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Blaine PD: Arrest made in armed carjacking of a father and daughter
Blaine police say an arrest has been made in the armed carjacking of a father and daughter last weekend.
Vikings in London: Saints QB 'doubtful' in Sunday matchup, Vikes bus spotted
A Minnesota Vikings are in London ahead of the team's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Check out updates from Friday.
Live Updates: Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina as death toll in Florida rises
Forecasters are warning of a possible "life-threatening" storm surge. Ian devastated parts of Florida and killed at least six there.
Frontline "Hero Pay" update: Crucial information expected to be released next week
Important information on frontline worker pay in Minnesota - including a payment amount - is expected soon.
Man fatally shot Tuesday in Minneapolis ID'd as Omar Pineda, 34
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
Richfield High School updates attendance policy for athletic events after shooting
Richfield Public Schools is instating new policies regarding attendance for athletic events after 2 men were shot outside a Richfield High School football game last Friday.
2 lawsuits target Wisconsin policy on absentee ballots
Two lawsuits filed this week argue that Wisconsin election clerks should be allowed to accept absentee ballots that are missing portions of witness addresses.
Minnesota State Patrol seeks to boost number of female state troopers
The Minnesota State Patrol says women only account for 10 percent of its troopers right now, which it says is higher than the national average.
Why do we dream?
The average person dreams two hours per night. You might not remember it -- but that might be because you're not supposed to.
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NEXT Weather: A few spotty showers Friday
Following a few showers overnight, there should be a few more spotty showers Friday morning and into the evening.
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WCCO's NEXT Weather team are always looking for what's next in Minnesota's rapidly-changing weather environments.
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In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
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Comedian Charlie Berens knows the midwest has its quirks
Charlie Berens is known for pointing out quirks of the midwest.
Tips for making side-hustles profitable
Simply digging for dusty treasures can turn into an expert side hustle.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report
It's going to be a pleasant weekend with a chance for some drizzles.
Business is still picking up steam for Saturday Dumpling Club
What started as a pandemic passion turned into a business.
Vikings fans visit London
The Vikings are playing the Saints in London this weekend.
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Vikings in London: Final injury report for Saints matchup, "Skol bus" mania spotted at King's Cross
A Minnesota Vikings are in London ahead of the team's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Check out updates from Friday.
Wide receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota: "Go out there and get better"
Michael Brown-Stephens was taking off his shoulder pads in Minnesota's boisterous locker room last weekend, eager to join the celebration of a statement win at Michigan State when he noticed a phone being passed around with fellow wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell looped in on FaceTime.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
White Sox stop 8-game losing streak with 4-3 win vs. Twins
The Twins lead 9-7 in the season series with the White Sox, whose losing streak had matched their season high.
Chiefs vs. Bucs game will stay in Tampa, not move to Minneapolis
The matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take place in Florida on Sunday night as scheduled, the Bucs announced Thursday.
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Why do we dream?
The average person dreams two hours per night. You might not remember it -- but that might be because you're not supposed to.
What is the ideal indoor temperature?
It's that time of year when we keep tweaking our thermostat in search for the "magic number."
When should kids be allowed to have a phone?
If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone.
Can a sudden change in temperature affect our health?
The temperature plunge can be tough mentally and physically, too, as some people complain of cold symptoms, headaches and feeling off-kilter.
Is summer getting longer, or are other seasons getting shorter?
This month, temperatures have been above average for 12 out of 19 days in the Twin Cities.
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Donations from WCCO viewers boost scholarships for north Mpls. students
Donations are making a difference for north Minneapolis students. Since launching in 2018, Wilson's Image College scholarships have increased from $500 per student to $2,500.
Excavating the history of a Black church in Hastings burned down in early 1900s
It's a part of Hastings history that is just now being talked about: A Black church that was burned down in the early 1900s.
New children's book looks at George Floyd protests through the eyes of young girl
The marching, the chanting, the passion. Over the past few years, it's become part of the become part of the Minnesota landscape, and it's not just adults who are watching
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Man fatally shot Tuesday in Minneapolis ID'd as Omar Pineda, 34
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
Richfield High School updates attendance policy for athletic events after shooting
Richfield Public Schools is instating new policies regarding attendance for athletic events after 2 men were shot outside a Richfield High School football game last Friday.
Ethan Glynn begins rehab at Colorado hospital
The high schooler who was paralyzed while playing a game of football earlier this month has moved to Colorado to begin treatment.
Minneapolis grants extended use of offset smokers for BBQ food trucks after backlash
Animales Barbecue Co and Boomin Barbecue took to Instagram to announce the extended use of their offset smokers.
Man charged after Bloomington police seize 108,000 fentanyl pills
Bloomington police say a man has been arrested and charged after he was found with enough fentanyl pills to kill a fifth of Minnesota's population.
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School workers in Pequot Lakes unanimously vote to authorize strike
School workers in Pequot Lakes voted unanimously to authorize a strike and filed a 10-day notice Thursday that workers could begin their strike on Oct. 11.
Owner of St. Cloud's Press Bar gets 6 years in prison for intentionally burning building
Andrew Welsh, 43, will serve 71 months in prison for intentionally setting his St. Cloud bar on fire as part of a scheme to get more than $1 million in insurance.
Charges: Wrong-way driver who hit state trooper had BAC nearly triple the legal limit
A state trooper was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a wrong-way driver Thursday night.
Expect to save at the pump: 44 Minnesota gas stations to expand ethanol options after receiving grant
More Minnesotans can expect to save money soon thanks to a new grant that will expand ethanol options at gas stations across the state, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
Vikings in London: Final injury report for Saints matchup, "Skol bus" mania spotted at King's Cross
A Minnesota Vikings are in London ahead of the team's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Check out updates from Friday.
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2 lawsuits target Wisconsin policy on absentee ballots
Two lawsuits filed this week argue that Wisconsin election clerks should be allowed to accept absentee ballots that are missing portions of witness addresses.
Man who survived Kyle Rittenhouse shooting seeks name change over harassment
The man says he has received death threats in the two years since he was shot in the arm during a protest in Kenosha and that he was seeking the name change to protect him and his family.
Sheriff: Passerby saves driver from fiery wreck in Wisconsin
A man's life was saved by a passerby after a fiery collision on a highway in western Wisconsin.
Sheriff: Burglary suspects reached speeds over 100 mph during chase
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says three men led officers on a chase early Thursday morning after they allegedly robbed two businesses off I-94.
4-year-old Wisconsin boy dies after being hit by skid steer in Dunn County
A 4-year-old boy died after sustaining serious injuries Wednesday night when he was hit by a skid steer in rural Wisconsin.
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2 lawsuits target Wisconsin policy on absentee ballots
Two lawsuits filed this week argue that Wisconsin election clerks should be allowed to accept absentee ballots that are missing portions of witness addresses.
Judge sides with Trump lawyers, nixing some of special master's requirements
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon rejected part of the independent arbiter's requirements of the Trump team and extended some of the deadlines.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
A mother’s quest to bring Narcan into schools
There’s a push at the Minnesota Capitol to protect kids from the effects of fentanyl inside their schools.
Advocates: Bill that would bring overdose-reversal medicine to Minnesota schools should get a fresh look
"We have a moral and ethical obligation to be able to respond to those crises should they arise," said Colleen Ronnei. "We shouldn't wait until someone loses their life to do it. We have an opportunity to do something really wonderful."
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Xcel Energy smart meters are coming to your home, so here's what you need to know
It all started with a postcard in the mail that told Pam Pommer she'd soon be getting a new utility meter installed at her home.
University of Minnesota to refund students for lack of food in dining halls
Officials cite "ongoing staffing shortages" for the substandard dining experiences so far this school year.
Viral video of rodent dining in Minneapolis restaurant puts work of health inspectors in focus
Health inspectors are busy this time of year as colder weather prompts mice to move inside restaurants and stores.
Ex-police officer hopes device he invented, Top Kontrol, curbs carjackings
If the doors open while the car is running, the Top Kontrol device assumes a carjacking is taking place. The thief can drive the vehicle for about 15 seconds before it shuts down and an alarm goes off.
Federal Reserve Bank rep says expect higher unemployment in 2023, more interest rate hikes
Abigail Wozniak says the fed is hoping inflation might make some significant budging by the end of next year through 2024. We have a ways to go, and there will be short-term pain to get inflation down.
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Man fatally shot Tuesday in Minneapolis ID'd as Omar Pineda, 34
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
New murder charge for North Dakota man who ran over teen
The new charge — murder with a dangerous weapon — is a felony that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison upon conviction.
Iowa woman charged in bathtub drowning death of infant son
Police investigators have said Schiebel left the infant in a seat without a a safety belt in a bathtub on June 16 and left the bathroom to read a book to her other son.
Man who survived Kyle Rittenhouse shooting seeks name change over harassment
The man says he has received death threats in the two years since he was shot in the arm during a protest in Kenosha and that he was seeking the name change to protect him and his family.
Owner of St. Cloud's Press Bar gets 6 years in prison for intentionally burning building
Andrew Welsh, 43, will serve 71 months in prison for intentionally setting his St. Cloud bar on fire as part of a scheme to get more than $1 million in insurance.
Health News
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Why do we dream?
The average person dreams two hours per night. You might not remember it -- but that might be because you're not supposed to.
Advocates: Bill that would bring overdose-reversal medicine to Minnesota schools should get a fresh look
"We have a moral and ethical obligation to be able to respond to those crises should they arise," said Colleen Ronnei. "We shouldn't wait until someone loses their life to do it. We have an opportunity to do something really wonderful."
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
Health department issues alert after uptick in measles cases in Minnesota
Health officials in Minnesota say they've identified 13 cases of measles this summer in several different families with unvaccinated children.
Frontline "Hero Pay" update: Crucial information expected to be released next week
Important information on frontline worker pay in Minnesota - including a payment amount - is expected soon.
Entertainment News
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"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
Part golf course, part pasture: Balhepburn in New York Mills offers golfing with sheep
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why Balhepburn is anything but par for the course.
Lizzo plays James Madison's 200-year-old crystal flute at DC concert
"B****, I just twerked and played James Madison's crystal flute from the 1800s," she said to the crowd. "We just made history tonight!"
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Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II through the years
A look at the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch.
Pro football week 1: Packers at Vikings (Sept. 11, 2022)
The Minnesota Vikings are kicking off their 2022 season against the rival green Bay Packers. It was a match expected to draw tens of thousands to Downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesotans capture northern lights on Sept. 4, 2022
The northern lights glowed brightly in the skies over Minnesota Saturday night.