President Trump Signs Executive Order To Give Unemployed Americans Extra $400 Per WeekWith negotiations to reinstate federal help stalled, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday giving unemployed Americans an extra $400 per week.
Police: 1 Dead Following Minneapolis StabbingAuthorities are investigating after a fight turned into a fatal stabbing in Minneapolis Saturday night.
Police: 3 People Evaluated After Lightning Strikes Lakeville Park ShelterPolice say three people are being evaluated for injuries after lightning struck a Lakeville park shelter Saturday evening.
Coronavirus In Wisconsin: Positive COVID-19 Cases Hit New Single-Day HighWisconsin confirmed six new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, bringing the statewide death toll to 996.
President Trump Signs Limited Executive Orders Related To Unemployment ReliefPresident Trump signed several executive orders pertaining to unemployment relief on Saturday, including extending enhanced unemployment relief benefits, but at $400 a week instead of $600.
Kanye West's Nomination Papers Challenged In WisconsinRapper Kanye West's attempt to get on Wisconsin's presidential ballot as a third-party candidate is being challenged.
Crowds Of Bikers Gather At Sturgis Rally, With Little Signs Of COVID-19 PrecautionsThe coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren't many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at a small city along Interstate 90 in western South Dakota.
Three Shot, One Stabbed Overnight In MinneapolisAt least three people were shot and one person was stabbed overnight in Minneapolis.
State Patrol: Driver Crashes And Dies While Fleeing From BurglaryWhile a deputy from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office was investigating a burglary in progress on Thursday morning, a driver chose to flee the scene, but crashed and died.
Local News
Ramsey County Begins Free COVID-19 TestingRamsey County began free COVID-19 testing Saturday for anyone who wants it, whether they have symptoms or not.
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Give Unemployed Americans Extra $400 Per WeekWith negotiations to reinstate federal help stalled, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday giving unemployed Americans an extra $400 per week.
Police: 1 Dead Following Minneapolis StabbingAuthorities are investigating after a fight turned into a fatal stabbing in Minneapolis Saturday night.
Police: 3 People Evaluated After Lightning Strikes Lakeville Park ShelterPolice say three people are being evaluated for injuries after lightning struck a Lakeville park shelter Saturday evening.
Coronavirus In Wisconsin: Positive COVID-19 Cases Hit New Single-Day HighWisconsin confirmed six new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, bringing the statewide death toll to 996.
President Trump Signs Limited Executive Orders Related To Unemployment ReliefPresident Trump signed several executive orders pertaining to unemployment relief on Saturday, including extending enhanced unemployment relief benefits, but at $400 a week instead of $600.
Video
Ramsey County Begins Free COVID-19 TestingRamsey County began free COVID-19 testing Saturday for anyone who wants it, whether they have symptoms or not, David Schuman reports (2:08).
WCCO 4 News at 10 – August 8, 2020
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Give Unemployed Americans Extra $400 Per WeekWith negotiations to reinstate federal help stalled, President Donald Trump signed an executive order today giving unemployed Americans an extra $400 per week, Erin Hassanzadeh reports (2:43). WCCO 4 News at 10 – August 8, 2020
4 Things You Need To Know: August 8, 2020Here are the 4 things you need to know for today (1:17) WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - August 8, 2020.
Twin Cities Vegan Chef ChallengeJennifer Mayerle speaks with Laura Matanah, executive director for Compassion Action for Animals. This month, chefs across the Twin Cities are participating in a challenge to create the best vegan dish (3:37) WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - August 8, 2020
State Fairgrounds Transform Into A Dinosaur AdventureJennifer Mayerle and Mike Augustyniak speaks to Christopher Plakut from Dinosaur Adventure, a drive-through show that allows you to meet dinosaurs! (2:39) WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - August 8, 2020
History At Heart: New MHS Exhibit Allows For ReflectionJennifer Mayerle speaks with Ami Naff of the Minnesota Historical Society about a new exhibit currently behind the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis (2:14) WCCO 4 Saturday Morning - August 8, 2020
Politics
President Trump Signs Executive Order To Give Unemployed Americans Extra $400 Per WeekWith negotiations to reinstate federal help stalled, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday giving unemployed Americans an extra $400 per week.
President Trump Signs Limited Executive Orders Related To Unemployment ReliefPresident Trump signed several executive orders pertaining to unemployment relief on Saturday, including extending enhanced unemployment relief benefits, but at $400 a week instead of $600.
Kanye West's Nomination Papers Challenged In WisconsinRapper Kanye West's attempt to get on Wisconsin's presidential ballot as a third-party candidate is being challenged.
Campaign Legal Center Files FEC Complaint Against Antone Melton-MeauxDays before Minnesota's primary election, another complaint has been filed by the Federal Election Commission against Antone Melton-Meaux.
Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board Seeks Local, State-Level Support As Homeless Encampments Continue To GrowThe latest data shows there are an estimated 431 tents at 42 parks.
Drive-Thru Ballot Drop Off Begins Friday In MinneapolisDrive-thru ballot drop-off begins Friday in Minneapolis and will last up until next week’s primary.
Weather
Minnesota Weather: Severe Storms Possible As Heat And Humidity Return This WeekendAfter a stretch of cooler-than-average weather, the heat and humidity are returning to Minnesota this weekend, bringing the chance of severe storms.
Why Are We Seeing So Many Mosquitoes This Summer?Many of us have noticed this summer feels even hotter and buggier than usual.
Minnesota Weather: Feels-Like Temperatures Near 100 Degrees SaturdayThe feels-like temperature in Minnesota is still high; it will feel between 95 and 100 degrees in the metro area on Saturday afternoon.
Crime
Police: 1 Dead Following Minneapolis StabbingAuthorities are investigating after a fight turned into a fatal stabbing in Minneapolis Saturday night.
Three Shot, One Stabbed Overnight In MinneapolisAt least three people were shot and one person was stabbed overnight in Minneapolis.
State Patrol: Driver Crashes And Dies While Fleeing From BurglaryWhile a deputy from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office was investigating a burglary in progress on Thursday morning, a driver chose to flee the scene, but crashed and died.
Man Who Owned Illegal Massage Parlor Sentenced To 33 Years In Prison For Sex TraffickingA 46-year-old man who owned an illegal massage parlor has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for sex trafficking two victims, including one minor.
Local Muslim Leader Assaulted In Bloomington; Police Searching For SuspectsThe Bloomington Police Department is searching for two suspects in connection to an assault of a local Muslim leader Thursday evening.
Carlton Troutman Gets 45-Month Stayed Sentence In Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured Kyla AvantThe verdict indicates that, so long as Troutman abides by the conditions of his probation, he should not serve prison time.
Entertainment
'Dirty Dancing,' 'A League Of Their Own' Reboots In The WorksIf it isn't broke, don't fix it. That seems to be the mantra of Hollywood. A couple of old movies are being brought back in different ways.
Couple Turns Former Dakota Co. Missile Site Into Their Home, Plan To Open Mediterranean Cooking SchoolDuring the Cold War, a piece of property in Dakota County served as a missile site and a launching pad. But in this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how its new owners are hoping to transition from missiles to Mediterranean cooking.
‘Almost A Complete Reopening’: Minn. Landscape Arboretum To Open All Gardens, Trails To Visitors FridayThe Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will be opening all gardens, paths, trails and more to visitors Friday.
Studios Again Push Back Releases Of Their Big-Ticket Movies Amid Surging COVID-19Anyone hoping for a big budget blockbuster this summer is now basically out of luck. Paramount Studios and Disney announced delays to some of their biggest upcoming films.
'Jordan Peele Is A Very Unique Genius': Kylie Bunbury On CBS All Access's 'The Twilight Zone'The actor shares what it was like to enter the Twilight Zone and work with Academy Award winner Jordan Peele.
'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.
Health
Coronavirus In Wisconsin: Positive COVID-19 Cases Hit New Single-Day HighWisconsin confirmed six new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, bringing the statewide death toll to 996.
Crowds Of Bikers Gather At Sturgis Rally, With Little Signs Of COVID-19 PrecautionsThe coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren't many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at a small city along Interstate 90 in western South Dakota.
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open In Ramsey County For Weekends In AugustTwo free COVID-19 testing sites will open for weekend days in August, Ramsey County Public Health officials say.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: 924 Additional Cases And 8 Deaths, Total Positive Cases Breach 60KHealth officials on Saturday reported 924 additional cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, with eight deaths.
'Sweden Is An Outlier': Minnesota Native Weighs In On Sweden's Approach To COVID-19 PandemicFor the first time since March, Sweden reported no new deaths from COVID-19. That country's controversial approach to the global pandemic has been under the microscope for months.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: 556 Additional Cases And 4 Deaths Reported; Over 900K Minnesotans Tested So FarMinnesota health officials updated the impact of COVID-19 on the state Friday, reporting 556 additional cases and four more deaths in the last 24 hours.
Consumer
'Job Gains Have Slowed Considerably,' Says Economic Policy Institute EconomistUnemployment's sizable decline in July still reflects a slowing economic recovery in the face of the unchecked coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin's State Fair Drive-Thru Gives Glimpse Of What Minnesotans Can Expect From 'Food Parade'The Wisconsin State Fair drive-through experience is up and running, giving Minnesotans a taste of what the Great Minnesota Get-Together's food parade could look like.
Jeffrey Paulson Charged In New Brighton Chase That Left Officer With Broken WristA 26-year-old Twin Cities man is facing assault and other charges after an officer suffered a broken wrist trying to arrest him as he drove away, with the officer hanging out of the car.
SEC Investigating Kodak After Stock Surge Following Drug Deal With US GovernmentEastman Kodak's potentially lucrative deal to help the U.S. government make more generic drugs domestically is threatening to turn into a regulatory headache for the fallen photography giant.
Couple Turns Former Dakota Co. Missile Site Into Their Home, Plan To Open Mediterranean Cooking SchoolDuring the Cold War, a piece of property in Dakota County served as a missile site and a launching pad. But in this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how its new owners are hoping to transition from missiles to Mediterranean cooking.
'We Know This Is A Recession, But We Don't Want This To Go Into Depression Territory,' Says Economics ProfessorWith the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
Water Cooler
😂 😭 🥺 Top The List Of Most-Used Emoji On This World Emoji DayThere are more than 1,800 different emojis to choose from, but that library is about to expand.
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.
