"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
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David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
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CBS to host Golden Globes in 2024
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"Ghosts U.K." premieres tonight on CBS and Paramount+
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"NCIS: Sydney" premieres Nov. 14 on CBS and Paramount+
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CBS announces 2024 primetime premiere dates
CBS has announced its premiere dates and rollout plan for its 2024 primetime schedule, which will launch immediately following the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11.
David Letterman throwing sweepstakes to win "Late Show" marquee
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Grammy Awards announce 2024 nominations. Here's a list of the nominees.
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CBS releases holiday TV schedule for Rudolph, Frosty and more
CBS has released its holiday TV schedule for Christmas classics like Rudolph and Frosty.
"Raid The Cage" premieres Friday night, Oct. 13.
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Lotería Loca premieres Monday on CBS
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"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
"The Price Is Right: A Tribute To Bob Barker" set to air on CBS
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Man found dead in a parking lot in Edina
Police say they were called to a shooting at a parking lot in Edina
November was the second driest on record, according to the data
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes and sometimes four seasons in a week, but where's winter?
The lack of cold and snow is starting to impact Minnesota's winter sports
Police need help finding missing adult in Bloomington
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Prep academy aims to help families of soldiers heading to Middle East
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
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November was the second driest on record, according to the data
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
19-year-old dies in landslide just outside of Mankato
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
Prep academy aims to help families of soldiers heading to Middle East
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Motorists viewing northern lights causing traffic problems in Chisago County
People flocking to see the northern lights have been causing issues on the road in Chisago County, according to the county sheriff.
Northern Lights in Minnesota: Dec. 1, 2023
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
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iPhone notification leads authorities to man killed in Wisconsin crash, sheriff says
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Wisconsin GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the state Supreme Court
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
Western Wisconsin barn fire kills 150+ animals, causes $225K in damage
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
Official who posted "ballot selfie" in Wisconsin has felony charge dismissed
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Report: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used alternate email under name of Hall of Fame pitcher
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
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19-year-old dies in landslide just outside of Mankato
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
Police need help finding missing adult in Bloomington
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Prep academy aims to help families of soldiers heading to Middle East
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Chance north Minneapolis encounter leads to new family, outlook on life for young boy
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This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
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Get to know the finalists behind Minnesota's new flag designs
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
Kettle River councilmember claims city administrator changed ordinance just to fine her $6,000
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Here's the new flag design Minnesotans want, according to a ranked-choice poll
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
Reps. Emmer, Finstad & Fischbach vote against expelling Rep. George Santos
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
U.S. appeals court: Trump not immune from civil lawsuits over Jan. 6 attack
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
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Report: Inflation impacting Minnesotans more than national average
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
When will MSP get renewable aviation fuel, which could cut emissions by 80% or more?
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Tips for protecting your packages from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
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Man found dead in a parking lot in Edina
Police say they were called to a shooting at a parking lot in Edina
Who is John Turscak, man accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times?
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
Kettle River councilmember claims city administrator changed ordinance just to fine her $6,000
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Did the embarrassment of home foreclosure lead to murder?
Prosecutors say a man staged his wife's death 24 hours before they were expected to be evicted from their home to save himself from shame.
Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in federal prison attack, charges say
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
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COVID levels rise by 50% in Minnesota compared to pre-Thanksgiving levels
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
A look inside the United States' first-ever certified "Blue Zone" located in Minnesota
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
Diabetes drugs' major side effect, weight loss, drives demand
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Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
Hennepin Healthcare nurses vote "no confidence" in CEO ahead of 2024 budget decision
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
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Sever's Holiday Light Show returns to Shakopee
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
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Towns scores 28, Gobert has season-high 26 and Timberwolves beat Hornets 123-117
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117.
As girls high school hockey numbers drop, schools are joining forces
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Airboat rescues Centennial Sports Arena's ice after ammonia leak
Deputies used an unlikely tool inside a Twin Cities sports arena Thursday to mitigate a dangerous ammonia leak.
Connor Dewar has 3 goals and an assist to Wild rout Predators 6-1
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Marc-André Fleury's mask featuring Native art raises more than $35,000 at auction
Fleury wore the mask during warmups at the Wild's Native American Heritage Night, defying the NHL's restriction on specialty jerseys, masks, stickers and decals for theme nights.
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Diabetes drugs' major side effect, weight loss, drives demand
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Talking Points: Diabetes drugs' major side effect, weight loss, drives demand (part 3)
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
Talking Points: Diabetes drugs' major side effect, weight loss, drives demand (part 2)
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Wegovy and Mounjaro have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. This distinction could be key for insurance companies that currently do not cover these drugs, forcing patients like Lori Rock to look to coupons to cover the cost.
Talking Points: Diabetes drugs' major side effect, weight loss, drives demand (part 1)
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Murphy spoke with Dr. Michael Miedema, a preventative cardiologist at Allina, about a new study that found Wegovy reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%.
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This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
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"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" continues to leave its mark on Minneapolis half a century later
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Finding Minnesota: For 4 decades, Dennis Foy has painted commemorative Vikings game footballs
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
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Mother-daughter duo turns 98-year-old Mobil station into Airbnb
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Northern Lights in Minnesota: Dec. 1, 2023
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Northern Lights over Minnesota and Wisconsin: Nov. 30, 2023
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November was the second driest on record, according to the data
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
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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.
November was the second driest on record
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down our November temperatures, looks at how it was an above average month, and what we can expect for December.
NEXT WEATHER: 10 P.M. forecast from December 2nd 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we can expect similar temps on Sunday but with more clouds. We will see a warmup and above average temps next week.
Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes and sometimes four seasons in a week, but where's winter?
The lack of cold and snow is starting to impact Minnesota's winter sports
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November was the second driest on record
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down our November temperatures, looks at how it was an above average month, and what we can expect for December.
NEXT WEATHER: 10 P.M. forecast from December 2nd 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we can expect similar temps on Sunday but with more clouds. We will see a warmup and above average temps next week.
December is here, but where is winter?
Minnesota, the land of 10-000 lakes and sometimes four seasons in a week —but where’s winter? Warmer weather is starting to impact Minnesotans looking to partake in winter activities.
WCCO-TV News Digital Headlines for December 2nd 2023
WCCO-TV anchor Derek James gives the latest updates on news happening in Minnesota.
NEXT WEATHER: 5 P.M. forecast from Nov. 25th 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we can expect similar temps on Sunday that we saw on Saturday. Some parts of Minnesota could see the flakes fly.