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MnDOT's 2023 "Name a Snowplow" contest winners: Blizzo, Han Snowlo, and more
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest.
Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
President Biden makes Wisconsin 1st stop after State of the Union
President Joe Biden on Wednesday was headed to Wisconsin, a battleground state he won by the slimmest of margins in 2020, to press his economic message and other themes from his State of the Union address in the window before his next big speech: announcing a possible reelection bid.
MDH: Minnesota is first US state to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota health officials announced Wednesday that the state is the first to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus.
4-year-old boy given award for helping save his mother's life during a medical emergency
The Stearns County Sheriff bestowed an award to a 4-year-old boy for saving his mother's life during a medical emergency.
Minnesota House committee advances bill protecting abortion providers, patients from out-of-state legal action
DFL lawmakers in charge at the state capitol advanced a bill on Tuesday designed protect abortion providers and patients in Minnesota from legal consequences stemming from other states where there are criminal or civil penalties within their borders.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
NFL world reacts to Vikings' hiring of DC Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings' recent hiring of Brian Flores as the team's new defensive coordinator has generated plenty of reaction from the NFL world.
Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
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The only thing predictable about this winter's ice? Its unpredictability
The high and low temperatures are leading to some really uneven and potentially dangerous ice on Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes.
Minneapolis taking advantage of warmer weather to remove ice
"We are trying everything we can think of to smooth out those ruts," said Joe Paumen, director of the city's Transportation, Maintenance and Repair department.
Minneapolis begins to re-plow alleys as mild temps linger
The City of Minneapolis is taking advantage of the winter warmup.
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Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
Minnesota nonprofits say earthquake victims need blankets, food, medicine
More than 11,000 people are confirmed dead following this week's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Officials say Wednesday could be the last favorable day for rescuing any survivors from the rubble.
MnDOT announces snowplow naming contest winners, includes "Blizzo" and "Han Snowlo"
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest.
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Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
Justin Jefferson is top-selling football jersey at Minn. Lids; Adam Thielen tops in N.D.
Somewhat surprisingly, Wisconsin's top-selling individual jersey wasn't that of a Green Bay Packer. Instead, the Chicago Bears' Justin Fields took that honor.
NFL world reacts to Vikings' hiring of DC Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings' recent hiring of Brian Flores as the team's new defensive coordinator has generated plenty of reaction from the NFL world.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
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How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Why do some people have great voices, and others don't?
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
How much first aid should we know? And are classes necessary?
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
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Events to mark Black History Month in Minnesota
There are many ways to celebrate Black History all month long in the Twin Cities, from museum gallery installations and discussions to musical performances, fashion shows and much more.
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.
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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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Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
Elderly couple, responding officers suffer smoke inhalation in house fire on Minneapolis' Bde Maka Ska
Police are investigating a possibly suspicious fire that happened Tuesday morning at a home near Minneapolis' Bde Maka Ska.
Duran Duran, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & CHIC to play at state fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its first Grandstand performance for 2023.
MnDOT's 2023 "Name a Snowplow" contest winners: Blizzo, Han Snowlo, and more
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest.
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MnDOT's 2023 "Name a Snowplow" contest winners: Blizzo, Han Snowlo, and more
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest.
56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
An unrelated call for help led to a major rescue mission last month.
4-year-old boy given award for helping save his mother's life during a medical emergency
The Sherburne County Sheriff bestowed an award to a 4-year-old boy for saving his mother's life during a medical emergency.
Woman found dead in Waite Park identified as Andrea Cottew, 52
According to authorities, the death happened along Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park.
Gov. Walz signs "100 Percent by 2040" energy bill into law
The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb climate change, but opponents argue it's too costly and unreliable.
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River Falls woman injured after losing control, overturning vehicle
A woman is in the hospital after losing control of her vehicle early Wednesday morning in western Wisconsin.
President Biden makes Wisconsin 1st stop after State of the Union
President Joe Biden on Wednesday was headed to Wisconsin, a battleground state he won by the slimmest of margins in 2020, to press his economic message and other themes from his State of the Union address in the window before his next big speech: announcing a possible reelection bid.
The only thing predictable about this winter's ice? Its unpredictability
The high and low temperatures are leading to some really uneven and potentially dangerous ice on Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes.
Wisconsin student's father sues over officer's neck restraint
An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that an off-duty police officer improperly restrained his 12-year-old daughter during a fight in a Wisconsin middle school last year.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices pick sides in race
Whoever controls the court will be in position to rule on issues ranging from whether the state's 1849 abortion ban should remain in effect to whether gerrymandered legislative district maps ought to be redrawn.
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Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Fact check: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address
President Biden's 2023 address was filled with claims about the economy, health insurance and more. CBS News fact checked some of his statements.
Santos, Romney have tense exchange before State of the Union
Romney said he told Santos that he didn't belong in Congress.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declares "it's time for change" in GOP rebuttal
Sanders focused her response on "culture war" issues that have motivated conservatives, largely bucking the message of unity that wound through Mr. Biden's address.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
Justin Jefferson is top-selling football jersey at Minn. Lids; Adam Thielen tops in N.D.
Somewhat surprisingly, Wisconsin's top-selling individual jersey wasn't that of a Green Bay Packer. Instead, the Chicago Bears' Justin Fields took that honor.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Arcade Arena at Rosedale offers offers thrill of interactive, team-building games
Video games have come along way since "Pong" and "Pac-Man." The technology is moving so rapidly that you can now step inside an arcade game.
From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, how does Minnesota pull in the biggest musical acts?
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at how the artists choose to come here, and what happens backstage when they get here.
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Charges: Bank employee Kazeem Adelekan defrauded elderly victims out of more than $40K
A 34-year-old Coon Rapids man faces a felony charge accusing him of stealing nearly $45,000 from elderly victims while working as a bank employee.
Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
Suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft says he'll do it again if released, docs allege
Davion Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there.
Maple Grove man convicted of fentanyl trafficking, several firearms violations
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says Scott has a long criminal history including domestic assault and fentanyl dealing.
56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
An unrelated call for help led to a major rescue mission last month.
Health News
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MDH: Minnesota is first US state to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota health officials announced Wednesday that the state is the first to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
YMCA adds free acupuncture services at 2 Twin Cities locations, no membership needed
In this holistic, ancient Chinese practice, an acupuncturist places dozens of thin needles into different points of each person's body to help them heal.
Shortage of home care nurses keeping babies from going home with their parents
Jamie has been thriving thanks to a tracheotomy that's helping his breathing and development. In fact, he's been ready to go home since September.
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Duran Duran, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & CHIC to play at state fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its first Grandstand performance for 2023.
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" to reflect on best ads of the last 4+ years
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" will allow fans to vote on their favorite ads of the last 40+ years.
"Dances With Wolves" actor charged in sex abuse case
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
Fleetwood Mac may be "done," Mick Fleetwood says
Mick Fleetwood says the band's future is "sort of unthinkable" in the wake of former bandmate Christine McVie's death.
Kim Petras, Sam Smith become first trans and nonbinary winners of Pop Duo Grammy
The duo took home the award for their hit single, "Unholy," which they performed during the awards ceremony.