Baylor Broils No. 3 Razorbacks, Ready For Even Bigger Game
Baylor more than lived up to its top-seeded billing, pulling away from No. 3 Arkansas early and then again the second the game got uncomfortably close.
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Marshals Service: Man Wanted In St. Paul Murder Arrested In Arkansas
A U.S. Marshals task force says a man has been arrested in Arkansas on a warrant related to a killing in Minnesota.
Cops Save Autistic Teen's Birthday When Only 3 People Show Up
First responders in Arkansas made a different kind rescue recently as they saved an autistic teen's birthday party after his friends didn't show up.
Mother Claims IHOP Discriminated Against Toddler With No Arms
An Arkansas mother is accusing a local IHOP franchise of discriminating against her three-year-old son who was born without arms.
Prosecutor: Arkansas Teen Pointed BB Gun At Officer Before Shooting
A black teenager pointed a BB gun that looked like a handgun at police before he was fatally shot by officers outside an emergency youth center in eastern Arkansas, a prosecutor said in announcing no charges would be filed against the officers.
10 Commandments Monument At Arkansas Capitol Destroyed
Officials say Arkansas' new Ten Commandments monument was destroyed by someone driving a vehicle into it less than 24 hours after the monument was placed on state Capitol grounds.
Vikings WR Jarius Wright 'Carrying The Torch' For Friend
Jarius Wright has entered the final year of his rookie contract with the Minnesota Vikings, with three productive seasons on his resume as a fourth-round draft pick.
July Survey Suggests Economic Slowdown Ahead For Midwest
A July survey suggests there will be slow to no economic growth over the next three to six months in nine Midwest and Plains states. A survey report issued Monday says the overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index slumped to 50.6 in July from 53.0 in June.
Amid Bird Flu Outbreak, Turkey Farmers Increase Security
Poultry producers in the nation's top turkey state are taking extra steps to protect their flocks after a devastating strain of bird flu was confirmed at two Minnesota farms in as many days last week, a disease that had already slammed the doors shut on some key export markets.
Republicans Clinch Control Of US Senate
Republicans have seized control of the Senate for the first time in eight years.
Midwest Economic Survey Index Hits 3-Year High
A monthly economic index for nine Midwestern and Plains states hit a three-year high in April, suggesting more economic growth over the next three to six months, according to a report issued Thursday.
Chanhassen Star Ragnow Commits To Arkansas
With National Signing Day less than a week away for high school football recruits, Chanhassen star Frank Ragnow made one of the biggest decisions of his life.
Reality Check: Minn.'s Minimum Wage Is Worth Less Now Than It Was In 1974
Thousands of Minnesota workers earn a minimum wage that's less today than it was in 1974 -- that's among the findings of a new state report on the minimum wage from the state Department of Labor and Industry.
Arkansas Beats Minnesota 87-73 In Maui Tournament
Alandise Harris scored 15 points and Arkansas had 52 second-half points to beat Minnesota 87-73 on Tuesday at the Maui Invitational.
Economic Slump Likely To Continue In Midwest
A new survey of business leaders suggests the economy will remain sluggish in nine Midwest and Plains states, and hiring will be slow over the next three to six months.
Bielema Agrees To Leave Wisconsin For Arkansas
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has agreed to become the new coach at Arkansas.
Vikings Take 2 Arkansas WRs In 4th Round
Rhett Ellison wasn't even watching the NFL draft on Saturday afternoon when the Minnesota Vikings came on the clock for the second time in the fourth round.
Cargill Resumes Ground Turkey Production
Minnesota-based meat giant Cargill says a northwest Arkansas plant is again producing ground turkey following a salmonella outbreak.
Wis. Researchers To Study Mass Bird Kill
Blackbirds are having hard time staying alive in the Southeast.
DNR: Certain Factors May Have Caused Bird Deaths
The head of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's non-game wildlife division says a combination of factors may have caused the mysterious deaths of 3,000 birds in Arkansas.
Head-On Crash Kills Man, 55, In Carver County
A 55-year-old Arkansas man died in a head-on crash in Carver County Wednesday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
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After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Both parents of toddler found by strangers were killed in Highland Park mass shooting
Kevin and Irina McCarthy were among the seven killed as a result of the mass shooting.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Vacant North Minneapolis ice arena could become roller skating rink
From music to the lights, roller skating spins people into nostalgia. Now, there's an idea to bring that joy to North Minneapolis and bring new life to a building that's seen better days.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
8 hospitalized after July 4 shooting at Boom Island Park
Several of the victims are in critical condition, police said.
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Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Vacant North Minneapolis ice arena could become roller skating rink
From music to the lights, roller skating spins people into nostalgia. Now, there's an idea to bring that joy to North Minneapolis and bring new life to a building that's seen better days.
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Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
Alexandria home explosion sends one man to hospital
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of an explosion inside a residence on County Road 4W Southwest at 11:51 a.m.
Charges: Man struck and killed juvenile bicyclist in Scott County
A 72-year-old man is being charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly hitting and killing a child bicyclist on the evening of July 1.
Little Falls man dies in rollover ATV crash
Michael Waytashek was driving a Can-Am side-by-side ATV when he appeared to have lost control on a gravel road.
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Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in western Wisconsin
A Wisconsin man died after crashing his motorcycle near River Falls Sunday morning.
Western Wisconsin deputy shoots man who allegedly pointed gun at officers
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
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Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Minnesota abortions fell 2% in 2021, but likely to flip
Abortions in Minnesota fell about 2% in 2021, but that decline is likely to quickly reverse in the state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
Landscaper steps in to fill hole left behind by pool contractor accused of unfinished work
A local landscaper stepped in to help after seeing a WCCO investigation into a contractor who promised families a pool but didn't finish the work.
Red, white and blue - and now green as THC food and drinks are legal in Minnesota
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
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Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Causes of death, names announced in Lake Vadnais murder-suicide
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office provided a timeline of events for the Vadnais Lake incident that took place over the holiday weekend.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
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Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
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Twins place Archer on 15-day IL with left hip tightness
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of left hip tightness.
Gopher football players launch Twin Cities NIL Club
At the start of the month, a collection of players of the Gophers' football team launched "Twin Cities NIL Club," a membership-based community for fans that offers "access and support" to players "like never before."
Arraez hits 3 as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Rebekkah Brunson honored with jersey retirement after Lynx dispatch league-leading Aces, 102-71
On the night of Rebekkah Brunson's jersey retirement, the Minnesota Lynx (7-15) put on a performance fitting for the occasion, commanding the Las Vegas Aces (15-6) on the glass in a 102-71 victory.
Minnesota United beats RSL 3-2 on Luis Amarilla's winner
Luis Amarilla scored the deciding goal in a 3-2 win for Minnesota United over Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
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One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
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How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
What is the purpose of the "#ShowYourStripes" campaign?
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports severe storms, strong winds in southwest Minnesota.
Next Weather: 5 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says storms and heavy rain will remain well south of the Twin Cities into the night.
Next Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports a hot, humid week and a chance of rain on Wednesday.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports severe storms, strong winds in southwest Minnesota.
Hopes to transform former ice arena into roller rink
The Victory Memorial Ice Arena in north Minneapolis has been vacant for years. But there are new hopes to transform the building into a roller rink.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows
COVID-19 cases amongst cast and crew caused the theater to cancel performances of Emma through Thursday.
Confusion surrounding new edible law
Lawmakers are confused about Minnesota's new THC edible law that went into effect on July 1.
Shots fired at officer in Willmar
Two men could face charges for shooting at a police officer in Willmar.