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Cougar struck by motorist, killed on Golden Valley interstate
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on an interstate in the west metro.
MnDOT: 227 projects completed or advanced across Minnesota in 2023
Minnesota's 2023 construction season has officially wrapped up.
Bemidji boy arrested after threats led district to close area schools Wednesday
District officials say they are working with police to provide families with more information about the situation.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Man using wheelchair found severely burned in Minneapolis encampment near Target Field, MPD says
A man who uses a wheelchair suffered severe burns overnight Tuesday at a homeless encampment near Target Field.
MnDOT's new emergency alert system: What you need to know
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has a new way of alerting drivers whenever certain highways or interstates close because of poor weather conditions or significant crashes.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Minnesota native Maj. Jeffrey Hoernemann among crew missing after Osprey crash near Japan
A Minnesotan is among the servicemembers who are missing after last week's Osprey aircraft crash off the coast of Japan.
Lone cigar bar in Minneapolis fighting to stay open amid potential tobacco regulations
The City of Minneapolis is taking aim at a tobacco loophole which would force its only cigar bar to close.
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Lake Superior, known for icy waters, one of the fastest warming lakes in the world
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world — a sea known for its pristine cold water. But in a warming world, that's changing.
Forecasting atmospheric weather is tricky enough; predicting Northern Lights is that much harder
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
Here's how to look for northern lights in Minnesota Friday night (there's another chance!)
After a disappointing Thursday night, some Minnesotans may be able to enjoy the northern lights again late Friday.
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Iowa man still missing a couple weeks after semi holding baby pigs found on highway
David Schultz's semi-truck was found two weeks ago on a rural highway in northwest Iowa, its trailer still filled with baby pigs he was transporting. Schultz's wallet and phone were inside, and his jacket was on the side of the road.
Loon takes focus of new Minnesota state seal
Minnesota's official state bird is prominently in the center of the new design for the state seal, picked Tuesday by the State Emblems Redesign Commission.
State Emblems Redesign Commission selects new Minnesota state seal
There was good news for all loon lovers Tuesday.
How MACV's outreach helps find homes for veterans in need
MACV outreach experts Christine Bridgeman and James McCloden, and their colleagues at MACV, served more than 1,700 veterans last year.
How to handle sibling rivalry, even into adulthood
If you have a sibling, chances are you have had your fair share of arguments with them, explains Dr. Michael Walker.
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Matt Boldy's 3-point game powers Wild to a 5-2 win over the Flames
Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Gophers Parker Fox, Isaiah Ihnen have been joined at the knee for past 2 years
Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen are back on the court this season for Minnesota after missing the last two years with consecutive ACL tears.
Elk River hockey star relishes senior year ahead of Minnesota Gophers career
Senior defender Carly Humphrey has played hockey since she was little.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs off on $500M plan to fund repairs and upgrades at Brewers stadium
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Twins unveil specialty license plate design
The Minnesota Twins have become the state's second pro sports team to unveil a specialty license plate.
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Why do stores keep extending their holiday sales? Good question.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
What does the appendix do and why are we fine without it?
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Is a dessert bar a cookie?
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
Could November's minimal snow total impact December's output? Good Question.
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
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Savannah Manzel, Lake Elmo 13-year-old, makes big debut at Radio City Music Hall's "Nutcracker"
When she's not in school, Manzel is at Larkin Dance Studio in Maplewood making herself a better, stronger dancer. That discipline paid off in a big way when she landed the role of a lifetime.
Minnesota hockey community honors teen who died in Washington County crash
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
Police need help finding missing adult in Bloomington
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Prep academy aims to help families of soldiers heading to Middle East
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Chance north Minneapolis encounter leads to new family, outlook on life for young boy
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
New Fort Snelling exhibit showcases Minnesota's diverse history
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
Smith Foundry president believes pollution concerns will be cleared up after more EPA testing
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
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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.
Northern Lights in Minnesota: Dec. 1, 2023
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Northern Lights over Minnesota and Wisconsin: Nov. 30, 2023
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Items sold at "The Fashion of Prince" auction
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
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Cougar struck by motorist, killed on Golden Valley interstate
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on an interstate in the west metro.
Lone cigar bar in Minneapolis fighting to stay open amid potential tobacco regulations
The City of Minneapolis is taking aim at a tobacco loophole which would force its only cigar bar to close.
Man using wheelchair found severely burned in Minneapolis encampment near Target Field, MPD says
A man who uses a wheelchair was found severely burned overnight Tuesday at a Minneapolis homeless encampment near Target Field.
Minnesota's new state seal has been chosen — and it has a loon
Minnesota's new state seal has been chosen.
Cougar spotted on video roaming through Minneapolis neighborhood
A home surveillance camera spotted a wild cat roaming through a Minneapolis neighborhood Monday.
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Bemidji boy arrested after threats led district to close area schools Wednesday, police say
A boy is in custody for allegedly making threats that led Bemidji Area Schools to make Wednesday an e-learning day.
Bianca Virnig wins state representative special election
Virnig received 58% of the vote and defeated Republican Cynthia Lonnquist.
Minnesota braces for threat of feral pigs from Canada: "They leave a mess"
WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and a Canadian professor about the threat feral pigs pose to our state.
Minnesota's new state seal has been chosen — and it has a loon
Minnesota's new state seal has been chosen.
MnDOT's "Name a Snowplow" contest opens for submissions
The Minnesota Department of Transportation's annual "Name a Snowplow" contest is back for its fourth year.
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Wisconsin judge reaffirms July ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs off on $500M plan to fund repairs and upgrades at Brewers stadium
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit (and Corey Feldman) coming to Somerset Amphitheater next July
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
Republican leaders of Wisconsin Legislature at odds over withholding university pay raises
The Republican head of the Wisconsin Senate says he wants to see pay raises approved for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
Remains found in Indiana in 1982 identified as those of Wisconsin woman who vanished at age 20
Authorities say human remains found in rural Indiana in 1982 have been identified as those of a Wisconsin woman who was 20 when she vanished more than four decades ago.
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Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
FBI: US facing unprecedented level of terror threats amid Israel-Hamas war
An intelligence report says the most likely primary targets could include churches, synagogues, and members of the Jewish community.
Minneapolis City Council adopts 2024 budget proposed by Mayor Frey
The Minnesota City Council has decided how the city will spend its money this upcoming year.
Wisconsin judge reaffirms July ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
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Metro Transit to enforce fare payment, issue $35 citations starting Monday
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Large snow creature "IT" needs a name at Midtown Global Market
A large, smiling snow creature — which is not frightening at all — needs a name at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
Arboretum's AppleHouse embraces winter magic with Holiday Boutique
In November, the AppleHouse transforms into a cozy gift shop offering a variety of items, from unique gifts to locally produced goodies, toys, clothes and more.
Report: Inflation impacting Minnesotans more than national average
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
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Bemidji boy arrested after threats led district to close area schools Wednesday, police say
A boy is in custody for allegedly making threats that led Bemidji Area Schools to make Wednesday an e-learning day.
Man using wheelchair found severely burned in Minneapolis encampment near Target Field, MPD says
A man who uses a wheelchair was found severely burned overnight Tuesday at a Minneapolis homeless encampment near Target Field.
Prosecutor drops charges against 17 Texas police over tactics used during 2020 protests
A Texas prosecutor is dropping most of the charges levied against police officers in Austin over tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd's killing.
Midwest mystery: Iowa man still missing, 2 weeks after semi holding baby pigs was found on highway
It has been two weeks since David Schultz's semi-truck was found on a rural highway in northwest Iowa, its trailer still filled with baby pigs he was transporting.
Cameras capture thief stealing Christmas tree off SUV in San Mateo shopping center
Surveillance footage captured a Grinch-like crime in San Mateo last week where a thief brazenly stole a Christmas tree off the roof of a nSUV parked at a shopping center.
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Wisconsin judge reaffirms July ruling that state law permits consensual abortions
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
What does the appendix do and why are we fine without it?
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Children's Minnesota pull off double miracle for young twins with rare heart condition
Doctors diagnosed both girls with a rare condition — patent ductus arteriosus. They each had an open blood vessel that usually closes when a baby is born around the due date.
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Limp Bizkit (and Corey Feldman) coming to Somerset Amphitheater next July
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Tuohy family claims Michael Oher tried to extort them for $15 million
In new legal filings, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy released texts from Oher in which he appears to demand $15 million from them.