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Minneapolis couple ready to move after their Kia, Hyundai repeatedly targeted by thieves
So far this year in Minneapolis, there have been 1,978 car thefts. That's an 85% increase compared to this time last year, when there had been 1,066.
Spring is here – or is it? The winter weather records we could break this month
Monday marks the vernal equinox, and along with it, the beginning of spring. Yet as the Twin Cities wraps up its coldest St. Patrick's Day weekend since 1993, it doesn't quite feel like spring.
Man shot in downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District
The shooting happened near the Fine Line music venue. Officers found the victim suffering from "a possibly life-threatening gunshot wound."
"My heart sank": Man returns to Shakopee boarding kennel to find dog missing
A Chaska family says they dropped off two of their dogs at a pet care facility last month but when they returned to pick them up, there was only one.
TC Nighthawks launches with mission to curb rising car thefts
Stolen car numbers are rising fast. This year, there has already been over 900 more motor vehicle thefts than in all of 2022.
Missing: Family hasn't heard from 37-year-old Bloomington man in days
The Bloomington Police Department says Aaron Heikkila, 37, may be traveling in his 2018 white Subaru Crosstrek with Minnesota plate "AUN558."
Bloomington show choir reaches fundraising goal to head to nationals
A show choir in Bloomington will be heading to nationals after reaching their fundraising goal.
Bud Grant Special: Remembering the legendary Minnesota Vikings head coach
WCCO is paying tribute to a Minnesota sports icon.
Dawn Plitzuweit named new Gophers women's basketball head coach
The Gophers have hired Dawn Plitzuweit as the university's new women's basketball head coach.
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Car damaged by a pothole? Here's how to get compensated
Pesky potholes are creating problems for drivers, but hitting one isn't always the end of the road.
Minneapolis city officials say pothole repairs can't start until freeze-thaw cycle ends
Officials promise there's a plan to fix potholes that will cost the city an extra million dollars.
St. Paul public works officials are calling this the worst pothole season in a generation.
St. Paul public works officials are calling this the worst pothole season in a generation.
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South St. Paul Public Schools employee resigns after child porn arrest, district says
A South St. Paul Public Schools employee has resigned after the district said he was arrested on child pornography charges.
Bloomington show choir reaches fundraising goal to head to nationals
A show choir in Bloomington will be heading to nationals after reaching their fundraising goal.
Minnesota Twins donate new gear to local high school baseball, softball teams
While the Minnesota Twins' roster is still working through spring training in Florida, with 11 days until opening day, the club at home is making a point to take care of the community around them.
NEXT Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
We'll see highs in the mid to upper 30s on Monday, and we're anticipating some precipitation in the coming days.
TC Nighthawks launches with mission to curb rising car thefts
There's a brand new company trying to curb car thefts in Minnesota, and they're using technology that already exists to protect your property.
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Minnesota Twins donate new gear to local high school baseball, softball teams
"I think as a Major League Baseball team we do have a responsibility to community," said Twins President Dave St. Peter. "This community has supported us through thick and thin since 1961."
Adam Thielen agrees to terms with Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers added yet another experienced veteran to their offense on Sunday night, agreeing to terms with free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Minnesota Vikings.
Matt Boldy hat trick paces Minnesota past Washington 5-3
Matt Boldy recorded his second career hat trick and the Minnesota Wild rebounded to beat Washington 5-3 on Sunday.
Minnesota United beats Rapids on road for first time, 2-1
Miguel Tapias scored in the 82nd minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.
Raptors win 7th straight at home, beat Timberwolves 122-107
The Toronto Raptors extended their season-high home winning streak to seven by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-107 on Saturday night.
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Student-athletes are taking advantage of NIL, but what is it?
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Do frozen foods have as much nutritional value as fresh foods?
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
What exactly is a forecast model?
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
When did March lose the distinction of snowiest month? And which month has taken the title?
A month that is notorious for heavy snowstorms will potentially add to its lore this week.
Inside psychedelic-assisted therapy: How exactly does it work?
After veterans went through FDA-approved trials with other psychedelic drugs, two-thirds no longer had PTSD. Several of these trials are happening in the U.S. now.
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Wildflyer Cofee expands to St. Paul to aid more youth experiencing homelessness
A Minneapolis coffee shop is expanding across the river to St. Paul, bringing more opportunities to employ young people experiencing homelessness.
For nearly two centuries, St. Paul's been an epicenter for Minnesota's Irish immigrants, descendants
"It's part of our city's identity," Irish-American historian Jim Rogers said, "but it's odd because the last time the Irish were the largest foreign born ethnic group in St. Paul was the 1850 census."
Minnesota Legislature hosts "Sovereignty Day" on Monday, hears from tribal nations
The Minnesota Legislature on Monday hosted "Sovereignty Day" at the Capitol.
Dr. Josie Johnson given highest honors at University of Minnesota
Johnson -- called Minnesota's "first lady of civil rights" and known for her tireless fight for equity in the state -- has been awarded the Regents Award.
A great update in Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota's fight for more adult changing tables in bathrooms
There's a great update to a story we reported a year ago.
"I was so happy I didn't even know what to do": Group helps free innocent people from prison
Since its inception in 2001, the Great North Innocence Project has helped free 10 people who were in prison for crimes they did not commit.
How one Ukrainian family is adjusting to life in Minnesota, one year after Russian invasion
One of the first Ukrainian families to arrive in Minnesota is reflecting on their journey in light of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion.
MPS allows students to work with a therapist without leaving school
"It's here, mental health exists. It's impacting our kids to a degree that we need this embedded in schools," Masters said. "The stressors these kids are facing, many of them are things adults have not faced in their entire lifetime."
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
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.
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.
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Bloomington show choir reaches fundraising goal to head to nationals
A show choir in Bloomington will be heading to nationals after reaching their fundraising goal.
Man shot in downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District
The shooting happened near the Fine Line music venue. Officers found the victim suffering from "a possibly life-threatening gunshot wound."
Minnesota Twins donate new gear to local high school baseball, softball teams
"I think as a Major League Baseball team we do have a responsibility to community," said Twins President Dave St. Peter. "This community has supported us through thick and thin since 1961."
Minneapolis couple ready to move after their Kia, Hyundai repeatedly targeted by thieves
So far this year in Minneapolis, there have been 1,978 car thefts. That's an 85% increase compared to this time last year, when there had been 1,066.
TC Nighthawks launches with mission to curb rising car thefts
Stolen car numbers are rising fast. This year, there has already been over 900 more motor vehicle thefts than in all of 2022.
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Missing Faribault man dies after being found submerged in river
Police in southern Minnesota found a man face-down in a river hours after family members reported him missing.
A dream since "the womb," Mountain Iron-Buhl snap long streak, win first GBB state crown
Two teams from 277 miles apart faced off on Saturday, each playing for the program's first state championship.
New lawsuit accuses former Chisago County Sheriff of sexually assaulting woman using blackmail scheme
Former Chisago County Sheriff Richard Duncan is accused in a lawsuit of sexually harassing a woman and coercing her into a relationship through a blackmailing scheme.
Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn't require public notice
State officials said that while they knew of the leak in November, they waited to get more information before making a public announcement.
DOC: Inmate punched K-9 corrections officer in the face
This is the eighth attack on a Minnesota Department of Corrections officer this month.
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Wisconsin lawmakers clash over cash bail proposals
Democratic lawmakers unveiled plans Thursday to largely eliminate the use of cash bail in Wisconsin, clashing with Republicans who proposed a constitutional amendment to make it harder for people to get out of jail before trial.
Wisconsin Republicans float bill to designate state rifle
The bill from state Reps. Dave Armstrong, Treig Pronschinske and James Edming and Sen. Romaine Quinn would designate the Henry All-Weather .45-70 as Wisconsin's official state rifle.
VIDEO: Wisconsin State Trooper struck by car on snowy I-94
New video shows the danger of snow-covered roads.
Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers says it's his "intention" to play for New York Jets next season
After 18 years with the team, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he intends to hang up the cheese and head to the Big Apple.
Grandson of Iditarod co-founder, and part-time Wisconsinite, wins annual sled dog race
Ryan Redington on Tuesday won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing his six dogs off the Bering Sea ice to the finish line on Nome's main street.
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Talking Points: Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
There have been concerns about nursing staffing levels at local hospitals for years. Esme Murphy takes a look at a piece of legislation at the Capitol that nurses say would make a big difference.
Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
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TC Nighthawks launches with mission to curb rising car thefts
Stolen car numbers are rising fast. This year, there has already been over 900 more motor vehicle thefts than in all of 2022.
Car damaged by a pothole? Here's how to get compensated
Pesky potholes are creating problems for drivers, but hitting one isn't always the end of the road.
Metro Transit votes to spend $3 million on private security
The guards would be assigned to six stations, including the one in Uptown Minneapolis. Metro Transit this week announced it's closing the indoor area of that particular station until more security help arrives. That closure starts Thursday.
Apps can help reinforce kids' lessons in personal finance
It's a method called "money parenting," and it's all about teaching kids about money and how it works. There's different strategies on how to implement this into a child's life.
More people are opting in on travel insurance in wake of COVID, airline troubles
It's that special time of year when many Minnesotans make a break for warmer weather, but more travelers are choosing to spend extra on those trips by way of insurance.
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Man shot in downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District
The shooting happened near the Fine Line music venue. Officers found the victim suffering from "a possibly life-threatening gunshot wound."
Minneapolis couple ready to move after their Kia, Hyundai repeatedly targeted by thieves
So far this year in Minneapolis, there have been 1,978 car thefts. That's an 85% increase compared to this time last year, when there had been 1,066.
TC Nighthawks launches with mission to curb rising car thefts
Stolen car numbers are rising fast. This year, there has already been over 900 more motor vehicle thefts than in all of 2022.
"My heart sank": Man returns to Shakopee boarding kennel to find dog missing
A Chaska family says they dropped off two of their dogs at a pet care facility last month but when they returned to pick them up, there was only one.
Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
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Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
Idaho hospital stops labor and delivery services citing "political climate"
Abortion bans have made it increasingly challenging for rural hospitals nationwide to attract qualified staff.
U.S. maternal mortality hit six-decade high blamed largely on COVID
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
"Am I dreaming?": Double lung transplants save Minnesota woman with late-stage cancer
Tannaz Ameli, a retired nurse from Minneapolis, had a persistent cough for several months. Her doctors did a chest X-ray and diagnosed her with pneumonia.
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Bloomington show choir reaches fundraising goal to head to nationals
A show choir in Bloomington will be heading to nationals after reaching their fundraising goal.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
USA Today's Women of the Year list includes Michelle Obama, Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn appeared on "CBS Mornings" to talk about the mental health program that led to her inclusion on the list.
Taylor Swift announces she's dropping 4 new songs ahead of Eras Tour
"In celebration of The Eras Tour I'm releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight," the singer posted.