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Every Friday, Heather Brown answers some of our viewers burning questions. This week, she'll tell you about the names of highways, how green screens work and about the qualifications for the vice presidency.
So, why are Minnesotans so proud of their state? Good Question.
What are we losing out on when we dine alone? Good Question.
What will the world look like in 2050? or 2100? Good Question.
Every Friday, we tackle a bunch of viewers' burning questions. This week, Heather Brown explores moths, crops and the dog days of summer.
Verizon Wireless says it's now joining the path other cellphone companies have already taken – no contracts. The company announced Wednesday it will do away with two-year contracts that offer subsidies of hundreds of dollars on new phones.
Why do bees sting? Good Question.
Why are some forms of cancer so much more deadly than others? Good Question.
According to Sallie Mae, the average American family will spend $24,164 this year on undergraduate college for 18-24 year olds. For four-year private institution, that number jumps to $41,875. For a two-year public college, it's $13,531. So, how do we pay for college? Good Question.
Every Friday, Heather Brown answers some burning questions from WCCO viewers. This week, she talks about seeing in the dark, the Vice President and tornado sirens.
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima 70 years ago Thursday. Estimates of causalities were anywhere between 90,000 and 160,000 people. It was the first nuclear weapon ever used, at a time when the United States was the only country with that capability. All of that has changed.
If you are planning on having a baby, a good company to work for is Netflix. The company announced Tuesday they are starting an "unlimited leave policy," meaning new moms and dads can take as much time off as they want, with pay, during the child's first year.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shut down walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night for the first time in history. The decision was made because of the record-low walleye population on the lake, and because the quota was met for how many walleyes could be harvested this year.
During the NFL's "deflategate" investigation, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady told the league he had destroyed his Samsung cell phone, and that meant the NFL couldn't recover his text messages, as part of their investigation.
Every Friday, we tackle a bunch of viewers' burning questions. This week, Heather Brown explores the origin of West St. Paul's name, bumper crops and hiccups.
