WCCO – CBS Minnesota
Minneapolis seeing big early voter turnout ahead of midterms
- Title
- Minneapolis seeing big early voter turnout ahead of midterms
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The 2026 election is just a week away. Many have already cast their ballot in Minnesota, and early voting could break records in Minneapolis.
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- Parents of Alex Pretti, Minneapolis man killed by Border Patrol, call on DOJ to cooperate
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The parents of Alex Pretti, who U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers shot and killed in Minneapolis nine months ago amid Operation Metro Surge, called for the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday to resume sharing evidence in the investigation into his killing.
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- St. Louis Park bakery turns storefront into a Swedish candy shop, and customers can’t get enough
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Owner Anne Andrus of Honey & Rye says The Candy Shop sold out of almost everything at its soft open. It sells imported Swedish-style gummies, foams, chewies and sours by the pick-and-mix, and is open Thursday through Sunday.
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- Don’t skip a step on the pasta roller: Tips for rolling sheets thin enough to see light through
- Runtime
- 4:43
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Red Rabbit chef Adam Lerner says homemade dough gives a delicate, tender texture you can’t get from dried noodles. He demonstrates shaping one dough base into different pastas and adding flavors for variety.
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- “I love Minneapolis”: Tony Dokoupil says people there care deeply and are informed
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- In an interview with WCCO's Amelia Santaniello, Dokoupil says viewers want an anchor who stays calm when things are crazy, plus a little humor and a lighter note at the end. He calls anchoring “a privilege.”
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- First Avenue retail and bar crawl aims to bolster businesses before 2027 construction
- Runtime
- 4:28
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Minneapolis Downtown Council and Downtown Improvement District host “Amplify the Ave!” from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, with food and drink specials, games and live music at participating businesses.
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- Minnesota weather on Halloween: Low 60s, evening in the 50s, a few morning showers | Oct. 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 5:32
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Wednesday climbs to the upper 60s to near 70, with thunderstorms late afternoon and evening, and small hail possible, though severe weather is unlikely, NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
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- Alex Pretti's parents speak out against DOJ "cruelty" #shorts
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The parents of Alex Pretti, who U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers shot and killed in Minneapolis nine months ago amid Operation Metro Surge, called for the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday to resume sharing evidence in the investigation into his killing.
"The federal government went on TV and lied about Alex. They tried to slander his memory to cover up their crime. Not only was it wrong, it was shameful, unfair, unacceptable," said mother Susan Pretti. #wcco #news #localnews #crime #doj #immigration #minneapolis #alexpretti #reneegood #minnesota #trump
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- Title
- Alex Pretti's Parents Speak 9 Months After Border Patrol Killed Him in Minneapolis | Oct. 27
- Runtime
- 11:26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Number 1.
Today, the parents of a man killed by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge are asking for justice. Alex Pretti was killed in January. He was 37 years-old.
Number 2.
A sex assault suspect is back in custody, after he was released from jail, only to attack another woman. That's according to police.
Number 3.
A deadly crash is the latest in a concerning spike across the state. This is at least the 7th off-highway vehicle death in October.
Number 4.
We're officially a week out from the midterm elections and it's likely Minneapolis could beat the record for early-voter turnout this week.
Join Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.
#wcco #news #localnews
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- Title
- Alex Pretti's family decries “9 months of silence and stonewalling” from federal government
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Michael and Susan Pretti held their first news conference Tuesday in Minneapolis, saying the Justice Department hasn’t shared evidence or acknowledged a letter they sent in July. Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was killed Jan. 24 during Operation Metro Surge.
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- LIVE: Breaking news and latest headlines on WCCO's Live Desk
- Runtime
- 6:16
- Date posted
- 9 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.
#wcco #morningnews #breakingnews #minnesota
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- Title
- Cracked iPhone Duo screens are a test for Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The foldable is the first major product launch under Ternus, who recently became CEO. Users tell CBS News that Apple has been responsive to repair requests.
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- Minnesota weather: Low 60s, evening temps in the 50s and a few morning showers | Oct. 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A few showers are possible in the morning, and a stray shower for trick-or-treaters isn’t ruled out, but the forecast looks generally dry. The mild weather continues through Sunday, with rain chances returning Monday and Tuesday, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
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- Minnesota weather warms to 67, then later rain and a chance of thunderstorms | Oct. 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Tuesday’s high is about 57 and overnight lows stay mild, about 20 degrees above average. Wednesday’s rain arrives in the afternoon to evening, and thunderstorms are possible, WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner reports.
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- Man accused of trying to pull woman out of St. Paul apartment, and more morning headlines
- Runtime
- 6:13
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Today’s morning headlines include: A 28-year-old man is charged with first-degree burglary and attempted kidnapping in an incident at a St. Paul, Minnesota, apartment Thursday, court documents show.
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- Rain to taper off after Minnesota's morning commute | Oct. 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest forecast.
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- Minnesota weather to deliver temps in the 40s and 50s Tuesday | Oct. 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:57
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer said temperatures will reach the 40s on Tuesday in much of northern Minnesota, while central and southern areas of the state will see 50-degree temps.
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- Title
- LIVE: Breaking news and latest headlines on WCCO's Live Desk
- Runtime
- 14:45
- Date posted
- 9 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.
#wcco #morningnews #breakingnews #minnesota
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- Title
- When is the best time to do homework?
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Homework might be one of the last things kids want to do after a long day at school. But the right routine can ease the annoyance and foster success. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner helps kids and parents build the best environment for doing homework.
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- Minnesota AG details lawsuits alleging businesses filed false claims worth millions
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Millions of your tax dollars stolen, again. It was money meant to feed hungry children during the pandemic. Jason Rantala explains the new fraud cases and speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison about them.
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- Hasan Piker speaks with Omar, state Sen. Fateh in Minneapolis after criticism over visit
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Controversial left-wing commentator Hasan Piker sat down for a conversation with Democratic U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar and Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh on Monday, following days of questions and concerns surrounding his visit.
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- Minneapolis man accused of sexual assault charged with attempted kidnapping in separate case
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Court officials say a sexual assault suspect was released from a Minnesota jail, only to allegedly attack another woman. The second attack led to a rare public safety alert about the suspect from St. Paul police on Friday. He's back in jail now, but why was he let out in the first place? Ashley Grams shares details on the case.
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- Minnesota Vikings fans find hope in 6-0 start
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Minnesota Vikings are the league's last undefeated team. The last time the team started 6-0 was in 2009, the year the Vikings fell one win short of the Super Bowl. As WCCO Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner found, fans are hopeful history won't repeat itself.
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- Minnesota Artist Selected as 1 of 3 in the World for Vatican Exhibit | Good News on WCCO
- Runtime
- 11:10
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- #wcco #news #localnews
This is Good News on WCCO, a place to find uplifting and community focused content. Settle in and unwind.
0:00-3:38 New restaurant with a new mission
3:39-5:36 Designing for the Pope
5:37-7:17 Out of this world Halloween costume
7:18-9:15 Frank Lloyd Wright house for sale
9:16-11:09 Minnesota man runs marathon with canoe
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- Minnesota man pleads for return of Viking statue stolen from couple's gravestone
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Who would steal a statue from a gravestone? That's what the man who plans to be buried here is trying to figure out. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what it will take to crack this case.
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- Are ads about candidates in the Minnesota attorney general race accurate?
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Voters will decide the midterm elections on Nov. 3, which means the political ads swamping your screens are almost over. Esme Murphy breaks down the accuracy of two ads tied to the race for Minnesota attorney general.
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- Title
- What Tony Dokoupil says about the midterms and Minnesota's electorate | October 19, 2026
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Amelia Santaniello interviewed Tony Dokoupil last week, October 19, 2026, on the set of the CBS Evening News in New York.
0:00 What Tony says viewers want
0:41 The biggest challenges of the past year
1:30 Morning vs. evening news
1:53 Is Tony involved in the editorial process?
2:14 Why Tony loves elections
3:48 Tony's take on Minnesota
4:25 Being a journalist today
5:12 Working with your spouse
#minnesota #news #politics
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- Title
- Woodbury BMX racer dominating the competition at 14
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- It’s a competition that takes just 30 to 40 seconds, but a lot happens in that short time. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows how a BMX racer from Woodbury is crushing the competition against all odds.
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- Brooklyn Park police seek suspects in shooting outside apartment building
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A man tried to stop two thieves from taking stuff from his car outside a Brooklyn Park apartment building early Sunday and ended up taking a bullet. With the suspects still on the run, police are asking people to check their cameras. WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with a neighbor about what happened.
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- Title
- Why some Minnesotans will pay more for health insurance in 2027
- Runtime
- 2:36
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The high cost of healthcare is hitting Minnesotans hard. The issue is top of mind for many voters just eight days before the midterm elections. Caroline Cummings has more on the double-digit increases some could face in 2027.
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- Americans legally bet nearly $167 billion on sports last year, a record, as scrutiny grows
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- CBS News’ Jim Axelrod reports that sportsbooks reward losing customers with perks while limiting winning bettors, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. FanDuel says it uses tools to protect against financial risk and has changed its VIP program.
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- Minnesota weather on Halloween: a few light showers, but not a washout, and mild
- Runtime
- 5:14
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Highs reach the mid-60s during the day and the 50s in the evening, with scattered light showers possible. A warm, snowless stretch continues into the following week, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
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- Title
- Skip this on your Minnesota ballot and it counts as a vote
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- When Minnesota voters go to the polls, in addition to local and statewide races, they will be asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to provide millions more dollars for Minnesota K-12 schools.
The Minnesota State Board of Investment manages the funds generated from school trust lands' mining and timber leases. Since 2017, the fund has nearly doubled from $1.3 billion to $2.4 billion.
Full story at link below.
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- 7 arrested in Minneapolis basilica break-in #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Minneapolis police arrested three adults and four juveniles in connection to a burglary early Sunday at the 119-year-old Basilica of St. Mary. #wcco #news #localnews #crimenews #minnesota #catholic #catholicchurch
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- Man Killed, Bullets Hit St. Paul Home | Vikings Historic Start | Brooklyn Park Shooting | Oct. 26
- Runtime
- 17:23
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Number 1.
We're following a couple shootings in the metro. Brooklyn Park police say a man was shot after confronting burglary suspects. It happened early Sunday morning.
Number 2.
A man is dead after a shooting in a St. Paul neighborhood. It was a terrifying night for one family caught in the gunfire.
Number 3.
There are just 8 days to go until this year's Midterm Elections. Hasan Piker, a controversial left-wing political commentator will be in Minnesota today.
Number 4.
The Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team in the NFL. Head coach Kevin O'Connell says he's working to improve the offense... and believes it will come.
Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.
#wcco #news #localnews
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- Title
- Police chase in Minnesota ends with five squad cars on the highway
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A police chase involving multiple squad cars ended in Edina over the weekend. WCCO has reached out to authorities to learn more about the incident.
- Title
- This October is on track to be one of the warmest on record in the Twin Cities | Oct. 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:53
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says, with six days left in the month, October is the sixth warmest on record to date and is likely to finish as the third or fourth warmest in more than 150 years of records.
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- Title
- Barack Obama in Detroit says attacks on Abdul El-Sayed’s name and faith echo what he faced
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Obama accused Republicans of fearmongering as he campaigned in Michigan, one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. He spoke on the first day of statewide early voting.
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- 2 suspects flee after man is shot in Brooklyn Park apartment garage, police say
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Officers from Brooklyn Park and three other cities responded, and K-9s were used to try to track the suspects. Police say no arrests have been made.
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- Title
- Halloween eye safety dos and don’ts: Skip store-bought costume contacts, go easy on glitter
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Dr. Ralph Chu of Chu Vision Institute says colored costume contacts can fit poorly and should come through a prescription from an eye care provider, not from a Halloween store or online seller.
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- Title
- Minnesota Democrats divided over Hasan Piker’s Minneapolis event with Ilhan Omar and Omar Fateh
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Piker, a left-wing streamer with millions of followers, appears Monday evening at a sold-out event hosted by DFL state Sen. Omar Fateh. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign called a number of his statements “reckless and unacceptable.”
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- Minnesota weather veers toward soaking rain Monday, with some areas topping an inch | Oct. 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Widespread rain moves through, with the heaviest amounts in western and central Minnesota, and highs only in the 40s. Rain exits early Tuesday, then skies gradually clear and highs rebound into the 50s and 60s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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- Title
- Chicken wild rice casserole cooking REACTION! 💛 #shorts
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Sunny Anderson gifted Frankie McLister her cookbook when The Drew Barrymore Show visited the Minnesota State Fair. Frankie made one of the recipes. This is Sunny's reaction.
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#recipe #cooking #reaction
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- Gummies, sours, and fizzes arrive in Minnesota at The Candy Shop
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- #wcco #stlouispark #localnews #shorts #minnesota
Tuesday morning 5-10am (10/27) - Imported Swedish candy is satisfying Minnesota’s sweet tooth! Beret Leone shows the newest venture for local entrepreneur Anne Andrus, The Candy Shop in St. Louis Park. Homegrown Minnesota is recognizing small businesses that bring something unique to our communities. Watch live Tuesday 5-10AM on WCCO and CBS News Minnesota: wcco.com/live
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- Title
- Widespread rainy weather in Minnesota | Oct. 26, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Widespread rain is in store for the Twin Cities Monday, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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- Title
- St. Paul police investigating deadly shooting in Dayton's Bluff neighborhood
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- A man is dead after a shooting in a St Paul neighborhood. It was an especially terrifying night for one family caught up in the gunfire. Our Jason Rantala checked in with the mother now fearing for her children's safety.
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- Expect below average temperatures and rain to start the work week | Oct. 25, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest weather forecast for Minnesota.
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- Title
- Minnesota Vikings' Myles Price on team's undefeated start
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The undefeated Minnesota Vikings face off against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Vikings receiver and return specialist Myles Price spoke with Mike Max about keeping the winning streak alive and making the most of his bye week.
- Title
- Vikings' Joe Huber steps up after Donovan Jackson's season-ending injury
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- When Donovan Jackson went down with an injury, the Vikings needed Joe Huber to step up.
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- Title
- How Andrew Zimmern is helping keep people out of prison
- Runtime
- 9:06
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Andrew Zimmern is a world-renowned chef who's adopted Minnesota as his home, and he's passionate about a food program that's helping keep people out of prison. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield got to talk to Zimmern about the experience and how deeply personal it is to him.
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