Honoring 9/11: I-35W Bridge To Be Lit Red, White And Blue
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Interstate 35-W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis will be lit red, white and blue on Sept. 11 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Minnesota...
View ArticleAdele Top Winner With 6 Grammys
Adele (Photo Credit: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adele, who captured the world’s heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday’s Grammy Awards,...
View ArticleWhat’s America’s Most Popular Color Car?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – What does the color of your car say about you? If it’s white, you’re in a big crowd. White was the top paint color choice this year among American car buyers. About one out of five...
View ArticleInvestigation Begins After Teacher Restrains Student In YouTube Video
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A YouTube video shows a Champlin Park High School teacher restraining a Somali student after the student had been in a fight with a classmate. Now members of the Somali community...
View ArticleGood Question: How Did Red, White & Blue Become National Colors?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Everywhere you look this holiday, you’re going to see some red, white and blue. But how did those colors become our national colors? According to “The Flag,” a book published by...
View ArticleGood Question: Why Such A Large Achievement Gap In MN Classrooms?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – ACT scores are out for Minnesota students and, overall, Minnesota ranks No. 1 in the country. But, a closer look at the numbers reveals a huge gap when it comes to race. Sixty-one...
View ArticleMN Man Recalls ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech 50 Years Later
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Almost 50 years ago, hundreds of thousands gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was a march to fight for jobs and equal opportunities, featuring Dr. Martin Luther...
View ArticleGood Question ‘Reply All’: Why Is Snow White?
Early Wednesday morning, a 29-year-old man from Chisago County died after swerving to hit a deer on I-35. That had Taryn from Red Wing wanting to know: What should we do if we see a deer? The State...
View ArticleFinding Minnesota: Scott Seekins, Unlikely Icon
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Of all the signs that our weather has been unusual, none is more unique than the sight of Scott Seekins — and the fact it took him so long to change into white this year (May...
View Article17 World Cup Fans More Prepared For The Fourth Of July Than You
By Chris Kral Now that the U.S. has been eliminated from the World Cup, it’s time to focus our attention on Independence Day. What better way is there to bounce back from a loss than by celebrating our...
View ArticleGood Question ‘Reply All’: Fourth Of July Edition
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s Independence Day, so we’re hitting “reply all” to your Fourth of July Good Questions. Some viewers have wondered: Why are our nation’s colors red, white, and blue? Our...
View ArticleAsk A Minnesota Expert: Best NA Cocktails To Serve For 4th Of July
Independence Day is a time to reflect and celebrate with family and friends. Traditionally, cookouts and fireworks top the list of activities for the Fourth of July. Being that it is usually one of...
View Article17 World Cup Fans More Prepared For The Fourth Of July Than You
By Chris Kral Now that the U.S. has been eliminated from the World Cup, it’s time to focus our attention on Independence Day. What better way is there to bounce back from a loss than by celebrating our...
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