Out-of-town visitors find fun in Minnesota snow
Many Minnesotans wasted no time hitting the sledding hills and ski trails Wednesday morning. The break in the storm sent locals and visitors outdoors.
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9 minors injured in Georgia gas station shooting, police said.
The youngest of the victims is just five years old, police said.
Grand jury thinks at least one witness committed perjury in Trump probe
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Judge orders partial release of Georgia grand jury report on Trump
A Georgia judge on Monday ordered the release of three sections of a report on efforts by the former president and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Georgia police arrest teen, his mother in connection to deadly Mall of America shooting
Law enforcement says they tracked down a teenage suspect Tuesday in connection to the fatal shooting of Johntae Hudson inside Mall of America last month.
Georgia special grand jury investigating 2020 election finishes its work
The special grand grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes has finished its work.
Sen. Warnock responds to op-ed calling him "election denier"
Warnock's runoff election victory this month gave Democrats their 51st seat in the Senate.
CBS News projects Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
Sheepdog fights off and kills 8 coyotes that attacked his flock
The fight lasted longer than half an hour, left eight coyotes dead and bloodied Casper, with skin and part of his tail torn off, the farmer said.
Warnock, Walker make final pitches to Georgia voters in Senate runoff
More than 1.8 million voters have already cast their ballots in the high-stakes runoff.
Georgia sets one-day early voting record in Senate runoff
The runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Warnock will be Dec. 6.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Fears loom over possible railroad strike
Concerns are rising of a possible railroad strike after one of the United State's largest unions rejected a deal brokered by the Biden administration. Fears loom over the impact such a strike would have on the country's economy and chain supply. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe discusses.
Midterm votes still being counted
Votes in key races are still being counted three days after Election Day. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more from Capitol Hill.
In Georgia Senate race, Warnock and Walker headed for runoff
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Trump-backed former football star Herschel Walker will go head-to-head in a December runoff.
Herschel Walker accused by second woman of paying for abortion
Walker denied the accusation on the campaign trail.
Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock face off in Senate debate
The candidates discussed a number of issues critical to the state, including the economy, election integrity and abortion.
What to know about Georgia's pivotal Senate race
The former University of Georgia football star and Heisman winner is in a tight race to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Rise in threats toward election workers
The FBI says seven states are seeing more threats to election workers ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues explains where the threats are coming from and their credibility.
Herschel Walker denies paying for a girlfriend's abortion in 2009
The Daily Beast reports that he did. The GOP Georgia Senate candidate has been an adamant opponent of abortion rights, with no exceptions.
Mother, Daughter forging 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail to raise funds for Parkinson's
Gretja Otten and her mother Susan are on the trail right now. It's a trail that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine, and takes about six months to finish.
Election officials describe Trump's pressure campaign
State election officials from Arizona and Georgia testified about the pressure they felt from then-President Trump to overturn the 2020 election and the threats they received after being falsely accused of fraud. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Former Viking Herschel Walker Files For Senate Run In Georgia
Herschel Walker carries the backing of former President Donald Trump.
Secretary Of State Beckons MLB To Bring All-Star Game To Minnesota After Withdrawing From Georgia
Major League Baseball announced Friday it was moving this summer's All-Star Game from Atlanta's Truist Park, a response to Georgia enacting a new law last month restricting voting rights.
Charges: Mai Vu Vang Arrested In Georgia After Eluding Arrest For 2 Years For $450,000 Swindle
According to investigators, Mystic Lake Casino records show that Vang spent more than one million dollars at the casino between 2012 and 2014.
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80% of receipts at major stores have "toxic" chemicals: study
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
6 accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials announced on Friday the arrests of six individuals accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Wisconsin. One of the arrested is from Minnesota.
Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events
The New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild decided not wear Pride-themed jerseys during warmups after advertising that they would. While each team has at least one star Russian player on its roster, neither specified the reason for the change.
2 additional adults charged in Zaria McKeever's death
Eriana Haynes, 24, and Tavion James, 24, have each been charged with aiding an offender after the fact.
Xcel Energy to temporarily shut down Monticello nuclear plant after two radioactive water leaks
An Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello will temporarily shut down after officials found more radioactive water leaking from the facility.
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6 accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials announced on Friday the arrests of six individuals accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Wisconsin. One of the arrested is from Minnesota.
2 additional adults charged in Zaria McKeever's death
Eriana Haynes, 24, and Tavion James, 24, have each been charged with aiding an offender after the fact.
Xcel Energy to temporarily shut down Monticello nuclear plant after two radioactive water leaks
An Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello will temporarily shut down after officials found more radioactive water leaking from the facility.
Man arrested in connection to 2021 West St. Paul fatal shooting
Authorities have arrested a man in connection to the death of Jayvon Malone, who was killed in the summer of 2021 in West. St. Paul.
Minnesota House passes "trans refuge" legislation after late debate
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
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Xcel Energy to temporarily shut down Monticello nuclear plant after two radioactive water leaks
An Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello will temporarily shut down after officials found more radioactive water leaking from the facility.
Minnesota House passes "trans refuge" legislation after late debate
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
Senate mulls pdated paid family, medical leave bill that would offer 20 weeks
The updated Senate plan offers 20 weeks paid time long-term needs -- caring for a loved one who's got dealing with cancer or bonding with a newborn post-pregnancy.
Northern Lights over Minnesota: March 23, 2023
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
Fishing company nets record number of invasive carp in Mississippi River near Winona
A fishing company just netted a record number of invasive carp in part of the Mighty Mississippi.
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Wisconsin man pleads guilty to intimidating Black neighbors
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to intimidating and interfering with Black residents who moved into a suburban Milwaukee apartment complex where he lived.
Hackers attack Wisconsin court system computer network
Hackers have attacked the Wisconsin court system's computer network, court officials said Thursday.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate OK with Jan. 6 participant
The Republican-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court said Thursday that he had no problem with someone who was on the U.S. Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection campaigning for him across the state in the waning days of the high stakes race, calling his work "invaluable."
These Minnesota cities are ranked among the best places to live in the US
A new ranking places three Minnesota cities among the best places to live in the country.
Police: Teen arrested in shooting that killed Wisconsin boy, injured 5
Milwaukee police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed another boy of the same age and left five young women injured.
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With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app's future is murky
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Minnesota House passes "trans refuge" legislation after late debate
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Senate mulls pdated paid family, medical leave bill that would offer 20 weeks
The updated Senate plan offers 20 weeks paid time long-term needs -- caring for a loved one who's got dealing with cancer or bonding with a newborn post-pregnancy.
Republicans set vote on parents' influence in schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
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Twins have most affordable home opener in MLB, study says
The study by MIBets.com looked at the cost of available ticket prices, nearby parking and beer and hot dog prices when ranking teams.
"Where are people supposed to go?": Walmart closure exposes growing gaps in north metro
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.
Legislature contemplates rebates for installing heat pumps as system gains popularity
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.
Mall of America ranks 4th among best malls to survive zombie apocalypse
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.
Hope springs eternal at Lynde Greenhouse following autumn arson
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.
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6 accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Madison, Wisconsin
Wisconsin officials announced on Friday the arrests of six individuals accused of trafficking fentanyl from Arizona to Wisconsin. One of the arrested is from Minnesota.
2 additional adults charged in Zaria McKeever's death
Eriana Haynes, 24, and Tavion James, 24, have each been charged with aiding an offender after the fact.
Man arrested in connection to 2021 West St. Paul fatal shooting
Authorities have arrested a man in connection to the death of Jayvon Malone, who was killed in the summer of 2021 in West. St. Paul.
DNA tests identify murder victim found inside crate in 1980 as Chicago man
An autopsy showed the man had been shot several times and his body had been in the water for about two weeks, the coroner's office said.
Minneapolis student-athlete recovering after being shot in both legs
A Minneapolis high school football player and wrestler is taking steps toward recovery after getting shot in both legs.
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Minnesota House passes "trans refuge" legislation after late debate
The legislation prohibits enforcing out-of-state subpoenas, arrest warrants and extradition requests for people from other states who sought treatment that is legal in Minnesota. The bill ultimately passed with a 68-62 vote.
Minnesota House set to debate and pass "trans refuge" legislation
"We have a responsibility to create more space for our community to live their fullest, authentic lives without fear of violence, rejection, abuse or political attack," said Rep. Leigh Finke.
California bill would ban foods with Red Dye No. 3, other chemicals
Foods containing any of the five chemicals are currently banned in the European Union.
Walking and talking at same time gets harder once you're 55, study says
The study noted that "poor dual-task gait performance has been linked to risk of major cognitive impairment, falls, and brain health alterations in older adults."
Drug shortages are surging, ranging from IV saline to antibiotics
Almost 300 drugs had an active shortage in 2022, a Congressional report finds. The issue poses a national security risk.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
"Hamilton" tickets could be yours for $10, if you win this contest
"Hamilton" is playing at the Orpheum Theater for nearly five weeks starting next month. And it was announced that 40 tickets will be available through a digital lottery for each performance for just $10.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
With Blockbuster website active, fans speculate on comeback
The antiquated, but still beloved, movie rental retailer has a live website – even though the company was bought by DISH in 2011 and ceased most of its operations in 2014. What is going on with the company now?
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine injured in beating at Florida LA Fitness
The rapper's injuries were not life-threatening, police said.
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Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events
The New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild decided not wear Pride-themed jerseys during warmups after advertising that they would. While each team has at least one star Russian player on its roster, neither specified the reason for the change.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Tortorella earns 700th career win, Flyers top Wild 5-4
James van Riemsdyk scored the only goal in a shootout, and Philadelphia beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4 on Thursday night for John Tortorella's 700th victory.
NHL team won't wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law
A National Hockey League team with a Russian player has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride night, citing an anti-gay Kremlin law that could imperil Russian athletes when they return home.
Twins Home Opener: New scoreboard, uniform refresh, and Jam & Lewis to throw 1st pitch
The Minnesota Twins have unveiled the full plans for the 2023 Home Opener, and there will be plenty of brand newness to behold when the words "play ball" are uttered for the first time this season.
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Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats
In the past few weeks, the information of Minneapolis Public schools stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Esme Murphy dives into the origin of cyber security threats and discovers tips to keep your information safe.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats (part 2)
In the past few weeks, Minneapolis Public School data has been stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Locally, 38 law enforcement agencies seek the assistance of Computer Forensic Services to investigate and solve cyber crimes. Murphy spoke with their Chief Technical Officer and former member of the U.S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force about the "dark web" and the Minneapolis Public Schools' response to the data breach.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats (part 3)
In the past few weeks, Minneapolis Public School data has been stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? For decades, listeners could count on WCCO's Tech Talk anchor Doug Swinhart to answers their computer questions. Swinhart shared tips to recognize phishing scams and how to browse the web with common sense.
Talking Points: Protecting yourself from cyber security threats (part 1)
In the past few weeks, the information of Minneapolis Public schools stolen by a hacker and put on the dark web. If it can happen here, can it happen anywhere? Esme Murphy spoke with Supervisory Special Agent Jacob Iverson about the FBI's investigation of domestic and foreign cyber threats to our information and infrastructure.
Talking Points: Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
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.
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Son carries on late father's record-setting 100K hat collection
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The musical mission behind a Fergus Falls' abandoned hospital
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
Raymond man's wooden models are getting worldwide attention
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
One Minnesota town's twist on bowling may be right up your alley
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 set to celebrate 30th anniversary of "Grumpy Old Men"
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
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What's the difference between "cold" and "hot" mixes for filling potholes?
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
What is the importance of a handshake? Does it still hold the same weight as it used to?
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
Student-athletes are taking advantage of NIL, but what is it?
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.
Do frozen foods have as much nutritional value as fresh foods?
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.
What exactly is a forecast model?
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
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Northern Lights over Minnesota: March 23, 2023
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
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.
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NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says expect highs in the 40s today with sunshine. We still hit the 40s on Saturday, but it will be a bit breezy.
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.
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor has the latest forecast.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
We'll warm into the mid-40s Friday in the Twin Cities.
What's the difference between "cold" and "hot" mixes for filling potholes?
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
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Attacks on American forces in Syria ratchets up tension in region
Syria's President just wrapped up a trip to Moscow last week where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Xcel Energy says no threat to public after more radioactive water found
An Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello will temporarily shut down after officials found more radioactive water leaking from the facility.
Extended: Xcel Energy official says no cause for concern over additional leakage
An Xcel Energy nuclear plant in Monticello will temporarily shut down after officials found more radioactive water leaking from the facility.
Great American Cookies opening at Rosedale
If you're shopping at Rosedale Center and need a little sweet treat to make it through your shopping, there's a new place to stop, explains Murray Kemp.
Friday fish fry: St. Paul Grill
With only a couple more Fridays left in Lent the St. Paul Grill is ready for Friday Fish Fry, executive chef Gheorghe Vatafu explains.