One of the oldest WWII vets honored at Twins game
Sgt. Hosea Roberson served in the Marines. Drafted in 1943, Roberson was assigned to the ammunition division.
Target Field
Sota Graphics’ Carter Austad teams with Twins for shirt giveaway
The Minnesota Twins will debut a new twist on a classic logo this week at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins retire number in honor of Jim Kaat
The Minnesota Twins honored Jim Kaat on Saturday by retiring his number at Target Field.
Artist Emiko Rainbow talks Twins Collab
The Minnesota Twins are always finding fun new ways to connect with fans this season. One Tuesday a month, the team will debut a one-of-its kind T-shirt by a local artist.
"Lindsay Made This" creates T-shirt for Twins giveaway
Lindsay -- the artist behind “Lindsay Made This” -- talks with WCCO about the collaboration between the Minnesota Twins and local artists, who are creating one-of-a-kind T-shirts that are given to fans for free this season during one Tuesday home game each month.
Twins Celebrate Prince On His 64th Birthday
David Schuman shows us how a night dedicated to “The Purple One” is just as much about friends and family as it is about music.
Twins Offering $4 Upper Deck Tickets, $25 Lower Deck Tickets For Limited Time
The team announced Sunday that upper deck tickets to most weekday games will only cost $4. Lower deck seats are $25. The games have to be from Monday through Thursday.
Businesses Near Target Field Welcome Return Of Twins Baseball
Fans aren't the only ones happy to see the Twins playing at home Friday. Local business owners say the baseball season is just what they need to help their bottom line.
New Foods At Target Field: Aussie Pies, An Official Grilled Cheese Sandwich And More
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
Minnesota Twins Single-Game Tickets Now For Sale
Minnesota Twins fans, rejoice: baseball is just around the corner.
'The Damage Has Been Done': Downtown Businesses Fear Fallout From MLB Lockout
As the Major League Baseball lockout continues, there's concern among fans and businesses about losing games.
In Just 8 Minutes, Teen Suffers 1st-Degree Frostbite Outside NHL Winter Classic
On New Year's Day, it went down as the coldest NHL Winter Classic yet. Lamawn Siul, 18, enjoyed one of the best views in Target Field as one of the members of Vocal Essence, the Twin Cities youth group that performed the national anthem.
Despite Extreme Cold, Warm Feelings Abound After NHL Winter Classic
The Minnesota Wild may have lost Saturday's NHL Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues, but the game was a big win for Target Field and nearby businesses.
Winter Classic Organizers Bracing For Subzero Temps, What Could Well Be The Coldest NHL Game Of All Time
Our thermometers may not climb above zero at all on New Year's Day, when thousands of fans are expected to pack Target Field for an outdoor hockey game.
NHL Winter Classic: Justin Morneau's Backyard Hockey Game Tradition
Baseball and hockey will take center ice this weekend when the NHL Winter Classic comes to Target Field on New Year's Day.
Target Field Opens At 100% Capacity With Special Giveaways
The roaring applause of baseball fans will echo in a full Target Field Monday, after shutdowns and restrictions ruled the ball park for most of the past year.
NHL Winter Classic Is Back On At Target Field: Minnesota Wild To Face St. Louis Blues On Jan. 1, 2022
Target Field will be ringing in the new year with some Minnesota Wild hockey.
Vaccine Shots To Be Available To Twins Fans Next Week At Target Field
Next week, the Minnesota Twins are offering fans the chance to watch a game at Target Field and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Twins Announce Sale For Single-Game Tickets For Remainder Of Season, Special Events At Target Field
The Minnesota Twins announced the sale of single-game tickets for the remainder of the season's home schedule. The ballclub also announced its special events and promotions schedule, which includes Twins Hall of Fame Weekend.
Twin Cities Concert Bookers 'Working Fast And Furious' To Bring In Shows As COVID Restrictions End
COVID-19 silenced the shows last summer, but the sudden loosening of restrictions means some artists are ready to rock.
Minnesota Twins Announce Target Field Capacity Increases, With 100% Capacity Set For July 5
The Minnesota Twins have released planned capacity increases to Target Field over the next couple months, with 100% capacity expected in early July.
Target Field Holds Hiring Event In Anticipation Of Full Reopening
Target Field and Delaware North are holding a hiring event Wednesday in search of people to work in the concession stands when the facility reopens completely.
90-Year-Old Twins Fan Shirley Cagle Attends Her First Twins Game
A lifelong Twins fan got to live out her dream of watching a game at Target Field.
How Do Flyovers Come Together?
A home opener tradition had to be called off due to weather Thursday.
10,000 Minnesota Twins Fans Fill Target Field For Unprecedented Home Opener
"We were so excited when they said we could come back in. I mean, granted it's only 10,000 fans, but better than nothing," Hector Holguin said.
Latest News
2 shot, 1 fatally, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
A man is dead and another is badly injured after a shooting at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
Sun hold off Lynx to win 90-83 in Sylvia Fowles' final game
Alyssa Thomas scored 16 points and her key bucket and rebound helped Connecticut hold off Minnesota 90-83 on Sunday in the final WNBA game for Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles.
Minnesota's Voyageurs ranked among least-visited U.S. National Parks
Billed as a park of "water, islands and horizons," Voyageurs covers 218,055 acres -- 84,000 of which is water. There are more than 500 islands and four large lakes.
Boy injured in Brooklyn Park shooting; cars, apartments hit by gunfire
Police in Brooklyn Park say dozens of rounds were fired during an incident that injured a juvenile and damaged seven vehicles Saturday night.
Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
Project DIVA International gives girls support for their dreams
Neda Kellogg is making what seems like the impossible possible for young girls, helping them live out their dreams and reach their full potential.
NEXT Weather: Warmer, cloudier Monday ahead
It will reach 80 degrees in the Twin Cities Monday, and be in the mid-to-high 70s in much of the state.
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
What is the Espionage Act?
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Man injured in shooting near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis
A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday night near the Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
Apple Valley police search for shooter who wounded man in trailer park
Police are looking for the shooter who injured a man Sunday afternoon in an Apple Valley trailer park.
Man surrenders to Brooklyn Park SWAT team after assaulting woman, threatening to kill child
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman before threatening to kill himself and a child inside a Brooklyn Park residence Sunday morning.
Man killed in ATV crash in Brooklyn Park
Officials say a 57-year-old man died in an ATV crash in Brooklyn Park Friday
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Driver hits pedestrian crossing Highway 13 in Burnsville
The Minnesota State Patrol said alcohol was involved in a crash that injured a pedestrian in Burnsville Saturday night.
Was it a success? Dinkytown safety pilot program wraps up its final weekend of street closures
Campus safety hoped they would see crime dip during the three-weekend trial, specifically drive-by shootings and drag racing.
1 treated for smoke inhalation after Minneapolis fire
Crews responded to a fire on the 3200 block of Thomas Avenue North. Crews saw smoke visibly emerging from the home, and found a resident attempting to put out a now-smoldering fire.
Fargo School Board votes to halt recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
16-year-old passenger killed in Waconia car crash
The driver, who was in a Toyota Camry, collided with a payloader parked on the side of the road. Authorities say that it had been marked with a traffic cone, and the speed limit in the area is 30 mph.
Community members hold climate change circle to push for more city action
The circle was organized by Minneapolis locals. They're hoping to see city leaders take-up a People's Climate and Equity Plan.
"Harvest a New North" event aims to change North Minneapolis narrative away from violence
A coalition of churches and community groups are working together, bringing community together to celebrate a new way of thinking.
Police shoot and kill Wisconsin man after domestic dispute
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Charges: Franklin White broke into couple's home and fatally stabbed man before fleeing
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Alcohol believed to be major factor in crash that killed 39-year-old woman
Officers say alcohol was a major factor in a fatal crash late Friday night on Highway 21.
NEXT Weather: Quiet, pleasant weekend ahead
It will be a tad muggy, but otherwise seasonable and pleasant all weekend long.
Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
Man charged with 1992 murders in apparent revenge for snowmobile crash
"He started to think about the accident that killed his father. Those thoughts led to him going to the home of Tanna Togstad," the complaint says.
Minnesota on track to have its first openly transgender lawmaker in state legislature
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
Man makes "vague comments" about Jewish people before smashing own car with patron's golf club at Oak Ridge County Club
Police in Hopkins say a man made "vague comments" about Jewish people when he approached a patron at Oak Ridge Country Club before smashing his own car with the patron's golf club.
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos fires 2020 election investigator, ends 14-month inquiry
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
Blaine man charged after allegedly shooting at motorcyclists
A Blaine man is in serious trouble with the law after he allegedly shot at a trio of motorcyclists and rammed a sheriff's deputy's squad car during an ensuing police chase.
Police say passengers weren't wearing seat belts in fatal I-35 crash near Wyoming
Minnesota State Patrol say a Chevrolet truck was traveling south on I-35, near Viking Boulevard early this afternoon when it hit a guardrail and rolled into the left median.
Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Minneapolis Trader Joe's store becomes second in country to unionize
Trader Joe's in downtown Minneapolis voted to unionize Friday, becoming the second store in the country to do so.
Minnesota BCA reports violent crime up 21.6% in 2021
Minnesota saw a 21.6% increase in violent crime in 2021 according to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's 2021 uniform crime report.
Camp Breakaway is game changer for children battling disease
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Homeowners out money for backyard pool react to developments since WCCO launched investigation
The pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation is being sued by the Attorney General's office.
Help Minnesota teachers clear their wish lists of supplies needed to improve the learning experience
Kristin Vaillancourt is a third-generation teacher working with elementary-aged special education students in the St. Louis Public School District. She has an Amazon wish list, along with nearly 400 other Minnesota teachers.
Police arrest suspect who fled the state after fatal home intrusion
The search is over for a man who police say broke into a northeast Minneapolis home and killed a man.
MnDOT: Southbound Highway 55 to close for construction near Lake Street
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing parts of southbound Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue between Lake Street and Highway 62 beginning Sunday at 11 p.m.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Bond set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, accused of stabbing 5 on Apple River
Bond was set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, 52, who allegedly stabbed five and killed one person on the Apple River last month.
Gov. Walz ready to extradite suspects in Mall of America shooting
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced he is prepared to immediately extradite suspects arrested in connection to a shooting at the Mall of America last week.
VEAP foodshelf in Bloomington seeing donations skyrocket
Inflation has impacted prices across the board this summer, and food shelves have definitely felt it.
Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad sworn in as newest member of Congress
Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad was sworn in Friday as the newest member of the U.S. House, giving the GOP one more seat, which means Democrats can't afford to lose more than four votes on close issues like their flagship climate change and health care bill.
Minnesota regulators cut $60m from storm response costs
Minnesota regulators have blocked the state's natural gas providers from passing along $60 million in costs they incurred responding to a 2021 storm to ratepayers.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Sunday's preseason game
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Friday.
Longtime Minnesota Sen. David Tomassoni dead at 69 after ALS diagnosis
Longtime Iron Range State Sen. David Tomassoni has died at the age of 69 following a battle with ALS.
Sylvia Fowles leaving on her own terms, with exit fueling Lynx's push for playoffs
Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
MPD: Suspect breaks into home of married couple, fatally stabs male victim
The suspect was arrested this afternoon by Wisconsin State Patrol after fleeing Minneapolis police earlier this morning.
Salman Rushdie severely injured in stabbing at lecture in New York; suspect in custody
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
Court halts MNDOC's plans to reincarcerate people released during pandemic
A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
Next Weather: Needed rainfall Friday morning, dry weekend
The Next Weather Tower is shining green, with rain falling Friday morning.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
What does it take to connect rural Minnesota to high-speed internet?
By law, Minnesota has a goal of every home or business reaching at least that benchmark -- speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and 3 megabits per second for uploads (25 Mbps/3 Mbps) -- by the end of 2022.
How to make a fire safety plan for your home
According to state officials, fires have killed 27 people so far in 2022 -- a 42-percent increase compared to this same time last year.
Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
Attorney general's office sues pool contractor following WCCO investigation
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
Trump team mulls releasing Mar-a-Lago warrant, inventory, video, photos
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
The number of factors leading to turkey meat shortage
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
EyeBOX: Minneapolis neurosurgeon invents game-changing concussion test
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
Governor's race officially kicks off post-primary; Walz, Jensen easily become nominees
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
Drones soar over Rochester to hunt for urban heat islands
This week, the MPCA used new drones with thermal cameras in Rochester to better understand how higher temperatures affect some of the city's most densely-populated areas.
Department of Corrections offering $10K bonus for new Minnesota corrections officers
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is offering a sign-on bonus of $10,000 to recruit new corrections officers for facilities in Stillwater, Rush City and Oak Park Heights.
Mall of America shooting: Suspects arrested in Chicago one week after gunfire led to lockdown
One week after a gunman fired multiple shots inside a Mall of America store, police say the man they believe pulled the trigger and his accomplice are now in custody.
Monday hearing set for 2 ex-cops in George Floyd's killing
A judge scheduled a hearing for Monday on the "status of plea negotiations" for the two remaining officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd, with the hearing coming after the judge's window for accepting any deal appears to have closed.
Ex-Miss America Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run
Former Miss America Cara Mund said Wednesday that her concern about the erosion of abortion rights prompted her independent bid for the U.S. House in her home state of North Dakota.
Otis 'Popeye' Givens pleads guilty in fatal Mpls. parking garage shooting
A Brooklyn Center man - accused of killing a woman in a Minneapolis parking garage by shooting her in the back of the head - has pleaded guilty.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Minnesota Nurses Association announces strike vote next week
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
Perseid meteor shower: How to catch a glimpse this week
While the Perseid meteor shower be tougher to see this year compared to recent years, it's still worth checking out. Here's what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
COVID in MN: Cases over time, hospitalization rate continue to hold in plateau
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
Mall of America turns 30 on Thursday
The Mall of America has welcomed 1.3 billion people since it opened on Aug. 11, 1992.
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Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
Man surrenders to Brooklyn Park SWAT team after assaulting woman, threatening to kill child
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman before threatening to kill himself and a child inside a Brooklyn Park residence Sunday morning.
2 shot, 1 fatally, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
A man is dead and another is badly injured after a shooting at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
Man killed in ATV crash in Brooklyn Park
Officials say a 57-year-old man died in an ATV crash in Brooklyn Park Friday
Project DIVA International gives girls support for their dreams
Neda Kellogg is making what seems like the impossible possible for young girls, helping them live out their dreams and reach their full potential.
Greater Minnesota News
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Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
NEXT Weather: Warmer, cloudier Monday ahead
It will reach 80 degrees in the Twin Cities Monday, and be in the mid-to-high 70s in much of the state.
Fargo School Board votes to halt recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
Minnesota's Voyageurs ranked among least-visited U.S. National Parks
Billed as a park of "water, islands and horizons," Voyageurs covers 218,055 acres -- 84,000 of which is water. There are more than 500 islands and four large lakes.
Alcohol believed to be major factor in crash that killed 39-year-old woman
Officers say alcohol was a major factor in a fatal crash late Friday night on Highway 21.
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Police shoot and kill Wisconsin man after domestic dispute
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Charges: Franklin White broke into couple's home and fatally stabbed man before fleeing
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos fires 2020 election investigator, ends 14-month inquiry
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
Camp Breakaway is game changer for children battling disease
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Bond set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, accused of stabbing 5 on Apple River
Bond was set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, 52, who allegedly stabbed five and killed one person on the Apple River last month.
Politics
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Politics
Trump: Docs seized at Mar-a-Lago were “all declassified”
Elise Preston shows the latest developments in the seizure of White House documents from former President Donald Trump's Florida residence.
BCA: Violent crime up 22% in Minnesota in 2022
Caroline Cummings digs into the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s crime data, and how state officials say they're responding.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Fargo School Board votes to halt recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
What is the Espionage Act?
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Consumer News
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Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Attorney general's office sues pool contractor following WCCO investigation
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
The number of factors leading to turkey meat shortage
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
With inflation rising, Mike's Discount Foods seeing bump in business
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
How can the Inflation Reduction Act help people become energy efficient and save money?
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Crime
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Man injured in shooting near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis
A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday night near the Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
Apple Valley police search for shooter who wounded man in trailer park
Police are looking for the shooter who injured a man Sunday afternoon in an Apple Valley trailer park.
Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
Man surrenders to Brooklyn Park SWAT team after assaulting woman, threatening to kill child
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman before threatening to kill himself and a child inside a Brooklyn Park residence Sunday morning.
2 shot, 1 fatally, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
A man is dead and another is badly injured after a shooting at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
Health
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Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
EyeBOX: Minneapolis neurosurgeon invents game-changing concussion test
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Minnesota Nurses Association announces strike vote next week
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
COVID in MN: Cases over time, hospitalization rate continue to hold in plateau
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
Entertainment
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
Remembering Olivia Newton-John's visit to Olivia, Minn.
A month after "Grease" opened in 1978, Olivia Newton-John chartered a jet at her own expense to be the grand marshal in the centennial parade in tiny Olivia.
Olivia Newton-John, "Grease" star and Grammy-winning singer, dies at 73
Newton-John burst onto the Hollywood scene with her role as Sandy opposite John Travolta's Danny in the 1978 blockbuster, "Grease."
Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Sports
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Benitez scores, Minnesota United wins 2-1 over Nashville
Alan Benitez scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Minnesota United over Nashville on Sunday.
Raiders move to 2-0 in preseason with 26-20 win over Vikings
Using numerous rotations for nearly every offensive series, the Raiders were able to sustain second-half drives of 10 and 15 plays, both resulting in touchdowns, to seize control of the game and keep the Vikings at arm's length.
Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2
Tucker Davidson pitched six innings of four-hit ball for his first Angels win, Luis Rengifo had a two-run double and Los Angeles won back-to-back series for the first time in three months with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Sun hold off Lynx to win 90-83 in Sylvia Fowles' final game
Alyssa Thomas scored 16 points and her key bucket and rebound helped Connecticut hold off Minnesota 90-83 on Sunday in the final WNBA game for Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles.
Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings
Carlos Correa hit a home and Luis Arraez had three hits for the Twins, who blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning.
Finding Minnesota
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Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Family's 100-Foot Bluff Becomes Zip Line Adventure
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
Minnesota was site of the 'World's Largest Lefse'? You betcha!
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Millerville: Minnesota's most buttery town
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
Rochester trolleys tour the historic homes of Mayo Clinic
Architecture is celebrated on this tour, especially houses doctors once lived in. Some of the tour spots even housed such famed figures as Lou Gehrig and Ernest Hemingway, who was often seen reading his own books.
Good Question
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Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
What's leading to the early signs of fall colors?
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
How can the Inflation Reduction Act help people become energy efficient and save money?
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Why aren't manholes flush with the street?
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
How much water should we be drinking each day?
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
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New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Weather
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. weather report
A pleasant and dry Monday ahead, and the workweek holds several chances for storms and precipitation.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. weather report
A dry Monday, then several chances for much-needed rain this week.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report
We're tracking a benign, seasonable weather pattern through the workweek, with occasional patchy showers possible.
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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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. weather report
A pleasant and dry Monday ahead, and the workweek holds several chances for storms and precipitation.
15K Minnesota nurses take strike vote Monday
The Minnesota Nurses Association says it's concerned about staff shortages and safety. Monday, union members will decide whether to authorize the strike.
Trump: Docs seized at Mar-a-Lago were “all declassified”
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