Dylan Bennett Taken Into Custody For Murder ChargesDylan John Bennett, sought in the murders of his parents on Aug. 21, is in custody, the Todd County Sheriff's Office said Saturday. Bennett contacted sheriffs just before his arrest, saying he intended to turn himself into the FBI.
State Fair Sets Another Attendance Record On Day 2We did it again! The first two days of the State Fair have broken records for daily attendance. Officials say 157,224 visitors enjoyed the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Friday.
Coon Rapids-Andover Celebrates Back Home After Little League World Series RunDozens of parents, grandparents and fans lined up as the kids were driven into Sand Creek Park on two fire trucks.
Appeals Court Reinstates Lawsuit Over Same-Sex Wedding VideoA federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by two Minnesota filmmakers who want the right to refuse to film same-sex weddings.
Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Polk CountyAuthorities are investigating after a man was found dead Friday night in Gonvick when deputies responded to a report of an assault.
Officials: GOP Volunteer Accuses Woman Of Groping Her At State Fair BoothMinnesota State Fair officials say a woman filed a police report Friday night accusing another woman of groping her after a political disagreement at the GOP booth.
Savage Fire Chief Resigns After 3 Months On JobDeputy Fire Chief Andrew Slama was tapped to replace him as interim chief.
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Family Farm BankruptciesFrom July 2018 through June 2019, Wisconsin farmers filed 45 bankruptcies under Chapter 12, a section of the U.S. bankruptcy code that provides financially troubled family farmers with a streamlined path to repay all or part of their debts. In Minnesota, bankruptcy filings increased by 11, to 31.
6 Arrested In Golden Valley For Vehicle TamperingPolice say five adults and one juvenile were arrested early Saturday morning following reports of theft and vehicle tampering in Golden Valley.
Local News
Classmates Honor Archer Amorosi, Teen Fatally Shot By Police, With FundraiserFormer classmates of a Twin Cities teenager shot and killed by deputies are honoring his legacy with a fundraiser. Archer Amorosi was fatally shot by Carver County deputies at his home in Chanhassen in July of last year.
Dylan Bennett Taken Into Custody For Murder ChargesDylan John Bennett, sought in the murders of his parents on Aug. 21, is in custody, the Todd County Sheriff's Office said Saturday. Bennett contacted sheriffs just before his arrest, saying he intended to turn himself into the FBI.
State Fair Sets Another Attendance Record On Day 2We did it again! The first two days of the State Fair have broken records for daily attendance. Officials say 157,224 visitors enjoyed the Great Minnesota Get-Together on Friday.
Coon Rapids-Andover Celebrates Back Home After Little League World Series RunDozens of parents, grandparents and fans lined up as the kids were driven into Sand Creek Park on two fire trucks.
Appeals Court Reinstates Lawsuit Over Same-Sex Wedding VideoA federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by two Minnesota filmmakers who want the right to refuse to film same-sex weddings.
Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Polk CountyAuthorities are investigating after a man was found dead Friday night in Gonvick when deputies responded to a report of an assault.
Video
Disc Dog Club Takes Over Pet PavilionDog lovers will want to head to the Pet Pavilion where they will see some pooches take fetching a Frisbee to a whole new level, Katie Steiner reports (2:05). WCCO Saturday Morning – Aug. 24, 2019
Amelia Tries Virtual Reality At State FairThere is one place that can really trick you senses, and boy, did Amelia Santaniello ever get fooled, reports Frank Vascellaro (2:24).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – August 23, 2019
Teen’s Leg Run Over By Rideshare Driver Outside FairA teenage girl was getting dropped off by a ride sharing service at the State Fair Friday when her driver ran over her leg, reports Mary McGuire (1:49).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – August 23, 2019
Neighbors Offer Garages, Lawns For Paid State Fair ParkingMany of the homes along Snelling Avenue have cleaned out their garages and opened up their lawns for people to park for the fair, Marielle Mohs reports (1:50). WCCO 4 News at 6 – Aug. 23, 2019
Supreme Court: St. Paul Trash Collection Must Be Put To VoteBut the mayor says changing back to the old system could cost taxpayers, Erin Hassanzadeh reports (1:57). WCCO 4 News at 6 – Aug. 23, 2019
MPCA Orders Water Gremlin To Cease Partial OperationsA manufacturing plant with a history of pollution violations has been told to stop part of its operation, Jennifer Mayerle reports (2:27). WCCO 4 News at 6 – Aug. 23, 2019
Politics
Appeals Court Reinstates Lawsuit Over Same-Sex Wedding VideoA federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by two Minnesota filmmakers who want the right to refuse to film same-sex weddings.
Jason Lewis Will Run Against Sen. Tina SmithHis Facebook page prominently features a photo of Lewis next to Donald Trump at a rally the president held in Minnesota last October.
Planned Parenthood In Money Crunch After Leaving Federal Title X Program
Minneapolis Park Board Votes 7-2 In Favor Of Renaming Roads Around Bde Maka SkaThe Minneapolis Park Board voted early Wednesday evening in favor of changing parkway name signs around a popular Minneapolis Lake Thursday morning.
Hated By Trump, Embraced By Omar: What Is The BDS Movement?Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is the face of the controversial BDS movement: Boycott, Divest, and Sanction. It seeks to pressure Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian West Bank.
'It's Pretty Outrageous': Sens. Klobuchar, Smith Appeal For More TSA Agents At MSPWhile construction has resulted in the reassigning of security checkpoints at the airport, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, as well as the Metropolitan Airports Commission, say the real problem is the lack of TSA screeners.
Weather
Minnesota Weather: Storms Featuring Strong Winds, Hail Sweep Through MN, WIThough severe weather has mostly moved out of Minnesota Monday afternoon, the threat for storms producing heavy rain and small hail remains in western Wisconsin.
Latest MN Weather: Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado WarningsSevere weather is cropping up around Minnesota. Here is the latest.
Minnesota Weather: Severe Weather Moves Across Parts Of Southern MinnesotaMonday brings a soggy start to the work week with scattered thunderstorms throughout the day.
Crime
Dylan Bennett Taken Into Custody For Murder ChargesDylan John Bennett, sought in the murders of his parents on Aug. 21, is in custody, the Todd County Sheriff's Office said Saturday. Bennett contacted sheriffs just before his arrest, saying he intended to turn himself into the FBI.
Officials: GOP Volunteer Accuses Woman Of Groping Her At State Fair BoothMinnesota State Fair officials say a woman filed a police report Friday night accusing another woman of groping her after a political disagreement at the GOP booth.
6 Arrested In Golden Valley For Vehicle TamperingPolice say five adults and one juvenile were arrested early Saturday morning following reports of theft and vehicle tampering in Golden Valley.
Charges: James Hill Lured Woman Out Of Brooklyn Park Salon, Then Fatally Shot Her In Parking LotThe Hennepin County Attorney’s office has charged 31-year-old James Alvin Hill with second-degree murder in the death of woman outside of a Brooklyn Park salon Wednesday.
Another Person Reports Being Knocked Over, Robbed At U Of M CampusPublic safety officials at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are notifying the public about another robbery on campus this week.
Son Charged In Death Of Fmr. Viking Barry Bennett & His Wife; Last Known Location Was MexicoA 22-year-old Long Prairie man is charged with allegedly killing his parents, former Viking Barry Bennett and his wife, before fleeing the state with a large amount of their money. Authorities say his last known location is in Mexico.
Entertainment
'No Audiences Are Ready To Hear All The Jokes A Woman Has To Say': Comedian Alice Wetterlund On New Amazon Comedy SpecialThe Minnesota native discusses her new comedy special "My Mama Is a Human and So Am I."
New Guidelines For Rebates Follow Scrutiny Of Fallon AwardMinnesota's film and TV production incentive program is changing after questions were raised about past awards, including $267,000 for Jimmy Fallon's "Tonight Show."
'Hadestown' Coming To Minneapolis Soon(ish)Hennepin Theatre Trust hasn't given an exact date yet, but confirmed Minneapolis will be one of the stops in the musical's national tour, which kicks off in fall of 2020.
Working For The Weekend: Entertainment Best BetsAre you Workin' for the Weekend? WCCO This Morning found fun things to do with the whole family in Shakopee and Eagan and other places across the Twin Cities.
Chance The Rapper Announces Tour Stop At XcelOn the heels of releasing his debut album, Chance the Rapper announced Monday he's heading out on tour with a stop in St. Paul.
‘He’s The Greatest’: Minnesotan Produces Neil Armstrong DocumentaryA Minnesota film producer shared a special screening Wednesday of his documentary about an American icon.
Health
Planned Parenthood In Money Crunch After Leaving Federal Title X Program
Study: Anti-Smoking Program Saved 4,000 Minnesotan LivesA statewide tobacco control program has saved more than 4,000 lives and $5 billion in health care and productivity costs, a new Minnesota study reports.
CDC: About 100 Cases Of Possible Vaping-Related Lung Disease In 14 StatesMore cases of lung disease are popping up across the country, possibly connected to vaping.
Minneapolis Police: Officers Responded To 4 Separate Overdoses Within 90 MinutesMinneapolis police say there were four overdoses in the city Monday morning in four separate locations -- all occurring within 90 minutes.
Minnesota Politicians Speak Out After Planned Parenthood Exits Title XAccording to Mayor Jacob Frey, about 15,000 patients are served by Title X-funded Planned Parenthood in Minneapolis, and roughly half of them rely on the funding.
What Is Ragweed & What's It Doing To Us?People who suffer from ragweed allergies shouldn’t be surprised to feel a stuffy nose or watery eyes. Doctors say mid-August is the beginning of ragweed season.
Consumer
Don’t Let Parking Spoil Your Minnesota State Fair FunThe excitement of getting to the Minnesota State Fair on the first day can lead to nightmare amounts of traffic, free shuttle lots filling up well before the lunch hour, with no shuttle bus in sight.
How Do Self-Driving Cars Work?Three Twin Cities engineers just took off for a special kind of cross-country trip.
Study: Anti-Smoking Program Saved 4,000 Minnesotan LivesA statewide tobacco control program has saved more than 4,000 lives and $5 billion in health care and productivity costs, a new Minnesota study reports.
Back-To-School Shopping Comparison: Target, Walmart & AmazonThe cost of school supplies can almost double depending on the retailer, WCCO found.
Exploding Beer: Lakefront Brewery Recalls 'My Turn Junk' Due To Burst RiskA Wisconsin brewery says one of its beers might explode.
'That's Awful': MSP Terminal 1 Travelers Without PreCheck Will Have Only 1 Security Checkpoint Amid ConstructionThe remodeling in the south checkpoint will take an estimated five months.
Water Cooler
Tooth Fairy's Average Reward Down 43 Cents From Last YearAccording to the poll, the top factor in how much the Tooth Fairy gives per tooth is how much spare cash is on hand.
Energy Star Recommends Keeping Homes No Cooler Than 78 DegreesHowever, when you're at work, they recommend 85 degrees. And when you're sleeping, keep it at 82 degrees.
Summer Past-Times Becoming Too Unaffordable, Survey FindsSixty-eight percent of people surveyed said they had skipped recreational activities in the past year because they were not affordable.
Minneapolis Man On Crusade To Reclaim Emotional Support Pigs From Animal ControlThe debate of whether or not Larry Johnson should get them back has been going on for months, a battle that started with a trip to the golf course.
Married At 26? Parents By 27? Survey Reveals Most Common Milestone GoalsPeople think their "forever home" should be attained by at 37. And retirement should ideally happen at 63.
Workers Generally Most Productive On Mondays & TuesdaysEmployees also say their biggest distraction is coworkers who are too social or chatty.
