Vikings’ Peterson, Ponder Out Vs. Redskins
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson injured his left knee, and Christian Ponder suffered a concussion on back-to-back plays Saturday against the Washington Redskins....
View ArticleGingrich, Perry Fail To Submit Required Signatures
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has failed to qualify for Virginia’s March 6 Republican primary, a development that complicates his bid to win the GOP presidential nomination. [CBS News]
View ArticleNonprofits Aiding Paul Blur A Line
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The passionate support of an eclectic group of libertarians and young people has Ron Paul in contention to win the Iowa caucus. So has the work of two well-funded nonprofits that...
View ArticlePeterson, Ponder Hurt; Vikings Top Redskins 33-26
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — From the moment Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder were hurt on the first two offensive plays of the second half, the Minnesota Vikings seemed doomed to their longest...
View ArticleWeb Extra: Jewelry For A Cause
No one at this jewelry party in St. Louis Park was afraid to splurge a little on last minute Christmas gifts. That’s because they found the story behind the handmade creations as beautiful as the...
View ArticleContinuous Holiday Music On WCCO Radio
Looking for a little holiday cheer? Tune into WCCO Radio to hear your favorite Christmas songs all day long. [Listen Live]
View ArticleVikings’ Peterson To Have MRI On Sprained Knee
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was scheduled for an MRI late Saturday after taking a direct hit to his left knee in Saturday’s 33-26 win over the Washington...
View ArticleWoman Spends Christmas Waiting For Heart, Liver
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Imagine that a hospital room is where you’ll spend the holidays. It’s a reality for a Duluth woman who has spent the past month in the Mayo Clinic. Jessica Danielson, 29, left her...
View ArticleLutefisk, Blood Sausage … MN Holiday Treats Galore
Any true Minnesotan with an ounce of Viking blood knows that 16th and Lake Street in Minneapolis is their final stop before the Christmas feast. [WCCO]
View ArticlePolice: Woman Found Dead On Mpls Street ID’d
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities have identified the body of the woman who was found dead on a Minneapolis street Thursday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office said 21-year-old Brianna Jones...
View ArticleWoman Spends Christmas Waiting For Heart, Liver
One Duluth woman is making a new family for herself at the Mayo Clinic, where she is waiting for both a heart and a liver transplant. And as she waits, she contemplates the families of those who will...
View ArticleVikings: Peterson Suffers Torn ACL
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Out for the game — and now much longer — with a serious knee injury, Adrian Peterson was on his way back from the X-ray room in the depths of the stadium when he looked at a...
View ArticlePatrol: 1 Dead, 6 Injured In Crash
A four-car collision left one person dead and six others injured this morning after an SUV ran a stop light and smashed into a truck, which then rolled over onto two other cars. [WCCO: News]
View ArticleNORAD Reveals Santa’s Christmas Flight
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — This brown Christmas has some kids worried. Without snow, kids aren’t sure if Santa’s sleigh will be able to land on their rooftops. Despite the fact that these kids seem to have...
View ArticleA Soldier Returns Home After Burglars Stole Christmas
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Minneapolis family is thankful for the outpouring of generosity after the children’s presents were stolen from right under the tree. Since the incident, it’s been one surprise...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson Suffers Torn ACL
Although the Vikings won today, the team lost one of its greatest offensive weapons: Adrian Peterson. An MRI showed that Peterson suffered a torn ACL in Saturday’s game. He might be out of play for a...
View ArticleVideo: Understanding SOPA
Have you heard people talking about SOPA (the Stop Online Piracy Act), but stayed out from the conversation because you’re not sure what it’s about? If so, then check the Guardian’s neat, little...
View ArticleVictim In North Minneapolis Shooting Identified
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities have identified a woman who was shot and killed in an apparent murder in north Minneapolis on Thursday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the...
View ArticleIowa Race Quieter Than In The Past
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — It’s been a different presidential race in Iowa this year — quieter. Campaign headquarters have hardly been buzzing with activity, unlike the around-the-clock nature of past...
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