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Walz orders flags to fly half-staff in honor of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's life, legacy
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
Minneapolis homeowner says city has not helped respond after encampment popped up on his property
A Minneapolis homeowner is pleading for help after his property was taken over by people living in tents.
1% sales tax increase in metro area goes into effect Sunday
DFL lawmakers raised the sales tax in the seven-county metro by a collective 1% this past session, which goes into effect on Sunday.
Brooklyn Park P.D. says it "will not be sending SROs back" to schools
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
Playoff-bound Twins hit 3 homers in 7-6 victory over Rockies
Ryan Jeffers had three hits, including one of three Minnesota home runs, and Michael A.
How a government shutdown could impact your travel plans
This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned a shutdown would cause a setback for the air travel system, which just stabilized from the post-pandemic travel boom.
Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits sue over out-of-state petitioner ban
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures.
Rachel Grev hits major milestone in volleyball coaching career
On Sept. 23, Head Coach Rachel Grev celebrated her 500th win, and the big achievement snuck up on her.
2 men charged in shooting outside White Bear Lake bar
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
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Did you say "We needed this rain"? You were right, and its impacts aren't over
The Twin Cities' multi-day rainstorm brought much-needed relief to this year's ongoing drought. In some locations of the west metro, cities saw as much rain in three days as they saw in the three previous months.
Rain transforms Minnehaha Falls from trickle to raging waterfall
The wet weekend ran into the work week as some communities across the state saw several inches of rain.
Weekend rainfall a mixed blessing for some Minnesota farmers
Yields will be average to below average, and now the most recent rainstorms are making crops more difficult to harvest.
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Eagan High School offering referee class
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
St. Thomas Academy hosts Armstrong for homecoming
Armstrong and St. Thomas Academy got our attention tonight and the attention of fans. That's where we find Ren Clayton.
Friday night football interrupted by storms
Several games were delayed, postponed or canceled Friday due to thunderstorms rolling in from the west.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from Sept. 29, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says storms linger through about 5 a.m. Saturday and then rain chances decrease through the day.
Government shutdown could impact travel
Despite enjoying their time in the Twin Cities, travelers at MSP Airport say they're happy to be leaving. The looming government shutdown has them feeling as though they're getting out just in the nick of time.
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Playoff-bound Twins hit 3 homers in 7-6 victory over Rockies
Ryan Jeffers had three hits, including one of three Minnesota home runs, and Michael A.
Eagan creates class to teach kids to officiate in response to referee shortage
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
Rachel Grev hits major milestone in volleyball coaching career
On Sept. 23, Head Coach Rachel Grev celebrated her 500th win, and the big achievement snuck up on her.
Wild sign Mats Zuccarello to 2-year, $8.25M contract extension for top line security
The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
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How do algae blooms form?
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
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Job fair aims to help Minneapolis northsiders launch their careers into high gear
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
After 30 months of recovery, St. Paul man gets to thank the paramedics who saved his life
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Top Shipt shopper surpasses 20,000 deliveries, but always stops to make connections
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
"I'm lost without her": Puppy missing after family van stolen in St. Paul
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
Neighbors in Plymouth concerned over possible 70,000 square foot church
Land just off Chankahda Trail, just north of Wayzata Meadow Ridge Elementary School and a stones-throw from dozens of homes, could soon be the home of a 70,000 square-foot church.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
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Rachel Grev hits major milestone in volleyball coaching career
On Sept. 23, Head Coach Rachel Grev celebrated her 500th win, and the big achievement snuck up on her.
2 men charged in shooting outside White Bear Lake bar
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
Minneapolis homeowner says city has not helped respond after encampment popped up on his property
A Minneapolis homeowner is pleading for help after his property was taken over by people living in tents.
St. Paul's historic Summit Avenue redesign put on hold
According to the proposed plan, opponents say Summit Avenue would lose 6 feet of green space to make away for an elevated bike lane, a buffer and space for cars.
Family wants charges after mother struck and killed while walking with her children
A family is calling for justice, after a car hit and killed a mother and injured two of her children. For the first time, family members of Annalee Wright are sharing their heartbreak.
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September on track to be warmest on record for Twin Cities, second wettest for Duluth
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
Walz orders flags to fly half-staff in honor of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's life, legacy
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
Lawsuit alleges Hastings Creamery owes dairy farm $800K
A dairy farm is suing the historic Hastings Creamery for allegedly failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk.
Rep. Tom Emmer says he has "no interest" in replacing House Speaker McCarthy
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, and the Washington Post has reported that Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota, may be at the top of the list of possible replacements.
Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice refuses to disclose names of others looking at impeachment
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery to pay $250K for violating wastewater discharge permit
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis and Madison are deemed the "most neighborly" cities in the U.S.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
Wisconsin corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
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How a government shutdown could impact your travel plans
This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned a shutdown would cause a setback for the air travel system, which just stabilized from the post-pandemic travel boom.
Backers of North Dakota congressional age limits sue over out-of-state petitioner ban
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures.
Legacy of long-time Sen. Dianne Fienstein
During her decades on Capitol Hill, Feinstein made important inroads on issues ranging from gun control to the CIA’s interrogation tactics.
Georgia RICO defendant is first in Trump election case to take plea deal
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
Walz orders flags to fly half-staff in honor of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's life, legacy
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
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Country star Morgan Wallen adds a 2nd night at U.S. Bank Stadium
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
North Loop Green signals a bright future ahead for downtown Minneapolis
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
Mall of America holds summit on rising organized retail theft, stores vow "no more"
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
Target closes 9 stores in 4 cities due to spike in organized retail crime
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
Xcel program helps Minnesotans reduce cost of charging an EV
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
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2 men charged in shooting outside White Bear Lake bar
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
Presley Peltier charged in north Minneapolis crash that killed classic car lover
Presley Peltier, 27, who was driving a stolen Hyundai Tuscon, collided into a classic car driven by Andrew Hyde, charges state.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Brooklyn Park P.D. says it "will not be sending SROs back" to schools
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
Thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from Bentleyville
It's still a few months until Christmas but a grinch has already hit the heart of a holiday destination.
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Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Report: Minnesota hospitals made errors leading to 21 deaths, 178 injuries
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
New simulation center at Regions Hospital uses AI to train thousands of health care workers
The new 7,000-square-foot HealthPartners Institute Clinical Simulation Center is now open.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
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Iowa book ban prompts disclaimers on Little Free Library exchanges
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Country star Morgan Wallen adds a 2nd night at U.S. Bank Stadium
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.