Eddie Van HalenEddie Van Halen, guitarist for the legendary rock band Van Halen, died Oct. 6, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. His son reported his death on Twitter, saying "My heart is broken."(credit: Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images)
Johnny NashJohnny Nash, an American reggae and pop music singer-songwriter, best known in the US for the 1972 hit, “I Can See Clearly Now,” died Oct. 6 at his home, his son confirmed to CBS Los Angeles. He was 80.(credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Olivia De HavillandOscar winner Olivia de Havilland, best known as the kindly Melanie in "Gone With the Wind," died at 104. Her publicist said the actress died peacefully of natural causes on Sunday at her home in Paris. (credit: A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)
Regis PhilbinRegis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” died at 88.(credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Spike TV)
Carl ReinerCarl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a "second banana" to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy's front ranks as creator of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and straight man to Mel Brooks' "2000 Year Old Man," has died, according to reports. He was 98.(credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for TCM)
Joel SchumacherFilmmaker Joel Schumacher, who directed "St. Elmo's Fire," "The Lost Boys," and "Flatliners," died on June 22, 2020. He was 80 years old. (credit: Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images)
John PrineThe legendary songwriter died on April 7 due to complications of COVID-19. He was 73. (credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Bill WithersThe American singer-songwriter known for such classics as "Lean on Me" and "Lovely Day," died of heart complications in early April. He was 81. (credit: Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
Neil PeartNeil Peart, drummer and lyricist for the legendary Canadian rock band Rush for 45 years, died from brain cancer on Jan. 7, 2020 in Santa Monica, CA. He was 67. (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
David SternDavid Stern, who served as 4th commissioner of the NBA from 1984 until 2014, passed away on New Year's Day from a brain hemorrhage. He was 77. (credit: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
Terry JonesTerry Jones, one of the founding members of the British comedy group Monty Python, died on Jan. 21, 2020. He was 77. (credit: montypython.com)
Jim LehrerJim Lehrer, the longtime journalist, debate moderator and host of PBS "NewsHour," died on Jan. 23, 2020. He was 85.(credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/GettyImage)
Kobe BryantNBA legend Kobe Bryant died in a plane crash on Jan. 26, along with this 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. Kobe Bryant was 41. (credit: Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Kirk DouglasHollywood legend Kirk Douglas, who appeared in more than 80 films, died in early February of 2020. He was 103. (credit: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
Ja’Net DuBoisThe boundary-breaking actress, known for her role as Willona Woods in "Good Times," died on Feb. 17. She was 74. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Jerry Stiller(credit: Brian Ach/Getty Images for Henri Bendel)Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller died of natural causes in early May, according to his son, the actor Ben Stiller.
Sid HartmanLegendary Minnesota sports journalist Sid Hartman died on Oct. 18. He was 100 years old. (credit: DAVID BREWSTER/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
Alex TrebekThe beloved "Jeopardy!" host died on Oct. 8 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 80 years old.(credit: Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images)
Murals Around Twin Cities Immortalize George FloydIf you walk around just about anywhere in the Twin Cities, you're likely to come upon a mural paying tribute to the memory and legacy of George Floyd, whose death has sparked a national moment of crisis surrounding issues of racism and policing.
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Murals Around Twin Cities Immortalize George FloydIf you walk around just about anywhere in the Twin Cities, you're likely to come upon a mural paying tribute to the memory and legacy of George Floyd, whose death has sparked a national moment of crisis surrounding issues of racism and policing.
2nd Night Of Protests Over George Floyd's Death Turn ViolentViolent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked a Minneapolis neighborhood for a second straight night as angry crowds looted stores, set fires and left a path of damage that stretched for miles.
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Notable 2019 DeathsWe've lost some of our best and brightest in 2019. Here are some of the most notable deaths from this year.
Trump Holds Rally In Downtown MinneapolisThe rally set for Thursday night in Minneapolis is the first since Democrats began proceedings two weeks ago to remove him from office.
'CCO ChampionsIf there's an athlete or team that you'd like to honor, send us a picture and let us know what makes them 'CCO Champions.
Minnesota State Fair Unveils New Foods For 2019It’s the time of year Minnesotans wait for with salivating anticipation: the announcement of the new foods at the Minnesota State Fair.
Goin' To The Lake: WinonaOnce again, we're Goin' To The Lake, and this week it's Amelia Santaniello and Mike Max who are in Winona, Minnesota.
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Mark Rosen's Half Century At 'CCO: A Look BackOn Thursday, Jan. 10, Mark Rosen will retire from WCCO-TV after a legendary 50-year career here. We're looking back at some of the sartorial "choices" from his personnel file.
WCCO, MACV StandDown For Homeless VeteransFor the second year now, WCCO has joined forces with MACV at Target Field as part of MACV's annual StandDown event benefiting homeless veterans.
Show Us Your #NorthernLightsCheck out the best winter wonderlands located right in people's yards.
Vikings Fall To Seahawks, 7-21
Vikings Beat Packers, 24-17The Minnesota Vikings improved to 6-4-1 on the season after beating the Green Bay Packers 24-17 Saturday.
House Explosion Rocks St. Paul NeighborhoodAuthorities are investigating after a house exploded in St. Paul Friday morning.
Vikings Get Team Record Amount Of Sacks In Win Over LionsThe Minnesota Vikings got a record amount of sacks in their win over the Detroit Lions Sunday.
Saints Get Revenge In 30-20 Win Over VikingsDrew Brees and the New Orleans Saints paid Minnesota back for their last-second loss in the playoffs last season, using two key turnovers, including a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by P.J. Williams, to fuel a 30-20 victory over the Vikings on Sunday night.
Vikings Beat Eagles, 23-21The Minnesota Vikings snapped a two-game losing streak with a 23-21 win at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Severe Late-Summer Storm - Sept. 20, 2018Tornado warnings and damaging winds moved through southern Minnesota on one of the last remaining days of summer.
Pulling Together 2018At the first Pulling Together event, Minneapolis took the crown in a tug-of-war challenge with St. Paul. In 2018, the tables turned.
Notable 2018 DeathsHere's a look at the notable individuals who left us in 2018.
August 27 Severe WeatherStrong and severe storms hit the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota Monday afternoon, hitting Red Wing the hardest.