
Longtime WCCO Reporter Bill Hudson Presented With Special Honor At Midwest Emmy Awards
Longtime WCCO-TV reporter Bill Hudson was presented a special honor Saturday night at the Midwest Emmy Awards.
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Longtime WCCO-TV reporter Bill Hudson was presented a special honor Saturday night at the Midwest Emmy Awards.
This week we are saying goodbye to one of the best storytellers ever to work in the Twin Cities. Bill Hudson's been a part of WCCO for more than 30 years.
Among the thousands of stories WCCO's Bill Hudson has told in his career, he recalls a Christmas trip to Bosnia in 2003.
After 31 years of sharing stories with us, our Bill Hudson is retiring. There have been so many beautifully written and photographed pieces, it's hard to choose just one.
Gov. Tim Walz has announced an extra $300 in new weekly unemployment benefits, to be funded by money from the CARES Act.
After what many called a rocky city and state response to the George Floyd protests and rioting, Gov. Tim Walz said there were lessons learned.
The previous position was testing should be done on anyone who was in close contact with someone who had tested positive. It's now saying if you're not medically vulnerable and have no symptoms,you should self-monitor.
Iron Workers' Union Local 512 represents more than 2,200 union members across Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. But uncertainties of COVID-19 are resulting in project delays and cancellations, and a long-lost summer.
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for Americans. That's why a Twin Cities company is promoting a new approach to reduce our cardiac risks.
In North Minneapolis, a large food distribution effort is going on to provide good nutrition to families in need. It's the second of three large distribution efforts.
Five long months since COVID-19 closed its doors, AMC's mega movie theaters are welcoming customers back.
Small businesses struggling to survive can now receive grants from the Coon Rapids Business Relief Grant Program. The money is part of the $1.6 million the city received from the Federal CARES Act.
According to data from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, statewide dining table seating is off 46% from a year ago.
Anger was palpable as Gov. Tim Walz reacted to Senate Republicans' rejection of Nancy Leppink as his commissioner of Labor and Industry.
When factories making asphalt shingles were shuttered by coronavirus lockdowns, it led to some supply chain problems.
Dr. Charles Crutchfield, the Twins' consulting dermatologist, is asking the Pohlad family, which owns the Twins, to update the iconic logo, which was made in 1961.
A Department of Natural Resources map records confirmed sightings outside the normal bear habitat. In 2019, the number jumped to 370 sightings. So far in 2020, there have been 189 reported in the seven-county metro.
From deep fried to something-on-a-stick, the Minnesota State Fair had foods of all types. So when pandemic brought the fair's 2020 cancellation, food junkies were in a quandary.
For many, it is the lifeblood of a vibrant downtown. Live music, performances and comedy acts packed into small, independent establishments like First Avenue.
COVID-19 and its economic uncertainties are jolting investor confidence. That is causing volatility in stock equities, a falling dollar and adding fears of inflation.
The wide bands of polymer rails stretch hundreds of feet. Each one is strategically located to block winter's prevailing winds.
With November's general election just 102 days away, Minnesota's primary election is creeping up even faster.
Both the infection itself as well as spending weeks on a ventilator, can leave lung tissue permanently damaged and scared.
A letter from the Minnesota Vikings is showing up in ticket holders' mailboxes Tuesday, explaining how COVID-19's uncertainties are changing the game.
Minnesota added another 922 cases of COVID-19 to its tally of infections Monday and four more deaths, including that of a 9-month-old child.
The sheriff's office says 23-year-old Benjamin Marek was last seen Monday morning driving to work in Lonsdale.
Lingering precipitation is making for a wet morning in parts of Minnesota, but the state should dry out before Wednesday afternoon.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Matt Boldy scored with 1.3 seconds left in overtime and Filip Gustavsson made a career-high 47 saves to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
St. Paul police say this is the eighth homicide of the year and the second from domestic violence.
St. Paul police say this is the eighth homicide of the year and the second from domestic violence.
David Schuman gives us an up-close look at what longtime riders say has gotten out of control.
Graduate assistants at the University of Minnesota have filed paperwork with the state regarding their intent to unionize.
The melting snow may seem minor now, but one Minnesota city is getting ready for a lot more.
Police say a 12-year-old Bloomington student has been found safe just hours after being reported missing.
The sheriff's office says 23-year-old Benjamin Marek was last seen Monday morning driving to work in Lonsdale.
Thick smoke was seen billowing out of the John Deere dealership Tuesday night in Madison, a town in far-western Minnesota.
Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line.
A northern Minnesota couple were found dead after a house fire early Tuesday morning.
Three St. Paul neighborhoods top the list of best places to live in Minnesota -- and one made the national list, according to a new ranking.
Wisconsin is home to the longest-running citizen science frog calling survey in North America.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is working to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month's Wisconsin Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state's 1849 abortion ban.
Voters have begun casting ballots in person in Wisconsin's high stakes state Supreme Court race.
Authorities in Wisconsin have arrested a man in connection with the theft last January of a funeral home van containing a body, saying he faces charges of abuse of a corpse and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle.
The Justice Department said in a statement that police officers were called to a house in the village of Hortonville in Outagamie County on Saturday morning on a report of two unresponsive individuals.
The man in charge of helping Minnesota's veterans faced tough questions Tuesday.
Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz agreed Tuesday on broad budget targets that add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending, including $3 billion for tax cuts, but the details of where the money will go remain to be negotiated.
A different kind of storm is brewing in Minneapolis City Hall, as the former director of the Equity and Inclusion Office is accusing city leaders of a toxic workplace and anti-Black racism.
Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line.
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
The closure comes shortly after Aldi closed in nearby north Minneapolis last month and as a record number of Minnesotans are in need of help from food shelves.
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. And Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and A-C unit, and make the switch.
If George A. Romero's 1978 horror movie classic "Dawn of the Dead" is any indication, a lot of us would likely find all we need to hunker down in the confines of a shopping mall.
Many see spring as a chance for a fresh start. After making a vow to rebuild Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery after a massive fire, owner Derek Lynde is now surrounded by new beginnings during the season known for them.
Dollar Tree says they will stop selling eggs at stores because the company can't make money offering them at flat prices.
St. Paul police say this is the eighth homicide of the year and the second from domestic violence.
David Schuman gives us an up-close look at what longtime riders say has gotten out of control.
Court documents say on June 9, 2022, then-18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys.
A city employee accused of shooting a teenager at a St. Paul recreation center in January pleaded not guilty on Tuesday according to Ramsey County court records.
Jeremiah Turner was charged with murder in the second degree for the Dec. 29, 2022 death of Jasmine Nelson, 27.
The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
The Minnesota House on Monday approved a bill designed to protect patients and providers from legal consequences in other states where abortions are illegal.
Moments after he stepped off his plane just outside Davenport, Trump repeatedly refused to say whether he would support a federal law restricting abortion in every state, a move that anti-abortion activists are demanding of the GOP's presidential contenders.
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
If George A. Romero's 1978 horror movie classic "Dawn of the Dead" is any indication, a lot of us would likely find all we need to hunker down in the confines of a shopping mall.
Among the queens announced for the U.S. stops are Asia O'Hara, Bosco, Daya Betty, Deja Skye, Jorgeous, Kandy Muse, Lady Camden, Laganja Estranja, Naomi Smalls, and Plastique Tiara, along with two of season 15's finalists.
If you were in the Minneapolis Skyway System some weeks back and happened to see a motorcyclist streaking through the ramps and tunnels at a high speed, you weren't alone.
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
Peter Gabriel announced on Tuesday an expansion to his North American tour, including a stop in St. Paul this fall.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Matt Boldy scored with 1.3 seconds left in overtime and Filip Gustavsson made a career-high 47 saves to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Local sportscaster Marney Gellner announced on social media Tuesday that she has breast cancer, but thankfully it was detected early.
The Hall of Fame center led the New York Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973.
If you were in the Minneapolis Skyway System some weeks back and happened to see a motorcyclist streaking through the ramps and tunnels at a high speed, you weren't alone.
There have been concerns about nursing staffing levels at local hospitals for years. Esme Murphy takes a look at a piece of legislation at the Capitol that nurses say would make a big difference.
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy dives into where the surplus came from and the political divide on what to do with that surplus.
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Republicans point to the surplus as a sign Minnesota is overtaxing its residents. Murphy spoke with Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the legislative gridlock and returning that money to your pocket.
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy spoke with Jim Schowalter, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner, about the pandemic's impact on the surplus.
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why people love spending the night at the Middle River Schoolhouse.
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
A month that is notorious for heavy snowstorms will potentially add to its lore this week.
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+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
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.
Temperatures will be below average again Wednesday, and it will be cloudy for much of the day.
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.
A storm will pass over Minnesota late Tuesday and early Wednesday, bringing snow up north and rain to the metro.
A nationwide flood outlook from the National Weather Service shows Stillwater and part of the Twin Cities metro in a “major flood” risk zone.
A nationwide flood outlook from the National Weather Service shows Stillwater and part of the Twin Cities metro are in a "major flood" risk zone.
The sheriff's office says 23-year-old Benjamin Marek was last seen Monday morning driving to work in Lonsdale.
A massive fire temporarily forced some western Minnesota families out of their homes.
Police said a woman was stabbed to death Tuesday night on St. Paul's east side.
Temperatures will be below average again Wednesday, and it will be cloudy for much of the day.
A.J. Hilton has the latest headlines.