Twitter Takes Down Account That Helped Spread Lincoln Memorial Confrontation VideoCovington Catholic High School in Kentucky is reopened Wednesday morning after safety concerns shuttered it Tuesday in the wake of a videotaped encounter involving its students, Native American marchers, and black activists in Washington.
'New Expectations': Orono Teacher Helps Third-Graders Transition To New School WCCO This Morning heads to Orono to meet a teacher helping her students transition to a new building.
Blizzard Conditions In Store For Parts Of MinnesotaA Winter Storm Watch originally put into effect for northwest Minnesota has been extended.
Why Do Our Noses Run When It's Cold?Later this week, the temperatures are once again expected to dip below zero. That means there’s a good chance your nose will start dripping when you step outside.
Lourey Wins Democratic Primary For Senate SeatStu Lourey has won a Democratic primary for an open state Senate seat. Lourey eased past Michelle Lee Tuesday evening in unofficial returns for a special election in northern Minnesota.
TSA Workers At MSP Airport Support Each Other With Makeshift Food BankTravelers going through security at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport continue to see the highest wait times in the country, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
‘Give Trump The Money’: DFL Rep. Collin Peterson Supports Border Wall FundingDemocratic Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson says he's not against the border wall, and there are places that need it.
Dream Job Alert: Oscar Mayer Hiring Wienermobile DriversOscar Mayer has the perfect job for anyone seeking to travel the country. The Wisconsin-based company is seeking Wienermobile drivers and spokespeople.
New Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson Pleads Guilty To DWINew Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson was sitting in Ramsey County Jail Tuesday afternoon, charged with driving under the influence.
Local News
Blizzard Warning: Strong Winds, Whiteout Conditions Expected In Western MinnesotaA blast of winter weather is expected to rush into western Minnesota Wednesday night, with strong winds whipping up snow, creating extremely hazardous driving conditions.
'New Expectations': Orono Teacher Helps Third-Graders Transition To New School WCCO This Morning heads to Orono to meet a teacher helping her students transition to a new building.
Blizzard Conditions In Store For Parts Of MinnesotaA Winter Storm Watch originally put into effect for northwest Minnesota has been extended.
Why Do Our Noses Run When It's Cold?Later this week, the temperatures are once again expected to dip below zero. That means there’s a good chance your nose will start dripping when you step outside.
Lourey Wins Democratic Primary For Senate SeatStu Lourey has won a Democratic primary for an open state Senate seat. Lourey eased past Michelle Lee Tuesday evening in unofficial returns for a special election in northern Minnesota.
TSA Workers At MSP Airport Support Each Other With Makeshift Food BankTravelers going through security at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport continue to see the highest wait times in the country, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Video
Excellent Educator: Diane UrickKim Johnson reports on how the Orono teacher helps third-graders get comfortable in a new grade and building (2:12). WCCO This Morning – Jan. 23, 2019
Insurance Giant Takes Over Naming Rights For Miller ParkAs one might expect, fans aren’t happy about it (1:51). WCCO This Morning – Jan. 23, 2019
Tipping The TSA: What’s Allowed, What’s NotChristiane Cordero reports on the rules around helping out federal workers furloughed during the on-going government shutdown (2:33). WCCO This Morning – Jan. 23, 2019
Oscar Mayer Hiring Wienermobile DriversOscar Mayer has the perfect job for anyone seeking to travel the country, reports Frank Vascellaro (0:53).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – January 22, 2019
Why Do Our Noses Run When It's Cold?There’s a good chance your nose will start dripping when you step outside during our cold snap later this week, and Heather Brown explains why (2:20).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – January 22, 2019
New Brighton Mayor Pleads Guilty To DWIValerie Johnson sat before her community and colleagues Tuesday to ask for forgiveness, reports Mary McGuire (2:11).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – January 22, 2019
Politics
Lourey Wins Democratic Primary For Senate SeatStu Lourey has won a Democratic primary for an open state Senate seat. Lourey eased past Michelle Lee Tuesday evening in unofficial returns for a special election in northern Minnesota.
TSA Workers At MSP Airport Support Each Other With Makeshift Food BankTravelers going through security at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport continue to see the highest wait times in the country, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
‘Give Trump The Money’: DFL Rep. Collin Peterson Supports Border Wall FundingDemocratic Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson says he's not against the border wall, and there are places that need it.
New Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson Pleads Guilty To DWINew Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson was sitting in Ramsey County Jail Tuesday afternoon, charged with driving under the influence.
‘U’ Spending $500K Daily Due To Government Shutdown Funding LossUniversity of Minnesota and government officials met Tuesday to hear about how costly of an impact the shutdown has been.
Minnesota's Hands-Free Device Bill Passes 1st CommitteeLegislative leaders have said they expect hands-free legislation will be enacted this year, and with bipartisan support.
Weather
No Shortage Of Defenders For TV Meteorologist Fired Over Racial SlurA TV meteorologist in the upstate New York city of Rochester has had no shortage of defenders after he was fired for apparently uttering a racial slur on air. WHEC fired Jeremy Kappell after he was accused of referring to a park in his weather report as "Martin Luther Coon King Jr. Park."
Good Question: How Do Birds Survive Minnesota Winters?Not all Minnesota birds head for warmer temperatures in the winter. Birds like woodpeckers, sparrow, crows, hawks and some robins end up sticking it out up north.
Light Snow Storm Causes 400 Crashes On Minnesota RoadsWCCO-TV Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the light snow storm that kicked off Wednesday afternoon will be gone by Thursday morning’s commute. But despite low snow totals, the system wreaked havoc on Minnesota roads.
Crime
New Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson Pleads Guilty To DWINew Brighton Mayor Valerie Johnson was sitting in Ramsey County Jail Tuesday afternoon, charged with driving under the influence.
Private School Says Teacher Abused 7 Boys 5 Decades AgoWard Bates taught at Minneapolis' Blake School after leaving Landon School in Maryland.
St. Paul Man, 25, Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old BoyA 25-year-old St. Paul man faces a murder charge after a 3-year-old boy he was watching died from major internal injuries, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.
McDonald's Manager Accused Of Raping Teen Employee Has First Court AppearanceA man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl at the McDonald's restaurant while he was her supervisor will have his first court appearance Tuesday.
Sheriff: Man Finds Help In Nearby Fish House After Truck Breaks Through Ice Officials in central Minnesota say a man was able to get himself to a nearby fish house after his pickup truck broke through the ice on a frozen lake.
Report: Minnesota Sees Significant Drop In Number Of Refugees Coming InLast year, Minnesota saw the lowest number of refugees come to the state in more than a decade.
Entertainment
2019 Oscar Nominations: The Complete ListThe nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning, with "The Favourite" and "Roma" leading all films with ten nominations each.
First Woman To Publicly Accuse R. Kelly On Cultural Shift: 'They're Believing Now'In 2002, the singer Sparkle, whose real name is Stephanie Edwards, claimed her niece was the underage girl in an infamous sex video featuring R. Kelly. Although a jury acquitted R. Kelly, the Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" now credits Sparkle with shining a light on some of his alleged abuses.
Foreigner To Play Treasure Island On May 26The iconic rock band behind the 80s hits “I Want To Know What Love Is” and “Waiting For A Girl Like You” is slated to play Treasure Island Resort & Casino on May 26.
Sony Music Reportedly Drops R. Kelly From Roster Of ArtistsSony Music has decided to part ways with embattled R&B singer R. Kelly, who faces numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, according to reports.
Working For The Weekend: Entertainment Best BetsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday. That means a long holiday weekend for some of you and for kids!
Iconic Guitarist Santana Bringing 'Supernatural Now' Tour To Xcel This SummerIconic guitarist Carlos Santana is celebrating two momentous career anniversaries on a North American tour that has a stop in Minnesota this summer.
Health
Why Do Our Noses Run When It's Cold?Later this week, the temperatures are once again expected to dip below zero. That means there’s a good chance your nose will start dripping when you step outside.
Allina To Implement Visitor Restrictions Citing Widespread InfluenzaAllina Health announced Monday it will temporarily impose visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals due to widespread influenza.
Children Get Free Dental Work During 'Give Kids A Smile Event'Kids in need of some dental work have the chance to get it for free.
‘It Can Happen Anywhere’: How To Protect Yourself From Radon Exposure
MNsure Reports Record Of Nearly 124,000 Health Care Sign-UpsMinnesota's state-run health insurance exchange has achieved a record number of sign-ups in its sixth open enrollment period.
Wis. Gov. Evers Say He May Make '1st Step' Toward Medical Pot LegalizationEvers was asked about his views on marijuana and said he favors legalization but doesn't want to rush it.
Consumer
CDC Study: Work Food Often Impacts Health NegativelyFood offered at work is a perk many people would like. But a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there is a price to pay.
WCCO Viewers’ Choice For Best International Grocery StoreThere probably isn't a word in our Minnesota lexicon that prompts a more Pavlovian response than Cossetta -- your choice for the best international grocery store in Minnesota!
Reality Check: Recreational Marijuana In MinnesotaMinnesota lawmakers got their first look this week at the emotional debate over legalizing marijuana.
DeRusha Eats: Rustica's Long Road To Baguette HeavenThe baguette -- long and skinny, crispy and chewy -- has dozens of little steps to make it taste good.
TSA, Unable To Pay Workers, Holding 'Fast-Track' Event To Fill 40 MSP Airport JobsThe TSA is hosting a fast-track hiring event for MSP Airport this weekend to fill 40 job openings.
Gas Prices Keep Falling, For NowAAA says the price of crude oil has been slowly increasing since the beginning of the year.
Water Cooler
Italian Town Of Sambuca In Sicily Sells Homes For A DollarLooking for a dose of instant sunshine to help you through the winter? This latest deal out of Italy could be just the warm jolt of vitamin D you need.
Stay-At-Home Moms Deserve $160K+ Salary, Survey SaysThe different roles played by mothers included accountant, coach, dietitian, plumber, tailor, judge, janitor, nurse and psychologist.
The Next Big Sporting Trend Could Be Jetpack RacingThe U.S. company Jetpack Aviation says it's completed test flights to see how close two jetpacks can fly next to each other.
Tips To Help You Keep Your New Year's ResolutionExperts say to make your resolutions stick you should focus on what you really want, not what's trendy.
Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Ready To Welcome 2019An estimated 1 million people gather around Manhattan’s Times Square each New Year’s Eve, while millions more watch the ball drop on television and online.
Social Media Erupts Over New Instagram UpdateThe update now has users tap or swipe horizontally through their feed, versus vertically.
