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Pediatrician discusses the importance of giving books this holiday season

Reading builds language skills, sparks imagination, and strengthens family bonds, explains Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota.

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Tyler Bass, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 3 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Tyler Bass, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 3 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

One person unaccounted for in Twin Cities house fires

One person unaccounted for in Twin Cities house fires

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Meet Trina Swanson, candidate for U.S. House District 8 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

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Meet Doug Chapin, candidate for U.S. House District 6 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

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Meet John Nagel, candidate for U.S. House District 5 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

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Meet Jake Johnson, candidate for U.S. House District 1 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

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Meet Michele Tafoya, candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

New free guide maps 150+ new-construction neighborhoods across the Twin Cities

New free guide maps 150+ new-construction neighborhoods across the Twin Cities

Walking into the Living Room feels “like walking into somebody’s home,” staff say

Walking into the Living Room feels “like walking into somebody’s home,” staff say

Minnesota’s $3 million estate tax threshold catches more families than the federal one, advisor sa

Minnesota’s $3 million estate tax threshold catches more families than the federal one, advisor sa

Minnesota’s first widespread freeze could arrive Saturday morning | Oct. 13, 2026

Minnesota’s first widespread freeze could arrive Saturday morning | Oct. 13, 2026

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Meet Amy Klobuchar, candidate for Minnesota governor | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

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Meet Lisa Demuth, candidate for Minnesota governor | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

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Meet Peggy Flanagan, candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Crews battle structure fire in Victoria neighborhood, city officials say

Crews battle structure fire in Victoria neighborhood, city officials say

Evergreen Collective helps customers make small, eco-friendly swaps

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Minneapolis data center moratorium set to expire, and more headlines

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Minneapolis school board to hold community meeting amid possible closures

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10 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 12, 2026 | NEXT Weather

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Transportation official details whether speed cameras make drivers slow down

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Powwow honors Indigenous Peoples Day in Minneapolis

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How a Minneapolis man is raising awareness of car break-ins

Supporters of Rep. Ilhan Omar rally in Minneapolis after feds search her home

Supporters of Rep. Ilhan Omar rally in Minneapolis after feds search her home

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6 p.m. Minnesota forecast from Oct. 12, 2026 | NEXT Weather

What to know about Medicare plan cuts

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Family sues Twin Cities recycling plant over children's blood lead levels

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4 charged with riot in Eden Prairie homecoming shooting

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Pickleball growing in popularity among Twin Cities women

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 12, 2026

State’s largest Dakota language archives could be lost after fire

State’s largest Dakota language archives could be lost after fire

Homeland Security raids Rep. Omar’s home over immigration documents, sources say

Homeland Security raids Rep. Omar’s home over immigration documents, sources say

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Interest rates over 7.5% are freezing Minnesota’s open housing market, real estate agent says

FBI raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC home while her family was there, agents carry out boxes

FBI raids Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC home while her family was there, agents carry out boxes

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Grand Casino Arena seeks Minnesota artist to paint its first public mural

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Minnesota cools toward average this week, with frost possible by Saturday | Oct. 12, 2026

Minnesota cools toward average this week, with frost possible by Saturday | Oct. 12, 2026

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WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 12, 2026

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NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 12, 2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar says "I will not be silenced" amid federal raid

Rep. Ilhan Omar says "I will not be silenced" amid federal raid

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Dirty sodas are having a moment during Sober October, New Hope company says

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Girls on the Run Minnesota builds confidence for girls 8 to 14 through running

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“We can’t give up”: New children’s book inspired by Operation Metro Surge

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