IRS to refund 1.6M people who missed tax deadlines during pandemic
Tax agency will forgo some late fees for people who were affected by health crisis, with average refund of $750.
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Taxpayers Can Now Start Filing For 2021 Income Tax Returns
Taxpayers have a few extra days this year to file; they're due Monday, April 18. The state's revenue department shared a few pointers Monday morning in anticipation of the kickoff for filing.
Everything You Need To Know Before Filing Your Income Taxes This Year
This year the IRS will start accepting tax returns in mid-February. But there are a few changes this year that you should know about.
Wisconsin GOP Proposes 10 Percent Income Tax Cut
Gov. Evers campaigned on paying for an income tax cut by reducing a corporate tax cut program by about $340 million.
2018 Minnesota Tax Returns Will Be A Bigger Pain Than Usual
Filing Minnesota state income tax returns for 2018 is going to be more of a pain than usual.
IRS Paycheck Checkup Calculator
Ever wondered if you'll get a refund or owe Uncle Sam at tax time? The IRS wants us to stop guessing.
Extra Days To File: Tax Day 2016 Is Not April 15th
Tax Day 2016 is not on April 15 as usual. Instead, it has been moved to April 17 because of Washington D.C.'s Emancipation Day. Here is a look at why Tax Day is on April 15 to begin with, what Emancipation Day is, and when Tax Day can be moved to a later date.
Hey Snowbirds, You'll Want To Know About This New Residency Ruling
A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling may be costly for some snowbirds. State residents who live part-time in another state could still get slapped with a hefty income tax bill.
Number Of 'Income Millionaires' In North Dakota Grows By 81
The state Tax Department says the number of North Dakotans reporting income of more than $1 million went up 7.5 percent last year. The agency says 1,120 North Dakota taxpayers reported adjusted gross income of more than $1 million in 2014, compared with 1,041 North Dakotans in that category in 2013.
Study: Minnesota One Of Least Tax-Friendly States
A new analysis of taxes in the U.S. finds Minnesota is one of the least tax friendly states.
5 Tax Breaks New Parents Should Know About
Tax breaks can make raising children a little more affordable.
Republican Senators Want To Phase Out Social Security Tax
senate Republicans want to ditch Minnesota's tax on Social Security checks. Minnesota is one of just seven states that apply an income tax to Social Security. Seniors who make less than $25,000 a year are exempt.
Dayton Says He Will Be 'Unbound' In 2nd Term
Minnesota voters gave Gov. Dayton a solid re-election victory. But unlike the last two years of Democratic dominance, Dayton's fresh reality is a new Republican majority in the Minnesota House. "I'm proud to say that Democrats' total control of state government in Minnesota is over," said Rep. Kurt Daudt, the House minority leader. Exuberant Republicans will take back the House they lost just two years ago. That's when they battled Gov. Dayton to a budget standoff, and a 17-day government shutdown -- the longest in U.S. history.
Owner Of Shuttered Mpls. Restaurant Charged With Tax Fraud
The owner of a former Minneapolis restaurant was charged Wednesday with 68 counts of failing to pay sales tax and filing fraudulent and false tax returns. According to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, 46-year-old Michael Ralph Whitelaw underreported sales by more than $1 million, and he underpaid tax by $100,000.
It's Deadline Day To File Your Income Taxes
If you haven't filed your 2013 income taxes yet, the clock is ticking. You have until the end of the day to get them done, get them in the mail or file for an extension. Officials with the Internal Revenue Service said about 35 million tax payers wait until the last week to file their taxes.
Senate Leader: Tax-Cut Deadline 'Difficult' To Hit
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton's goal of enacting a bill cutting and repealing taxes by next Friday appears unlikely to be met. Assistant Majority Leader Katie Sieben said Friday it will be "difficult" for that chamber to pass a plan by then. The House voted 126-2 on Thursday for $500 million in tax reductions on businesses and for state income tax filers.
Cost Of New Minn. Top Income Tax Tate? It Depends
A narrow band of Minnesotans will pay a higher income tax under the new state budget. How much more? That depends. Officials say the average cost of the new tax for 54,400 filers is just shy of $7,200. But that figure can be misleading.
Minn. House Expected To Pass Sweeping Tax Bill Tonight
The Minnesota House plunged Wednesday into a debate over a bill that would raise state taxes by $2.6 billion in part by enacting the state's first alcohol tax increase in about 25 years.
Minnesota Budget's Fine Print Shows Reach Of Plan
In the far corners of Gov. Mark Dayton's budget are lesser-heralded changes that would alter how Minnesota residents pay for and interact with their government from cradle to grave.
IRS Office In Downtown Minneapolis Open Saturday
The IRS office in downtown Minneapolis will be open two Saturdays during the income tax filing season to help taxpayers who may not be able to visit an IRS office during weekday business hours.
MN Collects 9% More Than Expected In January
State tax collectors did better than expected last month as individual taxpayers withheld and paid more income taxes.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian forecast to hit Florida as Category 3 storm
The storm is expected to make landfall in Venice, south of Tampa, on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Police: 2 teens found injured after north Mpls. shooting, damaged stolen vehicle recovered
Minneapolis police say two teenagers were found injured after a reported shooting overnight on the city's north side.
2 charged say Inver Grove Heights killing followed assault during "erotic massage"
Two people charged in connection with a weekend shooting death in Inver Grove Heights told investigators the shooting occurred because the deceased assaulted one of them during an "erotic massage."
Minnesota nonprofit 1 of 10 finalists in running for $100K grant
The SEAD Project is hoping to earn more funding through the Gold Futures Challenge. It supports Asian American and Pacific Islander nonprofits that are sometimes overlooked.
Police investigate Minneapolis's 67 homicide of 2022
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
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Police: 2 teens found injured after north Mpls. shooting, damaged stolen vehicle recovered
Minneapolis police say two teenagers were found injured after a reported shooting overnight on the city's north side.
2 charged say Inver Grove Heights killing followed assault during "erotic massage"
Two people charged in connection with a weekend shooting death in Inver Grove Heights told investigators the shooting occurred because the deceased assaulted one of them during an "erotic massage."
Police investigate Minneapolis's 67 homicide of 2022
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
Eden Prairie-based cryptocurrency company files for bankruptcy
An Eden Prairie-based cryptocurrency mining company, Compute North, has filed for bankruptcy.
Twin Cities Marathon marks 40th year this weekend
You can expect to see a lot of runners in town for this Sunday's marathon. This is the 40th year for what's called the "most beautiful urban marathon in America."
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Fall colors peaking later in 2022 compared to recent years
The NWS says that the culprit is the warm September we've been enjoying -- less so the warmth of the days, but rather the lack of chill in the air at night.
2 arrested after 600+ fentanyl pills seized in Willmar
A 32-year-old man and 32-year-old woman, both from Willmar, are being held in the Kandiyohi County Jail.
Connor Erickson transferred to Mayo rehab program following head injury
The Brainerd high school football player was injured Sept. 9 during a game against Moorhead.
Group working to create mobile visitor center for St. Croix Scenic Riverway
Over a million visitors a year stop somewhere along the 255 miles of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, many of them by accident.
Monticello wedding caps off story of love on the sled dog trail
There was a wedding in Monticello on Saturday at which sled dogs were among those invited. To the newlyweds, the dogs are like family, and play an important role in their love story.
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Darrell Brooks Jr. wants to defend himself in fatal Wisconsin parade attack
A man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens of others by driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year wants to represent himself in a trial that is scheduled to begin in a little more than a week.
Kamala Harris talks abortion, makes appeal to voters in Wisconsin
Harris also spoke at a meeting of the Democratic Attorneys General Association, urging them to "fight back" for abortion rights and against those she called "extremist, so-called leaders" who were attempting to make it harder to vote.
Wisconsin agent charged in nonfatal shooting of unarmed man
The charge stems from the Feb. 3 shooting of Quadren Wilson, who survived. Wilson is Black and Wagner is white, and Wilson's family has said they believe race was a factor in the shooting.
"We didn't really expect it": Cleaning up after late summer hail storm
River Falls was hit hard with massive baseball-sized hail. There's anything from dents and dings to shattered windshields on some cars that were parked outside during Tuesday's storms.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers challenged to stop all inmate paroles
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels called Monday on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state, even though a governor can't unilaterally order them to stop and some paroles are mandated by law.
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Bernie Sanders on what Democrats need to focus on for the midterm elections
A recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Republicans are still very likely to recapture the house, but Democrats do have some momentum—including in the Senate races.
Senate moves to advance bill to prevent government shutdown
A short-term funding measure unveiled by Democrats would keep federal agencies operating through mid-December.
Battleground Tracker: GOP House lead shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest
Voters say rights and freedoms are on the ballot, along with finances and the economy.
Oath Keepers founder, codefendants face jury in highest-profile Jan. 6 trial
Prosecutors allege Stewart Rhodes and his associates conspired to use force to halt the peaceful transition of power in support of former President Trump.
Fallout continues in Brett Favre welfare fraud case
Brett Favre’s radio show and podcast have both been benched after new text messages show he put pressure on then-Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to divert state welfare funds to fund an indoor football practice facility for his college alma mater.
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Viral video of rodent dining in Minneapolis restaurant puts work of health inspectors in focus
Health inspectors are busy this time of year as colder weather prompts mice to move inside restaurants and stores.
Ex-police officer hopes device he invented, Top Kontrol, curbs carjackings
If the doors open while the car is running, the Top Kontrol device assumes a carjacking is taking place. The thief can drive the vehicle for about 15 seconds before it shuts down and an alarm goes off.
Federal Reserve Bank rep says expect higher unemployment in 2023, more interest rate hikes
Abigail Wozniak says the fed is hoping inflation might make some significant budging by the end of next year through 2024. We have a ways to go, and there will be short-term pain to get inflation down.
"Cold weather rule" goes into effect earlier than usual, on Oct. 1
Customers who may have difficulty paying their heating bill are encouraged to take advantage of energy assistance and make a payment plan.
Minnesota not collecting as much tax revenue as it could on newly legal THC edibles
At Duke's on 7 in Minnetonka, there are new drinks on the menu: seltzers infused with hemp-derived THC, an offering made possible by a recent law allowing small amounts of the intoxicating chemical that can produce a high in food and drinks.
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Police: 2 teens found injured after north Mpls. shooting, damaged stolen vehicle recovered
Minneapolis police say two teenagers were found injured after a reported shooting overnight on the city's north side.
2 charged say Inver Grove Heights killing followed assault during "erotic massage"
Two people charged in connection with a weekend shooting death in Inver Grove Heights told investigators the shooting occurred because the deceased assaulted one of them during an "erotic massage."
Police investigate Minneapolis's 67 homicide of 2022
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
2 arrested after 600+ fentanyl pills seized in Willmar
A 32-year-old man and 32-year-old woman, both from Willmar, are being held in the Kandiyohi County Jail.
Minneapolis police: Male "critically injured" in Phillips neighborhood shooting
It happened at about 2:45 p.m. near 29th Street East and 15th Avenue South in the Phillips neighborhood.
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Connor Erickson transferred to Mayo rehab program following head injury
The Brainerd high school football player was injured Sept. 9 during a game against Moorhead.
Viral video of rodent dining in Minneapolis restaurant puts work of health inspectors in focus
Health inspectors are busy this time of year as colder weather prompts mice to move inside restaurants and stores.
Ethan Glynn making steady improvement, eyes treatment at Colorado hospital
Family members say Ethan Glynn, the high school student who was paralyzed while playing football earlier this month, is steadily improving and could soon move to Colorado for treatment.
Family: Connor Erickson, injured in football game, shows improvement
Things are looking up for Conner Erickson, who suffered a serious head injury during a high school football game.
Judge denies request to lift stay of N.D. abortion trigger ban
A North Dakota judge on Friday denied a request to lift his stay of a law banning abortion while a challenge to the law's constitutionality is pending.
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Betty White memorabilia auction rakes in $4 million
The top selling item was a piece from "The Golden Girls" set, which earned 76 times its original estimate.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Twin Cities Film Fest 2022 lineup includes "Till," "Empire of Light," "She Said"
The Twin Cities Film Fest has unveiled its lineup for the 2022 festival and, as it often does, it contains a number of films tipped for this year's Oscars and year-end top 10 lists.
Locally-produced "Black Skin," inspired by murder of George Floyd, premieres this weekend
The drama follows the story of Louis, a Black man pulled over by police. The situation escalates when he is killed by officers and the incident is live-streamed.
Culture and languages collide when Ka Lia Universe steps on stage
"For a long time I had a hard time singing in my language," she says. But she's now performing a mix of English and Hmong, or "Hmonglish."
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Twin Cities Marathon marks 40th year this weekend
You can expect to see a lot of runners in town for this Sunday's marathon. This is the 40th year for what's called the "most beautiful urban marathon in America."
Vikings' stadium could reportedly host Chiefs-Bucs game due to Hurricane Ian
The Minnesota Vikings are playing in London this weekend, but according to one report, U.S. Bank Stadium may still host a football game on Sunday.
Wolves' Edwards "working to be better" after homophobic post
Anthony Edwards said he's "willing to do whatever it takes to make it right" with the LBGTQ community and Minnesota Timberwolves fans following the homophobic remarks he recently made on social media.
Vikings offense with O'Connell still a work in progress
After opening with a decisive win against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings have been tested the past two weeks.
Despite injured shoulder, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook hopes to play Sunday against Saints
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook injured his shoulder late in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions on Sunday and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
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Talking Points: Battle for the 2nd Congressional District
The most closely-watched Congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democrat Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature
In the Minnesota governor's race, there have been three different polls in less than a month with vastly different results. WCCO's Esme Murphy breaks down the credibility of those polls and looks at the battle for the Capitol.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature part 3
Talking Points talks with Republican Representative Anne Neu Brindly about taking the house.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature part 2
Talking Points talks with DFL Senator Erin Murphy about the battle for the senate.
Talking Points: Battle of the legislature (part 1)
Talking Points takes a look at the latest governor's race polls with political analysts Abou Amara and Amy Koch
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Finding Minnesota: Where better to go rock climbing than Minnesota's Rock County?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, see why people come from across the country to scale the cliffs at Blue Mounds State Park.
How a ghost town was turned into a Minnesota state park
It's a state park that's full of scenic trails and waterfalls, but it also used to be the site of a town.
The Old American Bike Barn: Take a motorcycle ride back in time in Ortonville
John Lauritsen takes us to a place in western Minnesota where vintage motorcycles still rule the road.
Minnesota was once poised to be the third largest state
Land-wise, Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state. But had politicians in the 1850s gotten their way, we would be much bigger.
The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand: 140 years of magic
"While all the other stadiums and other facilities were coming and going, this is the one that's remained. And it's as good today as it ever was," Jerry Hammer said.
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When should kids be allowed to have a phone?
If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone.
Can a sudden change in temperature affect our health?
The temperature plunge can be tough mentally and physically, too, as some people complain of cold symptoms, headaches and feeling off-kilter.
Is summer getting longer, or are other seasons getting shorter?
This month, temperatures have been above average for 12 out of 19 days in the Twin Cities.
Is the traditional "snow day" a thing of the past?
As students get into the swing of things at school, they're getting a tough reminder that a surprise day off might not be there.
How do prescription drugs get their names?
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs often have unique names, spelled in weird ways. It's a thorough process, with more rules than you might think.
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Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Pro football week 1: Packers at Vikings (Sept. 11, 2022)
The Minnesota Vikings are kicking off their 2022 season against the rival green Bay Packers. It was a match expected to draw tens of thousands to Downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesotans capture northern lights on Sept. 4, 2022
The northern lights glowed brightly in the skies over Minnesota Saturday night.
Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
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NEXT Weather: Noon report
Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast.
Fall colors peaking later in 2022 compared to recent years
The NWS says that the culprit is the warm September we've been enjoying -- less so the warmth of the days, but rather the lack of chill in the air at night.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that we could see our first overnight frost of the season.
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."
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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: Noon report
Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast.
Some Florida residents evacuate as Hurricane Ian threatens
The latest on Hurricane Ian from Tuesday.
Tips for getting your lawn and garden ready for winter
With the threat for frost in the forecast for much of the Twin Cities metro and beyond, experts suggest now is the time to make sure your gardens and lawns are ready.
Vikings' stadium could reportedly host Chiefs-Bucs game due to Hurricane Ian
The Minnesota Vikings are playing in London this weekend, but according to one report, U.S. Bank Stadium may still host a football game on Sunday.
Now's the time to enjoy winter squash
Sue Moores, Nutritionist with Kowalski’s Markets, shares a recipe for roasted squash and arugula salad.