https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/3m-faces-potential-billion-dollar-lawsuit-over-earplugs 2022-06-26T16:12:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/generic-orange-earplugs.jpg?id=63892204&width=1200 Generic orange earplugs. Generic orange earplugs. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-vikings/vikings-and-houston-can-bring-the-heat-at-quarterbacks 2026-02-10T22:06:28+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/defensive-coordinator-brian-flores-of-the-minnesota-vikings-celebrates-another-ferocious-defensive-effort-which-has-been-an-earl.jpg?id=63892215&width=1200 Defensive coordinator Brian Flores of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates another ferocious defensive effort which has been an early hallmark of the team. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates another ferocious defensive effort which has been an early hallmark of the team. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/two-childcare-workers-facing-charges-abusing-infants-daycare 2026-02-10T22:06:22+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-call-for-change-in-the-aftermath-of-the-arrest-of-two-childcare-workers-facing-charges-of-abusing-infants.jpg?id=63892200&width=1200 A call for change in the aftermath of the arrest of two childcare workers facing charges of abusing infants. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/st-thomas-probation-postseason-could-end-sooner-expected 2024-10-18T15:14:32+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/some-good-news-could-be-coming-later-this-winter-for-athletes-at-the-university-of-st-thomas.jpg?id=63892196&width=1200 Some good news could be coming later this winter for athletes at the University of St. Thomas. Some good news could be coming later this winter for athletes at the University of St. Thomas. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minneapolis-bar-manager-says-the-neighborhood-is-a-warzone 2022-09-13T21:28:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/police-lights.jpg?id=63892187&width=1200 Police lights. Police lights. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/statue-honor-10-year-old-who-was-killed-by-father-in-crystal 2024-10-04T17:50:36+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-memorial-and-statue-honoring-a-10-year-old-boy-who-was-killed-by-his-own-father-back-in-2015-was-installed-friday-morning-at-b.jpg?id=63892205&width=1200 A memorial and statue honoring a 10-year-old boy who was killed by his own father back in 2015 was installed Friday morning at Becker Park in Crystal. A memorial and statue honoring a 10-year-old boy who was killed by his own father back in 2015 was installed Friday morning at Becker Park in Crystal. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-memorial-and-statue-honoring-a-10-year-old-boy-who-was-killed-by-his-own-father-back-in-2015-was-installed-friday-morning-at-b.jpg?id=63892209&width=1200 A memorial and statue honoring a 10-year-old boy who was killed by his own father back in 2015 was installed Friday morning at Becker Park in Crystal. A memorial and statue honoring a 10-year-old boy who was killed by his own father back in 2015 was installed Friday morning at Becker Park in Crystal. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-statue-in-its-new-home-at-a-park-in-crystal-minnesota.jpg?id=63892212&width=1200 The statue in its new home at a park in Crystal, Minnesota. The statue in its new home at a park in Crystal, Minnesota. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/articles/genealogy-testing-helps-mpd-nab-1993-cold-case-murder-suspect 2020-09-24T06:41:24+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cover-image.jpg?id=63892207&width=1200 Cover Image https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63892221&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/walz-remains-coy-on-harris-running-mate-question 2024-07-28T14:41:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/tim-walz.jpg?id=63892201&width=1200 Tim Walz remains coy about joining Kamala Harris ticket Tim Walz daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/twins-trade-polanco-for-four-players-cash 2024-01-30T14:32:44+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jorge-polanco.jpg?id=63892208&width=1200 And there he goes... Jorge Polanco sent to Seattle for four players and cash Jorge Polanco https://www.audacy.com/media-library/anthony-desclafini.jpg?id=63892210&width=1200 Anthony DeSclafini joins the Twins after being obtained in trade that sent Jorge Polanco to Seattle Anthony DeSclafini daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/weather/halloween-snow-will-make-for-a-spooky-commute-trick-or-treat 2023-10-30T16:36:08+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/halloween-snow-paul-douglas.jpg?id=63892197&width=1200 We've seen bigger snowfalls on Halloween (like, MUCH bigger). But there is still going to be some of the white stuff for this Halloween which is going to hamper drivers, and trick-or-treaters. Halloween, Snow, Paul Douglas https://www.audacy.com/media-library/snow-halloween-paul-douglas.jpg?id=63892197&width=1200 We've seen bigger snowfalls on Halloween (like, MUCH bigger). But there is still going to be some of the white stuff for this Halloween which is going to hamper drivers, and trick-or-treaters. Snow, Halloween, Paul Douglas daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/metro-transit-bringing-14-commuter-express-lines-back-aug-21 2021-07-06T10:15:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bus-shelter.jpg?id=63892214&width=1200 bus shelter daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/pence-team-agrees-to-plexiglass-divider-at-debate 2020-10-07T13:06:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mike-pence.jpg?id=63189820&width=1200 Mike Pence Mike Pence daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/twins-gm-thad-levine-is-out-as-general-manager 2024-10-04T22:07:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rocco-baldelli-and-thad-levine.jpg?id=63892203&width=1200 Rocco Baldelli is coming back for the Twins 2025 season, Thad Levine isn't Rocco Baldelli and Thad Levine https://www.audacy.com/media-library/thad-levine-r-is-out-at-twins-gm.jpg?id=63892202&width=1200 Derek Falvey was there when Rocco Baldelli Thad Levine (R) is out at Twins GM daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/buffalo-police-chief-answers-questions-about-gun-permit 2021-02-18T16:33:49+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/buffalo-police-chief-pat-budke.jpg?id=63892183&width=1200 Buffalo Police Chief Pat Budke Buffalo Police Chief Pat Budke https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chief-reflects-on-the-shooting-and-the-importance-of-healing.jpg?id=63892182&width=1200 Buffalo Police Chief shares details of the shooting, and responds to why a man was given a permit to buy a gun. Chief reflects on the shooting and the importance of healing. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/weather/twin-cities-southern-minnesota-in-line-for-snow-sleet-mix 2026-02-10T22:06:13+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-winter-weather-advisory-goes-into-effect-later-friday-but-don-t-panic-it-s-not-expected-to-be-a-really-bad-storm-according-t.jpg?id=63892185&width=1200 A winter weather advisory goes into effect later Friday, but don't panic. It's not expected to be a really bad storm according to WCCO-TV chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer. A winter weather advisory goes into effect later Friday, but don't panic. It's not expected to be a really bad storm according to WCCO-TV chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/an-icy-wintry-mix-of-snow-sleet-and-freezing-drizzle-develops-tonight-through-saturday-a-winter-weather-advisory-has-been-iss.jpg?id=63892180&width=1200 An icy wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle develops tonight through Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of central and southern MN where icy roads & untreated surfaces are expected. An icy wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle develops tonight through Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of central and southern MN where icy roads & untreated surfaces are expected. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/watch-the-taco-bell-of-the-future-has-opened-in-minnesota 2022-06-08T16:02:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-new-taco-bell-defy-located-in-brooklyn-park-minnesota.jpg?id=63579817&width=1200 The new Taco Bell Defy, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The new Taco Bell Defy, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/dare-prepares-for-potential-legalization-of-marijuana 2026-02-08T23:22:56+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/legalize-marijuana.jpg?id=63892193&width=1200 Lawmakers at the State Capitol are looking to legalize recreational marijuana, and the Minnesota chapter of DARE is preparing for that to happen. Legalize Marijuana daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minneapolis-welcomes-holidazzle-back-to-nicollet-mall 2026-02-10T22:06:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/holidazzle-is-returning-to-downtown-minneapolis-after-being-canceled-last-year.jpg?id=63892184&width=1200 Holidazzle is returning to downtown Minneapolis after being canceled last year. Holidazzle is returning to downtown Minneapolis after being canceled last year. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-map-of-what-is-in-store-for-the-holidazzle-2024.jpg?id=63892179&width=1200 A map of what is in store for the Holidazzle 2024. A map of what is in store for the Holidazzle 2024. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/former-google-ceo-we-might-want-to-consider-unplugging-ai 2024-12-17T13:43:56+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64006986&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/graphic-depicting-artificial-intelligence.jpg?id=63698784&width=1200 Graphic depicting artificial intelligence. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesota-man-inspired-to-be-a-navy-fighter-pilot-by-top-gun 2022-06-08T15:33:37+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/top-gun.jpg?id=63892186&width=1200 Todd Dufault of Columbia Heights, Minnesota took inspiration from Top Gun to become a real Navy Pilot and he shared this photo with WCCO. Top Gun https://www.audacy.com/media-library/todd-dufault.jpg?id=63892189&width=1200 Dufault as a Navy Pilot Todd Dufault daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/video-shows-cars-shooting-fireworks-at-people-in-minneapolis 2022-07-05T17:45:54+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/empty-firework-containers.jpg?id=63892177&width=1200 Empty firework containers. Empty firework containers. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/blood-centers-in-dire-need-as-hurricanes-disrupt-operations 2024-10-11T13:03:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/blood-centers-in-the-u-s-are-in-dire-need-thanks-to-back-to-back-hurricanes-have-disrupted-operations-across-the-southeast.jpg?id=63892178&width=1200 Blood centers in the U.S. are in dire need thanks to back-to-back hurricanes have disrupted operations across the southeast. Blood centers in the U.S. are in dire need thanks to back-to-back hurricanes have disrupted operations across the southeast. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/3-on-3-womens-basketball-league-unrivaled-debuts-friday 2026-02-08T23:22:55+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-new-3-on-3-womens-basketball-league-co-founded-by-wnba-stars-breanna-stewart-and-napheesa-collier-will-debut-friday-night.jpg?id=63892191&width=1200 The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will debut Friday night. The new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier will debut Friday night. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-twins/mlb-confirms-sweeping-rules-changes-starting-in-2023 2023-02-15T21:42:56+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bases.jpg?id=63474559&width=1200 bases daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/minnesota-vikings/dalvin-cook-placed-on-covid-list 2021-12-23T17:59:41+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/vikings-rb-dalvin-cook-placed-on-covid-reserve-list.jpg?id=63892181&width=1200 Vikings RB Dalvin Cook placed on COVID/Reserve list daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/harbor-light-center-thanksgiving-breakfast 2026-02-10T22:06:14+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/salvation-army.jpg?id=63892194&width=1200 Salvation Army daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/walz-taking-in-mankato-west-east-game-pheasant-opener 2024-10-11T10:49:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/walz-at-state-fair.jpg?id=63892176&width=1200 The last time Walz had a public appearance in Minnesota was during the state fair Walz at state fair daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/lawmakers-work-towards-restoring-voting-rights-for-felons 2023-02-15T21:43:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/felons-registering-to-vote.jpg?id=63892195&width=1200 A convicted felon in Florida registering to vote, something some Minnesota lawmakers are looking to restore following a ruling by the State Supreme Court. Felons registering to vote. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/american-confidence-all-major-institutions-hits-historic-low 2026-02-08T23:25:38+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/signs-reading-help-still-wanted-sit-on-the-east-front-lawn-outside-the-u-s-capitol-on-january-05-2021-in-washington-dc.jpg?id=63892175&width=1200 WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: Signs reading "Help Still Wanted" sit on the east front lawn outside the U.S. Capitol on January 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. Signs reading "Help Still Wanted" sit on the east front lawn outside the U.S. Capitol on January 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/university-minnesota-juneteenth-celebration-in-minneapolis 2026-02-10T22:05:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/we-are-the-noise-university-of-minnesota-invites-community-to-free-juneteenth-celebration-in-north-minneapolis.jpg?id=63892168&width=1200 “We Are the Noise:” University of Minnesota invites community to free Juneteenth Celebration in North Minneapolis daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/thc-beverages-sparking-increased-sales-at-restaurants 2026-02-10T22:06:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/thc.jpg?id=63892149&width=1200 THC-infused seltzers and other beverages are leading to increased sales for Twin Cities restaurants now that those have been legalized in Minnesota. THC daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/robot-pets-become-a-helpful-tool-in-senior-care-facilities 2026-02-10T22:05:54+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/robotic-pets-are-becoming-a-helpful-tool-in-nursing-homes-and-at-one-care-facility-they-re-changing-the-lives-of-residents.jpg?id=63892160&width=1200 Robotic pets are becoming a helpful tool in nursing homes and at one care facility they're changing the lives of residents. Robotic pets are becoming a helpful tool in nursing homes and at one care facility they're changing the lives of residents. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/horizon-health-resident-arlene-brausen-with-her-robo-cat-friskie.jpg?id=63892164&width=1200 Horizon Health resident Arlene Brausen with her robo-cat Friskie. Horizon Health resident Arlene Brausen with her robo-cat Friskie. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-released-by-the-minnesota-vikings 2023-03-10T21:35:06+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/adam-thielen.jpg?id=63590920&width=1200 Adam Thielen daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/north-minneapolis-residents-to-end-police-staffing-lawsuit 2026-02-10T22:05:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/minneapolis-city-hall.jpg?id=63892161&width=1200 A view of the Minneapolis City Hall building on June 11, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A group of local Black community leaders gathered outside the building to convey their support for Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, and critique the members of the Minneapolis City Council who vowed to defund the police department last Sunday. Minneapolis City Hall daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/this-midwest-metropolis-named-the-happiest-in-the-us 2024-06-14T20:42:46+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=64006379&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/happy-city.jpg?id=63892173&width=1200 happy city daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/minnesota-vikings/captain-checkdown-or-captain-comeback-the-cousins-conundrum 2026-02-10T22:06:07+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kirk-cousins.jpg?id=63892159&width=1200 Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws the ball in the first half under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Saints 28-25. Mandatory Kirk Cousins daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/90-of-teachers-will-spend-their-own-money-student-supplies 2026-02-10T22:06:13+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/school-supplies-in-a-shopping-cart.jpg?id=63892169&width=1200 School supplies in a shopping cart. School supplies in a shopping cart. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/report-3m-to-pay-usd5-billion-for-defective-military-earplugs 2023-08-28T20:06:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/3m-st-paul.jpg?id=63892155&width=1200 There are reports that Maplewood-based 3M has agreed to pay more than $5 billion to cover a lawsuit claim for selling the U.S. Military defective combat earplugs. 3M, St. Paul daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/off-duty-pilot-help-land-southwest-captain-medical-attention 2026-02-10T22:06:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-southwest-airlines-jet-takes-off-at-laguardia-airport-on-november-10-2022-in-the-queens-borough-of-new-york-city.jpg?id=63892167&width=1200 A Southwest Airlines jet takes off at Laguardia AIrport on November 10, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. A Southwest Airlines jet takes off at Laguardia AIrport on November 10, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/man-dies-in-minneapolis-shooting-marking-94th-homicide 2021-12-28T10:48:02+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/investigation.jpg?id=63892163&width=1200 Investigation daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/rain-expected-all-day-friday-in-twin-cities-metro 2023-10-13T10:01:54+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rain-in-the-twin-cities.jpg?id=63892171&width=1200 Lots of rain coming to the Twin Cities Rain in the Twin Cities daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/hcso-removing-sro-from-rockford-high-school 2023-08-29T20:19:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/school.jpg?id=63892165&width=1200 School daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/minnesotas-red-flag-law-in-effect-as-of-january-1 2026-02-10T22:05:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/walz-red-flag.jpg?id=63892134&width=1200 Walz Red Flag daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/a-strangers-christmas-love-for-the-children-of-houston 2024-01-03T16:17:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sheletta-brundidge-christmas-santa-claus.jpg?id=63892143&width=1200 Christmas is often called the giving season but for Sheletta Brundidge, this year it was also the season of giving back. Sheletta Brundidge, Christmas, Santa Claus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sheletta-brundidge-christmas-santa-claus.jpg?id=63892132&width=1200 Christmas is often called the giving season but for Sheletta Brundidge, this year it was also the season of giving back. Sheletta Brundidge, Christmas, Santa Claus https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sheletta-brundidge-christmas-gifts-toys-children.jpg?id=63892137&width=1200 Sheletta and jolly old “Santa Pat” handing out toys to kids in Houston over Christmas. Sheletta Brundidge, Christmas, Gifts, Toys, Children daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/stevie-wonder-launching-concert-series-leading-up-election 2026-02-08T23:19:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musician-stevie-wonder-performs-on-stage-during-the-third-day-of-the-democratic-national-convention-in-chicago-in-august-he-s-n.jpg?id=63892140&width=1200 Musician Stevie Wonder performs on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. He's now doing a series of shows leading up to the Election, including in Minneapolis. Musician Stevie Wonder performs on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. He's now doing a series of shows leading up to the Election, including in Minneapolis. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/national/just-49-of-young-people-plan-to-vote-in-the-next-election 2023-12-06T13:57:48+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/young-people-voting-in-an-election.jpg?id=63892133&width=1200 Young people voting in an election. Young people voting in an election. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/local-sports/local/gopher-basketball-game-at-illinois-postponed-due-to-covid 2026-02-08T23:19:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gopher-men-s-basketball.jpg?id=63892151&width=1200 Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) talks to his team against the Maryland Terrapins during the second half at Williams Arena. Gopher Men's Basketball daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/be-prepared-to-pay-taxes-on-your-minnesota-tax-rebate-checks 2026-02-10T22:05:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rebate-checks-governor-tim-walz-irs-taxes.jpg?id=63892153&width=1200 Be prepared to pay federal taxes on your state tax rebate check. Rebate Checks, Governor Tim Walz, IRS, Taxes daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/fall-means-apple-picking-at-orchards-across-minnesota 2024-09-19T19:51:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-apple-trees-in-full-fruit-at-minnetonka-orchards.jpg?id=63892144&width=1200 The apple trees in full fruit at Minnetonka Orchards. The apple trees in full fruit at Minnetonka Orchards. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-apple-barn-at-minnetonka-orchards.jpg?id=63892136&width=1200 The Apple Barn at Minnetonka Orchards. The Apple Barn at Minnetonka Orchards. daily https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/news/local/guiding-businesses-located-along-metro-blue-line-extension 2026-02-10T22:05:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/train-metro-transit-blue-line-minneapolis.jpg?id=63892124&width=1200 Small businesses located along or adjacent to the recommended METRO Blue Line Extension are invited to access free legal services to prepare them for what’s coming. Train, Metro Transit, Blue Line, Minneapolis daily