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Ramsey County Board approves sale of former Twin Cities Army Ammunition plant land
It was once the largest contaminated site in the state. It's now known as Rice Creek Commons.
Minnesota Gov. Walz details $982M infrastructure plan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday afternoon will be giving more details on his administration's 2024 infrastructure plan. Here's how to watch.
White Bear Lake family raising money for former exchange student in Gaza
The couple said Jehad easily became part of their family and remains part of it today.
19-year-old man fatally shot in parking lot outside Target in Minneapolis
A 19-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody following a shooting at a parking lot in Minneapolis.
Good Samaritan rescues driver after truck plunges into Crow River
Authorities say a good Samaritan helped rescue a man who crashed into the Crow River late Monday afternoon in Rogers.
Mill City Museum in Minneapolis again nominated as one of nation's best museums
A historic museum in downtown Minneapolis is in the running for a national honor for the second year in a row.
Drivers say electric vehicle batteries perform worse amid cold weather
This brutal cold isn't just hard on our bodies, it can kill your car, or make it impossible to fire it up in the first place.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann charged with 4th killing
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2024? See the full winners list here
The full list of who won and who was nominated at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
NEXT Weather
Does the cold have your furnace in a funk? Here's what you need to check.
Now that Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are experiencing wind chills in the 20 to 30 below zero range, heating issues are popping up in homes.
Will the ice be thick enough for the U.S. Pond Hockey tournament later this week?
Jim Dahline, the commissioner of the tournament, says the ten-day event is still on track to begin this Thursday. Last year's tournament attracted 3,000 players from around the country and even the world.
Save money on your winter energy and gas bills with these tips
CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy are both encouraging people to conserve energy during this time, to avoid footing a bigger bill.
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Teenagers steal two cars, one crashes into squad car
Police believe both crimes are related.
Police searching for shoplifter who stabbed Minneapolis store employee
A 66-year-old employee was trying to stop the shoplifter, his injuries are not life-threatening.
Drivers say electric vehicle batteries perform worse amid cold weather
The cold isn't just hard on our bodies, it can kill your car, or make it impossible to fire it up in the first place.
Afternoon digital headlines for Jan. 16, 2024
Jeff Wagner has the latest news.
Minnesota United prepares for season with new coach
Cameron Knowles, the team's interim head coach, says he's ready for the job.
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Minnesota United starts training camp with interim coach, leans on veteran players
Cameron Knowles, the team's interim head coach, says he's ready for the job.
Fleury, Wild blank Islanders 5-0 as goalie passes Roy for 2nd place in career wins
Marc-Andre Fleury took sole possession of second place with his 552nd career win in the NHL.
Iowa beats Minnesota 86-77 to make Fran McCaffery the winningest coach in program history
Ben Krikke scored 25 points, Josh Dix, who got the start in place of an injured Patrick McCaffery, added 21 points and Iowa beat Minnesota 86-77 to make Fran McCaffery the winningest coach in program history.
Marc-Andre Fleury moves into second place in all-time NHL wins
Marc-Andre Fleury secured win No. 552 to break the tie with Patrick Roy.
Will the ice be thick enough for the U.S. Pond Hockey tournament later this week?
Jim Dahline, the commissioner of the tournament, says the ten-day event is still on track to begin this Thursday. Last year's tournament attracted 3,000 players from around the country and even the world.
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What do mosquitoes do during winter and when will they return?
As we take shelter from the brutal cold, so too is a pesky bug just waiting for warmth to return. Have you ever wondered: How do mosquitoes spend winter in Minnesota? And how soon might we see them again? Good Question.
What are the benefits of participating in Dry January?
You've probably heard a lot of buzz about cutting out booze. So what does a month without alcohol do to our bodies? Good Question. As Kirsten Mitchell found, the changes are both physical and mental.
Good Question: How did the U.S. debt get so high?
The national debt now tops more than $34 trillion. That's a new record difficult to comprehend — and there are no signs of slowing it down.
Why does dry skin itch and why does it feel good to scratch it?
As winter finally makes its presence felt, so does a symptom of the frigid air. Dry skin is forming and many of you might treat it in a painful, yet relieving way.
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?
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Two Rivers High School students honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service projects
Key Club President Anna Wilson says they invited the community to do good deeds and make a difference because that's what King would want.
One charity is stepping up to make sure the unhoused have a warm place to go
We have some brutally cold days ahead and it's crucial during this time that the unhoused have a place to go.
Woman knits 5,000 hats for Hopkins nonprofit from thousands of miles away
A local non-profit that aims to make sure children have warm heads and hands is getting help from a knitter in one of the most tropical places.
First responders speak for first time since fire in St. Paul that killed four
The firefighters and first responders who were at the Arkwright Saint Paul fire speak out for the first time since that night.
After our snow storm Friday, communities in southern Minnesota are digging out
The snow may be done, but the cold is just starting.
Off-duty firefighters now available to help with your odd jobs
The goal is to give local firefighters a way to supplement their income, have flexible hours, and use their skills for the community in a different way.
Plymouth reverses course, approves plans for Eagle Brook megachurch
A megachurch at the heart of controversy has found a home in a new location.
Every Meal nonprofit announces expansion to feed more Minnesota kids
From humble beginnings to a facility bursting at the seams. Child hunger nonprofit Every Meal has just acquired the building it has been renting space in for the last seven years to provide weekend meals to kids and families in need.
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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."
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Man shot in leg in St. Paul, injury not life-threatening
Police responded to reports of a person shot at an apartment on the 1200 block of Herbert Street at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Store employee stabbed after attempting to stop shoplifter in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating; no one has been arrested.
1 year into Welcome Corps program, Brooklyn Park man looks back on helping sponsor refugees
This week marks the first anniversary of the "Welcome Corps," a program the Biden administration launched to help refugees fleeing violence around the world.
Does the cold have your furnace in a funk? Here's what you need to check.
Now that Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are experiencing wind chills in the 20 to 30 below zero range, heating issues are popping up in homes.
Couple takes old White Bear Lake church and makes it into new kind of sanctuary
Kelly Clement and Steve Bucher say that the place certainly didn't look great when they first bought it. They say the sides were bowing, the insulation was bad, the electrical system was hazardous and the plumbing was terrible.
Greater Minnesota News
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Does the cold have your furnace in a funk? Here's what you need to check.
Now that Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are experiencing wind chills in the 20 to 30 below zero range, heating issues are popping up in homes.
Walter Brown sentenced for illegally taking 2-year-old child, firing at officer before lengthy standoff
According to court documents, Walter Brown showed up to the apartment of the mother of his three children on March 24, and took a 2-year-old with him.
Gov. Walz's $982M infrastructure plan addresses water systems, housing and public safety
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday afternoon detailed his administration's 2024 infrastructure plan.
Officials working to address rise in threats made against schools
Several schools were recently forced to either shut down, lock down, or implement e-learning because of threats. Ultimately, thanks to a quick response from impacted districts and law enforcement, these threats didn't come to fruition.
Delano Ice Palace announces earlier January opening date
Organizers of the Delano Ice Palace say Minnesota's weather is finally cooperating, so they will be opening the attraction a bit earlier this year than previously planned.
Wisconsin News
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Does the cold have your furnace in a funk? Here's what you need to check.
Now that Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are experiencing wind chills in the 20 to 30 below zero range, heating issues are popping up in homes.
Wisconsin community remembers life of 15-year-old albino deer known as "The King"
Growing up hunting and fishing near Spooner, Wisconsin, Brian and Megan Danielson thought they'd seen it all. But that was before "The King" came strolling through their property.
Wisconsin Republicans' large majorities to shrink under new legislative maps, analysis finds
An independent analysis shows that most of the newly ordered maps redrawing Wisconsin's political boundaries for the state Legislature would keep Republicans in majority control, but their dominance would be reduced.
2023 was the planet's hottest year on record, and climate-related disaster costs are mounting
"(It) was a record-breaking year, the warmest on record (for the planet). And 2023 didn't break this record by a little. It broke it by a lot," said NOAA Climate Scientist Tom Di Liberto.
Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to reconsider ruling ordering new legislative maps
The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court has refused to reconsider its ruling ordering the drawing of new legislative maps.
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Iowa caucus 2024 results and highlights: Key updates from the Trump victory
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won the coveted battle for second place over former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.
Asa Hutchinson drops out of 2024 GOP presidential race
"Today, I am suspending my campaign for President and driving back to Arkansas," Hutchinson said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Haley vows to be stronger in New Hampshire after third-place Iowa finish
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley placed third in the Iowa Republican caucuses, behind former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Lawmakers reach deal to expand child tax credit, extend business tax breaks
The major tax deal faces steep challenges in Congress.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though many dropped out as the campaign progressed.
Consumer News
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Does the cold have your furnace in a funk? Here's what you need to check.
Now that Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are experiencing wind chills in the 20 to 30 below zero range, heating issues are popping up in homes.
Minnesotans better protected from predatory short-term loans in new year
Minnesotans are now better protected from so-called "predatory" short-term loans. A law capping short-term interest rates at 36% went into effect on Jan. 1.
Minnesota State Fair ticket prices won't increase this year
Good news for Minnesota State Fair attendees: Ticket prices will not increase for the 2024 event, organizers announced Sunday.
Sisters highlight Twin Cities coffee shops with Sip Scouter program
It's a partnership with local cafes allowing Twin Cities goers to explore, sip and savor. Coffee lovers simply bring their booklet into participating shops and get a free coffee.
Some Lyft, Uber drivers to strike Thursday at MSP Airport
The group is fighting for better pay and safety protections, and to stop account deactivations.
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Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann charged with 4th killing
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
Man shot in leg in St. Paul, injury not life-threatening
Police responded to reports of a person shot at an apartment on the 1200 block of Herbert Street at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Store employee stabbed after attempting to stop shoplifter in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating; no one has been arrested.
Police: Teenagers steal two cars, one crashes into squad car
Police believe two stolen vehicles involving four teenagers — both resulting in crashes Tuesday night — are related.
Walter Brown sentenced for illegally taking 2-year-old child, firing at officer before lengthy standoff
According to court documents, Walter Brown showed up to the apartment of the mother of his three children on March 24, and took a 2-year-old with him.
Health News
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Minnesota mom sounds alarm after recalled applesauce gives toddler dangerously high levels of lead
Stevie Magnuson, 15 months old, is slowly but surely expelling the lead from her body that her mother, Alyssa, didn't know at first where it came from.
U of M study looks to see if deer are carriers for COVID, and are passing it back to humans
Researchers were hoping to deploy collars to seven male bucks and seven female does Friday morning, but the helicopter had to stop flying briefly due to thin ice, as researchers and deer were falling through into shallow water.
Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa GOP voters are less interested in talking about abortion
Republican presidential candidates these days are barely discussing abortion in Iowa just days away from the state's caucuses.
UnitedHealth shares tumble after health care giant reports soaring medical costs in 4Q
UnitedHealth Group turned in a better-than-expected fourth quarter even as medical costs soared 16% for the health care giant.
What are the benefits of participating in Dry January?
You've probably heard a lot of buzz about cutting out booze. So what does a month without alcohol do to our bodies? Good Question. As Kirsten Mitchell found, the changes are both physical and mental.
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Janet Jackson's "Together Again" tour makes return stop at the "X" in St. Paul
According to the New York Times, Jackson's album received the most votes in the public nominating process.
RuPaul supports drag queen story hours during Emmy win speech
RuPaul expressed support for drag queen story hours at libraries during his speech at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Elton John achieves EGOT status with Emmy win
Elton John won an Emmy on Monday night, making the iconic singer an EGOT.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2024? See the full winners list here
The full list of who won and who was nominated at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Joyce Randolph, star of iconic sitcom "The Honeymooners," dead at 99
Randolph died on Saturday evening, her son Randolph Charles confirmed to CBS News.