Warm Weather Proves Challenging For Polar Plungers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Thin ice conditions made things a bit challenging at Lake Calhoun on Saturday, but it didn’t stop people from participating in the Minneapolis Polar Plunge. (credit: CBS) For...
View ArticleSubway Bedrace For Bridging Event Raises $88,000
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – People at Buck Hill made the most of what’s left of the snow on Saturday. The Subway Bedrace for Bridging event was held at the popular skiing destination. This is how it works:...
View ArticleSuper Saturday Results: Democrats, Republicans Split States
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — In a split decision, Ted Cruz and Donald Trump each captured two victories in Saturday’s four-state round of voting, fresh evidence that there’s no quick end in sight to the...
View ArticleFranchise Record 68.4 Percent Shooting Leads Wolves Past Nets
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One game after Minnesota Timberwolves interim coach Sam Mitchell angrily benched four of his starters for the most of the second half, he watched the same group deliver one of the...
View ArticleWayzata Grabs First Boys Hockey Title
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Logan Lindstrand scored an unassisted game-winning goal early in the third period and Wayzata rallied to beat Eden Prairie 5-3 Saturday night to win its first Class 2A boys state...
View ArticleMinneapolis Police Department Looks Back At Roots Of Diversity
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minneapolis Police Department is looking back at the pioneers who helped diversify their department. A new video highlights the history of African-Americans and the struggle...
View ArticleFamily Of Col. Hts. Man Killed By Police Call For Justice
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The family of a Columbia Heights man killed by police renewed their call for charges against the officer involved on Saturday. Michael Kirvelay’s family said he was killed by...
View ArticlePolice: 1 Dead In St. Paul Shooting
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — The St. Paul Police Department is investigating a homicide late Saturday night. Authorities say the incident happened at about 11 p.m. as officers responded to a report of...
View ArticleCar Smashes Into St. Paul Home, No Injuries
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — The St. Paul Police Department says it’s looking for the driver of a car that smashed into a home on Hoyt Avenue Saturday night. Authorities say nobody was home at the time of...
View ArticleSheriff: Man Dies After Being Thrown From Truck On Chisago County Lake
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A man died early Sunday morning after being thrown from a pick-up truck coming off a Chisago County lake and a driver has been arrested for being under the influence of alcohol,...
View Article2016 Minnesota High School Hockey All-Hair Team
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Wayzata and Hermantown may have won the titles in AA and A for boys hockey on Saturday, but Sunday morning some new high school hockey champions were announced. The Minnesota All...
View ArticlePeyton Manning Retiring After 18 NFL Seasons, Super Bowl Win
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called one last audible. He’s retiring a champion. A month after Denver’s triumph in Super Bowl 50, Manning...
View ArticlePolice: Man Hurt In Alexandria Stabbing, Wife In Custody
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Authorities say a man suffered non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed by his wife Saturday afternoon at their Alexandria home in a domestic incident. The Alexandria...
View ArticleFormer First Lady Nancy Reagan Dead At 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Reagan, the helpmate, backstage adviser and fierce protector of Ronald Reagan in his journey from actor to president — and finally during his 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s...
View ArticleAutism Society Hosts ‘Steps Of Hope’ Walk
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sunday morning marked the Autism Society of Minnesota’s largest fundraiser. It’s their Steps of Hope walk at Southdale Center. The theme this year is “Be an Autism Hero.” So many...
View ArticlePolitical Leaders React To Nancy Reagan’s Death
Former first lady Nancy Reagan died at her home in Los Angeles, California, her assistant said on Sunday. She was 94. Reaction to her death follows: ___ MINNESOTA CONGRESSMAN JOHN KLINE “As President...
View ArticleState Patrol: Pedestrian Hit By Semi, Seriously Injured Near Crookston
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 25-year-old woman was seriously injured Sunday morning after being hit by a semi-truck on a highway near Crookston, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities were...
View ArticleSheriff: Girl, 15, Missing After Running Away From Home Near Duluth
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a 15-year-old girl ran away from home last week and hasn’t been seen since. Authorities received a...
View ArticleWolves GM, Wife Host Children From Virgin Islands
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves GM Milt Newton and his wife, Shalaun, hosted six children from the U.S. Virgin Islands this past week as part of the next phase of their Emerald Gems...
View ArticleTalking Points: Trump Nomination Could Affect State, Local Races
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz each winning two states on Super Saturday, it guarantees the GOP contest for the nomination will not wrap up soon. While Trump continues to...
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