Airport-Goers Run Into Unusual Parking Problem
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) — Some people flying out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday got an unexpected delay. The parking lot was full at the main terminal. Airport...
View ArticleGophers Could Be Without Sampson In B10 Tournament
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota center Ralph Sampson III could miss the Big Ten tournament because of a knee injury. Coach Tubby Smith said that Sampson “tweaked” one of his knees in practice Monday and...
View ArticleWinona County Deputy Cleared In Fatal Shooting
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — A grand jury has declined to charge a Winona County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man last September. The Winona County grand jury handed down a “no-bill” Wednesday,...
View ArticleReality Check: Truth About Insurance And Birth Control
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Minnesota doesn’t require insurance companies to fully cover contraceptives. But the state does require those companies operating in Minnesota to offer more specific benefits...
View ArticleMan Pinned Under SUV At Woodbury Super America
WOODBURY, Minn. (WCCO) — It was just after 10 a.m. Wednesday when Hannah Osorio and Jenna McChesney pulled into a Woodbury Super America station to fill-up with gas. No sooner had they gotten out of...
View ArticleGas Prices Now A Big Factor In Presidential Election
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It might be one of the biggest issues in the upcoming presidential election. Last night, CBS News exit polls found 77 percent of those voting in seven Super Tuesday states say...
View ArticleAvid Fishermen Save Maple Lake Boat Company
MELROSE, Minn. (WCCO) — There’s a booming boat business in the land of 10,000 lakes, thanks to four men who’ve brought Warrior Boats back to life. “Just opened! Everybody’s busy! Keeping people...
View ArticleMinn. Bill Aims To Reduce Deer Meat Regulations
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — Minnesota food shelves aren’t getting as much venison as they have in years past. Some lawmakers say that’s because tighter rules are making it too difficult for meat processors to...
View ArticleMan Gets 25 Years For White Bear Lake Armed Robbery
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection to an armed robbery of a White Bear Lake bar, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Tyice Alexander...
View ArticleArchdiocese Dismisses Member Amid Credit Fraud Case
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – A member of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul has been dismissed amid allegations of a scandal involving credit card fraud, the organization confirmed Wednesday...
View ArticleJohnson’s Boost Early Lifts Wolves Over Blazers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wes Johnson scored 19 points to back Kevin Love’s 29 points and 16 rebounds in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 106-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Johnson...
View ArticleYoung Hockey Fans Dream Big At State Tournament
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — It’s one of the great state tournaments in the country, and it’s bringing tens of thousands to St. Paul through the weekend. The Minnesota Boys State High School Hockey...
View ArticleGood Question: Where Does Girl Scout Cookie Money Go?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It is Girl Scout cookie season. The cute kid knocks at your door, asking you to spend $3.50 on a box of 28 Thin Mints. We could find cheaper cookies, but “they’re not as good,”...
View ArticleWCCO Investigates Complaints Of Rosemount Police
ROSEMOUNT (WCCO) — For months, some businesses in one Twin Cities suburb have been complaining that the cops are costing them money. Rosemount bar and restaurant owners have complained to the city...
View ArticleBemidji St. In D-2 Hoops Tourney For Just 2nd Time
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) — Bemidji State is making only the second NCAA Division II men’s basketball tournament appearance in program history. The Beavers were last in the field in 2004. They play Saturday...
View ArticleClick Here For Links From Thursday, March 8
WCCO This Morning Working For The Weekend Twin Cities Auto Show Road to Hollywood Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary at Mall of America Local YouTube Sensation Madilyn Bailey
View ArticleMinn. Senate Field May Be On Verge Of Expansion
ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (AP) — A freshman Republican Minnesota legislator is ready to say whether he will try to trade up to the U.S. Senate. GOP State Rep. Kurt Bills planned to announce his campaign...
View ArticleAnimal Agriculture Worth $8 Billion To Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As farmers across the county mark National Agriculture Day on Thursday, the Minnesota Agri-Growth Council is sharing new data on the importance of agriculture to Minnesota. The...
View ArticleWoman Changing Tire Critically Injured By Van
REMER, Minn. (WCCO) – A woman was critically injured after a minivan fell on her while she was changing a tire on the side of the road in Itasca County, Minn. The 44-year-old woman was not identified...
View ArticleLocal Teen Singer A YouTube Sensation
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There’s a Western Wisconsin teen that just may be on the verge of making it big. This musician has the talent and has already established quite a following. Madilyn Bailey has no...
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