Reality Check: The Truth About Immigrants In MinnesotaThe president's racist tweets have sharply focused the debate on who is legally in the United States and in Minnesota.
The West Metro's 911 Emergency? No One's Calling 911While some law enforcement agencies look to improve response times, another one in the West Metro says citizens aren't calling 911 enough.
'Slope Failure' Near University Of Minnesota Closes Trail, East River ParkwayMinneapolis officials say a slope failure prompted the closure of a trail along the Mississippi River near the University of Minnesota Wednesday.
Minnesota Weather: More Flood Threats For Southeastern Minn., Followed By Dangerous HeatWednesday night’s flash flood threat has shifted a bit further south.
'It's Exhilarating': Big Boy Steam Locomotive Rolls Into MinnesotaAn exciting tour is making its way across the United States with a stop in Minnesota.
App That Gives Users 'Elderly' Selfies Under Scrutiny Over SecurityThe app developer is based in St. Petersburg, Russia, and that has many worried about where their data is going.
'Water Up To Their Shorts': Uptown Cleaning Up After Flash FloodingIt's a wonderful world in one nook of uptown, but less than 24 hours ago, it looked like a lake.
‘What If I Get Shot?’: Kids Rally For Gun Control At Minnesota CapitolHundreds of children marched on the State Capitol in St. Paul Wednesday demanding an end to gun violence.
MPD Chief Arradondo Says Staffing Levels Have Left Department 'Hemorrhaging'"Our staffing levels have not been addressed for many years," Chief Maderia Arradondo said. "The MPD staffing model has been broken, in fact, for decades."
Local News
'Send Her Back!': President Trump Slams Rep. Ilhan Omar At RallyGoing after four Democratic congresswomen one by one, a combative President Donald Trump turned his campaign rally Wednesday into an extended dissection.
Minnesota Twins Bring 'Youth Game Takeover' To St. PaulThe Minnesota Twins brought a taste of Target Field to a little league game Wednesday night in St. Paul, giving kids the experience of a lifetime.
Reality Check: The Truth About Immigrants In MinnesotaThe president's racist tweets have sharply focused the debate on who is legally in the United States and in Minnesota.
The West Metro's 911 Emergency? No One's Calling 911While some law enforcement agencies look to improve response times, another one in the West Metro says citizens aren't calling 911 enough.
'Slope Failure' Near University Of Minnesota Closes Trail, East River ParkwayMinneapolis officials say a slope failure prompted the closure of a trail along the Mississippi River near the University of Minnesota Wednesday.
Minnesota Weather: More Flood Threats For Southeastern Minn., Followed By Dangerous HeatWednesday night’s flash flood threat has shifted a bit further south.
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Reality Check: Immigrants In MinnesotaPresident Trump's racist tweets have sharply focused the debate on who is legally in the United States and in Minnesota, reports Pat Kessler (2:43).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – July 17, 2019
The West Metro’s 911 ProblemWhile Minneapolis police look to improve response times, another law enforcement agency says citizens aren't calling 911 enough, reports Jeff Wagner (1:46).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – July 17, 2019
Mudslide Shuts Down East River Rd. Near ‘U’This week's heavy rain may have also set off a mudslide near the University of Minnesota, reports Mary McGuire (2:21).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – July 17, 2019
‘Big Boy’ Steam Locomotive Rolls Into Minn.A restored steam locomotive is paying Minnesota a visit, reports Bill Hudson (3:09).
WCCO 4 News At 6 – July 17, 2019
MPD Chief: We Need Hundreds Of New OfficersThe Minneapolis Police Chief says his force of officers is stretched thin, reports Erin Hassanzadeh (2:38).
WCCO 4 News At 6 – July 17, 2019
Kids March On Minn. Capitol For Gun ControlHundreds of children marched on the Capitol in St. Paul Wednesday to demand an end to gun violence, reports Esme Murphy (2:10).
WCCO 4 News At 6 – July 17, 2019
Politics
'Send Her Back!': President Trump Slams Rep. Ilhan Omar At RallyGoing after four Democratic congresswomen one by one, a combative President Donald Trump turned his campaign rally Wednesday into an extended dissection.
Reality Check: The Truth About Immigrants In MinnesotaThe president's racist tweets have sharply focused the debate on who is legally in the United States and in Minnesota.
‘What If I Get Shot?’: Kids Rally For Gun Control At Minnesota CapitolHundreds of children marched on the State Capitol in St. Paul Wednesday demanding an end to gun violence.
Wisconsin Warden Posts Memes Comparing Muslims To Garbage BagsRichard Schneiter also posted a meme contrasting the LGBTQ flag with the Confederate flag with the message "If they have the right fly theirs, we deserve the right to fly ours."
Trump Appoints Scott Walker To Board Of Think TankWalker is set to join the board of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the Smithsonian Institute. It's a six-year appointment.
Edina City Council Votes To Include Pledge Of Allegiance In MeetingsThe Edina City Council has voted to include the Pledge of Allegiance in future council meetings.
Weather
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.
NWS: Tornado Touched Down North Of Glenville MondayThe National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down just north of Glenville Monday.
Crime
MPD Chief Arradondo Says Staffing Levels Have Left Department 'Hemorrhaging'"Our staffing levels have not been addressed for many years," Chief Maderia Arradondo said. "The MPD staffing model has been broken, in fact, for decades."
Lino Lakes Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Protected SwansA Lino Lakes man was sentenced to 90 days in jail Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to killing two federally protected trumpeter swans.
Wisconsin Warden Posts Memes Comparing Muslims To Garbage BagsRichard Schneiter also posted a meme contrasting the LGBTQ flag with the Confederate flag with the message "If they have the right fly theirs, we deserve the right to fly ours."
Crookston Diocese Reaches $5M Settlement With 15 VictimsAs part of the settlement, the diocese agreed to make public the names and files of clergy who have been accused of abuse.
Police: Woman Found Bloodied Inside Cottage Grove Storage UnitCottage Grove police say they found a woman who was bloodied and appeared to have been assaulted inside a storage unit Wednesday.
St. Cloud Dad Who Helped Son Dump Deer Carcasses On Cars Gets 90 Days In JailThe man accused of helping his son dump deer carcasses on cars in St. Cloud pleaded guilty to the crime Wednesday and was sentenced to 90 days in jail.
Entertainment
Fmr. Late Night TV Host, Comedian Jay Leno Heading To Treasure IslandFormer late night television host and comedian Jay Leno is coming to Treasure Island’s Island Event Center this September.
Twenty One Pilots Coming To Target Center This FallTarget Center announced Thursday that the duo from Ohio will perform in Minneapolis on Oct. 24 as part of their expanded “BANDITØ TOUR.”
Working For The Weekend: Entertainment Best BetsIt’s Thursday and that means it’s time to preview things to do in the Twin Cities, if you are Workin’ for the Weekend.
Netflix Stubbing Out Most Tobacco Use In Future Original SeriesExpect to see less smoking on Netflix, which says it plans to cut down on depictions of smoking in upcoming productions.
Andy Warhol Did Not Violate Prince Photo Copyright, Judge RulesIn 1984, Vanity Fair licensed one of Goldsmith’s black-and-white studio portraits of Prince from her December 1981 shoot for $400 and commissioned Warhol to create an illustration of Prince.
Wilf Family To Bring ‘Call Of Duty’ Esports Team To Minnesota The Wilf Family is bringing an esports team to Minnesota.
Health
Memorial Blood Centers Facing ‘Dangerously Low Blood Inventory’, Needs DonorsMemorial Blood Centers is asking for more blood donations.
'It's Time For Them To Get Their Act Together': Company Fined Over Pollution-Control EquipmentA Twin Cities plant that released a toxic chemical into the air for years faces new fines.
Famous Dave’s In Uptown Permanently Closed, Will RelocateThe Famous Dave’s location at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis has closed and will be relocated.
'What's Going On?': Number Of Sickened Lake Minnetonka 4th Of July Boaters Nears 120Officials say the number of people reportedly sickened while boating around Big Island on Lake Minnetonka over the Fourth of July has grown to nearly 120.
Report: Overdose Deaths In Minnesota Saw A Big Drop In 2018Minnesota saw a big drop in drug overdose deaths in 2018.
'Very Emotional': Shoreview Couple Battles Life-Threatening Illnesses While Raising BoysA Shoreview couple is battling life-threatening illnesses at the same time, all while trying to be parents to their two boys.
Consumer
App That Gives Users 'Elderly' Selfies Under Scrutiny Over SecurityThe app developer is based in St. Petersburg, Russia, and that has many worried about where their data is going.
Metro Transit: Green Line Service Resumes In MinneapolisMetro Transit officials say Green Line service in Minneapolis has resumed after a reported mudslide Wednesday.
'It's Time For Them To Get Their Act Together': Company Fined Over Pollution-Control EquipmentA Twin Cities plant that released a toxic chemical into the air for years faces new fines.
St. Paul College Placed On Probation By Accrediting AgencySt. Paul College's accrediting agency has placed the school on probation.
Famous Dave’s In Uptown Permanently Closed, Will RelocateThe Famous Dave’s location at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis has closed and will be relocated.
Haskell’s Wine Bar Closes After 2 Years On Nicollet MallHaskell’s Wine Bar on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is calling it quits.
Water Cooler
Topless Woman At Duluth Beach Sparks Debate About Public NudityThe state statute on indecent exposure states it's when someone willfully and lewdly exposes the person's body, or the private parts thereof.
Moviegoers Aren't Particularly Keen On Remakes, Survey FindsWe've seen plenty of them recently, everything from "Dumbo" to "Shaft," from "A Star is Born" to "Pet Sematary," from "Aladdin" to "Suspiria."
Parents Hiring Coaches To Help Raise Their Children Phone-FreeScreen consultants come into home or schools, to remind parents how people parented before. Their recommendations include "movement," like playing or painting.
Many Taking National Workaholics Day OffNational Workaholics Day, by the way, is distinct and separate from National Work Like a Dog Day, which isn't until early August.
150 Days In Jail For Wisconsin Man Who Repeatedly Clogged Women's ToiletsPatrick Beeman, 35, pleaded no contest to five counts of misdemeanor criminal damage to property.
Spiders Ranked As Most Feared Creatures, Ahead Of SnakesA group of psychologists in the Czech Republic showed volunteers 25 different animal images to gauge their fear and disgust.
