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Hopkins man sentenced to prison for murdering ex-girlfriend A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to prison for murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse. 18H ago

Humidity increases on Friday in Minnesota before heat arrives Humidity is on the rise Friday, with things expected to heat up for the first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair. 21H ago

65+ law enforcement agencies staffing Minnesota State Fair police force Welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to the Minnesota State Fair and keeping them safe is no small task. Aug 22

Stolen car reports rarely make it as cases for Hennepin Co. Attorney's Office In the first six months of the year, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says there were more than 4,000 reports of stolen vehicles in the county. Aug 22

Man, 21, charged with murder in fatal south Minneapolis shooting A 21-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge for fatally shooting another man in south Minneapolis last week. Aug 22

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Wells, Minnesota likely to break its own record for rainfall Much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin have seen more then their fair-share of rainfall this year. But no part of Minnesota has been hit harder than Faribault County. 14H ago

Humidity increases on Friday in Minnesota before heat arrives Humidity is on the rise Friday, with things expected to heat up for the first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair. 21H ago

Did you know the Minnesota State Fair has an "unofficial" flower? There's no shortage of new things to see and do at the Minnesota State Fair. One feature has been since the very beginning but you may not have even noticed it. Aug 23

Minnesota Republicans take aim to win the House this fall After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the battle for the Minnesota House and why it could impact our lives. Aug 21

Trial date set for Adam Fravel, accused in Madeline Kingsbury death The trial for Adam Fravel, the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Madeline Kingsbury in Winona, has been scheduled for this fall. Aug 21

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers fumbles through roll call at DNC A flustered Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, surrounded by a group of cheesehead-wearing supporters, fumbled through the state's roll call at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening. Aug 21

Former Hudson teacher facing more charges in child sexual assault case A Wisconsin teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students is facing nine additional charges, an amended complaint filed in St. Croix County last week reveals. Aug 20

Election officials keep Jill Stein on Wisconsin ballot Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot. Aug 17

Man convicted in killings of 3 men near Wisconsin quarry A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry. Aug 15

1 dead after head-on crash in construction zone on western Wisconsin highway According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer. Aug 14

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Community Journalism

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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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RFK Jr. endorses Trump and suspends presidential campaign "In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump." 12H ago

Florida quietly pulls LGBTQ+ travel info from state website Florida, long a top destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, quietly pulled the "LGBTQ Travel" section from its website sometime in the past few months. Aug 23

Watch: Kamala Harris' full speech at the 2024 DNC Rewatch Vice President Kamala Harris' full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. 21H ago

Chicago police say 74 arrests made over DNC's four days On Friday, Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling said there were a total of 74 arrests over the four days of the convention, and most of those happened on Tuesday when a smaller group of protesters clashed with police for a few hours. 10H ago

Harris accepts historic nomination, calls on nation to move past division "The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys." Aug 23

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Minnesota couple betting big on crickets as a food of the future Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects. Aug 23

Target's lower grocery prices pay off, providing 2nd quarter boost Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter. Aug 21

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

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Hopkins man sentenced to prison for murdering ex-girlfriend A Twin Cities man has been sentenced to prison for murdering a woman who had a no-contact order against him for domestic abuse. 18H ago

Man, 21, charged with murder in fatal south Minneapolis shooting A 21-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge for fatally shooting another man in south Minneapolis last week. Aug 22

Former Minneapolis day care worker charged for slapping toddler In the video, the toddler allegedly grabs his cheek, steps back and tells the man the slap hurt. Aug 22

Man who threatened violence at U of M campus sentenced in prison The 42-year-old man who threatened violence at the University of Minnesota campus will spend 21 months in prison. Aug 23

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Pro athletes turning to Pilates to stay in the game longer Pro and college athletes are turning to a training center in Eagan to improve speed, strength and injury prevention. Aug 23

Gus Walz's tearful moment at DNC heartens neurodiversity community Seventeen-year-old Gus Walz's parents recently told media that he has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder. They called his condition "his secret power." Aug 22

FDA OK's new COVID vaccine shots for fall 2024 The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year. Aug 22

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

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Taylor Swift addresses Vienna shows canceled over alleged terror plot Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled. Aug 21

Here are all the songs on the DNC roll call playlist The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory. Aug 21

The Minnesota State Fair is happening now. Here's your complete guide. Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including ticket information, hours, discounts and more. Aug 22

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. Aug 19

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

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Cardinals stifle Twins 6-1 behind Andre Pallante's 7 strong innings Andre Pallante retired his last 17 of his last 18 batters over seven strong innings and Lars Nootbaar hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the fourth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Minnesota Twins 6-1. 8H ago

Pro athletes turning to Pilates to stay in the game longer Pro and college athletes are turning to a training center in Eagan to improve speed, strength and injury prevention. Aug 23

Vikings sign fmr. Gophers RB Mo Ibrahim, OL Chuck Filiaga The Minnesota Vikings are adding depth to their squad in the form of two former Minnesota Golden Gophers. Aug 22

Collier, Williams lead the Lynx to 98-87 win over Aces Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87. Aug 22

Twins top Padres 11-4 with help from Matt Wallner's 3-run homer Matt Wallner's three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fourth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 11-4. Aug 21

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Talking Points

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Minnesota Republicans have DFL trifecta in their sights this election This November, the entire 134-member House is on the ballot. Meanwhile, the state Senate and the governor's race are not on the ballot until 2026. Right now, the DFL has total control of state government. Democrats wants to keep it that way, but Republicans are hoping to flip the House. Aug 21 04:50

Republicans aim to dismantle DFL trifecta at the Minnesota Capitol (part 3) After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. The DFL currently holds a four-seat majority in the House, a slim margin that Republicans are working feverishly to upend and Democrats like House Majority Leader Jamie Long are fighting just as hard to keep. Aug 21 07:53

Republicans aim to dismantle DFL trifecta at the Minnesota Capitol (part 2) After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch and Democratic analyst Abou Amara. Aug 21 10:35

Republicans aim to dismantle DFL trifecta at the Minnesota Capitol (part 1) After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican Minority leader Representative Lisa Demuth, who is hoping for a successful Republican campaign to flip the Minnesota House and make her House Speaker. Aug 21 09:40

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Finding Minnesota

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The history behind the Minnesota State Fair's Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum. Aug 21

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

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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: 10 p.m. forecast for Friday August 23, 2024 We have some heat and humidity headed our way. We could hit the 90s on Sunday and Monday but then things cool down as we head into the middle of the week. 8H ago 02:59

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: 6 P.M. forecast for Friday August 23, 2024 The heat is on it's way as we head into the weekend. We could see temps in the 90s on Sunday and on Monday. It does look nice at the start of next week before it get's a little unsettled by the middle of the week. 12H ago 02:40

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast from Aug. 23, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says this weekend will be hot and humid. 14H ago 03:18

NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. forecast from Aug. 23, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak is tracking a warming trend that should arrive for part of the first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair. 14H ago 03:12

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