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Minnesota Weather: Back To The 90s In Twin Cities SundayA high of 93 is expected in the metro, with plenty of sunshine.
Paul Pfeifer Dies After Being Hit By Car In Brooklyn ParkA driver was arrested in Brooklyn Park Saturday evening after allegedly leaving the road and hitting a pedestrian.
Chaska Man Seriously Injured In Water Ski CrashA Chaska man was airlifted to a hospital Friday morning after losing control while water skiing and hitting his head.
Minor Injuries For Pilot Who Crashed In Columbus, Sheriff's Office SaysAuthorities say a pilot sustained minor injuries when his plane crashed north of the metro Sunday morning.
COVID In Minnesota: Health Department Reports 173 New Cases, 9 More DeathsThe latest figures from the Minnesota Department of Health put the cumulative case count at 603,760, while 7,512 people have died from the virus.
Zakariya Odowa, 18, Drowns In Waite Park QuarryAn 18-year-old St. Cloud man drowned in a quarry in Waite Park Saturday evening.
Rushford Police Officer Fires Gun While Responding To Restraining Order Violation; None InjuredOfficials in southeastern Minnesota say a police officer fired his gun while responding to a restraining order violation Saturday, but no one was hit.
Richard Oneil Killed In ATV Crash In Renville CountyA 66-year-old Morton man was killed Friday when he drove his ATV out of a ditch and was hit by a minivan on Highway 71 in Renville County.
Child Airlifted To Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive In Ham Lake PondThe Anoka County Sheriff's Office said the child's condition is unknown.
Olympic Pool Set For North Minneapolis In Hopes Of Closing Racial DisparitiesThe Center for Disease Control says Black children and teenagers drown in swimming pools at five and a half times the rate of their white counterparts. A Minneapolis non-profit is hoping to change that statistic.
Nathen Waldo Found Dead After Falling Overboard In Big Sandy LakeAitkin County deputies and the McGregor Fire Department found the body of Nathen Waldo in Big Sandy Lake on Saturday.
Plymouth Man Drowns In Washington CountyChandramohan Laghuvaram from Plymouth drowned Saturday evening while swimming with his children at William O'Brien State Park.
Latest Sports Headlines
Lynx Beat Sparks 80-64, Spoil Return Of Seimone AugustusCrystal Dangerfield was 4 of 5 from 3-point range and finished with 16 points and Minnesota beat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-64 on Saturday night, spoiling the return of Lynx great — and current Sparks assistant coach — Seimone Augustus.
Berríos Pitching, Polanco Power Carry Twins Past Astros 5-2Jose Berríos threw seven commanding innings against the highest-scoring team in the majors, Jorge Polanco had three RBIs and the Twins beat the Houston Astros 5-2 on Saturday night.
Former Twins Pitcher Jim 'Mudcat' Grant Dies At 85He became the first Black pitcher in major league history to win 20 games in a single season.
Astros Booed At Target Field, But Overcome 4 Twins Homers For WinThis was Houston's first trip to Target Field with fans in the stands since 2019, and the Astros heard a chorus of boos and chants of “You're a cheater."
Wayzata High School Fishing Team Gets Ready To Cast Lines This WeekendThere is a huge high school tournament set to commence this weekend, involving about 450 participants.
Former Pitcher's Prosthetic Arm, Stolen From Car, Replaced Thanks To Community's GenerosityBorn with only a partial left arm, Parker Hanson never let it slow him down. He pitched for the Augustana University baseball team in Sioux Falls.
Latest Videos
Interview: Rep. Cedrick Frazier On Police ReformEsme Murphy spoke with freshman Rep. Cedrick Frazier, one of the leaders of the Legislature's police reform efforts (4:46). WCCO Sunday Morning - June 13, 2021
Interview: Rep. Tom Emmer On Trump's Enduring Impact On Republican PartyEsme Murphy spoke with Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer, a leader in the GOP (5:38). WCCO Sunday Morning - June 13, 2021
Dr. Cheryl Bemel Gives Advice On Easing Back Into The Social Scene Post PandemicAllina Health psychologist Dr. Cheryl Bemel talks with WCCO about easing back into social life and public outings now that COVID appears to be winding down, Jeff Wagner reports (5:34). WCCO 4 News - June 12, 2021
V3 Sports Center Works To End Racial DisparitiesIssac DeSouza is part of the team hoping to close the racial disparity gap in drownings in Minneapolis.
A building at the corner of Plymouth Avenue and Lyndale in North Minneapolis will be transformed into the V3 Sports center with an olympic sized pool, reports Marielle Mohs (1:48) WCCO 4 News - June 12, 2021
Minneapolis Man Attempts To Beautify Uptown As Graffiti IncreasesMarvin Applewhite is a man on a mission: to scrub the graffiti dotting the streets of Uptown and make it a more beautiful place to live, work and enjoy. reports Caroline Cummings (1:38). WCCO 4 News - June 12, 2021.
Winston Smith Funeral Gathers Friends And FamilyThe funeral was held for Winston Smith today - a Black man shot and killed earlier this month by a federal fugitive task force, reports Jeff Wagner (1:18) WCCO 4 News - June 12, 2021
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WCCO Saturday Night Interview: Dr. Cheryl Bemel Talks Socializing Post PandemicDr. Bemel gave advice on how to make yourself more comfortable with yet another change and shared easy ways to enjoy public outings post-pandemic.
Olympic Pool Set For North Minneapolis In Hopes Of Closing Racial DisparitiesThe Center for Disease Control says Black children and teenagers drown in swimming pools at five and a half times the rate of their white counterparts. A Minneapolis non-profit is hoping to change that statistic.
Nathen Waldo Found Dead After Falling Overboard In Big Sandy LakeAitkin County deputies and the McGregor Fire Department found the body of Nathen Waldo in Big Sandy Lake on Saturday.
Plymouth Man Drowns In Washington CountyChandramohan Laghuvaram from Plymouth drowned Saturday evening while swimming with his children at William O'Brien State Park.
Minneapolis Man Attempts To Beautify Uptown As Graffiti IncreasesMarvin Applewhite is a man on a mission: to scrub the graffiti dotting the streets of Uptown and make it a more beautiful place to live, work and enjoy.
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Best Of Minnesota
Mike's Mix: Chankaska Spirits' Smoked NegroniAt Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery, in Kasota, MN, you’ll also find Chankaska Spirits – a microdistillery producing 13 spirits on site.
Cinco De Mayo: Jason DeRusha's Recommended Latino-Owned Mexican RestaurantsThe history of May 5 dates to 1862, when Mexico’s Army beat the French at the Battle of Puebla. Today, you can celebrate by visiting one of the terrific Latino-owned restaurants in the Twin Cities.
Brit's Pub Reopens Its Doors After More Than Half A Year ShutteredAt the beginning of March last year, Brit's Pub was getting ready to celebrate its 30th year in downtown Minneapolis. Then, COVID-19 hit bringing a shutdown and restrictions.
Brit's Pub To Reopen In Downtown Minneapolis Later This MonthBrit's Pub closed last year after being damaged during riots, looting and a fire.
