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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest by Memphis police released
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
Joe Mauer to be inducted into Twins Hall of Fame
Joe Mauer will be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in August.
Officer shot while serving arrest warrant in White Bear Lake identified
The officer who was shot while trying to execute a search warrant in White Bear Lake has been identified as Ryan Sheak.
North St. Paul basketball team cancels game after opposing coach who reportedly used racial slur is reinstated
A high school boys basketball game has been canceled Friday because of the controversy surrounding a coach.
"It's a huge milestone": Community, family celebrate Chester Tollefson's 100th Birthday
While the event, hosted at Rise Inc's Spring Lake campus, was intended to honor Tollefson, it also honored his lifelong commitment to serving people with disabilities.
Frank Vascellaro back at anchor desk after shoulder surgery
Frank Vascellaro is back at the anchor desk after taking a few weeks off to recover following a bad fall and shoulder surgery.
Student teachers from University of St. Thomas to be embedded at Maxfield Elementary in new collaboration
A new partnership hopes to grow tomorrow's teachers while supporting today's students.
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.
"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.
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Despite cold snap, many ready to celebrate the season at St. Paul's Winter Carnival
The cold is part of what makes the Winter Carnival the Winter Carnival. After all, it's in January. So when visitors come here, they're prepared.
Minneapolis to impose single-side street parking ordinance; St. Paul won't ... for now
Public Works announces single-side street parking ordinance to combat EMS vehicles struggling to navigate narrowed, snow covered streets.
Sleetwood Mac, Beyonsleigh, Optimus Brine: MnDOT reveals finalists in snowplow-naming contest
More than 10,400 name submissions were tallied, and MnDOT has now narrowed them down to the best 60, including plenty of riffs on pop culture like Mary Tyler More Snow, Mighty Morphin Plower Ranger, and Better Call Salt.
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
The cold air is moving in and sticking around for a while. Expect highs in the single digits with temperatures falling below zero for the first time this calendar year, and the first we've seen since around Christmas.
Community, family celebrate Chester Tollefson's 100th Birthday
Chester Tollefson celebrated his 100th birthday in style Friday, complete with cake, pizza, friends and family.
Student teachers from University of St. Thomas to be embedded at Maxfield Elementary
A new partnership hopes to grow tomorrow's teachers while supporting today's students. The University of St. Thomas will embed student teachers at Maxfield Elementary School in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood.
Minnesota Senate debates PRO Act
The Protect Reproductive Options Act, also known as the PRO Act, passed in the Minnesota House last week. It states that Minnesotans have a "fundamental right" to an abortion and reproductive health care like fertility treatments and contraception.
Many ready to celebrate the season at St. Paul's Winter Carnival
The cold is part of what makes the Winter Carnival the Winter Carnival. After all, it's in January. So when visitors come here, they're prepared.
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Joe Mauer to be inducted into Twins Hall of Fame
Joe Mauer will be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in August.
St. Thomas takes 60-54 victory over South Dakota State
Andrew Rohde had 15 points in St. Thomas' 60-54 win against South Dakota State on Thursday night.
Timberwolves spoil Brandon Ingram's return, top Pelicans 111-102
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the Timberwolves spoiled Brandon Ingram's return from a two-month absence with a 111-102 victory.
Kylie Murr, 2022 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, transfers to Gopher volleyball program
The Gopher women's volleyball program just picked up a top transfer - Kylie Murr - to make a big impact for the team's defense.
Vikings interview assistant Mike Pettine for DC vacancy
The Minnesota Vikings interviewed internal candidate Mike Pettine on Wednesday for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
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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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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.
Girl who once lost hair to cancer donates locks to kids in need
Nine-year-old Rose Evenson recently donated her hair to a nonprofit that provides wigs to kids in need. For her, it was a full-circle moment.
Frogtown's 5th grade football team makes it to nat'l 3rd place championship game
For the last number of weeks, WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has share updates on a youth football team from the Frogtown Community Center.
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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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"It's a huge milestone": Community, family celebrate Chester Tollefson's 100th Birthday
While the event, hosted at Rise Inc's Spring Lake campus, was intended to honor Tollefson, it also honored his lifelong commitment to serving people with disabilities.
Student teachers from University of St. Thomas to be embedded at Maxfield Elementary in new collaboration
A new partnership hopes to grow tomorrow's teachers while supporting today's students.
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.
Officer shot while serving arrest warrant in White Bear Lake identified
The officer who was shot while trying to execute a search warrant in White Bear Lake has been identified as Ryan Sheak.
Student groups show support for Hamline president following Muhammad art flap
In a letter published Wednesday in The Oracle, students suggested that some faculty members were using the event to find a scapegoat for more significant institutional structural issues, such as racism, sexism and faculty discontent.
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"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.
Hutchinson Police: Driver arrested after leading officers in pursuit, striking squad car
A 38-year-old man was arrested on Thursday night following a police pursuit that ended when he allegedly backed into a squad car and his truck caught fire.
NEXT Weather: Snow trails off Friday morning, temperatures drop to single-digits
Overnight into Friday, temps will start to rise ahead of a system that will crank out a round of snow.
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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.
Western Wisconsin authorities searching for escaped inmate last seen in Hudson
The sheriff's office received an alert about tampering with Fern's electronic device around 2 p.m. Deputies found the device along with a knife used to cut it.
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Margaret Brennan on documents found at former president and vice presidents’ homes
Margaret Brennan from Face the Nation sat down with top senators overseeing the intelligence committee.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Minnesota Senate debates PRO Act
At the Minnesota Capitol, protestors clashed on the issue of abortion.
Minnesota Senate to debate PRO Act that would protect abortion rights in state law
The Minnesota Senate is set to debate legislation on Friday that would codify abortion rights in the state; if approved, it would go to the governor's desk for signature.
Minnesota House approves bill setting new benchmark of 100% carbon-free energy by 2040
Minnesota Democrats approved one of their top priorities to curb the impact of climate change by setting a new benchmark requiring utilities move to a cleaner energy future.
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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.
Don't miss "Lake Chipotle's" polar plunge this Saturday
Facebook event advertising polar plunge at "Lake Chipotle" garners 1.6K responses from users.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest by Memphis police released
Tyre Nichols died three days after what his family and authorities described as a brutal encounter that stemmed from a traffic stop.
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.
Officer shot while serving arrest warrant in White Bear Lake identified
The officer who was shot while trying to execute a search warrant in White Bear Lake has been identified as Ryan Sheak.
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.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
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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 to debate PRO Act that would protect abortion rights in state law
The Minnesota Senate is set to debate legislation on Friday that would codify abortion rights in the state; if approved, it would go 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.