Arrested protester shares what it's like in Border Patrol custody
Now that he's had an inside perspective, Connie Olson says he has one key takeaway: "No one knows what's going on."
Construction bids due for Nicollet Ave Kmart site
After 50 years of listening to complaints, the city of Minneapolis is one deadline closer to changing what used to be the Kmart property in south Minneapolis.
Costs down compared to a year ago for food staples
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
How do actors memorize their lines?
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
What is microneedling? And why is it so popular?
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
Santa's assistant gets new kidney with help of friend
One year ago, Dan Reed could barely walk. His kidneys were shutting down and he had little hope of getting a transplant. Now, he's well on the road to recovery.
How eggnog came to be a holiday tradition
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
Why do we wrap gifts?
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
Why is the story of "The Wizard of Oz" still so popular?
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
Retired teachers writing letters to Make It Better for children with cancer
Lou Ann Restad, Nancy Knoell, Karen Droegemueller and Elizabeth or "Betsy" Murnan are all retired teachers, ranging in age from 76 to 95. They may not be teaching, but they are still working, writing letters for Make it Better.
What is hoarding?
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
What makes our skin oily or dry?
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
How did Minnesota become the No. 1 turkey-producing state?
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Why do so many places in Minnesota start with "Minne"?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
MOA opens World Junior hockey pop-up ahead of championships
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championships are coming to Minnesota, and a new pop-up at Mall of America is giving hockey fans a head start.