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Hennepin County initiative targets youth auto theft, gun violence The program is a new pathway for referral and intervention when police do not have sufficient evidence to submit a case for charging. 6M ago

Minneapolis family distraught after cat stolen from home A Minneapolis family is hoping for the best after their 20-year-old cat was taken from in front of their home. 36M ago

Minnesota K-9s joining the fight against human trafficking Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose. 1H ago

Derek Chauvin transferred to Texas prison following stabbing incident The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility. 1H ago

Man shot multiple times outside north Minneapolis mosque A 75-year-old man was shot multiple times outside of a north Minneapolis mosque Monday evening, but police said he is expected to survive. 2H ago

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Man put brother in fatal chokehold outside northern Minnesota home, charges state A northern Minnesota man is accused of choking his brother to death during a fight early Saturday morning in Beltrami County. 4H ago

Body of missing person found near Red River in Moorhead; suspect, 18, in custody An 18-year-old North Dakota man is in custody after a missing person was found dead early Tuesday near the banks of the Red River in Moorhead. 1H ago

Princeton man embraces life after work accident leaves him paralyzed Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his equipment failed. Aug 19

Abortion rights could again be key issue in Minnesota's 2nd District race The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Aug 18

Minnesota to legalize lane splitting in July 2025 The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them. Aug 18

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Searching for solutions on kids and crime in Minneapolis Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend. Aug 19

Hope Street addition providing outfits, dignity for young homeless people Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads. Aug 19

Nonprofit gives out 3,000 backpacks to kids for free In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids. Aug 17

Moms rally around Roseville family after mother suffers stroke When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue. Aug 17

Gus Macker tournament returns to Minnesota The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019. Aug 17

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Flanagan describes watching Walz on national stage "I just burst into tears, and they were tears of joy because I was so excited for my friend," Flanagan told WCCO. 40M ago

Obama to take stage on day 2 of DNC in Chicago Former President Barack Obama is set to take the stage on Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention at Chicago’s United Center. 6H ago 02:30

Speeches from Biden, Hillary Clinton highlight night 1 of DNC Caroline Cummings is in Chicago with President Biden's historic handoff and a look ahead at what's to come on day two. 13H ago 03:47

Who is fighting to get into Minnesota's budding cannabis industry New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry. 19H ago

Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 1 speeches by Biden, Hillary Clinton, other Democrats President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the convention on its first night. 10H ago

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Iconic St. Paul apartments are headed into foreclosure, leaving residents scrambling The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock. Aug 16

Back-to-school shoppers hunt for deals at Mall of America For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants. Aug 13

Viral Jolly Rancher TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns. Here's a doctor's warning. A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns. Aug 14

Why are Halloween decorations already on display? The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet. Aug 12

Gas prices in Minnesota down 40 cents compared to this time last year Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37. Aug 11

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Minnesota K-9s joining the fight against human trafficking Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose. 1H ago

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Minnesota musicians find love through cochlear implants It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one. Aug 18

St. Charles teen recovers from heart transplant A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant. Aug 16

Lone star ticks becoming more common in Minnesota Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state. Aug 16

Iowa abortion providers drop legal challenge against heartbeat law Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced. Aug 15

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found. Aug 16

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Behind the scenes of Metallica's shows at U.S. Bank Stadium What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking. 19H ago

Phil Donahue, daytime talk show pioneer, dies at 88 Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement. Aug 19

Minneapolis to see one of its biggest post-pandemic music weekends This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis. Aug 16

Country music singer Creed Fisher seriously hurt in motorcycle crash near St. Cloud Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud. Aug 15

Gena Rowlands, acting legend and star of "The Notebook," dies at 94 Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed. Aug 14

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Tua Tagovailoa criticizes Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores for coaching style with Miami Dolphins In an appearance on "The Dan Le Batard Show," Tua Tagovailoa was asked about the difference between Brian Flores, who coached the Miami Dolphins from 2019-2021, and current head coach Mike McDaniel. 5H ago

CB Gilmore feeling "pretty good" after first practice with Vikings Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing. 18H ago

Merrill hits a 3-run double as the Padres beat the Twins 5-3 Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders. 19H ago

Josh Jung homers, hits winning single as Rangers come back for 6-5 win over Twins in 10 innings Josh Jung's infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh. Aug 18

New Mayo Clinic resident just finished competing in the Paris Olympic games Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team. Aug 18

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Abortion rights could again be key issue in Minnesota's 2nd District race The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Aug 18

Looking ahead to the race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district. Aug 18 02:20

August primaries set the stage for November elections in Minnesota, Wisconsin The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Aug 14

August primaries set the stage for November elections in Minnesota, Wisconsin (part 2) The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications. Aug 14 05:25

August primaries set the stage for November elections in Minnesota, Wisconsin (part 3) The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin. Aug 14 06:56

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The story behind Minnesota's abandoned mine town Taconite Harbor There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County. Aug 14

Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name. Aug 7

Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster offers thrills and beautiful views of Lake Superior Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister. Jul 24

Classic car museum near Buffalo keeps pieces of history out of the junkyard Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo. Jul 10

This unique sport keeps a small Minnesota town connected When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle. Jul 3

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Northern lights over Minnesota: Aug. 11-12, 2024 The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures. Aug 12 16 photos

New food, drinks and vendors for 2024 Minnesota State Fair The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here. Jul 9 40 photos

Gallery: Twin Cities Pride celebrates 50 years Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade. Jun 30 9 photos

Storms roll through Minnesota Wednesday, bringing damage to some areas Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns. Jun 13 11 photos

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

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Weather NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on Aug. 20, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers west move out overnight. 42M ago 03:38

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. Jun 10, 2022

Minnesotans could get one last taste of real summer heat Minnesotans haven't had to worry too much about beating the heat. We've only had six 90-plus degree temperature days — a stark contrast to last year's 27 through August. 1H ago

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from Aug. 20, 2024 Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps will warm to the upper 70s on Wednesday with a partly cloudy sky. 1H ago 03:18

Minnesotans could get one last taste of summer heat If you are a fan of the 90s, you may not have enjoyed this summer as much as last. But there is still hope. 1H ago 02:16

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