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When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers this weekend, the temperature outside could be in the mid-20s. But on the field, and in the stands, it will be a good 50-degrees warmer.
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When the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers this weekend, the temperature outside could be in the mid-20s. But on the field, and in the stands, it will be a good 50-degrees warmer.
Every year, Americans waste about 40 percent of the food we grow and make. Experts say part of that reason could be people don't understand the dates printed on the packaging of the foods.
According to AAA, the average gas price in Minnesota is $2.52/gallon, but it fluctuates between $2.25/gallon and $2.75/gallon.
Some studies say drinking can have health benefits, others say it's best to avoid all together. So which should you believe? Good question.
Have you noticed yourself reaching for moisturizer more often these past two weeks? Dry, winter air came early this year, and so did itchy skin. "Cold air has less moisture in it and the air is basically sucking the moisture out of our skin," said dermatologist Dr. Karla Rosenman. "It's evaporating, and so that's one of the reasons why moisturizing helps a lot. Moisturizing is a sealant, so you're putting a layer of sealant on your skin and it blocks the path of evaporation."
"Give to the Max Day" is Thursday. It's an annual chance to donate to your favorite charity. Last year, Minnesotans gave more than 20-million dollars on that day. But what should you ask a charity before you give?
DFL Gov.-elect Tim Walz says Minnesota needs to raise the gas tax to fix the state's roads, but the idea of paying more at the pump doesn't sit well with some drivers.
A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology finds that increased use of phones and tablets could make children more likely to be nearsighted. It's an eyesight trend that's been on the rise for decades.
This holiday season, Amazon announced it will send out a traditional 35-page catalog filled with toys.
They're now just a part of voting -- those little red stickers we wear to show everyone we did our civic duty.
In June of this year, the United States Supreme Court struck down a Minnesota law that banned voters from wearing political attire at the polls. Following that decision, the Secretary of State's office revised its guidance and what is and is not allowed in the polling place on Election day.
Just one week before the election, President Trump said he can change what it means to be born in America. In an interview with Axios, he says wants to challenge birthright citizenship, which has been part of the United States Constitution for 150 years.
In the week before Nov. 8, 2016, many of the polls showed Hillary Clinton ahead. After a win by Donald Trump, that had some questioning whether they should even trust polls anymore.
We try to eat healthier, especially when feeding our families. That can get expensive, so when does it pay to go organic? To get the USDA Organic Seal, crops cannot have any genetically-modified organisms, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation or certain pesticides. A short list of pesticides are allowed.
After the prize is given out where does rest of the lottery money go? Good Question.
At least 20 scientific studies over the years have shown no link between sugar and a child's behavior.
Campaigns, outside political groups and political parties have started to text potential voters in the run-up to the election. Those texts had Tracy from Plymouth asking: How do campaigns get my phone number?
University of Minnesota etymologist Anatoly Liberman says everyone in England was using the word "fall" hundreds of years ago. It makes sense, with the annual falling of leaves. But around the 1600s or so, for reasons unknown, they also starting using the French word "autumn." Both of them made their way over to the United States.
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced it wants to require pharmaceutical companies to list the price of prescription drugs in television ads.
By this point in the political season, it often feels like all television watchers see are campaign ads. Most of the time, those commercials include voices over scary or happy pictures.
By the time the rain stops in Minnesota, the water will have come down for three days. So, how much would that be in snow? Good Question.
The average tenure of a Cabinet member is two to three years. Mid-terms are often a time that Cabinet members decide to step aside.
According to a U.N. organization report released Sunday, scientists are warning the planet will experience extreme weather and deadly food shortages if no drastic action is taken by 2030. So, what are top ways we produce emissions? Good Question.
Rising federal interest rates could be an opportunity to grow your savings account -- if your money's in the right place. So, should you switch banks? Good Question.
This Saturday, the ice at the Xcel Energy Center will be ready to go as the Minnesota Wild open their season against the Vegas Golden Knights. So, how do the crews prepare the ice? Good Question.
A Twin Cities man is accused of stealing his dog from an animal hospital after it had been deemed dangerous and ordered to be euthanized by officials.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Cool and comfortable weather will settle in Thursday in the Twin Cities before a weekend warm-up.
Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
A Twin Cities man is accused of stealing his dog from an animal hospital after it had been deemed dangerous and ordered to be euthanized by officials.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to close the Minnehaha off-leash dog area after the land was identified as a likely Native American burial site.
If the case is moved to federal jurisdiction, it will still be prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Federal officers arrested two more anti-ICE protesters Wednesday in the Twin Cities, with both going before a judge in St. Paul federal court hours later.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
Aaron Banks, 52, entered a guilty plea to one count of theft as part of a plea deal, according to court records.
A crash between an SUV and a motorcycle in eastern Minnesota earlier this month left three people dead, officials said.
Authorities say a semi truck driver in southern Minnesota sideswiped another vehicle Tuesday morning, causing a collision with a third car and killing one of the drivers.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
President Trump is back in Washington after signing the U.S.-Iran agreement in a surprise move.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to close the Minnehaha off-leash dog area after the land was identified as a likely Native American burial site.
The federal government accused 15 people of working together to block and try to hurt ICE agents. The charges lay out some violent rhetoric. But Ubah Ali found some community groups think the government is trying to shift the story.
Emotions were high Wednesday as the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board decided the fate of the Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park. Frankie McLister was there for the final say.
Federal officers arrested two more anti-ICE protesters Wednesday in the Twin Cities, with both going before a judge in St. Paul federal court hours later.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
A Twin Cities man is accused of stealing his dog from an animal hospital after it had been deemed dangerous and ordered to be euthanized by officials.
If the case is moved to federal jurisdiction, it will still be prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Federal officers arrested two more anti-ICE protesters Wednesday in the Twin Cities, with both going before a judge in St. Paul federal court hours later.
A St. Paul man is accused of threatening Kaohly Her when she served in the Minnesota House of Representatives on the day her colleague Melissa Hortman was assassinated inside her home.
Aaron Banks, 52, entered a guilty plea to one count of theft as part of a plea deal, according to court records.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Twin Cities native Michael Larsen, better known as Eyedea, made a name for himself with his freestyle battle rap skills and as one-half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Olivia Miles set a WNBA rookie record with 24 first-half points on her way to a career-high 31 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 99-83 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit has welcomed an infusion of new talent and agreed to a new contract.
It may have been a bumpy start when Jayden Kurtz first stepped on the ice. Fast forward 15 years and Kurtz is coming off a week spent at the NHL draft combine.
This time in track and field, Lucy Haugland is competing in the 400, 800 and 1,500 meters in front of a hometown crowd.
Trevor Larnach led off the game with a home run, Kody Clemens added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins clinched another series in Texas with an 12-2 victory over the Rangers.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Breezy northwest winds and lower humidity will keep temperatures near 70 degrees. It will feel noticeably cooler than earlier this week.
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.
Cool and comfortable weather will settle in Thursday in the Twin Cities before a weekend warm-up.
Cool and comfortable weather will settle in Thursday in the Twin Cities before a weekend warm-up.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be breezy and cool with highs in the low-70s.
Authorities arrested two more anti-ICE protesters, President Trump formally signed an agreement to end the war with Iran and more.
Breezy northwest winds and lower humidity will keep temperatures near 70 degrees. It will feel noticeably cooler than earlier this week.
It's almost time for one of the biggest shopping events of the year -- Amazon Prime Days. As you hunt for the best deal, facilities are prepping for an influx of orders.
Dozens of dog owners will have to find a new place to take their pups after a heated meeting ended with a vote to ban animals from a dog park, plus more of the day’s top stories.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state.