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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.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
Using century-old equipment to restore century-old books is an ancient craft, but one that's still very much alive.
Instead of seeing fall colors from your car, how about seeing them on the North Shore Scenic Railroad?
From a simple pumpkin in 2016 to one of the largest mazes in the world. Last year, Stoney Brook put together an extremely detailed maze full of scary movie characters. And they did it all in 110 acres of corn totaling 15 miles of pathways.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
Nearly every Minnesota town has a celebration centered around parties and pageantry. But Northfield may be the only one that honors the defeat of a famous American outlaw. This will be the 75th year they've re-enacted their victory.
The union came under fire after it condemned what it called "the system of Israeli occupation and apartheid," and endorsed a boycott of the Jewish state.
The violent carjacking left her with a concussion. A few weeks later, her ear drum ruptured too. She said police found her Jeep a few miles away in Brooklyn Park, but it may have been used in another crime, so it was taken for evidence.
"It breaks my heart when I see it. It's totally inhumane to see people in this predicament, and I think that talking about it is just not enough," said Gus Parpas, co-owner of Christos Greek Restaurant.
Three teens were arrested in Minneapolis after backing into a squad car and leading police on a chase Tuesday evening.
Far too many Minnesota veterans don't have a safe place to call home or are on the brink of homelessness. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is trying to change that.
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.
The 83-year-old driver of the Chrysler as well as a 76-year-old passenger, both from Blomkest, died from their injuries.
Far too many Minnesota veterans don't have a safe place to call home or are on the brink of homelessness. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is trying to change that.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
The proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has suffered a fresh setback.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
Animal welfare advocates are suing to stop Wisconsin's new wolf management plan.
Democrats are urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps.
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.
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
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.
The program allows shoppers to brighten the holiday for those in need by picking up personalized gifts for older adults, who they adopt through displays at local stores.
An overnight influx of snow is a rarity for November
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
The State Board of Investment Wednesday drew a larger crowd than a typical meeting, as pro-Palestinian activists pushed the board to pull state funds from Israel and Israeli companies.
Rep. Ilhan Omar accused Samuels, who is running against her in the 5th District, of “misogyny” and “lies and sexism” based on a recent podcast appearance.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
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.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
Some shoppers do miss that experience of finishing their turkey and immediately hitting the mall.
The violent carjacking left her with a concussion. A few weeks later, her ear drum ruptured too. She said police found her Jeep a few miles away in Brooklyn Park, but it may have been used in another crime, so it was taken for evidence.
Three teens were arrested in Minneapolis after backing into a squad car and leading police on a chase Tuesday evening.
Area business owners say they "have suffered tremendous economic hardships as well as threats and actual harm to the physical well-being of its owners and tenants."
A Minnesota man serving life in prison for a deadly 2004 flower shop robbery had a simple message at a hearing reexamining his conviction: "I'm innocent 100 percent.".
Homicide detectives are investigating. No arrests have been made.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Mayo will add five new buildings with 2.4 million square feet of space as part of the project. They'll be designed so their spaces can be easily converted to new uses when needs change, such as from patient rooms to operating rooms.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
In the increasingly distant future — 35 years ago this Thanksgiving, A.D. — the greatest Thanksgiving gift of all time was unleashed on the world. On Thanksgiving Day 1988, Twin Cities station KTMA aired the first episodes of what would eventually turn into arguably the biggest, most culturally significant cult TV show of all time.
It wasn't too long ago that Chet Holmgren was going to class at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, but Tuesday night one of the best basketball players to ever come out of Minnesota hit the Target Center floor as an NBA player for the first time.
The University of Minnesota Duluth announced that football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan died earlier this week.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a hard fall, leaving him hobbling.
Rudy Gobert had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves withstood an injury to Anthony Edwards to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-103 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Wegovy and Mounjaro have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. This distinction could be key for insurance companies that currently do not cover these drugs, forcing patients like Lori Rock to look to coupons to cover the cost.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Murphy spoke with Dr. Michael Miedema, a preventative cardiologist at Allina, about a new study that found Wegovy reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%.
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.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
There are a few common mistakes drivers make before leaving.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
There's nothing more spooky than the arrival of winter, especially when it falls before Halloween. Well, a round of overnight snow left a fresh coating on the metro, just in time to give people 1991 flashbacks.
We're reaching the peak season for jaw-dropping autumnal views around the state of Minnesota, and WCCO's viewers are sharing the best of the best.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will return to the mid-30s by Thursday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says...tonight will be mild, but tomorrow our highs will fall back closer to average in the mid-30s. Expect our highs to remain locked in the 30s into the weekend and beyond. There is only one shot of snow this weekend, and it would be more like flurries. A system looks to miss us to the south, but we could see some flakes on the northern edge. Accumulation will range from none to a trace.
It’s been a very mild day, but on Thursday, highs will fall back to the mid-30s.
Wednesday was our warmest day in a while, but we'll cool again starting tonight.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will return to the mid-30s by Thursday.
We’ve all been through coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on an Evansville business. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, WCCO's John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-thru that’s as Nordic as it gets.
A Minneapolis dining destination is struggling to stomach a surge in petty crime. Businesses there believe a homeless encampment is to blame. David Schuman found the problem only seems to be growing.
A college athlete at peak physical fitness died of a cardiac arrest. His coach says his heart suddenly stopped in the weight room.
Henry Kissinger, the controversial and powerful former Secretary of State, has died at the age of 100.