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‘CCOffee Blog: Matchbox Organic, Small Shop With Big Taste
(credit: CBS) Joel and I snagged a coffee break recently at Matchbox Organic Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis. This is one of my favorite spots in my old neighborhood! (credit: CBS) You could easily...
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‘Nice Ride’ Bikes Are Back In Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Starting Tuesday, bike rental kiosks are going up for the third straight season in and around downtown Minneapolis. When Minneapolis started the “Nice Rides” rental program two...
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Minneapolis Teenager Indicted In 2011 Murder Of 13-Year-Old
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Hennepin County Grand Jury returned a first-degree murder indictment against a Minneapolis teenager in the 2011 summer shooting death of 13-year-old Rayjon Gomez. Donquarius...
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Minn. Park Reservation System Relaunch Complete
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Officials say Minnesota’s troubled new state park reservations system is now fully up and running. Heavy demand crashed the system the morning it went online March 1. The...
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Minn. Recoups Millions From HMOs Over Public Care
ST. PAUL (AP/WCCO) – Minnesota will get more than $35 million from four health plans that voluntarily agreed to cap profits from care provided to people in public programs. The federal government is...
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New Charges Emerge For Veteran Firefighter
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A veteran firefighter faces new charges after being arrested during a drug bust at a Minneapolis fire station. Lawrence Wajda Jr., 42, has been charged with fifth-degree possession...
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Marquis Back With Twins; Injured Daughter Improves
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Jason Marquis has returned to the MinnesotaTwins after a two-week leave to tend to his seriously injured young daughter. Marquis threw a simulated game for the...
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Man Gets 35 Years In Prison For Murder Of 56-Year-Old Woman
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday for murdering a woman and trying to conceal her remains. Anoka County District Court Judge James Cunningham said Mo...
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Wolves Go Retro
The Timberwolves have released some very cool ads. Very, “Mystery Science Theater 3000″…
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Motorcyclist Dies In Polk County Crash
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a pick-up truck in Polk County. The Polk County Dispatch Center received a report of a motorcycle colliding with a pick-up truck around...
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5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For Your Roster
By: Jack Moore Each week we’ll be providing you with insight into the best (and worst) baseball players to play in your fantasy baseball league. Everybody knows about Miguel Cabrera, Jose Bautista,...
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Brignac Has Two Hits, Leads Rays Over Twins 6-2
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Reid Brignac went 2 for 2 with an RBI double in the Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Brignac raised his batting average for the spring to .333 after...
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House To Take Final Vote On Voter ID Amendment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota House plans a final vote Tuesday night on whether to send a voter ID constitutional amendment to the November ballot. If voters approve the amendment, the measure...
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Woman Dies From Injuries In Crash Caused By Drunk Driver
BLAINE, Minn. (WCCO) — There’s an outpouring of grief Tuesday over the death of the wife of a well-known Minnesota political strategist. Sara Tiedeman passed away overnight from the injuries she...
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Lawn Care Companies Getting Early Start With Warm Spring
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Have you noticed a buzz in your neighborhood lately from all the leaf blowers? Lawn care professionals are out clearing out leaves and sticks out of gutters, windows and yards...
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3 Arrested In Armed Robbery Of St. Paul Pharmacy
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – Three men were arrested Tuesday and are being held in Ramsey County Jail after an armed robbery of the West Seventh Pharmacy, according to St. Paul Police. Authorities...
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‘Cars For Courage’ Hurting After Thief Tows Car From Lot
BROOKLYN CENTER (WCCO) — At first glance, the cars in a lot off Brooklyn Boulevard may look old or forgotten. But to Kelly Buttler and Cars for Courage, they represent a new chance. So, she was...
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Hudson, Wis. Voters Head To The Polls For Primary
HUDSON, Wis. (WCCO/AP) — More than 80 percent of Republicans who cast ballots in Wisconsin’s presidential primary say they expect Mitt Romney to be the party’s nominee. “It’s about time we have one...
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U Of M Police Prep For Gophers Trip To Frozen Four
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — University of Minnesota officials are hoping that the Gopher hockey team has success in the Frozen Four, and calm on campus. Just last night, Kentucky won the NCAA basketball...
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Gophers Riding Confident Goaltender To Frozen Four
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – There’s rarely been a hockey team that went far in a playoff run without great goaltending, and that includes the Gopher’s run to the Frozen Four with Kent Patterson. And it might...
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