Wisconsin spends spring practice adapting to new offense
Perhaps no scheme change across the country carries more intrigue than the one taking place at Wisconsin.
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Suspect in shooting of 6-year-old girl and 2 adults in custody
Robert Louis Singletary turned himself in to authorities in Florida on Thursday, the Gaston County Police Department said.
U.S. authorities will not pursue charges in death of Shanquella Robinson
Two U.S. Attorneys' Offices announced Wednesday that prosecutors would not file charges due to lack of evidence found during a probe.
Amazon driver delivers package during a police standoff
"In the midst of a standoff, he's going to deliver his package."
New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
Supporters of abortion rights have filed separate lawsuits challenging abortion pill restrictions in North Carolina and West Virginia.
Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
$75,000 reward offered for info on North Carolina power grid attack
The state of North Carolina, power company Duke Energy, and Moore County are each offering up to $25,000 for information.
Local meteorologist and pilot killed in North Carolina helicopter crash
CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV identified the two people killed as Jason Myers, a meteorologist at the station, and Chip Tayag, the helicopter's pilot.
At least 5 killed in shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina
An off-duty officer was among those killed. Two others, including a police K-9 officer, were wounded.
North Carolina School System Apologizes For Video Mocking George Floyd
Officials with a North Carolina school system have apologized for a video in which some middle-school students reenacted the murder of George Floyd.
George Floyd's Memorial Begins In His North Carolina Hometown
Mourners are holding a private memorial service in George Floyd's North Carolina hometown while the nation's capitol prepares for what is expected to be the city's largest demonstration against police brutality yet.
Minnesota First Responders, Ambulances Heading To North Carolina
Three dozen first responders and 15 ambulances from Minnesota are headed to North Carolina to help with Hurricane Dorian.
In Carolinas, A Question As The Rivers Rise: Stay Or Go?
The storm has claimed at least 32 lives and an untold number of homes on its slow march across North Carolina.
Death Toll Rises To 11 As Florence Pours On The Rain
Thousands of people living near North Carolina's rising rivers were ordered evacuated Saturday.
5-Pound Dog Died Saving His Family From A Bear, Mother Says
A woman in North Carolina says her family's dog died a hero after he managed to save them from a bear that wandered into their home.
Teacher Punishes 10-Year-Old For Calling Her 'Ma'am,' Parents Claim
The parents of a North Carolina boy are demanding answers after they say their child was punished for addressing his teacher as "ma'am."
Chapel Hill Students Topple 'Silent Sam' Statue
A Confederate statue in the heart of North Carolina's flagship university was toppled Monday night during a rally by hundreds of protesters who decried the memorial known as "Silent Sam" as a symbol of racist heritage.
Alligator Hunting Allowed In North Carolina For First Time In 45 Years
For the first time in nearly five decades, a small group of hunters in North Carolina will be able to hunt alligators this year.
Police: Boy's Lemonade Stand Robbed At Gunpoint For $17
Luckily the boy was not hurt and now a local hardware store has stepped up to help the young man's landscaping business.
Lemonade Stand Robber On The Run; DNA Could Help Track Him
The 9-year-old lemonade vendor said a teenager wearing a hat and a black shirt pointed a black handgun at him and took his cash box Saturday afternoon.
2 Journalists Die Covering Subtropical Storm Alberto In North Carolina
Authorities so far haven't attributed any deaths or injuries directly to Subtropical Storm Alberto. But in North Carolina, a television news anchor and a photojournalist have died when a tree fell on their vehicle as they reported on severe weather on the fringes of the huge system.
Gopher Football Adds North Carolina To 2023, 2024 Schedules
The University of Minnesota football team has added North Carolina to its football schedule in 2023 and 2024.
Cat Saved After Walking 12 Miles To Family Who Rejected Him
A cat named Toby missed his former owners so much that he walked 12 miles to be with them again.
Bathroom Bill To Cost N.C. $3.76B Over 12 Years, AP Reports
The AP analysis represents the largest reckoning yet of how much the law, passed one year ago, could cost the state.
Prosecutor: Charlotte Officer Acted Lawfully In Black Man's Killing
A Charlotte police officer whose fatal shooting of a black man outside an apartment complex touched off several nights of unrest in the city was justified in opening fire and will not face charges, a prosecutor announced Wednesday.
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The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
BCA, police investigating after person found dead in Owatonna
Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead in Owatonna Tuesday night.
Earth is "really quite sick now" and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into "the danger zone," not just for an overheating planet that's losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it.
Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
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Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
Cable barrier, guardrail installation in Champlin and Brooklyn Park will begin June 5
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin installing high-tension cable barrier and new guardrail on Highway 169 in Champlin and Brooklyn Park on June 5.
DFL bans Nasri Warsame from seeking endorsements after Ward 10 convention fight
The Minnesota DFL has voted to ban a man from ever getting the party's endorsement for any office under a new rule.
How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
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BCA, police investigating after person found dead in Owatonna
Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead in Owatonna Tuesday night.
Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
Mankato police chase leads to discovery of stabbed passenger, BCA reports
A Mankato police officer crashed into a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon, leading to the discovery of a stabbing victim.
Adult changing tables are now Minnesota law in all new public restrooms
When Linda Hood, a marathoner who lost the use of her legs from a virus, became Miss Wheelchair Minnesota in early 2022, she declared it her mission to get adult changing tables in public restrooms.
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Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
2 killed, 13 injured following western Wisconsin crash
Two people are dead - including a teenager - and more than a dozen are injured after a crash late Monday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
Minnesotans enjoy beautiful, rain-free Memorial Day weekend for 1st time in 16 years
Picture-perfect weather continues this Memorial Day weekend. It's an opportunity not lost on us in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as this is typically one of the wettest times of the year.
Protester involved in pulling down abolitionist's statue in Wisconsin gets 6 months in jail
A man who drove the car that helped pull down the statue of a Civil War hero and abolitionist outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during a night of protests in 2020 has been sentenced to six months in jail.
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Read the full 321-page recreational cannabis bill here
Curious about what specificlly is in the bill? Here's the full document from start to finish. You may want to reserve some serious time to get through it, though.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Joe Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
DFL bans Nasri Warsame from seeking endorsements after Ward 10 convention fight
The Minnesota DFL has voted to ban a man from ever getting the party's endorsement for any office under a new rule.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for Marijuana pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for pot pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
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How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for pot pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
How much do e-bikes cost?
A new program approved by the Minnesota Legislature will provide rebates of up to $1,500 for Minnesotans who purchase an electric bicycle.
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Mankato police chase leads to discovery of stabbed passenger, BCA reports
A Mankato police officer crashed into a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon, leading to the discovery of a stabbing victim.
2 teens charged in shooting, stabbing at Washburn High School
Charges have been filed against two teenage boys in connection with last week's shooting and stabbing incidents at Washburn High School.
14-year-old boy shot dead in Minneapolis' McKinley neighborhood, police say
Minneapolis police say a 14-year-old boy is dead following a shooting on Memorial Day evening in the McKinley neighborhood.
Shooting along Florida's Hollywood Beach injures 9
Four children were among those hurt in the shooting along the beach in Hollywood, Florida.
2 youths in custody after 18-year-old shot in Robbinsdale
An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after a shooting on Memorial Day in the north metro.
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What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
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The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Students finding their rhythm in life with Rondo school's rap program
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.
Yacht rock season is here: WCCO's favorite tunes for smooth sailing into summer
With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend and, with it, the unofficial start of the summer season in Minnesota, we thought it best to don our captain's hat and set sail.
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Bregman, McCormick homer to help Astros beat Twins 5-1
Alex Bregman and Chas McCormick each homered in the second inning and had two RBIs and the Houston Astros built a big lead early and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Wings beat Lynx 94-89 behind three 20-point scorers
Natasha Howard scored 25 points, Satou Sabally had 23 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals and the Dallas Wings beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-89.
Minnesota bowler Nick Pate brings home gold for Team USA
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year.
YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
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Talking Points: Attorney General Keith Ellison pens book about Chauvin trial
In his new book, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison writes about the high-stakes prosecution of former police officer Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Requests from other prosecutors inspired AG Ellison's book on Chauvin trial
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Talking Points: What's changed since George Floyd's murder
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020.
George Floyd murdered 3 years ago this week
Floyd's death under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin not only changed our community but it changed the nation.
Talking Points: Breaking down the state election results (part 3)
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020. Murphy asked Local civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong if she's seen change and asked what still needs to be done. Murphy also checked in with Floyd's long-time girlfriend Courteney Ross.
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Two mansions of Minnesota lumber barons a popular destination for reunions, weddings
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
Iron ore and baseball celebrated at Chisholm's Minnesota Museum of Mining
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
The awe-inspiring Minneapolis water tower protected by 8-ton stone guardians
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
Finding Minnesota: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper live on in Montevideo
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
Minnesota's landlocked town of Willernie once drew gangsters, funseekers
If you've never heard of the town of Willernie, you're not alone, even though it's located in the middle of Washington County. But between famous gangsters and a famous amusement park, Willernie has quite the history.
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How many workers get paid holidays off?
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
Good Question: Why are people using diabetes medication to lose weight?
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
Why is loneliness bad for our health? And how can we help ourselves and others?
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
How does AAA calculate travel projections?
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
Twin Cities rush hour more unpredictable than it was pre-pandemic
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2023
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former President Trump's arraignment draws protesters, heightened security in NYC
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
New foods unveiled at Target Field
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
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The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
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.
Earth is "really quite sick now" and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into "the danger zone," not just for an overheating planet that's losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. forecast from May 31, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that we've likely got more than one 90-degree day in our future this week.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report from May 31, 2023
The forecast for the next several days looks largely uniform -- hot and humid with pop-up storms.
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New eatery open in Uptown Collab: Leila's
Chef Kamal Mohamed shares a preview and shows off their new burger.
Edina Art Fair is back this year
Max Musicant, Executive Director of the Edina Art Fair, and Suyao Tian, this year's featured artist, preview the annual event.
Advice for parents of new graduates
High schools across the nation are celebrating their graduates with commencement ceremonies. While this is a momentous occasion and time in many people’s lives, it is also a time that is filled with many different emotions, explains Dr. Michael Walker.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. forecast from May 31, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that we've likely got more than one 90-degree day in our future this week.
More Americans turning to side hustles to make ends meet
A new Bankrate study shows 39% of U.S. adults admit to having a side hustle, and 44% think they'll always need one.