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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

Anoka pumpkin grower reflects on winning competition 5 times in 7 years

Anoka pumpkin grower reflects on winning competition 5 times in 7 years

Drone spots alleged copper thieves in St. Paul

Drone spots alleged copper thieves in St. Paul

Rep. Omar says she hasn’t talked to federal agents since raid at her home

Rep. Omar says she hasn’t talked to federal agents since raid at her home

Why hundreds of St. Paul students received free winter coats

Why hundreds of St. Paul students received free winter coats

Convicted sex offender accused of trying to enroll at Maple Grove school

Convicted sex offender accused of trying to enroll at Maple Grove school

$Meet Diamond, a German shepherd mix rescued with two leg fractures and now ready for a home$

Meet Diamond, a German shepherd mix rescued with two leg fractures and now ready for a home

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 23, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 23, 2026

Minnesota weather: one last warm day, then a damp, cool change | Oct. 23, 2026

Minnesota weather: one last warm day, then a damp, cool change | Oct. 23, 2026

Hundreds of St. Paul students gifted free winter coats

Hundreds of St. Paul students gifted free winter coats

4 arrested in south Minneapolis after car stolen

4 arrested in south Minneapolis after car stolen

Minnesota's weather is about to pivot back to fall | Oct. 23, 2026

Minnesota's weather is about to pivot back to fall | Oct. 23, 2026

How to build a warm shelter for stray and feral cats for under $20

How to build a warm shelter for stray and feral cats for under $20

Chronic pain often has more than one cause, and a pain specialist says treatment should be layered

Chronic pain often has more than one cause, and a pain specialist says treatment should be layered

No more wrestling with a duvet: How a zipper system keeps the insert in place

No more wrestling with a duvet: How a zipper system keeps the insert in place

Minnesota weather turns cooler after a Saturday cold front brings light showers | Oct. 23, 2026

Minnesota weather turns cooler after a Saturday cold front brings light showers | Oct. 23, 2026

Rep. Ilhan Omar set to appear at Hasan Piker event, and more headlines

Rep. Ilhan Omar set to appear at Hasan Piker event, and more headlines

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