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Many vacations are planned around different things, including visiting historical sites, the beach and different wineries. Beer enthusiasts can also have the vacation of their dreams by planning a beercation.
Many vacations are planned around different things, including visiting historical sites, the beach and different wineries. Beer enthusiasts can also have the vacation of their dreams by planning a beercation.
The case of three teenage girls who possibly tried to join Islamic State militants poses vexing questions for U.S. officials about terror groups' use of social media to recruit people inside the United States.
The number of commuters riding their bikes to work keeps getting bigger in the City of Lakes. A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Minneapolis has an estimated 8,300 bike commuters.
The Minnesota Wild went into Game 5 Saturday night knowing that winning away from Xcel Energy Center would be a tough task, having dropped the previous two games of the series in Denver. The men wearing the striped shirts didn't make it any easier for them.
Sometimes, it's hard for the Colorado Avalanche to remember that Nathan MacKinnon is just 18 years old and only a rookie. Because he keeps coming through in big moments.
The search for a missing Minnesota father and son continues in the mountains west of Denver, Colo. Tuesday. Damien McManus and his 18-year-old son Evan -- a St. Louis Park High School Senior -- were last seen six days ago.
Kevin Love started practicing early for All-Star weekend, making six of 11 shots from 3-point range and totaling 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-90 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
The best defense is a good offense, the old adage does. While that might not prove true for football, but it may do so for ads.
The Minnesota Vikings will play one more time at the Metrodome before the building is torn down. While most eyes are on the field during a game, WCCO found that police have plenty to do that has nothing to do with football.
Ty Lawson scored 23 points, reserve Nate Robinson added 15 and the Denver Nuggets held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-110 on Wednesday night.
Reigning Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn has crashed while training ahead of her return to racing following major knee surgery.
Wilson Chandler made pivotal shots down the stretch for the Denver Nuggets — and Andre Miller bailed him out when he made a key miss. Chandler scored 19 points, including a 3-pointer and three free throws late in the game.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office says a 29-year-old man from Denver, Colorado, died after jumping from a cliff into a lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The sheriff's office identified the man as Chase Winkey.
Authorities said a Rosemount man was one of five people killed in an avalanche near Denver, Colo., earlier this week.
It seems Minneapolis is at the top of another list.
A woman with ties to Minnesota is missing in Colorado. The last time anyone heard from 51-year-old LeAnn "Annie" Meyer, of St. Peter, Minn., was two weeks ago, back on February 23.
Denver goalie Juho Olkinuora made 33 saves as the Pioneers beat suddenly punchless Minnesota 2-0 on Friday in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association game.
Goalie Juho Olkinuora made 26 saves to lead Denver to a 3-0 win Friday over Minnesota-Duluth in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Nick Jensen scored two goals at St. Cloud State beat Denver 5-2 on Friday to knock the Pioneers out of first place in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio will not travel with the team for a two-game road trip to Utah and Denver this week because of back spasms.
David Boehm and Brance Orban had a goal and two assists each to lead Bemidji State to a 5-1 win over Denver Saturday in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Sam Brittain stopped 33 of 36 shots on goal to lead Denver to a 4-3 win on Friday over Minnesota State, Mankato in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
Senior forward Chris Knowlton scored his first three goals of the season Saturday to lead Denver to a 6-1 Western Collegiate Hockey Association win over St. Cloud State.
It may have been a surprise to some, but the first presidential debate had a great deal of substance.
Denver will be in the spotlight Wednesday night as President Barack Obama and Republican candidate for President Mitt Romney square off in their first debate.
The Minneapolis Fire Department is holding a series of information sessions for potential candidates with two coming up this week
The Twin Cities will get another cloud-free day on Thursday, helping to melt more snow.
Officials say a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on Highway 64 when it lost control in the slush and crossed the center lane, striking a semi traveling southbound.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
The Minneapolis Fire Department is holding a series of information sessions for potential candidates with two coming up this week
Families of five men killed by police in Minnesota have settled a lawsuit with the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
Regions Hospital in the east metro will soon be the home of enough live-saving machines that they will no longer have to turn patients away to seek care elsewhere.
Teachers at Henry High School showed up to their classrooms on Tuesday with a layer of water across the floors.
Officials say a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on Highway 64 when it lost control in the slush and crossed the center lane, striking a semi traveling southbound.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
A man who went by the alias "Dirty Harry" pleaded not guilty Wednesday to seven counts of human smuggling after being accused of helping ferry people from Canada into Minnesota.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended.
Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, told coworkers he was getting cold but continued to work. His coworkers believe he may have entered a hypothermic state, losing hand mobility and strength a short time later.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed bipartisan bills designed to create a statewide electric vehicles charging network.
Wisconsin's top Republican is deriding supporters of former President Donald Trump who are trying to recall him from office.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records.
Shelters are getting ready for the snow that's coming for us
A 6-year-old is expected to be OK after being hit by a car in St. Paul. Police say she has a broken leg and other minor injures.
Our dry winter has not helped our drought, Sunday's expected snow should help but still not clear just how much.
DJ Mad Mardigan and a local teen cancer survivor have teamed up to encourage and support patients at Children's Masonic
A section of Lake Street near the old K-mart has become a symbol of what experts say is an overwhelmed immigration system.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
Marijuana is legal for recreational use in Minnesota, but just how the state will roll out the new legal market by next year's target date is up for debate.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Disability advocates and people with disabilities rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda Wednesday, pushing for more inclusive laws statewide.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has been a strong supporter of cannabis legalization, is launching his own edible brand on 4/20.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
As Minneapolis prepares for Uber and Lyft to skip town, several City Council members are hoping more discussions can keep the companies from leaving.
The PIIC said Thursday Island Peži will open in the next few months "subject to obtaining all necessary Tribal licensure and approval."
A man who went by the alias "Dirty Harry" pleaded not guilty Wednesday to seven counts of human smuggling after being accused of helping ferry people from Canada into Minnesota.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
A 32-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to illegal firearm charges following a Minneapolis street gang crackdown last summer.
The Iowa attorney general's office said it is still working on an audit of its victim services that has held up emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assault despite having a completed draft in hand.
A police chase turned into a standoff that lasted until almost midnight in the west metro.
Regions Hospital in the east metro will soon be the home of enough live-saving machines that they will no longer have to turn patients away to seek care elsewhere.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
Minnesota medical cannabis patients would be able to grow up to 16 plants at home under a bill in the state legislature — double the amount allowed for adults under the new law legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
It's a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but as a healthy 35-year-old, cancer was nowhere near Chris Rodriguez's radar.
North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale says it's closing its outpatient mental health programs, and two neonatal intensive care hospitals, leaving more than 100 employees without a job.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Bad Bunny fans were notified on Thursday morning that his Saturday concert at Target Center has been canceled.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A British regulator is look into a report that the Princess of Wales' medical records may have been breached by a hospital worker.
Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start to beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 106-91.
Nothing says spring baseball in Minnesota quite like clearing out snow. The St. Paul Saints' grounds crew has its hands full. Opening day is Friday.
Minnesota Twins draft pick, Travis Adams, saved a Fort Myers man from a house fire while in town for spring training.
The Twins will take on the Royals in Kansas City on MLB Opening Day.
The Iowa star's deep range has expanded the scope of possibilities for up-and-coming women's basketball players, much the way NBA star Stephen Curry changed the men's game more than a decade ago.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting. But now because of a new agreement that has support from charities, Minnesota tribes and key legislators, it’s possible it really could happen.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL Lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify. But Republicans say subsidizing families with that high an income is just wrong. Rep. Anne Neu Brindley of North Branch also points to state regulations that make it unappealing and expensive to run a day care.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
You've heard of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, but how about St. Urho driving the grasshoppers out of Finland?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
As a kid, Derek Otteson loved hot rods and race cars, and he always thought his career would involve working with his hands. He never imagined that food trucks would be his focus.
There's a chance the recent storms will put a dent in the state's drought, but in recent years, drought has returned with vigor by late summer. That had us wondering: How long can droughts last, and what helps them persist? Good Question.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
If you thought spring has sprung, think again. Some call March Minnesota's second winter, but why do we often see a measurable snow storm in the month of March? Good Question.
Investment advisor Vanguard reports that 3.6% of workers took a hardship withdrawal from their 401(k) last year. That's a record high.
Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Twin Cities will get another cloud-free day on Thursday, helping to melt more snow.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says warmer air will start creeping in from the south on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be a quiet and cold night as we drop back to the low teens.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
Divers have recovered two bodies days after a cargo ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.
Scientists say artificial intelligence can play matchmaker by predicting personality types in dogs.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
“The Big Bite Hot Dog" sparkling water combines the taste of the hot dog into one refreshing beverage — ketchup and mustard included.
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