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NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. forecast from June 4, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames is tracking the potential for severe storms to roll across the better part of Minnesota Tuesday afternoon and evening, before a stretch of lovely summer-like days. 30M ago 03:34
Rep. Ilhan Omar asks for moment of silence for fallen officer Jamal Mitchell Officials identified the man who shot and killed police officer Jamal Mitchell outside an apartment complex in south Minneapolis Thursday during a chaotic mass shooting that left four injured and a civilian dead. 40M ago 01:52
4 things to know from June 4, 2024 The family of Ricky Cobb II plans to speak out, Minnesota judges want to warn you about a national scam and more. 3H ago 01:44
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report for Minnesota from June 4, 2024 Tuesday's weather will be appropriately summery, at least until storms arrive later on. 3H ago 03:22
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Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source says A person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days. 11H ago
Gophers' Isabella McCauley reflects on career-best golf season This season, Isabella McCauley became the first women's Gopher golfer in 36 years to play in back-to-back NCAAs. 11H ago
Minnesota Vikings, star WR Justin Jefferson reportedly agree to contract extension The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with superstar wideout Justin Jefferson on a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Jun 3
McBride scores 25, Collier adds 24 and 14 rebounds; Lynx beat Wings 87-76 Kayla McBride hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Napheesa Collier added 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 87-76. Jun 2
Simone Biles wins 9th U.S. Championships title ahead of Olympic trials Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis​. Jun 2
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Who is responsible for cleaning up roadkill and how do they dispose of it? If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member. 2H ago
What's the best credit card for travel perks? The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save. May 28
How common is boat ownership in Minnesota compared to the rest of the U.S.? Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories. May 27
Does defense really win championships? With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships? May 22
How can we improve our attention span? On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better. May 21
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Edina pastor reflects during Pride Month: "God did not make a mistake, you are perfect" Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina. 15H ago
Wayzata teens found nonprofit to find solutions to reduce school shootings School safety is top of mind for a group of Wayzata teenagers. So much so, they founded a nonprofit meant to reduce school shootings and gun violence. Jun 2
All Minnesota contestants in Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated. May 30
Retired firefighter who received double lung transplant making strides: "I'm getting my life back" A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides. May 29
Minnesota woman leads charge on new law requiring adult changing tables in U.S. airports In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated. May 29
Jun brings Szechuan cooking to Minneapolis Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis May 27
Ojibwe song played outside northern Minnesota graduation after school board removed it from ceremony A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening. May 28
Four years after George Floyd's murder, Twin Cities teens stress activation over trauma Four years ago, George Floyd was murdered by then-officer Derek Chauvin​. The images are for many seared into memory, never to be dislodged. However, at a Twin Cities teen summit this week, young people worked to meet the challenge of moving forward​. May 24
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Your photos of the northern lights in Minnesota: May 10, 2024 Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades. May 11 27 photos
Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. May 19 27 photos
Double rainbow over Minnesota: April 11, 2024 Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday. Apr 12 17 photos
Images from Nicolae Miu's Apple River stabbing trial Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom. Apr 11 74 photos
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Watch live: Family of Ricky Cobb II responds after charges against Ryan Londregan are dropped The family of a man shot and killed by a Minnesota state trooper during a traffic stop last summer plans to speak out on Tuesday, a day after charges against the trooper were dropped. 1H ago
Gov. Tim Walz to travel to France for 80th anniversary of D-Day On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz will attend the 80th Anniversary D-Day Presidential Ceremony, where several Minnesotans who fought in World War II will be recognized. 12H ago
Tougher penalties for straw gun buyers take effect this summer under new law It will soon become a felony to buy a gun for someone else not legally allowed to have one — known as a straw purchase — under a new law effective Aug. 1. 13H ago
Man accused of deadly Minneapolis break-in pleads not guilty Franklin White was charged with second-degree murder for the death of 32-year-old Ryan Peterson on Aug. 12, 2022. 14H ago
Charges: Eden Prairie man intentionally set ex-girlfriend's house on fire, injuring 5 A 23-year-old man is accused of intentionally starting a house fire in Eden Prairie​ that sent five people, including an infant, to the hospital last week. 14H ago
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At least 1 dead after crash involving semi, vehicle carrying 3 children in southern Minnesota At least one person is dead after a crash in southern Minnesota that involved three children under 4 and a semi truck. 1H ago
Vulnerable adult found safe in St. Cloud, police say Authorities say a vulnerable adult who left a hospital in central Minnesota Monday night has now been found safe. 1H ago
Body of second canoeist recovered from Boundary Waters after two-week search The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says it recovered the body of 40-year-old Reis Grams, of Lino Lakes, after more than two weeks​ of searching. 14H ago
2 killed in head-on crash near Mankato Two people, ages 18 and 17, were killed in a fiery, head-on crash in southern Minnesota Saturday afternoon. 20H ago
Man killed, woman, toddler and infant injured in southern Minnesota crash A man is dead and a woman and two young children are hospitalized after a crash in southern Minnesota Saturday night. Jun 2
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100-year-old Bloomington man returns to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. May 31
Journalism groups sue for names, birthdates and disciplinary records for every Wisconsin police officer Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state. May 30
Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control. May 29
GOP-appointed University of Wisconsin regent refuses to step down when term ends Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents. May 27
Man gets 20 years in connection with Wisconsin firebombing in 2016 A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident. May 27
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Politics Opening statements begin Tuesday in Hunter Biden’s firearms trial Hunter Biden is the first child of a sitting U.S. president to face a criminal trial. 3H ago 02:10
Surgical castration option OK'd by Louisiana lawmakers for child sex offenders Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for child sex offenders under legislation approved by lawmakers. If Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill, the state apparently would be the first with that punishment. 1H ago
Tougher penalties for straw gun buyers take effect this summer under new law It will soon become a felony to buy a gun for someone else not legally allowed to have one — known as a straw purchase — under a new law effective Aug. 1. 13H ago
US congressmen to make plane jump to mark D-Day anniversary American paratroopers played a key role in the D-Day assault 80 years ago. Now, some U.S. congressmen are preparing to honor their sacrifice in a high-flying way. 17H ago 03:19
Corporate breeder that mistreated thousands of beagles pleads guilty to neglect The company Envigo will pay $22 million in fines and millions more for cleanup and improvements to facilities. 19H ago
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3 things you need to know about Minnesota's child tax credit of $1,750 per child Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third. May 30
"Woman Owned Wednesday" launches in Minneapolis' North Loop Dozens of businesses in downtown's North Loop neighborhood are hoping customers will help them celebrate women. May 29
Gov. Walz signs bill raising Minnesota rideshare driver pay, keeping Lyft and Uber in state Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state. May 28
Minnesota officials on alert as Canadian border patrol agents prepare to strike A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours. May 27
How common is boat ownership in Minnesota compared to the rest of the U.S.? Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories. May 27
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Tougher penalties for straw gun buyers take effect this summer under new law It will soon become a felony to buy a gun for someone else not legally allowed to have one — known as a straw purchase — under a new law effective Aug. 1. 13H ago
Man accused of deadly Minneapolis break-in pleads not guilty Franklin White was charged with second-degree murder for the death of 32-year-old Ryan Peterson on Aug. 12, 2022. 14H ago
Charges: Eden Prairie man intentionally set ex-girlfriend's house on fire, injuring 5 A 23-year-old man is accused of intentionally starting a house fire in Eden Prairie​ that sent five people, including an infant, to the hospital last week. 14H ago
Feeding Our Future fraud trial juror receives $120,000 in cash with promise of more if she'll acquit A juror was dismissed from a multimillion-dollar fraud trial on Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 cash at her home over the weekend. 11H ago
Family of Ricky Cobb II responds after charges dropped for trooper Ryan Londregan The family of a man shot and killed during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last summer is responding after charges were dropped against the Minnesota state trooper. 11H ago
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Minnesota launches summer EBT program for families with school-aged kids Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a new way to help low income families with school-aged kids buy food during the summer school break. May 31
New clinical research wing opens at Minneapolis VA A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes. May 30
What it's like to advocate for mental health resources at the Minnesota state capitol Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached. May 30
Race removed as factor in kidney function test, allowing Minneapolis woman to receive transplant sooner A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable. May 31
Cottonwood season in full swing in Minnesota, causing allergies to go into overdrive If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes. May 29
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Shaq and Chuck heading back to "cold-a** Minnesota" after Timberwolves' Game 4 win The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills. May 29
Albert Ruddy, Oscar-winning producer of "The Godfather," dies at 94 Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday. May 28
Former "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown LA Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members. May 27
Morgan Spurlock, "Super Size Me" filmmaker, dies at 53 Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53. May 24
Timberwolves podcasts see increase in listeners as team succeeds It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals. May 23
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