Fatal Crash Halts Traffic On Highway 65 In East BethelThe Minnesota Department of Transportation reported that all lanes had been blocked following the crash, which happened near Viking Boulevard.
Northern Iowa Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of Animal NeglectBarbara Kavars, 66, of Manly, was found guilty Friday of 14 counts of misdemeanor animal neglect in connection with the operation of a puppy mill.
VP Mike Pence's Trip To Wisconsin Rescheduled For Oct. 23Pence originally was scheduled to visit Wisconsin this past week. But that visit was rescheduled after Pence was sent to Turkey.
'It Feels Like Things Are Completely Off The Rails': In Iowa, Sen. Klobuchar Sounds Off Against Trump"They are in the middle of a slaughter in Syria, trying to now negotiate themselves out of a problem that was entirely of their making."
Man Charged After Illegally Base Jumping From Wis. Cell Tower, Getting Tangled 50 Ft. Off GroundA BASE jumper has been arrested and charged for criminal trespass after his parachute got tangled in the guy wires of a cell phone tower in northwestern Wisconsin.
Ramsey County Board To Vote On Opening Year-Round ShelterThe Ramsey County Board of Commissioners will vote on the proposal at their meeting next Tuesday.
Botched Miranda Warning Excludes Statements In Tibbetts CasePart of the case against a former farmhand charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts appears to be in jeopardy because of a botched Miranda warning. The Des Moines Register reports that prosecutors have agreed to exclude some statements that 25-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera reportedly made to police.
Hennepin County Sheriffs Announce Switch To Encrypted Radio SystemA new police call system is coming to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to give 911 callers more privacy, the office announced Friday. The decision comes after four years of advisory board discussions. The new system, the office said, will protect personal information callers provide to police such as domestic abuse information, addresses, or keypad codes.
Man Charged In North Mpls ‘Catastrophic’ Crash That Killed Pregnant Woman, Unborn Baby Minneapolis police say two people are in custody following a crash Thursday night on the city’s north side that killed a woman who was eight months pregnant as well as her unborn child.
Local News
Broderick Robinson Identified As Victim In Fond Du Lac Reservation ShootingThe Cloquet Police Department says the victim has already been released from the Duluth hospital he was taken to after the shooting.
Fatal Crash Halts Traffic On Highway 65 In East BethelThe Minnesota Department of Transportation reported that all lanes had been blocked following the crash, which happened near Viking Boulevard.
Northern Iowa Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of Animal NeglectBarbara Kavars, 66, of Manly, was found guilty Friday of 14 counts of misdemeanor animal neglect in connection with the operation of a puppy mill.
VP Mike Pence's Trip To Wisconsin Rescheduled For Oct. 23Pence originally was scheduled to visit Wisconsin this past week. But that visit was rescheduled after Pence was sent to Turkey.
'It Feels Like Things Are Completely Off The Rails': In Iowa, Sen. Klobuchar Sounds Off Against Trump"They are in the middle of a slaughter in Syria, trying to now negotiate themselves out of a problem that was entirely of their making."
Mother-Daughter Volleyball Duo Take On Player, Coach Roles On New Prague TeamAs the state volleyball playoffs get underway next week, one of the hottest teams in the state is led by quite the duo: a mother-daughter combo. Ask any athlete who's played for their parent and any parent who's coached their kid, and they'll tell you there's good and bad about that.
Video
Minnesota United FC Ready For 1st Playoff Game In Allianz FieldSporting director Manny Lagos and Loons commentator Callum Williams preview the match (4:29). WCCO Saturday Morning - October 19, 2019
In Iowa, Sen. Klobuchar Sounds Off Against TrumpDuring a campaign stop in Cedar Rapids, Klobuchar said Trump is hurting his own political fortunes and his own party, Mary McGuire reports (0:37). WCCO Saturday Morning - October 19, 2019
Fighting Continues Along Turkish-Syrian BorderSome say it hands Turkey a victory over the Kurds, Debra Alfarone reports (1:57). WCCO Saturday Morning - October 19, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff's Department Expects Switch To Encrypted Radio SystemPersonal information callers provide to police such as domestic abuse, addresses, or keypad codes will be protected, Mike Augustyniak reports (0:31). WCCO Saturday Morning - October 19, 2019
Water Main Break Floods Street In North LoopWater was overflowing from the manhole in front of the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Mary McGuire reports (). WCCO Saturday Morning - October 19, 2019
Raw Video: Security Camera Captures Fatal North Minneapolis CrashMinneapolis police are calling a wrong-way crash that killed a woman and her unborn child "catastrophic." Video courtesy Jessica Enwesi (0:15). WCCO 4 News At Noon - October 18, 2019
Politics
VP Mike Pence's Trip To Wisconsin Rescheduled For Oct. 23Pence originally was scheduled to visit Wisconsin this past week. But that visit was rescheduled after Pence was sent to Turkey.
'It Feels Like Things Are Completely Off The Rails': In Iowa, Sen. Klobuchar Sounds Off Against Trump"They are in the middle of a slaughter in Syria, trying to now negotiate themselves out of a problem that was entirely of their making."
Progress Made Towards Emergency Insulin LegislationFinger-pointing from both sides over a stalled emergency insulin bill produced a minor breakthrough Friday at the state capitol.
Walz To Meet Privately With Lawmakers On Insulin LegislationThe meeting is set for Friday at the Capitol.
Governor Walz Presses Lawmakers For Insulin CompromiseAt a morning news conference at the state capitol, Governor Tim Walz explained, "the deal has not come together. The uncertainty has gone on too long and insulin is not optional."
'Not Your Mascot' Rally Planned At The Commons To Speak Out Against Washington NFL Team's Name"Five years ago, we gathered outside TCF Bank Stadium to encourage the retirement of the Washington NFL team name," Mille Lacs Band Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin said. "Since then, nothing has changed."
Weather
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.
Latest MN Weather: Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado WarningsSevere weather is cropping up around Minnesota. Here is the latest.
Crime
Broderick Robinson Identified As Victim In Fond Du Lac Reservation ShootingThe Cloquet Police Department says the victim has already been released from the Duluth hospital he was taken to after the shooting.
Northern Iowa Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of Animal NeglectBarbara Kavars, 66, of Manly, was found guilty Friday of 14 counts of misdemeanor animal neglect in connection with the operation of a puppy mill.
Man Charged After Illegally Base Jumping From Wis. Cell Tower, Getting Tangled 50 Ft. Off GroundA BASE jumper has been arrested and charged for criminal trespass after his parachute got tangled in the guy wires of a cell phone tower in northwestern Wisconsin.
Botched Miranda Warning Excludes Statements In Tibbetts CasePart of the case against a former farmhand charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts appears to be in jeopardy because of a botched Miranda warning. The Des Moines Register reports that prosecutors have agreed to exclude some statements that 25-year-old Cristhian Bahena Rivera reportedly made to police.
Hennepin County Sheriffs Announce Switch To Encrypted Radio SystemA new police call system is coming to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to give 911 callers more privacy, the office announced Friday. The decision comes after four years of advisory board discussions. The new system, the office said, will protect personal information callers provide to police such as domestic abuse information, addresses, or keypad codes.
18-Year-Old Woman Killed In Wrong Way St. Paul Crash IdentifiedAuthorities in St. Paul continue to investigate a wrong way crash that killed an 18-year-old woman and injured seven other people Thursday evening.
Entertainment
Workin' For The Weekend: Entertainment Best BetsWorried your kids will go stir crazy for the long MEA weekend? Here are four fun ways to keep them busy.
Fillmore Minneapolis Announces 3 Nights Of Brandi Carlile To Open VenueThe Twin Cities' newest concert venue, Fillmore Minneapolis, will open its first week of business with a three-night run of Brandi Carlile in February.
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Coming To XcelRadiohead frontman Thom Yorke announced Tuesday he'll stop at the Xcel Energy Center for a show in April.
Prince Estate Speaks Out After 'Purple Rain' Plays At Trump Rally"The Prince Estate will never give permission to President Trump to use Prince’s songs."
Working For The Weekend: Entertainment Best BetsIt's the first weekend of October and you might be looking for ways to celebrate fall.
Landmark Theaters Bans Costumes At 'Joker' Screenings Over Violence ConcernsControversy has surrounded the movie ahead of its premiere as many -- especially families of mass shooting victims -- are concerned it could incite violence.
Health
4 More Hospitalized In Minnesota Over Flu, MDH ReportsWith last week's report of a single hospitalization, that brings the seasonal total to five.
For Some, Relaxation Only Triggers AnxietySome people may make themselves anxious intentionally, to avoid the letdown if something bad would happen. This is otherwise known as "contrast avoidance."
MDH Reports 2 More Minnesota Deaths Linked With VapingAuthorities say both of the newly-reported Minnesota cases involved people who were over 50 years old, and both of them died in September.
'Flavors Aren't A Problem': Vaping Retailers Push For Regulations, Not BansMore than 50 cities and counties in Minnesota now require people to be of drinking age to buy tobacco products.
Georgia Siblings Showcase 'NotOkay' App At Manova Health Summit In MinneapolisSeventeen-year-old Hannah Lucas and her 14-year-old brother Charlie took the stage at the Manova Health Summit in Minneapolis Tuesday to speak to a room full of medical and health experts about their new app, but they didn't want anyone to brush them off because of their ages.
Owning A Dog Could Help You Live Longer, Study FindsA new study showed that owning a dog could add years to your life.
Consumer
Disability Advocate Sues Minneapolis, Scooter Companies For ADA, Anti-Discrimination ViolationsFor many, e-scooters are a fast and fun way to get around. But for people with disabilities like Noah J. McCourt, those two wheels are terrifying.
'Flavors Aren't A Problem': Vaping Retailers Push For Regulations, Not BansMore than 50 cities and counties in Minnesota now require people to be of drinking age to buy tobacco products.
50th And France Parking Lot Could Transform Into Affordable HousingA surface parking lot near the border of Minneapolis and Edina may be transformed into affordable housing.
Taco Bell Recalls 2.3 Million Pounds Of Seasoned Beef After Metal Shaving FoundTaco Bell has voluntarily recalled about 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef from its restaurants and distribution centers after a customer found a metal shaving in their food.
Some Target Workers Allege Decreased Hours After Minimum Wage RaiseSome Target employees say while their wages are going up, their hours are going down.
Dissatisfaction Flying High On Sun Country Under New ManagementSun Country Airlines will highlight Tuesday what the company calls positive changes and future plans. But passengers have repeatedly reported to us their complaints about canceled flights and customer service.
Water Cooler
CEO Jonathan Wassertrum Puts His Desk In The Middle Of The OfficeSquareFoot CEO Jonathan Wassertrum says more people are coming by to see him, and ask questions than before.
Friends Say Dancing Vikings Fan Glen Raisanen Has Always Been Full Of Team SpiritA bystander caught his celebration at U.S. Bank Stadium this weekend and it's caught the attention of millions, catching him off guard.
Are Alexa, Siri And Other Digital Assistants Teaching Kids Bad Manners?A report last year by the U.K. based market research firm Childwise suggested that voice recognition gadgets could be teaching children to be rude and demanding.
Average Weekly Allowance For Kids Is Now $30 Per WeekParents expect their kids to do just over five hours of chores to earn that money.
Finding Minnesota: Hunters' Decoy Collection Numbers In Excess Of 500It's the time of year when hunters like John Southworth can't help but smile. And while sitting in a duck boat is fun, it's a different kind of hunting he really looks forward to.
Online Shopping Expected To Overtake In-Store Buying This Holiday SeasonIn its annual Holiday Outlook, PricewaterhouseCoopers says 54% of shoppers will go online for the holidays. That's up from 50% last year.
