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Senator Amy Klobuchar sponsors new bill to update 911 emergency reporting systems nationwide
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is bringing attention to vital updates that are needed to 911 emergency reporting systems nationwide. The Enhancing First Response Act would make important changes to first responder communications networks.
Severe solar storm headed to Earth — what’s going to happen
Space weather forecasters are warning that a severe solar storm is headed towards Earth. The event is strong enough that it could cause stress on the planet’s power grids at a time when the US is already dealing with major hurricanes.
Preview: Wild ready to open the 2024-25 season at The X against Columbus Thursday
The old adage is, “it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” When you start the season 5-14 like the Minnesota Wild did last year, you’re constantly playing catch up. The team is confident this season will be better and it gets underway Thursday.
South Minneapolis fire sends two firefighters, one resident, to the hospital
Two firefighters and one resident were hospitalized by an overnight fire in south Minneapolis. Crews were called the 5600 block of Lyndale Avenue South just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and spent the next several hours battling the four alarm blaze.
Minneapolis police with an update on the arrests of six juveniles after three armed robberies Tuesday
Six juveniles, both boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 14 were arrested and sent to the hospital after they were involved in a pair of car crashes off I-94. Police Chief Brian O’Hara says holding these kids accountable may be difficult.
Retired Hennepin County judge calls for new funding to stop what has become a rampant string of juvenile crime
Former Hennepin County Judge Kevin Burke is calling for what he calls a severe influx of new funding to stop what has become a rampant string of juvenile crime on the heels of serious activity from kids as young as 10 and 11-years old in Minneapolis.
PREVIEW: New gym for kids with autism and neurodivergent community opening in Woodbury
A new play environment with a purpose to serve the autism community and children of all abilities is coming to Woodbury this November. Sheletta Brundidge with what it could mean for children who need some extra attention.
Hurricane Milton: What to know about one of the most serious storms the west coast of Florida has faced in over 100 years
A powerful Hurricane Milton churned through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida and could wallop one of the state’s major population centers with huge storm surges, lashing rain and destructive winds two weeks after Hurricane Helene.
Six juveniles ages 11 to 14 arrested after south Minneapolis robbery spree
Minneapolis police say three robberies within a two hour period Tuesday in south Minneapolis led to the arrest of six juveniles between the ages of 11 and 14. Police Chief Brian O’Hara calls the ages of the suspects “incredibly frustrating.”
Heads Up Train Riders: Maintenance will shut down all Metro Transit light rail rides in and around downtown for a few days
Starting at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday until Monday the 14th buses will replace Blue Line trains between Franklin Ave. and Target Field and Green Line trains between Stadium Village and Target Field stations. Here’s what riders should expect.
New meteorologist Chris Shaffer welcomed as part of the WCCO Radio family
WCCO is thrilled to announce a new voice giving listeners that crucial weather information Minnesotans have always depended on. Longtime WCCO-TV meteorologist Chris Shaffer joins us on the radio starting November 4.
Twins will have television broadcasts produced by MLB in 2025 but still no clarity on what channel you'll see games on
Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local games, including streaming, for the Minnesota Twins along with the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers for 2025. But there’s still no clarity on what channel you’d see games on.
TSA out with new numbers on guns found at security checkpoints and 90% were found loaded
The TSA is out with new numbers showing the amount of guns stopped at checkpoints so far this year. They says 40 firearms were detected and stopped at checkpoints in the first nine months of the year at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport.
Former Minnesota State Trooper booked into jail on manslaughter charges
A former Minnesota State Trooper was booked into jail Monday on manslaughter charges. 32-year-old Shane Roper is accused of causing the death of 18-year-old Olivia Flores of Owatonna while trying to pull someone over for a traffic violation.
Win Or Go Home: Lynx face the Sun in a winner-take-all Game 5 at Target Center Tuesday night
It’s win or go home for the Lynx. Luckily, they will try and stay alive in the WNBA Playoffs in the friendly confines of Target Center. But they’ll do it against the team that eliminated them in that same building during last year’s playoffs.
Minneapolis police arrest suspect after another report of shots being fired inside an apartment building
Minneapolis police have a suspect in custody after reports of shots fired inside a downtown apartment building. Police Chief Brian O’Hara says right now there is no evidence of shots fired, but that a man may have experienced a mental health crisis.
Woman pleads guilty to sexually assaulting two teenage hockey players in a hotel room last winter
According to the criminal complaint, 39-year old Allison Schardin engaged in sex acts with the 15-year old boys after telling them she was having marital problems, had a fight with her husband, and wanted to stay in one of their rooms at a hotel.
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