Minnesota cat earns Guinness World Record for longest tail
Mr. Pugsley Addams, a feisty feline from Mound, Minnesota has clinched a Guinness World Record for having the longest tail on a living, domestic cat, measuring in at a whopping 18.5 inches.
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Mr. Pugsley Addams, a feisty feline from Mound, Minnesota has clinched a Guinness World Record for having the longest tail on a living, domestic cat, measuring in at a whopping 18.5 inches.
If you are looking for a furry friend to add to your life or family, this week might just be the time to do it.
We all love a good massage to relax and unwind. But what about our dogs? Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn takes us inside a class that teaches pet owners how to give their furry friends a little extra TLC.
Should you be allowed to remove your cat's claws? A new bill at the Minnesota Capitol would take that choice out of your hands.
New research shows pet owners may be missing or misinterpreting their dog's social cues.
The Minneapolis Home and Garden is back at the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend.
The sixth annual Fashions for Furry Friends show is coming up this Saturday to benefit Minnesota animal rescues. Click here for more info.
A new pet-friendly bookstore and cafe is now open in northeast Minneapolis.
Bonnie, a sweet senior lab looking for a home, joins the team on The 4.
A San Francisco company has come up with a pill it says can help dogs live longer.
A San Francisco company has come up with a pill it says can help dogs live longer.
Animal attacks in Brooklyn Park peaked at 63 last year, more than double from 2019. And animal-related citations skyrocketed from four to 102.
If you thought this year's Super Bowl was about the Eagles and the Chiefs, you're wrong. It's actually about the Puppy Bowl, with Foxtrot from Pet Haven winning the title of MVP!
The American Animal Hospital Association says the microchip registry of Save This Life abruptly closed and their database is gone.
Having a pet go missing is devastating. Now, a popular company that helps recover lost cats and dogs has suddenly disappeared. The American Animal Hospital Association says the "Save this Life" microchip registry abruptly closed and the database is gone. David Schuman spoke with a local vet about what you should do.
Foxtrot, a 16-week-old pup, wowed fans with speed and agility in the 21st annual Puppy Bowl.
Salt may seem harmless and a great way to melt ice, but a new movement is warning of its harmful impacts.
We haven't had to use it as much this winter, but some sidewalks and driveways are still covered in salt. While it can save us from a fall, it can also be problematic for our pets.
We know dog and cat owners love their little fur babies, but it's not cheap owning a pet — especially if a medical emergency might happen.
Tens of thousands more people in Los Angeles are under threat of evacuation. They're watching high winds which could cause sparks to spread fast. Nearly 90,000 people have already been forced from their homes. WCCO's David Schuman is in Los Angeles County where he found people are not the only ones facing danger, their pets are too.
The Linus’ Pet Haven at the Alexandra House is offering shelter for abuse victims and their pets.
Stormy, Beau and Whiskey were taken in by St. Paul Animal Care and Control after being found in an abandoned home with many other dogs.
A lot of people are thinking about New Year's resolutions — but should you also be making some for your pet's health? Rian Thiele from Pet Evolution thinks so.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Three local animal organizations are teaming up to hold a free microchip event on Monday, Sept. 30.
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday night.
Rudy Gobert matched his career high with 35 points and had 11 rebounds for Minnesota in a 117-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that put the Timberwolves on the brink of a top-six finish that would avoid the play-in games.
Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and scored a run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6.
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
During peak hours, the reduction of lanes along Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities reduces speeds to a snail's pace.
At the Twin Cities Auto Show, some shoppers worry about what could be down the road following a 25% tariff on vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
A fire in Perham, Minnesota, Friday morning has left a property management business heavily damaged.
A central Minnesota deputy and a motorcyclist collided when the deputy made a U-turn in his patrol car Thursday evening, officials said.
Investigators in Sherburne County, Minnesota, are looking into a wrong-way crash that sent a trooper and a carload of teenagers to the hospital.
ICE agents detained 33-year-old Aditya Harsono in Marshall, Minnesota, just days after his student visa was abruptly revoked.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
The GOP cited "serious concerns" alleging the Democrat used his legislative position to potentially benefit a private legal client.
Dozens of U of M students, community activists and church members showed up for the bond hearing.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old man stole a 2021 Honda CRV and used Wite-Out to turn an "L" on the license plate into an "I".
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
Charges say police began pursuing the man Monday morning after he attempted to cross the border from North Dakota into Canada with at least one handgun in his possession.
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has caught officials' eyes.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday night.
Rudy Gobert matched his career high with 35 points and had 11 rebounds for Minnesota in a 117-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that put the Timberwolves on the brink of a top-six finish that would avoid the play-in games.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and scored a run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was slapped with his NBA-most 18th technical foul of the season on Friday.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says this upcoming week will feel like spring! Saturday starts off dry but a warm front will push in some isolated showers across northern Minnesota.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says there may be a chance for some snow flurries in northern Minnesota on Monday morning.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Saturday will be warm and windy, with wind gusts between 30 and 40 miles per hour in parts of Minnesota.
Here are your latest news headlines from WCCO on April 12, 2025.
From an Easter egg hunt in Blaine to Legos, Legos and more Legos, here's a look at 4 Things to Do Today.
The People of Color Career Fair kicks off on Tuesday and aims to help anyone in the Twin Cities area who is looking for a fresh start.
Looking for something fun to do today in Minnesota? From enjoying deals on records to celebrate Record Store Day, to playful kitties, check out this week's Saturdates.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind item? Something to freshen up your wardrobe? Minneapolis Vintage Market is a pop-up market that offers all kinds of incredible vintage treasures.