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Summer Songs: 10 Classic Tracks To Heat Up The Season
What's summer without a soundtrack? Here are some classics to keep you groovin' when the temperature rises.
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What's summer without a soundtrack? Here are some classics to keep you groovin' when the temperature rises.
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is accusing the president of lying about recent intelligence leaks from the White House.
Her sights now set on re-election, Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann is still making the most of the national conservative stature she drew on during a run for president.
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An anti-war riot turned violent tonight as thousands protested in the streets of Chicago.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is trying to influence Minnesota's investigation of Accretive Health.
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The son of a Minnesota woman says confusion about a rash she believes was caused by bed bugs prompted officials to keep passengers on her Chicago-bound flight for several hours while she was evaluated for a suspected case of monkeypox.
Fifteen people are accused of bilking unemployment insurance agencies in Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota out of nearly $9 million by setting up more than 80 fictitious companies.
An American Eagle flight from Fargo to Chicago turned back after the airplane struck a hawk shortly after takeoff.
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It'll be quite a year for the Ordway Center for Performing Arts. With hits like "Chicago" and revival sensation, "Anything Goes," the 2012-2013 performance season is set to hit a high note.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a near-collision last month at Midway International Airport involving a plane arriving from the Twin Cities.
WCCO Radio won the "Large Market Station Of The Year" award at the 2011 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Thursday night.
Jason Kubel and Luke Hughes homered during Minnesota's six-run first inning, and the Twins beat the White Sox 7-6 on Wednesday to snap Chicago's five-game winning streak.
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The Minnesota Twins say first baseman Justin Morneau has mild concussion symptoms and will miss at least the next several games.
Mark Buehrle pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Tyler Flowers drove in two runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 Monday night.
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Two Delta Airlines planes, one headed for Minneapolis, collided while on the ground at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, according to Delta Spokesperson Chris Kelly.
Amtrak plans to restore its full route between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest next week.
Anthony Swarzak dominated over six innings, and the Minnesota Twins got back to beating the Chicago White Sox with a 6-3 victory on Sunday.
Alexei Ramirez drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth Saturday and the Chicago White Sox finally beat the Minnesota Twins, 4-3.
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The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
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A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
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.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
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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.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
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.
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
What appeared to be just shy of 10,000 people were seen on the march route—and the protest remained peaceful as it reached Park 578.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
In just a few hours, the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. The Windy City is buzzing.
The four-day event will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz formally accepting the Democratic nominations for president and vice president later this week.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
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.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
On Feb. 10, 2023, charging documents say someone reported finding what they thought might be a small "cherry bomb" near an elementary school in Hastings.
A man has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
A St. Paul woman faces murder and assault charges in connection with a hit-and-run in Maplewood that left one woman dead and another injured.
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.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
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.
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.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis.
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.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings have added a big name to their secondary.
Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-2.
Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-83 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
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The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
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Some people jokingly call it the "Great Minnesota Sweat Together" because it can be so hot. So, what is the latest with the forecast?
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will feel pretty similar to today.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the next few days will be sunny and temperate.
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