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2 men injured in Brooklyn Park shooting
The Vikings are battling the Panthers on the road, with both teams seeking their first win.
Student loan repayments begin again on October 1. Here's what to know.
Americans with student loan debt will need to begin repaying their loans starting on Sunday after a hiatus of more than three years.
Man killed in shooting in Savage
A man was killed in a shooting in the south metro early Sunday morning.
Powerball jackpot grows to estimated $1.04 billion
The Powerball jackpot soared past the $1 billion mark after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Saturday night.
81-year-old Jeanine Jackson still missing in Redwood County, dog found
After more than a week of searching, an 81-year-old woman is still missing in southern Minnesota, but the dog who disappeared with her has been found alive.
Charges dismissed in Chisago County arson that killed man, injured woman
A central Minnesota man is no longer facing charges in connection with an arson that killed a man and severely injured a woman in June.
Gameday updates: Vikings hold on to beat Panthers 21-13 for 1st win of season
The Vikings move to 1-3 on the year.
McCarthy says "I'll survive" after Gaetz moves to oust him
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
Man fatally shot in "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul, police say
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
Minnesota teacher's unique stories lead to book deal, viral fame
A west metro middle school teacher has quite the story to tell, and now, to his surprise, his blunt and witty words are resonating with hundreds of thousands of people.
NEXT Weather: October starts with potentially record-setting heat
Highs in the Twin Cities will approach 90, and it will be humid with plenty of sunshine. The average high for this time of year is 66 degrees.
Twin Cities Marathon canceled due to heat
Sunday's Twin Cities Marathon was canceled just hours before it was set to begin.
14-year-old girl reunited with donor who helped save her life
Riley Furlong was just 8 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. After a year of chemotherapy treatment, her leukemia returned. That's when doctors told her she needed a bone marrow transplant.
Maple Grove mother takes up running to honor late son and Crescent Cove
Richter is stepping out of her comfort zone, gearing up for her first-ever 10-mile at the Twin Cities Marathon Sunday morning. She's going the distance for her son Brooks. He was born with a rare genetic mutation that changed nearly every aspect of their lives.
Fall activities during abnormally hot, humid weather
When you think of fall, pumpkins, corn mazes and apple picking probably come to mind. It's often not accompanied by oppressive heat.
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NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from Oct. 1, 2023
Sunday is the first day of October, and the month will start off with potentially record-setting heat.
Professor David Schultz on potential government shutdown
Professor David Schultz discusses the threat of a government shutdown and the bill to temporarily avert it.
U of M marketing professor George John talks Delta's SkyMiles changes
Professor George John breaks down Delta's recent decisions regarding its loyalty program.
Man fatally shot in "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul, police say
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
Twin Cities Marathon canceled at last minute due to heat
What should've been excitement and celebration turned to disappointment when the call was made to cancel the races this morning.
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2 men injured in Brooklyn Park shooting
The Vikings are battling the Panthers on the road, with both teams seeking their first win.
Man killed in shooting in Savage
A man was killed in a shooting in the south metro early Sunday morning.
Man fatally shot in "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul, police say
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
Minnesota teacher's unique stories lead to book deal, viral fame
A west metro middle school teacher has quite the story to tell, and now, to his surprise, his blunt and witty words are resonating with hundreds of thousands of people.
Twin Cities Marathon canceled due to heat
Sunday's Twin Cities Marathon was canceled just hours before it was set to begin.
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81-year-old Jeanine Jackson still missing in Redwood County, dog found
After more than a week of searching, an 81-year-old woman is still missing in southern Minnesota, but the dog who disappeared with her has been found alive.
Charges dismissed in Chisago County arson that killed man, injured woman
A central Minnesota man is no longer facing charges in connection with an arson that killed a man and severely injured a woman in June.
September the warmest on record for Twin Cities, second wettest for Duluth
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
Walz orders flags to fly half-staff in honor of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's life, legacy
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
Lawsuit alleges Hastings Creamery owes dairy farm $800K
A dairy farm is suing the historic Hastings Creamery for allegedly failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk.
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Former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice refuses to disclose names of others looking at impeachment
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery to pay $250K for violating wastewater discharge permit
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis and Madison are deemed the "most neighborly" cities in the U.S.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
Wisconsin corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
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Job fair aims to help Minneapolis northsiders launch their careers into high gear
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
After 30 months of recovery, St. Paul man gets to thank the paramedics who saved his life
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
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Professor David Schultz on potential government shutdown
Professor David Schultz discusses the threat of a government shutdown and the bill to temporarily avert it.
McCarthy says "I'll survive" after Gaetz moves to oust him
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
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Country star Morgan Wallen adds a 2nd night at U.S. Bank Stadium
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
North Loop Green signals a bright future ahead for downtown Minneapolis
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
Mall of America holds summit on rising organized retail theft, stores vow "no more"
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
Target closes 9 stores in 4 cities due to spike in organized retail crime
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
Xcel program helps Minnesotans reduce cost of charging an EV
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
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2 men injured in Brooklyn Park shooting
The Vikings are battling the Panthers on the road, with both teams seeking their first win.
Man killed in shooting in Savage
A man was killed in a shooting in the south metro early Sunday morning.
Charges dismissed in Chisago County arson that killed man, injured woman
A central Minnesota man is no longer facing charges in connection with an arson that killed a man and severely injured a woman in June.
Man fatally shot in "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul, police say
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
2 men charged in shooting outside White Bear Lake bar
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
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Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Report: Minnesota hospitals made errors leading to 21 deaths, 178 injuries
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
New simulation center at Regions Hospital uses AI to train thousands of health care workers
The new 7,000-square-foot HealthPartners Institute Clinical Simulation Center is now open.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
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Iowa book ban prompts disclaimers on Little Free Library exchanges
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Country star Morgan Wallen adds a 2nd night at U.S. Bank Stadium
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
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Gameday updates: Vikings hold on to beat Panthers 21-13 for 1st win of season
The Vikings move to 1-3 on the year.
Gophers running back by committee proves strength without their star
Freshman Big 10 standout, Darius Taylor, was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a leg injury, but back up running backs proved they're ready to step up when needed.
St. Thomas - Minnesota builds early lead, holds off Dayton 20-14 in defensive battle
Tak Tateoka threw two first-half touchdown passes and St. Thomas of Minnesota went on to defeat Dayton 20-14.
Minnesota ends two-game slide by beating Louisiana 35-24
Daniel Jackson caught a pair of touchdown passes and Minnesota pulled away in the second half to beat Louisiana 35-24 and end a two-game slide.
Playoff-bound Twins hit 3 homers in 7-6 victory over Rockies
Ryan Jeffers had three hits, including one of three Minnesota home runs, and Michael A.
Talking Points
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Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Talking Points: Will 14th Amendment keep Trump off the ballot?
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment (part 1)
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment (part 3)
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment (part 2)
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
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How Hurricane Katrina led to a '50s diner in southern Minnesota farm country
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.
Fillmore County, offering fly fishing year 'round in Minnesota, is a nationwide destination for anglers
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Meet the wrestler-turned-chainsaw artist whose been carving out magic for nearly 40 years
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.
Browns Valley retiree's pedal tractor collection now approaches 250 in number
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.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
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.
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How do algae blooms form?
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
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A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
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NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from Oct. 1, 2023
Sunday is the first day of October, and the month will start off with potentially record-setting heat.
What is Next Weather?
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.
Twin Cities Marathon canceled at last minute due to heat
What should've been excitement and celebration turned to disappointment when the call was made to cancel the races this morning.
NEXT Weather: October starts with potentially record-setting heat
Highs in the Twin Cities will approach 90, and it will be humid with plenty of sunshine. The average high for this time of year is 66 degrees.
NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. report from Oct. 1, 2023
October is starting off with potentially record-setting heat on Sunday.
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NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from Oct. 1, 2023
Sunday is the first day of October, and the month will start off with potentially record-setting heat.
Professor David Schultz on potential government shutdown
Professor David Schultz discusses the threat of a government shutdown and the bill to temporarily avert it.
U of M marketing professor George John talks Delta's SkyMiles changes
Professor George John breaks down Delta's recent decisions regarding its loyalty program.
Man fatally shot in "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul, police say
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
Twin Cities Marathon canceled at last minute due to heat
What should've been excitement and celebration turned to disappointment when the call was made to cancel the races this morning.