Frank Vascellaro
Meet The World’s Youngest (And Cutest) Mayor
No one is more excited for the summer season than Dorset Mayor Robert Tufts. Oh, and he’s 4 years old. He walks the streets with pride, and knows that the fish bite best on leeches, worms and minnows.
Down To The Wire Fishing Opener At Fish Hook Lake
The steady lap of waves on Fish Hook Lake has been replaced by sheets of ice that better resemble wind chimes. Warm weather, wind, and some recent rain have helped, but Gov. Mark Dayton likely won’t see ice out here by Saturday. Dennis Mackedanz is in charge of planning this year’s opener. He’s thought of everything. But there’s not much he can do about the hand mother nature has dealt.
Frank Vascellaro, A Snorer In Denial, Undergoes Sleep Study
Experts say 40 percent of Americans snore when they sleep. Then there are those of us who have to sleep next to a snorer. And those of us who are in denial. I was convinced my wife Amelia was imagining it, so I went to a sleep clinic to find the truth.
Minnesota’s Biggest Art Heist Chronicled In New Book
Thirty-five years later, the tale of two people trying to solve the biggest art heist in Minnesota history is being chronicled in a new book.
Eagle Found In Snow Uncovers Threat Behind Minn. Church
The American Bald Eagle has made a remarkable recovery after near extinction, but there are still lots of things threatening their existence every day.
Lingering Winter Keeping You Off The Course? Try Golf Indoors
Most Minnesota golfers get through the winter by flying south. That’s no longer the case, even in an extended winter like the one we’re in right now.
If You Missed It: High School Sports Rally For 3/15
Friday night’s High School Sports Rally features the Boys State Basketball Tournament, with Park Center and Osseo as the game of the night.
If You Missed It: High School Sports Rally For 3/8
Friday night’s High School Sports Rally features the State High School Hockey semi-finals! Among the big matches are Hill-Murray versus Wayzata, Duluth East versus Edina, Breck versus Hermantown and East Grand Forks versus St. Thomas Academy.
Fans Share Experience Of Gophers’ Historic Win, Celebration
It’s one of the oldest buildings in college basketball, but Williams Arena has never seen a scene quite like Tuesday night.
Frank Vascellaro’s Crutches Now Help Tanzanian Teen
A pair of crutches that helped WCCO’s Frank Vascellaro get around after hip surgery are now doing some good halfway around the world.
Goin’ To The (Frozen) Lake: Frank & Chris Visit The Eelpout Festival (Day 2)
On Friday, Frank Vascellaro and Chris Shaffer were back on Leech Lake, enjoying what they helped kick off the day before: The Eelpout Festival.
Goin’ To The (Frozen) Lake: Frank & Chris Visit The Eelpout Festival
Frank and Chris headed up to Walker, Minn., Thursday for a massive party — Eelpout Festival.
If You Missed It: High School Sports Rally For 2/8
Our featured game on Friday was Lakeville North took on Hopkins in boys basketball.
Goin’ To The (Frozen) Lake: Frank & Chris Visit Detroit Lakes – Part 2
Every Thursday and Friday til the end of February, we’re going to your favorite frozen lakes. On Friday, WCCO-TV’s Frank Vascellaro and Chris Shaffer continued their fun in Detroit Lakes, which is celebrating Polar Fest this weekend.
Goin’ To The (Frozen) Lake: Frank & Chris Visit Detroit Lakes
Every Thursday and Friday til the end of February, we’re going to your favorite frozen lakes.




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