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Minnesota House passes "driver's licenses for all" bill
It would allow every Minnesotan to get a license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration into the United States.
Amazon to close Shakopee sorting center, impacting 680 workers
Amazon says it's permanently closing one of its Twin Cities facilities – a move that could impact nearly 700 workers.
Woman shot, carjacked along Interstate 694 overnight
Police are investigating after a high-speed pursuit overnight that involved at least three separate carjackings.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
Family, friends mourn loss of Richfield student Donald Gayton Jr., 17, killed in hit-and-run
"My son will never get to go to prom. My son will never get to give me my grandbabies," said Donald Jr.'s mother, Marsha.
Pakistan bombing death toll hits 100, officials blame "security lapse"
The blast, which ripped through a mosque inside a major police facility in Peshawar, was one of the deadliest attacks on Pakistan's security forces in years.
Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes first Black QBs facing off in a Super Bowl
Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923 and Doug Williams was the first to start and win a Super Bowl following the 1987 season.
"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.
Man sentenced in arson that damaged Brooklyn Park Salvation Army
A man has been sentenced for setting a Salvation Army in Brooklyn Park on fire last year, destroying winter coats meant for those in need.
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Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
St. Paul homeowners getting slapped with big fines for snow-covered sidewalks
Homeowners in St. Paul are responsible for clearing their own sidewalks. But for some people, that's impossible.
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.
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Bright Spot: Tumbling panda!
Our bright spot this morning is a tumbling panda in Washington D.C.
Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it’s important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
NEXT Weather Alert: 5 a.m. report
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor has the latest forecast.
WCCO digital update: Morning of Jan. 31, 2023
A.J. Hilton has the latest digital headlines.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
Get ready to endure another day of dangerous cold before a slight warmup.
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Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes first Black QBs facing off in a Super Bowl
Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923 and Doug Williams was the first to start and win a Super Bowl following the 1987 season.
Fox, Lyles help Kings outlast Timberwolves 118-111 in OT
De'Aaron Fox scored 32 points and Trey Lyles had eight of his 11 points in overtime for the Sacramento Kings, who outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-111 on Monday night.
Empire State Building roasted for showcasing rival team's colors
The building's tweet was swiftly met with backlash, with some even labeling the act of symbolic solidarity as "treason."
Eagles top 49ers, Chiefs squeak by Bengals to set up Super Bowl matchup
The Eagles routed the 49ers 31-7 while the Chiefs needed a last-second field goal aided by a 15-yard penalty to win the AFC Championship.
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.
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What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
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.
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Minnesota couple sells home, hits the road to capture humans' stories
Many of us have felt the heaviness of the past few years. It was enough for one Minnesota couple to take action the only way they knew how. They sold their home and hit the road.
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.
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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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Woman shot, carjacked along Interstate 694 overnight
Police are investigating after a high-speed pursuit overnight that involved at least three separate carjackings.
Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
Data shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" has been successful in its first 90 days
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
Amazon to close Shakopee sorting center, impacting 680 workers
Amazon says it's permanently closing one of its Twin Cities facilities – a move that could impact nearly 700 workers.
St. Paul homeowners getting slapped with big fines for snow-covered sidewalks
Homeowners in St. Paul are responsible for clearing their own sidewalks. But for some people, that's impossible.
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Missing man found dead in Motley, no foul play suspected
Authorities in Morrison County are investigating after a missing man was found dead over the weekend.
Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
DOC orders Beltrami County Jail to reduce inmate capacity following suicide attempt
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is ordering a county jail to hold fewer inmates because there's not enough staff to keep everyone safe.
Travis Smith creates sleeping mats made from plastic bags for unhoused Minnesotans
In a project to help unhoused Minnesotans, a St. James man is creating sleeping mats made from cut-up plastic bags.
Bill that would restore right to vote for Minnesotans on probation, parole nears House vote
A bill ready for a vote in the Minnesota House would restore voting rights for thousands of Minnesotans with felony convictions currently barred from the ballot box until their sentence is complete.
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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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Minnesota House passes “driver’s licenses for all” bill
The DFL-controlled Minnesota House passed a bill Monday night that would allow undocumented residents the ability to obtain a driver’s license.
Data shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" has been successful in its first 90 days
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
Minnesota House passes "driver's licenses for all" bill
It would allow every Minnesotan to get a license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration into the United States.
Bill that would restore right to vote for Minnesotans on probation, parole nears House vote
A bill ready for a vote in the Minnesota House would restore voting rights for thousands of Minnesotans with felony convictions currently barred from the ballot box until their sentence is complete.
Lawmakers mull restoring felons’ rights to vote
The ACLU of Minnesota estimates that more 50,000 Minnesotans can't vote because they were convicted of a felony and are still on probation or parole.
Consumer News
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Minnesota appeals court rules "clean car" standards are constitutional
The ruling comes following a challenge by the Minnesota Auto Dealers' Association. That organization argued that the standards would "violate article I of the Minnesota Constitution."
What to check now in order to keep your car running during this cold snap
Mechanics normally change out 30 dead car batteries in a given week during the winter months but this past weekend they changed out 25 dead batteries in a day and a half.
"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.
Crime News
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Woman shot, carjacked along Interstate 694 overnight
Police are investigating after a high-speed pursuit overnight that involved at least three separate carjackings.
Man sentenced in arson that damaged Brooklyn Park Salvation Army
A man has been sentenced for setting a Salvation Army in Brooklyn Park on fire last year, destroying winter coats meant for those in need.
Florida sheriff sued over "Wheel of Fugitive" social media videos
Because of the sheriff's posts, David Gay lost a job and suffered emotional distress, according to the lawsuit seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
DOC orders Beltrami County Jail to reduce inmate capacity following suicide attempt
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is ordering a county jail to hold fewer inmates because there's not enough staff to keep everyone safe.
Data shows Minneapolis' "Operation Endeavor" has been successful in its first 90 days
The city says officers got more than 200 guns off the street in the first three months, and an embedded county attorney helped charge nearly 150 suspects.
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Lawmakers hear testimony on possible Sanford-Fairview Health merger
The University of Minnesota joined Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in calling for a delay to a controversial hospital merger, which is supposed to wrap up by the end of March.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
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.
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Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex-abuse charges
Minnesota prosecutors haven't said whether they still intend to take Kelly to trial.
Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Luke Bryan set to play Xcel Energy Center; Barenaked Ladies coming to Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park
The local concert calendar is filling up fast, with a pair of high-profile concerts announced Monday.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?