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Luigi Mangione, the gunman suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
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Winter storm hits northern Minnesota: Snow totals across the region
A winter storm that swept through northern Minnesota hit some communities with over 8 inches of snow.
Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming
The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral.
Fleeing driver caused fatal crash before arrest, patrol says
The Minnesota State Patrol says one person is in custody and a bystander is dead following a pursuit in the Twin Cities late Sunday evening.
Vikings' in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward
The Minnesota Vikings are on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 42-21.
What is "cuffing season"?
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
UCare temporarily closes Mpls. office after "concerning" phone call
Company officials say they've reported it to police, but are not aware of any threat to their offices or team.
Metro Salvation Army robbed 2 years after destructive fire
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
2 charged with animal torture in Beltrami County
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
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Winter storm hits northern Minnesota: Snow totals across the region
A winter storm that swept through northern Minnesota hit some communities with over 8 inches of snow.
Northern Minn. schools report closings, delays after snowfall
Several northern Minnesota schools are reporting closings or delays Monday morning after a snowstorm passed through the area overnight.
Warmest weekend in two weeks on tap this weekend, temps expected to drop on Monday
This weekend will be the warmest in two weeks, however the warm-up will be short lived.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Dec. 9, 2024
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be cooler before a chance of light snow arrives.
What is cuffing season?
There's a little more than two weeks left until Christmas. As many use those last days to hunt for gifts, others have their eyes on something a bit more romantic. What is cuffing season? Good Question. Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Cancer-causing chemical TCE to be banned nationwide
A cancer-causing chemical at the center of a pollution investigation will now be banned nationwide. WCCO first told you about the toxic danger five years ago. That's when we learned that a Twin Cities manufacturing plant had emitted unsafe levels of TCE into the air for years. Jennifer Mayerle explains how this ban could keep the chemical from ever harming neighborhoods again.
Burglary at Twin Cities Salvation Army personal for worker
For the second time in as many years, criminals targeted the Brooklyn Park Salvation Army. Two years ago, security cameras caught a vandal setting the charity's chapel on fire in Brooklyn Park. Then last month, thieves hit again. John Lauritsen shows us why these crimes are personal for one Salvation Army captain.
Luigi Mangione charged in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
A person of interest in the brazen shooting death of the United Healthcare CEO was arrested in Pennsylvania on other charges. Twenty-six-year-old Luigi Mangione is being held on five felony charges in Pennsylvania and was charged Monday night in New York with murder. Kirsten Mitchell has more on the arrest and what else we’re learning about him.
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Vikings' in-gear offense will be a tough team to outscore moving forward
The Minnesota Vikings are on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 42-21.
Minnesota businesses thrive off of Vikings' winning season
Victory is a feeling Vikings fans know well by now with 11 wins so far this season. It turns out that when the team wins, so do local businesses.
Finnish Olympian and former Gopher makes her mark in Minnesota Frost coaching staff
Part of Minnesota Frost's success is that so many players, and even some of the coaching staff, are products of the same successful college hockey team: the Minnesota Gophers.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $25,000 for swearing in interview
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview.
Kirk Cousins remains in a slump as the Vikings spoil his homecoming
The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral.
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What is "cuffing season"?
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
How does ice form on Minnesota's lakes?
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last in the fridge?
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
What are those orange bins around Minnesota used for?
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
Who is Betty Crocker?
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
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Woman runs successful jewelry business 2 years after heart transplant
Katie White had just received a new heart when she started making jewelry from her Mayo Clinic room.
Outdoor Latino Minnesota is teaching skiing to a whole new community
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
Minnesota families become best friends after meeting in the NICU
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A high school hockey team remembers longtime teammate who passed away from cancer
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The Battis-Bohen family keeps the "Turkey Bowl" tradition going after 91 years
The Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
2 killed in northern Minnesota crash, including Red Lake officer
A Red Lake Department of Public Safety officer was one of two people killed in a crash in the northern Minnesota community Wednesday morning.
St. Paul group giving out Thanksgiving meal kits
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is still nearly 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Union Gospel Mission is lightening the load by welcoming 10,000 families through their meal kit pick-up.
Play puts spotlight on Minneapolis 'Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
A group of young adults wants everyone, regardless of what suburb or rural area they live in, to know what it's really like to live in the heart of the city and to sometimes not have a place to live at all.
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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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Metro Salvation Army robbed 2 years after destructive fire
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
Environmentally friendly ways to dispose of holiday waste
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Minnesota businesses thrive off of Vikings' winning season
Victory is a feeling Vikings fans know well by now with 11 wins so far this season. It turns out that when the team wins, so do local businesses.
Syrian man in Minnesota shares hopes about his country's future
Ramsey County resident Fadel Sakkal, who grew up in Aleppo, says there are both signs of optimism and concern following the end of the Assad family's rule in Syria.
Reworking Resolutions: Tips for making and keeping fitness goals in 2025
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
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2 charged with animal torture in Beltrami County
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
Teen killed in Wright County motorcycle crash
Authorities say a 17-year-old from central Minnesota died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
St. Cloud man, 45, pleads guilty to first-degree drug possession
A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree drug possession after a task force found fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine at his St. Cloud home.
Woman sentenced to probation in crash that killed Jori Jones
A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to one year of probation in connection with the 2023 crash that killed Gustavus Adolphus women's hockey player Jones.
Missing: Uong Ong, 76, last seen in Rochester
Police are searching for a 76-year-old man who went missing last week in Rochester.
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SCOTUS rejects Wis. parents' challenge to guidance for trans students
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
Federal prison facilities in Duluth, central Wisconsin being deactivated
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Nate Bargatze to play several shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin in 2025
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Discovery of cocaine, chickens leads to closure of Milwaukee bar
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
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Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support
Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.
Judge weighs Minnesota law banning "statements of faith" for colleges in PSEO program
A federal judge is considering whether a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state program that allows high school students to take college courses for credit is unconstitutional.
SCOTUS rejects Wis. parents' challenge to guidance for trans students
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
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Environmentally friendly ways to dispose of holiday waste
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants set to return 20 years after bankruptcy
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
Some Cyber Monday deals may be too good to be true, BBB warns
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
Black Friday shopping traditions live on at Mall of America
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Black Friday deals have Minnesotans camping out
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
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Metro Salvation Army robbed 2 years after destructive fire
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
Breaking
Suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing
Luigi Mangione, the suspected gunman in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
2 charged with animal torture in Beltrami County
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
UnitedHealth Group responds as person of interest is taken into custody
UnitedHealth Group is hoping Monday's arrest of a suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance wing, will bring some comfort to those who knew him.
Luigi Mangione charged with firearms violation and forgery in Altoona
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on unrelated charges.
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Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Reworking Resolutions: Tips for making and keeping fitness goals in 2025
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
2,000+ cases of whooping cough reported in Minnesota
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to deal with health issue
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO's slaying adds tragic twist to parent company's tumultuous year
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
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Kennedy Center honors Coppola, Sandoval, Raitt, Grateful Dead
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
2025 Golden Globes nominations announced
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Jay-Z, Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of raping 13-year-old in civil suit
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 million
A pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen nearly two decades ago have fetched $28 million at auction.
Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to deal with health issue
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.