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Free Beer For COVID Vaccine: Brewery Works To Incentivize More People To Get ShotsMinnesota hasn’t offered a state-backed incentive programs, but Gov. Tim Walz during a Friday interview on WCCO Radio endorsed the idea.
Driver Leaving Argument In Car Crashes Into House, Police SayThe driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. No one else was injured in the incident.
4 Former Minneapolis Officers Indicted On US Civil Rights Charges In George Floyd's DeathA federal grand jury indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights as he was pinned to the pavement and died gasping for air.
Basilica Block Party Will Happen In 2021 ... Just Later Than UsualThe two-day event, which usually happens in early July, will now be postponed until Sept. 10-11.
Major Road Closures In North, East Metro This WeekendThe Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving drivers a heads up about two major weekend road closures.
Minnesota House To Vote On Bill Legalizing Marijuana Next WeekThis is the first time that a legalization bill has advanced so far in the state Legislature. Minnesota is one of many states that allow medical marijuana, but its restrictions are some of the country’s strictest.
Theaters, Concert Venues Confident About Full House ReturnsOne of the few businesses left to comeback from the pandemic shutdown is live theater and concerts, but Gov. Tim Walz's latest rollback announcements give these performance spaces the confidence of opening with a full house this year.
COVID Grief Network Honoring Lives Lost With 'Seasons Of Love' Tribute A unique grief network is helping young adults who've lost a loved one to COVID-19 find hope.
Restaurants, Venues Scramble To Adjust To End Of Pandemic RestrictionsGov. Tim Walz announced the easing of restrictions Thursday. The state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28 and lift the mask mandate by July 1.
COVID In Minnesota: Are Snowbirds Affecting State's Vaccination Rate?Officials do not think that undercounted snowbirds will have a significant impact on when restrictions can ultimately be dropped.
U Of M's Mortuary Science Grads Hold Graduation Ceremony In Cemetery
Derek Chauvin Faces Separate Federal Indictment Accusing Him Of Holding Teen Down By The Throat In 2017All four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death have been indicted on federal civil rights charges Friday. Meanwhile, the officer convicted of murdering Floyd, Derek Chauvin, also faces a separate indictment for allegedly kneeling on the neck and upper back of a 14-year-old boy during an arrest in 2017.
Latest Sports Headlines
Twins Hit 3 Homers In Rainy 7-3 Win Over TigersThe game was delayed by rain for 35 minutes in the middle of the fourth and for 69 at the start of the seventh.
Heat Move Back Into 6th In East, Top Timberwolves, 121-112Karl-Anthony Towns scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter for Minnesota, which had won five consecutive meetings against Miami.
Kaprizov Scores In OT As Wild Beat Ducks, 4-3The teams finish their season series on Saturday in Minnesota.
Home Team: After 47 Years, Bloomington Ice Garden's Bob Carr Hangs Up The SkatesIn 1974, Bob Carr took a job helping run the Bloomington Ice Gardens. As his time there came to a close, 47 years of memories came flooding back.
Twins Place Byron Buxton On 10-Day Injured List With Hip StrainThe injury interrupts a stellar start for the 27-year-old Buxton, who is hitting .370 with nine home runs and five stolen bases.
Vikings Sign TE Shane Zylstra From Minnesota StateThe Vikings announced the addition of Zylstra, who went undrafted in 2020 after finishing as the career leader for the Mavericks with career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
Latest Videos
Home Team: After Half Century, Bloomington Ice Garden's Bob Carr RetiresBob Carr showed up to work at Bloomington Ice Gardens in 1974, Mike Max reports (1:53). WCCO 4 News At 10 - May 7, 2021
Brewery Offers Beer As Incentive To Get VaccinatedWhen Matt Lange got into the beer brewing business, shots on the menu were not part of the plan, Caroline Cummings reports (3:25). WCCO 4 News At 10 - May 7, 2021
Theaters Getting Ready For Full Audiences Once AgainOne of the few industries left to comeback from the pandemic shutdown is live theater, Marielle Mohs reports (1:42). WCCO 4 News At 6 - May 7, 2021
Grief Network Helps Young Adults Who Lost Loved Ones To COVIDIt's a free one-on-one support group working to undo the isolation for young adults grieving a COVID illness or death of a loved one, Liz Collin reports (1:51). WCCO 4 News At 6 - May 7, 2021
Derek Chauvin Indicted In 2017 IncidentDerek Chauvin was among four officers who responded to a domestic call at a home in 2017 described as a family dispute, Jennifer Mayerle reports (2:24). WCCO 4 News At 6 - May 7, 2021
Flower Shops Prepare For Mother’s DayMother’s Day is Sunday, which is keeping flower shops busy. Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn stopped by Bouquets By Carolyn, the first Black-owned, female-owned floral business in the Twin Cities (1:27) WCCO 4 News At 5 - May 7, 2021
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4 Former Minneapolis Officers Indicted On US Civil Rights Charges In George Floyd's DeathA federal grand jury indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights as he was pinned to the pavement and died gasping for air.
Theaters, Concert Venues Confident About Full House ReturnsOne of the few businesses left to comeback from the pandemic shutdown is live theater and concerts, but Gov. Tim Walz's latest rollback announcements give these performance spaces the confidence of opening with a full house this year.
COVID Grief Network Honoring Lives Lost With 'Seasons Of Love' Tribute A unique grief network is helping young adults who've lost a loved one to COVID-19 find hope.
Restaurants, Venues Scramble To Adjust To End Of Pandemic RestrictionsGov. Tim Walz announced the easing of restrictions Thursday. The state will end remaining restrictions on outdoor limits and indoor activities by May 28 and lift the mask mandate by July 1.
Derek Chauvin Faces Separate Federal Indictment Accusing Him Of Holding Teen Down By The Throat In 2017All four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death have been indicted on federal civil rights charges Friday. Meanwhile, the officer convicted of murdering Floyd, Derek Chauvin, also faces a separate indictment for allegedly kneeling on the neck and upper back of a 14-year-old boy during an arrest in 2017.
Boy, 1, Killed In Cass County House FireA 1-year-old boy is dead following a house fire in Remer, Minnesota early Friday morning.
Best Of Minnesota
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.
Top 7 Minnesota Baking And Recipe InfluencersAlong with the help of Maggie LaMaack, group director for influencer and brand partnerships at Fast Horse, WCCO's Jason DeRusha has compiled a list of the top seven baking and recipe influencers based in Minnesota.
