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Minnesota races heat up as record voter turnout expected ahead of Election Day
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- Minnesota races heat up as record voter turnout expected ahead of Election Day
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- With just days until Election Day, it appears Minnesota could be headed to a record voter turnout. Both internal and external polling show many races moving towards the Democrats not only across the country but in Minnesota, too.
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- Minnesotans pushing to make daylight savings time permanent
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- We woke up today feeling well rested after gaining an extra hour of sleep, but many feel the reward in the fall isn't worth it. The fight over the bi-annual changing of the clocks gains more traction in the U.S. Congress. Marielle Mohs shows us how Minnesota is pushing for change on their own.
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- How much rain to expect in Minnesota on Monday | Nov. 1, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest weather forecast for Minnesota.
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- Where do Minnesota's races stand ahead of Election Day?
- Runtime
- 11:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Election Day is getting closer, and Minnesota voters are already breaking records. Early voting started six weeks ago. Across the state, people are making their voices heard ahead of Election Day. According to the Secretary of State's office, nearly 730,000 Minnesotans have already voted in person or by mail. That's already more than the total number of absentee votes in 2022. To break down where the races stand and the outlook for both parties, DFL Analyst Abou Amara and Republican Analyst Amy Frederiksen join Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
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- Navigating estate planning and grief with compassion
- Runtime
- 6:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- If you've lost someone in your immediate family, you know there's the grief and then there's business you have to immediately tend to. We talked with a local estate lawyer trying to help flip the script when it comes to doing business with people on their hardest days.
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- Getting good sleep after clocks fall back
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- So how do you know if your sleep is good sleep? According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not get regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need. Dr. Andrew Stiehm joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to talk about good sleep.
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- Minnesota family takes Halloween decorating above and beyond
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Some take Halloween to a totally new level when it comes to decorating. As Photojournalist Kris Berg shows us, one Bayport family went well beyond for the season of scare!
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- Minnesota dentist still in ICE custody despite no longer facing immediate deportation
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A Minnesota dentist is no longer facing an immediate deportation order, but right now, he's still behind bars. William Lizardo's family and his attorney are now working to get him released. As Conor Wight shows us, an immigration court agrees he deserves a chance to plead his case.
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- Cooking a 5-star meal in prison | Good News on WCCO
- Runtime
- 15:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Another episode of uplifting, and community focused news, all in eone place. #wcco #news #localnews
Chapters:
0:00 - 2:15 Hero saves bus full of children
2:16 – 4:17 Building connections offline
4:18 – 6:31 Doctor reunites with baby whose life he saves
6:32 – 15:53 Andrew Zimmern cooks meal with inmates
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- Rainy start to November expected in Minnesota | Nov. 1, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest weather forecast for Minnesota.
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- Rain returns as the work week starts | Next Weather 6:30 p.m. forecast
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Rain returns on Monday with heavy rain and lingers through election day.
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- 7 people have died in ATV crashes in October; doubling fatal crashes this year
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says seven people have died in crashes while driving or riding in ATVs and UTVs.
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- Why Minnesota will see plenty of rain during the first week of November | NEXT Weather
- Runtime
- 8:49
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A massive rainmaker will be over Minnesota and Wisconsin during the first week of November 2026. NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak explains how much rain could accumulate in parts of Minnesota as a result of the storm and what's driving it.
El Niño explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oKDC_8dkJE
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- Those in search of spooky cocktails are in for a treat at Metor
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Metor is holding its annual Black Lagoon Halloween pop-up, the perfect place to experience some spooky cocktails.
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- Halloween forecast features warmth, rain chances for Minnesota | Oct. 31, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says more than an inch of rain is possible across the state by early next week.
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- LIVE: Breaking news and latest headlines on WCCO's Live Desk
- Runtime
- 15:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- WCCO has the latest headlines and breaking news — as it's happening — from the Live Desk, streaming on both CBS News Minnesota and YouTube.
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- Minnesota weather on Halloween night to feature 50-degree temps | Oct. 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Families out trick-or-treating on Saturday in the Twin Cities for Halloween will see cloudy conditions and possibly a few raindrops, NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
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- St. Paul school board passes revised budget plan that avoids layoffs
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The St. Paul Board of Educators approved a plan on Friday that avoids layoffs despite some major money problems. As Conor Wight reports, people at the meeting were applauding what's being described as a band-aid.
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- Twin Cities BMX racer outpacing opponents at 14, Minnesota Forge partners with ticketing platform
- Runtime
- 13:03
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Marielle Mohs hosts this week’s WoMN in Sports special, celebrating female athletes' excitement, strength, and inspiration.
In this episode, meet 14-year-old Jemma Tollefson, a BMX racer from Woodbury with a world title already to her name who is chasing more victories, historic partnership between the Minnesota Forge, a women's professional volleyball team, and SeatGeek and see other sports stories from around Minnesota and the world.
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- Hastings RB Zach Shatek seeks to lead football team to state title
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The University of Minnesota football team will welcome Hastings’ Zach Shatek next year. Marielle Mohs introduces one of the most productive running backs in the state.
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- Animal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Animal Humane Society took 36 dogs from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County on Thursday. Adam Duxter introduces two of the puppies looking for a forever home.
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- Judge OKs return of Minnesota man deported to Africa
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A judge has granted the return of Kenis Lopez, a Minnesota man who was deported to the Central African Republic, the man’s attorney said Friday evening. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested him in 2022, claiming his paperwork was fake.
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- St. Paul school officials approve teacher early retirement plan
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The St. Paul Board of Education on Friday passed a plan that offers an early retirement package to up to 12 English learner teachers. The move comes after officials initially called for cutting 18 English learner teachers across the district, drawing significant pushback from parents and educators. Conor Wight was at the school board meeting.
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- 4 indicted on fraud-related charges tied to Minnesota search warrants, FBI says
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, that nearly 20 search warrants were executed in just one day. High-level White House leaders also unveiled new indictments accusing four people of either fraud or conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Frankie McLister was there.
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- 36 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in Minnesota
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More than 30 dogs are now getting the care they need thanks to the Animal Humane Society. They were rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County. WCCO's Adam Duxter show us what's next for the furry friends. 🐾
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- Minnesota attorney urges owners to secure properties after urban explorer injuries
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Two young people referred to by some as urban explorers are facing long roads to recovery after devastating accidents in abandoned buildings in Minnesota. Should the owners of the abandoned buildings be held accountable? One law firm says if they're not, more teenagers could get hurt. Jeff Wagner reports from Upper Harbor Park in Minneapolis, where one of the teens was hurt.
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- St. Paul mayor nominates 26-year veteran Jeramiah Melquist as the city’s next fire chief
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Kaohly Her chose Assistant Chief Melquist from five finalists, three internal and two external. He describes his leadership style as “mission driven and people first.” The City Council still has to confirm him.
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- Fall color is almost entirely past peak, and heavy rains will finish the job | Oct. 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The DNR reports that nearly all of Minnesota is past peak, with some color left in the Mississippi River bluffs near Winona. WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the leaves still on trees will mostly come down with very heavy rain and wind early in the week.
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- "Right to repair" for renters measure on St. Paul ballot this election
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- In Minnesota's capital city, voters will be asked if renters should have boosted protections that would empower them to fix something broken in their home if property owners don't act.
The question in St. Paul asks if the city should adopt an ordinance giving them a "right to repair." How it would work is tenants would give a 14-day notice to their landlords of what needs to be fixed.
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- 36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Animal Humane Society says the dogs, from puppies to adults, were found in unsafe and unsanitary conditions on Thursday and are now at its Golden Valley location receiving medical and behavioral care. The goal is to get all 36 adopted.
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- October is on track to be the Twin Cities’ fourth-warmest on record | Oct. 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The month has averaged more than 8 degrees above normal through Oct. 29, and the extended forecast keeps November above average, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports, adding, "It looks like the El Niño impacts are already being felt."
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- "I Don't Think It's Legitimate" — Nearby Worker Questions Business Ops. Amid Fraud Raids | Oct. 30
- Runtime
- 18:14
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Number 1.
Fraud was going to be the focus of today's visit from Vice President JD Vance. But late last night, we learned that visit to St. Cloud was canceled. This announcement comes after State and federal agencies raided Twin Cities businesses early Thursday morning, looking for fraud.
Number 2.
St. Paul has its next fire chief nominee. Mayor Kaohly Her announced her Pick to lead the fire department today.
Number 3.
Voters in Saint Paul will see a question on their ballot this year about boosting protections for renters. That's a population which makes up half of the people who live in the capital city.
Number 4.
More than 30 dogs are now getting the care they need thanks to the Animal Humane Society. They were rescued from a breeder in Cass County.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for today's episode of 4 Things to Know.
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- Title
- Chris Shaffer celebrates 20 years of fantastic forecasting
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- 20 years of fantastic forecasting! Congratulations @wccoshaffer, WCCO is lucky to have you! 🌦️🌈❄️
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- Minnesota weather on Halloween: Trick-or-treat hours look mostly dry | Oct. 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:51
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Clouds thicken Friday night and light showers are possible early Saturday, with a high of 56. Models have changed three or four times today, he says, but they consistently dry out the evening. A light rain jacket could be useful, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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- Minnesota's slightly soggy Halloween weather | Oct. 30, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A sunny Friday in the Twin Cities with scattered showers possible on Halloween, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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- Minneapolis CIty Council says cutting city's safety office saves $3.8 million; Frey disputes it
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The mayor did not definitively say whether he would veto the ordinance. If the nine council members who voted for it stay unified, that would be enough to override a veto.
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- Minnesota weather stays mild into Halloween, with a few isolated showers south | Oct. 29, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Showers are possible mainly across the south during the day, but forecasters expect dry weather by trick-or-treat time. Temperatures stay in the 50s, WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports.
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- LIVE: Breaking news and latest headlines on WCCO's Live Desk
- Runtime
- 18:25
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- WCCO has the latest headlines and breaking news — as it's happening — from the Live Desk, streaming on both CBS News Minnesota and YouTube.
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- “A better leader, a better friend”: WCCO colleagues pay tribute to Chris Shaffer’s 20 years
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Shaffer’s anniversary is Friday. Colleagues, including meteorologist Mike Augustyniak, who has worked beside him for 18 of those years, thanked him for leading the NEXT Weather team through snowstorms, severe weather and “a few Vikings losses.”
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- Halloween is mostly dry and mild, with clearing by trick-or-treat time | Oct. 29, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Saturday brings more clouds and a few isolated sprinkles early, possibly a rogue shower in the afternoon, and mild temperatures. Most models show clearing around the time younger kids come to the door, WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports.
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- St. Paul candy shop sticks to “no skimping on the family recipe” as chocolate prices climb
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Regina’s Candy has been making sweets in St. Paul for 100 years. New owner Tom Saunders says higher ingredient costs mean higher prices at the counter, but not cheaper ingredients.
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- Minneapolis approves safe program that lets people sleep in cars parked overnight at supervised lots
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The ordinance allows people without homes to stay in vehicles at managed off-street lots run by nonprofits, government agencies or religious organizations. It still needs Mayor Jacob Frey’s signature, and no sites are lined up.
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- St. Paul residents to vote on renters' right to repairs
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- With only five days until the midterm election, voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, will have a ballot question to boost protections for renters, who make up more than half of the city's residents.
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- Settlement could reshape future of Minnesota Google data center
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A new legal settlement could reshape the future of a proposed Google data center in a southeastern Minnesota community.
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- Title
- Feds, state agents raid more Twin Cities autism centers
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison confirmed Thursday afternoon his office's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit joined federal officers in search warrant executions at two Twin Cities "autism-services entities."
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- Title
- Why Bounday Waters protections may be on the your midterm ballot
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Will the next governor of Minnesota continue the executive order banning nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters? WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh digs into the candidates and their stances on the matter.
🗳️WCCO's 2026 Midterm Election Guide is your one-stop resource for getting ready to vote. You can meet the candidates, check your registration, find your polling place and learn about early and absentee voting. Find it at the link below.
- Title
- Meet audience warm-up master Joey Kola
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- For decades, comedian Joey Kola has been the secret ingredient behind the laughs and applause for some of television’s biggest names. He's now bringing his energies to "The Drew Barrymore Show."
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- Hell's Kitchen is the place to be for Halloween fun in Minneapolis
- Runtime
- 4:14
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Haley Hawkins and Nate Willie from Hell's Kitchen in downtown Minneapolis visit the WCCO Kitchen to show off their ghoulish goodies on tap this Halloween weekend.
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- Latest polls show Klobuchar, Flanagan with double-digit leads ahead of midterms
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A New York Times/Siena College poll has DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan 14 points ahead of Republican Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race. Other polls have shown a much closer race, and a Republican analyst is skeptical.
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- Title
- The possible role faith has played in American politics
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Political science professor Dan Hofrenning from St. Olaf College talks with WCCO's Adam Duxter about the undeniable role faith is playing in the 2026 midterm elections.
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