Dad Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Running For MN House
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The father of an openly gay soldier who was killed in Afghanistan has announced he will run for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in the fall. Jeff Wilfahrt, who...
View ArticleNev. Man Gets Probation For Assaulting Woman On Flight
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – An 84-year-old man from Reno, Nev., was sentenced to 180 days of probation, including 30 days of home confinement and 60 days of community service for assaulting a doctor while...
View ArticleRep. Smith Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Staffer
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — A top Republican in the Minnesota House lost his committee chairmanship, and a female staffer was transferred, after he admitted to a sexual relationship with her. Republican Rep....
View ArticleInjured Hockey Player Begins Physical Therapy
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — The family of the female hockey player injured in a high school game Friday says she’s still unable to move her legs, but is beginning physical therapy. Students at St. Croix...
View ArticleAs 49ers Go To Playoffs, Legends Mark 30 Years Since ‘The Catch’
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5) — About 1,500 die-hard San Francisco 49ers fans didn’t have to wait for Saturday’s playoff game against the New Orleans Saints to get their football fix. Instead, they paid to...
View ArticleVIDEO: Harbaugh & Ravens On Texas Matchup
By: Jerry Coleman Coach Harbaugh, Ray Lewis, Joe Flacco & Suggs talk about this Sunday’s Divisional Round match-up at home versus the Houston Texans. . . . . Joe Flacco gives his perspective on...
View ArticleSemi Goes Into Lake In Waseca, No Injuries
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a semi-truck slipped off a southern Minnesota highway and ended up in a Waseca lake Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened...
View ArticleSuburb’s Memo To Vikings: ‘Why Not Shakopee?’
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — A new city is throwing its name into the mix of places to be the new home of the Minnesota Vikings. Shakopee announced its plans at a news conference Wednesday to build a...
View ArticleSurgery May Soon Be An Option For Acid Reflux
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — People suffering from the worst cases of acid reflux may no longer need a pill to help ease their pain. Doctors say a new surgical option could soon be available. The United...
View ArticleTarget’s Jason Wu Line May Not Be ‘Missoni Mania’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Remember when classic designer Missoni’s merchandise showed up at Target in September? Remember all the disappointed people who couldn’t get their hands on it before it...
View ArticleMusician Writes Song For Local Nonprofit
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities musician was inspired to create a song for a local, nonprofit group that helps people with developmental disabilities and their families. The song is called, “Make...
View ArticleMpls Man Charged In Armed Robberies Of Bank, 4 Stores
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 29-year-old Minneapolis man has been indicted in connection with a series of armed robberies at four stores and a US Bank. On Wednesday, Donte McKinley Hollister was charged in...
View ArticleGirl With Cerebral Palsy Gets New Wheelchair From Good Samaritan
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Yesterday we told you about 7-year-old Moira Stomberg from Minneapolis. Someone stole her wheelchair from her family’s north Minneapolis driveway on Sunday. Stomberg has a mild...
View ArticleSt. Paul Boy, 10, Honored For Role In Saving Mother’s Life
ST. PAUL (WCCO) — At 10 years old, Jayvion Jones has never won an award — until now. St. Paul Police recognized the 5th grader’s heroic actions with a special ceremony Wednesday. With the help of a...
View ArticleCooper Super Sophomore Making A Name For Himself
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The sophomore class of boys basketball players in the state has one clearly at the head of the class: Apple Valley’s Tyus Jones. But moving up the chart is Robbinsdale Cooper’s...
View ArticleAuthorities: Woman Believed To Be Kidnapped Found Safe
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A woman thought to have been kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend Wednesday afternoon in southern Minnesota has been found safe, according to the Mower County Sheriff’s Office....
View ArticleAuthorities Investigating Head-On Crash That Injured 4
COTTAGE GROVE (WCCO) – Three teenagers and boy are in the hospital after a crash in Cottage Grove early Wednesday night, according to authorities. According to the Cottage Grove Department of Public...
View ArticleWeather Blog: Feels Like January
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For those of you who love winter, I bring you the cold. The snow will have to wait. We are now 4.3″ below average for the month and over 15” below average for the season. Check...
View ArticleRubio Living Up To Hype In Minnesota So Far
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The flashy passes between the legs of defenders and behind his back to open teammates on the wing have been dazzling. The stutter-step drives to the basket have been electrifying and...
View ArticleVikings’ Stadium Proposals To Land On Gov’s Desk Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota’s Governor wants all the Vikings stadium proposals on his desk by the end of the work day Thursday. The team has said it won’t sign another lease until the legislature...
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