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Armstrong High School Marching Band To Join Gophers At Outback Bowl
December 9, 2019 at 9:23 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Robbinsdale Armstrong High School’s marching band will be heading to Tampa Bay with the Gophers football team on New Year’s Day. Musicians from the school will perform during the Outback Bowl Halftime Show during the Gophers battle with the Auburn Tigers. This may be the Gophers’s first trip to the Outback Bowl, but this will be the fourth trip made by the Armstrong marching band.
Hawkeyes Beat Gopher Men 72-52 In Big Ten Basketball Home Opener
December 9, 2019 at 9:11 pm IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Sophomore Joe Wieskamp scored a season-high 23 points and Iowa blew past Minnesota 72-52 on Monday night in its Big Ten home opener. Luka Garza had 21 points with 10 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (7-3, 1-1 Big Ten), who hit 8 of their first 16 3s in cruising to their second win in three tries Wieskamp opened the second half with a 3 to give Iowa its first double-digit lead, 40-29, and Wieskamp pushed it to 49-34 on a layup.
Former NHL Player Scot Kleinendorst Seriously Injured In Grand Rapids Workplace Accident
December 9, 2019 at 9:03 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Grand Rapids police say former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst was seriously injured Saturday evening while working at the Blandin Paper Company. The accident happened at about 6 p.m., when Kleinendorst was operating a crane that was unloading pulp wood. Kleinendorst was ejected from the crane, causing him to suffer serious head injuries and fractures. It is not clear what caused the accident.
Heavy Snow Threatens To Close Spirit Mountain Early
By John LauritsenDecember 9, 2019 at 8:14 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Too much snow is threatening to shorten the season at Spirit Mountain. The Duluth destination says winter storms forced the Amsoil National Snocross race to cancel. Now it needs a $235,000 bailout from the city to make payroll. READ MORE: ‘I Don’t Need To Live Here Anymore!’: Duluth Still Digging Out From Almost 2 Feet Of Snow The city council usually gives the ski hill around $275,000 a year in assistance.
‘Extremely Rewarding’: ‘U’ Program Helping Willmar Businesses Stand Out
By Liz CollinDecember 9, 2019 at 6:03 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Some small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out, thanks to a unique program at the University of Minnesota. WCCO’s Liz Collin went to Willmar to see how coaching from college students is helping rural retailers thrive. As the owner of a small boutique for six years, Misty Watkins has only recently realized how important that first step into her store is.
‘I’m A Tough Person’: Dalvin Cook Helps Get The Vikings Back On Track Despite Injury
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Despite a lingering injury to his collarbone area that forced him out of Minnesota’s previous game, Dalvin Cook never hesitated when asked if he’d be able to play against Detroit. The soft-spoken, hard-running tailback followed through on his promise, helping the Vikings recover from a costly loss in the NFC race with a stress-free 20-7 victory over the Lions on Sunday.
91-Year-Old Buffalo Man Receives High School Diploma After Dropping Out To Save His Family Farm
By Susan-Elizabeth LittlefieldDecember 9, 2019 at 5:17 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After 91 years, a Buffalo man has a title he never thought he’d receive. Clifford Hanson grew up the youngest boy on a livestock farm in Benson, Minnesota. After the 8th grade, he stopped going to school to help his dad who was in failing health — a story that decades later touched the heart of his nurse at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo.
Counties Object To Paying For DHS Accounting Mistakes
By Esme MurphyDecember 9, 2019 at 5:22 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – More billing mistakes at the Department of Human Services mean Minnesota counties are on the hook for $9 million. A spreadsheet shows every single Minnesota county owes money for chemical dependency programs. Hennepin County owes $2.1 million, Ramsey County owes $629,000 and Dakota County is expected to pay $423,000. St. Louis County, which includes Duluth, owes $629,000.
Sun Country Announces First-Ever Route To Canada
December 9, 2019 at 3:27 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sun Country Airlines announced its first-ever route to Canada on Monday. The Minnesota-based company says its new seasonal nonstop service will connect Minneapolis-St. Paul residents to Vancouver. “Our expansion into Canada is the latest signal of the incredible growth we’re experiencing at Sun Country Airlines,” said Chief Revenue Officer Grant Whitney.
Minnesota Reports 53 Cases Of Hepatitis A In The Last Year
December 9, 2019 at 2:37 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Department of Health is renewing their call for people to get up to date on vaccinations, as they report 53 known cases of Hepatitis A in the last year. Of those, the most have been reported in Hennepin County; the figures reflect 19 cases reported there since Dec. 16, 2018. While there have been no deaths linked to the disease in the last year in Minnesota, 75% of the cases involved hospitalization.
3 Minnesota Families Planning Memorial Services For Guardsmen Killed In Chopper Crash
December 9, 2019 at 2:24 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Three Minnesota families are planning funerals for the national guardsmen killed in a helicopter crash. Chief warrant officers James Rogers Jr. and Charles Nord, and Sgt. Kort Plantenberg, died when their Black Hawk went down last week. Fellow Minnesota Guard members held a memorial ceremony at Fort Hood in Texas on Sunday. The aviators bowed their heads before three battlefield crosses, and saluted the soldiers’ sacrifice through their tears.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Phone Stalking Law
December 9, 2019 at 1:55 pm MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a state law that makes it a crime to stalk someone by telephone is unconstitutional because it’s too broad. Monday’s ruling overturns the conviction of a man who authorities say repeatedly left threatening messages for Rice County Sheriff’s Department and Social Services Department workers. Authorities say Jason Peterson’s messages in 2016 and 2017 frightened workers.
Matt Hastreiter Charged In Blaine Crash That Killed Pedestrian
December 9, 2019 at 1:45 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Charges have been filed against 42-year-old Matt Hastreiter, of Circle Pines, after investigators say he fatally struck a pedestrian while driving under the influence. The incident happened at 6 a.m. last Friday morning, near the intersection of Naples Street Northeast and Lake Drive. The Blaine Police Department says emergency crews found her unresponsive and brought her to Hennepin Healthcare, where she was pronounced dead.
MN State Patrol: 130+ Crashes During Snowy Monday Morning Commute
December 9, 2019 at 11:55 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota State Patrol says there have been over 130 crashes statewide during Monday morning’s snow event. According to the state patrol, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, there were 133 crashes (22 with injury) and 168 vehicle spinouts. There were also three jackknifed semis. There were no serious or fatal injuries.
Age Progression Photo Released In 23-Year-Old Missing Person Case
December 9, 2019 at 12:13 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released an age-progression photo of a Wisconsin teenager who went missing 23 years ago. Sara Bushland was last seen on April 3, 1996, getting off the school bus in front of her home where she lived with her mother, stepfather and stepbrothers in Spooner, Wisconsin. Sara, only 15 years old at the time, was reported missing that night. Authorities say foul play is suspected.
No Major Impacts On Lake Superior Found From Line 3 Pipeline
December 9, 2019 at 11:39 am MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An updated environmental review released by a state agency Monday found no serious threat to Lake Superior if crude oil ever leaked from a new pipeline to replace Enbridge Energy’s aging Line 3 across northern Minnesota.
UnitedHealth Plans Bargain Bid For Diplomat Pharmacy
December 9, 2019 at 10:08 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — UnitedHealth plans to acquire Diplomat Pharmacy at a steep discount about a month after the specialty drug provider said it may not be able to make its debt payments. United Health Group’s OptumRx said Monday that the company will spend $4 for each share of Diplomat in a cash tender offer. That’s 31% cheaper than the stock’s closing price of $5.81 on Friday. Shares of Diplomat tumbled in early trading.
Efforts Underway To Make Highway 12 Safer For Motorists
By Christiane CorderoDecember 9, 2019 at 9:57 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A safety coalition is working to make Highway 12 safer for drivers after several fatal and head-on crashes. Last month, crews added centerline rubber polls to help keep drivers from crossing over on the six-mile stretch between Maple Plain and Delano. Crews also put a new innovative warning system to let drivers know when the roads are getting slippery.
Norway Honors Minnesota WWII Veteran Wilton Rasmusson, 100
© Provided by CBS Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The country of Norway honored a Twin Cities veteran Sunday for his service during World War II. Wilton Rasmusson received two medals for his time spent on an overseas mission helping defend Norway from the Nazis. At a ceremony in Fridley, the Norwegian Ambassador thanked the 100 year old for his bravery, while surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Minnesota Weather: Snowy Morning Commute Followed By Single-Digit Temps
© Provided by CBS Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A snow band is likely to drop several inches of snow during Monday’s morning commute in the Twin Cities – followed by bitter cold.
Vikings’ DE Danielle Hunter Becomes Youngest NFL Player To Notch 50 Sacks
December 9, 2019 at 8:08 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Vikings’ defensive end Danielle Hunter only needed a half-sack to break an NFL record Sunday afternoon – and he notched three. Hunter, who just turned 25 years old in October, finished the game with 52.5 sacks to his name and officially became the youngest player in NFL history to record 50 career sacks. (credit: Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Hunter nearly broke the record in Seattle, but was glad to break it at home at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Police: Missing Wis. Child, 2, Dies After Being Located In Red Cedar River
December 9, 2019 at 7:51 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Police in Rice Lake, Wisconsin say a 2-year-old girl is dead after she was found in a river after going missing Sunday evening. According to Rice Lake police, officers were dispatched at around 9:30 p.m. to a Rice Lake residence on the report of a missing child. The caller said the front door was open and the child could have been missing for up to 30 minutes. A search was initiated, which included citizen volunteers, K9 units and a drone.
Minnesota Weather: Snowy Morning Commute Followed By Single-Digit Temps
December 9, 2019 at 5:57 am MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A snow band is likely to drop several inches of snow during Monday’s morning commute in the Twin Cities – followed by bitter cold.
What Works Best For Fighting Colds?
By Heather BrownNovember 30, 2017 at 10:41 pm MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Cold season is in full swing, and Consumer Reports has a new warning out. Multi-symptom cold medicines can be confusing for consumers, and taking too much of them is dangerous. More than 60,000 people end up in emergency room with liver problems from high doses of acetaminophen each year. So, what works for a cold? And what doesn’t?
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