https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/rapidan-dam-store-to-open-in-mankato 2024-08-14T16:13:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/river.jpg?id=63893367&width=1200 River https://www.audacy.com/media-library/river.jpg?id=63893372&width=1200 River daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-ready-after-free-agency-last-two-off-seasons 2026-02-10T22:16:58+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/carlos-correa-minnesota-twins.jpg?id=63893377&width=1200 Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/gopher-football-season-begins-thursday-against-unc 2026-02-10T22:16:55+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gophers.jpg?id=63893371&width=1200 Gophers daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/kueng-gets-3-1-2-years-in-prison-in-death-of-george-floyd 2022-12-09T20:37:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/j-alexander-kueng.png?id=63893362&width=1200 J. Alexander Kueng is sentenced for his role in the death of George Floyd J. Alexander Kueng daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/donald-trump-has-been-reindicted-in-the-2020-election-case 2024-08-27T21:05:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/special-counsel-jack-smith-delivers-remarks-on-a-recently-unsealed-indictment-including-four-felony-counts-against-former-u-s-p.jpg?id=63893379&width=1200 Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Trump was indicted on four felony counts for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Trump was indicted on four felony counts for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/darryl-strawberry-gets-his-number-retired-by-the-saints 2026-02-08T23:27:32+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/darryl-strawberry-st-paul-saints.jpg?id=63073868&width=1200 Darryl Strawberry and his wife Charisse at the news conference where it was announced that he had signed with the St. Paul Saints for the 1996 season. Darryl Strawberry, St. Paul Saints daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-vikings/family-and-friends-to-remember-bud-grant-at-service-saturday 2026-02-10T22:16:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bud-grant.jpg?id=63893357&width=1200 Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant salutes the crowd during a ceremony in the game between the Vikings and the New York Jets at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 30-24. Bud Grant https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bud-grant.jpg?id=63893360&width=1200 Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp (11) talks to head coach Bud Grant on the sideline against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl IV at Tulane Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 23-7. Bud Grant https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bud-grant-statue.jpg?id=63893358&width=1200 Winnipeg Blue Bombers alumni Bud Grant who's statue stands outside IG Field. Bud Grant Statue daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/severe-solar-storm-headed-to-earth-whats-going-to-happen-2675185419 2026-02-10T22:16:46+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64007347&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/in-this-handout-photo-provided-by-nasa-a-solar-and-heliospheric-observatory-image-shows-region-486-that-unleashed-a-record-flar.jpg?id=63937157&width=1200 In this handout photo provided by NASA, a Solar and Heliospheric Observatory image shows Region 486 that unleashed a record flare last week (lower left) November 18, 2003 on the sun. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/150-black-lawyers-will-silently-protest-chauvins-sentencing 2021-06-24T19:21:35+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chauvin-trial.jpg?id=63893363&width=1200 People react outside the Hennepin County Government Center after the verdict was read in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021, In Minneapolis, Minnesota. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was on trial on second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter charges in the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. After the video was released of then-officer Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds, protests broke out across the U.S. and around the world. The jury found Chauvin guilty on all three charges. Chauvin trial daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/veteran-actor-donald-sutherland-dead-at-88 2026-02-08T23:27:30+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/american-actor-dunald-sutherland-receives-the-donostia-award-during-67th-san-sebastian-film-festival-on-september-26-2019-in-s.jpg?id=63893349&width=1200 American actor Dunald Sutherland receives the Donostia award during 67th San Sebastian Film Festival on September 26, 2019 in San Sebastian, Spain. American actor Dunald Sutherland receives the Donostia award during 67th San Sebastian Film Festival on September 26, 2019 in San Sebastian, Spain. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/man-sentenced-in-north-minneapolis-shooting-of-12-year-old 2023-08-11T22:00:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jeremiah-grady-north-minneapolis-shooting.jpg?id=63893336&width=1200 20-year old Jeremiah Grady was sentenced for the 2021 killing of a 12-year old in north Minneapolis. Jeremiah Grady, North Minneapolis, Shooting daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/black-women-business-owners-featured-in-billboard-campaign 2023-08-11T22:03:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sheletta-black-owned-women-business.jpg?id=63893353&width=1200 Sheletta Brundidge and three of the women being featured on a billboard campaign to bring awareness to Black-owned female businesses. Sheletta, Black, Owned, Women, Business https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sheletta-black-owned-women-business.jpg?id=63893348&width=1200 For the next two weeks, digital billboards around the Twin Cities metro area will regularly flash the pictures and names of five local businesses owned by Black women. Sheletta, Black Owned, Women, Business daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/college-student-from-st-paul-escapes-deadly-maui-fires 2023-08-11T22:02:49+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/evacuations.jpg?id=63893354&width=1200 Hundreds evacuating from the Hawaiian island of Maui Evacuations daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/state/arrest-made-in-shooting-death-of-minneapolis-child 2023-08-11T18:14:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jeremiah-marquise-grady.jpg?id=63893347&width=1200 Suspect arrested in shooting death of 12-year-old Jeremiah Marquise Grady daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/memorial-service-for-four-at-lake-vadnais 2026-02-10T22:16:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/candles.jpg?id=63893355&width=1200 Memorial held on shore of lake where four bodies were recovered Candles daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/two-dead-in-crash-of-apparent-stolen-car-in-maplewood 2021-09-04T12:18:14+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police-car.jpg?id=63893343&width=1200 Two dead in crash of apparent stolen car in Maplewood police car daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/target-recalls-2-2-million-candles 2023-08-11T14:39:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/recalled-20-oz-3-wick-jar-thresholdtm-candle.png?id=63893346&width=1200 Recalled 20 oz 3-Wick Jar ThresholdTM Candle Recalled 20 oz 3-Wick Jar ThresholdTM Candle daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minneapolis-fire-crews-battle-large-blaze-in-south-mpls 2026-02-10T22:16:56+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mpls-fire.jpg?id=63893365&width=1200 Mpls Fire daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/state/rep-omar-squad-in-minnesota-to-oppose-line-3-completion 2021-09-03T21:30:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rep-ilhan-omar.jpg?id=63893341&width=1200 WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks at an “End Fossil Fuel” rally near the U.S. Capitol on June 29, 2021 in Washington, DC. Organized by Our Revolution, demonstrators called on Congress to take action in ending fossil fuel subsidies. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Rep. Ilhan Omar daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/caledonias-71-game-winning-streak-snapped 2021-09-04T13:21:03+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/referee.png?id=63893339&width=1200 Lake City ends Caledonia's 71-game winning streak Referee daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/sheriff-dawanna-witt-displeased-with-pardons-jan-6-rioters 2025-01-22T14:02:41+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hennepin-county-sheriff-dawanna-witt-expressed-displeasure-with-president-donald-trump-s-pardoning-and-commuting-of-sentences-fo.jpg?id=63893332&width=1200 Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt expressed displeasure with President Donald Trump's pardoning and commuting of sentences for the large group of pro-Trump protesters who stormed the Capitol grounds on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt expressed displeasure with President Donald Trump's pardoning and commuting of sentences for the large group of pro-Trump protesters who stormed the Capitol grounds on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/phillips-fixing-broken-education-system-should-be-priority 2026-02-10T22:16:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dean-phillips.jpg?id=63893334&width=1200 Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips (D) on the WCCO Radio Porch with Chad Hartman. Dean Phillips daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/gopher-coach-ben-johnson-is-hoping-for-home-court-advantage 2026-02-10T22:16:33+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ben-johnson-gophers-basketball-university-of-minnesota-big-ten-tournament.jpg?id=63893326&width=1200 Head coach Ben Johnson of the Minnesota Golden Gophers reacts against the Michigan State Spartans in the first half at Williams Arena on February 06, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ben Johnson, Gophers, Basketball, University of Minnesota, Big Ten Tournament daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/timberwolves/nuggets-are-playing-like-champions-and-timberwolves-on-ropes 2026-02-10T22:16:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/timberwolves-guard-anthony-edwards-5-drives-to-the-basket-against-denver-nuggets-guard-kentavious-caldwell-pope-5-and-forwar.jpg?id=63893340&width=1200 Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the first quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the first quarter during game five of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/gophers-fall-to-michigan-st-home-turf-in-big-ten-tournament 2026-02-10T22:16:35+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gophers-basketball-michigan-state-big-ten-tournament-michigan-state.jpg?id=63893316&width=1200 Gophers, Basketball, Michigan State, Big Ten, Tournament, Michigan State daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/trooper-londregan-trial-shooting-ricky-cobb-begin-september 2026-02-10T22:16:36+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hennepin-county-government-center-courthouse-ryan-londregan-ricky-cobb.jpg?id=63893329&width=1200 Hennepin County, Government Center, Courthouse, Ryan Londregan, Ricky Cobb daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/woman-indicted-buy-guns-used-burnsville-first-responders 2024-03-14T16:56:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/burnsville-first-responders-shooting-guns-charges-u-s-attorney.jpg?id=63893325&width=1200 U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger making the announcement Thursday in Minneapolis. Burnsville, First Responders, Shooting, Guns, Charges, U.S. Attorney https://www.audacy.com/media-library/burnsville-first-responders-shooting-guns-charges-u-s-attorney.jpg?id=63893318&width=1200 Burnsville, First Responders, Shooting, Guns, Charges, U.S. Attorney daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/councilmember-critical-colleagues-after-budget-veto-override 2024-12-13T17:47:39+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/more-reaction-to-the-minneapolis-city-council-s-override-after-mayor-jacob-frey-vetoed-a-city-budget-for-the-first-time-in-the-c.jpg?id=63893331&width=1200 More reaction to the Minneapolis City Council's override after Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a city budget for the first time in the city's history. More reaction to the Minneapolis City Council's override after Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed a city budget for the first time in the city's history. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/the-yankees-broom-the-twins-out-of-new-york-after-8-5-win 2026-02-10T22:16:36+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-yankees-celebrate-yet-another-home-run-off-the-twins-during-their-8-5-win-thursday.jpg?id=63893335&width=1200 The Yankees celebrate yet another home run off the Twins during their 8-5 win Thursday. The Yankees celebrate yet another home run off the Twins during their 8-5 win Thursday. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/gophers-are-getting-new-uniforms-ahead-of-2024-season 2026-02-10T22:16:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-gopher-football-team-is-getting-new-uniforms-for-the-2024-season.jpg?id=63893327&width=1200 The Gopher football team is getting new uniforms for the 2024 season. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gopher-football-team-is-getting-new-uniforms-for-the-2024-season.jpg?id=63893328&width=1200 Gopher football team is getting new uniforms for the 2024 season. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/weather/first-real-heatwave-coming-over-weekend-with-storm-potential 2026-02-10T22:16:34+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/there-s-some-heat-coming-this-weekend-wcco-meteorologist-paul-douglas-says-this-will-be-the-warmest-stretch-of-weather-the-twin.jpg?id=63893333&width=1200 There's some heat coming this weekend. WCCO Meteorologist Paul Douglas says this will be the warmest stretch of weather the Twin Cities have seen so far this summer. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/closures-and-flight-restrictions-minnesota-wildfires 2021-09-04T21:29:33+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/u-s-forest-service.jpg?id=63893344&width=1200 U.S. Forest Service daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/hockeyland-documentary-hits-theaters-in-september 2022-08-29T20:14:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/hockey.jpg?id=63893338&width=1200 Hockey daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-senate-pulls-all-nighter-time-runs-out-on-session 2024-05-16T14:37:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/senate-bills-legislature-session-st-paul-capitol.jpg?id=63893337&width=1200 Senate, Bills, Legislature, Session, St. Paul, Capitol daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/three-officers-charged-with-murder-watching-chauvin-trial 2021-03-22T15:33:29+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/thomas-lane.jpg?id=63893345&width=1200 Thomas Lane daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/klobuchar-meets-with-canadian-parliament-members 2026-02-10T22:16:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sen-amy-klobuchar-with-members-of-the-canadian-parliament.png?id=63893310&width=1200 Sen. Amy Klobuchar with members of the Canadian Parliament. Sen. Amy Klobuchar with members of the Canadian Parliament. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/federal-judge-dismisses-trump-classified-documents-case 2026-02-08T23:26:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/in-this-photo-illustration-pages-are-viewed-from-the-unsealed-federal-indictment-of-former-u-s-president-donald-trump-on-june.jpg?id=63893323&width=1200 In this photo illustration, pages are viewed from the unsealed federal indictment of former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 9, 2023 in Washington, DC. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts in Special Counsel Jack Smith's classified documents probe. In this photo illustration, pages are viewed from the unsealed federal indictment of former U.S. President Donald Trump on June 9, 2023 in Washington, DC. Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts in Special Counsel Jack Smith's classified documents probe. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/democrats-warn-millions-lose-health-care-if-medicaid-cut 2025-05-08T21:20:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64006397&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/minnesota-rep-kelly-morrison-d-is-sounding-an-alarm-about-the-trump-administration-s-proposed-tax-cuts-which-could-include-cu.jpg?id=63893312&width=1200 Minnesota Rep. Kelly Morrison (D) is sounding an alarm about the Trump administration's proposed tax cuts which could include cuts to Medicaid as well. Minnesota Rep. Kelly Morrison (D) is sounding an alarm about the Trump administration's proposed tax cuts which could include cuts to Medicaid as well. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/twins-sweep-and-fifth-straight-win-5-2-over-orioles 2026-02-10T22:16:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/twins-pitcher-jhoan-duran-59-and-center-fielder-byron-buxton-25-celebrate-their-teams-win-against-the-baltimore-orioles-afte.jpg?id=63893306&width=1200 Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) and center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrate their teams win against the Baltimore Orioles after the game at Target Field. Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) and center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrate their teams win against the Baltimore Orioles after the game at Target Field. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-legislature-agreement-recreational-marijuana-bill 2023-05-16T19:05:54+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/person-holding-a-joint.jpg?id=63893307&width=1200 Person holding a joint. Person holding a joint. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/south-carolina-to-begin-firing-squad-executions 2022-03-21T16:10:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/firing-squad.jpg?id=63893319&width=1200 Firing squad daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/how-to-prepare-your-gardens-for-the-long-minnesota-winter 2022-10-05T11:00:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/garden.jpg?id=63893305&width=1200 That garden is starting to die off as the colder temperatures kick in. The experts say there are certain things you should do to prep those for our long winter. Garden daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/archbishop-minneapolis-st-paul-smiling-word-of-american-pope 2025-05-09T00:17:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/archbishop-bernard-hebda-never-imagined-there-would-be-an-american-pope.jpg?id=63893311&width=1200 Archbishop Bernard Hebda never imagined there would be an American pope. Archbishop Bernard Hebda never imagined there would be an American pope. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/energy-assistance-fund-available-to-keep-minnesotans-warm 2023-12-12T11:55:19+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/energy-bills.jpg?id=63893314&width=1200 Minnesota's energy assistance program can help keep you warm and reduce costs during winter months Energy bills daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/mlb-lockout-a-concern-for-restaurants-near-target-field 2022-03-04T14:58:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/target-field.jpg?id=63893308&width=1200 Target Field daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/sen-lindsey-graham-calls-for-assassination-of-vladimir-putin 2022-03-04T14:39:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sen-lindsey-graham.jpg?id=63211911&width=1200 Senator Lindsey Graham says that someone should assassinate Vladimir Putin Sen. Lindsey Graham daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/former-rep-dean-phillips-says-america-needs-a-third-party 2026-02-10T22:16:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/is-it-time-for-a-third-party-in-america-former-minnesota-3rd-district-rep-dean-phillips-says-it-is-time-and-believes-he-ll-pl.jpg?id=63893320&width=1200 Is it time for a third party in America? Former Minnesota 3rd District Rep. Dean Phillips says it is time, and believes he'll play a pivotal role in it. Is it time for a third party in America? Former Minnesota 3rd District Rep. Dean Phillips says it is time, and believes he'll play a pivotal role in it. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/higher-u-s-tariffs-have-farmers-fearing-the-worst 2026-02-10T22:16:23+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tina-hinchley-milks-cows-on-the-family-farm-she-shares-with-her-husband-duane-near-cambridge-wisconsin-president-donald-trump.jpg?id=63893302&width=1200 Tina Hinchley milks cows on the family farm she shares with her husband Duane near Cambridge, Wisconsin. President Donald Trump's decision to put tariffs on major U.S. trade partners Canada, Mexico and China could have a major impact on prices for U.S. farmers. Tina Hinchley milks cows on the family farm she shares with her husband Duane near Cambridge, Wisconsin. President Donald Trump's decision to put tariffs on major U.S. trade partners Canada, Mexico and China could have a major impact on prices for U.S. farmers. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/news/st-paul-educators-strike-for-third-straight-day 2020-09-23T23:15:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/spfe-strike.jpg?id=63893298&width=1200 SPFE Strike https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63893301&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/rochester-schools-lose-funding-from-department-of-education 2026-02-10T22:16:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rochester-public-schools-superintendent-dr-kent-pekel-is-asking-the-department-of-education-to-reconsider-the-sudden-cancellat.jpg?id=63893286&width=1200 Rochester Public Schools superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel is asking the Department of Education to reconsider the sudden cancellation of $2 million in grant money. Rochester Public Schools superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel is asking the Department of Education to reconsider the sudden cancellation of $2 million in grant money. daily