Fred VanVleet Scores 29 In Return As Raptors Beat Wolves 122-112
Fred VanVleet from a hamstring injury to score 29 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-112 on Saturday night.
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Raptors Fire Coach Dwane Casey Despite Franchise-Best Record
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2017 NBA Playoffs: What Have We Learned So Far?
The NBA Playoffs' second round tipped off Sunday. With the Cavs, Celtics, Spurs and Warriors still alive, what's been revealed so far?
2017 NBA Playoff Preview - Eastern Conference
The 2017 NBA Playoff teams are finally set in the Eastern Conference. Here's a look at the teams that will tip off this weekend.
2017 NBA Second Half Preview - Eastern Conference
With the NBA season more than half over, Eastern Conference teams prepare for the playoffs or the draft.
2017 NBA New Year's Resolutions - Eastern Conference
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Eastern Conference.
Wiggins, Timberwolves Fall To Raptors 114-105
DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points and Kyle Lowry added 21 as the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-105 on Wednesday night for a franchise record-tying ninth straight home victory.
Towns, Timberwolves Stage Big Comeback To Beat Raptors 117-112
Karl-Anthony Towns had 35 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves came back from 18 points down to stun the Toronto Raptors 117-112 on Wednesday night.
Dieng Shines As Wolves Beat Raptors 89-87 In First Preseason Win
Gorgui Dieng scored 14 and Tayshaun Prince had 13 to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to their first win of the preseason, coming from behind to beat the Toronto Raptors 89-87 on Wednesday night.
Wiggins Headlines NBA's Annual Preseason Canada Series
The Toronto Raptors and their passionate fans will kick off the NBA's Canada Series of preseason games in Vancouver on Sunday against Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers. In some ways, that will just be the undercard. The league has scheduled four preseason games in Canada this year.
Wolves To Play In 2015 NBA Canada Series
The Minnesota Timberwolves will play two preseason games in Canada as part of the fourth annual NBA Canada Series.
Williams Helps Lead Raptors Past Timberwolves 113-99
Lou Williams scored 18 points to lead a balanced Toronto offense as the Raptors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-99 on Wednesday.
DeRozan Scores 21, Raptors Beat Timberwolves 105-100
Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 15 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 21 and the Toronto Raptors won their 11th straight home game over Minnesota, beating the short-handed Timberwolves 105-100 on Wednesday night. Terrence Ross added 15 points and Patrick Patterson had 14 as the Raptors won for the third time in five games.
NBA Power Rankings - April 21, 2014
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NBA Power Rankings - March 26, 2014
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NBA Power Rankings - March 10, 2014
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Surging Raptors Beat Timberwolves 111-104
Kyle Lowry had 20 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for his fourth career triple-double, lifting the Toronto Raptors to a 111-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. DeMar DeRozan added 25 points and seven rebounds and Steve Novak hit five 3-pointers for the surprising Raptors, who have won nine of their last 11 games to climb to third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Toronto shot 58.3 percent (14 for 24) on 3-pointers.
NBA Power Rankings - March 3, 2014
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Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng to appeal federal civil rights sentences
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng will appeal their federal sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
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Nationally known search-and-rescue dive team works on two Minnesota cold cases
The Adventures with Purpose team travels with their RV and diving equipment all over the country hoping to find missing people likely to be in lakes or rivers. Now, they're hoping to resolve two Minnesota mysteries.
Primary 2022: Walz, Jensen set for November showdown; Omar wins tight race
Check the results from all the main Minnesota and Wisconsin primary races here.
Stranger steps up to help Mpls. business owner after vandal's destruction
A stranger has stepped up to help the owner of a Minneapolis business that was severely damaged by a vandal.
Hopkins house explosion that killed couple in their 80s caused by gas leak
Officials determined that a Hopkins house explosion that killed a husband and wife in their 80s was caused by a gas leak.
State patrol investigating fatal crash on Highway 36 in North St. Paul
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Lake Street White Castle employee nearly hit as gunfire flies between vehicles
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Next Weather: Cool, cloudy Thursday, with showers for some
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With inflation rising, Mike's Discount Foods seeing bump in business
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Minneapolis Police petition city for drone use authorization
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Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
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2 men wounded by gunfire in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
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High E. coli levels shut down 3 Minneapolis beaches
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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
Woman shot outside downtown Minneapolis Target store
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Breaking down the results of Primary 2022's biggest races
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Sheriff: Driver shoots at bikers in Ham Lake before leading police on wrong-way chase
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Federal assistance granted for Memorial Day tornadoes, flooding
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Zumbrota woman, 18, killed in Goodhue County crash
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Wis. "Slender Man" stabbing: Morgan Geyser woman drops release request
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Missing girl from Alexandria found safe
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Man charged in fatal downtown Minneapolis apartment shooting
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Minnesota listed as one of the top states to have a baby
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U.S. Department of Labor files lawsuit against home health care provider for failing to pay overtime
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Vikings release 1st unofficial depth chart of 2022 season
The Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of the season, and though things can and will change before the first game, fans now have some clarity regarding positional battles.
Man killed in downtown Mpls. apartment shooting ID'd as Ahmed Elsaied
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Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working
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Firefighters rescue child, adult from apartment fire in north Minneapolis
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MLS honors four Minnesota "Hometown Heroes"
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Minneapolis double shooting leaves 2 seriously hurt
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Woman seriously hurt in south Minneapolis shooting
Responding officers found the victim at the scene, suffering from a "potentially life-threatening gunshot wound," police say.
Boy, 14, shot in Minneapolis after "accidental discharge of gun" inside apartment
Police say a 14-year-old boy is hospitalized after suffering "a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound" after a gun was accidentally fired inside a north Minneapolis apartment early Tuesday evening.
Lakeville man Alexander Brott, registered predatory offender, facing a dozen child porn charges
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Edina school officials: Student admits to hanging noose, police sent charges to county attorney
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Family and friends mourn 14-year-old hit, killed while riding bike
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Camp counselor charged after shooting arrows at kids
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Minnesota Zoo's tiger cubs make their debut
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NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
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Minnesota Department of Corrections sued for re-imprisoning people released during pandemic over medical risk
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Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota
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Grand jury declines to indict White woman who set off Emmett Till's lynching
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Shoplifter smashes out windows of Minneapolis grocery store
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Kristyn Anderson nominated by mayor for Minneapolis City Attorney
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Meet Caleb, the 7-year-old tour conductor at Wis. railroad museum
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Ramsey Co. approves $1.5M settlement for correctional officers of color who were prohibited from guarding Derek Chauvin
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St. Paul police recover 8 guns in search for drive-by shooting suspect
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Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
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None injured in 2 overnight gunfire incidents in Brooklyn Park
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Ilhan Omar faces pro-police challenger in Democratic primary, and other top elections
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Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump spotted in Rochester, Minn.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John's visit to Olivia, Minn.
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Minnesota primary expected to set Walz, Jensen matchup
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Minnesota National Guard in need of chaplains
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Salvation Army unveils renovated adult rehab center in Minneapolis
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
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11 teenagers arrested in Twin Cities stolen vehicle pursuits this weekend
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Group homes in Twin Cities offering hiring incentives amid staffing shortages
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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of St. Paul, Maplewood
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Boater's body recovered from St. Croix River near Stillwater
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Olivia Newton-John, "Grease" star and Grammy-winning singer, dies at 73
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State patrol investigating fatal crash on Highway 36 in North St. Paul
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Lake Street White Castle employee nearly hit as gunfire flies between vehicles
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Next Weather: Cool, cloudy Thursday, with showers for some
Expect cooler temperatures in the Twin Cities over the next couple of days, but the heat and humidity will make a comeback this weekend.
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.
Minneapolis Police petition city for drone use authorization
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Next Weather: Cool, cloudy Thursday, with showers for some
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With inflation rising, Mike's Discount Foods seeing bump in business
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Federal assistance granted for Memorial Day tornadoes, flooding
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for northern Minnesota communities impacted by flooding and tornadoes over Memorial Day weekend.
Zumbrota woman, 18, killed in Goodhue County crash
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Wis. "Slender Man" stabbing: Morgan Geyser woman drops release request
One of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man has withdrawn her petition for release.
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Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.
GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
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Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
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With inflation rising, Mike's Discount Foods seeing bump in business
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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.
Average gas price in Minnesota falls below $4 a gallon
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Minnesota revenue dept. reminds parents to claim back-to-school supplies
Buying school supplies like pens, notebooks, or even computer hardware, could save you money on your tax bill or qualify you for a larger refund.
Gas prices seeing a downward trend in Minnesota
Slowly but surely, some Minnesotans are starting to find gas under $4 a gallon.
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Lake Street White Castle employee nearly hit as gunfire flies between vehicles
Police say a bullet narrowly missed a fast food employee when people in two vehicles were exchanging gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Minneapolis Police petition city for drone use authorization
The Minneapolis Police Department is petitioning the city to approve its request to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities.
2 men wounded by gunfire in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
Officers found one of the wounded men at the scene, while the other victim had already been driven to an area hospital.
Woman shot outside downtown Minneapolis Target store
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Sheriff: Driver shoots at bikers in Ham Lake before leading police on wrong-way chase
Two people suspected of shooting at motorcyclists, before leading police on a wrong-way chase, are now in custody.
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High E. coli levels shut down 3 Minneapolis beaches
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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
MDH: 58 total monkeypox cases in Minnesota, 2 hospitalized
There are now a total of 58 cases of monkeypox in Minnesota, as the national tally for the virus inches closer to 10,000 total infections.
U.S. Department of Labor files lawsuit against home health care provider for failing to pay overtime
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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.
Minnesotans already seeing benefits from movies, TV shows filming in state
Since the Minnesota Legislature passed a tax credit program last year, six projects -- including two TV shows, three movies, and one commercial -- got the green light to film here.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.
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Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MX
Carlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz's converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute in the Major League Soccer All-Star team's 2-1 victory over Mexico's Liga MX on Wednesday night.
United’s DJ Taylor hosts fashion show
Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor partnered with Fhima's in downtown Minneapolis to put on a fashion show featuring his own designs amid the MLS All-Star Game celebrations.
MLS All-Star Game draws thousands to St. Paul
Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game brought big excitement to St. Paul’s Allianz Field Wednesday evening, and big fun for fans.
Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
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Vikings release 1st unofficial depth chart of 2022 season
The Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of the season, and though things can and will change before the first game, fans now have some clarity regarding positional battles.
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Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
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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!
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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
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What's leading to the early signs of fall colors?
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How much water should we be drinking each day?
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Who is determining gambling odds?
When it comes to predicting how well the Minnesota Vikings will perform this season, the oddsmakers in the gambling world have them as nothing more than average.
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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
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Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
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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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Next Weather: 6:30 a.m. report
Thursday's going to be a bit cooler, with low humidity, and some parts of Minnesota could see some scattered showers.
Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
Thursday's going to be a bit of a cooler day, with spotty storms possible in central and southwestern Minnesota.
Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Thursday will be slightly cooler and less humid, with rain showers possible in parts of Minnesota.
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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Morning Update: Aug. 11, 2022
Today is the Mall of America's 30th birthday, Minneapolis police are investigating a downtown shooting, and more.
Next Weather: 6:30 a.m. report
Thursday's going to be a bit cooler, with low humidity, and some parts of Minnesota could see some scattered showers.
Mall of America celebrates 30th birthday with new exhibit
Mall of America is celebrating a big birthday today.
How Mall of America is celebrating its 30th birthday
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Mike's Discount Foods offers relief from inflation at grocery stores
The discount grocer has seen a boom in business with prices rising elsewhere.