Where’s The Snow? Last Year’s Average Was 11 Inches
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you think there should be more snow on the ground by now, you’re right. After the few inches that fell Saturday, we’re still a few inches behind where we normally are. Thanks...
View ArticleCommunity Sings Carols For Family Who Lost Daughter To Cancer
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Neighbors came together Sunday night using an old tradition to help a family that really needs it. They were singing Christmas carols in Monticello, where they were trying to help...
View ArticleFinding Minnesota: Rent-A-Reindeer
GLENCOE, Minn. (WCCO) — By now, you’ve heard of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen but how about Sophie, Yukon, Chestnut and Jingles? They’re lesser-known reindeer living in McLeod County. They won’t...
View Article1 Dead After Van Goes Into Lake Superior
One woman has died after a van went into Lake Superior in the city of Superior. [WCCO]
View ArticleJohnson Lift Wild Past Ducks, 5-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild pulled off another rally on the road. The penalty-prone Anaheim Ducks were kicking themselves again after blowing another early lead and watching the visiting...
View ArticlePanda Vs. Cake
Before this pair of 8-year-old giant pandas left their reserve in China to travel to a Scottish zoo, they took a minute to stuff their faces with some delicious looking cake, Reuters reported....
View ArticleMadonna To Perform Super Bowl Halftime Show
It’s official. Madonna will perform the halftime show at the Super Bowl. [AP]
View ArticleClick Here For Links From December 5, 2011
WCCO This Morning Bad Holiday Photos Check out this gallery of bad holiday photos from the “Ellen” show. Bad Holiday Photos Finding Minnesota What do you think are Minnesota’s hidden gems? What places...
View ArticleHow Cold Will It Get?
Watch meteorologist Mike Augustyniak’s morning forecast to see how cold it may get this week.
View Article1 Kiled In Savage Apartment Fire
SAVAGE, Minn. (WCCO) – One person was killed in an apartment fire in Savage overnight. Authorities said the fire started around 4 a.m. Monday along 126th Street West. Though the fire didn’t cause much...
View ArticleSt. Paul Winter Carnival Buttons Unveiled
ST. PAUL (WCCO) – Another winter tradition is about to get fired up. The St. Paul Winter Carnival has revealed its annual buttons ahead of the festivities. The button designs depict characters from...
View ArticleTree Trimmed With Sugar-Plum Snake
A Christmas tree was decking the halls with something living. As you can see in this iPhone video, a little snake hitched a ride inside on the tree.
View ArticleReliving ’1968′ At Minnesota History Center
By Coco Mault The year 1968 was tumultuous, exciting, and boldly patterned. What better museum to document such a year than the Minnesota History Center? Their exhibit documenting the events of the...
View ArticleFreddie Mac, Fannie Mae Say ‘No Holiday Evictions’
To keep the holidays bright, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said they will not force families out of their homes between Dec. 19 and Jan. 2. [MarketWatch]
View ArticlePolice: Drunken Driver Arrested Twice In 2 Hours
WINONA, Minn. (WCCO) – A driver apparently didn’t learn his lesson the first time, because police say they pulled him over twice in two hours for driving while intoxicated. The incidents happened...
View ArticleMOA Ranked As Busiest Mall
Travel + Leisure ranked the Mall of America as the busiest mall of all, with more than 40 million visitors each year. See the rest of the list at the link below. [Travel + Leisure]
View ArticleNew Trends In Holiday Lighting, Kids’ Gifts
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) – Are you looking to deck the halls with a little more panache than you’ve managed in recent years? Want to make the yuletide bright? Chris Stanford was live at the Shoppes at...
View ArticleMan Killed In Fight, Stepson Arrested
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Racine police say they’ve arrested the stepson of a 76-year-old man who died following a fight early Monday. Officers say the 38-year-old suspect called 911 after leaving a...
View ArticleMrs. Claus Photo Op Helps Keep Animal Rescue Afloat
ELKO NEW MARKET, Minn. (WCCO) – A financially-strapped animal shelter in Elko New Market earned a reprieve over the weekend, with a little help from Mrs. Claus. The Windmill Animal Rescue hosted a...
View ArticleDay Care Hearing Today
This morning, those who don’t want daycare workers voting on whether to unionize will take the issue to a judge. Gov. Mark Dayton ordered the vote for this Wednesday but opponents say he’s overstepped...
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