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Family reopens Sammy's Avenue Eatery after owner suddenly dies Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open. 1H ago

Uptown businesses work to recuperate after fires, man charged with arson Documents say 62-year-old Bennett Thomas caused an excess of $200,000 worth of damage to businesses and residences in Uptown when he started a series of fires in late July. Authorities say he did it for fun. 16H ago

Edina police at the center of a lawsuit alleging excessive force Edina police at the center of a lawsuit alleging excessive force. Why this video of the incident at a Twin Cities mall doesn't tell the whole story. 16H ago

Delano gripped by Minnesota Millionaire Raffle winner mystery The Minnesota Lottery says someone has yet to claim their $1 million prize for winning the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle earlier this year. Aug 9

Minneapolis police seek to ID four persons of interest in puppy theft case Minneapolis police need the public's help to find a stolen puppy, and to identify several persons of interest in the case. 13H ago

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Federal recovery center opens in Waterville to aid residents impacted by severe storms, flooding A disaster recovery center is now open in a southern Minnesota town that was one of the hardest hit communities by severe storms and flooding. 21H ago

Parents of Warroad hockey players retract accusations against coach amid defamation lawsuit A championship high school girls hockey coach can breathe a sigh of relief, after parents admitted to lying about him. It took a lawsuit to get to the bottom of the untrue claims. Aug 8

Missing man in Pine County found safe Authorities in Pine County are asking for the public's help in finding a 39-year-old man who walked away from a group home on Thursday morning. Aug 8

Zebra mussels found in lake near Cannon Falls Zebra mussels, an invasive species, have been found in a lake south of the Twin Cities. Aug 8

Train carrying ethanol derails in Willmar, though railcars "were not compromised," officials say Eight train cars carrying ethanol derailed in central Minnesota Wednesday night, though railway officials say no one was injured and the cars "were not compromised." Aug 8

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Family reopens Sammy's Avenue Eatery after owner suddenly dies Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open. 1H ago

Health fair in St. Paul looks to connect Black community with care, resources There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community. Aug 2

"100-year investment": Habitat For Humanity project to reshape St. Paul's east side In just under two months, more than 4,000 volunteers will work to transform a portion of St. Paul's east side, creating a new neighborhood in the process. Aug 1

Former addict working with nonprofit to improve safety of Twin Cities light rail trains Andy Baseman is using his own experience being homeless to make Metro Transit light rail trains safer. He's there to help people who are struggling, not enable them. Jul 31

2 new grocery stores aim to bring relief to food deserts in North Minneapolis Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it. Jul 30

Politics

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Tim Walz's long history with China Republicans are suspicious of his relationship with China, but Tim Walz has a record of criticizing the Chinese government. 16H ago

Who is Gov. Tim Walz, the newly-minted vice presidential candidate? Esme Murphy takes a look at the life and career of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. 23H ago 03:44

Gov. Tim Walz gets the bobblehead treatment The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame store is releasing bobblehead versions of presidential candidates ahead of the November election. Aug 9 01:14

Harris continues tour of battleground states; Trump to visit Montana Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will visit some battleground states on Friday with running mate Gov. Tim Walz, while former President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in solidly-red Montana. Aug 9 01:59

Lara Trump, RNC Chairman host event to train election monitors in Chaska The party plans to train and deploy 100,000 election monitors to ensure all votes are counted. Yet, Thursday WCCO cameras weren't allowed to see what training looks like. Aug 8

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In a changing restaurant scene, Twin Cities businesses turn to community for support From openings and closing to unionizing, there's been a lot of volatility in the industry, especially since the pandemic. Aug 8

Pandemic unemployment overpayments totaled $430M in Minnesota, report says A new report shows Minnesota overpaid hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Aug 5

Don't pay for tickets to free Carver County Fair concerts, officials warn A county fair in the west metro has a warning for concertgoers: beware of tickets on sale for free shows. Aug 1

Target touts new denim trade-in program as sustainable back-to-school shopping option Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase. Jul 29

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Andover dog rescue owner charged with animal cruelty accused of operating again A dog rescue owner charged with torturing animals is now accused of continuing to operate. Aug 8

Minneapolis man convicted in trans woman's murder A jury found 25-year-old Damarean Bible guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday, according to court records. His sentencing is set for Sept. 11. Aug 8

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Former Rainbow Health workers say nonprofit canceled bargaining session with union at Minneapolis rally Former Rainbow Health workers held a rally at their now-closed downtown Minneapolis office on Thursday to share their frustrations after a scheduled bargaining session was canceled. Aug 8

What are the benefits of paternity leave? New data explains Only about 28% of average-earners get paid family leave at work. New data that shows why paid leave is important — and not just for mothers. Aug 6

Boar's Head recall has brought listeria into the spotlight. Here's what to know about the bacteria. Many deli counters were missing a popular brand of cold cuts for much of last week after Boar's Head recalled millions of pounds of deli meat due to a deadly listeria outbreak. Aug 5

Minnesota is third best state to have a baby, WalletHub study finds Minnesota and North Dakota are among the top three best states to have a baby, according to a new study by WalletHub. Aug 5

Harry and Meghan launch initiative to address dangers of online harm The Duke and duch*ess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation. Aug 4

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Steve Martin reportedly turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on "SNL" Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray. Aug 8

Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged terrorist plot Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area. Aug 7

Basilica Block Party makes its return, relocates to Boom Island Park After a two-year hiatus, the Basilica Block Party is returning to Minneapolis to a new location on Boom Island. Aug 2

Judge overturns $4.7 billion verdict in "Sunday Ticket" case against NFL The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service. Aug 1

Don't pay for tickets to free Carver County Fair concerts, officials warn A county fair in the west metro has a warning for concertgoers: beware of tickets on sale for free shows. Aug 1

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Twins sweep doubleheader to stretch Guardians' skid to 7 straight, close AL Central gap to 1½ games Matt Wallner hit the go-ahead three-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning of the nightcap to spoil Cleveland starter Alex Cobb's season debut and fuel a 6-3 victory for a doubleheader sweep on that gave the Guardians their seventh straight loss and further tightened the AL Central race. 13H ago

Minnesota Vikings acquire Dallas Cowboys defender in cornerback swap The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced a cornerback swap with the Dallas Cowboys. 19H ago

Minnesota Vikings' Darnold, McCarthy and Turner to get action in 1st preseason game: Key things to watch There's plenty of intrigue heading into the Vikings first preseason game. 21H ago

Mike Sertich, longtime UMD hockey coach, dies at 77 Mike Sertich, the longtime University of Minnesota Duluth hockey coach who led the Bulldogs to the 1984 NCAA title game, died Thursday after a fight with pancreatic cancer. Aug 8

Minnesota Lynx rookie Alissa Pili spends Olympic break connecting with her community Pili recently participated in a book drive at The Neighborhood House in St. Paul, where she talked to kids about the importance reading and gave each of them a free book. 18H ago

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Talking Points

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Primary day is looming in Minnesota. Here are the key races to keep an eye on. Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week. Aug 7

Key races to watch in the 2024 Minnesota primary election (part 3) Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week. Aug 7 06:00

Key races to watch in the 2024 Minnesota primary election (part 2) Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week. Aug 7 06:52

Key races to watch in the 2024 Minnesota primary election (part 1) Lost in the overwhelming developments in the presidential race, including the ascension of Gov. Tim Walz to a vice presidential nominee, is the looming Aug. 13 primary. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy breaks down the key races voters will decide on next week. Aug 7 08:29

Car thefts are down in Hennepin County. Sheriff Dawanna Witt explains why. There is some positive news on crime coming out of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Car thefts have seen a big drop. Aug 4

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Finding Minnesota

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Mystery Cave believed to be the largest in Minnesota with 13 miles of passages, underground lakes In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name. Aug 7

Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster offers thrills and beautiful views of Lake Superior Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister. Jul 24

Classic car museum near Buffalo keeps pieces of history out of the junkyard 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. Jul 10

This unique sport keeps a small Minnesota town connected 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. Jul 3

How a northern Minnesota town became known as the "Home of Bigfoot" 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. Jun 27

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New food, drinks and vendors for 2024 Minnesota State Fair 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. Jul 9 40 photos

Gallery: Twin Cities Pride celebrates 50 years Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade. Jun 30 9 photos

Storms roll through Minnesota Wednesday, bringing damage to some areas Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns. Jun 13 11 photos

Your photos of the northern lights in Minnesota: May 10, 2024 Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades. May 11 27 photos

Double rainbow over Minnesota: April 11, 2024 Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday. Apr 12 17 photos

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Dry, comfortable weekend ahead for Minnesota High pressure continues to move in on Saturday, which will help calm the winds and begin a warming trend. 1H ago

What is Next Weather? 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. Jun 10, 2022

NEXT Weather: Morning report on Aug. 10, 2024 Temps are starting to warm up after a cool few days. 3H ago 03:37

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Friday August 9, 2024 It's cooler than average. Tonight temps across the state could be in the high 40s to low 50s — about ten degrees cooler than normal. We do stay dry this weekend, but it'll be in the mid 70s. Lisa Meadows breaks down the weekend forecast and gives us a look at our next seven days. 13H ago 03:11

NEXT Weather 6 p.m. forecast for Friday August 9, 2024 We are cooler than normal, barely getting out of the upper 60s today. Our temps feel much more like fall than summer. Thankfully we do warm up slightly going into the weekend. Lisa Meadows breaks it all down. 17H ago 03:37

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