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Mother speaks out after 25-year-old daughter was shot on Nicollet Mall
Margaret Daniels is speaking out about gun violence in hopes of promoting peace on the streets.
Prosecutors cannot enforce Michigan's 1931 abortion ban, judge rules
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
School bus companies get homework done, add drivers ahead of new school year
The month of August is like one long Sunday, and as the new school year approaches, school districts and bus companies are encouraged by their progress in hiring more school bus drivers.
Eli Hart's father files lawsuit against Dakota Co. in 6-year-old's killing
A father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the aftermath of his 6-year-old son's killing; the boy's mother currently faces criminal charges in the boy's death.
North Dakota troopers seek help finding Twin Cities man
Authorities in North Dakota are asking the public's help in finding a missing Twin Cities man.
"I've always loved helping people": Teen volunteers help out at south Minneapolis food shelf
Middle and high school students are among the volunteers at the New Creations Church every Monday in south Minneapolis. They help make sure their neighbors have a positive experience when receiving donations.
Neighbors near Water Gremlin have one more day to weigh in on plant's new air permit
The state fined Water Gremlin in 2019 for emitting illegal and unsafe levels of a cancer-causing chemical into the air. This spring, the Minnesota Department of Health said those chemicals may have hurt the health of families in White Bear Township.
WCCO launches new 4 p.m. newscast with Erin Hassanzadeh, Jeff Wagner
Also joining Hassanzadeh and Wagner will be NEXT Weather meteorologists Mike Augustyniak and Lisa Meadows and WCCO newcomer, Derek James.
After 60 years in the U.S., German-born Minnesota man becomes a citizen
Mueller, who was born in Munich in 1938, finally became a U.S. citizen after living in the country for more than 60 years.
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NEXT Weather: More rain Friday, pleasant stretch begins Sunday
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
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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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Champion Wayzata volleyball team works hard to extend 54-win streak
School doesn't start for another two weeks. But for the defending state champion Wayzata volleyball team, Friday was already practice number nine.
Next Weather: 6 p.m. forecast
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the weekend forecast.
MSP dog hoping to win TSA's Cutest Canine contest
EEbbers, a pup who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is hoping to win the Transportation Security Administration's Cutest Canine Contest.
Returning to normal: Eden Prairie football team visits senior community
After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the high school athletes returned to the Waters of Eden Prairie. Photojournalist Joe Berglove captured the moment.
Teen volunteers help out at south Minneapolis food shelf
Middle and high school students are among the volunteers at the New Creations Church every Monday in south Minneapolis. They help make sure their neighbors have a positive experience when receiving donations.
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Champion Wayzata volleyball team works hard to extend 54-win streak
School doesn't start for another two-plus weeks. But for the defending state champion Wayzata volleyball team, Friday was already practice number nine.
Champion Wayzata volleyball team works hard to extend 54-win streak
School doesn't start for another two weeks. But for the defending state champion Wayzata volleyball team, Friday was already practice number nine.
Sylvia Fowles awarded the 2022 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
She played 15 seasons in the WNBA. Eight of those were in Minnesota, where she helped the Lynx win two of the team's championships.
Vikings bring Marshall Tigers H.S. football team to see 49ers QB Trey Lance
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
Suni Lee delivers $50,000 donation to her St. Paul elementary school
As kids get ready to return to school, St. Paul's favorite daughter, Suni Lee, stopped by her old elementary school on Thursday.
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Good Question: How do they test wastewater for diseases?
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
Good Question: Why does noise help us sleep?
A recent study shows white noise makes people fall asleep 38-percent faster.
How does Minnesota enforce the E-ZPass/carpool lanes?
Thousands of Minnesota drivers are breaking a rule of the road every day to avoid traffic on Twin Cities interstates.
Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
What's leading to the early signs of fall colors?
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
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"I've always loved helping people": Teen volunteers help out at south Minneapolis food shelf
Middle and high school students are among the volunteers at the New Creations Church every Monday in south Minneapolis. They help make sure their neighbors have a positive experience when receiving donations.
Fond du Lac tribe celebrates return of sacred burial grounds at Wisconsin Point
An Ojibwe tribe in northern Minnesota is celebrating the reclamation of sacred burial grounds in Superior, Wisconsin.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosting annual Wacipi this weekend
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers will be flocking to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi this weekend.
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Mother speaks out after 25-year-old daughter was shot on Nicollet Mall
The mother of a shooting victim is speaking out about gun violence in hopes of promoting peace on the streets.
"I've always loved helping people": Teen volunteers help out at south Minneapolis food shelf
Middle and high school students are among the volunteers at the New Creations Church every Monday in south Minneapolis. They help make sure their neighbors have a positive experience when receiving donations.
Neighbors near Water Gremlin have one more day to weigh in on plant's new air permit
The state fined Water Gremlin in 2019 for emitting illegal and unsafe levels of a cancer-causing chemical into the air. This spring, the Minnesota Department of Health said those chemicals may have hurt the health of families in White Bear Township.
After 60 years in the U.S., German-born Minnesota man becomes a citizen
Mueller, who was born in Munich in 1938, finally became a U.S. citizen after living in the country for more than 60 years.
Wildlife experts: Twine, fishing line poses a risk to raptors
Wildlife experts are asking Minnesotans to keep better track of materials such as rope, twine and fishing line, which can pose a hazard to birds of prey.
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84-year-old Owatonna man found after going missing Friday
Authorities in southern Minnesota say an 84-year-old man who went missing Friday was found within hours.
U.S. Attorney Luger: Violent crime, gang activity in Minnesota near all-time high
The U.S. Attorney's office says they are starting to see the results of a violent crime crackdown that began in the spring, but said that some violent crimes and gang activities are near an all-time high.
Fond du Lac tribe celebrates return of sacred burial grounds at Wisconsin Point
An Ojibwe tribe in northern Minnesota is celebrating the reclamation of sacred burial grounds in Superior, Wisconsin.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosting annual Wacipi this weekend
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers will be flocking to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi this weekend.
NEXT Weather: More rain Friday, pleasant stretch begins Sunday
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
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Western Wisconsin community gathers to honor late football coach Bruce Larson
Bruce Larson died unexpectedly back in February. He touched many lives during his decades as the head football coach at Somerset High School in Wisconsin.
Post-Roe differences surface in GOP over new abortion rules
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
Republicans block Gov. Evers spending plan for opioid settlement
The state Department of Health Services received its first $6 million payment on July 29. The rest of the money is expected to arrive by the end of the year.
Police: Man who broke into Wisconsin home wanted a bath
A Minnesota man who allegedly broke into an occupied Wisconsin home last week and locked himself in a bathroom never had a chance to come clean.
Planned Parenthood to spend record $50M in midterms, including in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Planned Parenthood says its spending will help remind voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin what's at stake in a bid to drive turnout by Democratic and independent voters.
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Prosecutors cannot enforce Michigan's 1931 abortion ban, judge rules
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
Fargo school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance following angry backlash
The school board in North Dakota's most populous city reversed course Thursday on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
Fargo school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance following angry backlash
The school board in Fargo reversed course following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
Demand for Sept. 1 student loan payments sent in error
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
Judge blocks Florida "woke" law, citing First Amendment
The judge said the "Stop WOKE" act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague.
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After 8,300 weddings, Mall of America's Chapel of Love to close
After decades dedicated to everlasting love, a Minnesota marriage destination is calling it quits.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Attorney general's office sues pool contractor following WCCO investigation
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
The number of factors leading to turkey meat shortage
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
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Mother speaks out after 25-year-old daughter was shot on Nicollet Mall
The mother of a shooting victim is speaking out about gun violence in hopes of promoting peace on the streets.
Man seriously hurt after a shootout in south Minneapolis
A man was critically injured in a shootout Friday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Eli Hart's father files lawsuit against Dakota Co. in 6-year-old's killing
A father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the aftermath of his 6-year-old son's killing; the boy's mother currently faces criminal charges in the boy's death.
Boy, 15, faces charges in St. Paul hit-and-run that killed Phoua Hang
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and faces charges in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
1 critically hurt in St. Paul shooting, no arrests
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
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Lawyers argue to delay North Dakota law banning abortion
The abortion ban is set to go into effect on Aug. 26. The Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo argued for a preliminary injunction as part of a lawsuit that says the ban violates the state constitution.
"Long COVID" response ramps up, with plans to test new treatments
The research is one of several efforts by the Biden administration to address long-term symptoms that linger for some patients.
Good Question: How do they test wastewater for diseases?
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
MDH: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
Post-Roe differences surface in GOP over new abortion rules
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
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Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Brendan Fraser coming to Twin Cities Con in November
Get your Twin Cities Con tickets now, "George of the Jungle" fans -- Brendan Fraser will be one of the convention's celebrity guests.
2 new versions of "The Wizard of Oz" reportedly in the works
Variety reports that both Warner Bros. and New Line are planning to recreate the classic children's tale of Dorothy's visit to the magical land of Oz. Minnesota native Judy Garland starred in the 1939 MGM musical classic.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Al Franken returning to spotlight with late night guest spot
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
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Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
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.
New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."