PETA Petitions Ham Lake Mayor To Change City's Name To Yam Lake
Animal rights group PETA is petitioning the mayor of Ham Lake to give the city a more "pig-positive" name.
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Animal rights group PETA is petitioning the mayor of Ham Lake to give the city a more "pig-positive" name.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling for the state auditor to look into the University of Minnesota for COVID-19-related killings of animals.
According to the animal rights group PETA, the university asked experimenters to "euthanize [animals] as soon as [their] data is collected."
They're tried-and-true elements of the American language, but now, the animal rights group PETA wants you to stop using coming phrases like "bring home the bacon" and "kill two birds with one stone" -- suggesting that these idioms carry harmful messages.
Mondelez International, the parent company of Nabisco, has redesigned the packaging of its Barnum's Animals crackers in response to pressure from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Minneapolis has another reason to brag about their food scene.
The Great Bear Show, on its website, says it takes orphaned bear cubs, trains them and takes them on the road.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is celebrating Prince's birthday with a free download of his pro-vegan song, "Animal Kingdom."
Last week, St. Cloud resident discovered the license plate and posted a photo online, which soon spread.
PETA is honoring a Duluth man who saved a deer from an icy river last week. The organization says Steven Peterson will be receiving the Compassionate Action Award for saving the deer while on his way home from visiting family in Missouri for Christmas.
Vandals attacked one of the homes of the Minnesota dentist who shot and killed Cecil the Lion. They spray painted "Lion Killer!" on the garage door at Dr. Walter Palmer's Marco Island vacation home in Florida.
Politicians in Minnesota and across the country are sounding off on the death of a protected African lion at the hands of a Twin Cities dentist.
A cat tossed out of a van on May 2 is severally injured but will survive. Now, a $2,500 reward is being offered to find the person responsible.
Check out Minnesota's most interesting water cooler stories of 2014!
Some deliciously underdressed women will be bringing new meaning to the term "iceberg lettuce" on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis this Thursday afternoon. The two ladies will be wearing bikinis made from the vegetable, and yes, they'll be wearing them outside.
The animal rights group PETA is a big fan of Target Field. The Twins ballpark made the group's list of Top 10 vegetarian-friendly major league ballparks.
The animal rights group PETA is pressing for legal action after a number of animals at a Duluth zoo were killed amid flash flooding.
A protest on Nicollet Mall Friday morning was tough to miss.
A Waconia, Minn. man has been named the Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door for 2011.
In a place where livestock is a big part of the rural fabric, animal rights can be a sensitive subject. It's one reason a group of students at Eden Valley-Watkins middle school formed a group to discuss the topic.
Animal rights groups protested a donkey basketball game in Fridley Tuesday night, saying the practice of riding donkeys while playing basketball is inhumane and cruel.
Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano scored first-half goals and FC Cincinnati held off Minnesota United 2-1.
Brayan Rocchio singled in Andrés Giménez with the winning run as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians scored three times in the 10th inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
When dispensaries open up next year, they'll have the green light to move in anywhere in downtown St. Paul.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Mental health providers will no longer work with police to follow up on 911 calls to connect people in need to resources.
When dispensaries open up next year, they'll have the green light to move in anywhere in downtown St. Paul.
Mental health providers will no longer work with police to follow up on 911 calls to connect people in need to resources.
St. Paul and Bloomington questions before voters this fall that would change when and how residents vote in their respective local elections.
Orono police are warning people in the west metro about a string of burglaries in the area.
More than 300 elders from different nations, across Minnesota and Canada, made the trek to Richfield's Veterans Park to celebrate.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Minnesota is home to one of the world's premier bird observation sites.
Authorities are asking for the public's help to find 14-year-old St. Cloud resident Paige Marie Voigt, who has been out of contact with her family for over a month.
Officials are investigating after an inmate at a correctional facility in Moose Lake died on Tuesday morning.
A North Branch man faces multiple charges in connection with a crash that seriously injured a 6-year-old and hurt three others north of the Twin Cities on Saturday.
A tractor accident at a Chippewa County apple orchard sent 25 people to the hospital on Wednesday morning.
A boy saved his father's life during a bear attack earlier this month in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says the crash happened on County Highway B at the interchange of Interstate 94 in Dunn County near Menomonie just before 4 p.m.
A judge denied Robert F. Kennedy's request Monday to erase his name from the presidential ballot in swing state Wisconsin, ruling that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
A group of people from Twin Cities churches walked the streets of north Minneapolis Sunday spreading a message of hope.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
By all indications, St. Paul's Express Bike Shop lives up to its name, selling and repairing bikes, but there's so much more to what they do.
St. Paul and Bloomington questions before voters this fall that would change when and how residents vote in their respective local elections.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
The online system bypasses the traditional method that required printing out a form and mailing a check.
CBS News’ Jarred Hill has the latest from the campaign trail.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
Orono police are warning people in the west metro about a string of burglaries in the area.
Genealogical research identified a likely suspect, and in March 2023, investigators retrieved the suspect's discarded cup and made a DNA match.
A jury found a 43-year-old man guilty of fatally stabbing a 68-year-old man at a state-run mental health residence more than four years ago.
A Wednesday morning shooting in South St. Paul sent a man to the hospital, police said.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Minnesota governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz is using the controversial conservative plan called Project 2025 to claim that a new Trump administration will monitor pregnancies.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
Allergy season is upon us and this season is expected to be a doozy. Wet rain means more mold, and this summer has been plenty wet.
The function is not a diagnostic tool, but can tell watch-wearers if they are exhibiting signs of sleep apnea.
Among those participating are Target, Target Field, IDS Center, Capella Tower, Minneapolis Convention Center and the Interstate 35W Bridge.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Currently, there's a small indie film being shot down in southern Minnesota, one gearing up for production in Duluth and even a couple more indie films slated for the rest of the year.
Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano scored first-half goals and FC Cincinnati held off Minnesota United 2-1.
Brayan Rocchio singled in Andrés Giménez with the winning run as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians scored three times in the 10th inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
Minnesota Vikings insider, CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin, has the latest as the team prepares for another challenging game against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The Minnesota United have six games to go in the regular season and are fighting for a postseason berth.
Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 and stay locked into the final AL wild card.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there will be some scattered showers that pass the metro while we sleep but not much rain is expected.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a NEXT Weather Alert is issued for Thursday due to possible severe storms.
We're still dealing with summertime heat this week, but the National Weather Service is already getting ready for some changes this winter.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow it will be hot and humid again.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there will be some scattered showers that pass the metro while we sleep but not much rain is expected.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they high-tailed it out of Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how their capture put a little community on the map.
Contracted mental health providers will no longer work with police to connect people in need to resources. David Schuman shows us what the city plans to do now.
Schools in Springfield, Ohio were open for classes Wednesday, but state troopers remain on duty guarding students. That's after a series of bomb threats related to wildly false claims of immigrants eating pets. Pat Kessler is here with a Reality Check.
When dispensaries open up, they'll have the green light to move in anywhere in downtown St. Paul.