Good Questions: Lawn Dethatching, Fires, A Clinton-Clinton Ticket
Every Friday, we tackle a bunch of viewers' burning questions. This week, Heather Brown explores lawn dethatching, 3-alarm fires and a Clinton-Clinton presidential ticket.
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Every Friday, we tackle a bunch of viewers' burning questions. This week, Heather Brown explores lawn dethatching, 3-alarm fires and a Clinton-Clinton presidential ticket.
After a historic sophomore season with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team, Amanda Zahui B. is headed to the WNBA. Zahui was taken with the No. 2 overall pick in Thursday's WNBA Draft by the Tulsa Shock.
It's been nearly five years since a cancer diagnosis ended a promising football career for Connor Cosgrove. He was a wide receiver at the University of Minnesota when he was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010. He had to stop playing football, and underwent years of chemotherapy treatments.
The Minnesota women's basketball team has added two junior college players, to help fill the void left by star Amanda Zahui B's early departure for the WNBA. Gophers coach Marlene Stollings announced Thursday the signing of forward Kynadi Johnson and center Karley Barnes to national letters of intent.
Actress Rita Wilson revealed to People Magazine she was diagnosed with breast cancer, but she said her first doctor didn't catch it. She went to another doctor after feeling something wasn't quite right. It was that second doctor, and then later a third, who caught the cancer early. Now, she's encouraging others to ask for second opinions.
Minneapolis Police say they are looking for two suspects after two people were robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning near the University of Minnesota campus. The incident happened at about 12:25 a.m. near 27th Avenue SE and Talmage Avenue SE, which is near the Como Student Community Cooperative.
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that University of Minnesota junior Mike Reilly was named one of 15 players for the 2015 U.S. Men's National Team. Reilly was a two-time First Team All-American and two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year for the Gophers.
They came from her hometown, her school and her college to say goodbye to Jennifer Houle. Several hundred gathered at Northrup Auditorium for Sunday's memorial service.
A push to strengthen sexual assault policies at Minnesota colleges is moving through the Legislature, with advocates saying it will provide more options for victims. Some schools already have strong policies, but the bill would extend best practices across Minnesota, said author Rep. Marion O'Neill, R-Maple Lake.
This time of year is an exciting one for golfers, and maybe those thinking about picking up a club. Natalie Nyhus and Mike Augustyniak hung out with the University of Minnesota Women's golf team for so much-needed pointers.
The odds of him winning the Masters Tournament are 25 to 1, but all eyes will still be on Tiger Woods this weekend.
A regional conference in the Twin Cities will have a bearing on how much you'll enjoy the coming summer. That's because 120 members of the North Central Mosquito Control Association are gathered at the University of Minnesota to discuss insect control strategies and surveillance.
Turkey growers across Minnesota are doing all they can to stop the spread of the deadly avian influenza. It's wiped out flocks at nine farms in six different counties since just last month.
The Gophers added a veteran quarterback before spring practice, kind of. Adam Weber has returned as a graduate assistant, ready to make a new name in his football career as a coach.
Jenny Hansen has been promoted from interim coach to full-time head coach for the Minnesota women's gymnastics team. Golden Gophers athletic director Norwood Teague made the announcement on Tuesday.
Eastern Kentucky has hired former Minnesota and Louisville assistant Dan McHale as the Colonels' 20th head coach. McHale will be introduced Thursday at a news conference.
A Minnesota high school senior has a tough choice ahead after being accepted by all eight Ivy League schools. Mounds Park Academy says senior Munira Khalif has also been accepted at Stanford, Georgetown and Minnesota.
In our data-driven world, sports is increasingly embracing data to try and gain an advantage. And now, that data is making its way into actual sports equipment.
The University of Minnesota announced Monday that sophomore center Amanda Zahui B. will forego her final two seasons with the Gophers and declare the WNBA Draft.
MN Cup supports entrepreneurs throughout Minnesota with programs, events and an annual competition.
The University of Minnesota has been named one of the top employers in the nation. The list by Forbes consists of 500 employers out of 200,000 companies nationwide. They ranked the U of M as the 10th best in education and 65th best overall.
Amid much speculation that the University of Alabama was showing interest in him, Gopher men's basketball coach Richard Pitino seems to be staying put. Pitino just finished his second season with the Gophers.
Millions of drivers use metro freeways in Minneapolis and St. Paul every day to get to and from work, run errands or just shuttle around. In fact, MnDOT says the Interstate 35W/Interstate 94 interchange can see up to 180,000 people a day.
Officials said the body of a young woman was recovered from the Mississippi River Wednesday evening. The Hennepin County Sheriff's office said the body was found by the county's water patrol near the 10th Avenue Bridge at about 7 p.m.
According to one survey, Latin-American women will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. Now, a program at the University of Minnesota is not only trying to educate these women, but help change the statistics. The program is called "Breaking the Silence." It was started three years ago at Community-University Health Care Center after receiving a grant from the state.
It sat in storage for 10 years, beaten down by weather and vandalism, but now the statue of Peanuts fan favorite Snoopy and Woodstock has been returned to its original form.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Lennox will walk in memory of lives lost and lives still fighting. It's a mission rooted in his own pain and survival.
It sat in storage for 10 years, beaten down by weather and vandalism, but now the statue of Peanuts fan favorite Snoopy and Woodstock has been returned to its original form.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Lennox will walk in memory of lives lost and lives still fighting. It's a mission rooted in his own pain and survival.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
While classes are being held on Friday in Princeton, Minnesota, there will be a higher level of security at all school buildings due to a potential threat.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time since his death on Friday night. She said the fall campus tour he had started will continue. CBS News correspondent Erica Brown reports.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
A bill on Capitol Hill would help firefighters and their families if their loved one gets cancer from their work protecting our communities.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
Twenty-two people were arrested and charged after they allegedly planned to pay for sex acts with a child, Blaine police said on Friday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A Twin Cities man faces federal charges after allegedly writing and printing multiple copies of a book titled "How to Kill a Federal Judge."
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw will miss a second straight game as he recovers from a knee injury suffered last season. Starting outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and backup cornerback Jeff Okudah will both be held out with concussions.
The Dallas Wings star finished her debut season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice on Thursday to be with his fiancee for the birth of their first child.
Offensive lineman Henry Byrd took to dance when he was younger, says there's a lot of overlap with football.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday will be hot, with feels-like temperatures between the high 80s and mid-90s, meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says scattered showers are expected to clear out of central Minnesota on Friday evening before a hot weekend.
Scattered, weakened showers will move through the metro Friday night, and a summery weekend is set to follow.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says to expect a summery weekend ahead, with no likely heat relief until the middle or even end of next week.
Saturday and Sunday will be hot, with feels-like temperatures between the high 80s and mid-90s, meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke publicly for the first time since his death on Friday night. She said the fall campus tour he had started will continue. CBS News correspondent Erica Brown reports.
The St. Olaf College community in Northfield is mourning after a student-athlete was killed in a South St. Paul shooting early Friday. Ubah Ali shows how teammates and classmates are remembering Matthew Lee.
A Teamsters strike is threatening to stop the music at Farm Aid. Workers at the U of M represented by Teamsters Local 320 have been striking since Monday for a better contract. Without a deal, festival organizers say the show might not take place at Huntington Bank Stadium. WCCO’s Ashley Grams reports.
Hamline University kicked off the 2025 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference season with a win. Marielle Mohs introduces a special group of veteran players leading this year's team.