Vikings-Packers tailgate at Lambeau Field
Mike Max reports from Lambeau Field.
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Vikings get historic comeback win against Colts
Mike Max reports after a historic win from the Vikings.
Vikings' Danielle Hunter, Patrick Jones II attend hunting event to raise money for good cause
Some vikings spent some time in the field instead of on the field Tuesday, raising money for a good cause.
Sleepy Eye celebrates 100th anniversary of when Babe Ruth played ball there
Baseball and the game's history mean a lot to people in the small town of Sleepy Eye. One hundred years ago this October, Babe Ruth played an exhibition game there, and they decided to celebrate it.
Mike Max’s first goose hunt of the season
It's really starting to feel like fall, and that means it’s time for WCCO’s sports and hunting enthusiast Mike Max to get out in the field.
Battle of the Giant Slide!
We all have Minnesota State Fair traditions, like favorite foods and rides we revisit each summer. And we're no different here at WCCO. So on Day One, it was time yet again for a little friendly competition between Amelia, Frank, Chris and Mike on the Giant Slide!
A league of their own: Over 60 baseball
Mike Max reports that the competitive juices still flow for these players, some of which have been playing baseball for more than 70 years.
Mike Max is “Down For The Challenge”!
Watch WCCO’s Mike Max rappel down a building to support the Salvation Army!
Father-daughter hockey camps offers unique teammate bonding experience
Mike Max reports on what could be the only father-daughter summer camp in the world.
Mike Max talks with Wendell Moore
Maxie sat down with the first-round draft pick to talk about Minnesota, the Timberwolves and his expectations.
Top Minnesota teams face off, test out coming shot clock rule
Some of the best high school teams in Minnesota played each other with a shot clock that'll be part of regulation high school basketball in two years.
Softball star's speech encourages dad to choose sobriety
Mike Max reports on the complicated story of a Minnesota family and how a daughter's words are inspiring a man to be better.
Interview: Joe Mauer talks Twins leadership, Minnesota baseball
The former Twins star and high school standout spoke with Mike Max about the Twins' season and the state high school baseball tournament.
Home Team: The Storied Career Of 82-Year-Old Umpire Bill Peterson
His other passion has been coaching. In fact, his first job was in 1960 as a hockey coach of an all African-American team in St. Paul.
Former Minneapolis Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson Fighting Stage 5 Kidney Disease
She waits for what she hopes will be a kidney donor, comforted because all those students and teachers whose lives she touched are now her angels, and they are hoping, praying and comforting -- because they believe in her.
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.
Home Team: Long-Time Coach Larry Gallagher Looks Back
At 82 years old, he's reflecting on another award, this one presented for his commitment to youth sports.
Former Mounds View H.S. Basketball Star Stacy Fields Thankful For Title IX
Stacy Janicki was Stacy Fields before she got married, and she has grown into a business executive and a basketball mother.
WATCH: Mike Max Goes 1-On-1 With Twins' Prize Free Agent Carlos Correa
The story of Twins' spring training so far has been star free agent signing Carlos Correa.
Melrose Community Remembers Aaron Schmitz, Beloved Father, Referee, And Firefighter
Derek Schmitz did not play a lot of minutes for Melrose basketball, even though he loved his team. He almost didn't go out for his senior season.
Sources: High School Football Player Gravely Injured In Minneapolis Shooting
A 15-year-old boy is hospitalized after he was shot Wednesday afternoon in north Minneapolis. A source tells WCCO's Mike Max that the victim is a sophomore at North Community High School, and a member of the Polars football team.
Wolves And Lynx Owners Talk Teams' Futures; KAT Voices 'Instability' Concerns
Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor officially introduced new partners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore Monday, and though they all declined to address the recent firing of Gersson Rosas, they did provide some insight to the future of the team.
Sources: Wolves Fired Basketball Ops Lead Gersson Rosas For Creating Toxic Culture, 'Inappropriate Relationship'
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced a shakeup Wednesday with the firing of President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas.
'Excited About This Football Team': As Training Camp Opens, Fans Get First Look At Vikings' Many Additions
The Minnesota Vikings kicked off training camp Wednesday. Full-team practices are underway at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan.
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov Wins Calder Trophy, Making Him NHL's Top Rookie
The 24-year-old Russian was awarded the Calder Trophy Tuesday, making him the first player in franchise history to win it.
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Dad turns bedtime stories for his daughters into 3-part children's book series
Three years ago, when the world shut down during the pandemic, Kyle Rawleigh had a lot more freedom from his full time job in logistics to tap into his creative side.
"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Iowa police won't release videos of officers shooting teen
All three officers who opened fire on the boy — Noah Bollinger, Zachary Duitscher and Thomas Garcie — remain on administrative leave while the department reviews the shooting.
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Dad turns bedtime stories for his daughters into 3-part children's book series
Three years ago, when the world shut down during the pandemic, Kyle Rawleigh had a lot more freedom from his full time job in logistics to tap into his creative side.
"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Twin Cities woman bakes 100 cakes, donates all to neighbors and strangers
Her neighbors received the first cake after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to cancel their wedding.
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"He's just a special person": Community shows support for custodian undergoing cancer treatment
He goes to school every day but never plays or coaches a game. Still, he's a big part of the Bemidji Athletic Department. His real name is Eric Nelson, but in Bemidji, it's just Big E, and he's special to the kids.
How to keep your pets happy and safe during a cold snap
A snow and ice-filled dog park hasn't stopped many pups from having fun, but the dropping temperatures are another story.
"It's going to be a good race": Mushers excited for John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
As temperatures dip down to below-zero, there's a group of athletes who can't wait to get into the fresh, crisp air.
BCA identifies suspect in McLeod County shooting that injured 2 deputies
Investigators say Caturia and Malz went to Paul's home to serve a warrant for possession of child pornography.
2,300 fentanyl pills seized during Waite Park drug bust
Law enforcement in central Minnesota learned from the U.S. Postal Inspector that a large shipment of fentanyl pills were being sent to an address on the 800 block of 7th Street South in Waite Park.The package allegedly contained 2,300 pills.
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Snowy conditions lead to massive pile-up in Southern Wisconsin
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
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.
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Congress to take over prayer breakfast from private religious group
Members of Congress, the president, vice president and other administration officials and their guests are invited to Thursday's prayer breakfast.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Community leaders react to death of Tyre Nichols, demand change
The video of Tyre Nichols' death was unwatchable for some members of the Minneapolis community. For others, it was a sickening reminder of a similar video taken in May 2020.
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"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
Tips to help you save hundreds on your spring break trips
If you're hoping to escape the Minnesota freeze with the best deal in mind, some travel experts say to book your flight before anything else.
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.
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Iowa police won't release videos of officers shooting teen
All three officers who opened fire on the boy — Noah Bollinger, Zachary Duitscher and Thomas Garcie — remain on administrative leave while the department reviews the shooting.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Man shot in both feet while interrupting suspected break-in
Police say an initial investigation revealed that the victim heard glass breaking and believes he interrupted people breaking into a vehicle.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Community leaders react to death of Tyre Nichols, demand change
The video of Tyre Nichols' death was unwatchable for some members of the Minneapolis community. For others, it was a sickening reminder of a similar video taken in May 2020.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Minnesota Senate passes bill that would protect abortion rights in state law
After more than 14 hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would codify abortion rights in the state; it now heads to the governor's desk for signature.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
"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.
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Dad turns bedtime stories for his daughters into 3-part children's book series
Three years ago, when the world shut down during the pandemic, Kyle Rawleigh had a lot more freedom from his full time job in logistics to tap into his creative side.
Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
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.
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Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title
For the first time in five years, the Eagles are heading back to the Super Bowl.
Gaudreau secures shootout win as Wild beat Buffalo 3-2
Mats Zuccarello, Kirill Kaprizov and Freddy Gaudreau scored in the shootout, lifting the Minnesota Wild past the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night.
Northwestern beat Minnesota 81-61 for third straight win
Minnesota had a four-point lead six minutes into the game before Northwestern outscored the Gophers 29-7 over the next nine minutes.
Edwards scores 34, Timberwolves beat Kings 117-110
Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 34 points in the pivotal third quarter, D'Angelo Russell scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
Twins, fans enjoy Correa jolt as spring training nears
Correa picked two other teams before returning to Minnesota after those agreements fell through, but his $200 million contract was still pretty sweet for a fan base weary of a two-decade wait since the last time the Twins won a playoff series.
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Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
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.
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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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Good Question: What are classified documents?
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about how sensitive information is stored in Washington.
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.
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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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"People are getting ripped off": How to pick up on and avoid an ice dam scam
Ice dams can create long-term headaches for homeowners. They can lead to flooding, mold and more. But companies looking to cash in on profit have started to offer ice dam removal services despite not having the proper tools or know-how.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that there’s a wind chill advisory from midnight to 10 a.m. Monday.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we've dropped below zero for the first time this year. Wind chill levels may be as low as -25. Very cold to the north.
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 dad’s bedtime story tradition reaching larger audiences
Kyle Rawleigh’s "Chronicles of Unicorn Kingdom" started as a bedtime story, and is now a three-part chapter book series for kids.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that there’s a wind chill advisory from midnight to 10 a.m. Monday.
Community efforts to save Rice Street Gardens
Rice Street Gardens is meeting with the Board of Water Commissioners in mid-February to discuss a plan to buy the land.
Omar speaks out amid threats to remove her from committee
For Rep. Omar to lose her position on the Foreign Affairs Committee, the full U.S. House would need to vote.
After release of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating, growing calls for police reform
Minnesotans are demanding justice for Nichols and asking that police, as a whole, be held accountable.