Man charged with 1st degree arson for fire at Target Express in Uptown
Early Tuesday morning, fire crews were dispatched to reports of a man that had broken in and started a fire at the Target Express in Uptown.
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Woman gets probation for helping husband set fires amid unrest
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for helping her husband set fires during protests over George Floyd's death and fleeing with him to Mexico.
Man pleads guilty for fire that damaged Brooklyn Park Salvation Army
A man accused of setting a Salvation Army in Brooklyn Park on fire, destroying winter coats meant for those in need, pleaded guilty to arson Tuesday.
Poinsettias return to Lynde's Greenhouse following deliberately-set fire
When fire severely damaged Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery in early October, the business got a goodwill response in a time of need. The flowering plants were rescued and relocated.
Brooklyn Park Salvation Army set on fire
Police say this fire is no mystery. Investigators say a vandal broke into the Salvation Army Service Center in Brooklyn Park last night and set the chapel on fire.
Investigators still looking for Village Hall arsonist after car owner identified
Maple Grove police are no longer seeking information related to a vehicle that was seen on camera near the historic Village Hall shortly before the building caught fire.
Fire at Maple Grove's historic Village Hall believed to be arson
Investigators now think that someone intentionally set a historic village hall on fire.
Man pleads guilty after setting property on fire to appear targeted due to Trump flag
A man who claimed he was a victim of a politically-motivated attack now admits he made it all up.
Man charged in Bloomington hotel arson
Investigators think a man spotted “nearly naked” in a Twin Cities hotel hallway tried to burn the place down.
Crews respond to multiple garage fires in south Minneapolis Thursday morning
Minneapolis Fire Department crews responded to multiple burning garages within a few miles of each other Thursday morning.
Owner of St. Cloud's Press Bar gets 6 years in prison for intentionally burning building
Andrew Welsh, 43, will serve 71 months in prison for intentionally setting his St. Cloud bar on fire as part of a scheme to get more than $1 million in insurance.
Owner of St. Cloud's Press Bar gets 6 years in prison for intentionally burning building
Andrew Welsh, 43, will serve 71 months in prison for intentionally setting his St. Cloud bar on fire as part of a scheme to get more than $1 million in insurance.
Woman arrested following fatal trailer fire in Beltrami County
Police have arrested a 34-year-old woman from Bena in connection with the incident, which happened on the 4700 block of Allens Bay Drive Southeast.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declares "it's time for change" in GOP rebuttal
Sanders focused her response on "culture war" issues that have motivated conservatives, largely bucking the message of unity that wound through Mr. Biden's address.
How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
Maple Grove man convicted of fentanyl trafficking, several firearms violations
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says Scott has a long criminal history including domestic assault and fentanyl dealing.
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Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
Maple Grove man convicted of fentanyl trafficking, several firearms violations
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says Scott has a long criminal history including domestic assault and fentanyl dealing.
South St. Paul students re-design the MN state flag as the debate moves through the legislature
A 7th-grade history class, within South St. Paul Public Schools, has been learning about Bills HF274 and SF386, and the flag's history, and now they are taking on the idea of re-designing the state flag.
Elderly couple, responding officers suffer smoke inhalation in house fire on Minneapolis' Bde Maka Ska
Police are investigating a possibly suspicious fire that happened Tuesday morning at a home near Minneapolis' Bde Maka Ska.
Charges: Sylvester Jones fatally shot his cousin at Newport Transit Center
A 37-year-old Twin Cities man is charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of his cousin Monday morning at the Newport Transit Center.
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56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
An unrelated call for help led to a major rescue mission last month.
4-year-old boy given award for helping save his mother's life during a medical emergency
The Stearns County Sheriff bestowed an award to a 4-year-old boy for saving his mother's life during a medical emergency.
Woman found dead in Waite Park identified as Andrea Cottew, 52
According to authorities, the death happened along Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park.
Gov. Walz signs "100 Percent by 2040" energy bill into law
The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb climate change, but opponents argue it's too costly and unreliable.
FBI investigating after suspected explosive materials found in Faribault home
While evaluating the situation, officers noticed unknown chemicals and materials believed to be used for the construction of explosive materials, police said.
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The only thing predictable about this winter's ice? Its unpredictability
The high and low temperatures are leading to some really uneven and potentially dangerous ice on Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes.
Wisconsin student's father sues over officer's neck restraint
An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that an off-duty police officer improperly restrained his 12-year-old daughter during a fight in a Wisconsin middle school last year.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices pick sides in race
Whoever controls the court will be in position to rule on issues ranging from whether the state's 1849 abortion ban should remain in effect to whether gerrymandered legislative district maps ought to be redrawn.
Evers proposes local sales tax hikes to fund government
Evers, a Democrat, wants to fund local governments with 20% of the state sales tax, or 1 cent of the 5-cent sales tax charged per dollar spent.
Wisconsin Republicans to order audit of licensing backlog
Republican lawmakers were poised Tuesday to order an audit of a Wisconsin agency that has taken weeks to issue professional licenses, causing lengthy delays for thousands of workers across the state.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declares "it's time for change" in GOP rebuttal
Sanders focused her response on "culture war" issues that have motivated conservatives, largely bucking the message of unity that wound through Mr. Biden's address.
President Biden gives his second State of the Union address
On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden shared his views for the future, including police reform tied to cases in Minnesota. The families of two men killed by Minneapolis officers listened to those words in person. Esme Murphy breaks down that message, and what else he had to say.
Minnesota House committee advances bill protecting abortion providers, patients from out-of-state legal action
DFL lawmakers in charge at the state capitol advanced a bill on Tuesday designed protect abortion providers and patients in Minnesota from legal consequences stemming from other states where there are criminal or civil penalties within their borders.
South St. Paul students re-design the MN state flag as the debate moves through the legislature
A 7th-grade history class, within South St. Paul Public Schools, has been learning about Bills HF274 and SF386, and the flag's history, and now they are taking on the idea of re-designing the state flag.
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How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Arcade Arena at Rosedale offers offers thrill of interactive, team-building games
Video games have come along way since "Pong" and "Pac-Man." The technology is moving so rapidly that you can now step inside an arcade game.
From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, how does Minnesota pull in the biggest musical acts?
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at how the artists choose to come here, and what happens backstage when they get here.
THC beverage makers worried about being left out of Minnesota's new cannabis bill
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Minnesota's favorite Valentine's Day candy is ...
February is here, so you may be shopping for Valentine's Day. If you're planning to buy candy, the Candy Store is out with its most popular Valentine's candy by state.
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Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
Maple Grove man convicted of fentanyl trafficking, several firearms violations
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger says Scott has a long criminal history including domestic assault and fentanyl dealing.
56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
An unrelated call for help led to a major rescue mission last month.
Charges: Sylvester Jones fatally shot his cousin at Newport Transit Center
A 37-year-old Twin Cities man is charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of his cousin Monday morning at the Newport Transit Center.
Woman found dead in Waite Park identified as Andrea Cottew, 52
According to authorities, the death happened along Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park.
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How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
YMCA adds free acupuncture services at 2 Twin Cities locations, no membership needed
In this holistic, ancient Chinese practice, an acupuncturist places dozens of thin needles into different points of each person's body to help them heal.
Shortage of home care nurses keeping babies from going home with their parents
Jamie has been thriving thanks to a tracheotomy that's helping his breathing and development. In fact, he's been ready to go home since September.
Minneapolis offering free COVID, flu vaccinations
Grab some greens and a vaccine at the Mill City Farmers Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or if you're busy, there are more free clinics throughout the month around the city.
Nonprofit aims to bring therapy dogs to every Minnesota middle school
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
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"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" to reflect on best ads of the last 4+ years
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" will allow fans to vote on their favorite ads of the last 40+ years.
"Dances With Wolves" actor charged in sex abuse case
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
Fleetwood Mac may be "done," Mick Fleetwood says
Mick Fleetwood says the band's future is "sort of unthinkable" in the wake of former bandmate Christine McVie's death.
Kim Petras, Sam Smith become first trans and nonbinary winners of Pop Duo Grammy
The duo took home the award for their hit single, "Unholy," which they performed during the awards ceremony.
AMC to price movie theater tickets based on where you sit
Battered by COVID, nation's largest theater chain is betting that movie-goers are willing to pay more for a better view.
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Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
Minnesota-Illinois postponed for COVID-19 in Gophers program
Minnesota's game at Illinois that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Gophers' program.
Vikings hire Brian Flores as new defensive coordinator
The Minnesota Vikings hired Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator on Monday, their first step toward trying to revive a once-dominant unit that ranked among the NFL's worst last season.
Twins, Correa decide he'll skip WBC with wife due next month
The Twins announced Monday that Correa will not participate with the Puerto Rico national team for the fifth edition of the event, which was last played in 2017.
Lynx star Napheesa Collier is a new mom, with a sharper focus on the future of women and girls in sports
As a Black woman, an athlete, and as a mother, Napheesa Collier is striving to make sure there are opportunities for women and people of color to succeed in life in whatever they do.
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Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 3)
Major Rick Palaia, with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, provided a law enforcement perspective on fentanyl overdoses and lifesaving success of narcan.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 2)
A new federal law now allows anyone with a license to prescribe a lifesaving drug -- buprenorphine, also know as suboxone. Murphy spoke with addiction specialist Dr. Charles Reznikoff, with Hennepin Healthcare, about suboxone and whether the testing strips in any way encourage drug use.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 1)
Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips, where a drug user can test a substance to see if it contains fentanyl. Murphy also examined the questions and concerns some people have about the testing strips.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
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California surfer now hangs 10 on frosty Lake Superior
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
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How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Why do some people have great voices, and others don't?
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
How much first aid should we know? And are classes necessary?
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
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.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
Wednesday will be gloriously warm and sunny, with the potential for parts of Minnesota to reach 40 degrees.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with some places likely to hit 40 degrees.
The only thing predictable about this winter's ice? Its unpredictability
The high and low temperatures are leading to some really uneven and potentially dangerous ice on Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes.
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: 10 p.m. report
Wednesday will be gloriously warm and sunny, with the potential for parts of Minnesota to reach 40 degrees.
Good Question: How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
Investigators say 56 dogs, cats, and critters were found crammed inside a filthy home near Motley in Morrison County late last month.
Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
President Biden gives his second State of the Union address
On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden shared his views for the future, including police reform tied to cases in Minnesota. The families of two men killed by Minneapolis officers listened to those words in person. Esme Murphy breaks down that message, and what else he had to say.