Couple in their 80s found dead following house explosion, fire in Hopkins
"Today is shock. It'll be a hard few weeks," said Alyssa Kennedy, one of 10 grandchildren to Herb and Sharon Vassar.
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California Man Charged In Hopkins Apartment Shooting
A 43-year-old California man faces charges in connection to Monday morning's apartment shooting in Hopkins that left one man injured.
1 Shot At Hopkins Apartment Building, Suspect In Custody
The shooter and victim "are believed to be related," police said.
Rob Gronkowski Makes Surprise Visit To Hopkins High School
Gronk completely surprised the Hopkins High School student body Monday, and delivered a check for $15,000 from his foundation.
Hopkins Junior High Students Send Solar Energy To Kenyan Villages In Need
On Friday, 60 students at Hopkins West Junior High learned just how powerful the sun can be.
Hopkins Teen With Rare Disease Surprised With New Wheelchair: 'It Was Great To See Her Smile'
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the unlikely way a dream came true for a teen who has an incredibly rare disease.
Hopkins Mainstreet Added To National Register Of Historic Places
"Hopkins is a small town sitting in the shadow of a major city, so it's very Mayberryesque," said John Haga, owner of Bongo's and Bud's Music Center.
Paige Bueckers Talks 'Surreal' Return To Minnesota For The Final Four
"I think there's a reason why I'm back here and why I'm getting the opportunity again," Paige Bueckers said. "It's crazy what God does in your life."
Women's Final Four In Minneapolis Inspires Young Basketball Stars
Players at Hopkins High School and Minnehaha Academy are heartened by the increased attention Paige Bueckers and the Final Four are bringing to women's basketball.
Hopkins H.S. Student Pushes Legislature For Free Pads, Tampons In Minnesota Schools
On a recent afternoon, 15-year-old Elif Ozturk took a trip after class at Hopkins High School to the Minnesota State Capitol. She wasn't there for a tour. She was there to testify.
Phong Yang, 36, Accused Of Stealing Rare Bonsai Trees Worth Thousands
Investigators say that Phong Yang stole Bonsai trees worth nearly $14,000 in one incident, and worth almost $8,800 in a different incident -- both were taken from the same residence, and one of the trees stolen was believed to be more than 250 years old.
Abandoned Doll Offers Lesson In Compassion For Hopkins Kindergarteners
Story time in Ellen Dischinger's kindergarten classroom at Gatewood Elementary School captures attention. But it's the story the students wrote that they're most excited to share.
After Year Of Double Shifts To Buy Food Truck, Thief Steals Hopkins Man's Dream
"A lot of people out there, they, you know, they going out there taking people's stuff and not understanding it's not the stuff you taking," Mackenson Charles said. "It's the dream you take with you."
'We Did Pretty Good': Hopkins Girls Basketball Take On No. 1 Team In The Country
This is as good as it gets in girls prep basketball. ESPNU was in town to broadcast the game between No. 1 in the country Sidwell Friends and No. 3 Hopkins. For the host Royals, who have blown out every opponent so far this season, it was a chance to see how they measure up.
Golden Valley, Hopkins Instituting Mask Mandates
Two Twin Cities suburbs announced Wednesday they will institute citywide mask mandates this week.
'Show Them Something Different': 43 Hoops Rebrands, Expands To Woodbury
43 Hoops has been well-known in Minnesota's basketball community for years, based in Hopkins.
Parents Speaking Out After Multiple Fights Break Out At Hopkins H.S.
Administrators say one fight took place around the same time students planned a sit in to protest the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and injustices in the judicial system. It's believed the fight was not related to the protest.
'It's Terrifying': Shooting At Hopkins Apartment Building Has Neighbors Nervous
Police say a man was shot at the Knollwood Apartments in Hopkins Sunday. A man is now in custody after fleeing police.
Self-Proclaimed Psychic Charged With Swindling 2 Victims Out Of $130K
Charging documents allege a Hopkins woman who called herself a psychic swindled two vulnerable adults out of more than $130,000.
Best Friends Die An Hour Apart After Hopkins Crash: 'They Were Special'
"They were like best friends, and they both went within an hour of each other," Eden Wollerman Rancaño said. "Their husbands are the ones that are left to pick up the pieces."
'I Ran Downstairs And Was Able To Hold My Baby Boy': Mother Of Hopkins Shooting Victim Says Son Died In Her Arms
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral cost for the man fatally shot Sunday night in Hopkins.
Hopkins Police Investigating Fatal Shooting At Apartment Building
Officers responded to an apartment building on the 300 block of Blake Road North around 7:45 p.m. They found a man with a gunshot wound who died at the scene.
Twin Cities Memorabilia Store Offering $10K Reward For Info On Stolen Cards
A Hopkins memorabilia store is looking for help after $160,000 worth of merchandise was stolen this week.
More Bonsai Tree Thefts Reported, This Time In Hopkins
More bonsai tree thefts have occurred in the Twin Cities, with the Hopkins Police Department now investigating two recent incidents of thefts at the same house.
Minnesota Runner Qualifies To Race In 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Joseph Klecker is heading to Tokyo with the U.S. Olympic men's track and field team after he placed third in a qualifying race Friday night.
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Minnesota State Fair will have enough officers, despite recruitment challenges
State Fair organizers estimate crowd sizes will be similar to 2019, pre-pandemic. That year, more than two million people visited the fair during the 12 days.
Reincarceration order dropped for 18 Minnesotans
The state had ordered the 18 to return to prison by Monday. But, a Ramsey County judge has granted a temporary restraining order, saying that reincarcerating the individuals could still be detrimental to their health.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivers budget recommendations for next 2 years
The mayor's proposal calls for $3.3 billion in total spending over 2023 and 2024.
George Floyd killing: Thao and Kueng reject plea deal, will have state trial
Two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd have rejected plea deals.
Visitation to be held Monday for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, Apple River stabbing victim
A visitation for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman is happening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater. Then there will be a private funeral on Tuesday.
Twin Cities nonprofit funding high school group's device to curb distracted driving
More than 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States because drivers are looking at their phones or something other than the road.
Commanding officer lauds Minnesota servicemembers 1 year after Afghanistan withdrawal
The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was both an ignominious moment in history and a shining example of American ingenuity, as our servicemembers conducted the largest airlift operation in history.
Charges: Perishea Young shot woman "at close range" on Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall
A West St. Paul woman faces decades in prison for allegedly shooting a woman in the chest last week in downtown Minneapolis.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins makes NFL's top 100 players… barely
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
Man fires gun in Columbia Heights neighborhood, triggering standoff
Police say a standoff ended peacefully Monday evening after a man fired a gun several times in a residential Twin Cities neighborhood.
Man who sold Myles Hickman drugs before deadly overdose pleads guilty to murder
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force says Myles Daniel Hickman, who was arrested by agents last August and charged with third-degree murder, admitted to selling Barnhart the drugs during his plea hearing.
Missing: Sebastion Wolbersen-O'Hara, 15, may be biking from Pine Co. to metro
An east-central Minnesota teen is missing, and authorities believe he may be trying to bike to the Twin Cities metro area.
Green Bay Packers superfan selling "Big Cheese" tailgating bus
A Packers super fan is selling his party bus named "The Big Cheese." The bus can seat 14 people. It also holds a bar, a built-in cooler, and a restroom.
2 injured in southern Minnesota ATV rollover crash
A North Mankato woman is hospitalized with serious injuries following an ATV crash Sunday in southern Minnesota.
Hopkins man, 25, drowns in northern Minnesota lake
The body of a Hopkins man was recovered from a northern Minnesota lake Saturday evening three hours after he fell overboard.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Al Franken returning to spotlight with late night guest spot
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
46 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Minnesota, vaccine supply limited
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury criminal probe, his lawyer says
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
R. Kelly trial on whether he fixed 2008 trial set to start
Two state cases are also still pending. One is a multiple count sex-abuse case out of Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago. The other is a solicitation case in Minnesota.
Sheriff: 3 injured after teen driver fails to yield at stop sign in Morrison County
Three people are in the hospital after a teenage driver failed to yield at a stop sign in Morrison County Saturday evening, according to the county sheriff's office.
2 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. as the park was closing.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's osprey cam
First we had the Department of Natural Resources' eagle cam. Now, take a look at Osprey cam.
Thousands of Minnesota nurses to decide on strike Monday
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
Driver loses control, fatally crashes after passing another car in northern Minnesota
Authorities say a driver crashed and died in northern Minnesota Sunday evening when he tried to pass another vehicle and lost control.
Carolyn Maloney says "off the record," Biden is "not running"
The congresswoman made the comments during an on-the-record interview with the New York Times Editorial Board.
Driver, 54, ejected from vehicle in Red Wing lift bridge crash
The crash happened at about 11:30 p.m., and involved a Subaru Forester traveling south along Highway 63.
Victim identified in fatal home invasion stabbing in NE Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office has identified the victim fatally stabbed in a home invasion in northeast Minneapolis last week.
Brittney Griner's defense team appeals Russia drug conviction
As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.
NEXT Weather: Scattered showers possible the next few days
For the rest of the workweek, these three things will be a constant: Each day will be a bit muggy, with mostly cloudy conditions, and with chances of scattered showers.
A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: report
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Man injured in shooting near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis
A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday night near the Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
Apple Valley police search for shooter who wounded man in trailer park
Police are looking for the shooter who injured a man Sunday afternoon in an Apple Valley trailer park.
Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
Man surrenders to Brooklyn Park SWAT team after assaulting woman, threatening to kill child
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman before threatening to kill himself and a child inside a Brooklyn Park residence Sunday morning.
Sun hold off Lynx to win 90-83 in Sylvia Fowles' final game
Alyssa Thomas scored 16 points and her key bucket and rebound helped Connecticut hold off Minnesota 90-83 on Sunday in the final WNBA game for Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles.
2 shot, 1 fatally, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
A man is dead and another is badly injured after a shooting at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
Man killed in ATV crash in Brooklyn Park
Officials say a 57-year-old man died in an ATV crash in Brooklyn Park Friday
Project DIVA International gives girls support for their dreams
Neda Kellogg is making what seems like the impossible possible for young girls, helping them live out their dreams and reach their full potential.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Boy injured in Brooklyn Park shooting; cars, apartments hit by gunfire
Police in Brooklyn Park say dozens of rounds were fired during an incident that injured a juvenile and damaged seven vehicles Saturday night.
NEXT Weather: Warmer, cloudier Monday ahead
It will reach 80 degrees in the Twin Cities Monday, and be in the mid-to-high 70s in much of the state.
Driver hits pedestrian crossing Highway 13 in Burnsville
The Minnesota State Patrol said alcohol was involved in a crash that injured a pedestrian in Burnsville Saturday night.
Was it a success? Dinkytown safety pilot program wraps up its final weekend of street closures
Campus safety hoped they would see crime dip during the three-weekend trial, specifically drive-by shootings and drag racing.
1 treated for smoke inhalation after Minneapolis fire
Crews responded to a fire on the 3200 block of Thomas Avenue North. Crews saw smoke visibly emerging from the home, and found a resident attempting to put out a now-smoldering fire.
Fargo School Board votes to halt recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
Minnesota's Voyageurs ranked among least-visited U.S. National Parks
Billed as a park of "water, islands and horizons," Voyageurs covers 218,055 acres -- 84,000 of which is water. There are more than 500 islands and four large lakes.
16-year-old passenger killed in Waconia car crash
The driver, who was in a Toyota Camry, collided with a payloader parked on the side of the road. Authorities say that it had been marked with a traffic cone, and the speed limit in the area is 30 mph.
Community members hold climate change circle to push for more city action
The circle was organized by Minneapolis locals. They're hoping to see city leaders take-up a People's Climate and Equity Plan.
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
"Harvest a New North" event aims to change North Minneapolis narrative away from violence
A coalition of churches and community groups are working together, bringing community together to celebrate a new way of thinking.
Police shoot and kill Wisconsin man after domestic dispute
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
What is the Espionage Act?
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Charges: Franklin White broke into couple's home and fatally stabbed man before fleeing
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Alcohol believed to be major factor in crash that killed 39-year-old woman
Officers say alcohol was a major factor in a fatal crash late Friday night on Highway 21.
NEXT Weather: Quiet, pleasant weekend ahead
It will be a tad muggy, but otherwise seasonable and pleasant all weekend long.
Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
Man charged with 1992 murders in apparent revenge for snowmobile crash
"He started to think about the accident that killed his father. Those thoughts led to him going to the home of Tanna Togstad," the complaint says.
Minnesota on track to have its first openly transgender lawmaker in state legislature
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
Man makes "vague comments" about Jewish people before smashing own car with patron's golf club at Oak Ridge County Club
Police in Hopkins say a man made "vague comments" about Jewish people when he approached a patron at Oak Ridge Country Club before smashing his own car with the patron's golf club.
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos fires 2020 election investigator, ends 14-month inquiry
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
Blaine man charged after allegedly shooting at motorcyclists
A Blaine man is in serious trouble with the law after he allegedly shot at a trio of motorcyclists and rammed a sheriff's deputy's squad car during an ensuing police chase.
Police say passengers weren't wearing seat belts in fatal I-35 crash near Wyoming
Minnesota State Patrol say a Chevrolet truck was traveling south on I-35, near Viking Boulevard early this afternoon when it hit a guardrail and rolled into the left median.
Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Minneapolis Trader Joe's store becomes second in country to unionize
Trader Joe's in downtown Minneapolis voted to unionize Friday, becoming the second store in the country to do so.
Minnesota BCA reports violent crime up 21.6% in 2021
Minnesota saw a 21.6% increase in violent crime in 2021 according to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's 2021 uniform crime report.
Camp Breakaway is game changer for children battling disease
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Homeowners out money for backyard pool react to developments since WCCO launched investigation
The pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation is being sued by the Attorney General's office.
Help Minnesota teachers clear their wish lists of supplies needed to improve the learning experience
Kristin Vaillancourt is a third-generation teacher working with elementary-aged special education students in the St. Louis Public School District. She has an Amazon wish list, along with nearly 400 other Minnesota teachers.
Police arrest suspect who fled the state after fatal home intrusion
The search is over for a man who police say broke into a northeast Minneapolis home and killed a man.
MnDOT: Southbound Highway 55 to close for construction near Lake Street
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing parts of southbound Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue between Lake Street and Highway 62 beginning Sunday at 11 p.m.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
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Man fires gun in Columbia Heights neighborhood, triggering standoff
Police say a standoff ended peacefully Monday evening after a man fired a gun several times in a residential Twin Cities neighborhood.
Minnesota State Fair will have enough officers, despite recruitment challenges
State Fair organizers estimate crowd sizes will be similar to 2019, pre-pandemic. That year, more than two million people visited the fair during the 12 days.
Twin Cities nonprofit funding high school group's device to curb distracted driving
More than 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States because drivers are looking at their phones or something other than the road.
Missing: Sebastion Wolbersen-O'Hara, 15, may be biking from Pine Co. to metro
An east-central Minnesota teen is missing, and authorities believe he may be trying to bike to the Twin Cities metro area.
Charges: Perishea Young shot woman "at close range" on Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall
A West St. Paul woman faces decades in prison for allegedly shooting a woman in the chest last week in downtown Minneapolis.
Greater Minnesota News
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Man who sold Myles Hickman drugs before deadly overdose pleads guilty to murder
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force says Myles Daniel Hickman, who was arrested by agents last August and charged with third-degree murder, admitted to selling Barnhart the drugs during his plea hearing.
Missing: Sebastion Wolbersen-O'Hara, 15, may be biking from Pine Co. to metro
An east-central Minnesota teen is missing, and authorities believe he may be trying to bike to the Twin Cities metro area.
2 injured in southern Minnesota ATV rollover crash
A North Mankato woman is hospitalized with serious injuries following an ATV crash Sunday in southern Minnesota.
Hopkins man, 25, drowns in northern Minnesota lake
The body of a Hopkins man was recovered from a northern Minnesota lake Saturday evening three hours after he fell overboard.
46 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Minnesota, vaccine supply limited
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Wisconsin News
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Green Bay Packers superfan selling "Big Cheese" tailgating bus
A Packers super fan is selling his party bus named "The Big Cheese." The bus can seat 14 people. It also holds a bar, a built-in cooler, and a restroom.
Police shoot and kill Wisconsin man after domestic dispute
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Charges: Franklin White broke into couple's home and fatally stabbed man before fleeing
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos fires 2020 election investigator, ends 14-month inquiry
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
Camp Breakaway is game changer for children battling disease
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Politics
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Politics
Public safety at heart of Minneapolis mayor’s budget proposal
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey laid out his budget proposal in person Monday for the first time since 2019.
Al Franken returning to spotlight with late-night guest spot
In the days following the guest host feature, Franken will be doing six sold-out shows in Minneapolis.
Al Franken returning to spotlight with late night guest spot
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury criminal probe, his lawyer says
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey delivers budget recommendations for next 2 years
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey proposed his biennial budget to the City Council Monday morning, calling for $3.3 billion in total spending over 2023 and 2024.
Consumer News
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King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Attorney general's office sues pool contractor following WCCO investigation
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
The number of factors leading to turkey meat shortage
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
With inflation rising, Mike's Discount Foods seeing bump in business
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
Crime
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Man fires gun in Columbia Heights neighborhood, triggering standoff
Police say a standoff ended peacefully Monday evening after a man fired a gun several times in a residential Twin Cities neighborhood.
Man who sold Myles Hickman drugs before deadly overdose pleads guilty to murder
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force says Myles Daniel Hickman, who was arrested by agents last August and charged with third-degree murder, admitted to selling Barnhart the drugs during his plea hearing.
Minnesota State Fair will have enough officers, despite recruitment challenges
State Fair organizers estimate crowd sizes will be similar to 2019, pre-pandemic. That year, more than two million people visited the fair during the 12 days.
Charges: Perishea Young shot woman "at close range" on Minneapolis's Nicollet Mall
A West St. Paul woman faces decades in prison for allegedly shooting a woman in the chest last week in downtown Minneapolis.
Reincarceration order dropped for 18 Minnesotans
The state had ordered the 18 to return to prison by Monday. But, a Ramsey County judge has granted a temporary restraining order, saying that reincarcerating the individuals could still be detrimental to their health.
Health
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
46 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Minnesota, vaccine supply limited
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Thousands of Minnesota nurses to decide on strike Monday
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
Entertainment
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Al Franken returning to spotlight with late night guest spot
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
Remembering Olivia Newton-John's visit to Olivia, Minn.
A month after "Grease" opened in 1978, Olivia Newton-John chartered a jet at her own expense to be the grand marshal in the centennial parade in tiny Olivia.
Sports
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Green Bay Packers superfan selling "Big Cheese" tailgating bus
A Packers super fan is selling his party bus named "The Big Cheese." The bus can seat 14 people. It also holds a bar, a built-in cooler, and a restroom.
Ibrahim's return fueled Gophers super seniors for 1 more try
Ibrahim, who had also been recruited by Fleck when he was with the Broncos, was the catalyst for bringing the band back together on offense for another run at a Big Ten West Division title.
Web extra: Extended Lynx exit interviews
WCCO talked with Lynx players.
Vikings lose to Raiders 26-20 in 1st preseason game
The Vikings' preseason started with a loss to the Raiders in Las Vegas.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins makes NFL's top 100 players… barely
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
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Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Family's 100-Foot Bluff Becomes Zip Line Adventure
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
Minnesota was site of the 'World's Largest Lefse'? You betcha!
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Millerville: Minnesota's most buttery town
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
Rochester trolleys tour the historic homes of Mayo Clinic
Architecture is celebrated on this tour, especially houses doctors once lived in. Some of the tour spots even housed such famed figures as Lou Gehrig and Ernest Hemingway, who was often seen reading his own books.
Good Question
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Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
What's leading to the early signs of fall colors?
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
How can the Inflation Reduction Act help people become energy efficient and save money?
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Why aren't manholes flush with the street?
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
How much water should we be drinking each day?
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
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New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on when Minnesotans could see rain this week.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. weather report
Scattered showers will be in the forecast from the rest of the workweek.
NEXT Weather: 3:30 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says that the next 48 hours are expected to be somewhat muggy, with chances for showers.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
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Next Weather: 6 p.m. report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on when Minnesotans could see rain this week.
Green Bay Packers superfan selling "Big Cheese" tailgating bus
A special vehicle just hit the market, and it's ready for game day.
Minnesota servicemembers lauded one year after Afghanistan pullout
The American withdrawal from Afghanistan was both an ignominious moment in history and a shining example of American ingenuity as servicemembers conducted the largest airlift operation in history.
Eden Prairie students create rearview mirror device to curb distracted driving
More than 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States because drivers are looking at their phones or something other than the road.
Minnesota State Fair crowds expected to return to pre-pandemic levels
Kirsten Mitchell reports on security plans for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.