NFL Week 5 AFC North Picks: 'The AFC North Has Been The Best Division In Football,' Says CBS Pittsburgh's Bob Pompeani
In Week 5 in the AFC North, the Steelers, Ravens and Browns all chase their fourth win in the NFL's most competitive division.
Indianapolis Colts
Taylor Makes Hefty Workload Pay Off As Colts Beat Vikings
It was another ugly day for Minnesota. Kirk Cousins had a 0.0 passer rating late into the third quarter, thanks in part to drops, one of which sailed through the hands of Bisi Johnson and into the arms of Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II.
'It's Still A Brotherhood': Rhodes, Theilen Embrace Reunion Weekend In Vikings-Colts Matchup
Xavier Rhodes and Adam Thielen came to training camp together as rookies in 2013, one of them the Vikings' first-round draft pick from Florida State, the other an undrafted rookie from Minnesota State.
AP Source: Colts Continue Building Defense By Signing Fmr. Viking Xavier Rhodes
The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent cornerback Xavier Rhodes on Thursday, adding another potentially key piece to their defense.
Key Matchups For NFL Wild Card Weekend
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Keidel: Why Josh McDaniels Jilted Colts To Stand Pat
Patriots offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, who was set to be the Colts' next head coach, decided not to go at the last minute. But why?
2017 NFL Holiday Wish List
The end of the year is upon us, which means it's time to create holiday wish lists. We took a shot at guessing what some people and teams around the NFL are wishing for this year.
CBS Sports' Steve Tasker On Week 14 Colts-Bills Matchup, More
THE NFL ON CBS' Steve Tasker weighs in on the Week 14 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, and more.
Boomer Esiason On AFC South Playoff Race
CBS Sports and INSIDE THE NFL analyst Boomer Esiason weighed in on the AFC South playoff picture, and which teams have a real chance at making the postseason.
CBS Sports' Adam Archuleta On Week 10 Browns-Lions Matchup, More
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CBS Sports' Jay Feely On Week 3 Browns-Colts Matchup, More
NFL on CBS analyst Jay Feely gives his input on the Week 3 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts.
Keidel: 2017 NFL Draft First-Round Winners And Losers
The Cleveland Browns, perennial draft and regular-season losers, picked Myles Garrett, putting them among the 2017 NFL Draft winners.
CBS Sports' Solomon Wilcots Discusses AFC Games To Watch In Week 16
Solomon Wilcots, former NFL safety and current NFL ON CBS analyst, discusses three important week 16 matchups in the AFC.
Andrew Luck Expected To Play Vs. Vikings
Andrew Luck was a full participant at Friday's practice and is expected to start Sunday when the Colts visit Minnesota.
5 Must-See Cities On Your Midwest Road Trip
A profile of the five must-see cities on a road trip through the Midwest
Final NFL Power Rankings
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your final power rankings of the season.
Final NFL Power Rankings
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your final power rankings of the season.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 16
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 16.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 15
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 15.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 14
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 14.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 13
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 13.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 12
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 12.
Top 5 Creepiest NFL Mascots
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NFL Power Rankings: Week 11
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 11.
NFL Power Rankings: Week 10
It's tough to keep up with all the action in NFL. Here's your power rankings heading into Week 10.
Latest News
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
COVID In Minnesota: MDH unveils new, weekly reporting methods
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday delivered its first new, weekly update on COVID-19 data since switching from a daily schedule.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
Concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
St. Cloud "Barbie" home listed on the market, goes viral for vintage vibes
A unique home in St. Cloud has gone on the market and is grabbing the internet's attention.
Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Watch Live: Biden presents Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the country's highest civilian honor, intended for people who have made significant contributions to the U.S.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
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Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
Next Weather: Warm, muggy Thursday, with isolated storms possible later on
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Greater Minnesota News
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St. Cloud "Barbie" home listed on the market, goes viral for vintage vibes
A unique home in St. Cloud has gone on the market and is grabbing the internet's attention.
Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Next Weather: Warm, muggy Thursday, with isolated storms possible later on
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Politics
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Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Watch Live: Biden presents Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the country's highest civilian honor, intended for people who have made significant contributions to the U.S.
Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Consumer News
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Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
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Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
Teenager critically wounded in St. Paul shooting
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a boy fighting for his life.
Health
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COVID In Minnesota: MDH unveils new, weekly reporting methods
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday delivered its first new, weekly update on COVID-19 data since switching from a daily schedule.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
Sports
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Wild enter 2022 NHL draft with 2 first round picks
After a disappointing first round playoff exit by the winningest team in franchise history, the cash-strapped Wild will look to add some impactful players in the first round of the NHL draft Thursday.
Timberwolves introduce Rudy Gobert
The Timberwolves introduced their star acquisition, center Rudy Gobert, at a press conference on Wednesday.
Wild GM Bill Guerin says Kirill Kaprizov is fine, still in Russia
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Minnesota Wild re-sign defenseman Jake Middleton to 3-year deal
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Finding Minnesota
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Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
Good Question
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
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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.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
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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Weather
Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that there is a rain or thunderstorm chance by the afternoon and evening, and a chance for pop-up showers Friday.
Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
Humidity levels will stay high on Thursday, and isolated storms are possible starting in the afternoon.
Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
Thursday if off to a warm and muggy start, with isolated isolated storms possible later on.
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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Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
A summer pairing from Madden's on Gull Lake
Head Chef Darrell Lorenz and bartender Melissa Kinney share recipes for togarashi salmon and yuzu honey, and a pear martini.
How to protect your garden from pests, critters
Karen Bachman Thull shared some advice for gardeners.
Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that there is a rain or thunderstorm chance by the afternoon and evening, and a chance for pop-up showers Friday.
People check phones more often in silent mode, study finds
Phone addiction doubled when devices on silent, according to a new study out of Penn State.