Democrat Wins Special Election For MN Senate Vacancy
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democratic state Rep. Lyle Koenen won a special election in western Minnesota on Tuesday to select a new state senator to replace Democrat Gary Kubly, who died in early March....
View ArticleWhooping Cough An Increasing Concern In Hennepin County
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Six-year-old Marisa Peck is one of 50 cases of whooping cough reported in Hennepin County so far this year. That puts the county on close to a record pace. Now, health officials...
View ArticleFamily Mourns Loss Of 22-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Mpls.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A family is in mourning the death of a 22-year-old man who was gunned down as he went to deliver food to a family friend. A memorial is now set up where Jody Patzner, Jr. was shot...
View ArticleTouch Screens The Future For Restaurants? Chili’s Thinks So
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s called an interactive tabletop experience. With the push of a button, you can order dessert and even pay the bill. The touch screens, called “Ziosks,” can be found at Chili’s...
View ArticleGood Question: Do We Get Too Many X-Rays?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We’ve all been at the dentist with the round X-ray machine shoved against our jaw, biting down on plastic pieces of film with a lead apron on our chests. Now researchers have...
View ArticleClick Here For Links From April 11, 2012
WCCO 4 News At 10 Good Question Find out what Jason DeRusha (or whoever else might be doing Good Question) is up to on his blog, submit your own Good Questions and find answers to those already asked....
View ArticleIowa City Man Burned, Then Charged
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A 34-year-old Iowa City man who was burned in an accident has been charged with a misdemeanor: reckless use of fire. Iowa City police say Daryl Goolsby was burned on Jan. 3 and...
View ArticleProper Body Fuel To Get You Through The Day
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – If your energy drops off during the day, we have three tips from an expert to keep those energy levels up all day long. Nancy Clark is best known for her book Nancy Clark’s Sports...
View ArticleMemorial Fund Established For Victims Of Triple Homicide
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The family of DeLois Brown, and James and Clover Bolden have established a memorial fund after the three were murdered in their home. The community of Brooklyn Park, Minn., plus...
View ArticleJane’s Addiction, Florence + The Machine Headline SoundTown
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Jane’s Addiction, Florence + The Machine and Weezer will headline the SoundTown Music and Camping Festival this summer in Somerset, Wis. The lineup for the July 27-28 event was...
View ArticleMinn. Congressional Candidates Bare Treasuries
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota congressional candidates are showing off their campaign bank balances, an early indicator of strength in an election year. GOP Rep. John Kline has a comfortable $1...
View ArticleMovie Blog: Interview With ‘Cabin In The Woods’ Director
When the five teenagers in the new horror flick The Cabin in the Woods arrive at the titular location, horror fans will likely feel a moment of cognitive dissonance. That’s because the cabin looks...
View ArticleCBS Actress Leelee Sobieski Describes NYC 22 On WCCO Radio
Leelee Sobieski joined Dave Lee on the WCCO Morning News to promote her new police drama on CBS. NYC 22 premieres Sunday night, April 15th at 9pm on WCCO-TV. Sobieski is best known for her leading...
View ArticleIowa Man, 3 Teens Face Charges For Nude Pics
STORM LAKE, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say three teenage girls have been charged with sending nude pictures of themselves to an Iowa man who’s been charged for possessing the photos. The girls are ages 16...
View ArticleRangers, Chris Kreider Agree To Deal; NCAA Star Eligible For Playoffs
NEW YORK (WFAN) – For the Rangers, the future is now. Former 2009 first-round pick Chris Kreider has agreed to terms with New York on an entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday. Kreider, fresh...
View ArticleFather Accused Of Stomping Toddler Arrested
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (AP/WCCO) – Authorities say they’ve caught up with a man accused of repeatedly stomping on the head of his 2-year-old child and assaulting the toddler’s mother in Coon Rapids. The...
View ArticleCounty Sheriffs: Dramatic Increase In Heroin-Related Deaths
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The number of heroin-related deaths has increased dramatically, according to Hennepin County officials. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom and...
View ArticleJohn Williams Video Smackdown!
Which Video is more awesome? The Defending Champion, Dallas Tornado or, This one…. Take Our Poll
View ArticlePrep Blog: Rosters Set For All-Star Football Game
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – If you didn’t get your high school football fix last fall, there’s one more chance to get out and see some of the top players in the state. More than 80 of the top graduating...
View ArticleBruins’ McQuaid Out For Game 1, Boychuk Game-Time Decision
BOSTON (CBS) – After missing his third straight day of practice, Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid has been ruled out for Thursday’s Game 1 against the Washington Capitals. “He didn’t skate again...
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