Mpls. Police: Protect Yourself From Snowblower Thefts
Minneapolis police have seen a recent uptick in the number of snowblower thefts. [read the article]
View ArticleSurging St. Thomas Tries To Crack Division 3 Elite
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — When Glenn Caruso took over as the head coach at St. Thomas four years ago, he believed this perennially unremarkable football program could become a consistent winner and even a...
View ArticleMajor Building Renovations Needed At State Capitol
The roof is leaking, and the furnace needs replacing. It’s a common lament for thousands of Minnesota homeowners. [check out the report]
View ArticleMpls. Police: Protect Yourself From Snowblower Thefts
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s the season for holiday shopping and — apparently for some — snowblower stealing. It’s a crime Minneapolis police say they see all too much of this time of year. There have...
View ArticleGood Question: How Did The Asian Carp Get Here?
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (WCCO) — You have probably seen the video by now: Invasive Asian carp that jump out of the water. Now, DNA results taken near the Coon Rapids Dam show they may be heading up river...
View ArticleLaw Student Honors Wife With Scholarship
In the fall of 2008, Brian Bender was on the top of the world. He was a new father and attending William Mitchell College of Law as a first-year student. Then, on a family trip to California during...
View ArticleSanta Chats With Children’s Hospital Patients Via Skype
Some special kids at Children’s Hospital got a very special treat — a visit with Santa all the way from the North Pole. [check out the report]
View ArticlePatrol: Texting While Driving Law Includes Audio Texting
More states are making texting and driving illegal, but the number of people across the U.S. doing that has increased by 50 percent last year. [check out the report]
View ArticleGood Question: How Did The Asian Carp Get Here?
You have probably seen the video by now: Invasive Asian carp that jump out of the water. Now, DNA results taken near the Coon Rapids Dam show they may be heading up river towards Lake Mille Lacs....
View ArticleGay Penguin Couple Adopts
It’s the march of the penguins … right toward a non-traditional nuclear family unit. [ABC News]
View ArticleWeather Blog: Bye, Bye Snow
We currently have a snow depth in the Twin Cities of two inches. That is what remains from our snowfall last Saturday. Since then temperatures have been cool enough for our snow to stick around, but...
View ArticleTim Tebow, Faith And Football
The idea that football and faith are often tied together is not a new one. Documentaries and TV shows have long focused on the ways prayer and pigskins intermingle. But what does the controversy over...
View ArticlePerry’s Viral Ad More Hated Than ‘Friday’
Rick Perry’s “Strong” ad now has the distinction of being even more disliked than Rebecca Black’s infamous “Friday” video. Perry’s ad contains the following message: “You don’t need to be in the pew...
View ArticleReport: DWI Attorney Arrested For DWI
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Stillwater DWI attorney found himself in jail early Friday morning after being arrested for allegedly drinking and driving, authorities said. Washington County jail documents...
View ArticleRoad Rage Arrest In Brooklyn Park
A man and his 12-year-old daughter found themselves looking down the barrel of a handgun Tuesday afternoon as they passed a man on Highway 169, Brooklyn Park police said. [WCCO: Crime]
View ArticleBook & Image: David Lynch’s Doodles
Some of my favorite drawings are those doodled by my favorite poet: Federico Garcia Lorca. They aren’t masterpieces, but they split the brilliance of his creativity through a different prism. They’re...
View ArticleBest Friends Set To Play Gopher Girls Basketball
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s unusual to have two players that earn division scholarships from the same high school basketball team. It’s even more unusual when they’re going to the same college and that...
View ArticleAmazon’s Price Check App Stresses Small Businesses
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Competition between retailers is fierce to get your money this holiday season, but some are calling Amazon’s tactics unethical. It all has to do with a free, mobile app called...
View ArticleIf You Missed Missed It: High School Sports Rally For 12/09
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Friday night was full of high school sports action, and WCCO-TV had it covered with High School Sports Rally. High School Sports Rally Segment 1: Hopkins vs. Lakeville High School...
View ArticleAmazon App: Thorn In Small Business’ Side
An Amazon app has gotten many bloggers and small business people upset. The app encourages consumers to scan items in shops and then buy those items on Amazon.com for a discount. Some say Amazon’s...
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