3 Teens Dead In Crash Near Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WCCO) — Wisconsin State Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed three teenagers and injured two others. The State Patrol said the crash happened near Eau Claire...
View ArticlePolice: Man Shot Twice In Minneapolis Apartment
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot twice in a Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Minneapolis Police...
View ArticleJobs Are On The Line As Vikings Limp To Finish
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings need to win their final two games to avoid the worst record in the franchise’s 51-year history. Whatever happens, coaches and players know that many...
View ArticleNo More Sleepy Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration is announcing new airline regulations to reduce pilot fatigue. CBS News transportation safety analyst Mark Rosenker talked about the new regulations. See the video...
View ArticlePen Lodged In Woman’s Stomach For 25 Years Still Writes
And we’ve got the pictures… An elderly woman was in for a surprise when she went to the hospital with stomach issues – only for doctors to find the cause was none other than a felt-tip pen that had...
View ArticleWoman, 45, Sentenced For Producing Child Pornography
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 45-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for producing child pornography of two young girls, the United States Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Donna Mary...
View ArticleNanny’s Hidden Talent Discovered After Death
A nanny in Chicago had a hidden talent for taking photos and she took some remarkable self portraits that are now part of a gallery exhibit. Read more about her here and see some of the pics here.
View ArticleSen. Koch Issues Statement On Relationship With Staffer
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch says she’s “deeply sorry by engaging in a relationship with a Senate staffer” in a statement issued Wednesday. According to high level...
View ArticleFood Shelf Gets Help After Donations Were Stolen
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A food pantry that was struggling to feed hundreds of needy families after almost a ton of food was taken got a big helping hand on Wednesday. The Camden Promise Food Shelf at the...
View ArticleChristmas Package Arrives 1 Year, 6 Days Later
An Arkansas woman finally has proof that she bought her mother a Christmas gift last year. [TCPalm.com]
View ArticleJust In Time For The Holidays: Soldiers Return Home
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – Just in time for Christmas, 40 Minnesota airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing are home after serving in the last six months of the Iraq War. On Wednesday, the men and women were...
View ArticleStudy: Happiness Down
A study that looked at Twitter posts found that happiness levels are on the decline. People started using more negative and depressing words over the course of the year. Read more here. It has been an...
View Article5 Weeks Later, Girls Still Sleeping Outside For Charity
SHOREWOOD, Minn. (WCCO) – Some kids with warm hearts and a very cold box are about to reach their goal. WCCO first visited Debra, Danielle and Savanah five weeks ago. They’re the kids who are sleeping...
View ArticleWatch The WCCO Holiday Promos
In case you missed them or want to see your favorite one again, check out the WCCO holiday promos featuring our anchors and reporters. WCCO Holiday Promo: Comparing Sweaters WCCO Holiday Promo: Chris...
View ArticleBixby Energy Founder Accused Of Lying To Investors
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The founder of a Minnesota-based alternative energy company is accused of lying to investors in an alleged fraud scheme. Former Bixby Energy Systems Inc. CEO Robert Allen Walker was...
View ArticleKindle Fire Vs. Nook Tablet: CNET Weighs In
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It seems everyone wants a tablet this year. The question is: Which one should you buy? Some consumers say they would choose Apple’s iPad, but other say its price tag is too steep....
View ArticleHoliday Troop Greetings
It is hard being away from home around Christmas. There are a lot of troops from our area that wanted to wish everyone back home a happy holidays. You can see some of the troop greetings from around...
View ArticleAuthorities: Man Abducted, Robbed Woman He Met Online
SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. (WCCO) — A man accused of abducting a woman from her home and robbing her Tuesday morning has been arrested. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim, who lives on the 3500...
View ArticleLumberjack Days Could Be Chopped From Festival Lineup
The popular Stillwater festival, Lumberjack Days, could be no more if the organizers don’t get their act together. Touted as holding one of the biggest musically choreographed fireworks shows in the...
View ArticleThieves Break Into Minn. Soldier’s Family’s Home
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The holidays can be tough enough when dad is stationed overseas. However, for the Ottum family, that was just the beginning. Last night, the Ottums came home to find a Grinch had...
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