PETA Offers Free Song Download For Prince's Birthday
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is celebrating Prince's birthday with a free download of his pro-vegan song, "Animal Kingdom."
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is celebrating Prince's birthday with a free download of his pro-vegan song, "Animal Kingdom."
Word from authorities that Prince died of an overdose of fentanyl, a powerful opioid that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin, is far from the end of the investigation. In some ways, it's just the beginning.
A Minnesota medical examiner said Thursday that Prince died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid painkiller. Authorities have not said whether he had a prescription for the drug and, if not, how he obtained it.
Autopsy results show that Prince died of a self-administered overdose of Fentanyl, and his death was ruled accidental.
Music superstar Prince's death from an opioid overdose is a stunning example of a national epidemic of overdose deaths driven by prescription opioid painkillers.
Prince's death sent fans flocking to buy his music — and set some new standards on the charts at Billboard, the music industry bible. Only Beyonce's "Lemonade" kept him from the top.
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Two people claiming to be heirs of Prince's estate are objecting to having to take blood and genetic tests to prove their relationship to the musician.
After Prince's death at Paisley Park last month, fans flocked to Prince's home and recording studio to memorialize the Minnesota music icon. Brewer Trust, Special Administrator for Prince's estate, announced Friday that they will preserve some of the items placed on the Paisley Park fence.
It will still be another week or two before we learn just how Prince died.The Carver County Sheriff's Office told USA Today Thursday that the additional testing by the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office is taking longer than normal.
A Prince confidant who was among three people to find the singer's body says he was heartbroken by his friend's death but that he won't be discussing it publicly and would like privacy.
A bill inspired by the aftermath of Prince's death looks like it will be abandoned at the State Capitol in the final days of the 2016 legislative session.
The executive producer of Sunday's Billboard Music Awards is defending the decision to have Madonna pay homage to Prince, which has been met with some criticism online and sparked a Change.org petition.
When Prince died suddenly in April, he left behind no known children.
Since Prince's sudden death at age 57 on April 21, a host of figures have emerged as key players in the investigation of how he died.
Three weeks after his death, a private memorial service took place Sunday for Prince at the place where he worshiped.
Prince's sister, Tyka Nelson, says her family is planning to have an official, family-authorized celebration of the artist's life in August.
A bright yellow, uniquely shaped guitar used by Prince to perform such tunes as "Cream" and "Gett Off" is going up for auction. Heritage Auctions is selling one of the late artist's "yellow cloud" electric guitars beginning June 24 with an opening bid of $30,000.
A Minnesota attorney says there could be another heir to Prince's multimillion-dollar estate.
Newly released video shows Prince's private jet moments after it made an emergency landing in Illinois, just days before his death last month.
There is a Prince memorial coming up this weekend. The memorial will start at 5 o'clock on Sunday afternoon in Hopkins.
We still don't know much about Prince's death. Part of that is because of medical privacy laws. So what is HIPAA? Good Question.
Friends, family and music industry colleagues attended a private memorial for Prince on Wednesday.
Prince's autopsy, particularly the toxicology report, may clarify whether prescription painkillers played any part in his death.
Law enforcement has found the people most affected by heroin addiction in the Twin Cities are affluent 15 to 25-year-olds with good family structure and a support system.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Nursing home workers with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa say they're feeling overworked and understaffed.
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his return to the gridiron Sunday against the packers, according to his head coach.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Nursing home workers with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa say they're feeling overworked and understaffed.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
St. Paul police also say there were warning signs in Murdock's past that should have kept him away from guns and potentially saved lives.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
A missing 62-year-old man with a medical condition has been found safe, police in Hastings say.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
Grammy Award-winning comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming back to Minnesota next June.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension canceled the alert Friday morning after the 15-year-old girl was found safe.
An investigation is underway in western Wisconsin after a man died following a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane made an emergency landing on Thursday afternoon on a northwestern Wisconsin highway.
A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs this year.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
St. Paul police also say there were warning signs in Murdock's past that should have kept him away from guns and potentially saved lives.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
An Elko New Market man was sentenced earlier this month to 40 years in prison for a deadly hammer attack on his 68-year-old landlord.
A man who fatally shot a 19-year-old in the chest during a party in Brooklyn Park last June was found guilty on Friday.
An investigative document has new details about a burglary ring targeting high-end homes around the Twin Cities.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Longtime Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
A typically rare disease that was declared eliminated in the United States over two decades ago is now confirmed inside a Minneapolis school.
Grammy Award-winning comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming back to Minnesota next June.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Mystic Cove is set to be built at a Mall of America parking lot.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his return to the gridiron Sunday against the packers, according to his head coach.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
The Minnesota Vikings, arguably the NFL's hottest team, will have their mettle tested once more this Sunday when they head to Lambeau Field to take on the rival Green Bay Packers.
Otto Lopez doubled home the go-ahead run in the 13th inning as the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Thursday night.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities —but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high temps will be back in the 80s across Minnesota tomorrow.
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.
We're closing out the week with a #Top10WxDay, and the warm weather will continue through the weekend.
Today's a Top 10 WX Day! WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks. Details of the trade were not immediately known.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high temps will be back in the 80s across Minnesota tomorrow.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says democrats want more gun safety measures, while House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says a republican majority would look at tax cuts and education.
On Friday, nursing home workers held a rally in front of Monarch, a nursing home company in Minnesota. The workers are asking for solutions to help with staffing issues.