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DNR Forester Cuts Down Governor’s Christmas Tree 1 Last Time
If there ever was a caretaker of our north woods, chances are it is Art Widerstrom. He’s been a forester with the Department of Natural Resources for more than 40 years. [check out the report]
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Backstrom Makes 27 Saves, Wild Top Avalanche 1-0
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Niklas Backstrom stopped 27 shots for his second shutout of the season, and Devin Setoguchi scored the game’s only goal with 2:31 left to give the Minnesota Wild a 1-0 win over...
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Lawyer Gets 6 Years For 2010 Christmas Day Assault
A 44-year-old man was sentenced Thursday to six years and three months in prison for a 2010 Christmas Day assault. [read the article]
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Wrinkle Cream Weigh-In: Which Products Work The Best?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — With millions of anti-wrinkle creams on the market, it’s tough to know which ones really help keep that youthful glow. And is it even possible to reverse the signs of aging...
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Light Rail Construction Closes Washington Ave. Bridge
If you plan on commuting around Minneapolis this weekend, you’ll want to avoid the Washington Avenue bridge over the Mississippi River. [read the article]
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Private Medical Records Used As Scrap Paper At School
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Detailed medical information discovered on the back of a first-grader’s school drawing sent Minneapolis school officials scrambling. Jennifer Kane was tidying her dining room when...
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Man Hopes Billboard Will Help Get Vikings A Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minnesota man is using an old idea as a new tactic to keep the Vikings in Minnesota. “It worked with (Brett) Favre so I don’t know why it wouldn’t work here,” said Jay Tappe....
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Reality Check: Behind The Price Hike Of Property Taxes
Got your property tax bill yet? Get ready for some sticker shock. Many people will be surprised when they see just how much they’ll have to shell out [check out the report]
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Robotics Group Working To Bring Jobs To Minnesota
A report out this week from the International Federation of Robotics is predicting big things for the robotics industry: 1 million jobs worldwide in the next five years. [check out the report]
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What’s On WCCO 4 This Morning?
Here’s what’s cooking for Friday morning. This week’s morning-related good questions that Jason DeRusha is answering: “Why we wake up with Belly-Button Lint?” and “How we pick the music for the AM...
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BBB Gives St. Paul Bike Shop ‘F’ Rating After Complaints
The Better Business Bureau is now warning consumers about a bike shop in St. Paul after they’ve received several complaints from online users. [check out the report]
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Private Medical Records Used As Scrap Paper At School
Detailed medical information discovered on the back of a first-grader’s school drawing sent Minneapolis school officials scrambling. [check out the report]
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Pardoned Turkey Flies The Coop At MN Capitol Ceremony
Ted the turkey from Willmar made the most of a moment in the spotlight at the Capitol by literally flying the coop during a “sendoff” ceremony with Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Amy Klobuchar. [WCCO]
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Father, Son Indicted In Connection To MN Teacher’s Death
WILLMAR, Minn. (WCCO) — A grand jury has indicted a father and son on first-degree murder charges for the death of a Minnesota teacher. Delbert Huber, 81, is accused of shooting Timothy Larson last...
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Wild Send Defenseman Lundin On Rehab Assignment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have sent defenseman Mike Lundin on a conditioning assignment to their AHL affiliate in Houston. The move was made on Friday. Lundin hasn’t played yet this...
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Alleged Victim Calls Jerry Sandusky A ‘Father’ And ‘Molester’
A lawyer for one of the alleged victims in the Sandusky molestation case told CBS News that his client viewed Sandusky as a “surrogate father.” [CBS News]
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Another Ex-Twins Player To Be Cast In Bronze
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins plan to add another bronze statue of a former player outside Target Field next year. Twins spokesman Kevin Smith says the player has yet to be named. He would...
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Wis. Couple Starved Their Child For Fear Of Obesity
A Wisconsin couple starved their infant daughter for months, worried that she would become obese, police say. [CBS News]
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Nancy Nelson Talks About Natalie Wood Case
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The case surrounding one of Hollywood’s long-standing mysteries is getting another look. Thirty years after Natalie Wood’s death, the Los Angeles County Sheriff is reopening the...
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Tips Before Buying Your Thanksgiving Turkey
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thanksgiving is just six days away, and this weekend is the prime time for turkey shopping. With the cost of the average turkey up over 20 percent from last year, picking the...
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