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Former doctor indicted on first and second-degree murder charges
A grand jury in Olmsted County has indicted Connor Bowman on first and second-degree murder charges after investigators say Bowman poisoned his wife.
Metro skiers get taste of winter activities at Battle Creek Regional Park, thanks to machine-made snow
Mother nature has been far from cooperative this winter, but that isn't slowing skiers in Ramsey County.
Target auctions hundreds of chairs, tables and desks at City Center location
It's the end of an era for Target corporate offices in downtown Minneapolis' City Center as office equipment makes its way onto the auction block.
Minnesota begins pilot project to detect high drivers
The results during the year-long pilot program aren't permissible in court and won't lead to an arrest. The hope of the program, Hanson says, is to lead lawmakers to draft and pass legislation targeting high drivers in 2025.
Minnesota explorer Pascale Marceau and partner escape close calls during Canadian Arctic expedition
She and her partner had four polar bear encounters as they pulled all their supplies on sleds and skis across Canada's high Arctic country, her longest exploration to date. But it was one moment that almost ended the entire thing.
Victim in St. Paul house fire identified as Sivntxhi Vang, 5
The victim in the St. Paul house fire that sent a mother and her six children to the hospital has been identified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner as 5-year-old Sivntxhi Vang of St. Paul.
280K fentanyl pills seized in largest bust in state history, 6 charged
Six people have been charged in a drug trafficking conspiracy that turned up over 280,000 fentanyl pills.
Iowa school shooting: 6th grader killed identified as Ahmir Jolliff, 11; 7 others injured
Officials say that the sixth-grader who was killed in Thursday's mass shooting at an Iowa high school was 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, and added that seven others were injured by the shooter in the melee.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
What can Americans expect for the economy in 2024?
The U.S. dodged a recession last year thanks to robust consumer spending. Here's what the new year may bring for the economy.
Wayne LaPierre to resign from NRA ahead of corruption trial
The National Rifle Association's longtime leader will step down on the eve of a legal showdown with New York's attorney general over allegations of corruption.
Haley says she "should have said slavery" in Civil War answer
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in on gun control following a school shooting in Iowa earlier Thursday.
What's in the latest release of Epstein-related documents?
The new Jeffrey Epstein-related documents add to a trove of names of people connected to the investigation — most of whom have not been accused of any wrongdoing.
Trump should be barred from New York real estate industry, New York AG says
The New York attorney general is seeking sanctions for "ill-gotten gains" from fraud.
Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
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Machine-made snow makes Battle Creek Regional Park a skiing hot spot
Mild temperatures have left most Minnesotans snowless, but that isn't stopping skiers in Ramsey County.
Target is auctioning office equipment from it's former downtown Minneapolis location
It's the end of an era for Target corporate offices in downtown Minneapolis' City Center as office equipment makes its way onto the auction block.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast for Jan. 5, 2024
WCCO Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a band of snow will fall mostly in northern Minnesota, and it'll stay mild over the weekend.
Authorities confirm the death of St. Paul house fire victim Sivntxhi Vang, 5
The victim in the St. Paul house fire that sent a mother and her six children to the hospital has been identified as 5-year-old Sivntxhi Vang.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Jan. 5, 2024
A band of snow will fall mostly in northern Minnesota, and it'll stay mild over the weekend.
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Metro skiers get taste of winter activities at Battle Creek Regional Park, thanks to machine-made snow
Mother nature has been far from cooperative this winter, but that isn't slowing skiers in Ramsey County.
Target auctions hundreds of chairs, tables and desks at City Center location
It's the end of an era for Target corporate offices in downtown Minneapolis' City Center as office equipment makes its way onto the auction block.
Victim in St. Paul house fire identified as Sivntxhi Vang, 5
The victim in the St. Paul house fire that sent a mother and her six children to the hospital has been identified by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner as 5-year-old Sivntxhi Vang of St. Paul.
280K fentanyl pills seized in largest bust in state history, 6 charged
Six people have been charged in a drug trafficking conspiracy that turned up over 280,000 fentanyl pills.
Allegations against fmr. Twin Cities Archbishop Nienstedt deemed "unfounded" by Vatican investigation
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says the Vatican's investigation into former Archbishop John Niensedt is complete.
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Former doctor indicted on first and second-degree murder charges
A grand jury in Olmsted County has indicted Connor Bowman on first and second-degree murder charges after investigators say Bowman poisoned his wife.
Minnesota explorer Pascale Marceau and partner escape close calls during Canadian Arctic expedition
She and her partner had four polar bear encounters as they pulled all their supplies on sleds and skis across Canada's high Arctic country, her longest exploration to date. But it was one moment that almost ended the entire thing.
Community honors fallen soldier Cade Wolfe, as his remains return home to Mankato
Sgt. Cade Wolfe, 24, died when his Blackhawk helicopter crashed during a training mission overseas in November. Four fellow soldiers did not survive.
Minnesota sees record-breaking weather year in 2023
The year started off buried in snow, but ended with some of the warmest temperatures on record.
Northfield project aimes to tackle twin crisis of climate change and affordable housing
Hillcrest Village is a mix of affordable, subsidized and free emergency housing. It's designed to be not only affordable but fully electric, with a "Net Zero Energy" distinction. They say they're the first in the nation to pull it off for this type of housing.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers says Trump should be on ballot, and Biden must visit to beat him
"Do I think that he has done things that make Donald Trump disqualified?" Evers said. "Yeah, but then people can vote against him."
Wisconsin Gov. Evers says he'll back limited GOP proposal on medical marijuana
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, who has pushed for full legalization of recreational marijuana, says that he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization being promoted by Republicans.
St. Paul carjacking suspect arrested in Wisconsin following chase
Police in western Wisconsin arrested a St. Paul carjacking suspect following a chase Thursday morning.
Ten headlines from 2023 that made us say "Did I read that right?"
Take a look at the strangest headlines of the year out of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
It's December and the golf course is packed but jackets and gloves are not
Where has winter gone? If not having a "white Christmas" means leaving winter jackets in the closet or using the unseasonable warmth to play golf then these guys don't mind one bit.
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Northfield project aimes to tackle twin crisis of climate change and affordable housing
Hillcrest Village is a mix of affordable, subsidized and free emergency housing. It's designed to be not only affordable but fully electric, with a "Net Zero Energy" distinction. They say they're the first in the nation to pull it off for this type of housing.
Minneapolis begins clearing Nenookaasi homeless encampment
The city of Minneapolis has begun clearing a controversial homeless encampment in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood Thursday.
Pittsburgh family dog eats $4,000 in cash
A Pittsburgh couple's dog got himself into some big trouble after wolfing down the most expensive dinner of his life.
Nenookaasi encampment residents file suit against Mpls. Mayor Frey over impending closure
The suit argues that evicting the residents, even though they have nowhere else to go, constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment." They also say there's no way for residents to contest eviction, therefore it's a violation of Minnesota housing protections.
Urgent care seeing an uptick in patient visits
Doctors at urgent care are saying they are seeing a surge in patients after the holidays.
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Target auctions hundreds of chairs, tables and desks at City Center location
It's the end of an era for Target corporate offices in downtown Minneapolis' City Center as office equipment makes its way onto the auction block.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Haley says she "should have said slavery" in Civil War answer
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley also weighed in on gun control following a school shooting in Iowa earlier Thursday.
Trump should be barred from New York real estate industry, New York AG says
The New York attorney general is seeking sanctions for "ill-gotten gains" from fraud.
House GOP to move toward holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition in December.
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Save money with these personal finance New Year's resolutions
While everyone's financial goals are different, money is on the minds of many Minnesotans.
St. Louis Park's iconic Galaxy Drive-In tapped for a big makeover this year
The Galaxy will soon become Well's Roadside, which will keep some drive-in spots but also add year-round dining on an all-season, pet-friendly pergola patio.
Post-holiday returns keeping UPS, other shippers busy
Now that the holidays are over, shipping companies are busy with tens of thousands of returns pouring in.
Here are the new laws in 2024 that will affect Minnesota landlords and tenants
The new laws taking effect in 2024 are some of the largest changes Minnesota has seen in decades. State lawmakers passed more than a dozen changes in the 2023 legislative session. Some of the new laws will affect tenants and landlords.
Returning a Christmas gift? More stores are now charging for shipping, restocking
A survey found 40% of people plan to return at least one gift this year. And depending on what it is, it could cost you.
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Former doctor indicted on first and second-degree murder charges
A grand jury in Olmsted County has indicted Connor Bowman on first and second-degree murder charges after investigators say Bowman poisoned his wife.
280K fentanyl pills seized in largest bust in state history, 6 charged
Six people have been charged in a drug trafficking conspiracy that turned up over 280,000 fentanyl pills.
Iowa school shooting: 6th grader killed identified as Ahmir Jolliff, 11; 7 others injured
Officials say that the sixth-grader who was killed in Thursday's mass shooting at an Iowa high school was 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, and added that seven others were injured by the shooter in the melee.
Principal was shot trying to distract Iowa school shooter, daughter says
Dan Marburger was one of seven people injured by a teenage shooter at Iowa's Perry High School.
Steven Terry convicted in ghost gun-related fatal shooting in North St. Paul
Terry was 19 at the time of the incident, which happened at an apartment building on the 2100 block of McKnight Road just after 6 p.m. on June 19.
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Minnesota begins pilot project to detect high drivers
The results during the year-long pilot program aren't permissible in court and won't lead to an arrest. The hope of the program, Hanson says, is to lead lawmakers to draft and pass legislation targeting high drivers in 2025.
FDA gives Florida green light to import drugs in bulk from Canada
Approval of Florida program paves way for other U.S. states to request same permission to lower drug costs for American consumers.
Trifecta of RSV, flu, COVID cases on the rise in Minnesota
The challenge of stopping the spread of the trifecta of respiratory diseases — flu, RSV and COVID — falls on everyone.
Minnesota schools now required to provide free menstrual products to students
Last summer, a group of students teamed up with a nonprofit to get dispensers for period products in school bathrooms. Soon after, female legislators sponsored a bill to get every school on board with the change as part of their education spending package.
Eating more vegetables and less meat may save you hundreds of dollars
In addition to health benefits, there are financial benefits to switching from a meat-heavy diet to a plant-heavy one.
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Actor Christian Oliver, 2 daughters killed in Caribbean plane crash
The pilot of the plane, identified as American Robert Sachs, was also killed, police said.
Christopher Nolan heard Peloton instructor rant about his movie
Peloton instructor Jenn Sherman has issued an apology to director Christopher Nolan, after he found out he took her Peloton class and heard her harsh criticism of his movie.
How the Golden Globes is bouncing back after past controversies
After years of airing on NBC, the 2024 Golden Globes found a new home and will air on Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS in an effort to bounce back after past controversies.
David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
"Mary Poppins" star Glynis Johns dies at 100
Glynis Johns won a Tony Award for her role in "A Little Night Music" and starred in the 1964 movie musical "Mary Poppins" as suffragette Winifred Banks.
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Vikings' O'Neill, Murphy, Blackmon out for final regular-season game vs. Lions
The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out right tackle Brian O'Neill and cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon and Byron Murphy because of injuries for their final regular season game at Detroit.
Minnesota United FC changes coach for 2nd time in 3 months, 7 weeks before opener
Sean McAuley has quit as Minnesota's interim head coach, seven weeks before the Loons' Major League Soccer opener.
Twin Cities to host 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship
Minnesota has been selected to host the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Hockey Championship.
NFC North champion Lions face Vikings looking to regain momentum ahead of playoffs
The Detroit Lions won their first division title in three decades and had their hopes of possibly earning home-field advantage for the playoffs dashed in a seven-day stretch that brought the franchise joy and pain.
Defenseman Darren Raddysh scores twice, Lightning beat banged-up Wild 4-1
Defenseman Darren Raddysh scored his first two goals of the season and Victor Hedman had a power-play goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-1 victory over the injury-ravaged Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
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Talking Points: Headlines that had you talking in 2023
Talking Points covered a wide variety of topics in 2023. Esme Murphy dived into the stories making headlines that impact our lives and our community.
What faith leaders tell those struggling with belief: "God intervenes into our history"
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith.
Is it getting harder to keep the faith?
Esme Murphy spoke with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith.
Talking Points: What local faith leaders tell those struggling with belief (part 3)
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith. While things are bad now, Catholic Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis says times were worse when religious figures lived. Click here to see the full story.
Talking Points: What local faith leaders tell those struggling with belief (part 2)
At times it can seem like there's not much to be optimistic about. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy speaks with prominent faith leaders in our community about what they tell those who are having a hard time keeping their faith. Imam Asad Zaman, the executive director of Muslim American Society of Minnesota, says he has often been approached with doubts about faith recently. Click here to see the full story. For those seeking guidance, Bishop Patricia Lull with Saint Paul Area Synod, ELCA says you don't even need to go to a church to find solace.
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Altoona man's collection contains more than 40,000 records
It's a new spin on old vinyl. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes just across the border to show us how a Wisconsin man built a massive and historic record collection.
How did a dairy museum end up in a Minnesota bank basement?
A collection that began over 60 years ago now has more than 600 dairy items.
Rural farmer keeps Norwegian delicacy alive, attracting dozens every December
Most of the year, Josh Moen grows corn and soybeans. But on the first Wednesday in December, his farm turns into a klub factory.
Belle Plaine is home to rare and historic 2-story outhouse
John Lauritsen shows us why the building was considered high class 150 years ago.
Montevideo company makes custom-made fish houses fit for royalty
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
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Who pays for ice rescues and how much do they cost?
Winter is only two weeks old — yet rescuers have already saved about 200 people from Minnesota lakes. From Maple Grove to Bloomington, Savage, Shoreview and Eagan, you asked: Who pays for these dangerous rescues?
Good Question: How do they make it snow inside U.S. Bank Stadium?
It is not lost on the Vikings that the last time it snowed inside a Vikings stadium was a disaster. In 2010, the Metrodome collapsed under the weight of 17 inches of snow.
Your Christmas-related Good Questions, answered
With Christmas right around the corner, it's left many people wondering about the origins of some of the holiday's traditions.
Good Question: Why do we enjoy holiday movies?
Holiday movies are everywhere. So why do we enjoy holiday movies? And why do we rewatch the same ones?
Why is Minnesota the North Star State?
With all the attention on Minnesota's new state flag design, certain state symbols have risen in importance. The loon went to the state seal, but a bright beacon found a home on the flag.
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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.
Northern Lights in Minnesota: Dec. 1, 2023
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Northern Lights over Minnesota and Wisconsin: Nov. 30, 2023
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Items sold at "The Fashion of Prince" auction
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota state flag and seal submissions: The good, the bad, and the loony
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast for Jan. 5, 2024
WCCO Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a band of snow will fall mostly in northern Minnesota, and it'll stay mild over the weekend.
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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: 5 p.m. report on Jan. 5, 2024
A band of snow will fall mostly in northern Minnesota, and it'll stay mild over the weekend.
Minnesota explorer Pascale Marceau and partner escape close calls during Canadian Arctic expedition
She and her partner had four polar bear encounters as they pulled all their supplies on sleds and skis across Canada's high Arctic country, her longest exploration to date. But it was one moment that almost ended the entire thing.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. forecast from Jan. 5, 2024
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the weekend could bring snow to parts of the state, more so some than others.
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Machine-made snow makes Battle Creek Regional Park a skiing hot spot
Mild temperatures have left most Minnesotans snowless, but that isn't stopping skiers in Ramsey County.
Target is auctioning office equipment from it's former downtown Minneapolis location
It's the end of an era for Target corporate offices in downtown Minneapolis' City Center as office equipment makes its way onto the auction block.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast for Jan. 5, 2024
WCCO Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a band of snow will fall mostly in northern Minnesota, and it'll stay mild over the weekend.
Authorities confirm the death of St. Paul house fire victim Sivntxhi Vang, 5
The victim in the St. Paul house fire that sent a mother and her six children to the hospital has been identified as 5-year-old Sivntxhi Vang.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Jan. 5, 2024
A band of snow will fall mostly in northern Minnesota, and it'll stay mild over the weekend.