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Food banks issue warning as SNAP benefits set to run out
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
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Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
- 2H ago
Minnesotans protest Kristi Noem visit, Trump policies at State Capitol
Demonstrators shared concerns about President Trump's use of the National Guard, the war in Gaza and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minnesota.
- Oct 25
Ex-Vikings RB star Adrian Peterson arrested in Texas on DWI and gun charges
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
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Hennepin Avenue set to reopen on Halloween
Drivers in Minneapolis will once again be able to fully access a popular street in the city starting late next week.
- Oct 25
Two teens killed, four others hurt in Chisago County crash
An overnight crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, has left one teenager dead and four other teens hurt.
- 7H ago
Property owner at odds with Mpls. over encampment opening hygiene center
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
- Oct 24
Timberwolves hang on after Edwards exits early to beat Pacers 114-110
Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat the depleted Indiana Pacers 114-110.
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Wild fall to Sharks 6-5 after Macklin Celebrini scores in OT
Macklin Celebrini scored an unassisted goal at 3:47 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
- 4H ago
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- Dec 12, 2019
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NEXT Weather Headlines
Businesses keeping fingers crossed for colder, snowy winter
Even though leaves are still falling from trees, Tuesday's brisk, chillier weather is a reminder that a Minnesota winter is right around the corner, at least in theory.
- Oct 21
NOAA winter outlook suggests snowier, colder Minnesota winter
Minnesota stands a greater-than-average chance for more snow and colder temperatures this winter, pertaining to the three months that make up the meteorological season: December, January and February.
- Oct 17
Strong winds, humid air led to active severe weather season
Severe weather season in the Upper Midwest is just about over now that the cooler weather is settling in.
- Oct 15
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NEXT Weather: 11 p.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 26, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says no issues are anticipated for Halloween.
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Food banks across Minnesota are bracing for a surge in demand
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
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How the Twin Cities community is helping TSA agents at MSP Airport during the government shutdown
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
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WCCO digital headlines: Evening of Oct. 26, 2025
Derek James shares the latest headlines and updates.
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NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 26, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers look to arrive in western Minnesota late Monday.
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Sports News
MoreEx-Vikings RB star Adrian Peterson arrested in Texas on DWI and gun charges
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
- 2H ago
Timberwolves hang on after Edwards exits early to beat Pacers 114-110
Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat the depleted Indiana Pacers 114-110.
- 3H ago
Wild fall to Sharks 6-5 after Macklin Celebrini scores in OT
Macklin Celebrini scored an unassisted goal at 3:47 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
- 4H ago
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
- 7H ago
Mark Gronowski helps Iowa extend winning streak with 41-3 victory over Minnesota
Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday.
- Oct 25
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Why are some summer flowers blooming this fall in Minnesota?
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
- Oct 14
Why did so many northern Europeans emigrate to Minnesota?
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
- Oct 13
Why is cottage cheese suddenly so popular?
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
- Oct 8
What is OCD? And is it treatable?
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
- Oct 6
How do you clean earbuds and headphones?
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
- Sep 30
Community Journalism
MoreProperty owner at odds with Mpls. over encampment opening hygiene center
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
- Oct 24
Can Do Canines announces partnership with actor RJ Mitte
Can Do Canines announced a new celebrity partnership Wednesday and showed off their latest certified team.
- Oct 22
Shop offers clothing, support for breast cancer patients
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
- Oct 14
Senior living community hosts breakfast, fundraiser for Annunciation
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
- Oct 12
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Astra the Polar Bear
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
- Oct 10
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
- Dec 29, 2024
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Gallery: WCCO Community Relations
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
- Oct 6
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Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
- Jul 9
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Twin Cities News
MoreTwin Cities NewsFood shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
- 2H ago
Vandals cut down 32 trees along Mississippi River in St. Paul
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
- 13H ago
Eden Prairie man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
- 13H ago
Hoyo Sambusa continues to break down barriers for Somali women
Hoyo now works out of a $1.6 million facility. It had a stand at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair and its sambusas are served in school lunchrooms around the state.
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DFL leaders hold 1st "gun violence prevention town hall"
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
- Oct 25
Greater Minnesota News
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Red Wing swatting incidents tied to terrorist organization
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
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Farmington woman killed in Blue Earth County crash
Authorities say a Farmington, Minnesota, woman is dead after a crash late Friday morning in Blue Earth County.
- Oct 25
2 teens killed, 4 others hurt in Chisago County crash
An overnight crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, has left two teenagers dead and several other teens hurt.
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Expert offers warning signs of grooming, how to start conversation at home
Alison Feigh with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, a program of the Zero Abuse Project, says a child's isolation from their adult circle is a warning sign of grooming.
- Oct 24
Minnesota BCA: 170 additional cases may be impacted by DWI equipment errors
Over 160 additional DWI cases may have been impacted by errors in testing equipment, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Friday, bringing the total number to at least 394.
- Oct 24
Wisconsin News
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Man dies nearly a week after rolling vehicle in St. Croix County
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
- Oct 25
Man accused of sending Wisconsin's chief justice intimidating emails
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
- Oct 21
Western Wisconsin couple accused of setting fire to their own restaurant
A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
- Oct 21
Hudson school board votes to close two elementary schools
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
- Oct 14
1 dead, 1 injured in western Wisconsin UTV crash
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
- Oct 13
Politics
MorePoliticsFood banks issue warning as SNAP benefits set to run out
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
- 2H ago
Food shelf at MSP Airport helping TSA officers during government shutdown
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
- 2H ago
Food banks across Minnesota are bracing for a surge in demand
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
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Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
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Continued government shutdown could be "devastating" to federal workers, union rep says
The federal shutdown is entering its 26th day with no end in sight. WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke with the head of the federal employees union from the Minnesota region about how 1.4 million federal workers across the country are coping, working without a paycheck.
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Consumer News
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Health care premiums are on the rise. Here's how to keep costs low.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
- Oct 22
UCare, other carriers dropping Medicare Advantage Plans
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
- Oct 22
Creepy dolls take over Rochester history museum in spooky October exhibit
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
- Oct 16
Spa owner accused of giving "black market Botox" treatments
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
- Oct 16
Walz says tariffs are taking a "wrecking ball" to U.S. farm families
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
- Oct 16
Crime News
MoreCrime NewsRed Wing swatting incidents tied to terrorist organization
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
- 10H ago
Vandals cut down 32 trees along Mississippi River in St. Paul
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
- 13H ago
Eden Prairie man pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
- 13H ago
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
- 7H ago
1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Lincoln University homecoming event
Officials say one student and one graduate are among the people injured in the shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
- 3H ago
Health News
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Your latest prescription is simply getting outside
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
- Oct 25
Allina Doctors Council members to strike on Nov. 5
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
- Oct 24
Health care premiums are on the rise. Here's how to keep costs low.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
- Oct 22
UCare, other carriers dropping Medicare Advantage Plans
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
- Oct 22
Hennepin County addresses domestic violence, survivor support at summit
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
- Oct 20
Entertainment News
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June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
- Oct 25
Minneapolis food hall combines cuisine, culture
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
- Oct 25
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show not being reconsidered, Goodell says
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
- Oct 22
Timberwolves announce return of Prince-themed City Edition uniforms
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
- Oct 20
Sam Rivers, bass player for Limp Bizkit, has died at 48, the band says
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
- Oct 19