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The smells that most attract mosquitos

While researchers are far from finding a "magic bullet," they note that the carbon dioxide in our breath, body odor, and even clothing colors can have an effect.

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High School Sports Rally: Section football playoffs begin in Minnesota

High School Sports Rally: Section football playoffs begin in Minnesota

Minnesota weather on Halloween night to feature 50-degree temps | Oct. 30, 2026

Minnesota weather on Halloween night to feature 50-degree temps | Oct. 30, 2026

St. Paul school board passes revised budget plan that avoids layoffs

St. Paul school board passes revised budget plan that avoids layoffs

Hastings RB Zach Shatek seeks to lead football team to state title

Hastings RB Zach Shatek seeks to lead football team to state title

Animal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

Animal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

Judge OKs return of Minnesota man deported to Africa

Judge OKs return of Minnesota man deported to Africa

St. Paul school officials approve teacher early retirement plan

St. Paul school officials approve teacher early retirement plan

4 indicted on fraud-related charges tied to Minnesota search warrants, FBI says

4 indicted on fraud-related charges tied to Minnesota search warrants, FBI says

Minnesota attorney urges owners to secure properties after urban explorer injuries

Minnesota attorney urges owners to secure properties after urban explorer injuries

Authentic appreciation improves relationships and team morale, a lodge leader says

Authentic appreciation improves relationships and team morale, a lodge leader says

St. Paul mayor nominates 26-year veteran Jeramiah Melquist as the city’s next fire chief

St. Paul mayor nominates 26-year veteran Jeramiah Melquist as the city’s next fire chief

Those blue eyes are asking for a home: meet Raleigh, a husky found as a stray near New Ulm

Those blue eyes are asking for a home: meet Raleigh, a husky found as a stray near New Ulm

Fall color is almost entirely past peak, and heavy rains will finish the job | Oct. 30, 2026

Fall color is almost entirely past peak, and heavy rains will finish the job | Oct. 30, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 30, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 30, 2026

36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society

36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society

October is on track to be the Twin Cities’ fourth-warmest on record | Oct. 30, 2026

October is on track to be the Twin Cities’ fourth-warmest on record | Oct. 30, 2026

NICU babies at CentraCare’s St. Cloud Hospital get handmade costumes for their first Halloween

NICU babies at CentraCare’s St. Cloud Hospital get handmade costumes for their first Halloween

Rosedale’s Halloween weekend: Day of the Dead fashion show Friday, trick-or-treating Saturday

Rosedale’s Halloween weekend: Day of the Dead fashion show Friday, trick-or-treating Saturday

Your mortgage payment can rise even with a fixed rate, because taxes and insurance are escrowed

Your mortgage payment can rise even with a fixed rate, because taxes and insurance are escrowed

New Twin Cities company drops off bins, picks them up when you’re done

New Twin Cities company drops off bins, picks them up when you’re done

Minnesota weather on Halloween: Trick-or-treat hours look mostly dry | Oct. 30, 2026

Minnesota weather on Halloween: Trick-or-treat hours look mostly dry | Oct. 30, 2026

St. Paul schools to discuss new budget-cut plan, and more headlines

St. Paul schools to discuss new budget-cut plan, and more headlines

4 Your Weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026

4 Your Weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026

Minnesota's slightly soggy Halloween weather | Oct. 30, 2026

Minnesota's slightly soggy Halloween weather | Oct. 30, 2026

From country boy to Gophers lineman: Tony Nelson says football, farming reward the offseason work

From country boy to Gophers lineman: Tony Nelson says football, farming reward the offseason work

Kyler Murray grew up a Vikings fan in Cowboys country, and says it was never hard

Kyler Murray grew up a Vikings fan in Cowboys country, and says it was never hard

Minneapolis CIty Council says cutting city's safety office saves $3.8 million; Frey disputes it

Minneapolis CIty Council says cutting city's safety office saves $3.8 million; Frey disputes it

Minnesota weather stays mild into Halloween, with a few isolated showers south | Oct. 29, 2026

Minnesota weather stays mild into Halloween, with a few isolated showers south | Oct. 29, 2026

Meet Betty McCollum, candidate for U.S. House District 4 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Betty McCollum, candidate for U.S. House District 4 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

“A better leader, a better friend”: WCCO colleagues pay tribute to Chris Shaffer’s 20 years

“A better leader, a better friend”: WCCO colleagues pay tribute to Chris Shaffer’s 20 years

Halloween is mostly dry and mild, with clearing by trick-or-treat time | Oct. 29, 2026

Halloween is mostly dry and mild, with clearing by trick-or-treat time | Oct. 29, 2026

St. Paul candy shop sticks to “no skimping on the family recipe” as chocolate prices climb

St. Paul candy shop sticks to “no skimping on the family recipe” as chocolate prices climb

Minneapolis approves safe program that lets people sleep in cars parked overnight at supervised lots

Minneapolis approves safe program that lets people sleep in cars parked overnight at supervised lots

St. Paul residents to vote on renters' right to repairs

St. Paul residents to vote on renters' right to repairs

Settlement could reshape future of Minnesota Google data center

Settlement could reshape future of Minnesota Google data center

Feds, state agents raid more Twin Cities autism centers

Feds, state agents raid more Twin Cities autism centers

Meet audience warm-up master Joey Kola

Meet audience warm-up master Joey Kola

Hell's Kitchen is the place to be for Halloween fun in Minneapolis

Hell's Kitchen is the place to be for Halloween fun in Minneapolis

Latest polls show Klobuchar, Flanagan with double-digit leads ahead of midterms

Latest polls show Klobuchar, Flanagan with double-digit leads ahead of midterms

The possible role faith has played in American politics

The possible role faith has played in American politics

Minnesota's measles case count hits 36-year high

Minnesota's measles case count hits 36-year high

Soggy Halloween weather on tap in Minnesota | Oct. 29, 2026

Soggy Halloween weather on tap in Minnesota | Oct. 29, 2026

Calmer weather in Minnesota ahead of rainy stretch | Oct. 29, 2026

Calmer weather in Minnesota ahead of rainy stretch | Oct. 29, 2026

Minnesota town at center of Google data center controversy

Minnesota town at center of Google data center controversy

Woman killed by dump truck in St. Paul, police say

Woman killed by dump truck in St. Paul, police say

FBI conducting "investigative activity" at several Twin Cities sites, officials say

FBI conducting "investigative activity" at several Twin Cities sites, officials say

Spooky Halloween drinks you can make at home with Every Sip founder Stephanie Payne

Spooky Halloween drinks you can make at home with Every Sip founder Stephanie Payne

Explorer Ann Bancroft on the free Girlhood Summit for girls in grades 6 to 12

Explorer Ann Bancroft on the free Girlhood Summit for girls in grades 6 to 12

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