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Round Lake Beach in Eden Prairie closes due to high levels of bacteria
The city says the lake will be closed for swimming while crews test the water.
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.
VIDEO: Moped rider arrested after driving wrong way on metro highway
Traffic video from the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows a person on a scooter driving the wrong way on busy a metro road Tuesday morning. Police have since confirmed that the rider was arrested following a pursuit.
Charges: Daniel Walker told police he fatally shot 19-year-old to preempt his own bounty killing
A man charged with fatally shooting a 19-year-old in Brooklyn Park Friday told investigators there was a bounty on his head and he thought the victim sought to collect it, prompting him to preemptively shoot the young man.
BCA issues missing person alert for 34-year-old Manijeh Starren
Authorities are requesting the public's assistance in locating a 34-year-old woman who hasn't had contact with her family for over a month.
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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.
Father of Madeline Kingsbury's children files for custody 2 months after she disappeared
Madeline Kingsbury, 26, disappeared at the end of March after dropping off her kids at daycare. The children's father, 29-year-old Adam Fravel, filed for custody on Monday.
Rogers man sentenced to jail for breaking into, vandalizing St. Cloud mosque
A 24-year-old Rogers man will spend some time in jail for breaking into a St. Cloud mosque and vandalizing it.
Nuclear incident drill scheduled in Monticello Tuesday
Officials said residents shouldn't be worried if they see a large number of emergency responders in the area.
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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.
Teenager dies days after western Wisconsin crash that killed 2 others, injured 12
The 14-year-old's death marks the third fatality resulting from the crash, which left a dozen more people injured.
Man shot and killed in western Wis. standoff ID'd as MN corrections officer
The 42-year-old man fatally shot by officers in a western Wisconsin standoff over the weekend has been identified as a Minnesota corrections officer.
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With new video, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum edges closer to GOP presidential race
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has taken another step toward entering the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Christie files paperwork for 2024 presidential campaign
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in New Hampshire to announce his 2024 presidential campaign.
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.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to virtually attend public hearing in Minneapolis
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will be virtually attending a public hearing in Minnesota Tuesday.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to virtually attend public hearing in Minneapolis
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will be virtually attending a public hearing in Minnesota.
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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.
Xcel Energy cancels $200M EV charging station project in Minnesota
Xcel Energy is pumping the brakes on its plan to build more than 700 electric vehicle charging stations throughout Minnesota.
How Minnesota's lack of rain impacts farmers, and everyone's pocketbooks
There are fresh concerns among farmers in Dakota County as Minnesota again experiences a prolonged period without rain.
Android update causes flood of accidental 911 calls, Anoka Co. sheriff says
Officials in the north metro say there has been a recent uptick in accidental 911 calls because of an update to Android phones.
With used car market still very hot, tips for auto shoppers
While people are starting to finally pay under sticker value, prices are very different from a few years ago. New and used vehicles still differ with a small price gap.
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VIDEO: Moped rider arrested after driving wrong way on metro highway
Traffic video from the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows a person on a scooter driving the wrong way on busy a metro road Tuesday morning. Police have since confirmed that the rider was arrested following a pursuit.
Charges: Daniel Walker told police he fatally shot 19-year-old to preempt his own bounty killing
A man charged with fatally shooting a 19-year-old in Brooklyn Park Friday told investigators there was a bounty on his head and he thought the victim sought to collect it, prompting him to preemptively shoot the young man.
Iowa teen who brutally killed parents sentenced to life in prison
Officers found Ethan Orton covered in blood after he killed his parents at the family's home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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.
Delyanie Arnold, who aided suspected MOA shooter's escape, sentenced
A man who opened fire at the Mall of America last summer has pleaded guilty to assault, and another man who helped him escape has been sentenced.
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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.
Minnesota Legislature approves telecom fee to support 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
The Minnesota Legislature this session signed off on a new telecom fee to fund 988, the shortened suicide prevention lifeline number that launched last summer.
Little boy battling rare disease to receive life-saving bone marrow transplant
A little boy from Illinois with ties to Minnesota is about to receive a life-saving gift.
Parents express concern after Schulze Lake closure, potential viral outbreak
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
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Tool to play Halloween night show at Xcel Energy Center
Tool is set to play a Halloween night show in St. Paul.
SAG-AFTRA overwhelmingly authorize strike if contract talks stall
SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike ahead of their negotiations with Hollywood studios.
Todd Duesing named new president, CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust
One of the Twin Cities' top theater companies has welcomed a new leader.
St. Paul's Grand Old Day returns to massive crowds, high enthusiasm
Prior to Grand Old Day's three-year hiatus, the event regularly drew crowds upwards of 200,000 attendees.
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.
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What happens to 3M Open in Blaine in wake of PGA Tour's merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf?
The golf world was shocked this morning when a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was announced. The two had been rivals for over a year, when the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV began recruiting PGA Tour players.
Vikings' 2023 draft picks all signed to rookie contracts
All six of the Minnesota Vikings' 2023 draft picks are now signed to rookie contracts.
Days after retiring, Vikings' TE Ben Ellefson joins team's football staff
Less than a week after retiring as an NFL player, the Minnesota Vikings announced tight end Ben Ellefson will be joining the organization's football staff.
Lynx have big plans for 25th anniversary celebration this weekend
The Minnesota Lynx will mark a major milestone this weekend, and a commensurate celebration is planned.
Reginald Fowler, ex-part owner of Minnesota Vikings, gets 6+ years in cryptocurrency scam
A former Minnesota Vikings part owner who defrauded a short-lived professional football league while carrying out a $700 million cryptocurrency scam has been sentenced to over six years in prison.
Talking Points
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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: 12:00 p.m. report from June 6, 2023
Isolated showers could pop up throughout the day.
What is Next Weather?
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 6, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that we're even still under an air quality alert alongside more hot, humid conditions.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report from June 6, 2023
Tuesday's forecast is a familiar one: hot and humid, with poor air quality and pop-up showers possible.
NEXT Weather: 4:30 a.m. report from June 6, 2023
An air quality alert is in effect again Tuesday, and pop-up showers are possible across the state.
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VIDEO: Person on scooter drives on wrong side of highway, attempts to flee law enforcement
Traffic video from the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows a person on a scooter driving the wrong way on a metro road Tuesday morning. Police say the person was eventually arrested.
NEXT Weather: 12:00 p.m. report from June 6, 2023
Isolated showers could pop up throughout the day.
Prince Harry testified against the publishers of Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper
The prince has sued several tabloid publishers claiming they illegally spied on him.
Three more Republican candidates are expected to join the race this week
This is happening amid former President Trump's mounting legal pressures.
Father of Madeline Kingsbury's children files for custody
The petition comes more than two months after her disappearance.