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Extended: Public safety officials warn "sextortion" is a growing crime in Minnesota

The Department of Public Safety says the crime of "sextortion" is growing in Minnesota, and the biggest targets are children and teens.

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Minnesota weather to deliver temps in the 40s and 50s Tuesday | Oct. 26, 2026

Minnesota weather to deliver temps in the 40s and 50s Tuesday | Oct. 26, 2026

When is the best time to do homework?

When is the best time to do homework?

Minnesota AG details lawsuits alleging businesses filed false claims worth millions

Minnesota AG details lawsuits alleging businesses filed false claims worth millions

Hasan Piker speaks with Omar, state Sen. Fateh in Minneapolis after criticism over visit

Hasan Piker speaks with Omar, state Sen. Fateh in Minneapolis after criticism over visit

Minneapolis man accused of sexual assault charged with attempted kidnapping in separate case

Minneapolis man accused of sexual assault charged with attempted kidnapping in separate case

Minnesota Vikings fans find hope in 6-0 start

Minnesota Vikings fans find hope in 6-0 start

Minnesota man pleads for return of Viking statue stolen from couple's gravestone

Minnesota man pleads for return of Viking statue stolen from couple's gravestone

Are ads about candidates in the Minnesota attorney general race accurate?

Are ads about candidates in the Minnesota attorney general race accurate?

Woodbury BMX racer dominating the competition at 14

Woodbury BMX racer dominating the competition at 14

Brooklyn Park police seek suspects in shooting outside apartment building

Brooklyn Park police seek suspects in shooting outside apartment building

Why some Minnesotans will pay more for health insurance in 2027

Why some Minnesotans will pay more for health insurance in 2027

64% in U.S. say AI is developing too fast. An AI strategist says candidates aren’t addressing it.

64% in U.S. say AI is developing too fast. An AI strategist says candidates aren’t addressing it.

Americans legally bet nearly $167 billion on sports last year, a record, as scrutiny grows

Americans legally bet nearly $167 billion on sports last year, a record, as scrutiny grows

Halloween turns the Science Museum into a 21-plus dance club with live dissections Friday

Halloween turns the Science Museum into a 21-plus dance club with live dissections Friday

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 26, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 26, 2026

Minnesota weather on Halloween: a few light showers, but not a washout, and mild

Minnesota weather on Halloween: a few light showers, but not a washout, and mild

This October is on track to be one of the warmest on record in the Twin Cities | Oct. 26, 2026

This October is on track to be one of the warmest on record in the Twin Cities | Oct. 26, 2026

Barack Obama in Detroit says attacks on Abdul El-Sayed’s name and faith echo what he faced

Barack Obama in Detroit says attacks on Abdul El-Sayed’s name and faith echo what he faced

2 suspects flee after man is shot in Brooklyn Park apartment garage, police say

2 suspects flee after man is shot in Brooklyn Park apartment garage, police say

Eyeball olives and a marshmallow spiderweb: How to make a scary snack board

Eyeball olives and a marshmallow spiderweb: How to make a scary snack board

Halloween eye safety dos and don’ts: Skip store-bought costume contacts, go easy on glitter

Halloween eye safety dos and don’ts: Skip store-bought costume contacts, go easy on glitter

Get your flu shot now, as it may take about 2 weeks to take full effect

Get your flu shot now, as it may take about 2 weeks to take full effect

Minnesota Democrats divided over Hasan Piker’s Minneapolis event with Ilhan Omar and Omar Fateh

Minnesota Democrats divided over Hasan Piker’s Minneapolis event with Ilhan Omar and Omar Fateh

Minnesota weather veers toward soaking rain Monday, with some areas topping an inch | Oct. 26, 2026

Minnesota weather veers toward soaking rain Monday, with some areas topping an inch | Oct. 26, 2026

Mall of America Hmong fest goes on after terror threat, and more headlines

Mall of America Hmong fest goes on after terror threat, and more headlines

Widespread rainy weather in Minnesota | Oct. 26, 2026

Widespread rainy weather in Minnesota | Oct. 26, 2026

7 arrested in burglary at historic Minneapolis church

7 arrested in burglary at historic Minneapolis church

St. Paul police investigating deadly shooting in Dayton's Bluff neighborhood

St. Paul police investigating deadly shooting in Dayton's Bluff neighborhood

Expect below average temperatures and rain to start the work week | Oct. 25, 2026

Expect below average temperatures and rain to start the work week | Oct. 25, 2026

Vikings' Joe Huber steps up after Donovan Jackson's season-ending injury

Vikings' Joe Huber steps up after Donovan Jackson's season-ending injury

How Andrew Zimmern is helping keep people out of prison

How Andrew Zimmern is helping keep people out of prison

Talking about aging within the LGBTQ+ community

Talking about aging within the LGBTQ+ community

Forget Me Not provides end-of-life care for your furry friends

Forget Me Not provides end-of-life care for your furry friends

Record number of Minnesotans expected to visit food shelves in 2026

Record number of Minnesotans expected to visit food shelves in 2026

Cooler air returns to Minnesota, along with scattered showers | Oct. 25, 2026

Cooler air returns to Minnesota, along with scattered showers | Oct. 25, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Oct. 25, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Oct. 25, 2026

Cloudy and a bit windy for kickoff of the Minnesota Vikings game Sunday | NEXT Weather 6:30 p.m. Oct

Cloudy and a bit windy for kickoff of the Minnesota Vikings game Sunday | NEXT Weather 6:30 p.m. Oct

Kellogg Bridge set to open in St Paul after multi-year construction

Kellogg Bridge set to open in St Paul after multi-year construction

Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World, kicked off things a week early

Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the World, kicked off things a week early

Minnesota's unhoused got a chance to hit the polls

Minnesota's unhoused got a chance to hit the polls

The Great Pumpkin Festival is taking place in St. Paul this weekend

The Great Pumpkin Festival is taking place in St. Paul this weekend

Old town Mankato's Day of the Dead takes place on Halloween

Old town Mankato's Day of the Dead takes place on Halloween

The new Kellog Bridge in St. Paul is almost finished

The new Kellog Bridge in St. Paul is almost finished

An assault at a high school football game, the latest with Rep. Omar and other headlines

An assault at a high school football game, the latest with Rep. Omar and other headlines

Another round of wind and showers Saturday in Minnesota | Oct. 24, 2026

Another round of wind and showers Saturday in Minnesota | Oct. 24, 2026

High School Sports Rally: Why a lifelong Tartan fan is now in the school's hall of fame

High School Sports Rally: Why a lifelong Tartan fan is now in the school's hall of fame

Minnesota weather to feature warm temps Saturday before cooldown | Oct. 23, 2026

Minnesota weather to feature warm temps Saturday before cooldown | Oct. 23, 2026

Minnesota Woman speaks out after husband detained by ICE at immigration interview

Minnesota Woman speaks out after husband detained by ICE at immigration interview

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