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WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 20, 2026

WCCO's Amelia Santaniello and Erin Hassanzadeh share the latest news headlines and updates from Tuesday afternoon.

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After losing her father, an estate planning attorney now starts client meetings by listening to thei

After losing her father, an estate planning attorney now starts client meetings by listening to thei

Douglas County farmer loses 2 dogs to blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection

Douglas County farmer loses 2 dogs to blastomycosis, a rare fungal infection

St. Anthony Village opens a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, joining Anoka

St. Anthony Village opens a city-owned cannabis dispensary Saturday, joining Anoka

Fact check: What DFL ad leaves out about Lisa Demuth’s “cost of it” comment on ICE surge

Fact check: What DFL ad leaves out about Lisa Demuth’s “cost of it” comment on ICE surge

St. Paul union says midyear cuts could hit up to 18 English learner teachers

St. Paul union says midyear cuts could hit up to 18 English learner teachers

Amelia Santaniello visits the CBS Broadcast Center, home of “CBS Mornings," “CBS Evening News”

Amelia Santaniello visits the CBS Broadcast Center, home of “CBS Mornings," “CBS Evening News”

Retired Twin Cities entrepreneur and rock band guitarist publishes his debut novel, “The Narrows��

Retired Twin Cities entrepreneur and rock band guitarist publishes his debut novel, “The Narrows��

Halloween in Minnesota: from Anoka’s “Halloween Capital” events to a new pumpkin town in Chask

Halloween in Minnesota: from Anoka’s “Halloween Capital” events to a new pumpkin town in Chask

Minnesota weather turns cooler after a cold front brings light showers Saturday | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather turns cooler after a cold front brings light showers Saturday | Oct. 20, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 20, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 20, 2026

Jessie Diggins is skiing the Birkie!

Jessie Diggins is skiing the Birkie!

Minnesota weather will warm into the 70s Tuesday | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather will warm into the 70s Tuesday | Oct. 20, 2026

Holiday flights cost more this year, but there are ways to save

Holiday flights cost more this year, but there are ways to save

How the wars in Ukraine and Iran may impact midterm elections

How the wars in Ukraine and Iran may impact midterm elections

St. Paul teachers union warns proposed district cuts will cause widespread disruption

St. Paul teachers union warns proposed district cuts will cause widespread disruption

Budget-friendly Halloween ideas: Floral baby pumpkins, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt

Budget-friendly Halloween ideas: Floral baby pumpkins, glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt

“Dress how you feel”: Trunk or Treat offers a safe and affirming Halloween for LGBTQ families

“Dress how you feel”: Trunk or Treat offers a safe and affirming Halloween for LGBTQ families

Create a “safe phrase” with your family to beat AI voice-cloning scams, a money expert says

Create a “safe phrase” with your family to beat AI voice-cloning scams, a money expert says

Minnesota weather stays unusually warm, with highs 15 to 20 degrees above normal | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather stays unusually warm, with highs 15 to 20 degrees above normal | Oct. 20, 2026

Preview: Golf 101 at Park 365 in Roseville

Preview: Golf 101 at Park 365 in Roseville

Twin Cities man, 18, accused in MOA terror plot, and more headlines

Twin Cities man, 18, accused in MOA terror plot, and more headlines

Meet the high school pals behind Plucky Pickle Dip

Meet the high school pals behind Plucky Pickle Dip

Man killed by combine on southern Minnesota farm. sheriff says

Man killed by combine on southern Minnesota farm. sheriff says

Minneapolis police officer fired for alerting brother about investigation

Minneapolis police officer fired for alerting brother about investigation

More sunny, mild late October weather in Minnesota | Oct. 20, 2026

More sunny, mild late October weather in Minnesota | Oct. 20, 2026

Minnesota weather through workweek features temps in 60s, 70s | Oct. 19, 2026

Minnesota weather through workweek features temps in 60s, 70s | Oct. 19, 2026

How Twin Cities organizations are supporting domestic violence survivors

How Twin Cities organizations are supporting domestic violence survivors

FBI agent on man charged in Mall of America attack plot: "Those were his decisions"

FBI agent on man charged in Mall of America attack plot: "Those were his decisions"

Why boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles appear in the fall and winter

Why boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles appear in the fall and winter

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota collaborating to address gang violence

Law enforcement agencies across Minnesota collaborating to address gang violence

Demuth, Klobuchar spar over fraud and data centers in Minnesota governor's debate

Demuth, Klobuchar spar over fraud and data centers in Minnesota governor's debate

Meet the women training at the Minneapolis Rowing Club

Meet the women training at the Minneapolis Rowing Club

St. Paul city employees help church plant trees

St. Paul city employees help church plant trees

Feds lay out case against teen accused of planning attack at Mall of America

Feds lay out case against teen accused of planning attack at Mall of America

Using heat pumps could lower your electricity bill, report says

Using heat pumps could lower your electricity bill, report says

How to safely and effectively get rid of unwanted prescription drugs

How to safely and effectively get rid of unwanted prescription drugs

Understanding changes to social security next year

Understanding changes to social security next year

Warming trend in Minnesota continues, as rain holds off

Warming trend in Minnesota continues, as rain holds off

Pop-up event in Minneapolis encouraging voters to cast ballots early

Pop-up event in Minneapolis encouraging voters to cast ballots early

Minnesota’s warm, dry streak continues, with temperatures nearing 80 by Thursday | Oct. 19, 2026

Minnesota’s warm, dry streak continues, with temperatures nearing 80 by Thursday | Oct. 19, 2026

France weighs a state of emergency and curfews after a weekend of riots and thousands of arrests

France weighs a state of emergency and curfews after a weekend of riots and thousands of arrests

Minneapolis launches 12 one-day early voting pop-ups through Oct. 30, with the first open Monday

Minneapolis launches 12 one-day early voting pop-ups through Oct. 30, with the first open Monday

Heights Theater turns 100 by sticking to the classics: Live organ, 70mm film and red curtains

Heights Theater turns 100 by sticking to the classics: Live organ, 70mm film and red curtains

Take a ghost tour behind the scenes at Union Depot, where staff have their own spooky stories

Take a ghost tour behind the scenes at Union Depot, where staff have their own spooky stories

Last weekend to tour the Fall Artisan Home Tour, now with remodeled homes

Last weekend to tour the Fall Artisan Home Tour, now with remodeled homes

No cold air in sight for next week in Minnesota weather | Oct. 19, 2026

No cold air in sight for next week in Minnesota weather | Oct. 19, 2026

Can you taste the difference in dye-free Skittles and Starburst?

Can you taste the difference in dye-free Skittles and Starburst?

Minnesota law enforcement to unveil new gang violence strategy

Minnesota law enforcement to unveil new gang violence strategy

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