Browns Could Hire Vikings George Paton As General ManagerThe Cleveland Browns are interviewing Vikings assistant general manager George Paton for the second time to be their new general manager.
Law Enforcement, Faith-Based Communities In Minnesota Talk About SecurityMembers of law enforcement and various faith-based communities in Minnesota were meeting Wednesday to talk about safety concerns and what they can do to assess and mitigate threats.
Medical Examiner: Lemandre Ingram Died Of Gunshot Wound In North Minneapolis AlleyOfficials says the man whose body was found Monday in a north Minneapolis alley died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Minneapolis' Minimum Wage OrdinanceMayor Jacob Frey's office said he has increased funding for enforcement of the minimum wage ordinance.
Isaiah Washington Charged In Connection To Robbinsdale Garage TheftsA 29-year-old Minneapolis man faces serious charges in connection to a string of garage thefts in Robbinsdale.
Impeachment Trial: Senate Adopts Rules For Trump Trial After Heated First DayWith a marathon day of debate on the rules of President Trump's impeachment trial now behind them, the Senate will gather at 1 p.m. Wednesday to hear opening arguments from the House's impeachment managers.
Sydney Jordan Wins Democratic Primary For NE Minneapolis House SeatLabor and environmental activist Sydney Jordan has won a Democratic primary election for a Minnesota House seat in northeast Minneapolis.
Presidential Hopeful Michael Bloomberg Heading To The Twin Cities This WeekBillionaire Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York and a Democratic presidential hopeful, is slated to make his second stop in Minnesota this week.
Federal Appeals Court Takes Another Look At Native American Adoption LawA 1978 law giving preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving American Indian children was getting a second look Wednesday from a federal appeals court in New Orleans.
Local News
Settlement Reached Between Minneapolis Park Police And Somali Teens Detained In 2018A settlement was announced Wednesday regarding an incident from 2018 involving the Minneapolis Park Police and a group of Somali teenagers.
Browns Could Hire Vikings George Paton As General ManagerThe Cleveland Browns are interviewing Vikings assistant general manager George Paton for the second time to be their new general manager.
Law Enforcement, Faith-Based Communities In Minnesota Talk About SecurityMembers of law enforcement and various faith-based communities in Minnesota were meeting Wednesday to talk about safety concerns and what they can do to assess and mitigate threats.
Medical Examiner: Lemandre Ingram Died Of Gunshot Wound In North Minneapolis AlleyOfficials says the man whose body was found Monday in a north Minneapolis alley died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Minneapolis' Minimum Wage OrdinanceMayor Jacob Frey's office said he has increased funding for enforcement of the minimum wage ordinance.
Isaiah Washington Charged In Connection To Robbinsdale Garage TheftsA 29-year-old Minneapolis man faces serious charges in connection to a string of garage thefts in Robbinsdale.
Video
Martha Stewart Is A Fan Of Polaris PlowsStewart posted videos and photos online of her Polaris vehicle. The company is headquartered in Medina (00:56). WCCO 4 News At Noon – Jan 22, 2020
Noon Weather ReportLisa Meadows reports, snow in Southern Minnesota, but some rain coming for the Twin Cities (3:31). WCCO 4 News At Noon – Jan 22, 2020
Jesus Christ Superstar Comes To MinneapolisThe musical about the final days of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of Judas, comes to the Orpheum this week. Aaron LaVigne and Jenna Rubaii join Ali and Kim to talk about the classic show with a modern twist (3:28). WCCO 4 News At Noon – Jan 22, 2020
Tuesday Shooting Marks St. Paul's Third Homicide In 2020The shooting took place at Arundel Street and University Ave near the Metro Transit Green Line (00:28) WCCO 4 News At Noon -- Jan 22, 2020
Minneapolis Park Police Settlement AnnouncedFour families whose sons were harassed by Minneapolis Park Police will receive a $170,000 settlement, Reg Chapman reports (1:54). WCCO 4 News At Noon – Jan 22, 2020
March For Life Rally Underway In St. PaulOn the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States, pro-life advocates rally in St. Paul (00:26). WCCO 4 News At Noon – Jan 22, 2020
Politics
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Minneapolis' Minimum Wage OrdinanceMayor Jacob Frey's office said he has increased funding for enforcement of the minimum wage ordinance.
Sydney Jordan Wins Democratic Primary For NE Minneapolis House SeatLabor and environmental activist Sydney Jordan has won a Democratic primary election for a Minnesota House seat in northeast Minneapolis.
Presidential Hopeful Michael Bloomberg Heading To The Twin Cities This WeekBillionaire Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York and a Democratic presidential hopeful, is slated to make his second stop in Minnesota this week.
Democratic Hopefuls Swarm Industrial Iowa To Prove They Can Beat TrumpSince their surprise loss to Donald Trump in 2016, Democrats have struggled with how to regain territory that long supported the party before suddenly flipping to Republicans. Their answer could lie with voters like Martie Boyd.
Nearly 10,000 Minnesotans Have Been Cited For Breaking Hands-Free LawMinnesotans appear to be having a hard time adjusting to the hands-free law.
MPCA Under Fire For Approving Polymet's Water Quality Permit For Site Near Boundary WatersThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency was under fire in a hearing Tuesday for approval of a water quality permit requested by PolyMet last year.
Weather
Minnesota Weather: This Winter-Like Weather Doesn't Look To Be Going Anywhere SoonWinter-like weather has descended on Minnesota, and forecasters say it looks to stick around well into November.
I-94 Closed As Early October Blizzard Slams North DakotaAn early October snowstorm is whirling its way through eastern North Dakota, making travel dangerous across the state.
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.
Crime
Settlement Reached Between Minneapolis Park Police And Somali Teens Detained In 2018A settlement was announced Wednesday regarding an incident from 2018 involving the Minneapolis Park Police and a group of Somali teenagers.
Medical Examiner: Lemandre Ingram Died Of Gunshot Wound In North Minneapolis AlleyOfficials says the man whose body was found Monday in a north Minneapolis alley died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Isaiah Washington Charged In Connection To Robbinsdale Garage TheftsA 29-year-old Minneapolis man faces serious charges in connection to a string of garage thefts in Robbinsdale.
Elsa Segura In Custody Following Kidnapping Charges In Monique Baugh’s MurderA woman is now in custody days after prosecutors charged her in connection to the death of a real estate agent.
Nearly 10,000 Minnesotans Have Been Cited For Breaking Hands-Free LawMinnesotans appear to be having a hard time adjusting to the hands-free law.
St. Paul Police Say Man Died After Trying To Rob Church Of Scientology EmployeeSt. Paul police say a man who pretended to have a gun tried to rob someone in a Downtown parking ramp, and later died from injuries he suffered in the struggle with his intended victim.
Entertainment
Tickets Go On Sale For Ice Castles In New BrightonThe popular winter attraction is going to be in a new location this year: Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton.
2 Minnesotans Among The Highest Earning Dead CelebritiesTwo Minnesotans are among the top ten highest-earning dead celebrities, and if you guess Prince was one of them, you'd be right. However, he wasn't the top-earning Minnesotan on the list.
Timothee Chalamet In Talks To Star As Bob Dylan In New Movie"Going Electric," a new film being developed for studio Fox Searchlight, will showcase a specific period in folk singer Bob Dylan's life.
At Como Zoo, Kids Don't Have To Wait Until Midnight To Welcome New YearThe Como Zoo has been doing this extra-early new year's celebration for 15 years now, and they see a couple thousand people annually.
Josh Duhamel To Keep Promoting North Dakota Tourism Through 2021Duhamel is from Minot, a city in the northern part of the state that's about an hour's drive from the United States border with Canada.
Lizzo Named AP's Entertainer Of The YearBreakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo has been named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press.
Health
WCCO Exclusive: Ex-Sex Assault Examiner Speaks Out On Why She Thinks She Was FiredNurse Kristi Jarvis lost her job as coordinator for the sexual assault program at Hennepin Healthcare last spring. Now, her firing could reopen criminal cases.
Reality Check: President Trump's Claims About Pre-Existing ConditionsWhat's odd about claims from the president that he saved pre-existing conditions for sick people? The available evidence shows exactly the opposite.
With Cardiac Arrest Claiming More Than Half Of Firefighters, Departments Prioritizing Heart HealthThere is a silent killer affecting Minnesota firefighters, and it doesn't involve burning buildings, flames or smoke.
Report From Office Of Legislative Auditor Reveals Issues With Minnesota's Medical Marijuana ProgramThe audit was tasked with determining whether MDH was properly overseeing: patient eligibility, revenue streams, and manufacturing processes between July 2016 and December 2018.
Woman Builds Memory Care Center For Husband With Younger-Onset Alzheimer'sInvestors, bank loans and family loans made the dream possible. What she lacks in medical credentials, Karen Parks makes up for in love and painful personal experience.
Dietitian Explains What 'No Added Sugar' Really MeansAn estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet every year, according to the Boston Medical Center, and with that comes a seemingly endless number of “healthy” food options.
Consumer
Suspicious Death Investigation Underway In North MinneapolisMinneapolis police are investigating a suspicious death on the city’s north side.
MSP Airport Preps For Friday's Heavy Snow StormEvery major airline at MSP Airport will let passengers change flights for free during Friday's storm.
How A Walk Around A Minneapolis Lake Led To Love & An Uptown RestaurantNot many restaurant stories start with a run around a Minneapolis lake, but Kate Sidoti wouldn't live in Minnesota, running her own restaurant, if not for that one single moment when she saw the man who would become her husband.
'There Are Consequences': 30,000+ Minnesotans To Get Refunds, Debt Relief In Comcast SettlementMore than 30,000 Minnesota Comcast Xfinity customers will receive refunds or debt relief as part of a settlement with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
China Trade Deal Welcomed By Minnesota Pork, Soybean FarmersMinnesota pork and soybean farmers call the trade deal signed with China Wednesday "positive" and "tangible progress."
How You Can Earn Money Using Your Activity TrackerAbout one in five Americans now use a fitness tracker or smart watch, according to the Pew Research Center. With the growing number comes several incentives to help keep users moving.
Water Cooler
‘I’m Really Sorry This Won’t Happen Again’: Child Writes Apology Letter After Prank Calling 911Police in northern Minnesota received a heartfelt apology letter Friday from a child after he prank called 911 multiple times.
Missing Camera Found In Two Harbors Returned To Owners Months LaterThe camera sat on Chris Faust's shelf for months until he decided to recycle the battery. But then he discovered something else.
Wausau Considers Rescinding Ban On Throwing SnowballsRecent negative national attention over the rarely used ordinance has raised questions about whether it could be time to take snowballs off the naughty list.
Ordinance Forbids Throwing Snowballs In Wausau, WisconsinSnowballs are lumped in with missiles, rocks, arrows, none of which are you allowed to throw.
This Was The Purse Lizzo Brought To The American Music Awards Red CarpetHer tiny purse became a running joke on Twitter, with some users joking about what it could hold (their patience, hopes for 2020).
Here We Go Again: Salad & Brownies Ranked As Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes In MinnesotaRemember grape salad? Remember the egg the New York Times had all over their face when they declared that delicacy, which does not exist, Minnesota's most beloved turkey day dish?
