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Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
NEXT Weather: Cold settles in for a stretch, with the side benefit of more sun
Temperatures Sunday and Monday should stay at or below 5 degrees. That puts the state around 20-25 degrees below average.
"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Iowa police won't release videos of officers shooting teen
All three officers who opened fire on the boy — Noah Bollinger, Zachary Duitscher and Thomas Garcie — remain on administrative leave while the department reviews the shooting.
3 kids, 1 adult killed in Iowa crash that also hurt 9
The Iowa State Patrol said Marlin Borntreger, 1; Rebecca Borntreger, 2; Emma Borntreger, 4; and Ervin J. Borntreger, 22, all died. None of the occupants of the van were using seatbelts or child car seats.
"He's just a special person": Community shows support for custodian undergoing cancer treatment
He goes to school every day but never plays or coaches a game. Still, he's a big part of the Bemidji Athletic Department. His real name is Eric Nelson, but in Bemidji, it's just Big E, and he's special to the kids.
Minnesota Senate passes bill that would protect abortion rights in state law
After more than 14 hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would codify abortion rights in the state; it now heads to the governor's desk for signature.
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"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
How to keep your pets happy and safe during a cold snap
A snow and ice-filled dog park hasn't stopped many pups from having fun, but the dropping temperatures are another story.
Snowy conditions lead to massive pile-up in Southern Wisconsin
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
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Andover dad’s bedtime story tradition reaching larger audiences
Kyle Rawleigh’s "Chronicles of Unicorn Kingdom" started as a bedtime story, and is now a three-part chapter book series for kids.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that there’s a wind chill advisory from midnight to 10 a.m. Monday.
Community efforts to save Rice Street Gardens
Rice Street Gardens is meeting with the Board of Water Commissioners in mid-February to discuss a plan to buy the land.
Omar speaks out amid threats to remove her from committee
For Rep. Omar to lose her position on the Foreign Affairs Committee, the full U.S. House would need to vote.
After release of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating, growing calls for police reform
Minnesotans are demanding justice for Nichols and asking that police, as a whole, be held accountable.
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Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Gaudreau secures shootout win as Wild beat Buffalo 3-2
Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Freddy Gaudreau scored in the shootout, lifting the Minnesota Wild past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night.
Northwestern beat Minnesota 81-61 for third straight win
Minnesota had a four-point lead six minutes into the game before Northwestern outscored the Gophers 29-7 over the next nine minutes.
Edwards scores 34, Timberwolves beat Kings 117-110
Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 34 points in the pivotal third quarter, D'Angelo Russell scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Twins, fans enjoy Correa jolt as spring training nears
Correa picked two other teams before returning to Minnesota after those agreements fell through, but his $200 million contract was still pretty sweet for a fan base weary of a two-decade wait since the last time the Twins won a playoff series.
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Good Question: What are classified documents?
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about how sensitive information is stored in Washington.
Why do we use slang?
The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang?
What exactly is ChatGPT?
"It's huge," said Loup Ventures' Gene Munster. "It's hard to understate how big ChatGPT can be."
How do you know whether you should visit the ER or urgent care?
Whether it's a winter-related injury or sickness around the holidays, health care facilities have been busy recently. The tricky part can be figuring out where to get help.
Is it OK to sleep with your pet?
According to the Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half of Americans sleep with their pets.
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Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Twin Cities woman bakes 100 cakes, donates all to neighbors and strangers
Her neighbors received the first cake after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to cancel their wedding.
Survivors join Gov. Walz to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Friday, Gabler was among those in attendance at Plymouth Congregational Church for a special program to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event, co-hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, also welcomed Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
How to mark the start of Lunar New Year in the Twin Cities
Countries across Asia including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and more celebrate the event as well as many communities across the United States.
Budger's in Maynard, one of Minnesota's last supper clubs, to close at year's end
A western Minnesota town is losing its only restaurant. Locals say Budger's Dinner House is more than just a place to eat in the town of Maynard.
After COVID moratoriums expire, registry of homeless veterans begins filling up
The growing number of tent cities across the state is proof there is a need for housing in Minnesota. Inside the scattered encampments, homeless veterans have found refuge. MACV sees a rise in veterans looking for help when temperatures drop.
To honor executed Dakota 38+2, memorial riders brave frigid cold to make their way to Mankato
Despite the extreme weather conditions across the state, a group of horse riders is making their way through southern Minnesota.
MACV helps longest-running homeless veteran arrive at a place to call home
This holiday season, too many veterans have no place to call home, but the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is on a mission to change that.
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Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Twin Cities woman bakes 100 cakes, donates all to neighbors and strangers
Her neighbors received the first cake after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to cancel their wedding.
Man shot in both feet while interrupting suspected break-in
Police say an initial investigation revealed that the victim heard glass breaking and believes he interrupted people breaking into a vehicle.
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"He's just a special person": Community shows support for custodian undergoing cancer treatment
He goes to school every day but never plays or coaches a game. Still, he's a big part of the Bemidji Athletic Department. His real name is Eric Nelson, but in Bemidji, it's just Big E, and he's special to the kids.
How to keep your pets happy and safe during a cold snap
A snow and ice-filled dog park hasn't stopped many pups from having fun, but the dropping temperatures are another story.
"It's going to be a good race": Mushers excited for John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
As temperatures dip down to below-zero, there's a group of athletes who can't wait to get into the fresh, crisp air.
BCA identifies suspect in McLeod County shooting that injured 2 deputies
Investigators say Caturia and Malz went to Paul's home to serve a warrant for possession of child pornography.
2,300 fentanyl pills seized during Waite Park drug bust
Law enforcement in central Minnesota learned from the U.S. Postal Inspector that a large shipment of fentanyl pills were being sent to an address on the 800 block of 7th Street South in Waite Park.The package allegedly contained 2,300 pills.
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Snowy conditions lead to massive pile-up in Southern Wisconsin
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
Abortion front and center in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights. The winner of the April 4 election will determine whether the court remains under control of conservative justices or flips to a liberal majority.
Wisconsin's estimated budget surplus tops $7 billion
Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is now forecast to reach $7.1 billion by July, up more than half a billion dollars from the previous estimate two months ago.
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Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Community leaders react to death of Tyre Nichols, demand change
The video of Tyre Nichols' death was unwatchable for some members of the Minneapolis community. For others, it was a sickening reminder of a similar video taken in May 2020.
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"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Tips to help you save hundreds on your spring break trips
If you're hoping to escape the Minnesota freeze with the best deal in mind, some travel experts say to book your flight before anything else.
How wage theft drains millions of dollars from Minnesota families – and what's being done to stop it.
A CBS News Investigation dug into the data on reported wage thefts from state departments of labor, and found the total value of known cash withheld by employers is roughly $1.5 billion.
Take control of your money with these budgeting tips
"People worry about doing it right," Grant Meyer, a CPA with Financial Planning Association of Minnesota (FPA of Minnesota), said. "I would say the best thing is to do something because something is better than nothing."
Court reverses class action decision in Wisconsin Burger King lawsuit
A group of managers at Burger King filed a lawsuit in November 2019, alleging that they have to work more than 40 hours a week and spend most of their time doing the same work as nonexecutive employees at the restaurants.
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Iowa police won't release videos of officers shooting teen
All three officers who opened fire on the boy — Noah Bollinger, Zachary Duitscher and Thomas Garcie — remain on administrative leave while the department reviews the shooting.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Man shot in both feet while interrupting suspected break-in
Police say an initial investigation revealed that the victim heard glass breaking and believes he interrupted people breaking into a vehicle.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Community leaders react to death of Tyre Nichols, demand change
The video of Tyre Nichols' death was unwatchable for some members of the Minneapolis community. For others, it was a sickening reminder of a similar video taken in May 2020.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Minnesota Senate passes bill that would protect abortion rights in state law
After more than 14 hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would codify abortion rights in the state; it now heads to the governor's desk for signature.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
"Safe Spaces" offers lifeline to human trafficking, abuse victims in Hennepin County
A new pilot program in the heart of the Twin Cities is offering a lifeline to victims of human trafficking and abuse.
Conjoined twins successfully separated at Texas hospital
The procedure, involving a team of 25 medical professionals, marked a surgical first for the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.
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Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
John Mayer coming to the Xcel Center this spring
John Mayer announces North American spring tour, stopping at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on April 1.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Paris Hilton announces birth of first baby
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
Australia could deny rapper Ye an entry visa over his antisemitism
Australia's Migration Act sets security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country.