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Frozen fun ahead of Vikings-Packers game
As we count down to the new year, a lot of us in Minnesota and Wisconsin are counting down to the kickoff for the 125th meeting between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.
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As we count down to the new year, a lot of us in Minnesota and Wisconsin are counting down to the kickoff for the 125th meeting between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers.
Despite the turmoil of training camp and the headlines created by the Green Bay quarterback when he misled the public on his COVID-19 vaccination, Rodgers' play on the field was superb.
President Donald Trump is planning a pair of campaign rallies on Saturday in La Crosse and Green Bay, less than five weeks before the Nov. 3 election.
The Green Bay Packers sent a letter this week to season ticket holders, informing them on what to expect this season should Lambeau Field be allowed to host fans for games.
Investigators are probing a fatal construction accident in Green Bay.
The JBS Packerland plant employs more than 1,200 people and feeds nearly 3.2 million people per day, the company said. Employees will be paid during the closure.
This Green Bay Packers defense still could wind up among the league's best by the end of the season. Those quarterback-pressuring, turnover-causing performances over the first three weeks weren't suddenly negated by one night.
To open its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL got a throwback to, well, the 1920s.
Thirty-year-old Sai Vang is charged with causing an injury to a police animal, a felony, and two misdemeanor counts.
A Girl Scout troop leader in Green Bay has lost her job in the wake of a fundraiser her troop held for families of victims of a fatal crash near Chippewa Falls.
His typical day on the job involves him spending an hour snoozing on the couch with one cat. And then he'll wake up and move onto a doze with the next cat.
A United Airlines plane headed to Minneapolis from Houston ended up sliding off a runway in Green Bay early Friday morning.
A fired food service worker is charged with ramming other vehicles at Lambeau Field in Green Bay last week.
One person is in custody after a disturbance that drew numerous law enforcement and emergency agencies to Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
The national cheese spotlight this week turns to Wisconsin — where else? — as judges get ready to sniff, taste and touch thousands of samples in the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.
A Wisconsin newspaper is apologizing for a columnist who connected Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson's child abuse case to beatings suffered by slaves.
Some students hoping to get into a Wisconsin school this year may find out in a "snap."
An emotional and invigorating Hall of Fame weekend came to a grinding halt Sunday night when the Packers-Colts game was canceled because of poor field conditions.
A 10-year-old boy from Wisconsin just wrote the biggest check of his life. He donated $20,000 to a children's hospital, and he raised that money in a unique way.
Frolic to these great destinations in the spring.
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says it plans to meet Monday with workers fired from a Wisconsin snowblower manufacturer over breaks for daily prayers.
Receiver Randall Cobb has been released from the hospital after leaving the Green Bay Packers' playoff game Saturday night against the Arizona Cardinals with a chest injury.
The Green Bay Packers are hopeful that veteran Sam Shields will be cleared soon after spending most of the past month in the concussion protocol.
The Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings have kicked off their wild-card round game with an official temperature of minus-6 degrees.
Two straight losses to finish the regular season sapped the Green Bay Packers of momentum going into the playoffs.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
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State wildlife officials say serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
Outside the walls of CHS Field, it's rare for these 7-14-year-olds to find an all-girls team. Most of them play with boys, making this camp extra special.
For the unlucky few, it's a point of frustration – all while questioning when the power will come back online.
A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like?
An Elk River father is being hailed a hero for saving two of his kids before getting swept up in the Mississippi River.
The second leg of Jason Mraz's summer tour makes a stop this Saturday evening at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
A 38-year-old man is dead after an apparent ATV crash early Monday morning in northern Minnesota.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
Universities of Wisconsin leaders have approved pay raises for eight of the system's 13 chancellors as well as bonuses for chancellors that retain freshmen students.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
On Tuesday night, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Trump.
Jarred Hill reports on what authorities say had them concerned just minutes before 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
A federal appeals court says Minnesota's law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Customers of Downtown St. Paul's sole grocery store will have five fewer hours to shop each day.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
A 17-year-old girl who was shot earlier this month in north Minneapolis has died from her injuries.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
A man was shot multiple times inside a home in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood Tuesday morning, police said.
A shooting near a homeless encampment on the edge of Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood Monday night left one person dead and five others hurt.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
According to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, West Nile has been confirmed in samples taken from Anoka and Dakota counties.
The hot weather means a lot of Minnesotans are trying to find ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The second leg of Jason Mraz's summer tour makes a stop this Saturday evening at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Outside the walls of CHS Field, it's rare for these 7-14-year-olds to find an all-girls team. Most of them play with boys, making this camp extra special.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.
Culpepper, 21, plays college ball for Kansas State and is the school's first position player to be drafted in the first round.
California Highway Patrol officers say that Addison, a former standout at USC, was asleep behind the wheel near LAX late Friday evening.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
Some at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in the heated presidential race.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
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.
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.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
If you were traveling this holiday weekend, you might have helped break a record. More than 3 million passengers went through TSA checkpoints on Sunday — the most ever in a single day.
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.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
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.
Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler going forward as temperatures stay below average through the weekend.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.
On Tuesday night, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Trump.
Jarred Hill reports on what authorities say had them concerned just minutes before 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire.
A.J. Hilton and Heather Brown have your latest headlines.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.