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Cougar struck by motorist, killed on Golden Valley interstate
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on an interstate in the west metro.
Get a one-time tax rebate from Minnesota? Prepare to pay more in federal taxes
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Hennepin Co. Atty's decision not to charge man with assault for dragging officer 40 yards causes controversy
A state law enforcement group is calling out Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty over her response to an incident where a man allegedly dragged an officer with his car.
Minnesota Vikings will give QB Joshua Dobbs another start vs. Las Vegas Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Minnesota has a $2.4 billion surplus, but a deficit could be looming, state budget officials say
Minnesota's budget surplus estimated to be $2.4B, up $808M from original projection. However, future economic forecasts say a deficit may be looming.
Bemidji boy arrested after threats led district to close area schools Wednesday
District officials say they are working with police to provide families with more information about the situation.
Concerns rise after Minneapolis clears large homeless encampment near Eat Street
For weeks, WCCO has reported on Eat Street restaurant owners in Minneapolis trying to get the city's attention about the encampment. But now the question: where do the people go?
Montevideo company makes custom-made fish houses fit for royalty
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
Gobert has 16 points and 1 rebounds, helps Timberwolves beat Wembanyama, Spurs 102-94
Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spurs' 15th loss in a row.
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Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
Lake Superior, known for icy waters, one of the fastest warming lakes in the world
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world — a sea known for its pristine cold water. But in a warming world, that's changing.
Forecasting atmospheric weather is tricky enough; predicting Northern Lights is that much harder
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from Dec. 6, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Thursday will bring near record heat with highs in the 50s.
Montevideo company makes custom-made fish houses
In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Montevideo company’s fish houses have become a popular site in the land of 10,000 frozen lakes.
Deer rescued from Lake Bemidji
New video shows a buck busting through thin ice on Lake Bemidji.
Minneapolis city crews clear large encampment near Eat Street
City crews cleared a big homeless camp near a Minneapolis dining destination Wednesday. It's a complicated problem in search of a permanent solution. And as David Schuman reports, one city councilor wants to take a new approach.
BCA investigating various swatting attempts across Minnesota
Agents are investigating threats of shootings and bombings across Minnesota today, but none of them were real.
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Gobert has 16 points and 1 rebounds, helps Timberwolves beat Wembanyama, Spurs 102-94
Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spurs' 15th loss in a row.
Minnesota Vikings will give QB Joshua Dobbs another start vs. Las Vegas Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Matt Boldy's 3-point game powers Wild to a 5-2 win over the Flames
Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Gophers Parker Fox, Isaiah Ihnen have been joined at the knee for past 2 years
Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen are back on the court this season for Minnesota after missing the last two years with consecutive ACL tears.
Elk River hockey star relishes senior year ahead of Minnesota Gophers career
Senior defender Carly Humphrey has played hockey since she was little.
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Montevideo company makes custom-made fish houses fit for royalty
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" continues to leave its mark on Minneapolis half a century later
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
Finding Minnesota: For 4 decades, Dennis Foy has painted commemorative Vikings game footballs
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
Jasper man's old-school windmill collection draws visitors from across the country
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
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MACV reaches out directly to homeless veterans at metro warming houses
In the corner of the room, James McCloden, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans outreach coordinator knows coming here he has a good chance of talking to and helping a veteran.
Choir of Alzheimer's patients uses the power of music to spark memory
At the heart of music is the shared experience. Emily Pearl and her mother, Kaye, have been part of the Giving Voice Chorus in St. Paul since 2018. The vocalists making the three- and four-part harmonies are living with dementia.
Savannah Manzel, Lake Elmo 13-year-old, makes big debut at Radio City Music Hall's "Nutcracker"
When she's not in school, Manzel is at Larkin Dance Studio in Maplewood making herself a better, stronger dancer. That discipline paid off in a big way when she landed the role of a lifetime.
Minnesota hockey community honors teen who died in Washington County crash
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
Police need help finding missing adult in Bloomington
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Prep academy aims to help families of soldiers heading to Middle East
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Chance north Minneapolis encounter leads to new family, outlook on life for young boy
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
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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.
Northern Lights in Minnesota: Dec. 1, 2023
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Northern Lights over Minnesota and Wisconsin: Nov. 30, 2023
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Items sold at "The Fashion of Prince" auction
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
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Concerns rise after Minneapolis clears large homeless encampment near Eat Street
For weeks, WCCO has reported on Eat Street restaurant owners in Minneapolis trying to get the city's attention about the encampment. But now the question: where do the people go?
Hennepin Co. Atty's decision not to charge man with assault for dragging officer 40 yards causes controversy
A state law enforcement group is calling out Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty over her response to an incident where a man allegedly dragged an officer with his car.
MACV reaches out directly to homeless veterans at metro warming houses
In the corner of the room, James McCloden, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans outreach coordinator knows coming here he has a good chance of talking to and helping a veteran.
Choir of Alzheimer's patients uses the power of music to spark memory
At the heart of music is the shared experience. Emily Pearl and her mother, Kaye, have been part of the Giving Voice Chorus in St. Paul since 2018. The vocalists making the three- and four-part harmonies are living with dementia.
Threats against schools, Jewish facilities in Minnesota part of swatting attempts, BCA says
Authorities in Minnesota say they are investigating dozens of threats against schools and "Jewish facilities" on Wednesday, though none of the threats have been credible.
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Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
Threats against schools, Jewish facilities in Minnesota part of swatting attempts, BCA says
Authorities in Minnesota say they are investigating dozens of threats against schools and "Jewish facilities" on Wednesday, though none of the threats have been credible.
Minnesota has a $2.4 billion surplus, but a deficit could be looming, state budget officials say
Minnesota's budget surplus estimated to be $2.4B, up $808M from original projection. However, future economic forecasts say a deficit may be looming.
How common are cougars in central Minnesota?
The death of a cougar on a Twin Cities highway, along with a recent sighting in Minneapolis, may have metro residents wondering if the large cats are becoming more common in the area.
Bemidji boy arrested after threats led district to close area schools Wednesday, police say
A boy is in custody for allegedly making threats that led Bemidji Area Schools to make Wednesday an e-learning day.
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Gov. Evers vetoes Wisconsin bill banning gender-affirming care for kids
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
Wisconsin judge reaffirms July ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs off on $500M plan to fund repairs and upgrades at Brewers stadium
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit (and Corey Feldman) coming to Somerset Amphitheater next July
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
Republican leaders of Wisconsin Legislature at odds over withholding university pay raises
The Republican head of the Wisconsin Senate says he wants to see pay raises approved for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
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Minnesota’s agricultural zones are changing with climate
For years, the Twin Cities and the area surrounding it was in growing zone 4. Now new maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows us in Zone 5A.
Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into (part 3)
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. The impact is enormous on the state's $21 billion farm economy. Soybeans have now eclipsed corn, wheat and alfalfa as Minnesota's number one cash crop.
Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into (part 2)
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. But what does this mean for you? According to Julie Weisenhorn, an extension educator of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, this hardiness change opens the possibilities for metro gardeners.
Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into (part 1)
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. WCCO's Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said these changes are happening faster in Northern areas like ours.
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Minnesota's one-time tax rebate will be federally taxed, Gov. Walz says he's "deeply disappointed"
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Metro Transit to enforce fare payment, issue $35 citations starting Monday
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Large snow creature "IT" needs a name at Midtown Global Market
A large, smiling snow creature — which is not frightening at all — needs a name at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
Arboretum's AppleHouse embraces winter magic with Holiday Boutique
In November, the AppleHouse transforms into a cozy gift shop offering a variety of items, from unique gifts to locally produced goodies, toys, clothes and more.
Report: Inflation impacting Minnesotans more than national average
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
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Hennepin Co. Atty's decision not to charge man with assault for dragging officer 40 yards causes controversy
A state law enforcement group is calling out Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty over her response to an incident where a man allegedly dragged an officer with his car.
Threats against schools, Jewish facilities in Minnesota part of swatting attempts, BCA says
Authorities in Minnesota say they are investigating dozens of threats against schools and "Jewish facilities" on Wednesday, though none of the threats have been credible.
3 arrested after man robbed at gunpoint in Apple Valley
The Apple Valley Police Department says officers were dispatched to the 15100 block of Cedar Avenue for an armed robbery around 10:16 p.m.
3 killed in shooting at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
Kayvon Madison charged with 2nd-degree murder in Edina parking lot shooting
A Minneapolis man is charged with murder after he allegedly shot another man five times in an Edina parking lot following the birthday celebration of a mutual friend.
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Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Gov. Evers vetoes Wisconsin bill banning gender-affirming care for kids
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
Wisconsin judge reaffirms July ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
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Daddy Yankee says he's retiring from music to focus on his faith
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Limp Bizkit (and Corey Feldman) coming to Somerset Amphitheater next July
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."