WCCO-TV Road Tests Four Free Traffic AppsWith the help of Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata, WCCO-TV puts four free traffic apps to the test: Google Maps, Apple Maps, Inrix, and Waze.
Flashback: The 1st Intercollegiate Basketball Game Was Played At HamlineBack then, there were no three-pointers. Each bucket counted for a single point. Players weren't allowed to dribble, but rather just pivot and pass.
Researchers: Minnesota Farm Incomes Hit Historic Low In 2018Dairy farms are especially feeling the pinch after years of low milk prices. Data shows 2018 may have been the worst year since the 1980s.
State Patrol: 1 Dead After Vehicle Found In Straight RiverAuthorities say a 71-year-old man died Monday after his pickup truck went off the highway and into the Straight River in Steele County.
1 Arrested After Standoff In NorthfieldA man was arrested Monday night after a standoff near the intersection of Heritage Drive and Jefferson Road in Northfield.
From 'Witch Hunt' To 2020 Slogan: Trump Sees Mueller As Election BoostWhile the entire report has yet to be released to Congress and the public, and even as Mueller did not make a determination of whether the president obstructed justice, President Trump viewed Attorney General William Barr's outline of principal findings as a complete vindication.
Coaches, Others In College Admissions Scandal Plead Not GuiltyA dozen sports coaches, test administrators and others have pleaded not guilty to participating in a nationwide college admissions scam.
2 Charged In 64-Pound Meth Bust In Minneapolis Two people have been charged after officers recovered approximately 64 pounds of methamphetamine from a residence in downtown Minneapolis.
Some Parks Could Be Closed For Months Due To Spring FloodingAs of right now, officials say it's unclear whether the parks will even be available for Memorial Day weekend.
Local News
Police Warn Of Theft Increase During Spring BreakWith school out this week in the Apple Valley area, the police department expects burglaries to increase, specifically at homes travelers have left behind.
WCCO-TV Road Tests Four Free Traffic AppsWith the help of Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata, WCCO-TV puts four free traffic apps to the test: Google Maps, Apple Maps, Inrix, and Waze.
Flashback: The 1st Intercollegiate Basketball Game Was Played At HamlineBack then, there were no three-pointers. Each bucket counted for a single point. Players weren't allowed to dribble, but rather just pivot and pass.
Researchers: Minnesota Farm Incomes Hit Historic Low In 2018Dairy farms are especially feeling the pinch after years of low milk prices. Data shows 2018 may have been the worst year since the 1980s.
State Patrol: 1 Dead After Vehicle Found In Straight RiverAuthorities say a 71-year-old man died Monday after his pickup truck went off the highway and into the Straight River in Steele County.
1 Arrested After Standoff In NorthfieldA man was arrested Monday night after a standoff near the intersection of Heritage Drive and Jefferson Road in Northfield.
Video
WCCO-TV Road Tests Four Free Traffic AppsWith the help of Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata, WCCO-TV puts four free traffic apps to the test: Google Maps, Apple Maps, Inrix and Waze, Liz Collin reports (3:05). WCCO 4 News At 10 – March 25, 2019
Researchers: MN Farm Incomes Hit Historic Low In 2018Dairy farms are especially feeling the pinch after years of low milk prices, Jennifer Mayerle reports (2:10). WCCO 4 News At 10 – March 25, 2019
1 Arrested After Standoff In NorthfieldA man was arrested Monday night after a standoff near the intersection of Heritage Drive and Jefferson Road in Northfield (00:19). WCCO 4 News At 10 – March 25, 2019
State Patrol: 1 Dead After Vehicle Found In Straight RiverAuthorities say a 71-year-old man died Monday after his pickup truck went off the highway and into the Straight River in Steele County (00:26). WCCO 4 News At 10 – March 25, 2019
Police Warn Of Theft Increase During Spring BreakWith school out this week in the Apple Valley area, the police department expects burglaries to increase, specifically at homes travelers have left behind, Jeff Wagner reports (1:56). WCCO 4 News At 10 – March 25, 2019
Charges: Man Linked To Several Rapes, RobberiesA 24-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges accusing him of a string of rapes, attempted rapes and robberies, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield reports (1:41). WCCO 4 News At 6 – March 25, 2019
Politics
From 'Witch Hunt' To 2020 Slogan: Trump Sees Mueller As Election BoostWhile the entire report has yet to be released to Congress and the public, and even as Mueller did not make a determination of whether the president obstructed justice, President Trump viewed Attorney General William Barr's outline of principal findings as a complete vindication.
House Democratic Budget Plan Includes College Tuition FreezeLeaders of the Minnesota House Democratic majority have unveiled a budget framework that's similar to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's proposed budget but adds a tuition freeze for students at public colleges and universities.
Minnesota Senate OKs Hands-Free Driving Bill, All But Assuring PassageHands-free bills have been proposed for ten years at the Minnesota State Capitol, including last year when a hands-free bill went nowhere in the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota House GOP Proposes Crackdown On Child Care FraudMinnesota House Republicans have unveiled an extensive proposal to crack down on fraud in the state's Child Care Assistance Program and other public programs.
Minnesota Senate Beefs Up Internal Sexual Harassment RulesThe Minnesota Senate is now operating under stricter internal rules meant to combat sexual harassment against its members, staff and other people who have business at the Senate.
Democrats Fight For Public Release Of Mueller Report
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
Police Warn Of Theft Increase During Spring BreakWith school out this week in the Apple Valley area, the police department expects burglaries to increase, specifically at homes travelers have left behind.
Coaches, Others In College Admissions Scandal Plead Not GuiltyA dozen sports coaches, test administrators and others have pleaded not guilty to participating in a nationwide college admissions scam.
2 Charged In 64-Pound Meth Bust In Minneapolis Two people have been charged after officers recovered approximately 64 pounds of methamphetamine from a residence in downtown Minneapolis.
'All People Deserve Justice': Alleged Serial Rapist Caught In Mpls.Minneapolis investigators say they've caught a serial rapist.
Charges: Mpls. Man Linked To Several Rapes & RobberiesA 24-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges accusing him of a string of rapes, attempted rapes and robberies.
Police: Man Arrested After Being Found With Stolen Firearms, Materials That Could Make ExplosivesPolice in Eden Prairie have arrested a suspicious person they say was in possession of stolen firearms and materials that could be used to make explosive devices.
Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez Tour To Stop At Xcel Energy Center This SummerSinger, actress and entertainment powerhouse Jennifer Lopez is slated to perform at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul this summer.
Free Jonas Brothers, Chainsmokers Concerts Announced For Final Four WeekendThe Jonas Brothers -- made up of Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas -- have sold millions of records since arriving on the scene in the aughts.
Hennepin Co. Library Hosts Emilio Estevez, Screening Of New Film Actor Emilio Estevez will be at the Hennepin County Library Sunday for a free screening of his new movie, "The Public."
The Black Keys To Perform Target Center In SeptemberThe rock band, winner of six Grammy Awards, will be taking their "Let's Rock" tour to the Twin Cities on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Channy Leaneagh Of POLIÇA Suffers Back Injury Dealing With Ice DamsWell-known Minnesota musician, Channy Leaneagh of POLIÇA, is recovering after she fell and broke her back attempting to deal with one of winter’s biggest headaches: ice dams.
Report: Construction Begins On Live Nation's North Loop Concert VenueConstruction work has officially started for a 2,000-person concert venue in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood.
Health
Survey: Nearly Half Of Americans Encounter ‘Gymtimidation’About half of Americans are intimidated by working out in front of others at the gym, according to a new survey.
True Adulthood Reached Roughly At 30, Researchers ArgueA new study from Oxford researchers says people don't reach full adulthood until they're 30. They say the brain undergoes key changes that take place over three decades.
Rep. Omar: Gay Conversion Therapy Is 'Torture'Rep. Ilhan Omar has rallied LGBTQ youth in support of a Minnesota bill to ban gay conversion therapy for minors or vulnerable adults.
Walz Urges Lawmakers Not To Let Tax On Health Care Providers ExpireWalz is up against Republicans who want to let the tax expire. House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt says keeping it would raise health care costs for all Minnesotans.
Most New HIV Cases Are Transmitted By People Who Are Undiagnosed Or Untreated, CDC SaysThe majority of new HIV infections in the United States -- 80 percent -- are transmitted by people who don't know they have the virus or by people who are diagnosed and not receiving care, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Minnesota House OKs Ban On Vaping In Restaurants, WorkplacesThe bill would restrict the use of e-cigarettes wherever tobacco smoking is already banned.
Consumer
WCCO-TV Road Tests Four Free Traffic AppsWith the help of Pioneer Press tech writer Julio Ojeda-Zapata, WCCO-TV puts four free traffic apps to the test: Google Maps, Apple Maps, Inrix, and Waze.
Legislative Panel Takes Up Gov. Walz Transportation PlanThe Minnesota Legislature has begun work in earnest on Gov. Tim Walz's transportation plan, including his disputed proposal to raise the state's gasoline tax by 20 cents.
Customers Of Edina's Scheherazade Jewelers Left In Lurch After Sudden ClosureThe sign outside the Galleria Mall in Edina still bears their name, but it's a different story on the inside for Scheherazade Jewelers.
The Most Inexpensive Rentals In Minneapolis Right NowWe took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Minneapolis to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.
A Look Inside Life Time's Co-Working Space In St. Louis ParkTwin Cities-based Life Time continues to expand beyond its athletic roots. This time, it's into co-working spaces.
General Mills Posts Better-Than-Expected 3Q ResultsGeneral Mills Inc. shares rallied in early trading Wednesday after the food company posted better-than-expected results and raised its guidance.
Water Cooler
True Adulthood Reached Roughly At 30, Researchers ArgueA new study from Oxford researchers says people don't reach full adulthood until they're 30. They say the brain undergoes key changes that take place over three decades.
And The Most Popular Dog Breed This Year Is ...National Puppy Day is almost here, and if you're looking to adopt a new friend into your household, there are certain breeds that have been deemed more popular than the rest.
Minnetonka's Andy Steinfeldt, 71, Breaks World Planking RecordSteinfeldt broke the Guinness World Record for his age holding an abdominal plank position. He held the plank for 38 minutes, breaking the previous record of 36 minutes, 58 seconds.
Sid Hartman Turns 99!Sid has been a staple of the Minnesota sports scene for decades now. He took his first job on the sports desk for the Minneapolis Times in 1944.
Do You Care If You're Smarter Than A Robot?Would you get mad if you were outsmarted by a robot? New research shows that many people would be.
Most-Searched Pie In Minnesota: French Silk, According To GoogleIt's March 14 and Minnesotans are celebrating Pi Day the only way anyone ever should -- with lots of delicious pie.
