'He's So Special': 6-Year-Old Liam Hansen Raises Money For EaglesMost kids can't wait to open their presents on their birthday. But one boy in Sauk Rapids didn't want any presents this year when he turned six.
Suspect Unhurt In Racine Officer-Involved ShootingAuthorities say nobody was injured when a Racine police officer fired his gun at a man who confronted officers with a compound bow. Police spokesman Sgt. Adam Malacara said in a statement Sunday that the officers were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday when the 43-year-old man pointed the bow at them.
Pontoon Goes Over Lake Zumbro Dam, Passengers SafeA pontoon boat went over the power dam at Lake Zumbro in Wabasha County around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. The pontoon driver realized they were at the edge of the dam near Mac's Park Place, the report said.
Authorities Investigate Death Near Gonvick In NW MinnesotaAuthorities are investigating the death of a man at a home near the northwestern Minnesota town of Gonvick. The Polk County sheriff's office says deputies were dispatched to the home on a report of an assault late Friday and found the man dead.
U.S. Bank Branch Damaged As Result Of 2-Vehicle Crash In St. CloudOfficials are assessing the damage caused to a U.S. Bank branch after a two-vehicle crash in St. Cloud Friday.
2 Women Recovering After Being Shot Overnight In South MinneapolisTwo women are recovering after being shot early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis.
Weekend Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In N. MinneapolisMinneapolis police say a man who was shot Saturday evening in north Minneapolis has died.
Bernie Sanders Visits Minnesota State Fair And Talks Trade, Police ShootingsFrom cookies to curds, the Minnesota State Fair is famous for a lot of things. It's also known for its deep-fried politics and on Saturday, it was Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' turn to make his case to voters.
Portion Of Westbound 36 Closed For Sign Structure DamageA damaged overhead sign structure led to the closure of westbound Highway 36 between Rice Street in Little Canada and Dale Street in Roseville, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. The road is expected to be closed for a few hours Saturday evening.
Local News
Elderly Man Safely Exits Minneapolis House FireThe Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the scene of a house fire Sunday just after 7 p.m. in the 3000 block of 26th Avenue South. Initial reports say an elderly man was trapped inside, but everyone was able to safely get out of the home.
Minnesota United Plays For Championship With Young TalentMinnesota United will be playing for a championship this week. On Tuesday, the Loons will face Atlanta United in Atlanta for the US Open Cup.
'He's So Special': 6-Year-Old Liam Hansen Raises Money For EaglesMost kids can't wait to open their presents on their birthday. But one boy in Sauk Rapids didn't want any presents this year when he turned six.
Suspect Unhurt In Racine Officer-Involved ShootingAuthorities say nobody was injured when a Racine police officer fired his gun at a man who confronted officers with a compound bow. Police spokesman Sgt. Adam Malacara said in a statement Sunday that the officers were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday when the 43-year-old man pointed the bow at them.
Cron, Schoop Power Twins To 7-4 Win Over TigersC.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martin Perez pitched six solid innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series.
Pontoon Goes Over Lake Zumbro Dam, Passengers SafeA pontoon boat went over the power dam at Lake Zumbro in Wabasha County around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. The pontoon driver realized they were at the edge of the dam near Mac's Park Place, the report said.
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
Bernie Sanders Visits Minnesota State Fair And Talks Trade, Police ShootingsFrom cookies to curds, the Minnesota State Fair is famous for a lot of things. It's also known for its deep-fried politics and on Saturday, it was Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' turn to make his case to voters.
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.
Weather
Severe Storm Brings Damage To Silver LakeAlthough the storm has come and gone, there's quite the mess for some homeowners to clean up. Let alone, they're likely in the dark.
Minnesota Weather: The Latest On Tornado Warnings, Watches, And Severe ThunderstormsGrab your rain gear if you're venturing out of the house Sunday afternoon around the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota Weather: Back-To-Back #Top10WxDays To Kick Off The WorkweekLast week brought severe storms and near-tropical humidity to Minnesota. This week, the weather is shaping up to be much more pleasant, and it’s starting with two back-to-back #Top10WeatherDays.
Crime
Suspect Unhurt In Racine Officer-Involved ShootingAuthorities say nobody was injured when a Racine police officer fired his gun at a man who confronted officers with a compound bow. Police spokesman Sgt. Adam Malacara said in a statement Sunday that the officers were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday when the 43-year-old man pointed the bow at them.
2 Women Recovering After Being Shot Overnight In South MinneapolisTwo women are recovering after being shot early Sunday morning in south Minneapolis.
Weekend Shooting Leaves 1 Dead In N. MinneapolisMinneapolis police say a man who was shot Saturday evening in north Minneapolis has died.
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.
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.
