Who Is Voting Early In Minnesota?Who is voting early? Good Question.
Anoka-Hennepin School Board Votes To Resume Extracurricular Activities, Including Fall SportsIn a partial about-face to a decision late last week, extra-curricular activities, including fall sports, for middle and high school students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District will continue instead of being canceled.
From ‘Delighted’ To ‘Dismayed’, Minn. Politicians React To Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation To SCOTUSMinnesota politicians from both sides of the aisle are reacting to Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Won’t Extend Wisconsin Absentee Ballot DeadlineThe Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day.
MN's 1st Congressional District Race A Tight Rematch Between Hagedorn, FeehanThe race in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District is a rematch from two years ago. Democrat Dan Feehan is running against GOP incumbent Jim Hagedorn.
Gov. Walz Urges Vigilance As COVID Cases Soar; Feds Sending State Nearly 1.7M Rapid TestsGov. Tim Walz and the state's top health officials addressed Minnesota's COVID-19 situation on Monday afternoon, urging residents to not be anything other than vigilant as the state's virus statistics continue to spike.
Minnesota National Guard Member Returns Home Early To Meet Newborn DaughterFive members of the 34th Expeditionary Combat Brigade were allowed to come home two weeks earlier than the rest, in order to meet the children that were born while they were away.
Amy Coney Barrett Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice (CBS News)The Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday with just days to go before Election Day, solidifying the conservative majority on the court as it is set to consider several high-profile cases in the coming months.
WCCO's Lisa Meadows And Her Dog, Thunder, Head Out To Meet People Braving The ColdMeteorologist Lisa Meadows took her dog Thunder out to Minnehaha dog park to see if anyone else was out braving the record cold.
Local News
Wintry October Weather Puts Corn Harvest On Hold, But It's Likely A Temporary SetbackFor much of the fall, farmers were humming along. But winter weather in October has left combines quiet, and corn in limbo.
Who Is Voting Early In Minnesota?Who is voting early? Good Question.
Anoka-Hennepin School Board Votes To Resume Extracurricular Activities, Including Fall SportsIn a partial about-face to a decision late last week, extra-curricular activities, including fall sports, for middle and high school students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District will continue instead of being canceled.
From ‘Delighted’ To ‘Dismayed’, Minn. Politicians React To Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation To SCOTUSMinnesota politicians from both sides of the aisle are reacting to Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Won’t Extend Wisconsin Absentee Ballot DeadlineThe Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day.
MN's 1st Congressional District Race A Tight Rematch Between Hagedorn, FeehanThe race in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District is a rematch from two years ago. Democrat Dan Feehan is running against GOP incumbent Jim Hagedorn.
Video
WCCO’s Pat Kessler Breaks Down Political Headlines For Oct. 26, 2020Pat Kessler talks about Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Hibbing, Jason Lewis' emergency hernia surgery, and Kamala Harris' message to Minnesota voters. (3:20)
WCCO 4 News At 10 - Oct. 26, 2020
Wintry October Weather Puts Corn Harvest On Hold, But It's Likely A Temporary SetbackFor much of the fall, farmers were humming along. But winter weather in October has left combines quiet, and corn in limbo, John Lauritsen reports ().
WCCO 4 News At 10 - Oct. 26, 2020
Rare Sight: Bull Elk Seen Sprinting Through Minnesota FieldA rare sight was spotted sprinting across a Minnesota field last week. (0:45)
WCCO 4 News At 10 - Oct. 26, 2020
Good Question: Who Is Voting Early In Minnesota?All over your social media pages you're likely seeing picture after picture of your friends showing off their "I Voted" stickers or mail-in ballots. It's happening even though we're still one week away from election day. So, who is voting early? Good Question. Heather Brown looks into it. (2:43)
WCCO 4 News At 10 - Oct. 26, 2020
Amy Coney Barrett Sworn Into Supreme CourtThe Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday, just days before Election Day, solidifying the conservative majority on the court as it is set to consider several high-profile cases in the coming months. (0:34)
WCCO 4 News At 10 - Oct. 26, 2020
Anoka-Hennepin School Board Votes To Resume Extracurricular Activities, Including SportsThe Anoka-Hennepin School Board voted 5-1 in favor of resuming extracurricular activities, including fall sports, Jeff Wagner reports (1:56).
WCCO 4 News At 10 - Oct. 26, 2020
Politics
Who Is Voting Early In Minnesota?Who is voting early? Good Question.
From ‘Delighted’ To ‘Dismayed’, Minn. Politicians React To Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation To SCOTUSMinnesota politicians from both sides of the aisle are reacting to Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Won’t Extend Wisconsin Absentee Ballot DeadlineThe Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day.
MN's 1st Congressional District Race A Tight Rematch Between Hagedorn, FeehanThe race in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District is a rematch from two years ago. Democrat Dan Feehan is running against GOP incumbent Jim Hagedorn.
Gov. Walz Urges Vigilance As COVID Cases Soar; Feds Sending State Nearly 1.7M Rapid TestsGov. Tim Walz and the state's top health officials addressed Minnesota's COVID-19 situation on Monday afternoon, urging residents to not be anything other than vigilant as the state's virus statistics continue to spike.
Amy Coney Barrett Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice (CBS News)The Senate confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday with just days to go before Election Day, solidifying the conservative majority on the court as it is set to consider several high-profile cases in the coming months.
Weather
Tent Encampments Brace For Early Snow, Sub-Freezing Temps: How You Can HelpThe Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board says they have been working closely for many weeks with unsheltered people in park encampments, community groups and local service agencies.
October Snowstorm Catches Homeowners, Plow Drivers Off GuardA winter storm left many scrambling to find their winter clean-up gear. Even those who specialize in snow removal were caught off guard.
Mixed Feelings As Tuesday Snow Kicks Off Winter Weather Season Ahead Of ScheduleJust a week and a half ago, temperatures in the Twin Cities were in the 80s. On Tuesday, a winter storm in October was bringing several inches of snow to parts of Minnesota.
Crime
Bloomington Couple Avoids Prison Time In 21-Month-Old Son's Drowning DeathA judge says a Bloomington couple accused in the drowning death of their 21-month-old son after leaving three children unsupervised for nearly two hours will not have to serve prison time.
St. Cloud Police Investigating After Boy, 9, Was Shot Outside Apartment ComplexAuthorities in St. Cloud are investigating after a 9-year-old boy was shot outside an apartment building.
Man Fleeing Madison Police Allegedly Beat Up Delivery DriverThe man is facing numerous charges, including OWI, attempted robbery, recklessly endangering safety, battery and resisting.
Sheriff: Another Weekend Of Drag Racing Crackdowns Across The MetroAuthorities in Hennepin County say they once again joined forces with several law enforcement partners to crackdown on drag racing occurring around the metro.
Police: Driver Arrested After Fleeing Police In Brooklyn ParkA driver is in custody after a short police chase early Sunday morning.
'He Is Not Wrong': Community, Faith Leaders Speak Out In Support Of Demoted MPD EmployeeArt Knight was demoted from deputy chief of staff to lieutenant after he was quoted in a printed news article saying "you're just going to get the same old white boys" in reference to the department's recruiting practices.
Entertainment
Study Determines Scariest Movie Ever Made According To Heart RatesThe 2012 film "Sinister," starring Ethan Hawke, finished first, with people's hearts beating 86 times a minute.
Serinda Swan On Her Character Dr. Jenny Cooper In The CW's 'Coroner': 'The Humanity Seen In Jenny Is Really Resonating With People'The star of The CW show The Coroner discusses the journey her character Dr. Jenny Cooper is going through in Season 2 and why it's resonating with so many people in the current moment.
Zach Sobiech's 'Clouds' Tops iTunes Charts 7 Years After His PassingZach Sobiech, the Minnesota teen whose music and fearless battle with osteosarcoma touched people around the globe, has returned to the top of the iTunes music charts.
'Clouds,' A New Film About Zach Sobiech's Life And Times, Now Available To Stream"Clouds" is the name of the song Sobiech wrote and sang, which inspired people around the world. A book that his mother wrote about how he lived during his terminal cancer diagnosis formed the backbone for the movie.
2020 Holidazzle Will Be Virtual: ‘Celebrate With Us Wherever You Are’The 2020 Holidazzle will be taking place virtually this holiday season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
World's Largest Halloween Costume Seller Struggling To Find Warehouse WorkersThe world’s biggest seller of Halloween costumes is based in Minnesota, and it’s struggling to find workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
COVID In Minnesota: State Reports 1,578 More Cases, And 4 More DeathsAccording to the state’s Dial Back Dashboard, Minnesota’s seven-day rolling average positivity rate is around 6% as of Oct. 12, due to data lag. The state had been hovering around 5% during most of September.
Families Prep For Safer Halloween Fun Amid Rising COVID CasesSome WCCO viewers said they’d be leaving out a bowl of candy. Others said they wouldn't be trick-or-treating this year.
'This Is Not An Empty Disneyland Kind Of Hope': U Of M Dr. Jakub Tolar Talks COVID TreatmentsTolar suggests looking less at big-picture COVID-related numbers, and focusing more on doing the right thing within your social circle.
St. Paul Public Schools To Keep Pre-K Through 2nd Grade In Distance Learning ModelSt. Paul Public Schools has announced they will keep their younger students in a distance learning model, delaying the start for hybrid learning for at least another month.
Gopher Football Is Back For Season Opener Against WolverinesIt won't feel like a normal conference opener, but Gopher football is back.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: 2,268 New COVID Cases Reported, With 14 Additional DeathsOn Saturday, Minnesota health officials reported 2,268 additional cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths.
Consumer
'Stimulus Checks Are The Least Important,' When Drafting Aid Package, Says EconomistA second stimulus package is unlikely by election day, but removing stimulus checks entirely would save money and could help the parties make a deal.
Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage ContinuesWith negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
'New Chapter In Uptown': Calhoun Square Renamed As ‘Seven Points’The owners of the building formerly known as Calhoun Square in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood announced the “biggest overhaul” to the property in decades, including a name change.
Shoppers Plan To Spend Over $1,000 This Holiday Season, Survey FindsShoppers are expected to spend $1,387 per household this year, which is down 7% year over year.
Amazon Fulfillment Center In Lakeville Approved By City CouncilAn Amazon fulfillment center has been approved for Lakeville, Minnesota.
Water Cooler
Minnesota's Biggest Phobia Is Aquaphobia, According To Search TrendsIowa's search indicates a strong sense of coulrophobia in the state. That's the fear of clowns. North Dakota and South Dakota are both represented by trypanophobia, the fear of needles.
Hormel Unveils New Bacon-Scented Face MaskThe Austin, Minnesota company will also donate up to 10,000 meals to the food bank network Feeding America for each request it gets.
People More Willing To Spend Money On Pets Than Selves, Survey FindsAlso, the survey from Restora-Pet found men were more likely than women to have a party for their pup.
Researchers Say 'Awe Walks' Can Significantly Boost Your Emotional HealthThe researchers say "awe walks" helped people to have more positive emotions and have less distress in their daily lives.
Harvard Study Finds Americans Are Drinking Fewer Sugary DrinksA new study by Harvard University researchers shows Americans are drinking fewer of those sugary drinks, with children seeing the biggest drop.
Minnesota's Favorite Halloween Candy Is Skittles, Survey FindsWe don't really know what trick-or-treating will look like this year, if it happens at all. But we do know you can still enjoy that Halloween candy.
