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Say it ain't snow: Minnesota's fleet of plow drivers are now training for winter months
If you live in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County or Anoka Counties, drivers are currently going through training at a State Fair parking lot to learn how they will soon enough be plowing your local streets.
"We didn't really expect it": Cleaning up after late summer hail storm
River Falls was hit hard with massive baseball-sized hail. There's anything from dents and dings to shattered windshields on some cars that were parked outside during Tuesday's storms.
Can a sudden change in temperature affect our health?
The temperature plunge can be tough mentally and physically, too, as some people complain of cold symptoms, headaches and feeling off-kilter.
Is summer getting longer, or are other seasons getting shorter?
This month, temperatures have been above average for 12 out of 19 days in the Twin Cities.
NOAA's Minnesota winter outlook will make you shiver
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's latest outlook on the upcoming winter paints a grim, and potentially colder, view for much of Minnesota.
NEXT Weather: Showers, possible thunderstorms in metro Friday
Heavy rain and flooding is possible along the North Shore for Thursday and Friday.
NEXT Weather: Pleasant Monday, temps increase through the week
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says by tomorrow the average high is 74, but we will return to the 80s for the next few days.
NEXT Weather: Mild temps continue Sunday, with plenty of sunshine
Pleasant early fall temps continue Sunday, but a warmup is expected by mid-week.
Research at U of M aims to create hop variety that thrives in Midwest climate
The Midwest's humidity isn't kind to the cone-shaped flowers that flavor our favorite beers -- the environment here makes the hops more susceptible to diseases like mildews.
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Rep. Angie Craig stresses abortion rights in 2nd District race against Tyler Kistner
The most closely-watched congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner.
Stella's Fish Café temporarily closes after viral rodent video
A popular Minneapolis restaurant closed this weekend after a stomach-churning discovery went viral.
Police arrest 2 teens in connection with shooting outside Richfield High School football game
Police say they have arrested two teenage boys in connection with a shooting that injured two young men outside a Richfield High School football game Friday evening.
Donations from WCCO viewers boost scholarships for north Mpls. students
Donations are making a difference for north Minneapolis students. Since launching in 2018, Wilson's Image College scholarships have increased from $500 per student to $2,500.
2 shot in St. Paul Saturday night
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday night.
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2 dead, 1 seriously hurt in fatal Kandiyohi County crash
Two people are dead and a woman is seriously injured after a crash in Kandiyohi County Saturday afternoon.
State Patrol: 1 dead, 2 injured in Yellow Medicine County crash
A woman is dead and two others are injured after a crash in western Minnesota.
Minnesota not collecting as much tax revenue as it could on newly legal THC edibles
At Duke's on 7 in Minnetonka, there are new drinks on the menu: seltzers infused with hemp-derived THC, an offering made possible by a recent law allowing small amounts of the intoxicating chemical that can produce a high in food and drinks.
Family: Connor Erickson, injured in football game, shows improvement
Things are looking up for Conner Erickson, who suffered a serious head injury during a high school football game.
Early voting begins in Minnesota's midterm election
With about a month and a half to go before the election, early voting has begun in Minnesota.
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Darrell Brooks Jr. wants to defend himself in fatal Wisconsin parade attack
A man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens of others by driving an SUV through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year wants to represent himself in a trial that is scheduled to begin in a little more than a week.
Kamala Harris talks abortion, makes appeal to voters in Wisconsin
Harris also spoke at a meeting of the Democratic Attorneys General Association, urging them to "fight back" for abortion rights and against those she called "extremist, so-called leaders" who were attempting to make it harder to vote.
Wisconsin agent charged in nonfatal shooting of unarmed man
The charge stems from the Feb. 3 shooting of Quadren Wilson, who survived. Wilson is Black and Wagner is white, and Wilson's family has said they believe race was a factor in the shooting.
"We didn't really expect it": Cleaning up after late summer hail storm
River Falls was hit hard with massive baseball-sized hail. There's anything from dents and dings to shattered windshields on some cars that were parked outside during Tuesday's storms.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers challenged to stop all inmate paroles
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels called Monday on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state, even though a governor can't unilaterally order them to stop and some paroles are mandated by law.
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Talking Points: Battle for the 2nd Congressional District
The most closely-watched Congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democrat Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner.
Rep. Angie Craig stresses abortion rights in 2nd District race against Tyler Kistner
The most closely-watched congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democratic Rep. Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner.
Minn. Secretary of State Steve Simon speaks as early voting begins
Steve Simon spoke with Esme Murphy about the 2022 elections.
Rep. Angie Craig ready for rematch with Tyler Kistner in 2nd District
Rep. Angie Craig joins Esme Murphy live in-studio.
Battleground Tracker: GOP House lead shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest
Voters say rights and freedoms are on the ballot, along with finances and the economy.
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Minnesota not collecting as much tax revenue as it could on newly legal THC edibles
At Duke's on 7 in Minnetonka, there are new drinks on the menu: seltzers infused with hemp-derived THC, an offering made possible by a recent law allowing small amounts of the intoxicating chemical that can produce a high in food and drinks.
Petite León in Minneapolis named one of New York Times' top 50 restaurants
Petite León of Minneapolis earned a spot on The New York Times' favorites list for its unique Yucatán-inspired dishes and its inventive, comforting aesthetic.
When should kids be allowed to have a phone?
If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone.
More consumers buying organic, but farmers still wary
Over the decades, something unexpected happened — demand for organics started increasing so fast that it began outstripping the supply produced in the U.S.
Target, Walmart begin holiday deals early to ease inflation sting
Walmart and Target plan to begin offering deals and price matching offers earlier this year to keep up with Americans pressed by soaring inflation and looking for ways to ease the potential sting of holiday shopping.
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Police arrest 2 teens in connection with shooting outside Richfield High School football game
Police say they have arrested two teenage boys in connection with a shooting that injured two young men outside a Richfield High School football game Friday evening.
2 shot in St. Paul Saturday night
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday night.
Richfield High School cancels homecoming dance to allow students to "breathe, reflect and heal"
Following gunshots injuring two people just outside the Richfield High School football stadium on Friday night, during their homecoming game, the high school principal canceled the remainder of the weekend activities.
3 arrested after man found dead in Inver Grove Heights home
Officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of 78th Court East at 2:07 a.m. where they found a dead man on the floor of the residence.
Police: 2 young men shot outside Richfield High School football game
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two young men outside a Richfield High School football game Friday evening.
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Ethan Glynn making steady improvement, eyes treatment at Colorado hospital
Family members say Ethan Glynn, the high school student who was paralyzed while playing football earlier this month, is steadily improving and could soon move to Colorado for treatment.
Family: Connor Erickson, injured in football game, shows improvement
Things are looking up for Conner Erickson, who suffered a serious head injury during a high school football game.
Judge denies request to lift stay of N.D. abortion trigger ban
A North Dakota judge on Friday denied a request to lift his stay of a law banning abortion while a challenge to the law's constitutionality is pending.
Amount of COVID-19 RNA found in metro wastewater is decreasing
Following an increase the previous week, the amount of COVID-19 RNA found in the metro's wastewater is decreasing.
CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 83.1% of new infections.
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Twin Cities Film Fest 2022 lineup includes "Till," "Empire of Light," "She Said"
The Twin Cities Film Fest has unveiled its lineup for the 2022 festival and, as it often does, it contains a number of films tipped for this year's Oscars and year-end top 10 lists.
Locally-produced "Black Skin," inspired by murder of George Floyd, premieres this weekend
The drama follows the story of Louis, a Black man pulled over by police. The situation escalates when he is killed by officers and the incident is live-streamed.
Culture and languages collide when Ka Lia Universe steps on stage
"For a long time I had a hard time singing in my language," she says. But she's now performing a mix of English and Hmong, or "Hmonglish."
Having fun and fighting crime: North Loop hosts block party Friday and Saturday nights
The North Loop - a hot spot for nightlife - is closed down to traffic Friday and Saturday nights. Organizers hope by shutting off vehicle traffic they can increase foot traffic and safety.
Queen Elizabeth II moved to Westminster Hall to lie in state
The queen's son King Charles III, and his sons William and Harry, were among the members of the royal family who accompanied her coffin through the British capital.
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Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3
Mike Trout had three hits, including his 37th homer of the season, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 10-3 on Sunday.
Gophers ranked No. 21 in AP poll
After dominating Michigan State in their first Big Ten game of the season, the 4-0 Minnesota Gophers are ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press' college football poll.
Vikings rally past Lions 28-24 on Osborn's last-minute TD
Kirk Cousins connected with a wide-open K.J. Osborn for the go-ahead, 28-yard touchdown with 45 seconds remaining, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied to beat the Detroit Lions 28-24 on Sunday.
Sánchez homers, drives in 4 as Twins beat Angels 8-4
The Minnesota Twins snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-4 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Gophers dominate Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener
The Gophers (4-0) are off to their best start since they began the 2019 season 9-0.
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Talking Points: Battle for the 2nd Congressional District
The most closely-watched Congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democrat Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature
In the Minnesota governor's race, there have been three different polls in less than a month with vastly different results. WCCO's Esme Murphy breaks down the credibility of those polls and looks at the battle for the Capitol.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature part 3
Talking Points talks with Republican Representative Anne Neu Brindly about taking the house.
Talking Points: Battle for the legislature part 2
Talking Points talks with DFL Senator Erin Murphy about the battle for the senate.
Talking Points: Battle of the legislature (part 1)
Talking Points takes a look at the latest governor's race polls with political analysts Abou Amara and Amy Koch
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Finding Minnesota: Where better to go rock climbing than Minnesota's Rock County?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, see why people come from across the country to scale the cliffs at Blue Mounds State Park.
How a ghost town was turned into a Minnesota state park
It's a state park that's full of scenic trails and waterfalls, but it also used to be the site of a town.
The Old American Bike Barn: Take a motorcycle ride back in time in Ortonville
John Lauritsen takes us to a place in western Minnesota where vintage motorcycles still rule the road.
Minnesota was once poised to be the third largest state
Land-wise, Minnesota is the twelfth-largest state. But had politicians in the 1850s gotten their way, we would be much bigger.
The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand: 140 years of magic
"While all the other stadiums and other facilities were coming and going, this is the one that's remained. And it's as good today as it ever was," Jerry Hammer said.
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When should kids be allowed to have a phone?
If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone.
Can a sudden change in temperature affect our health?
The temperature plunge can be tough mentally and physically, too, as some people complain of cold symptoms, headaches and feeling off-kilter.
Is summer getting longer, or are other seasons getting shorter?
This month, temperatures have been above average for 12 out of 19 days in the Twin Cities.
Is the traditional "snow day" a thing of the past?
As students get into the swing of things at school, they're getting a tough reminder that a surprise day off might not be there.
How do prescription drugs get their names?
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs often have unique names, spelled in weird ways. It's a thorough process, with more rules than you might think.
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Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Pro football week 1: Packers at Vikings (Sept. 11, 2022)
The Minnesota Vikings are kicking off their 2022 season against the rival green Bay Packers. It was a match expected to draw tens of thousands to Downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesotans capture northern lights on Sept. 4, 2022
The northern lights glowed brightly in the skies over Minnesota Saturday night.
Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
Below-average temperatures will be the norm this week.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
A cooler-than-average week lies ahead, with frost possible midweek for a wide swath of Minnesota.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report
A cooler-than-average week lies ahead, with frost possible midweek for a wide swath of Minnesota.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report
Below-average temperatures will be the norm this week.
Talking Points: Battle for the 2nd Congressional District
The most closely-watched Congressional race in Minnesota is the contest between Democrat Rep. Angie Craig and Republican challenger Tyler Kistner.
Stella's Fish Café temporarily closes after viral rodent video
A popular Minneapolis restaurant closed this weekend after a stomach-churning discovery went viral.
3 arrested after man found dead in Inver Grove Heights home
Police say they arrested three people early Saturday morning after they responded to a 911 hang-up call.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
A cooler-than-average week lies ahead, with frost possible midweek for a wide swath of Minnesota.