Wife of missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
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3 shot in Dinkytown; no suspect info, U of M says
One witness reported hearing gunshots and saw one person taken away in an ambulance.
Rain ushers in Central Standard Time, don't forget to turn your clocks back
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end, as some much needed rain moves in through the state Saturday night.
AMBER Alert suspect in custody following gunpoint abduction, police say
Authorities in Brainerd issued an AMBER Alert after they say a man abducted a pregnant woman and her four children at gunpoint early Friday.
Dayne St. Clair stellar in shootout as Minnesota United completes 1st-round sweep of Real Salt Lake
Emeka Eneli scored the equalizer for Real Salt Lake in the 75th minute of a 1-1 tie in regulation, but Dayne St. Clair had two saves in the shootout as Minnesota United came out on top 3-1 to finish off a sweep of Real Salt Lake.
Presidential candidates making stops in key battleground states with days until election
Saturday Gwen Walz was in Hudson, Wisconsin to persuade and turn out voters in the final stretch of the campaign. In St. Paul, members of the Somali and Muslim community gathered at the state capitol to throw their support behind Former President Donald Trump.
Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness
Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 without coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the game due to illness.
Walk raises awareness about genetic cancer risks
A Minnesota family is using the loss of their loved one to raise awareness about genetic cancer risks.
1 injured in Hwy 100 crash involving multiple vehicles, including bus
One person was injured in a crash involving a dozen vehicles, including a school bus, on a highway ramp in the north metro Friday morning, officials said.
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Rain ushers in Central Standard Time, don't forget to turn your clocks back
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end, as some much needed rain moves in through the state Saturday night.
Despite today's snow, Halloween blizzard of 1991 records aren't threatened
While WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says this year's Halloween forecast does call for some snowflakes, it will be nothing compared to the wave of white that plopped down on the area 33 years ago.
Above average temperatures expected through Tuesday
Sunday will be a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid-60s.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Sunday we could see a few rounds of rain, mostly in the southeast part of the state. It won't be a cold rain though as we remain above average. More chances for rain on Monday with temps in the 60s.
A family is using a loss of a loved one as an opportunity to raise awareness about cancer
A local family is bringing awareness to the risks and signs of stomach cancer after they lost a loved one to the disease years ago.
With days to go, both presidential candidates make their final push for the presidency
We are just days away from the 2024 general election. Both presidential candidates are making their final pushes before election day on Tuesday.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 p.m. forecast for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Sunday we could see some much needed rain. The chance for rain increases as we head into Monday, but we dry out by election day. Katie Steiner breaks down the timing of the rain for you.
Richfield has come up with a fun way to get rid of those pumpkins
Post Halloween, Richfield community members have a smashing time composting their pumpkins.
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HSSR: Friday Nov. 1, 2024
Becker and Princeton squared off in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night for the section title in class 4A. Plus, hear about a generational connection at St. Cloud Cathedral.
Dayne St. Clair stellar in shootout as Minnesota United completes 1st-round sweep of Real Salt Lake
Emeka Eneli scored the equalizer for Real Salt Lake in the 75th minute of a 1-1 tie in regulation, but Dayne St. Clair had two saves in the shootout as Minnesota United came out on top 3-1 to finish off a sweep of Real Salt Lake.
Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness
Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 without coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the game due to illness.
How to watch WCCO's Colts-Vikings pregame coverage
The Minnesota Vikings hope to halt a two-game losing streak when they take on the Indianapolis Colts at home Sunday night.
Minnesota rallies to defeat No. 24 Illinois 25-17 for the Golden Gophers' 4th straight win
Max Brosmer threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Geers and Dragan Kesich kicked his fourth field goal of the game in the final five minutes, rallying Minnesota to a 25-17 victory over No. 24 Illinois.
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How much sugar is recommended a day?
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
Why is blue associated with Democrats, and red with Republicans?
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
Who is experiencing homelessness in Minnesota?
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
Why people carve pumpkins for Halloween
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
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Artist makes altars for Día de Muertos to honor loved ones
To understand the depth of Monica Vega's work, you have to hear how her life started.
Western Minnesota horse therapy program helps kids gain confidence
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Program gives inmates opportunities to be productive while in custody
Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, inmates are not only serving time but learning skills to keep them from coming back.
Girl, 6, gets to "save the day" thanks to Make-A-Wish Minnesota
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Twin Cities teacher has been working for nearly 50 years at the same school
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
Minnesotans of different backgrounds bond through music with Waseti
Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds.
Key-coded locks provide extra security for families with autism
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
Anoka woman with terminal cancer cherishes her last Halloween
After Denise Godwin received a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, she decided to go big in her final months with a haunted house display unlike any other in the Halloween Capital of the World.
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Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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Richfield smashes pumpkins in smash hit event
Richfield residents can throw their jack-o-lantern in the garbage, the city is providing a destructive, yet constructive alternative.
Court filings from man accused of shooting neighbor show harassment pattern
The documents accuse John Sawchak of striking a neighbor with a wooden stick, slashing the tires of a police car and threatening to kill other neighbors.
Plymouth house fire ignited by snow-covered tree on power line, owner says
A Plymouth family is dealing with major damage from a house fire that was sparked after a snow-covered tree fell on a power line.
Minneapolis NAACP demands accountability for Minneapolis Police Department's response in neighbor shooting
The Minneapolis NAACP is calling for accountability after Davis Moturi's yearlong complaints about harassment from his neighbor, John Sawchak, went unanswered.
Minneapolis Park Board eyes closing 5 outdoor rinks
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is looking at closing five outdoor rinks around the city.
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Wife of missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Suspect in Brainerd AMBER Alert in custody; woman, children safe
Authorities say a man is in custody after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children, which prompted an AMBER Alert near Brainerd Friday morning. The victims were unharmed.
Fraction of Minnesota House races will determine balance of power at state capitol
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota prisons will no longer receive direct mail starting Friday
All mail will be rerouted out-of-state to a company that will replicate the mail before sending it back to Minnesota.
Western Minnesota horse therapy program helps kids gain confidence
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
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Race for president extremely close, political experts agree
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
What's on the Wisconsin ballot for the 2024 election?
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
Renovation of Wisconsin bar leads to discovery of massive 140-year-old circus art
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Presidential election could come down to wire, experts agree
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
Early voting begins in battleground state of Wisconsin
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
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Presidential candidates making stops in key battleground states with days until election
Saturday Gwen Walz was in Hudson, Wisconsin to persuade and turn out voters in the final stretch of the campaign. In St. Paul, members of the Somali and Muslim community gathered at the state capitol to throw their support behind Former President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves back to state court
A legal fight over Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes will move back to state court in Pennsylvania after a federal judge said Friday he does not have jurisdiction.
New Louisiana election laws creating challenges for voters with disabilities
Laws in more than 20 states, including Louisiana, now restrict various elements of mail-in ballots, which includes the kinds of assistance a voter can ask for.
Was your ballot received and counted? How to check your 2024 election vote
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Inside Viktor Orbán's not-so-secret mission to elect Trump
Beyond the close public relationship between former President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is what sources have described as frequent exchanges delving deeply into political and governing strategy.
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Des Moines kids will trick-or-treat on Halloween, first time since 1938
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
North Dakotans' votes could end most property taxes there
North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services.
Twin Cities body shop holding car for $30K, woman says
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
How accurate are holiday shopping forecasts?
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
How do prescription cost-saving programs work?
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
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Court filings from man accused of shooting neighbor show harassment pattern
The documents accuse John Sawchak of striking a neighbor with a wooden stick, slashing the tires of a police car and threatening to kill other neighbors.
Wife of missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
3 shot in Dinkytown; no suspect info, U of M says
Three people were shot in Dinkytown early Friday morning, according to the University of Minnesota.
Man charged in shooting that injured 3 teens on Labor Day
A 19-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged in the shooting of three teens near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Labor Day.
Man sentenced to 5 years supervised probation for apartment explosion
A 29-year-old Blaine man has been sentenced to five years of supervised probation in connection to an explosion at an apartment in Blaine that occurred with his young child inside.
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How much sugar is recommended a day?
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
Western Minnesota horse therapy program helps kids gain confidence
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Minnesota United FC among first MLS teams to prioritize mental health for academy players
The MNUFC Academy is one of the first in the MLS to make sure players are both physically and mentally ready for the pro league through a partnership with Allina Health called the "Change to Chill" program.
Keeping kids' teeth healthy during Halloween
According to Forbes, every year, Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween. It also means it's a good time to talk about kids dental health and some low-cost options.
McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
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Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump. Here's what they talked about.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.