'I Was In Shock': Vikings Halftime Hot Air Balloon Disaster Recounted 50 Years LaterDec. 14 marks the 50th anniversary of a Vikings halftime show that caught the nation's attention -- and almost cost an 11-year-old boy his life.
Minnesota State Patrol: 270+ Crashes During Snowy MondayThe Minnesota State Patrol says there have been over 130 crashes statewide during Monday morning’s snow event.
3 Minnesota Families Planning Memorial Services For Guardsmen Killed In Chopper CrashA U.S. Army safety investigation team from Fort Rucker, Alabama, is investigating the crash site. There's no timeline of when information will be released to the public.
What Works Best For Fighting Colds?Cold season is in full swing, and Consumer Reports has a new warning out.
Gopher Fans Prepare To Row The Boat In Florida For The Outback BowlMany Minnesota Gopher football fans are rowing the boat to Florida to ring in the New Year.
Duluth City Council Votes Unanimously To Give Snow-Slammed Spirit Mountain $235KToo much snow is threatening to shorten the season at Spirit Mountain.
Former NHL Player Scot Kleinendorst Seriously Injured In Grand Rapids Workplace AccidentGrand Rapids police say former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst was seriously injured Saturday evening while working at the Blandin Paper Company.
'Extremely Rewarding': 'U' Program Helping Willmar Businesses Stand OutSome small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out, thanks to a unique program at the University of Minnesota.
No Major Impacts On Lake Superior Found From Line 3 PipelineLine 3 carries Canadian crude from Alberta and clips a corner of North Dakota on its way across Minnesota to Enbridge's terminal.
Local News
Minnesota Weather: 50 Consecutive Hours Of Feeling Below ZeroAfter a rather mild week, the first big cold snap of the season has arrived.
'I Was In Shock': Vikings Halftime Hot Air Balloon Disaster Recounted 50 Years LaterDec. 14 marks the 50th anniversary of a Vikings halftime show that caught the nation's attention -- and almost cost an 11-year-old boy his life.
Minnesota State Patrol: 270+ Crashes During Snowy MondayThe Minnesota State Patrol says there have been over 130 crashes statewide during Monday morning’s snow event.
3 Minnesota Families Planning Memorial Services For Guardsmen Killed In Chopper CrashA U.S. Army safety investigation team from Fort Rucker, Alabama, is investigating the crash site. There's no timeline of when information will be released to the public.
What Works Best For Fighting Colds?Cold season is in full swing, and Consumer Reports has a new warning out.
Gopher Fans Prepare To Row The Boat In Florida For The Outback BowlMany Minnesota Gopher football fans are rowing the boat to Florida to ring in the New Year.
Video
Vikings Halftime Hot Air Balloon Disaster: 50 Years OnThis weekend marks the 50th anniversary of a Vikings halftime show that went terribly wrong, reports Bill Hudson (3:10).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – December 9, 2019
Gopher Fans Pumped For Outback BowlMany Gopher fans are rowing the boat to Florida to ring in the New Year, reports Erin Hassanzadeh (2:04).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – December 9, 2019
House Dems To Unveil 2 Articles Of ImpeachmentDemocrats are preparing to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, reports Amelia Santaniello (0:46).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – December 9, 2019
Duluth Approves Spirit Mountain Emergency FundingToo much snow threatened to shorten the season at Spirit Mountain, reports John Lauritsen (2:14).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – December 9, 2019
U Of M Program Helping Willmar’s Small BusinessesSome small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out -- thanks to a unique program at the U of M, reports Liz Collin (1:34).
WCCO 4 News At 6 – December 9, 2019
Counties Object Paying For DHS MistakesEven though the mistake wasn't theirs, counties will start getting bills to pay the money back next month, reports Esme Murphy (2:05).
WCCO 4 News At 6 – December 9, 2019
Politics
Duluth City Council Votes Unanimously To Give Snow-Slammed Spirit Mountain $235KToo much snow is threatening to shorten the season at Spirit Mountain.
Counties Object To Paying For DHS Accounting Mistakes
Appeals Court Strikes Down Minnesota's Phone Stalking LawThe Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a state law that makes it a crime to stalk someone by telephone is unconstitutional because it's too broad.
Talking Points: Rep. Ryan Winkler Discusses The Push To Legalize Recreational Marijuana In MinnesotaThe legalization push has a powerful new advocate who will be introducing the bill when the next legislative sessional gets underway in February.
At Union Forum, Klobuchar Says Trump Made False Promises To WorkersAmy Klobuchar's campaign trail on Saturday continued to wind through Iowa.
Minneapolis Votes To Make Fire Sprinklers A Priority In High-Rises Following Fatal FireMinneapolis City Council members voted this week to make fire sprinklers a priority in high-rises.
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
Matt Hastreiter Charged In Blaine Crash That Killed PedestrianThe incident happened at 6 a.m. last Friday morning, near the intersection of Naples Street Northeast and Lake Drive.
Man Found Shot To Death Inside South Minneapolis Apartment BuildingMinneapolis police are investigating the city's 45th homicide of the year.
Attempted Robbery Reported Near U Of M CampusAn attempted robbery was reported on the University of Minnesota campus early Sunday morning.
Sheriff: Man Steals Car In Minneapolis, Ends Up Arrested In Frozen SwampA man was arrested Thursday after stealing a car in the Twin Cities and leading police on a chase that ended with him running trough a frozen swamp.
Shooting In Minneapolis Overnight Leaves Victim With Non Life-Threatening InjuresAuthorities reported a dispute among a large group of people before shots were fired.
Brett Stimac Charged With Illegally Killing 700-Pound Black Bear On Red Lake ReservationA Brainerd man has been charged with illegally hunting and killing a 700 pound black bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota.
Entertainment
'The L Is Still Love': Jennifer Beals And Katherine Moennig Discuss 'The L Word: Generation Q'
‘Cold As Ice’, ‘Urgent’ & More: Foreigner Bringing All The Hits To Treasure Island In MarchLegendary rock act Foreigner is heading to Treasure Island Resort & Casino this March – and bringing all of its hits.
Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band & Pitbull To Headline 2020 Twin Cities Summer JamHeadliners for next year's Twin Cities Summer Jam have been announced.
Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach Coming To Xcel Energy Center This SpringFive Finger Death Punch announced the second leg of its U.S. arena headline tour, and it will include a stop in St. Paul along with other special guests.
‘Isn’t Just A Fad’: Concordia University's Esports Team Helps Pay For CollegeCollege students are turning their passion for playing video games into a competitive sport that helps them pay for school.
Amelia & Frank Go Behind The Scenes, And On Stage, Of 'A Christmas Carol'Amelia Santaniello and Frank Vascellaro go behind the scenes -- and become part of the Dickens' classic!
Health
What Works Best For Fighting Colds?Cold season is in full swing, and Consumer Reports has a new warning out.
Minnesota Reports 53 Cases Of Hepatitis A In The Last YearWhile there have been no deaths linked to the disease in the last year in Minnesota, 75% of the cases involved hospitalization.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Sues Juul For 'Deception' Over Vaping ProductsGov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have announced a lawsuit against Juul for what they call deception over its vaping products.
Walmart To Drop Water Gremlin ProductsRetail giant Walmart will stop selling products made by a manufacturing plant with a history of pollution problems.
MDH: Number Of Kids Exposed To Lead Poisoning By Water Gremlin DoublesWCCO has learned the number of children exposed to lead poisoning from a Twin Cities factory is twice as high as first reported.
Chemical Compound Could Be A Factor In Vaping Injuries, Department Of Health SaysThe Minnesota Department of Health is looking into a possible factor in vaping-related lung injuries: vitamin E acetate.
Consumer
What Works Best For Fighting Colds?Cold season is in full swing, and Consumer Reports has a new warning out.
Duluth City Council Votes Unanimously To Give Snow-Slammed Spirit Mountain $235KToo much snow is threatening to shorten the season at Spirit Mountain.
'Extremely Rewarding': 'U' Program Helping Willmar Businesses Stand OutSome small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out, thanks to a unique program at the University of Minnesota.
Most People Plan On Returning Holiday Gifts, Survey FindsA recent survey shows 77% of consumers say they already plan on returning gifts, and said that nearly 20% will return more than half of their presents.
St. Paul City Council Approves Increase To Snow Emergency Impound FeeIt now costs even more for motorists to get their vehicles out of St. Paul's impound lot during a snow emergency.
Walmart To Drop Water Gremlin ProductsRetail giant Walmart will stop selling products made by a manufacturing plant with a history of pollution problems.
Water Cooler
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?
MSP Airport's Therapy Cat, Stitches, Is The Internet's New Favorite FelineMSP Airport has had a therapy program for four years, and 96 dogs. But Stitches is the very first cat.
Hoax Alert: Costco Isn’t Giving Away A $75 Coupon“While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM, and in no way affiliated with Costco. Thanks to our fans for letting us know about this recurring hoax!”
Chesapeake, Va. Has Banned Teens From Trick-Or-Treating For DecadesThey actually eased up a bit after the age limit went viral last year; the previous age limit was 12 and offenders were threatened with jail time.
