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The new "Star Wars" may not premiere until 7 p.m. Thursday, but some locals have been at the theatre since 10 p.m. Wednesday. These fans are in the midst of a marathon, watching every Star Wars ever made leading up to the big show Thursday night.
As a military family, the Eppersons have faced circumstances, both arduous and uplifting, but throughout it all, they have persevered as a family.
This weekend, a two-day benefit concert inspired by a young child battles with cystic fibrosis kicks off in Minneapolis!
One of the most popular artists in the music world right now, Adele will be performing two shows in St. Paul on July 5-6 to kick off her latest tour. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website, and they were hard to come by for many.
Some parents in the Anoka-Hennepin School District are questioning a choir teacher's decision to use a song about Ramadan performed in Arabic at a holiday concert.
One aspect of this time of year that can't be overstated in importance is food. Whether you're looking for something for an office potluck, family appetizer night, hostess gift, or full-fledged holiday dinner, food is a key component of holiday celebrations. Fortunately, in the Twin Cities we have several purveyors of fine foods, many with a local touch. Here are some places to seek out unusual and sometimes extravagant gifts.
Minnesota's unemployment rate is at its lowest level since March 2001. The state Department of Employment and Economic Development reported Thursday that November's seasonally adjusted rate was 3.5 percent. That's the lowest since March 2001.
It was a beloved spot on Long Lake just West of Ridgedale Mall: Billy's Lighthouse. But Billy's sat vacant for almost 10 years until another Long Lake restaurant owner spent huge money bringing it back to life. And it is gorgeous.
Police are investigating after a number of cars were damaged across White Bear Lake late Wednesday night. According to the White Bear Lake Police, the cars were damaged between 9 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday.
Bond is set at $50,000 for a man accused of torching a Somali restaurant in Grand Forks.
A Neillsville man is in custody and is accused of breaking into the home of his estranged wife, assaulting her and taking their 4-year-old son before leading police on a highway chase.
Police in Albert Lea say they have located the truck they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. One person was killed around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening near the intersection of Main Street and Katherine Street.
The "Trees of Hope" campaign continues here at WCCO and we want to thank everyone who helped support SafeJourney by donating through our phone bank Wednesday.
Beginning in 2016, aspiring chefs in Minnesota will have one less place to learn. Le Cordon Bleu announced Wednesday evening that they plan to close all of their schools in the U.S. by 2017. The institution currently has one school in Minnesota in Mendota Heights.
Dozens of towers built mainly in the 1930s and 1940s for spotting forest fires in Wisconsin are being taken out of commission. The Department of Natural Resources says the cost to maintain, repair or replace the 72 towers currently used throughout the state isn't worth it.
