Good News: Minnesota Expects $876 Million Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota budget officials are estimating a surprise $876 million surplus for the rest of the state’s two-year budget, easing fears of another bruising political fight just...
View ArticleGovernor’s Tree Lighting Tonight
Tonight, you can bundle up and head out to St. Paul for some holiday cheer. The light switch will be flipped on for the Governor’s Christmas Tree. [Governor's Mansion]
View ArticleMpls. FBI Search For Man Who Robbed Central Bank
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minneapolis FBI is looking for a man suspected of an armed robbery of the Central Bank in Minneapolis. Authorities say the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the...
View Article4 Students Burned At Maple Grove Junior High
Officials say four students were burned in an incident at Maple Grove Junior High today, but haven’t said what the incident was. [WCCO]
View Article2 Arrested After Occupy MN Protesters Set Up Tents
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Police moved in Thursday morning to break up the latest protest by Occupy Minnesota, which eventually led to two people being arrested. On Wednesday night, the anti-Wall Street...
View ArticleESPN: Vikings Release McNabb
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Vikings have released quarterback Donovan McNabb — a move that was somewhat expected. [ESPN]
View ArticleVikings Release Veteran QB McNabb
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings have released veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb. Sources tell WCCO’s Mike Max that McNabb was released Thursday. The speculation is that other teams with...
View ArticleVikes Sources Confirm McNabb Released
WCCO sports anchor Mike Max said that an inside Vikings sources has confirmed to WCCO that Donovan McNabb has been released. He said that there is speculation that other teams with injured quarterbacks...
View ArticleDWI Enforcement Ramping Up For December
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced Thursday that it will crack down on drinking and driving during the month of December. The move comes as no surprise with...
View Article4 Students Burned At Maple Grove Junior High
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) — Four students were transported to the Hennepin County Medical Center for burns after an incident at Maple Grove Junior High. All the students are currently in satisfactory...
View ArticleVikings Avoid Blackout
Good news, for Vikings fans. They’ll be able to watch the Vikes on TV, as they take on the Denver Broncos (and Tim Tebow). [WCCO]
View ArticlePeterson’s Ankle Soreness ‘Winding Down’
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is still not cleared to practice, but he says he hopes to play against Denver this weekend. Peterson missed Minnesota’s last...
View ArticlePolice Officer Dies In St. Louis Park
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (WCCO) – A St. Louis Park police officer died while on duty on Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the city. Officials said the male officer was not on a call at the time...
View ArticlePicking The Best Holiday Plants
Poinsettia’s are the most popular plant during the holiday season. Every year nearly 220-million dollars worth are sold. But making them last through the New Year can be a challenge. [WCCO]
View ArticleHit These Places Up Sunday Night
Sunday isn’t the day to dread because you have to go to work early the next day — it’s a day to celebrate. Here are a few places to hit up around the Twin Cities on a Sunday night.
View ArticleOops! Bride Busts Bed With Bridesmaids
For one bride and her entire bridal party, something besides the wedding really “rattled” their nerves take a look.
View Article47-Car Pileup In Nashville
A scary sight in Nashville at a 47-car pileup. See the story here. Sadly, one person died. Officials said the highway was foggy.
View ArticleWill Minn.’s Budget Surplus Help Vikings’ Stadium Push?
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — Nobody is talking about using Minnesota’s surplus funds for a stadium, but Gov. Mark Dayton admits it clears the way for the debate. “The fact that they don’t have to contend with a...
View ArticleSomali Refugee Admits To Aiding Terror Group
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Somali refugee living in San Diego pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to aiding four men who left Minnesota to join a Somali terror group, including one man who is suspected of...
View ArticleDWI Enforcement Ramping Up For December
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced Thursday that it will crack down on drinking and driving during the month of December. [WCCO]
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