Vikings Take OT Kalil, SS Smith With 1st-Round Picks
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (WCCO/AP) — The Minnesota Vikings moved down in the draft and still found their man. The Vikings took USC left tackle Matt Kalil on Thursday night after trading their third overall...
View Article1 Dead, 2 Hurt After Two Vehicle Rollover In NW Metro
ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (WCCO) – The Minnesota State Patrol is on the scene of a fatal rollover accident involving two vehicles Thursday afternoon in the Twin Cities northwest metro. Lt. Eric Roeske said...
View ArticleNuggets Beat Wolves To Lock Down 6th Seed In West
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — JaVale McGee scored 19 points to help the Denver Nuggets lock down the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 131-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on...
View ArticleMinn. House Votes For New Teacher Layoff Rules
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Despite opposition from Gov. Mark Dayton, the Minnesota House has voted to let schools lay off teachers based on their performance in the classroom and look beyond seniority in...
View Article9-Time Convicted Rapist Up For Parole Again
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It was a crime that changed the Twin Cities, state law and attitudes toward violence against women. But now the nine-time convicted rapist and killer behind the “Honeywell Ramp...
View ArticleGood Question: How Did Prom Become A H.S. Tradition?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It is the time of year you see high school kids with flowy dresses, corsages, tuxedoes and boutonnieres. It is prom season. But why do high schools even have a prom and what is...
View ArticleBehind The Hype: Costs And Benefits Of Greek Yogurt
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Greek yogurt is a product that’s taking a huge scoop out of the yogurt industry. Besides its taste, some yogurt lovers think it’s a healthier choice for their families, but it can...
View ArticleClick Here For Links From April 27, 2012
WCCO 4 News At Noon (credit: Northwoods Humane Society) Pet Of The Week: Melita Have a home for Melita? Go to the Northwoods Humane Society’s website to see how you can help her. Northwoods Humane...
View ArticleState Fair Opens New Horse, Livestock Arena
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota State Fair is several months away, but it’s celebrating a new attraction already. The Fair is opening the new AgStar Arena, a 27,000-square-foot horse and...
View ArticleRangers Survive Game 7; Face Capitals Next
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers are likely more relieved than ecstatic now that they have outlasted the pesky Ottawa Senators. It wasn’t easy, and after a home loss in Game 5, it almost wasn’t...
View ArticleHenrique Goal In 2nd OT Pushes Devils Into Next Round
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Adam Henrique’s first Game 7 was one he’ll never forget. The rookie scored his second goal of the game at 3:47 of the second overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory...
View ArticleCompany Announces Texas Chicken Feed Recall
DALLAS (AP) — A Minnesota company has announced a voluntary recall of some mislabeled chicken feed sold in Texas. The Feed Solutions recall involves one lot of DuMOR poultry layer 16 percent crumbles....
View ArticleKnicks Clinch No. 7 Seed And Playoff Matchup Against No. 2 Miami
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The worst season in NBA history is over for the Charlotte Bobcats. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are looking ahead to the playoffs. The Bobcats couldn’t even beat a Knicks team...
View ArticleKnicks’ Mike Woodson Confirms That Jeremy Lin Will Miss First Round Of Playoffs
NEW YORK (WFAN) - Knicks coach Mike Woodson has confirmed that point guard Jeremy Lin will not play in the first round of the NBA playoffs. On Tuesday, it was reported that Lin still had swelling in...
View ArticleSon: Rash Led To Monkeypox Scare On Chicago Flight
RED WING, Minn. (AP) — The son of a Minnesota woman says confusion about a rash she believes was caused by bed bugs prompted officials to keep passengers on her Chicago-bound flight for several hours...
View ArticleDelmon Young Arrested For Assault In N.Y.
DETROIT (WWJ) - Big troubles Friday for a Detroit Tiger slugger, as the team prepares to take on the Yankees in New York. According to reports, Delmon Young was arrested early Friday morning after he...
View ArticleStadium Deadline Just Inches Away
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With the 2012 legislative session set to end Monday, it’ll take a lot of work to get the Vikings’ stadium bill to the governor’s desk. The Senate Tax Committee will have a hearing...
View ArticleNuggets Beat Wolves To Lock Down 6th Seed In West
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets earned themselves another postseason date with the Los Angeles Lakers. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing remains to be seen. The Minnesota Timberwolves...
View ArticleVictim In Fatal Wright Co. Rollover Identified
ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (WCCO) -– The Minnesota State Patrol has released the identities of those involved in Thursday’s fatal rollover accident in Wright County. According to the patrol, the accident...
View ArticleAnimal Shelter Opens Due To Wis. Cat With 26 Toes
GREENFIELD, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee area shelter saved by a cat with 26 toes is opening at its new location. Daniel has two extra toes on each foot due to a genetic mutation called polydactylism. The...
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