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Twin Cities News

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Minnesota elects first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is the first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country. 17H ago
Eden Prairie food shelf reacts to record-setting Give to the Max Day More than $37 Million in donations came in to support over 6,000 nonprofits and schools. 17H ago
1 man dead in St. Paul shooting, children nearly hit Police in St. Paul are investigating after a shooting left one person dead Friday afternoon. 12H ago
Minnesota leading nation in voter turnout, with Wisconsin still counting votes Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout. 20H ago
High school football fans converge at US Bank Stadium from 2024 Prep Bowl State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday. 22H ago
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Greater Minnesota News

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Elk River man accused of threatening neighbor over sexual orientation Authorities recovered multiple guns and a "significant amount of ammunition" from the home of a man accused of threatening his neighbor over her sexual orientation, charges say. 19H ago
Minnesota leading nation in voter turnout, with Wisconsin still counting votes Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout. 20H ago
High school football fans converge at US Bank Stadium from 2024 Prep Bowl State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday. 22H ago
How did the Minnesota town "Nimrod" get its name? There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest. Nov 21
Fire tears through Minnesota Equestrian Center Flames tore through a building and well-known horse farm near Winona on Thursday afternoon. 12H ago
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Wisconsin News

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Sheriff says Wisconsin father revealed how he faked his death, fled to Europe Authorities are urging a Wisconsin man accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to come home and spend the holidays with his wife and three children. Nov 22
Wisconsin Supreme Court considers future of state's election leader The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate. Nov 18
Sub who reenacted George Floyd's murder resigns as police officer Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination." Nov 14
Wisconsin's high court mulls with whether 1849 abortion ban is valid An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban. Nov 12
T-Pain to perform on Jennie-O Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Float Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year. Nov 12
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Community Journalism

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Possible drug deal ends in shooting in Dinkytown, police say A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said. Nov 21
St. Paul veteran gifted free furnace, air conditioner A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift. Nov 12
Avid runner, man with vision loss complete half marathon together Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together. Nov 12
U of M Medical School program lifts barriers to entrance for military medics One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that. Nov 11
Program offers hope for veterans struggling with addiction Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try. Nov 11
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Politics

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Minnesota elects first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is the first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country. 17H ago
Minnesota leading nation in voter turnout, with Wisconsin still counting votes Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout. 20H ago
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996. 20H ago
Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress? He says he won't. Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over. 22H ago
Trump pivots to Pam Bondi for AG after Matt Gaetz drops out Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is now President-elect Donald Trump's choice for his AG after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday. Nov 22 01:36
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Consumer News

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Why your Thanksgiving turkey is cheaper this year The average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year. That's 6% cheaper than last November. Nov 21
Small businesses hoping to bounce back after slow season "We literally walk in and dust off the jackets because they have been sitting for a while," she said. Nov 19
Keyless vehicle thefts: What you need to know Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used. Nov 18
Minneapolis home prices rose less over 5 years than other U.S. metros The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S. Nov 18
Minnesota Wild, Jennie-O give out thousands of free turkeys The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season. Nov 15
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Crime News

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Elk River man accused of threatening neighbor over sexual orientation Authorities recovered multiple guns and a "significant amount of ammunition" from the home of a man accused of threatening his neighbor over her sexual orientation, charges say. 19H ago
NBA urges players to take precautions after thieves target homes of Wolves' Conley, Bucks' Portis The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. 12H ago
Possible drug deal ends in shooting in Dinkytown, police say A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said. Nov 21
Woman charged in fatal July hit-and-run near Hibbing A woman in her 60s has been charged with fatally striking a person with her car back in July near Hibbing, according to documents filed Tuesday in Itasca County. Nov 21
Copper thieves target Roseville's Central Park Roseville city officials say that more than 18,000 feet of copper wire was stolen. Nov 20
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Health News

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Amara Strande's sister continues her fight against PFAS Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families. Nov 22
Four more patients fall sick to E. coli outbreak linked to Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota. Nov 21
Lake Elmo and Hastings still face astronomical expenses for PFAS clean-up PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health. Nov 19
Digital wellbeing clubs helping students with phone-life balance A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school. Nov 19
Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant on Michigan man The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago. Nov 19
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Entertainment News

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Charli XCX to make "Brat" tour stop in Minneapolis English hyperpop artist Charli XCX will be coming to Minneapolis on April 26, 2025. Nov 22
"Disney on Ice" is a family affair for Minnesota's high-flying Santee clan After almost a decade of "Disney on Ice" performances, a Minnesota native is eagerly anticipating his first show at the Xcel Energy Center. Nov 20
Post Malone announces tour stop in Minneapolis Post Malone announced Tuesday that the "Big A** Stadium Tour" will come to U.S. Bank Stadium on May 20, 2025. Nov 19
Netflix says 60 million households watched Tyson-Paul match The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches. Nov 19
USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025 Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday. Nov 18
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Sports News

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Jefferson keeps seeing double as Vikings aim to keep up offensive production Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route and determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep. 13H ago
NBA urges players to take precautions after thieves target homes of Wolves' Conley, Bucks' Portis The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. 12H ago
High school football fans converge at US Bank Stadium from 2024 Prep Bowl State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday. 22H ago
Timberwolves fall to Raptors 110-105 RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105. Nov 21
St. Thomas women's hockey coach Joel Johnson resigns The head coach of the University of St. Thomas' women's hockey team has resigned following an "incident," according to the school, which would not disclose the details of what occurred. Nov 21
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Talking Points

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How DFL Sen. Klobuchar won 12 counties that voted for Trump In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin. Nov 10
Sen. Klobuchar earns support in Trump strongholds For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups. Nov 10 02:07
Race for president extremely close, political experts agree As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner. Oct 30
2024 presidential race is as close as it gets, experts say (part 3) As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner. Oct 30 07:00
2024 presidential race is as close as it gets, experts say (part 2) As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner. Oct 30 05:50
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Finding Minnesota

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How did the Minnesota town "Nimrod" get its name? There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest. Nov 21
Donkeys at New Germany's Hee-Haw Hallow building close bonds with humans, animals alike Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs. Nov 7
Is the Fitzgerald Theater haunted? The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted? Oct 30
Renovation of Wisconsin bar leads to discovery of massive 140-year-old circus art Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork. Oct 23
Exploring Miller Castle near Nisswa Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa. Oct 16
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Good Question

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Who is Betty Crocker? This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe. Nov 22
How the drought may impact your Christmas tree Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights. Nov 19
What does the U.S. Department of Education do? As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office. Nov 18
Do taste buds change over time? The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor. Nov 15
How big is an XXL TV? Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big. Nov 13
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Latest Galleries

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Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween. Oct 31 20 photos
Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024 Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm. Oct 10 20 photos
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024 Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night. Sep 17 7 photos
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024 Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley. Aug 30 11 photos
Minnesota State Fair storm damage: Aug. 27, 2024 A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening. Aug 27 12 photos
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Weather

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Snow Sunday night breaks up an otherwise quiet weekend forecast More of the same for Saturday, until snow moves in for some on Sunday night. 2H ago
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
NEXT Weather: 8 a.m. forecast from Nov. 23, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and he says it'll be a relatively quiet weekend with a chance for snow in some parts of the state Sunday night. 2H ago 03:22
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota from Nov. 22, 2024 Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a cold front could be moving through on Thanksgiving that could bring below average temperatures. 12H ago 02:53
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast from Nov. 22, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has your latest forecast and it's official: winter is here. 16H ago 03:53
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Latest Videos

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Latest Videos Morning Digital Headlines: Nov. 23, 2024 Here are your top digital headlines. 2H ago 01:40
4 Things to Do Today: Nov. 23, 2024 Here's a look at 4 Things to Do Today. 2H ago 00:56
Come celebrate the Hmong New Year in St. Paul A local nonprofit is throwing an event to help ring in the Hmong New Year later this month in St. Paul. Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso learn more. 2H ago 03:36
This Minnesota market has a gift for everyone on your list Trying to get into the holiday spirit AND cross some names off your "nice" list? WCCO's Adam Duxter previews a local holiday market that has the perfect gift for all your loved ones. 2H ago 05:12
Saturdates: Nov. 23, 2024 From art battles to a Wicked mural made out of Legos, here's a look at this week's Saturdates. 2H ago 01:25
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