Source: Trump Was Taped Talking Of Paying Playboy ModelThe FBI has the recording, which lawyer Michael Cohen made two months before Trump's 2016 election.
Man Accused Of Shooting Officers Was Angry Over Lease TerminationAllen Bilderback became aggressive and dangerous when he learned they were terminating his lease and independent living services.
McDonald’s To Halt Salad Sales In MinnesotaHealth officials say there have been 163 reports of people with illnesses associated with the cyclospora parasite since the outbreak was announced a week ago.
Reward Upped To $1,500 Over Large Roadside Trash PileKEYC reports that the garbage first showed up along 470th Street near Highway 13 on June 6.
Police: Car Windows Shattered, Spray Painted In PlymouthThe Plymouth Police Department is investigating as many as 26 reports of vandalism in the city on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Park Couple Indicted For Murder Of Foster ChildAccording to a petition to terminate the parental rights of the Dirks’ four other children, police were called to the couple’s Brooklyn Park home on Nov. 6 because the 3-year-old was not breathing.
City Council Approves Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction LayoutThe reconstruction is set to take place on Hennepin Avenue next year, from Washington Avenue South to 12th Street.
Swanson Pressured To Dump Nolan As Running MateA report said one of Nolan's top congressional aides, Jim Swiderski, was allowed to leave quietly rather than be fired over alleged sexual harassment.
2 City Council Members Brawl At Heated MeetingCouncil members said they saw Joshua Hagen kick Jerald Brown in the face while the latter was on all fours on the ground.
Local News
Minneapolis Council Adopts Electric Scooter Ordinance, Lays Out Ground RulesA new transit option for downtown Minneapolis pedestrians looks like it's here to stay.
Man Accused Of Shooting Officers Was Angry Over Lease TerminationAllen Bilderback became aggressive and dangerous when he learned they were terminating his lease and independent living services.
McDonald’s To Halt Salad Sales In MinnesotaHealth officials say there have been 163 reports of people with illnesses associated with the cyclospora parasite since the outbreak was announced a week ago.
Reward Upped To $1,500 Over Large Roadside Trash PileKEYC reports that the garbage first showed up along 470th Street near Highway 13 on June 6.
Police: Car Windows Shattered, Spray Painted In PlymouthThe Plymouth Police Department is investigating as many as 26 reports of vandalism in the city on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Park Couple Indicted For Murder Of Foster ChildAccording to a petition to terminate the parental rights of the Dirks’ four other children, police were called to the couple’s Brooklyn Park home on Nov. 6 because the 3-year-old was not breathing.
Video
Meet Falicity, Our Pet Guest Of The WeekOriginally from Georgia, 2-year-old terrier mix Falicity can’t wait to find the perfect new home here in Minnesota (01:23). WCCO 4 News At Noon - July 20, 2018
Aquatennial To Celebrate Its 78th YearThere are a number of new events happening this year that will be worth checking out (02:33). WCCO 4 News At Noon - July 20, 2018
3 Injured After Overnight Shooting In MinneapolisThe shooting took place this morning around 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue North, near the Rouge Nightclub (00:25). WCCO 4 News At Noon - July 20, 2018
Man Accused Of Shooting South St. Paul Police Officers IdentifiedDustin Bilderback is now in Dakota County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder (00:41). WCCO 4 News At Noon - July 20, 2018
Minneapolis Will Celebrate Sister Cities on SundayBill Deef, of Meet Minneapolis, shares information on Sunday’s Sister Cities Day, during which Minneapolis will celebrate all 12 of its Sister Cities (02:56). WCCO Mid-Morning – July 20, 2018
Battle of the Birdhouses To Benefit Sunshine ClubMary Farnham explains the Battle of the Birdhouses event set for Saturday at Bywood East Health Care in Minneapolis (02:49). WCCO Mid-Morning - July 20, 2018
Politics
Source: Trump Was Taped Talking Of Paying Playboy ModelThe FBI has the recording, which lawyer Michael Cohen made two months before Trump's 2016 election.
Swanson Pressured To Dump Nolan As Running MateA report said one of Nolan's top congressional aides, Jim Swiderski, was allowed to leave quietly rather than be fired over alleged sexual harassment.
2 City Council Members Brawl At Heated MeetingCouncil members said they saw Joshua Hagen kick Jerald Brown in the face while the latter was on all fours on the ground.
Democrats Wrestle With Election-Year Health Care MessageAll Democrats oppose President Donald Trump's repeated efforts to scuttle former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
Reality Check: Left-Leaning Group Takes On Pawlenty In New AdAn emotional new TV ad accuses former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty of balancing the state budget by cutting funds for sick kids.
Rep. Nolan Faces Questions Over Staffer Dismissed For HarassmentRep. Rick Nolan is facing questions about his handling of a former staffer accused of harassing and groping young female interns.
Weather
Tornadoes Sweep Through Iowa, Injuring At Least 7Police say people have been taken to a local hospital after a tornado hit a factory in Pella where some people were working.
Lightning Strikes Suspected Culprit In 2 Metro FiresLightning strikes are likely the culprit for at least two fires in the Twin Cities Thursday night
Tornado Watch Issued For Several Counties In Northern MinnesotaThe National Weather Service says possible severe storms could rumble over a large swath of northwestern and north-central Minnesota, bringing wind gusts up to 70 mph, lime-sized hail and a few tornadoes.
Crime
Man Accused Of Shooting Officers Was Angry Over Lease TerminationAllen Bilderback became aggressive and dangerous when he learned they were terminating his lease and independent living services.
Reward Upped To $1,500 Over Large Roadside Trash PileKEYC reports that the garbage first showed up along 470th Street near Highway 13 on June 6.
Police: Car Windows Shattered, Spray Painted In PlymouthThe Plymouth Police Department is investigating as many as 26 reports of vandalism in the city on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Park Couple Indicted For Murder Of Foster ChildAccording to a petition to terminate the parental rights of the Dirks’ four other children, police were called to the couple’s Brooklyn Park home on Nov. 6 because the 3-year-old was not breathing.
2 City Council Members Brawl At Heated MeetingCouncil members said they saw Joshua Hagen kick Jerald Brown in the face while the latter was on all fours on the ground.
Ohio Killer Spared After Extent Of Childhood Abuse RevealedWhen Tibbetts was a boy, he and his brothers were tied to a single bed at night, were not fed properly, were thrown down stairs, had their fingers beaten with spatulas and were burned on heating registers, according to Tibbetts' application for mercy last year.
Entertainment
New Theater Opening In Woodbury With Strict ‘No Texting Or Talking’ PolicyDo you really hate when people text or talk while watching movies in the theater? A new theater in Woodbury is looking to eliminate that annoyance.
Toby Keith Coming To Wayzata Beach BashThe "Should've Been a Cowboy Tour XXV," is based on Keith's debut single and first number-one hit 25 years ago.
VOTE: Which Should Win MTV VMA's Song Of The Year?MTV announced that Cardi B is the most nominated act at this year's show, with 10 nominations.
'Game of Thrones' Tops Emmy Nominations With 22 Bids"Game of Thrones" roared back onto the Emmy Award battlefield, topping Thursday's nominations with 22 bids but with a formidable opponent in last year's winner, "The Handmaid's Tale," while a streaming platform made history by earning the most bids for the first time.
Working For The Weekend: Dragon Boat Festival, Lakefront Music Fest & MoreDuring summer, Minnesotans love to be outside.We found plenty to do outdoors this weekend, including a parade, fireworks, live music and more if you are Workin' for the Weekend.
Sarah Palin Says She Was Duped By Sacha Baron CohenThe former Alaska governor wrote she and a daughter traveled across the country for what she thought was a legitimate interview.
Health
Democrats Wrestle With Election-Year Health Care MessageAll Democrats oppose President Donald Trump's repeated efforts to scuttle former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
After Losing Husband, Prior Lake Woman's Baby Battling Heart DefectA Minnesota mother is finding her new normal after her husband passed away just days before their first child was born.
MDH: 7 Minnesotans Infected With Salmonella Linked To Hy-Vee Pasta SaladHealth officials say that seven Minnesotans suffered a Salmonella infection in connection to a outbreak linked to a Hy-Vee pasta salad.
States: Workaround Succeeding After Cut In Health SubsidiesA workaround by states to counter Trump administration cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies has largely succeeded in protecting consumers from higher costs, California and 17 other states said.
UnitedHealth Puts Up Big Profit Numbers In 2nd QuarterUnitedHealth Group's second quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations, helped by a surge in government-funded coverage, and the nation's largest health insurer hiked its 2018 forecast again.
Nap Store Opens In NYC, Offers 45-Min. Nap Session For $25We all value our sleep, but would you pay to get some shut eye?
Consumer
How To Avoid Fraudulent Property ListingsThe most common types of schemes include bait-and-switch, where the landlord advertises a different property than the one available.
New Boat Designs Could Stop Aquatic Invasive SpeciesThere is a radical new approach to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Crocs' New High-Heel Model Sells BrisklyThe shoes are so popular that some styles are even sold out, and are going on the aftermarket for significantly more than original prices.
Local Businesses Feel Impact Of Worldwide Vanilla ShortageEnjoying your favorite scoop of ice cream or bakery treat could soon cost you more dough.
UnitedHealth Puts Up Big Profit Numbers In 2nd QuarterUnitedHealth Group's second quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations, helped by a surge in government-funded coverage, and the nation's largest health insurer hiked its 2018 forecast again.
How $300K Homes Differ Based On Where You BuyLast month, the median home price hit $270,000 in the Twin Cities. The average price buyers paid topped $300,000. What would that get you?
Water Cooler
Sailors Tell U.S. Navy, 'We Want Beards'Now that women in the Navy can wear ponytails, men want beards. Beards were banned in 1984.
'Chowchella' Cancelled After Coachella Sends Cease-And-DesistSecondhand Hounds noted that they have plans for a 2019 music festival "that will be a big win for people and animals alike."
Crocs' New High-Heel Model Sells BrisklyThe shoes are so popular that some styles are even sold out, and are going on the aftermarket for significantly more than original prices.
VOTE: Which Should Win MTV VMA's Song Of The Year?MTV announced that Cardi B is the most nominated act at this year's show, with 10 nominations.
Nat'l Blue Cheese Dressing Day The Result Of Errant TweetThe founder of Buffalo's annual chicken wing festival is offering foodies another reason to indulge.
What Age Is Too Old To Keep Working?When it comes to thinking about working longer, many people are concerned about ageism. But what are people's perceptions about older workers?
