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DFL Endorses Graves To Take On Bachmann
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Rep. Michele Bachmann has competition for her district. The DFL endorsed businessman Jim Graves Saturday as the candidate to run against Bachmann in the 6th Congressional...
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Anoka High Plays Classic Rock To Help Homeless Students
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The music of staff and students in Anoka is being used to help families dealing with tough times. Anoka High School is the backdrop for Symphonic Rock Concert Two, a concert that...
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Minn. St., Mankato Hires Hastings As Hockey Coach
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota State University, Mankato has named former USHL coach Mike Hastings as the new head coach of its men’s hockey team. The Mavericks announced the hire on Saturday night....
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Forecasters: Dangerous Storms Threaten Midwest
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tornadoes were spotted across the Midwest and Plains Saturday as an outbreak of unusually strong weather seized the region, and forecasters sternly warned that “life-threatening”...
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MN Senate Panel To Consider Early Fishing Opener
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota Senate panel will look at whether to open the fishing season a week early. The House already has approved a bill that would shift the opener to May 5 so the scheduled...
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Man Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A man in northwestern Minnesota had to have part of his left thumb amputated Saturday after accidentally shooting himself with a firearm, according to the Ottertail County...
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Snelling Avenue Lane Closures Start Monday
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – If you drive on Snelling Avenue near Interstate 94, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says to expect delays as you start your work week. Motorists should expect delays...
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Minn. Lawmakers Return For Countdown To Final Exit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Fresh off a 10-day break, Minnesota lawmakers dig in Monday for a final push to rack up accomplishments and election-year talking points before turning full attention to...
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Movie Blog @ MSPIFF, Day 4: ‘The Salt Of Life’
I remember watching a documentary about the angst of middle-aged men. One guy in his late 50s laments the fact that he can’t get the attention of anyone at the bars or clubs he frequents, despite all...
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Twins Say Blackburn’s Shoulder Should Be All Right
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An MRI test on Minnesota right-hander Nick Blackburn’s shoulder has revealed no damage, and the Twins expect him to make his next start. Blackburn felt a cramp in the back of the...
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2 Injured After Rollover Crash In Pierce County Wis.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Two people were hospitalized, including a 6-year-old child, after a rollover crash in Pierce County (Wis.) Sunday morning. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office responded to a...
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Twin Cities, Southern MN Under Tornado Watch
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It could be an eventful day on the weather front across Minnesota after storms ripped through the Midwest on Saturday. At least five people were killed and extensive damage was...
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Rangers Rally Past Twins 4-3, And Nathan Gets Save
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —Josh Hamilton’s two-run homer in the eighth capped a three-run inning for the Texas Rangers and set up Joe Nathan for the save against his former team in a 4-3 victory on Sunday over...
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215 Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Return Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For the first time in nearly a year, hundreds of Minnesota National Guard soldiers are home with their families. As many as 215 members of the 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry, 1st...
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State Lawmakers Weigh In On Future Of Vikings Stadium Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota House committee is expected to take up the stadium bill Monday, but some lawmakers say they don’t think there’s much of a chance of it passing the committee or the...
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Burnsville Police Ask For Help Finding Man With Dementia
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities in Burnsville are asking the public’s help in finding a missing 61-year-old man with dementia. The Burnsville Police Department says Lorenzo Moreno-Pachero was last...
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McLeod County: Tornado Touchdown Confirmed
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A tornado touched down southwest of Brownton, Minn., authorities say. Kevin Mathews, the emergency management director for McLeod County, says the National Weather Service...
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Twins Blog: Jackie Robinson Day
By Dan Cook, WCCO Radio Have you ever been to Target Field and were asked by a youngster: “Who was number 42 and why is it a different color than the rest of the Twins retired numbers?” If so, you...
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Minn. Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail But No Damage
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Storms sweeping across central and southern Minnesota have dumped heavy rain and hail but caused no major damage. The National Weather Service says two tornadoes were spotted Sunday...
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WCCO 4 News Weekends Finding Minnesota: Minneapolis Lakes Monster For more information on Minnie, click the link below. Catch Minnie! Storm Photos To check out a photo gallery of Sunday’s severe...
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