North Minneapolis Church Leaders Take On Big Banks
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Church leaders in north Minneapolis are telling banks to back off on foreclosures. The group is part of the Northside Community Reinvestment Coalition. They’ve had little success...
View ArticleGay Rights Questions Follow GOP Candidates
Questions about presidential candidates’ stances on gay rights continue to follow Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential election. [CBS News]
View ArticlePrep Blog: Top Performances From The Weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It was the first big weekend in high school sports across the state. Many ranked teams faced off against each other in hockey, and Minnetonka High School served as the host for the...
View ArticleTwolves President Kahn On Barea, New Season
By Brendan Kearin, WCCO-AM Producer MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Timberwolves President David Kahn had plenty to talk about Tuesday afternoon, as the team gets ready for the return of basketball. With the...
View ArticleDiablo Cody Chats About Latest Movie: ‘Young Adult’
Diablo Cody, the Oscar winning screenwriter for “Juno,” talks to the CBS Early Morning Show about her newest film, “Young Adult.” [CBS News]
View ArticleVikings Coach Says He Hasn’t Given Up On Griffin
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Cedric Griffin’s comeback from a second reconstructive knee surgery made the Minnesota Vikings proud. His performance this season has become frustrating and problematic. The...
View ArticleNorth Minneapolis Church Leaders Take On Big Banks
Church leaders in north Minneapolis are telling banks to back off on foreclosures. [check out the report]
View ArticleWelch Leads Minnesota Past Central Michigan 76-56
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julian Welch had 15 points and four assists to help Minnesota wear down Central Michigan during a 76-56 victory on Tuesday night. Austin Hollins and Joe Coleman each scored 12 points...
View ArticleCould Disappointing Season Lead To Vikes 1st Blackout?
It’s no secret the Minnesota Vikings have had their share of problems on the field this year. Now comes word that they haven’t sold enough tickets and the game on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints...
View ArticleMan, 19, Accused Of Poaching 21-Point Buck In SE Minn.
CALEDONIA, Minn. (WCCO) — A southeastern Minnesota deer farmer is in shock over the loss of his prized trophy buck. Police believe a 19-year-old Rushford man entered the property early last Thursday...
View ArticleGood Question: Are Cell Phones The Most Distracting?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The National Transportation Safety Board wants every state to ban all cell phones used by drivers — no texting, no talking, not even hands-free. But are cell phones more...
View ArticleSeriously, Where’s The Snow?
It feels more like an early spring day than a mid-December day. Quite a difference compared to last year on this date. [check out the report]
View ArticleThis Year’s Hottest Toy In Short Supply
Remember Tickle Me Elmo? It was the must-have toy in December of 1996. This year, the hot toy for young kids seems to be the latest version of the Leap Pad — basically an iPad for kids. [check out the...
View ArticleOrganic Farmer’s Delivery Van Stolen
With his horses in the corral and a gaggle of geese on the ground, organic farmer Steven Schwen lives life about as basic as one can get. He’s been living off the land for more than 35 years, stocking...
View ArticlePolice: 19-Year-Old Illegally Shot, Killed 21-Point Buck
A 19-year-old Rushford man may have taken away the pride and joy of a Houston County deer farm, John Lauritsen reports.
View ArticleLittle’s Late Goal Lifts Jets To 2-1 Win Over Wild
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Seven wins in their previous eight home games gave the Winnipeg Jets some confidence. Beating the league-leaging Minnesota Wild just added to it. Bryan Little scored the...
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View ArticleTeacher: Target Worker Snubs Student Shopping
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio middle school teacher says an employee at a local Target store told her she couldn’t shop with about 25 students buying items for charity. Sandy Bean...
View ArticleMore Drizzle This Morning
It’s still pretty warm out there. This morning, the Twin Cities was getting some light drizzle.
View ArticleRochester To Host 2012 Star Of The North Games
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Rochester will host the 25th anniversary Star of the North Games next year. Minnesota’s annual Olympic-style amateur sports festival will be held June 15-24, 2012. More than 4,500...
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