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Peanut butter was patented in the late 1800s, but historians believe the Aztecs and Incas used peanuts in similar food products.
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Peanut butter was patented in the late 1800s, but historians believe the Aztecs and Incas used peanuts in similar food products.
Dafoe attended UW-Milwaukee in 1973 and 1974 before leaving to become part of Theatre X, an independent experimental theater company. He appeared on stage at UW-Milwaukee in "Phaedra" and "A Moon for the Misbegotten."
A spokesperson with the corrections department said there are two reasons for establishing this program. One reason is to help incarcerated people work toward careers in the tattoo arts industry, and the other is to prevent the spread of Hepatitis C from illegal tattooing in prisons.
Now that it feels like things are really returning back to normal, the time has come to ask the question -- How fussy are you about washing your hands?
The DNR's 2022 survey estimated the moose population at about 4,700 animals, with a potential range between 3,440 and 6,780. The survey is the highest estimate since 2011.
The website Names.org released their top ten names for boys and girls in Minnesota based on Social Security Administration data, and they feature quite a few names that are also among the nation's top 10s.
Mac-Groveland wasn't the only St. Paul neighborhood to make the cut on Niche's list. St. Anthony Park and Summit Hill also placed within the top five spots.
The 53 judges taste, sniff and inspect the 141 classes of dairy products during the biennial World Championship Cheese Contest, this year held in Madison.
Brian Walbrun took video in Appleton, near Green Bay. At first he thought the man inside was a city employee, on the job to clear the streets of ice.
After joining protests in 2019, Lee had to come to America for his safety. He continued the fight in a different way, setting out from L.A. for Boston, on a bicycle, in July. But in September his journey was in jeopardy.
Friday morning crews worked for about an hour to bring the two back together at the Walker's Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
It's hard to comprehend the journey that little card had to take over 80 years. Exactly how it ended up going from an old country school near Vernon Center to a store in Mankato is a mystery.
The pack had only four wolves last winter, the organization reports, but had four more pups last spring.
"Suck it up, join the party. The worst party in the history of mankind. But you're in the party, you're on the invite list. You can't get out," the fan is captured shouting, despite also using a microphone in what appears to be a small classroom.
Friends At Mears Park are trying to educate people against feeding the squirrels which have become more aggressive. Last year, the squirrels feasted on holiday lights, significantly damaging the display by the end of the season.
Those looking to raise eyebrows with their holiday gifts given this year should grab their wallets and head out Thursday. Thanks to Minneapolis-based Tattersall Distilling, two new fry-flavored vodkas are now available for purchase.
A popular reality TV show looks to have taken a piece of the Minneapolis skyline away. We can't help but wonder how everyone walking along the Mall in that shot knew whether warmer or cooler temperatures were on the way, or if it was going to rain.
In the video, the woman is seen yelling at other people standing near her to "get out of my country." According to another audience member's report, the incident happened "right as the lights were dimming to start the show and then we all heard yelling and it went crazy for like 40 minutes after that."
You won't find this holiday on many calendars, and you won't get a day off of work for it. But Friday is a national holiday, and one likely to be particularly dear to Minnesotans and Wisconsinites -- National Cheese Curd Day!
Wednesday is National Coffee Day, and Americans are big coffee drinkers. Nearly 60% of Americans chose coffee each day, more than any other beverage.
If you're a Minneapolitan and you're feeling a little jittery and comfort-seeking at the same time, there may be a simple answer. Minneapolis is ranked among the top five most caffeinated cities in the entire country ... and first for indulging in pumpkin spice lattes.
An active home listing in Cold Spring is raising some eyebrows on Reddit lately, not for its price but for the photos of the interior. One photo shows a suspended kitchen rack holding copper pans but appearing to be topped by a mounted primate. And then there's the main living space, which is dominated by a still, standing giraffe carcass.
A west-central Minnesota officer found himself in a very nutty situation Monday.
"If you can see the dirt on them, clean them," he said. "Otherwise, there's no point."
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
A high pressure system will stick around for one more day, bringing a mix of sun and clouds to the state.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
This holiday season, Be the Change MN and the Mall of America are partnering to offer a true Winter Wonderland for students and their families from three North Minneapolis Schools.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
This holiday season, Be the Change MN and the Mall of America are partnering to offer a true Winter Wonderland for students and their families from three North Minneapolis Schools.
Fundraising has fallen behind this year for the Winter Carnival. The carnival is still looking for sponsors for their parades, fireworks and the park itself.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
The BCA said that Cheyenne Cadena, of Glencoe, hasn't been seen since Sunday, and hasn't been in contact with friends on social media since Monday.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
The program allows shoppers to brighten the holiday for those in need by picking up personalized gifts for older adults, who they adopt through displays at local stores.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Prosecutors say a man staged his wife's death 24 hours before they were expected to be evicted from their home to save himself from shame.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
The LAPD is searching for suspect in at least 3 killings of homeless people in the city of Los Angeles.
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Deputies used an unlikely tool inside a Twin Cities sports arena Thursday to mitigate a dangerous ammonia leak.
Connor Dewar had a hat trick and added an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild routed Nashville 6-1 on Thursday night to end the Predators' winning streak at six games.
Fleury wore the mask during warmups at the Wild's Native American Heritage Night, defying the NHL's restriction on specialty jerseys, masks, stickers and decals for theme nights.
"I'm still me. I'm still the same person. My life is just going to look a little differently," Mason Garcia said.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Wegovy and Mounjaro have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. This distinction could be key for insurance companies that currently do not cover these drugs, forcing patients like Lori Rock to look to coupons to cover the cost.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Murphy spoke with Dr. Michael Miedema, a preventative cardiologist at Allina, about a new study that found Wegovy reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
There's nothing more spooky than the arrival of winter, especially when it falls before Halloween. Well, a round of overnight snow left a fresh coating on the metro, just in time to give people 1991 flashbacks.
A high pressure system will stick around for one more day, bringing a mix of sun and clouds to the state.
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.
It’ll be a mild weekend, but still some chances for snow.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and the next week will be surprisingly warm! Temps will hang in the 40s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and the next week will be surprisingly warm! Temps will hang in the 40s.
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It’ll be a mild weekend, but still some chances for snow.