Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Into Nursing Home
One person was injured when an alleged drunk driver crashed into a nursing home, after striking two parked cars. [WCCO]
View ArticleA Year Ago The Metrodome Roof Collapsed
Ahh yes, that wonderful morning when it seemed things couldn’t get worse for the Vikings — and then they did. It was almost a year ago that the roof of the Metrodome collapsed under a mound of snow....
View ArticleFrom 40 To Freezing Rain: Monday’s Messy Commute
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Monday morning commute will likely be a mess. The late weekend warm up that brought temperatures near 40 Sunday will likely bring freezing rain late Sunday night/ early Monday...
View ArticlePolice: Group Robs, Beats St. Cloud Man
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A 21-year-old St. Cloud man is recovering Sunday after a group of men stuck a knife to his chest, punched him, threw him to the ground and stole his wallet, authorities said. St....
View ArticleBachmann: Gingrich’s The ‘King of K Street’
Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann continued an ongoing offensive against Newt Gingrich Sunday, hammering her presidential competitor for being a “consummate establishment insider,” and...
View ArticleLions Barely Beat Vikings 34-28 On Final Play
Gallery: Vikes Fall To Lions DETROIT (AP) — DeAndre Levy had a fist full of Joe Webb’s facemask, got away with it, and wasn’t apologizing for Detroit’s good fortune in a 34-28 win over Minnesota on...
View ArticleNaked Robber Caught By Police Dog
A police dog apprehended a naked man on the run in Whittier, California on Saturday night. According to the Telegraph, the man had stolen a Hummer and was being chased by police cars when he decided to...
View ArticleWis. Board To Consider Trail Camera Policy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Natural Resources Board is set to consider whether to allow people to leave trail cameras on public lands. The Department of Natural Resources currently prohibits storing...
View ArticleMonday’s Commute: Freezing Rain
Drivers be warned: Monday’s morning commute will likely be a mess due to freezing rain — the bane of all winter drivers. The warm temperatures, which I enjoyed briefly today, are giving use this horror...
View ArticleJoe Mauer Proposed To His Girlfriend
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota’s most eligible bachelor is off the market. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer proposed to his girlfriend, Maddie Bisanz, over the weekend. WCCO confirmed the engagement,...
View ArticleGuess What Simple Thing Might Make You Live Longer?
Exercise. Watch the video essay above to see how much an hour of activity a day (even just walking) improves your health.
View ArticleJoe Mauer Pops The Question
Looks like Joe Mauer proposed to his girlfriend over the weekend. Her name is Maddie Bisanz and Mauer has known her since high school. They weren’t sweethearts then, but they were friends. Congrats!...
View ArticlePolice: Bloomington Man Arrested After Dropping Hammer From Balcony
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities arrested a man in Bloomington Sunday after he allegedly dropped a sledgehammer from his balcony that landed near a neighbor with whom he had been arguing. Police...
View ArticleGroup Beats, Robs 21-Year-Old St. Cloud Man
A 21-year-old St. Cloud man was enjoying an early morning cigarette when a group of men approached him, placed a knife’s blade on his chest, robbed him, punched him in the head, threw him to the ground...
View ArticleRussian Leaders Attempt To Calm Protesters
Putin says that the Kremlin will listen to protesters while Medvedev said an investigation will be held on the disputed Dec. 4 elections. We’ll see. Although we might have some sort of late Russian...
View ArticleArranged Marriages To Be A Crime In The U.K.
According to plan, that is. I’m not sure if forced marriages are a specific crime in the U.S. (it may not even be an issue), but should they be outlawed? [The Independent]
View ArticleWinning Wild: Minnesota Leads NHL At 30-Game Mark
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are rolling. With seven straight victories, the Wild lead the NHL with 43 points in 30 games. That’s the best start in the franchise’s 11-year history. New...
View ArticleTwin Cities Only CiCi’s Pizza Closes
The only CiCi’s Pizza location in the Twin Cities has closed. [Business Journal]
View ArticleOfficers Find Stolen Car With Wedding Dress In Trunk
CHICAGO (WCCO) – An Iowa couple went to Chicago to get married but came away with an unwanted and unexpected surprise. Someone stole their car last Thursday night with the bride’s wedding dress in the...
View ArticleSanta’s Workshop: Kids Fix Toys To Donate To Others
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) — Fourth graders at Nativity of St. Mary School in Bloomington are learning the true meaning of the holiday season. The kids were asked to donate toys they still love but...
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