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No More Fur Sales In Calif.
Hollywood is going fur free — well at least when it comes to the sale of fur. CBS News reports “the city of West Hollywood has voted to approve a local ordinance that’s believed to be America’s first...
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Who Left Behind A Suitcase With $1M?
Someone in Australia left behind a suitcase with $1 million in an pizzeria. So who would leave all that dough behind? Read more here.
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Weather Blog: Pretty Dreary
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — On average, November and December are our cloudiest months. We are living up to it these days. There are many factors contributing to our clouds. First, our snow is melting with...
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Over 40 Makeover
This week, our “Over 40 & Fabulous” makeover focused on a woman who recently lost a significant amount of weight and wanted a new wardrobe to match her new, svelte self. Check out what Natalie Kane...
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Police Looking For Suspect In Hopkins Robbery
The Hopkins Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was involved in the armed robbery of a Walgreen’s on Sunday. [read the article]
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Good Question: What’s In Pepper Spray?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The video of a UC-Davis police officer spraying pepper spray in the faces of protesters has outrage many. Now, the officer and his chief are both on administrative leave. So, is...
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Minnesota Lottery Looks Online To Boost Sales
The Minnesota State Lottery is taking ticket sales online in hopes of boosting play among a wired younger generation who may not be interested in traditional paper tickets. [read the article]
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Firefighters Warn Of Dangers When Deep Frying Turkey
Every year more than a thousand fires are started nationwide by deep frying. The Bloomington Fire Department hosted a fire safety open house on Tuesday to alert residents on the dangers of using a deep...
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Mike Binkley’s Sugar-Coated Pecans
Recipe from allrecipes.com. Ingredients 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 pound pecan halves 1 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F...
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Chris Stanford’s Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potato Puffs
(Recipe from ParentsConnect.com) Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ cup canned jellied...
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Mike Augustyniak’s Warm Apricot-Cranberry Sauce
Prep: 10 min | Total: 25 min | Serves 6-8 (Recipe can be easily adjusted to serve more or fewer) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons grated ginger 16 oz. cranberries (fresh or thawed) 2/3 cup...
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Angela Davis’ Sweet Potato Casserole
(Recipe from Food.com) Ingredients For Potatoes: 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1 cup coconut Topping 1 cup...
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Typo Leads To Conn. Man’s Mistaken Election
A typo has led to the election of the wrong man to a finance board in Derby, Conn. James J. Butler was the highest vote-getter, winning 1,526 votes for the 10-member Board of Apportionment and...
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Occupy Protesters Allowed To Have Signs In Mpls.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anti-Wall Street protesters in Minneapolis will be able to affix signs and posters to the plaza outside the Hennepin County Government Center but cannot use tents or sleep on the...
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Dramatic Video: Chopper Crashes In New Zealand
A helicopter helping to install a Christmas tree on Auckland’s waterfront has crashed in dramatic fashion, but the pilot escaped serious injury. [CBS News]
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Confessions Of A Make-Up Artist: How To Save Money
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Every day this week, we’re letting you in on a secret — a piece of information from different industry insiders that will help you save money. A make-up artist confesses on how to...
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FBI Arrests 7 In Amish Beard Attacks
The leader of a breakaway Amish group allowed the beatings of those who disobeyed him, made some members sleep in a chicken coop and had sexual relations with married women to “cleanse them,” federal...
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‘Thankful’ St. Cloud-Based Troops Return Home Early
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (WCCO) – For the family of returning soldier, Sgt. Dan Geurts, the wait was nearly over. Inside a Minnesota Army National Guard hangar at the St. Cloud airport, banners and flags hung...
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WCCO-TV Photographer Discovers Mold Colony In Sinus
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Most of us will write off a sniffle or two as the common cold or flu. One of our own here at WCCO did just that, but the condition got so bad he needed surgery. The health issue...
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Latest Trend In Retail: Buying Local
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As you gear up for holiday shopping, you may want to consider the hottest trend in retail: buying local. A new website, BuyLocalMN.com, promotes local businesses. According to the...
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