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Whistleblowing scientist accuses 3M of PFAS contamination cover-up in Minnesota

A former 3M scientist says she now believes executives knew PFAS were potentially harmful long before they shared that information.

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Minneapolis Braces For Verdict In Derek Chauvin Trial

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks out against Educators for Palestine event

Twin Cities Jewish leaders, including the mayor of Minneapolis, are calling for an event hosted by some of the city's teachers to be canceled.

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Two Minnesota dancers take the spotlight in the Nutcracker at Radio City

Two Minnesota dancers, Savannah Jackson and Lily Anderson, take center stage in the Nutcracker in New York.

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"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.

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Copper thieves target Roseville's Central Park

Roseville city officials say that more than 18,000 feet of copper wire was stolen.

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Woman charged with Nashwauk fatal hit-and-run from July

A woman was charged Tuesday with a fatal hit and run from July.

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Hutchinson police ask for help finding missing teen Tyrone Robinson

Authorities in central Minnesota are asking for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old boy who has not been seen since April.

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MSP Airport expects more travelers this year compared to last Thanksgiving

The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates the airport, expects crowds to peak on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after.

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Is your school closing due to inclement weather? Sign up for WCCO alerts to find out

WCCO weather alerts will help keep you in the loop when the weather takes a turn, with information regarding school closings.

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Here are live cameras that show snow in Minnesota today

It's starting to feel a little more like winter in Minnesota on the 20th day of November.

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court listens to arguments during a redistricting hearing at the state Capitol on Nov. 21, 2023, in Madison.

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 Performs At Leon County's Bicentennial Celebration

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

Crash temporarily closes stretch of I-94 in western Wisconsin

Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.

Nov 12

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Community Journalism

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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

Invisible Wounds Project opens new support center

Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.

Nov 10

Politics

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State cannabis regulators deny two-thirds of applicants for initial business licenses

State regulators denied two-thirds of the applications seeking one of the initial "preapproved" licenses to operate a cannabis business in Minnesota, a spokesperson for the Office of Cannabis Management said by email.

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Trump taps Russ Vought to lead budget office again

If confirmed, this will be Russ Vought's second time as OMB director. He authored a chapter of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a GOP administration.

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Recounts scheduled for MN House districts 54A, 14B

On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will be done in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.

Nov 19

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

Former Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon Interview

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.

Nov 19

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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

Minneapolis City Council approves proposal to establish city labor standards board

The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.

Nov 14

Crime News

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Woman charged with Nashwauk fatal hit-and-run from July

A woman was charged Tuesday with a fatal hit and run from July.

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Copper thieves target Roseville's Central Park

Roseville city officials say that more than 18,000 feet of copper wire was stolen.

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Charges dropped against Minneapolis brothers in connection to fatal shooting of cousin, 15

Criminal charges have been dropped against two teenage brothers in connection to the fatal shooting of their 15-year-old cousin in Minneapolis this summer.

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Man, 18, shot to death in Minneapolis' Little Earth community, police say

Police say an 18-year-old man is dead after he was shot on Tuesday night near Minneapolis' Little Earth of United Tribes housing area.

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St. Louis Park police seek suspect accused of grabbing women on trail

Police say at least five women have contacted investigators about a young man on an electric scooter who grabbed or tried to grab them

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Health News

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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

How strength training can help with osteoporosis

Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.

Nov 18

5 Minnesotans infected with E. coli linked to recalled organic carrots

Five Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli after eating organic carrots part of a nationwide recall.

Nov 18

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Entertainment News

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"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.

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Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs

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

LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson

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

Cher opens up about life with Sonny

With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.

Nov 17

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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Minnesota eases away from Cleveland State 58-47

Parker Fox scored 16 points off the bench to spark Minnesota to a 58-47 win over Cleveland State.

Nov 19

Minnesota Wild beat St. Louis Blues 4-2

Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of third-period goals, and Jonas Brodin and Ryan Hartman also scored to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Nov 19

Vikings put pressure on opposing QBs without relying as heavily on the blitz

The Minnesota Vikings have been hounding quarterbacks all season and often without any extra help.

Nov 18

How strength training can help with osteoporosis

Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.

Nov 18

Minnesota Wild thriving early with stellar goaltending, elite play from Kaprizov

The Minnesota Wild (8-3-3) are one of the top teams in the league right now thanks, in part, to a great goalie tandem and one of the league's top stars.

Nov 18

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Talking Points

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DFL holds election night watch party in Minnesota

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.

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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.

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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.

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Finding Minnesota

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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?

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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.

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Exploring Miller Castle near Nisswa

Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.

Oct 16

Goldy Gopher: The history and evolution of the iconic Minnesota mascot

In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.

Oct 10

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Good Question

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

Water filtration in domestic kitchen. Unrecognizable woman hands pouring water in drinking glass from tap

What is fluoride and why is it in our water systems?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.

Nov 11

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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.

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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
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Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024

Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.

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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.

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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.

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Weather

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

We saw our first snow fall today, though our total is still below average for the month of November. We stay in the low 30s as we head into the overnight hours and hit the upper 30s by Thursday afternoon. There is another chance for snow in our future. WCCO chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks everything down.

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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.

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast on Nov. 20, 2024

WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest (snowy) forecast.

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Nov. 20, 2024

The Twin Cities saw roughly a tenth of an inch of snow on Wednesday.

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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. forecast from Nov. 20, 2024

Snow will move out of Minnesota by early Thursday, but the cold's not going anywhere.

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

We saw our first snow fall today, though our total is still below average for the month of November. We stay in the low 30s as we head into the overnight hours and hit the upper 30s by Thursday afternoon. There is another chance for snow in our future. WCCO chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks everything down.

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A document shows that a consultant shared information on flourochemicals with 3M executives back in

Documents released in 3M's 2018 settlement with the state of Minnesota reveal results from flourochemical testing on animals.

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Parents and community members demand answers for Robbinsdale school budget shortfall

Robbinsdale schools are facing a huge budget shortfall. Parents demanded answers at a meeting Wednesday night.

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South St. Paul law enforcement save woman from burning home

New video shows South St. Paul officers rescuing a woman from her home after it caught fire.

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The woman charged with buying the guns that killed three Burnsville first responders in Feb. will ch

Ashley Dyrdahl, who was indicted for straw gun purchases, will change her plea to guilty in December.

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