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Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott Decries Police Tactics To Control ProtestersPeople who live in the area say many of their neighbors are staying in hotels or with relatives to avoid the noise as well as the tear gas that seeps into their homes.

Timberwolves, Lynx, Nets, Bucks, Heat Host Auction For Daunte Wright FamilyMinnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat are set to host an auction for Daunte Wright's Family on April 16.

Minneapolis Public Schools To Go To Distance Learning For Chauvin VerdictIn anticipation of a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial next week, Minneapolis Public Schools said in a letter to families that all grades will transition to distance learning on Wednesday through Friday.

Charges: Luke Oeltjenbruns Dragged Police Officer With Truck, Struck Him With HammerA Hutchinson man has been charged for allegedly dragging a police officer with his truck and striking him with a hammer.

Stimulus Check Update: Are You Eligible For A Plus-Up Payment?Millions of Americans could soon be receiving an unexpected extra stimulus check.

Columbia Heights Community Plans Vigil For Daunte WrightThe Columbia Heights community is gathering for a vigil in Kordiak Park Friday at 4 p.m. to remember former student Daunte Wright.

COVID In MN: Gov. Walz Says 'Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN' Vaccine Campaign Now Focusing On Manufacturing WorkersMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the statewide “Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN” vaccine outreach campaign will be focusing on “critical frontline workforce sectors” in manufacturing.

Can Drivers Be Pulled Over For An Air Freshner?Minnesota is one of a number of states with laws that prohibit drivers from hanging objects from their rearview mirrors on the grounds that the items could obstruct their view.

COVID In Minnesota: 2,299 New Cases, 6 Deaths; Cumulative Fatalities Near 7,000Health officials Friday reported an additional 2,299 cases of COVID-19 and six deaths, as the number of eligible Minnesotans who have received one dose of the vaccine nears 50% and the cumulative death toll approaches 7,000.

MSHSL Seeks Relief From Masks In Outdoor Spring SportsThe Minnesota State High School League board asked state health officials Thursday to allow spring sports athletes to compete outdoors without wearing masks.

State Patrol: Man, 38, Struck And Killed After Getting Out Of Vehicle Following I-94 Crash In St. PaulA stretch of Interstate 94 westbound in St. Paul reopened Thursday evening after a fatal crash.

Benson Police: Missing 14-Year-Old Found SafeThe Benson Police Department on Friday morning says Cienna Pittman has been found safe.
Latest Sports Headlines

Timberwolves, Lynx, Nets, Bucks, Heat Host Auction For Daunte Wright FamilyMinnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Miami Heat are set to host an auction for Daunte Wright's Family on April 16.

MSHSL Seeks Relief From Masks In Outdoor Spring SportsThe Minnesota State High School League board asked state health officials Thursday to allow spring sports athletes to compete outdoors without wearing masks.

Lynx Take Tennessee Forward Rennia Davis In 2021 WNBA DraftThe Minnesota Lynx added forward Rennia Davis out of the University of Tennessee with the ninth pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft Thursday night.

Kepler's Single In 4-3 Win Over Red Sox Snaps Twins' Losing StreakMax Kepler delivered the sigh-of-relief winner for Minnesota on the last day of a rough first homestand of the season.

Bucks Breeze By Timberwolves 130-105Khris Middleton had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in three quarters, as the Milwaukee Bucks breezed to a 130-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Zuccarello's 2 Goals Lead Wild To 5-2 Win Over CoyotesMats Zuccarello scored twice and Nick Bonino had a goal and two assists on Wednesday to lead the Minnesota Wild past the Arizona Coyotes 5-2.
Latest Videos

No Arrests On Fifth Night Of Brooklyn Center ProtestsAfter days of unrest and scenes of police clashing with protesters after the police killing of Daunte Wright, a much quieter night played out in Brooklyn Center on Thursday, Marielle Mohs reports (2:01) WCCO 4 News At Noon - April 16, 2021

MSHSL Asks For Mask ReliefThe Minnesota State High School League board asked state health officials Thursday to allow spring sports athletes to compete outdoors without wearing masks, reports Heather Brown (0:20). WCCO 4 News - April 16, 2021

New Podcast On MN Opioid EpidemicThe MN health department tackles the opioid epidemic and hopes to shed a light on how the pandemic is impacting the problem with their new podcast, “Stories From The Field,” reports Heather Brown and Shayla Reaves (3:18).
WCCO 4 News - April 16, 2021

United People Apparel Opens At MOAA west African native and his wife are working to unite Minnesota in a very creative way. Tani and Emmanuel Boateng are opening up United People Apparel at the Mall of America, reports Shayla Reaves (1:00). WCCO 4 News - April 16, 2021

Would You Trust Your Computer More Than Another Person?The number of people using social media continues to soar. Now, new research shows people may trust their computers more to help them than a person, reports Heather Brown and Shayla Reaves (3:33). WCCO 4 News - April 16, 2021.

What Are Employers Looking For After The Pandemic?We're talkin' about what hiring managers are now looking for one year into the pandemic and if you want a new job, there's some qualities you might want to brush up on, reports Heather Brown and Shayla Reaves (3:30). WCCO 4 News - April 16, 2021.
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Charges: Luke Oeltjenbruns Dragged Police Officer With Truck, Struck Him With HammerA Hutchinson man has been charged for allegedly dragging a police officer with his truck and striking him with a hammer.

Columbia Heights Community Plans Vigil For Daunte WrightThe Columbia Heights community is gathering for a vigil in Kordiak Park Friday at 4 p.m. to remember former student Daunte Wright.

COVID In MN: Gov. Walz Says 'Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN' Vaccine Campaign Now Focusing On Manufacturing WorkersMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the statewide “Roll Up Your Sleeves, MN” vaccine outreach campaign will be focusing on “critical frontline workforce sectors” in manufacturing.

Can Drivers Be Pulled Over For An Air Freshner?Minnesota is one of a number of states with laws that prohibit drivers from hanging objects from their rearview mirrors on the grounds that the items could obstruct their view.

MSHSL Seeks Relief From Masks In Outdoor Spring SportsThe Minnesota State High School League board asked state health officials Thursday to allow spring sports athletes to compete outdoors without wearing masks.

Daunte Wright Shooting: No Arrests In 5th Night Of ProtestsIt was the most peaceful night of Daunte Wright protests in Brooklyn Center Thursday night with no arrests reported. No pepper spray, tear gas, rubber bullets or flash bangs were used by police and National Guard.
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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.

America's Least Favorite Pizza Topping Is ... Not PineappleA new survey finds, not terribly surprisingly, that America's #1 favorite pizza topping is pepperoni, followed closely behind by sausage.
