Mendota Heights Bridge Closed Due To Police ActivityThe Mendota Bridge is closed Monday morning due to police activity on the bridge.
Death Investigation Underway In OwatonnaA death investigation is underway Monday morning in Owatonna.
Deals Remain Elusive As Minnesota Lawmakers Head Toward Special Session
COVID-19 In Minnesota: Long-Term Care Facilities, Adult Day Programs, Some Libraries Set To ReopenStarting Monday, several Hennepin County libraries will begin offering "grab and go" services in-person. Day programs will also resume for adults with disabilities, and long-term care facilities will be allowed to have some visitors again.
Talking Points: Sen. Jeff Hayden Wants 'Transformational' Police Reform Bill In Next Special SessionEverything is on the table in the next special session, including the divisive issue of police reform, tax bill, bonding bill and more.
DOC Commissioner Credits Mother Of Hardel Sherrell For New Investigation Into His 2018 Death In Beltrami Co. JailMinnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell says his office is taking a closer look at the 2018 death of a Beltrami County Jail inmate.
'You Can't Just Charge Straight Ahead': Health Experts Say Virus Spread Must Guide School ReopeningsAs the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.
'It Needs To Stop': National Mother's March Calls For The End Of Police ViolencePeople from around the country rallied in St. Paul Sunday to call for an end to police violence.
Police: 1 Killed, 1 Hurt After N. Mpls. ShootingPolice say a woman has died after a shooting in north Minneapolis Saturday evening.
Local News
Legal Experts Review Black Minnesota Teen's Life SentenceMyon Burrell’s case captured headlines, first at the time of his 2002 arrest, and again this year after Sen. Amy Klobuchar touted it during her run for the U.S. presidency.
Mendota Heights Bridge Closed Due To Police ActivityThe Mendota Bridge is closed Monday morning due to police activity on the bridge.
Death Investigation Underway In OwatonnaA death investigation is underway Monday morning in Owatonna.
Deals Remain Elusive As Minnesota Lawmakers Head Toward Special Session
St. Paul's SAQ Camp Serves Body And MindSAQ serves kids and families who might not otherwise afford more expensive sports camps, while providing some of the same training to get their bodies and techniques right for fall sports.
COVID-19 In Minnesota: Long-Term Care Facilities, Adult Day Programs, Some Libraries Set To ReopenStarting Monday, several Hennepin County libraries will begin offering "grab and go" services in-person. Day programs will also resume for adults with disabilities, and long-term care facilities will be allowed to have some visitors again.
Video
How Does The National Weather Service Determine Tornado Strength?The NWS determined last week's tornado in Otter Tail County was an EF-4 (4:10). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 13, 2020
Where Do Those Restaurant Service Fees Go?If you've been out to eat lately, you may have seen a 15% to 20% charge added to your bill in the form of a service fee (4:19). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 13, 2020
Mid-Morning Headlines From July 13, 2020The coronavirus is exploding through Florida, with a single-day record of 15,000 new cases in just one day (4:11). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 13, 2020
‘The 7:34’: What Do You Think Washington’s NFL Team Nickname Should Be?Good morning, it’s time for ‘The 7:34’: Several outlets report that Washington’s current NFL team nickname, the Redskins, will be retired today. What do you think the new nickname should be? Jason DeRusha reports (10:32).
WCCO 4 News - July 13, 2020
SAQ Camp Serves Body And MindNorman Seawright III talks to Johnny Allen Jr. about his summer camp that serves kids and families who might not otherwise afford more expensive camps -- while providing some of the same training to get their bodies and techniques right for fall sports (2:43).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – July 11, 2020
Minnesota Wild To Hold Leadership SeminarThe Minnesota Wild will host its annual leadership seminar Monday. Norman Seawright III talks to two panelists about how social justice will figure in going forward (2:52).
WCCO 4 News At 10 - July 12, 2020
Politics
Deals Remain Elusive As Minnesota Lawmakers Head Toward Special Session
COVID-19 In Minnesota: Long-Term Care Facilities, Adult Day Programs, Some Libraries Set To ReopenStarting Monday, several Hennepin County libraries will begin offering "grab and go" services in-person. Day programs will also resume for adults with disabilities, and long-term care facilities will be allowed to have some visitors again.
Talking Points: Sen. Jeff Hayden Wants 'Transformational' Police Reform Bill In Next Special SessionEverything is on the table in the next special session, including the divisive issue of police reform, tax bill, bonding bill and more.
'You Can't Just Charge Straight Ahead': Health Experts Say Virus Spread Must Guide School ReopeningsAs the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.
'It Needs To Stop': National Mother's March Calls For The End Of Police ViolencePeople from around the country rallied in St. Paul Sunday to call for an end to police violence.
Rally In White Bear Lake Pushes For Police ReformRallies on police reform are not just happening in the Twin Cities, but the suburbs want their voice heard too.
Weather
Cold Air Funnels Touch Down In Western MN, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Southern MNThe National Weather Service has reported a "cold air" funnel cloud touching down in Becker County.
Minnesota Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms Start Out The Week; Heat And Humidity ContinuesShowers with some lightning are making their way through the state Monday as the heat and humidity continues this week.
'Extremely Dangerous': Flooding In Western Wisconsin Makes Some Roads ImpassableFlash flooding in has made some roads impassable and has forced some residents to evacuate their home in western Wisconsin where up to 6 inches of rain fell by Monday.
Crime
Legal Experts Review Black Minnesota Teen's Life SentenceMyon Burrell’s case captured headlines, first at the time of his 2002 arrest, and again this year after Sen. Amy Klobuchar touted it during her run for the U.S. presidency.
Death Investigation Underway In OwatonnaA death investigation is underway Monday morning in Owatonna.
DOC Commissioner Credits Mother Of Hardel Sherrell For New Investigation Into His 2018 Death In Beltrami Co. JailMinnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell says his office is taking a closer look at the 2018 death of a Beltrami County Jail inmate.
'It Needs To Stop': National Mother's March Calls For The End Of Police ViolencePeople from around the country rallied in St. Paul Sunday to call for an end to police violence.
Police: 1 Killed, 1 Hurt After N. Mpls. ShootingPolice say a woman has died after a shooting in north Minneapolis Saturday evening.
Minneapolis Man Arrested In Chicago For Fatal Shooting Of Leneesha ColumbusA Minneapolis man charged with fatally shooting a pregnant woman has been arrested in Chicago.
Entertainment
'We Need To Have Diverse Stories': Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine On Showtime's 'The Chi'The star of "The Chi" on Showtime discusses the many layers of his character Ronnie Davis and why this show is so important today with the conversations happening nationally about racial injustice.
'I Feel Like Something In Me Has Been Unleashed': Joy Osmanski On The CW Network's 'Stargirl' & Luke WilsonThe actor discusses her breakout role in "Stargirl" and what it means to represent the Asian community in Hollywood.
Minn. Orchestra Cancels Full-Orchestra Concerts Through Early Sept., Will Have Smaller Live Concerts At Peavey PlazaThe Minnesota Orchestra is canceling all full-orchestra concerts through early September, but is beginning a process of bringing back smaller live concerts.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Walker Art Center Reopening To Public In JulyVisitors will be asked to wear masks inside the museum, keep their distance of at least 6 feet between guests, and wash hands frequently.
Amy Smart On 'DC's Stargirl': 'It's Pure Entertainment'Amy Smart discusses her role as Barbara on The CW's 'DC's Stargirl.'
Natalie Dormer And Nathan Lane Talk Nailing It In 'Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels': 'A Great Challenge And A Lot Of Fun'Natalie Dormer and Nathan Lane discuss quarantine and the season one finale of 'Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels' on SHOWTIME.
Health
COVID-19 In Minnesota: Long-Term Care Facilities, Adult Day Programs, Some Libraries Set To ReopenStarting Monday, several Hennepin County libraries will begin offering "grab and go" services in-person. Day programs will also resume for adults with disabilities, and long-term care facilities will be allowed to have some visitors again.
'You Can't Just Charge Straight Ahead': Health Experts Say Virus Spread Must Guide School ReopeningsAs the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.
'I Had To Learn To Walk Again': COVID-19 Survivor Recovering After 4 MonthsRick Huggins was in his 50s, healthy and had no underlying health conditions, but none of that mattered when he got sick and ended up at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul.
Federal Government Denies Gov. Walz's Request For Funds To Rebuild After UnrestThe federal government has denied a request from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for federal funds to rebuild and repair fire damage from the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death.
Wisconsin Breaks COVID-19 Case Record For 3rd Straight DayThe state Department of Health Services reported 926 new confirmed cases in Wisconsin, a day after there were 845 new positives.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: MDH Reports 806 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 4 More DeathsMinnesota Department of Health announced Saturday an additional 806 COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths.
Consumer
'You Can't Just Charge Straight Ahead': Health Experts Say Virus Spread Must Guide School ReopeningsAs the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.
What Might A Second Stimulus Payment Look Like For You?A second stimulus payment grows more likely by the day, with coronavirus surging and the fate of the economy hanging in the balance.
Cub Foods To Open 2 Pop-Up Tent Locations To Fight Food Deserts After George Floyd UnrestTwo Minneapolis grocery stores damaged in the riots following George Floyd's death in late May will reopen to help communities struggling with access to fresh groceries.
PPP Bill Author Rep. Angie Craig: More Money Will Get To Small BusinessesAnother round of $130 billion of loan money is available to help small businesses during the pandemic.
Companies Tied To Minnesota Lawmakers Jeremy Miller, Ryan Winkler Benefited From PPP LoansA more than century-old scrap metal business owned by the Minnesota Senate president was among hundreds of thousands of businesses nationwide to get a boost from the Treasury Department's Payroll Protection Program.
For July 4th Holiday, Tourism Leaders Encourage Minnesotans To Travel Within StateAAA predicts that Americans will take around 700 million trips this summer starting with the July 4th holiday. That is way down from previous years, but the majority of those are expected to be road trips.
Water Cooler
2 In 3 Parents Plan To Limit Families' Screen Time This SummerFurthermore, nearly half say they're planning on a digital curfew over the summer months.
Quaker To Retire Aunt Jemima Brand, Acknowledging Its Racist PastThe brand's origin and logo is based off the song "Old Aunt Jemima" from a minstrel show performer and reportedly sung by slaves. There have been repeated calls for the company to change the logo.
Faribault Woman's Stand Offers State Fair Favorite Pronto Pups, Cotton Candy This SummerKathy Heise has been making cotton candy and Pronto Pups at the end of her driveway for five weeks now and plans to stay open until a fair or festival actually opens.
Minneapolis Ranked 9th Worst City For 'Green Thumbs'The average temperatures are too cold, the precipitation levels are less than ideal and the growing season is only 161 days.
Survey Suggests 57 Years Of Age Is Considered 'Officially Old'According to the survey, 39% of people worry about their declining health, making it the number one aging-related concern.
Minnesota's All-Hockey Hair Team Show Off Their 'Flow' While Salons Are ClosedThe creator of the hockey hair Minnesota videos just added a new one - he talked to the top 10 hockey hair boys from the state tourney this year to see how their “flow” is doing with salons being closed.
