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Pride Month 2023 events in the Twin Cities
June is Pride Month, and there are plenty of events celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the Twin Cities, as well as around the state.
Maple Grove Middle School cancels Thursday's classes as police investigate bomb threat
Police are investigating a bomb threat at Maple Grove Middle School Thursday afternoon, but said all students are safe.
Minnesota DOC to transfer first transgender person to facility matching their gender
Christina Lusk has been recognized as a female by the state of Minnesota but has been serving her sentence in the Moose Lake men's facility since she was incarcerated in 2018.
How Minnesota reps. voted on debt ceiling bill: 5 yes, 2 no, 1 didn't vote
Ultimately, the vote passed with a strong bipartisan majority of both Democrats as well as Republicans, 314-117 in the end. Among Republicans, 149 voted in favor of the bill while 71 voted against it. Among Democrats, 165 voted yes while 46 voted no.
Meet Como Zoo's new snow leopard cub
There's an adorable new inhabitant at the Como Zoo.
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Pride Month 2023 events in the Twin Cities
June is Pride Month, and there are plenty of events celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the Twin Cities, as well as around the state.
Terry Martin pleads not guilty to stealing "The Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers from Judy Garland Museum
The slippers, which are worth at least $100,000, were recovered during a sting operation in Minneapolis in 2018.
Missing: Larry Kallberg, 82, left home in Cloquet Tuesday with no known destination
Police in northern Minnesota are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 82-year-old man.
Madden McKean, 13, dies after falling off bike in Farmington
"By all accounts, Madden was an extraordinary young man that touched the lives of everyone he met," Farmington Police Chief Gary Rutherford said.
How Minnesota reps. voted on debt ceiling bill: 5 yes, 2 no, 1 didn't vote
Ultimately, the vote passed with a strong bipartisan majority of both Democrats as well as Republicans, 314-117 in the end. Among Republicans, 149 voted in favor of the bill while 71 voted against it. Among Democrats, 165 voted yes while 46 voted no.
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Kinstone: Wisconsin's astonishing answer to Stonehenge
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin legislators consider bills tightening prohibitions on National Guard sex assaults
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
YMCA offering free membership all summer for high schoolers
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
2 killed, 13 injured following western Wisconsin crash
Two people are dead - including a teenager - and more than a dozen are injured after a crash late Monday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
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Rep. Angie Craig says surgery on ankle injury was successful
According to Craig's Chief of Staff, Nick Coe, Craig suffered a bimalleolar fracture and a dislocated ankle after tripping while doing yard work at her home in Minnesota on Monday evening.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building
A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February.
Schumer vows to pass debt ceiling bill "as soon as possible"
The Senate is under pressure to approve the legislation to suspend the debt ceiling before Monday.
How Minnesota reps. voted on debt ceiling bill: 5 yes, 2 no, 1 didn't vote
Ultimately, the vote passed with a strong bipartisan majority of both Democrats as well as Republicans, 314-117 in the end. Among Republicans, 149 voted in favor of the bill while 71 voted against it. Among Democrats, 165 voted yes while 46 voted no.
Leaders, advocates celebrate "Restore the Vote" law
Today is the first day Minnesotans on parole or probation can register to vote. This morning, state and local leaders rallied around a new campaign to spread the word about those restored rights.
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Stay cool and save cash with these hot home hacks
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
Minnesota legislature approves St. Paul's proposal for infrastructure funding
Today, Mayor Melvin Carter celebrates Minnesota's legislature approval of millions for infrastructure funding.
Janelle Monáe coming to The Armory on Sept. 11
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
How Leeann Chin built her Asian cuisine empire from the ground up
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Some Minnesota hemp-derived THC businesses prep for pot pivot
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
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Man pleads guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in DC apartment building
A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her Washington apartment building in February.
Terry Martin pleads not guilty to stealing "The Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers from Judy Garland Museum
The slippers, which are worth at least $100,000, were recovered during a sting operation in Minneapolis in 2018.
"It's not human": Family of Alan Davis, slain 14-year-old, speak out against youth violence
Frances Davis said her son was a blessing and a believer in peace, and said he should still be alive today. Someone shot and killed 14-year-old Alan Davis in north Minneapolis on Monday night.
Wisconsin legislators consider bills tightening prohibitions on National Guard sex assaults
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Richfield man pleads guilty to possessing a full auto switch Glock
A Richfield man pleads guilty to illegally possessing a firearm with an attached "switch," making it a fully automatic weapon.
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Wolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez says he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
What you need to know about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
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Clay art of St. Paul's Glaze Haze aims to challenge perceptions of disability
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Janelle Monáe coming to The Armory on Sept. 11
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
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Twins' Jorge Polanco returns from injured list
Jorge Polanco is returning to the Minnesota Twins after missing the last 12 games with an injury.
Lynx unveil "Rebel Edition" jerseys honoring team's push for social justice
The Minnesota Lynx unveiled new uniforms Wednesday, and the team says these threads carry more meaning than your average jerseys.
Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2
Rookie Louie Varland threw seven scoreless innings and Donovan Solano drove in a season-high four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 8-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday night.
Driussi scores late to lift Austin over Minnesota United 2-1
Sebastián Driussi scored late in the second half to rally Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Wolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez says he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
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Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 1)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 2)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 3)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
New law aims to close MN students' pandemic reading gap
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students.
Finding Minnesota
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Kinstone: Wisconsin's astonishing answer to Stonehenge
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Two mansions of Minnesota lumber barons a popular destination for reunions, weddings
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
Iron ore and baseball celebrated at Chisholm's Minnesota Museum of Mining
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
The awe-inspiring Minneapolis water tower protected by 8-ton stone guardians
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
Finding Minnesota: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper live on in Montevideo
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
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How many workers get paid holidays off?
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
Good Question: Why are people using diabetes medication to lose weight?
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
Why is loneliness bad for our health? And how can we help ourselves and others?
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
How does AAA calculate travel projections?
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
Twin Cities rush hour more unpredictable than it was pre-pandemic
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2023
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former President Trump's arraignment draws protesters, heightened security in NYC
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
New foods unveiled at Target Field
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
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NEXT Weather: Noon forecast from June 1, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that temperatures will remain hot, and conditions will remain steamy.
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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.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. forecast from June 1, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that June is starting out on a hot note.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report from June 1, 2023
Thursday will continue the recent pattern of hot, humid and unsettled weather across Minnesota.
NEXT Weather: 4:30 a.m. report from June 1, 2023
Thursday will be another hot and humid day, with above average highs across the state.
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Extended: Metro Transit unveils new safety initiative
Leaders from Metro Transit are working to improve safety throughout the metro.
NEXT Weather: Noon forecast from June 1, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that temperatures will remain hot, and conditions will remain steamy.
Sweden close to becoming Europe's first smoke-free country
Smoking rates are falling across the U.S., but it's estimated about 11% of adults still light up.
How Minnesota's reps. voted on debt ceiling bill
The compromise bill to raise the debt ceiling and avert a potentially catastrophic default heads to the Senate today. It passed the House last night with bipartisan support, but not everyone is happy, including some who voted for it.
Man accused of stealing "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers pleads not guilty
Terry Martin, 76, is charged with theft of a major artwork for allegedly swiping the slippers in Grand Rapids more than 15 years ago.