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It only took 45 minutes this afternoon for Olive Garden to sell out of its $100 passes for all-you-can eat pasta and Coke for seven weeks. The Italian chain says it's a way to get attention at a restaurant whose business is trying to keep up with fast casuals, like Chipotle and Panera. So, how often do we go out to eat?
Each Friday, we like to answer some of the Good Questions you've emailed us. Joanne from Woodbury has family allergic to ragweed. So, she wanted to know: What does it look like?
As the search for Lyle "Ty" Hoffman continues, the reward money for his capture grows. Whoever helps authorities track down a man who has eluded police for nearly a month will earn $25,000.
Police have searched fields, an airport and now near a casino without any sign of Lyle "Ty" Hoffman. He's been on the run for more than three weeks, wanted for murder.
On Sunday, naked photos of some big-time female celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence, were leaked online. They were reportedly stolen after someone targeted into the stars' individual iCloud accounts. These incidents have opened up a debate about whether what we put on the cloud is safe.
In 2011, Major League Baseball and the players' union came to an agreement: For the most part, players wouldn't use chewing tobacco where fans can see them. So, while some players still dip, many have turned to sunflower seeds and chewing gum. Outfielder Chris Colabello estimated 70 percent of Twins players chew seeds or gum during the games.
Pronto Pup versus corn dog? White milk versus chocolate? Those are just a few of the things you wanted to know about this week.
This time of year, we think a lot about putting our kids to sleep on time, but what about the adults? Do they have an ideal bedtime?
Ten years ago, 36 percent of retail purchases were paid in cash. Today, that's dropped to 29 percent, and if this trend continues over the next generation, it could fall to 10 percent.
In 2008, Abdurizak Bihi's 17-year-old nephew left his home in Minneapolis for terrorist group Al-Shabaab in Somalia. In 2009, the teenager was killed.
Burger King's stock jumped 21 percent Monday on the news the company is in talks to merge with Canadian-based Tim Horton's. The move is called tax inversion, a change in the location of its headquarters that would let the fast-food company pay fewer taxes in the U.S.
Every year this time, you start filling our inbox with your State Fair questions -- on everything from the finances to fish. Heather Brown went to the fair to answer a few of them.
A new report out says pregnant women should avoid all canned tuna. Consumer Reports said on Thursday it's concerned about the mercury levels in some kinds of tuna.
On Wednesday morning, prosecutors in St. Louis presented evidence to a grand jury in the case of Ferguson police officer who shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown. It could be weeks before the grand jurors decide whether officer Darren Wilson will go to trial.
As we live longer, more and more of us are having to take care of our aging parents. The National Alliance for Caregivers estimates that 21 percent of people provide elder care in the United States.
People in Minneapolis took part in the Day of Remembrance to honor George Floyd on Friday, nearly six years after his death.
A male is in custody after a disturbance at a mosque in Lakeville, Minnesota, on Friday, according to police. Officials said officers found two knives in his pockets while arresting him, though they have "not received any information to suggest" he targeted the mosque for religious purposes.
The Omokes remember how their mother made the world a better place and was proud of her Kenyan heritage.
A man and woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, face charges in connection with an attempted car theft that left a beloved coffee shop employee with a fatal head injury.
WCCO Radio, which has been a CBS affiliate for almost a century, aired its first programming as an ABC News affiliate on Thursday.
Dashcam video from a Twin Cities police department shows one of its officers arresting a southern Minnesota officer accused of crashing his vehicle while driving under the influence.
Law enforcement in southern Minnesota is asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing more than $30,000 in fraudulent bank transactions earlier this month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to change the statewide walleye bag limit from six fish to four.
A Minnesota mother and father may face felony drug charges after police say their child brought THC candy to school earlier this week.
The crew says specialized equipment and training completed last fall enabled them to pull off the nighttime rescue.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A feud over fraud is brewing in federal court. Individuals accused of taking millions of dollars from Minnesota went before a judge on Friday. One attorney is speaking out, saying his client is innocent. Conor Wight explains why he claims both state and federal investigators are wrong.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
The U.S. Department of Justice and other federal officials will announce a "major law enforcement action involving fraud" in the state on Thursday.
Several top federal officials will be in Minnesota Thursday for a "major law enforcement action involving fraud" — a visit coinciding with the sentencing of Feeding Our Future mastermind Aimee Bock, plus more of the day’s top stories.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
Part of the end-of-session deal in the Minnesota Legislature rolls back skyrocketing tab renewal fees. Those fees have electric vehicle owners especially revved up.
In Minnesota, you'll be able to try one at St. Paul's CHS Field.
An attorney says the government made a mistake in fraud charges filed Thursday.
A man and woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, face charges in connection with an attempted car theft that left a beloved coffee shop employee with a fatal head injury.
Dashcam video from a Twin Cities police department shows one of its officers arresting a southern Minnesota officer accused of crashing his vehicle while driving under the influence.
Law enforcement in southern Minnesota is asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing more than $30,000 in fraudulent bank transactions earlier this month.
Minneapolis police say they are investigating after a teenage boy was killed and a man was injured in a shooting Thursday evening.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Dave Ryan has been a pillar of Minnesota radio for over three decades who last week made the surprise announcement that he would retire from his morning show at KDWB.
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Kyle Busch's cause of death has not been given, though his family said earlier the NASCAR icon had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Reserve Maya Caldwell led a balanced attack with 16 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Toronto Tempo 100-72.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a dry pattern returns in the Twin Cities following rain showers early Saturday.
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.
After some rain Friday night, Saturday will have decreasing clouds and highs in the 70s.
Most of the rain will be hitting the metro overnight, bringing less than a quarter inch of rain.
We’ll see a few showers on Friday, then a big warm-up over Memorial Day weekend.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a dry pattern returns in the Twin Cities following rain showers early Saturday.
On Friday, a gathering to remember the events in Minneapolis six years ago that sparked a worldwide move for justice took place. Reg Chapman reports why organizers say this year, the Day of Remembrance to honor George Floyd feels heavier.
A feud over fraud is brewing in federal court. Individuals accused of taking millions of dollars from Minnesota went before a judge on Friday. One attorney is speaking out, saying his client is innocent. Conor Wight explains why he claims both state and federal investigators are wrong.
After some rain Friday night, Saturday will have decreasing clouds and highs in the 70s.
A family celebrating a triple success is now grappling with tragedy.