Twin Cities youth get "player for a day" contracts with Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves will hold a press conference on Saturday, Feb. 10 outlining the details of a "single-day contact" for 15 youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will hold a press conference on Saturday, Feb. 10 outlining the details of a "single-day contact" for 15 youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities.
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One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
The city of St. Paul said they are seeing a higher number of potholes than average this year.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
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Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
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Thursday gets off to another foggy start, with a dense fog advisory in effect until noon across central Minnesota.
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.
Another foggy start Thursday in the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
We have another nice day in our future, but a spring storm is on the horizon. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of the storm and if we'll see rain or snow.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will stay mild through the weekend.
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We have another nice day in our future, but a spring storm is on the horizon. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of the storm and if we'll see rain or snow.
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will stay mild through the weekend.