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None Hurt After Vehicle Drives St. Paul RestaurantOfficials in St. Paul say no one was hurt Saturday after a vehicle drove into a building.

Sheriff: 1 Injured In St. Louis Co. UTV AccidentA 42-year-old man from Scandia was hurt early Saturday morning in a UTV accident, according to St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

Death Of Man Shot In Minneapolis Ruled HomicidePolice say the death of a 28-year-old man who was shot on a north Minneapolis street corner in June has been ruled a homicide.

Police Investigate Possible Drowning In Polk CountyAuthorities in western Wisconsin are investigating a person's death as a possible drowning.

Police: Woman In Custody Following Double Stabbing In MinneapolisA woman is in custody following a double stabbing Friday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Legislature Considers 'Clean Energy First' PolicyThe centerpiece of DFL lawmakers' plans to fight the climate crisis is a mandate that would make the energy grid carbon-free by 2050.

Twin Cities Marathon Saturday Events Cancelled Due To WeatherOrganizers say Saturday's events for the Twin Cities Marathon have been canceled due to lightning storms in the forecast.

Search Continues For Norbert Dantzman, 89, Last Seen In WisconsinOne month on, the search continues for 89-year-old Norbert Dantzman.

Me'Lea Connelly, Former Leader Of Minnesota’s First Black-Led Credit Union, Explains Why She Was Fired"I don’t believe that it’s necessary to, you know, attack someone’s character or ruin their reputation in order to move on with the work."
Local News
Milwaukee Homeless Camp Tenants Told To LeavePeople living at a homeless camp in downtown Milwaukee have been told they have to leave by the end of the month. The encampment is on state Department of Transportation property.

None Hurt After Vehicle Drives St. Paul RestaurantOfficials in St. Paul say no one was hurt Saturday after a vehicle drove into a building.

Sheriff: 1 Injured In St. Louis Co. UTV AccidentA 42-year-old man from Scandia was hurt early Saturday morning in a UTV accident, according to St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.

Death Of Man Shot In Minneapolis Ruled HomicidePolice say the death of a 28-year-old man who was shot on a north Minneapolis street corner in June has been ruled a homicide.

Police Investigate Possible Drowning In Polk CountyAuthorities in western Wisconsin are investigating a person's death as a possible drowning.

Police: Woman In Custody Following Double Stabbing In MinneapolisA woman is in custody following a double stabbing Friday night in Minneapolis.

Video
Twins Fans Pack Target Field To Watch ALDS Game 1While the Twins are in the Bronx, many of their fans are at Target Field to cheer on their team, reports Erin Hassanzadeh (2:09).
WCCO 4 News At 10 – October 4, 2019

Oktoberfest Comes To Ridgedale CenterOktoberfest comes to Macy's Lakeshore Grille at Ridgedale Center this Saturday. Chef Joe Studenberg joins us now. (2:44)
WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 4, 2019

Author Kevin Lovegreen Releases Latest Kids’ Book: ‘The Snake River Challenge’Nature enthusiast and author Kevin Lovegreen is releasing his latest kids' action adventure series. This time, Lucky Luke and his family go fly fishing in "The Snake River Challenge." (3:17)
WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 4, 2019

Cooking With WCCO: New Happy Hour Menu From GiuliaIn today's Cooking with WCCO, we're checking out the new happy hour menu at Giulia in downtown Minneapolis. Executive Chef Josh Hedquist is here with us in the 'CCO Kitchen. (3:34)
WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 4, 2019

Viewers React: What Are Your Weekend Plans?WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 4, 2019

DIY Friday: Nature Ideas For LearningTime for DIY Friday! Today we're getting some fun nature ideas for learning! Joining us now is Amy Blaubach, founder of Curious Minds. (3:25)
WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 4, 2019
Politics
Minnesota Legislature Considers 'Clean Energy First' PolicyThe centerpiece of DFL lawmakers' plans to fight the climate crisis is a mandate that would make the energy grid carbon-free by 2050.

Trump Administration Aims To Increase Demand For Ethanol Amid Push From Minnesota Lawmakers

Anti-Impeachment Protest Planned At Rep. Peterson's OfficeTrump Victory is organizing a counter-impeachment protest outside the Detroit Lakes office of Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, of Minnesota.

Minn. GOP Suggests Showing Up Early To Guarantee Spot At Trump Rally Next WeekOn October 10th, President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally at Target Center. The event starts at 7 p.m., but the doors open at 4 p.m., right around the start of rush hour on a workday.

Diabetes Activist Quinn Nystrom Enters Race For Minnesota's 8th DistrictDiabetes activist Quinn Nystrom is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge GOP Rep. Pete Stauber in northeastern Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.

Reality Check: New GOP Ads Target Minnesota Rep. Angie CraigMinnesota Democrat Angie Craig went to Congress in 2018 by flipping the district President Donald Trump won in 2016 from red to blue. Now, a new GOP ad claims Craig "broke her promise" by focusing on investigating the president instead of issues like prescription drugs and infrastructure.

Weather

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.

Minnesota Weather: Severe Weather Moves Across Parts Of Southern MinnesotaMonday brings a soggy start to the work week with scattered thunderstorms throughout the day.
Crime
Death Of Man Shot In Minneapolis Ruled HomicidePolice say the death of a 28-year-old man who was shot on a north Minneapolis street corner in June has been ruled a homicide.

Police: Woman In Custody Following Double Stabbing In MinneapolisA woman is in custody following a double stabbing Friday night in Minneapolis.

Brooklyn Park Couple Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Foster ChildA Brooklyn Park couple now await sentencing after pleading guilty to the death of a foster child under their care.

13-Year-Old Girl In Arrest Video Charged With Assaulting St. Paul OfficerOfficials say the 13-year-old girl seen being arrested by St. Paul police in a video widely shared on social media is charged with assault.

St. Cloud Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Man With Loaded Shotgun, Causing Standoff SituationSt. Cloud police say a 37-year-old St. Cloud man is in custody after threatening another man with a loaded shotgun inside his residence, resulting in a standoff situation with police.

16 Charged In Wis. Meth Distribution Operation, Including 3 From St. PaulAuthorities say 16 people have been charged in a methamphetamine distribution operation in central Wisconsin.

Entertainment

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.

Kenny Chesney Coming To U.S. Bank Stadium In MayKenny Chesney is slated to return to the Twin Cities in the spring.

Minn. Band 'Distant Edge' In Running To Open For Taylor Swift, Lizzo In HollywoodA band that formed at a Chaska middle school are semifinalists in a competition that could score them an opening gig for the like of Taylor Swift and Lizzo.

Jason Aldean Coming To XcelCountry star Jason Aldean announced Monday he'll stop at the Xcel Energy Center in March as part of his "We Back" tour.

'Come From Away' And 9/11's Real-Life Story Of HopeOn Sept. 11, 2001, Minnetonka’s LuAnn Yattaw was somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, on her way back from vacation, when the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all planes grounded.
Health

With Vaping Rates Up, Gov. Walz Calls On Legislature To Ban Flavored E-Cigs In Minnesota A new survey says one in four Minnesota 11th graders reported using an e-cigarette in the previous 30 days, a 54% increase from the same survey in 2016.

Minnesota Paid For Care For Dead Medicaid Recipients, Feds SayA federal audit estimates that Minnesota made $3.7 million in unallowed payments to managed care organizations from 2014 to 2016 for dead people who had been enrolled in Medicaid.

MNsure Premium Rates To Hold Steady In 2020, Show Market StabilityMinnesotans who buy health plans through the state-run health insurance exchange or directly from health insurers will see average premiums hold steady or decline next year.

Recall: Speedway Chicken Salad Sandwiches May Contain ListeriaThe parent company of Speedway stores is alerting the public of a recall involving their grab-and-go chicken salad sandwiches.

'It's Kind Of The Wild, Wild West': Minnesota Still Allows Unlicensed Midwifery As Home Births RiseSome midwives are warning that Minnesota's unregulated midwifery practices pose a danger to mothers and babies as home births rise.

Zantac Pulled From CVS, Hy-Vee ShelvesTwo major pharmacies are pulling heartburn medication from their shelves because of new concerns that it could cause cancer.
Consumer
Me'Lea Connelly, Former Leader Of Minnesota’s First Black-Led Credit Union, Explains Why She Was Fired"I don’t believe that it’s necessary to, you know, attack someone’s character or ruin their reputation in order to move on with the work."

Take A Tour Of Solar-Powered Twin Cities HomesIf you ever thought about going solar, this weekend is a perfect time to figure it out.

'Humanize My Hoodie' Label Aims To Destigmatize Fashion Trends Worn By People Of ColorSole says the activism part is built on love and the hope that through conversation hearts and minds can change.

Hy-Vee: Payment Process Breach Reported In July May Have Affected Some Customers Since NovemberHy-Vee said that customer data could have been accessed from as long ago as Dec. 14, 2018 at some locations' fuel pumps, and as long ago as Jan. 15, 2019 at restaurants and drive-thru coffee shops.

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.

Avoid The '1st Frost Rush': Now's The Time To Get Your Furnace CheckedA Hastings man got a scary surprise during a yearly check-up of his furnace.

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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.

Average Man Knows Their Partner Is 'The One' Within 7 MonthsThe survey also showed some common nudging techniques used to get men to propose included watching TV or movies involving weddings.

Airline Unveils Baby Seat Map To Allow Passengers To Avoid Crying InfantsJapan Airlines has revealed a new tool that lets you dodge infants when you book your seat.

Older People Enjoy Life More Than Younger People, Study FindsOn a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your happiness? A new survey of Brits shows they rate their happiness at 6.3 out of 10.

Audiences Think There Are Too Many Movie Previews, Survey FindsAge is a factor, though, with millennials and Generation Z members saying they're OK with more trailers than older people are.

Owning A Home Is The American Dream For Fewer AmericansA survey shows 45 percent of millennials say the cost of living is keeping them from buying a home.

CBS National News
Trump tweets Romney attacks as Pompeo says "it doesn't bother me a lick""Look, nations do this," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Greece
Technology aimed at preventing pedestrian accidents is failing in the most dangerous of situationsNew technology aimed at preventing pedestrian accidents may be failing in the most dangerous of situations. According to the department of transportation, on average a pedestrian was killed every 88 minutes in a traffic accident in 2017. Kris Van Cleave reports.
LAX to end rideshare and taxi curbside pickupsStarting later this month, Los Angeles International Airport will end rideshare and taxi curbside pickups. Travelers will instead have to take a shuttle bus to catch their ride. Farrah Fazal reports.
Ukraine prosecutor to review company tied to Hunter BidenThe impeachment inquiry is making waves overseas. Ukraine's top prosecutor says he is opening an investigation into the company tied to Hunter Biden. Roxana Saberi reports.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, October 5, 2019Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
House Democrats take impeachment inquiry to the White HouseHouse Democrats are taking their impeachment inquiry straight to the White House. CBS News has obtained a copy of their subpoena, demanding a long list of documents about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine. Ben Tracy reports.
CBS World News
Trump tweets Romney attacks as Pompeo says "it doesn't bother me a lick""Look, nations do this," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Greece
Death toll nears 100 in Iraq as anti-government protest enter a fifth dayThe death toll in Iraq from anti-government protests has risen to nearly 100 people with more than 3,000 injured in the fifth day of protests. The protesters are speaking out against what they say is corruption, high unemployment and terrible public services.
Ukraine prosecutor to review company tied to Hunter BidenThe impeachment inquiry is making waves overseas. Ukraine's top prosecutor says he is opening an investigation into the company tied to Hunter Biden. Roxana Saberi reports.
House Democrats take impeachment inquiry to the White HouseHouse Democrats are taking their impeachment inquiry straight to the White House. CBS News has obtained a copy of their subpoena, demanding a long list of documents about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine. Ben Tracy reports.
Nearly 100 dead as Iraq protests continue into fifth daySaudi-owned television station Al-Arabiya said masked gunmen stormed their Baghdad offices, injuring several employees and smashing their equipment
Trump order denies visas to immigrants who can't pay for health careIt's the latest crackdown on legal immigration from the Trump administration

