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Matt Eicheldinger, a father of two, quit his job to follow his dream and waited in great anticipation as his book hit store shelves.
Here is WCCO’s reading list for August — brought to us from a bookstore up north.
The dictionaries and encyclopedias are being reviewed based on state legislation that says schools may not have books that depict or describe "sexual conduct" or are "inappropriate."
J. R. R. Tolkien would have turned 132 on Wednesday. John Dickerson explains how fans are celebrating the late author's birthday.
Scholastic is backtracking after allowing schools to opt out of offering books related to diversity at book fairs.
"Let Us Descend" by Jesmyn Ward, a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the youngest person ever to be honored with the Library of Congress's Prize for American Fiction, chronicles the trials of Annis, an enslaved teenager.
Using century-old equipment to restore century-old books is an ancient craft, but one that's still very much alive.
Exclusive excerpts from "The Woman in Me" will be available on "CBS Mornings" and People magazine's platforms this week, before Britney Spears' new memoir is released next Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
This week, Patty Wetterling's new book "Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope" will be released. The book details her 27-year search for her missing son, Jacob.
Authors Lisa E. Merce and Terresa Moses talk about "Racism Untaught" and their mission to create frameworks and processes for organizations to navigate these important conversations.
Under the law, librarians or booksellers that "knowingly" loan or sell books deemed "obscene" by the state can be charged with a felony.
The national holiday Juneteenth is taking place this weekend. Our very own St. Paul Public Library has some suggestions on books to help understand the day’s importance. Eric Byrd of the Sun Ray branch joins us to share some tips on getting up to speed.
Other books facing challenges and bans include George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," Mike Curato's "Flamer" and Juno Dawson's "This Book Is Gay," among others.
Organized censorship groups that compile lists of books to challenge "contributed significantly" to the increase, the American Library Association said.
Descriptions of characters as "fat," "ugly" and "crazy" have been removed. "This is absurd censorship," said the author Salman Rushdie on Twitter.
Three years ago, when the world shut down during the pandemic, Kyle Rawleigh had a lot more freedom from his full time job in logistics to tap into his creative side.
Buyers received a letter confirming their $600 copy was "hand-signed by Bob Dylan." Then the publisher apologized, saying that wasn't the case.
The daughter of the store's owner stopped by the WCCO studio to share her recommendations of books to give your loved ones this holiday season.
These books have been banned at schools and libraries. Why?
A group of Bloomington Volunteers are hopeful you're feeling the need to read. They've spent the last few months creating a book lover's paradise, all for a good cause.
Book banning in libraries and schools is gaining momentum across the country.
Between July 2021 and June 2022, books were banned 2,532 times.
The season's first blast of below zero temperatures settles in overnight. Some from a homeless encampment need a new place to shelter in the cold.
Back in the day, it was called Lookout Mountain.
"I've known for 18 years that I was going to outlive my kids" said single-mother Liz Naylor.
More than 550 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are returning home this week after a 10 month deployment in Kuwait.
"I think it's so awesome to do something that's never been done," said junior Jade Jackson.
The season's first blast of below zero temperatures settles in overnight. Some from a homeless encampment need a new place to shelter in the cold.
"I've known for 18 years that I was going to outlive my kids" said single-mother Liz Naylor.
More than 550 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are returning home this week after a 10 month deployment in Kuwait.
For the eighth year, WCCO is partnering with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans in the fight to end veteran homelessness.
Metro Transit buses and trains will soon get a multi-million dollar investment in safety improvements.
Back in the day, it was called Lookout Mountain.
"I think it's so awesome to do something that's never been done," said junior Jade Jackson.
Minnesota is home to one of USA Today's Best Holiday Historic Home Tours in the country, and it's just a short drive from the Twin Cities.
Cold weather advisories are in effect for northern Minnesota from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning for dangerous wind chills around minus 35 degrees.
Deputies cited a driver in southern Minnesota after they rear-ended a school bus full of children on Monday morning.
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
"I've known for 18 years that I was going to outlive my kids" said single-mother Liz Naylor.
Katie White had just received a new heart when she started making jewelry from her Mayo Clinic room.
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.
After a judge halted a planned lottery for cannabis license "preapproval" last month, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management said it was skipping past that process entirely and focusing on a standard licensing period in late spring and early summer of 2025.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
An 18-year-old Richfield woman has pleaded guilty in connection to a violent carjacking of a metro business owner.
The gun found on the suspect in last week's killing of United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, the NYPD said Wednesday.
Steven Bailey, 56, was charged with two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide along with nine other counts related to criminal vehicular operation in the September crash.
Top state leaders announced millions in funding Tuesday to support law enforcement recruitment and training across Minnesota.
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
One of the world's biggest concert promoters is set to run Shakopee's yet-to-be-named 19,000-seat amphitheater.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
"I think it's so awesome to do something that's never been done," said junior Jade Jackson.
The Big Ten released the Gopher's 2025 schedule. First game of the season will be against Buffalo.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's career-defining game against the Falcons on Sunday was enough to get a big nod from the NFL.
Matt Boldy was the only scorer in the shootout and lifted the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.
The New England Patriots have added a kicker, signing John Parker Romo to the team's practice squad.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Back in the day, it was called Lookout Mountain.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
The season's first blast of below zero temperatures settles in overnight. Some from a homeless encampment need a new place to shelter in the cold.
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.
We have hit zero for the first time this season. There are several cold weather alerts in place across the state. Thursday will feel similar with temps hitting a high in the single digits. We do warm up Friday. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks everything down.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest chilly forecast.
There’s a big chill ahead, as the Twin Cities area will dip below zero degrees for the first time this season.
We have hit zero for the first time this season. There are several cold weather alerts in place across the state. Thursday will feel similar with temps hitting a high in the single digits. We do warm up Friday. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks everything down.
Over the years Duluth's Enger Tower has caught the attention of overseas royalty.
Giacomo Naylor and his family are setting out on "G's Last Stand." A family road trip to places Giacomo wants visit.
The 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division is back home after spending 10 months in the Middle East.
Propane tanks sparked a fire at a homeless encampment leading dozens to seek shelter as our temps drop below zero.