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Sheriff: Officers And Suspect Exchange Fire After He Flees Traffic StopShots were fired between officers and a man fleeing police in St. Francis on Saturday morning.

Twin Cities Neighborhood Association Turns To New Camera Technology To Deter Car, Home Break-InsA west metro neighborhood association is taking a new approach to preventing car and home break-ins, and so far it appears it's working.

'Stunning Failure Of Basic Human Decency': DFL Criticizes Senate GOP For Not Disclosing COVID OutbreakMembers of the Minnesota DFL are criticizing the Senate GOP for not notifying them about a COVID-19 outbreak within their party before Thursday's special session.

Sheriff: Man Escapes From Northeast Regional Corrections CenterA man has escaped from the Northeast Regional Corrections Center in Saginaw.

COVID In Minnesota: Record-Breaking 8,703 New Cases Reported, 35 DeathsIt has been a record-breaking week for COVID-19 cases in Minnesota, and Saturday was no different as the state reported 8,703 new cases, shattering the single-day record. An additional 35 people also died.

North Dakota Implements Mask Mandate, Capacity Limits As COVID SurgesNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions late Friday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state’s hospital capacity.

Bars Get Ready To Plunge Into Winter With New Slate Of COVID RestrictionsEarlier in the week, Gov. Tim Walz announced bars and restaurants would have to start shutting down their dine-in services every day at 10 p.m.

Fatal Crash In Verdi Township Involved Unbelted OccupantThe crash happened just before 5 p.m. along Highway 14 and 170th Avenue in Verdi Township.

2 19-Year-Olds Arrested In Halloween St. Cloud ShootingSt. Cloud Police say that they've taken two people into custody in connection with a shooting that happened on Halloween.

Portion Of MSP Airport Terminal 1 Evacuated After Reported Security ThreatA spokesperson for the airport said that after they received word of the potential threat, airport police evacuated a portion of Terminal 1.

Schools Report Staffing Woes As COVID SurgesThe state has seen explosive growth in cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks, surpassing 7,000 cases in a single day on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic began.

Community Welcomes News MPD Allowed To Accept Help From Outside SourcesSome in the community are calling the vote a step forward; they've been crying for help to stop crime in Minneapolis.
Latest Sports Headlines

Iowa Hawkeyes Decimate Minnesota Golden Gophers, 35-7Iowa's defense clamped down hard on Minnesota for a 35-7 victory on Friday night that gave the Hawkeyes possession of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy for the sixth season.

NFL Week 10 AFC North Picks: Ravens 'Have To Switch Things Up, They Have To Get Going,' Says CBS Baltimore's Rick RitterCBS Baltimore's Rick Ritter breaks down AFC North matchups in Week 10, including Ravens-Patriots and Bengals-Steelers.

Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 10: 'Jared Goff Has Top Five Potential' Against SeahawksThe Fantasy Football Today crew likes the matchup for Jared Goff against a Seahawks pass defense allowing nearly 30 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks this season.

Gophers’ Head Coach Lindsey Whalen Puts Her No. 13 Jersey Back Into CirculationLindsey Whalen wants someone else on the Golden Gophers women’s basketball team to have the chance to wear her No. 13 jersey.

'It Was A Good Night': For Nick Foles, Bears' Game Against Vikings Spurs Super MemoriesNick Foles remembered the stadium rocking to Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill’s “Dreams and Nightmares” as the Eagles prepared to host the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFC championship game.

Gophers, Ibgrahim Try To Regain The Bronze Pig From HawksWith practices limited and the offseason extended by the virus outbreak, Mohamed Ibrahim and the rest of the Minnesota offense settled in for some extra screen time.
Latest Videos

NASA And SpaceX To Launch Crew-1 On SundayMike Augustyniak spoke to NASA astronaut Dr. Mike Barrett ahead of the first fully crewed commercial mission to the international space station (3:41) WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - Nov. 14, 2020

'The Ride' Released To Stream On Amazon Prime VideoThe inspiring true story of BMX champion John Buultjens who overcame an abusive childhood with the help from his interracial foster family was written by Minnesota native Jack Reher () WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - Nov. 14, 2020

4 Things You Need To Know: Nov. 14, 2020Here are the four things you need to know for Nov. 14, 2020 (1:12).

British Arrows Awards Show Adapts To COVIDThe British Arrows Awards have been entertaining audiences at the Walker Art Center for years. In a year when TV has become a constant companion for many of us, the show must go on. () WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - Nov. 14, 2020

Tips For Improving Your Posture As You Work From HomeAs more people work from home, posture may be slumping since some home offices aren't meant for everyday use () WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - Nov. 14, 2020

Bachman's Reimagines The Holiday Ideas HouseBachman's has reimagined the Holiday Ideas House to bring you ideas and inspiration for the home in a new, COVID-friendly way (3:47) WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - Nov. 14, 2020
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Bars Get Ready To Plunge Into Winter With New Slate Of COVID RestrictionsEarlier in the week, Gov. Tim Walz announced bars and restaurants would have to start shutting down their dine-in services every day at 10 p.m.

Community Welcomes News MPD Allowed To Accept Help From Outside SourcesSome in the community are calling the vote a step forward; they've been crying for help to stop crime in Minneapolis.

Coronavirus Update (MN): Targeted Restrictions Begin For Bars/Restaurants, Social GatheringsMinnesota’s newest COVID-19 restriction will go into effect Friday night.

Charities Say Need For Giving Higher Than Ever This Holiday SeasonThe Salvation Army says the requests for food boxes are up tenfold since the start of the pandemic and needs across the country are up 15%, and at the same time their revenue from kettle donations could be cut in half.

Gophers’ Head Coach Lindsey Whalen Puts Her No. 13 Jersey Back Into CirculationLindsey Whalen wants someone else on the Golden Gophers women’s basketball team to have the chance to wear her No. 13 jersey.

Crystal Police Investigating 29-Year-Old Woman’s Suspicious DeathPolice in Crystal, Minnesota are investigating after a 29-year-old woman was found dead inside a home Thursday afternoon.
Best Of Minnesota
List Of Restaurants Ready To Step In To Cook Your Thanksgiving Meal This YearThanksgiving is a few weeks away, and with COVID-19 cases still on the rise, it's likely most are going to opt for a smaller-scale Thanksgiving dinner in a much smaller gathering.

List Of Restaurants, Brewpubs With Heated PatiosAs fall creeps into winter and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold steady in Minnesota, many restaurants are retrofitting their offerings to make sure they can still serve you your favorite meals over the cold months.

Minneapolis Ranks 11th In Nation For Coffee; St. Paul Is 41stThe survey looked at everything from the number of coffee shops in the city to the average price for a pack of coffee. Seattle came out on top.

Mike's Mix: 5 Adult Ice Cream DrinksThis week in Mike's Mix, Mike Augustyniak is sharing a batch of adult ice cream shakes that Burger Dive has available this weekend.

Bellecour, 508 Bar Announce Permanent ClosuresThere have been a string of restaurant closures that have been announced in the past few months, some among the most acclaimed restaurants in the metro area.













