Finding A Summer Camp Is Easier Than Ever

There's a fresh coat of snow on the ground, but don't let that fool you. Some parents already feel like they're behind on their summer planning. With so many choices for day and overnight camps, and for every possible interest area, sorting through it all can feel like doing your taxes. "It's hard to imagine how early you need to get it all done," said Lindsay Litman, a mother of two from New Hope. "Not only do camps fill up, but you need to save money for them."

• Mar 19, 2014

Minn. Panel Keeps Sunday Alcohol Bills Alive

A state senator pushing to undo Minnesota's restrictions on Sunday liquor store sales has claimed an incremental victory while acknowledging he probably won't get his full wish this year.

• Mar 19, 2014

Cheerios Get No Lift From GMO Switch

Plain old Cheerios are no longer made with genetically modified ingredients, but the switch hasn't yet translated to a boost in sales. General Mills, the company that makes the cereal, in January announced it would start making its plain Cheerios without GMOs, or genetically modified organisms.

• Mar 19, 2014

Franken Wants The Federal Gov't To Cover School Lunch Co-Pay

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Al Franken wants the federal government, not the state government, to cover the 40-cent co-pay required if a child can't come up with the money in the school lunch line.

• Mar 17, 2014

Deadline Nears For Tax Relief Plan Without A Deal

With tax breaks on everything from child care expenses to college tuition hanging in limbo, Minnesota lawmakers appear increasingly unlikely to meet Gov. Mark Dayton's goal of enacting a substantial relief package this week.

• Mar 17, 2014

5-8 Club Ranks No. 1 On 'More Chowdown Countdown'

The 5-8 Club, home to the legendary Juicy Lucy, announced it was ranked first out of 101 restaurants on the Travel Channel's "More Chowdown Countdown" that aired Sunday evening.

• Mar 16, 2014

Car2Go Service Growing In Minneapolis

A new trend in commuting is growing in popularity around the Twin Cities. Car2Go is a car-sharing service that allows members access to a vehicle without having to own one. Amber Iwan knows city living rarely comes with a close parking spot. She walks a block to find a small, blue-and-white smart car - one of the newest ways to commute around the metro.

• Mar 16, 2014

Operation Glass Slipper Helps Teens Afford The Cost Of Prom

A local organization is helping teens who otherwise could not afford to go to prom get the necessary items at a reasonable cost. Operation Glass Slipper collects thousands of dresses, shoes and accessories for teenagers who can't afford the annual high school dance.

• Mar 15, 2014

Target Says It Ignored Early Signs Of Data Breach

Target Corp. has acknowledged its security software picked up on suspicious activity after a massive cyberattack was launched, but it decided not to take immediate action. The acknowledgement comes after Bloomberg Newsweek reported Thursday that Target's security team in Bangalore received security alerts on Nov. 30 that indicated malicious software had appeared in its network.

• Mar 14, 2014

WCCO Viewers' Choice For MN's Best Cross Country Skiing

It's been a little warmer this past week, but there's still lots of snow left. And I wanted to make the most of it, so I sent him in search of the best cross-country ski trails in Minnesota.

• Mar 13, 2014

Target Under Fire For Ignoring Cybersecurity Risk

Target is under fire once again after a front-page article in Bloomberg BusinessWeek says the company ignored an early warning from its own cybersecurity firm that it had been attacked. The news magazine is reporting that Target received the warning on Nov. 30. Previously, Target CEO Greg Steinhafel said he learned of the breach on Dec. 15. The public was notified Dec. 19.

• Mar 13, 2014

Twin Cities Auto Show To Showcase New Truck Technology

Trucks are tough, but that's not the only image you'll see projected at the Twin Cities Auto Show. The off-road experience is becoming lighter, safer and more connected than ever before.

• Mar 13, 2014

Good Question: Why Do Some Workers Get Overtime While Others Don't?

If you work long hours, your paycheck could soon be getting bigger. On Thursday, the president is expected to issue an executive order to direct the Department of Labor to extend overtime to millions of American workers.

• Mar 12, 2014

Beef Prices Highest In 27 Years

If beef is what's for dinner at your house, it's going to cost you more. Beef prices are the highest they've been in 27 years. Fewer cattle, drought and cold weather are all contributing to push prices to an average of $5.04 per pound in January Penny Jernberg, general manager of the 5-8 Club in Minneapolis, says the demand for her restaurant's trademark juicy Lucy burger is steady, while prices for the main ingredient are climbing.

• Mar 12, 2014

Target Takes Heat For Altered Pics Of Swimsuit Models

Target is taking heat for what some hope were merely photo editing mistakes on its website. The pictures showing a swimsuit for teens that the store has for sale appeared to have been crudely modified to alter the model's hips, arms and inner thighs.

• Mar 12, 2014

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