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How to protect yourself, and Minnesota's lakes, as water-borne illnesses shut down more beaches
Lakes are a huge part of summer in Minnesota. But they can also be a breeding ground for things that make you sick.
3-year-old girl remains on life support days after wrong-way crash that killed her dad
A little girl is fighting for her life nearly a week after she and her father were in a tragic wrong-way crash.
Ramsey Co. pilot program to close racial gap in traffic stops shows strides
It's been a two-year experiment thus far. Ramsey County Prosecutor John Choi shared the positive results they've seen in that time, by changing the way many drivers on the roads of Ramsey County are policed.
Mahtomedi School Resource Officer "Cop Kelly" works to build connections with students
It's the end of the school year at O.H. Anderson Elementary School in Mahtomedi, but for third grader Colbie Rehn, the day is extra special.
Charges: Woman was driving drunk during head-on crash that killed her ex-husband
A North St. Paul woman faces charges for allegedly driving drunk and colliding head-on with an oncoming car in a crash that killed her ex-husband, who was in the passenger seat.
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Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like?
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. This week's Talking Points answers the lingering questions about the new law and its potential impact on the state.
Some buyers turning to 1% down mortgages, but are they worth it?
The average first-time homebuyer puts from 5% to 7% down. In the first quarter of 2023, that amounted to $24,000. More local homebuyers who can't afford a down payment that large are asking about the 1% option.
Police misconduct costing Minnesota taxpayers millions, study shows
A study released early Wednesday morning finds taxpayers are footing the bill for police misconduct in Minnesota.
Minneapolis hearing aims to reduce crimes against Indigenous community
Parents of victims say they'd like to see collaborative training and want to see trauma-informed, Native liaisons on tribal grounds to better support and investigate these types of crimes.
State Fire Marshal: 7-year-old with lighter started Howard Lake fire that damaged 2 homes, church
A 7-year-old boy playing with a lighter started a fire that damaged two homes and a church in Howard Lake late last month, according to the State Fire Marshal Division.
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Nearly 90 dogs seized from western Wisconsin breeder
Some of them, including puppies and pregnant dogs, needed medical care.
Sheriff: Woman forces her way into random western Wisconsin home, assaults homeowner
Investigators say a woman forced her way into a western Wisconsin home early Tuesday morning and assaulted a homeowner.
Republican lawmakers propose plan to combat PFAS pollution in Wisconsin
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin are proposing a new plan to address pollution from PFAS chemicals.
2022 was record year for tourism in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Ever says
The governor's office said the state's tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in economic impact last year, which is $1.5 billion more than 2019, the previous record year.
Sheriff: Wis. woman in serious condition after son stabbed her in the neck
A woman is in the hospital and her son is in custody after a stabbing in western Wisconsin Monday.
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Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like? (Part 3)
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. Esme Murphy answers the lingering questions about the new marijuana law, and its potential impact on the state.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like? (Part 1)
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. Esme Murphy answers the lingering questions about the new marijuana law, and its potential impact on the state.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like? (Part 2)
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. Esme Murphy answers the lingering questions about the new marijuana law, and its potential impact on the state.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like?
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. This week's Talking Points answers the lingering questions about the new law and its potential impact on the state.
S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem accuses Target of "fundamentally tearing down this country"
On Fox News Wednesday, Gov. Kristi Noem pushed back at the Minneapolis-based retailer for giving millions of dollars to an Indigenous rights group, known as NDN Collective. Noem says boycotting Target is about protecting freedom.
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Finding Minnesota: Moorhead's long-running Dairy Queen is the birthplace of the Dilly Bar
John Lauritsen heads north to a Moorhead Dairy Queen, where the Dilly Bar was born nearly 70 years ago.
Some buyers turning to 1% down mortgages, but are they worth it?
The average first-time homebuyer puts from 5% to 7% down. In the first quarter of 2023, that amounted to $24,000. More local homebuyers who can't afford a down payment that large are asking about the 1% option.
S.D. Gov. Kristi Noem accuses Target of "fundamentally tearing down this country"
On Fox News Wednesday, Gov. Kristi Noem pushed back at the Minneapolis-based retailer for giving millions of dollars to an Indigenous rights group, known as NDN Collective. Noem says boycotting Target is about protecting freedom.
3,600+ people lose power in Maple Grove area
Thousands of people in the north metro are without power Wednesday morning.
2022 was record year for tourism in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Ever says
The governor's office said the state's tourism industry generated $23.7 billion in economic impact last year, which is $1.5 billion more than 2019, the previous record year.
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Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's murder
State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin's request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right.
Adam Fravel, father of Madeline Kingsbury's children, arrested after human remains discovered
More than two months after 27-year-old Madeline Kingsbury went missing in southern Minnesota, the father of her two children has been taken into custody following the discovery of human remains.
Ramsey Co. pilot program to close racial gap in traffic stops shows strides
It's been a two-year experiment thus far. Ramsey County Prosecutor John Choi shared the positive results they've seen in that time, by changing the way many drivers on the roads of Ramsey County are policed.
Charges: Woman was driving drunk during head-on crash that killed her ex-husband
A North St. Paul woman faces charges for allegedly driving drunk and colliding head-on with an oncoming car in a crash that killed her ex-husband, who was in the passenger seat.
13-year-old boy charged in high-speed Minneapolis chase, crash that injured 8
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office did not name the teen, but said he has been charged with four counts of criminal vehicular operation, one count of receiving stolen property and one count of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
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How to protect yourself, and Minnesota's lakes, as water-borne illnesses shut down more beaches
Lakes are a huge part of summer in Minnesota. But they can also be a breeding ground for things that make you sick.
Good Question: What is gum disease, and why are some more prone than others?
Oftentimes, most of those with gum disease won't even know they have it. Deb Merrigan, an instructor at the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Normandale Community College, says frequently there are no symptoms.
South St. Paul high school girls get free period products in bathrooms, paving the path for state lawmakers
"You can be a small seed, but as soon as you speak up, you can sprout to be something great," said Queen Nyakelga.
MPCA study highlights staggering costs to remove PFAS from Minnesota wastewater streams
Removing "forever chemicals" from Minnesota's wastewater streams will cost anywhere from $14 billion to $28 billion over the next 20 years, according to a new report.
MDH: Norovirus possibly behind outbreak at Eagan's Schulze Lake
The Minnesota Department of Health says more than 60 people got sick after swimming at Schulze Lake in Eagan.
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The 25 best Prince songs of all time
Wednesday marks what would have been Prince's 65th birthday, even though, for many fans, he will be "forever in their lives." Here are our picks for his 25 best songs ever. Let the arguments begin.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Justin Jefferson snubbed for "Madden 24" cover: Here's who they picked instead
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a popular fan pick for the cover of the next Madden video game, but the powers that be at EA went a different route.
Tool to play Halloween night show at Xcel Energy Center
Tool is set to play a Halloween night show in St. Paul.
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Randy Arozarena hits leadoff homer in 9th, Rays beat Twins 2-1
Randy Arozarena homered leading off ninth inning to give the major league-best Tampa Bay Rays a 2-1 victory over the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Lynx game in NYC, MLB games postponed due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for New York City, saying: "the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects." In Philadelphia, the NWS issued a Code Red.
Report: Vikings receiving trade calls for star pass rusher Danielle Hunter
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly receiving a lot of trade interest for the team's star pass rusher Danielle Hunter this offseason.
Soccer great Lionel Messi says he's coming to Miami
Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Miami.
Justin Jefferson snubbed for "Madden 24" cover: Here's who they picked instead
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was a popular fan pick for the cover of the next Madden video game, but the powers that be at EA went a different route.
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Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like? (Part 1)
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. Esme Murphy answers the lingering questions about the new marijuana law, and its potential impact on the state.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like? (Part 3)
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. Esme Murphy answers the lingering questions about the new marijuana law, and its potential impact on the state.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like? (Part 2)
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. Esme Murphy answers the lingering questions about the new marijuana law, and its potential impact on the state.
Talking Points: What will Minnesota's future cannabis market look like?
Marijuana may not be legal in Minnesota until Aug. 1, but the business of marijuana is already heating up. This week's Talking Points answers the lingering questions about the new law and its potential impact on the state.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's backing Biden in 2024, despite concerns about age
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
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Finding Minnesota: Moorhead's long-running Dairy Queen is the birthplace of the Dilly Bar
John Lauritsen heads north to a Moorhead Dairy Queen, where the Dilly Bar was born nearly 70 years ago.
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.
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Good Question: What is gum disease, and why are some more prone than others?
Oftentimes, most of those with gum disease won't even know they have it. Deb Merrigan, an instructor at the Dental Hygiene Clinic at Normandale Community College, says frequently there are no symptoms.
How concerned should we be about extinction from AI?
An ominous warning about the future of artificial intelligence, and the human race, has some people wondering what they should believe.
How much could you get from your Minnesota rebate check?
Soon, rebate checks will be going out to 2.5 million Minnesotans as part of a $3 billion tax bill lawmakers passed this session.
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.
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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: 10 p.m. report from June 7, 2023
We'll enjoy another warm and comfortable day Thursday before the weekend brings more pop-up storms.
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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: 6 p.m. report from June 7, 2023
Another warm and dry one Thursday, but pop-up storms return this weekend.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from June 7, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says that temperatures should hover in the 70s and 80s over the next week, a cooling trend compared to the previous week.
NEXT Weather: 4:00 p.m. report from June 7, 2023
Tomorrow is supposed to be another gorgeous day with temperatures hovering around 80.
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Neighborhood shaken up after St. Paul standoff
A SWAT team was called to a scene in St. Paul Wednesday morning after a man with a gun broke into a home and barricaded himself inside with the family still there.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from June 7, 2023
We'll enjoy another warm and comfortable day Thursday before the weekend brings more pop-up storms.
As water-borne illnesses close some Minnesota beaches, stay healthy with these tips
Lakes are a huge part of summer in Minnesota. But they can also be a breeding ground for things that make you sick.
Finding Minnesota: The birthplace of the Dilly Bar
As the weather warms up, you can bet that hundreds of thousands of Dilly Bars will be consumed this summer. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen heads north to a Moorhead Dairy Queen where the Dilly Bar was born nearly 70 years ago.
Toddler remains on life support days after wrong-way Oakdale crash that killed her dad
A little girl is fighting for her life nearly a week after she and her father were in a tragic wrong-way crash.