NB 35W closed in Lino Lakes after tanker truck overturns
The truck is between County Road 23 and Interstate 35E. Drivers are being detoured at County Road 23.
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Amara Strande's sister continues her fight against PFAS
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
How did the Minnesota town "Nimrod" get its name?
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
St. Peter man spends spare time cleaning gravestones
A southwest Minnesota man is donating his time and skills to provide a service that most of us didn't know needed to be done.
DFL incumbent leads by 15 votes in preliminary recount of Minnesota House race
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey vetoes creation of city labor standards board
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday vetoed a City Council proposal that would establish a citywide labor standards board.
Fire tears through Minnesota Equestrian Center
Flames tore through a building and well-known horse farm near Winona on Thursday afternoon.
Why your Thanksgiving turkey is cheaper this year
The average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year. That's 6% cheaper than last November.
Who is Betty Crocker?
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
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Icy Minnesota roads causing white-knuckle Thursday commute
Multiple crashes have occurred on Twin Cities roads during Thursday morning's commute, with icy roadways and even some blowing snow reported as temperatures hover around freezing.
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WCCO weather alerts will help keep you in the loop when the weather takes a turn, with information regarding school closings.
How to check if your city has declared a snow emergency
Cities across Minnesota have varying thresholds for declaring snow emergencies. Here's how to find out if your city has one in effect.
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NB 35W closed in Lino Lakes early Friday after tanker truck overturns
An overturned tanker truck has closed down northbound Interstate 35W Friday morning in Lino Lakes.
GLOW Holiday Festival opens in downtown St. Paul
Shayla Reaves visits a magical outdoor, walk-through experience to get you in the holiday spirit.
Trump pivots to Pam Bondi for AG after Matt Gaetz drops out
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is now President-elect Donald Trump's choice for his AG after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday.
NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. forecast from Nov. 22, 2024
Friday will be another cool and cloudy day, with Saturday following suit, reports NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Wisconsin man accused of faking his death, and more headlines
A Wisconsin man is accused of faking his death and then bolting to Eastern Europe, plus more of the day’s top stories.
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Timberwolves fall to Raptors 110-105
RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105.
St. Thomas women's hockey coach Joel Johnson resigns
The head coach of the University of St. Thomas' women's hockey team has resigned following an "incident," according to the school, which would not disclose the details of what occurred.
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.
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.
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.
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Who is Betty Crocker?
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Possible drug deal ends in shooting in Dinkytown, police say
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
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.
Avid runner, man with vision loss complete half marathon together
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
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.
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.
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.
Woman wins Vikings-themed lottery after Stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis
Melissa Cryer, Bury's daughter, says that her mom thought it was fake at first. After all, her luck had been down of late, at least health-wise.
Black students in Hopkins receive racist text messages, district says
School officials in the western Twin Cities say Black students have received racist text messages this week, part of a recent nationwide trend that the officials attributed to Donald Trump's presidential election win.
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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.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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NB 35W closed in Lino Lakes after tanker truck overturns
An overturned tanker truck has closed down northbound Interstate 35W Friday morning in Lino Lakes.
Missing White Bear Lake woman found safe, police say
Authorities say a 71-year-old White Bear Lake woman with dementia who had been missing since Thursday morning has been found safe.
Amara Strande's sister continues her fight against PFAS
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey vetoes creation of city labor standards board
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday vetoed a City Council proposal that would establish a citywide labor standards board.
Possible drug deal ends in shooting in Dinkytown, police say
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
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How did the Minnesota town "Nimrod" get its name?
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Fire tears through Minnesota Equestrian Center
Flames tore through a building and well-known horse farm near Winona on Thursday afternoon.
Officials searching for missing 82-year-old Sturgeon Lake man
Authorities in Pine County are searching for an 82-year-old man who told family he was leaving for Texas in early November and hasn't been heard from since.
St. Peter man spends spare time cleaning gravestones
A southwest Minnesota man is donating his time and skills to provide a service that most of us didn't know needed to be done.
DFL incumbent increases margin of victory by one vote in close Minnesota House race
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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Trump pivots to Pam Bondi for AG after Matt Gaetz drops out
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is now President-elect Donald Trump's choice for his AG after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday.
Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
DFL incumbent increases margin of victory by one vote in close Minnesota House race
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
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Why your Thanksgiving turkey is cheaper this year
The average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year. That's 6% cheaper than last November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Possible drug deal ends in shooting in Dinkytown, police say
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
Woman charged in fatal July hit-and-run near Hibbing
A woman in her 60s has been charged with fatally striking a person with her car back in July near Hibbing, according to documents filed Tuesday in Itasca County.
Copper thieves target Roseville's Central Park
Roseville city officials say that more than 18,000 feet of copper wire was stolen.
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.
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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Amara Strande's sister continues her fight against PFAS
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
Four more patients fall sick to E. coli outbreak linked to Wolverine Packing Co. ground beef
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How much money did Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.