Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie bombing now in U.S. custody
Authorities say the Libyan man suspected of making the bomb that destroyed a passenger plane over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 is in U.S. custody.
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Artist Banksy calls on people to shoplift at Guess store
The street artist is accusing retailer Guess of using his designs without his permission.
Cris Carter travels to London with Vikings
Hall of Famer Cris Carter made the trip to London as special team ambassador for the Vikings, interrupting his schedule working on a tv show for entrepreneurs.
Vikings' Lewis Cine fractures leg, needs surgery
Minnesota Vikings rookie Lewis Cine was carted off the field with a leg injury late in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Vikings fans travel to London for game against Saints
Ben and Emily Theis are two big Vikings fans who flew all the way to England to watch the team play against the Saints in London on Sunday.
Elysian American Legion hosts Vikings pajama party
Vikings fans got up early, dressed in their pajamas, to eat some omelettes, drink Bloody Marys and Mimosas, and watch the Vikings take on the Saints in London.
Vikings travel to London to take on Saints this Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings traveled across the pond to London where the team will take on the New Orleans Saints Sunday morning.
No more Paddington bears and marmalade at queen tributes, officials say
They're cute — but not environmentally friendly.
King Charles III formally proclaimed Britain's new monarch
For the first time ever, people around the world were able to watch the proceedings of the Accession Council - a centuries old constitutional tradition - play out live.
Bright Spot: Triplet tigers born in London
This morning's Bright Spot features triplet tigers born in London.
Vikings On London Game: 'Just Another Road Trip'
This week is a whole lot about winning a football game and staying in first place in the division before the bye week.
4 Things To Know: London Bombing, St. Louis Protests & The Vikings
Here's a look at the four things you need to know for Sept. 17, 2017.
Police: Vehicle Strikes Several Pedestrians On London Road
The van struck a crowd of worshipers leaving a mosque early Monday morning, killing one person and injuring several others.
12 Arrested Following London Bridge Terror Attack
British police say they have arrested 12 people in east London over the attack in the London Bridge area.
Police: 6 Die In London Attacks; Police Kill 3 Suspects
London's police say six people died and 20 were injured in the attacks in the center of London. Police shot dead three suspects.
Top Shakespeare Sites In England
Five must-see Shakespeare sites in England to observe the 400th anniversary of his death in 1616.
Good Questions: Dial Tones, Pronto Pups, Driving In The U.K.
Every Friday, Heather Brown answers some of our viewers burning questions. This week, she tells us abotu the reverse roads in the U.K., dial tones on cell phones and of course, Pronto Pup!
Terror Group Threatens Mall Of America, Others, In New Video
The terror group that carried out the deadly attack at a shopping mall in Kenya is calling for a similar attack on a western mall, specifically mentioning the Mall of America, among others.
Best International Destinations For The Holidays
Here's a look at five of the best international destinations for the holidays.
Local Cancer Survivor Medals In Invictus Games
Marianne Reilly is like any experienced cyclist. Every day she relies on two wheels to get out and go. But her bike is more than transportation, it's a reason to keep living. "This was my way of getting back on the horse, so to say," Reilly said. Three years ago, doctors discovered she had a brain tumor the size of a small grapefruit.
How To Save Money On A Trip To Europe
With a little bit of planning, a trip to Europe can be surprisingly affordable.
A Travel Guide To London, England
Read on for a visitor's guide to transportation, dining, hotels and the top attractions in London.
Vikings Beat Steelers In London
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-27 in London on Sunday for their first win of the season.
5 Things To Know From Vikings' Win Over Steelers
The Minnesota Vikings got on the jet back to the United States with newfound reasons to believe they can salvage this season. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, an unsuccessful London trip means it already could be time to start looking toward next year.
Vikings Fans In London: Sept. 2013
Many die-hard Vikings fans crossed the pond to watch the team play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembely Stadium in London on Sept. 20, 2013.
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St. Thomas takes 60-54 victory over South Dakota State
Andrew Rohde had 15 points in St. Thomas' 60-54 win against South Dakota State on Thursday night.
Crews battle large fire near Vermillion
The Inver Grove Heights Fire Department said there is no water or fire hydrants in the area, so they need to use tender trucks to run a water shuttle to suppress the fire.
Minnesota House set to pass bill setting new benchmark of 100% carbon-free energy by 2040
Minnesota Democrats on Thursday are poised to pass one of their top priorities to curb the impact of climate change by setting a new benchmark requiring utilities move to a cleaner energy future.
5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
5 Twin Cities chefs named James Beard Award semifinalists
Five Twin Cities chefs are in the semifinals for the prestigious James Beard Awards.
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5 Twin Cities chefs named James Beard Award semifinalists
Five Twin Cities chefs are in the semifinals for the prestigious James Beard Awards.
Fishing trailer explosion damages home, vehicle near White Bear Lake
A big blast from a fishing shack damaged a building and a vehicle just south of White Bear Lake.
Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
A federal judge in October ruled that cost-saving measures U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made ahead of the 2020 election hurt mail delivery.
Jurors find Cody Fohrenkam guilty of murder in Deshaun Hill's killing
Cameras are not allowed inside the proceedings, WCCO's Jonah Kaplan confirmed with court sources that footage from several home and business surveillance videos were shown in court.
Daniel Holmgren Jr. charged with shooting White Bear Lake officer who was serving arrest warrant
The man accused of shooting and injuring a White Bear Lake officer on Tuesday night now faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder.
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Crews battle large fire near Vermillion
The Inver Grove Heights Fire Department said there is no water or fire hydrants in the area, so they need to use tender trucks to run a water shuttle to suppress the fire.
Gun owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
Biden admin moves to protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from planned mine
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.
Minnesota Senate votes to pass bill that would ban discrimination based on hairstyle
The Minnesota Senate voted 45-19 to approve the Crown Act, prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyle.
NEXT Weather: Another round of snow moves through overnight, leaving behind slick roads
Overnight into Friday, temps will start to rise ahead of a system that will crank out a round of snow.
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Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
Abortion front and center in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court touts her support for abortion rights. The winner of the April 4 election will determine whether the court remains under control of conservative justices or flips to a liberal majority.
Wisconsin's estimated budget surplus tops $7 billion
Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is now forecast to reach $7.1 billion by July, up more than half a billion dollars from the previous estimate two months ago.
Western Wisconsin authorities searching for escaped inmate last seen in Hudson
The sheriff's office received an alert about tampering with Fern's electronic device around 2 p.m. Deputies found the device along with a knife used to cut it.
Evers promises a tax cut, compromise to increase funding
Evers, in his fifth State of the State speech and the first of his second term, pledged to compromise with Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature in order to increase funding for schools and local governments.
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Minnesota House set to pass bill setting new benchmark of 100% carbon-free energy by 2040
Minnesota Democrats on Thursday are poised to pass one of their top priorities to curb the impact of climate change by setting a new benchmark requiring utilities move to a cleaner energy future.
Angie Craig seeks public comment on long delays in mail deliveries in south metro
A federal judge in October ruled that cost-saving measures U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy made ahead of the 2020 election hurt mail delivery.
Gun owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
Met Council announces new Metro Transit Police Chief
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
Biden admin moves to protect Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from planned mine
The Biden administration has moved to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota from future mining.
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How wage theft drains millions of dollars from Minnesota families – and what's being done to stop it.
A CBS News Investigation dug into the data on reported wage thefts from state departments of labor, and found the total value of known cash withheld by employers is roughly $1.5 billion.
Take control of your money with these budgeting tips
"People worry about doing it right," Grant Meyer, a CPA with Financial Planning Association of Minnesota (FPA of Minnesota), said. "I would say the best thing is to do something because something is better than nothing."
Court reverses class action decision in Wisconsin Burger King lawsuit
A group of managers at Burger King filed a lawsuit in November 2019, alleging that they have to work more than 40 hours a week and spend most of their time doing the same work as nonexecutive employees at the restaurants.
Don't miss "Lake Chipotle's" polar plunge this Saturday
Facebook event advertising polar plunge at "Lake Chipotle" garners 1.6K responses from users.
Ticketmaster is in the hot seat on Capitol Hill after Taylor Swift ticket meltdown
Lawmakers were just as upset with the ticket giant as fans were after it was nearly impossible for "Swifties" to get tickets including to her upcoming show at U.S. Bank Stadium, among other venues.
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5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Jurors find Cody Fohrenkam guilty of murder in Deshaun Hill's killing
Cameras are not allowed inside the proceedings, WCCO's Jonah Kaplan confirmed with court sources that footage from several home and business surveillance videos were shown in court.
Daniel Holmgren Jr. charged with shooting White Bear Lake officer who was serving arrest warrant
The man accused of shooting and injuring a White Bear Lake officer on Tuesday night now faces multiple charges, including first-degree attempted murder.
Gun owners demonstrate at State Capitol as Dems seek to push new gun control laws
Gun control proposals are back on the table in the Minnesota legislature, and with a newfound trifecta in the state government, Democrats see an opportunity to pass those measures this session.
Met Council announces new Metro Transit Police Chief
Ernest Morales III named the new Metro Transit Police Chief by the Met Council.
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"Safe Spaces" offers lifeline to human trafficking, abuse victims in Hennepin County
A new pilot program in the heart of the Twin Cities is offering a lifeline to victims of human trafficking and abuse.
Conjoined twins successfully separated at Texas hospital
The procedure, involving a team of 25 medical professionals, marked a surgical first for the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.
Minnesota lawmakers introduce legislation to ban forever chemicals linked to certain cancers
Minnesota lawmakers want to eliminate potentially dangerous chemicals from everyday products.
Crescent Cove, 1 of only 3 children's hospice homes in U.S., thrives on generosity of donors
Since 2018, Crescent Cove has welcomed hundreds of children and families as a home-away-from-home for kids with life-threatening conditions.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
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John Mayer coming to the Xcel Center this spring
John Mayer announces North American spring tour, stopping at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on April 1.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Paris Hilton announces birth of first baby
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
Australia could deny rapper Ye an entry visa over his antisemitism
Australia's Migration Act sets security and character requirements for non-citizens to enter the country.
Panic! At The Disco is splitting up after almost 20 years
"Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," said frontman Brendon Urie.
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St. Thomas takes 60-54 victory over South Dakota State
Andrew Rohde had 15 points in St. Thomas' 60-54 win against South Dakota State on Thursday night.
Timberwolves spoil Brandon Ingram's return, top Pelicans 111-102
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the Timberwolves spoiled Brandon Ingram's return from a two-month absence with a 111-102 victory.
Kylie Murr, 2022 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, transfers to Gopher volleyball program
The Gopher women's volleyball program just picked up a top transfer - Kylie Murr - to make a big impact for the team's defense.
Vikings interview assistant Mike Pettine for DC vacancy
The Minnesota Vikings interviewed internal candidate Mike Pettine on Wednesday for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
Garcia, Payne sidelined for Gophers in latest injury setback
Minnesota sidelined leading scorer Dawson Garcia and top reserve Pharrel Payne for the game Wednesday against Indiana due to injuries, further depleting the last-place team in the Big Ten.
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Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 3)
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with our political analysts about the likelihood of the bill passes.
Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 2)
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski who fears the licenses could lead to illegal voting.
Talking Points: Driver's licenses for all (part 1)
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S. Esme Murphy spoke with the author of that bill Sen. Zaynab Muhamed.
Talking Points: Bill would give Minnesotans without proof of legal immigration drivers licenses
A bill that's making its way through the Minnesota Capitol would make it possible for anyone an opportunity to get a driver's license, even if they don't have proof of legal immigration in the U.S.
University of Minnesota's medical facilities face uncertain future amid two proposals
What exactly is happening with the University of Minnesota's medical facilities and how much is it going to cost taxpayers?
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How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
Act of vandalism may have saved St. Paul Cathedral's historic stained glass windows
"They add to my prayers. They're not distracting at all, they're just the opposite," said visitor Terry Goerke.
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Why do we use slang?
The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang?
What exactly is ChatGPT?
"It's huge," said Loup Ventures' Gene Munster. "It's hard to understate how big ChatGPT can be."
How do you know whether you should visit the ER or urgent care?
Whether it's a winter-related injury or sickness around the holidays, health care facilities have been busy recently. The tricky part can be figuring out where to get help.
Is it OK to sleep with your pet?
According to the Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half of Americans sleep with their pets.
Is the snow impacting Minnesota's drought?
There is zero shortage of moisture on the ground right now, right as it's most needed below the surface.
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NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
WCCO viewers share their holiday displays
We want to share the joy of the holidays with all of our viewers by sharing your festive displays. Here are some of your best and brightest holiday displays!
The No. 1 movie from the year you were born
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
Some overnight snow could drop just over an inch of snow in the Twin Cities, and then the cold will settle in.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report
It's about to get really cold in Minnesota, Chris Shaffer reports.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak drops by the St. Paul Winter Carnival, which is about to get extra cold.
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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Andover’s Gavyn Thoreson leads defending state hockey champions
The defending state champions in boys hockey are led by an undersized forward.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
Some overnight snow could drop just over an inch of snow in the Twin Cities, and then the cold will settle in.
Excitement for St. Paul Winter Carnival despite incoming cold
Tommy Barrett, longtime volunteer and parade coordinator shares about the Grande Day Parade.
For the first time in what feels like forever, there’s sunshine in the Twin Cities
It’s like seeing an old friend who hasn’t visited in quite some time.
Clean Energy bill top priority for Dems in charge at State Capitol
n the next two decades, only clean electricity would power your home, thanks to a new energy standard likely to pass the Minnesota House on Thursday night.