Eagles, Packers to open 2024 NFL regular season in Brazil
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will open the 2024 regular season in São Paulo for the NFL's first-ever game in Brazil and South America.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will open the 2024 regular season in São Paulo for the NFL's first-ever game in Brazil and South America.
Taylor Swift postponed a concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a 23-year-old fan died during the Friday night show of Swift's Eras Tour.
The move could throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf, with questions being raised over if BRICS is taking an anti-West turn.
Hundreds came out Sunday for the longest-running annual Brazilian festival in the Twin Cities.
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Croatia beat the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time.
Some advertisers, users have left platform amid growing concern over company's ability to deal with hate speech, misinformation.
The president had still not accepted defeat after official results showed his leftist challenger narrowly won the election.
Dubbed the "Tropical Trump," Bolsonaro spent months alleging - without evidence - voting system fraud and courts and media biased against him.
The COVID-19 Brazil P.1 variant has been found in a Minnesota patient -- the first confirmed case in the United States.
An introduction to the world's tallest waterslides
Wal-Mart is closing 269 stores, more than half of them in the U.S. and another big chunk in its challenging Brazilian market.
At the end of a quiet little cul-de-sac in Woodbury, it's about as quintessentially suburban America as it gets. But find the right row of townhouses, and you'll see where a number Minnesota United players have carved out their own little slice of Brazil.
For those looking to experience the power of nostalgia through music, the Cedar Cultural Center is offering up the perfect performance.
Looking for ways to spend a day in beautiful Brazil? Lucinda Riley, author of "The Seven Sisters," shares her top recommendations.
Johnson, 23, has just qualified for the 2016 games in Brazil, playing rugby. Katie is carrying on the family tradition, as her grandfather qualified for the 1948 games in speed skating.
A Minnesota religious leader sought by the U.S. on sex charges was able to elude a manhunt because of the support of a local woman, a longtime friend who traveled with him and supported him, the Brazilian lead investigator in the case said Wednesday.
A fugitive from Minnesota is now awaiting extradition back to the United States. Victor Barnard, who spent the last year on the US Marshal Service's most wanted list, is accused of having sex with young girls in his religious camp near Finlayson, some as young as 12 years old.
A former leader of a rural Minnesota Christian community who fled the U.S. after facing sexual abuse charges was captured Friday by Brazilian military police. According to the Brazilian newspaper Globo, 53-year-old Victor Barnard was arrested in a beach condo on the country's northeastern coast.
USA Basketball announced Monday that Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will one of three assistants returning to Team USA for the 2016 Olympics.
Here's a quick guide for families to the New Seven Wonders of the World and the only surviving original Seven Wonders of the World.
Although their fates remain a mystery, these few moments of glory will always be remembered...by them.
Adam Pribyl was in Brazil for the World Cup. What struck him as much as the game was the raw emotion of each country. "The coolest thing was being from the U.S., seeing what like patriotism is here and then seeing all these other nations and how crazy they get for their country," Pribyl said. "That's what inspired me the most being down there."
Relentless, thoughtful and weirdly surprising: "Snowpiercer" is a twisty, sci-fi rollercoaster that's tough to pin down and just as hard to forget. South Korean director Joon-ho Bong channels a dystopian world in the somewhat comic style of Terry Gilliam's Brazil but swaps out the political satire for action and allegory. The result is a tonic for those bored of CGI spectacles and a top-shelf option for the holiday weekend.
The World Cup is still in motion and the USMNT is still alive in Brazil. Here are five things that you may have missed during the World Cup this past week.
A frost advisory is in place in the Twin Cities until 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Alex Kirilloff hit a two-out, game-ending single after Byron Buxton led off the ninth inning with a tying homer, and the major league-worst Chicago White Sox fell to 3-20 with a 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Even though it's considered a lifetime ban, it isn't for everyone. In Dakota County, since 2019, 109 people there tried to have their gun rights restored. Of those, 72 succeeded.
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Even though it's considered a lifetime ban, it isn't for everyone. In Dakota County, since 2019, 109 people there tried to have their gun rights restored. Of those, 72 succeeded.
Anoka County is one of the few counties that could decide who wins Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election.
Tyler Nubin says he's approaching 100% health and performing well at the Gophers pro day in front of NFL scouts, as well as many of the Minnesota Vikings coaches.
Several venues across Minnesota want to help, posting on Facebook that they're ready to either donate their space or negotiate lower prices.
The Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo has been closed for almost two years now — but a filmmaker raised in Woodbury is keeping memories of the iconic theatre alive.
A Korean War veteran from Minnesota who still carries shrapnel in his leg from when he was wounded in combat will finally get his Purple Heart medal, 73 years late.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office says fire crews responded to 16 wildfires between March 1 and April 22. Over the same period of time last year, there was just one fire call. The year before that, there were two.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
Researchers say if help doesn't arrive soon, the deep, dark boreal forests we know in northern Minnesota could become mostly grasslands within the next 50 years.
A Minnesota state senator was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of burglarizing a Detroit Lakes home, according to police.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
It comes over a year after a shooting at a Nashville school killed three children and three adults.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Anoka County is one of the few counties that could decide who wins Minnesota in the 2024 presidential election.
Police arrested nine students during the first of two demonstrations Tuesday at the University of Minnesota.
Becker County prosecutors charged DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell with first-degree burglary. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the latest in the case, and what the senator herself is now saying.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
There's a state recovery fund for families who are out of money for a loss due to a contractor, but there's a gap in the law — a contractor with one specialty is exempt from paying into the fund.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay implementation of a controversial ordinance establishing a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city.
Even though it's considered a lifetime ban, it isn't for everyone. In Dakota County, since 2019, 109 people there tried to have their gun rights restored. Of those, 72 succeeded.
Criminal charges have been filed against an 18-year-old man in connection to last summer's deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
The Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo has been closed for almost two years now — but a filmmaker raised in Woodbury is keeping memories of the iconic theatre alive.
Eight years ago this week, music icon Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose at his Paisley Park estate.
La Raza's mission is to bring music, news and community to more than 200,000 Latinos in the Twin Cities.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Eight years after Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, thousands of his fans are flocking to the Twin Cities.
Alex Kirilloff hit a two-out, game-ending single after Byron Buxton led off the ninth inning with a tying homer, and the major league-worst Chicago White Sox fell to 3-20 with a 6-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points for a career best in the playoffs and spearheaded another stifling defensive performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 105-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute is moving into mediation.
Tyler Nubin says he's approaching 100% health and performing well at the Gophers pro day in front of NFL scouts, as well as many of the Minnesota Vikings coaches.
The 2024 NFL draft starts Thursday night, and fans — and even many other teams — are eagerly waiting to see what the Minnesota Vikings will do.
It may have been more than 25 years ago, but Jesse Ventura's 1998 win for governor stands out as one of he most successful third-party runs in U.S. history.
This weekend, Minnesota has seen the celebration of all things green — as in marijuana. Leading the charge was former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has his own marijuana startup. As Esme Murphy reports, Ventura’s long legacy also includes one of the most successful third-party candidacies in recent American history.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy Republican Sen. Julia Coleman, the ranking Republican on the Senate education policy committee about the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke with John Choi, the Ramsey County Attorney, about his work on the frontlines of getting kids back into the classroom.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
It's a yearly expense that Minnesota drivers often aren't too fond of paying. Bill from Otsego wanted to know: How do they calculate license tab fees? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
A frost advisory is in place in the Twin Cities until 8 a.m. Wednesday.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says a frost advisory is in effect in the metro until 8 a.m.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be a rare non-windy day with highs in the 60s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers will move out Tuesday evening.
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Meteorologist Joseph Dames says a frost advisory is in effect in the metro until 8 a.m.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be a rare non-windy day with highs in the 60s.
The state says flooding has taken a toll on a popular trail in the south metro.
The deadly shooting of three, Burnsville first responders raised questions about gun rights. The killer couldn't legally own a gun or ammo because of a prior conviction for a violent crime. But a few years ago: He did file a petition to overturn his lifetime ban, which a judge rejected. Senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle dug into cases across the state to get answers.