Minnesota’s Last Medal Of Honor Recipient Dies
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Mike Colalillo, the last Medal of Honor recipient in Minnesota, has died. He was 86. Colalillo died Friday at a Duluth nursing home, the Dougherty Funeral Home confirmed Monday. He...
View ArticleSkiers, Skaters Making The Best Of Mild Winter
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — December is gone, January has arrived, but it still doesn’t look like winter in much of Minnesota. It was the third warmest October to December period in the Twin Cities since...
View ArticleStudy: Exercise May Help Kids Do Better In School
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We all want our kids to do good in school. Now, a new study shows If you want your child to get better grades you may want to make sure they’re getting physically active....
View ArticleMinn. Hockey Player, 16, Paralyzed During Game
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The parents of a paralyzed high school hockey player say they’re praying for a miracle. At Hennepin County Medical Center’s Pediatric Care Center, 16-year-old Jack Jablonski lies...
View ArticleTimberwolves Play Is Winning Back Fans
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In a state where sports fans are hungry for something to cheer about, the new look Minnesota Timberwolves have heard the cries, and are answering the call. “There really is no...
View ArticleTimberwolves Beat Spurs For 2nd Straight Win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —Rick Adelman was wondering how his young Minnesota Timberwolves would handle their first taste of prosperity. He couldn’t have been much happier after watching them thump the San...
View ArticlePolice: 4 Arrested In Connection With Quiznos Robbery
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Police arrested four people on New Year’s Eve who were allegedly involved in an attempted armed robbery at a Roseville Quiznos earlier in the day, authorities said. A North St....
View ArticleWeather Blog: Feels Like January…For Now
Our high temps were actually below average on Monday, and at times the wind made it feel pretty brutal. Actually, that’s what early January should feel like. By Tuesday our highs are back above...
View ArticleSt. Paul Firefighters Recall Rescuing Fellow Firefighter
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A St. Paul firefighter is recovering from second degree burns Monday after his fellow firefighters had to rescue him inside a burning home. St. Paul Fire Captain Art Rodriguez...
View ArticleGood Question: What Happened To The Winter Forecast?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The predictions all pointed to a snowy and cold winter. So far, it’s been anything but. While there may be snow on the ground right now, it won’t be around for too long. And this...
View ArticleBroncos-Steelers Playoff Preview
Come on, Steelers fans. Admit it. You’re not scared, but you’re concerned. No? Well, what if I told you that Ray Rice was out for the year, that Ed Reed wasn’t playing this weekend, and that Joe Flacco...
View ArticleGiants-Falcons Playoff Preview
Sunday’s rendition of the NFC Wild Card features one team trying to regain its mojo and another team that appears to have already done so, as the Atlanta Falcons (10-6) travel to the Meadowlands to...
View ArticleEric Thomas: Searching For The Bright Side In The Lions And Saints Game
I guess I am happy the Lions are in the playoffs. It’s more or less what I have been hoping for a decade and here it is: sitting on my doorstep with a shiny red bow on it. I get to watch an actual...
View ArticleWild Card Weekend: CBS Local NFL Playoff Picks
CBS Local talent and sportscasters from across the country are giving you their insight on this week’s Wild Card Weekend matchups. Catch the picks from each of our experts to see who will be the victor...
View ArticleThe Great Debate: Who Wins The NFL MVP Award?
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore apart more than just gift wrap on Christmas Day 2011, shredding the Chicago Bears’ secondary for a career-high five touchdowns in a Week 16 rout that...
View ArticleManning, Cruz Lead Giants Through Adversity
Many felt the New York Giants started the 2011 season as a team of destiny. Destined to miss the playoffs. Injuries were the primary reason for Big Blue’s poor prognosis. A slew of players did not make...
View ArticleThe Jets’ Blame Game
As his franchise feverishly prepared to chase that elusive Super Bowl title following two seasons that ended in conference championship purgatory, Jets head coach Rex Ryan all but exhorted New York...
View ArticleBroncos-Steelers Playoff Preview
Come on, Steelers fans. Admit it. You’re not scared, but you’re concerned. No? Well, what if I told you that Ray Rice was out for the year, that Ed Reed wasn’t playing this weekend, and that Joe Flacco...
View ArticleGiants-Falcons Playoff Preview
Sunday’s rendition of the NFC Wild Card features one team trying to regain its mojo and another team that appears to have already done so, as the Atlanta Falcons (10-6) travel to the Meadowlands to...
View ArticleAre Gas Prices Heading To $5 A Gallon?
In case you’ve spent the past 30 days engaging in holiday revelry without regard to current international events, we’ve got some bad news for you. Things in the Middle East, while never good, have...
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