Legislation Targeting Airline Bag-Check Fees
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., this week introduced the Airline Passenger BASICS Act (the “BASIC” stands for Basic Airline Standards to Improve Customer Satisfaction) – which would mandate that airlines...
View ArticleClick Here For Links From November 24, 2011
WCCO 4 News This Morning Black Friday Deals Find ways to sort through all the deals and avoid the pitfalls of overspending. The Good Life For Less Blog Meals On Wheels For more information, click here....
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! We at WCCO are hoping you have an excellent holiday. We want to know what you are thankful for?
View ArticleJudges Kick Wind Farm Case To Wis. Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A panel of appellate judges has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether state regulators properly approved a huge wind farm in southern Minnesota. State regulators in...
View ArticleMarrow Donor Program Notes 50,000 Transplants
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis-based National Marrow Donor Program is celebrating its 50,000th transplant. The program operates the Be The Match Registry, the Internet registry of potential donors...
View ArticleRecord Weather Day?
Just when you thought your day dedicated to eating couldn’t get better, it can! Today we could reach a record high of 59 and go above that to even break the record. Check out the forecast above.
View ArticleCollege Student Breaks Into McD’s, Makes Burger
A college student, who I’m assuming was a little intoxicated, broke into a McD’s and made himself a burger and fries. The funny part of the video (above) is that he seems to know his way around...
View ArticleProtecting Your iPad In The Kitchen
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With more people using online recipes and iPad apps in the kitchen, a Minneapolis entrepreneur saw an opportunity. To keep those tablets from being ruined by accidental spills,...
View ArticleMusic Scene Spotters: Adam Hanson, ‘Semeron’ Singer & Humble Humanitarian
Most rock starts you see on stage probably don’t work closely with organizations feeding starving children. Most rock stars aren’t published writers in humanitarian magazines. And, most rock stars...
View ArticleOnce A Year Tradition: Nicollet Mall Opens To Cars Tonight
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thursday is the one night of the year where you can drive through the center of Downtown Minneapolis and not get a ticket. Nicollet Mall is usually reserved for buses, taxis and...
View ArticleAmazing: Octopus Walks On Land
A family caught an amazing video of an octopus climbing out of the water and walking on dry land. Check it out above. Apparently this isn’t that unusual — but I can tell you I’ve never seen anything...
View ArticleMeals On Wheels: Delivers Dinners, Hope To Families
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The economy continues to take a toll on families in the Twin Cities and Meals on Wheels is helping a record number of people this year with Thanksgiving dinner. The annual event...
View ArticleSandusky Accuser Allegedly Part Of Coach’s Family
One of the new accusers in the case of Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is allegedly a member of the coach’s family, according to CBS News. [CBS News]
View ArticleBlind Kitty Gets First Toy
A blind kitty is serving as inspiration through the power of YouTube. Oskar, a cat who was born completely blind is discovering new things everyday and his owner are documenting it. Check out this link...
View ArticleConsumer Advocate Reviewing Xcel Rate Hike Request
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Office of Consumer Counsel is closely studying Xcel Energy Inc.’s request for a $141.9 million electricity rate hike, which would raise the typical residential customer’s...
View ArticleLocal Music Scene: Adam Hanson
We like to feature local musician on our site and Adam Hanson, lead singer of Semeron, is our latest feature. Check out more about Hanson and his music here.
View ArticleParade Balloons Caught Napping
Did you know that crews worked around the clock yesterday to wake up the phalanx of balloons intended to float through the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this morning? Oh, it’s true. [WCCO: Photo...
View ArticleTens Of Thousands Apply For Wis. Concealed Carry
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s concealed carry law isn’t even a month old, but thousands of your friends and neighbors already have permission to pack heat and they’re buying up the hardware to do...
View ArticlePrep Blog: Previewing The Prep Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s what every kid who plays high school football dreams of: The chance to play on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving for a state championship. This game is what makes the...
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