Beer At White Castle? It’s Man’s Dream Come True!
The White Castle hamburger chain is sipping on the idea of selling alcoholic beverages at its restaurants. [The Columbus Dispatch]
View ArticleCoverGirl Ads Causes Controversy
An ad for CoverGirl Mascara featuring Taylor Swift is now banned because of excessive Photoshopping. The National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau has been cracking down on the...
View ArticleVideo: Cat Soothes Crying Baby To Sleep
Well, it appears cats are good for something besides hilarious YouTube videos.
View ArticleRamsey County Jail Settles With Deaf Man
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — The way a deaf man was treated after he was arrested and held in the Ramsey County Jail has led to a settlement that calls for significant changes. The settlement will make the jail...
View ArticleMN Supreme Ct To Hear U Of M’s Appeal Of $1M Award
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has agreed to hear the University of Minnesota’s appeal of a $1 million civil verdict against the school and men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith over the...
View ArticleCritics Poll Says ‘Tree Of Life’ Tops In 2011
The Village Voice poll of film critics calls “The Tree of Life” the year’s best movie. (Incidentally, it’s my #1 movie of the year, too … but more on that next week.) If you think that result is tony...
View ArticlePatrol: Pedestrian Struck, Killed On I-35E
HUGO (WCCO) — A pedestrian has been struck and killed by two different vehicles on Interstate 35E Wednesday night, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The State Patrol said the collision occurred...
View ArticleWorst Christmas Song Brackets Down To Final 2
And the songs facing off for the title of the all-time “Worst. Christmas. Song. Ever.” are … “The Christmas Shoes” (pictured above) vs. “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” I call “Shoes” the Goliath...
View ArticleBeasley’s Free Throws Lift Wolves Over Bucks 85-84
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Timberwolves refused to panic down the stretch and came away with a victory. Michael Beasley made two free throws with 9.1 seconds left to lift Minnesota to an 85-84 comeback...
View ArticleWho’s The Better Lisbeth Salander?
American actress Rooney Mara has been winning accolades for her portrayal of Stieg Larsson’s fictional character Lisbeth Salander, just as Swedish actress Noomi Rapace did before her. So which is...
View ArticleStranded Anglers Rescued On Lake Mille Lacs
LAKE MILLE LACS (WCCO) — A number of anglers needed to be rescued on Lake Mille Lacs after a large chunk of ice broke off, leaving them stranded and surrounded by water. According to Aitkin County...
View ArticleDespite Dip In Prices, 2011 Is Record Year For Gasoline
APPLE VALLEY (WCCO) — A new survey found the typical household will have spent more than $4,100 dollars on gas this year — that’s a record. But with gas prices hovering around $3.15 a gallon, we still...
View Article82-Year-Old Eagan Woman Completes Her College Degree
EAGAN, Minn. (WCCO) — At 92, Andy Rooney completed his last commentary on “60 minutes.” At 87, Robert Frost spoke at JFK’s inauguration. At 82, Dolores Timlin of Eagan just completed her long-awaited...
View ArticleRegister To Win This Week’s Hook Up Prize!
One (1) Grand prize winner will receive two tickets to Neil Diamond at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012 at 8:00pm (Value: $240). Official Rules. Click Here to Enter. one entry per...
View ArticleCoast Guard Begins Icebreaking On Great Lakes
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has begun ice breaking operations in response to colder temperatures and ice growth in the western Great Lakes region. The Coast Guard said Wednesday...
View ArticleClick Here For Links From December 22, 2011
WCCO 4 News This Morning Last Minute Gifts for Under $15 Need ideas — check these out! Donations To Family A fund has been set up for the Ottum family who had all their holiday presents stolen. You can...
View ArticleBixby Energy Founder Accused Of Lying To Investors
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The founder of Bixby Energy Systems Inc. was indicted Wednesday on a charge of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, a week after the Minnesota-based alternative energy company...
View ArticleGood Question: Was Jesus Really Born In December?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In just four short days, millions of Christians around the world will celebrate the birth of Jesus. But was he really born in December? Johan Van Parys is the Director of Liturgy...
View ArticleMpls. Man Arrested For 8th DWI
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a Minneapolis man for his 8th DWI offense Wednesday night. David Lehman, 47, is charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the...
View Article2 Women Kiss At Navy Ship’s Return
A military tradition has gotten a new spin in the post-”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” world. Check out this picture of Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta kissing her partner, Petty Officer 3rd Class...
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