6 P.M. Weather ReportSome badly-needed rain will fall late Thursday night and into Friday morning, helping crews battling wildfires in northern Minnesota.
State Fair Scarecrow Competition More Whacky Than SpookyThere are different categories and themes for scarecrows at the State Fair, but they must all be approved by Ron Kelsey, who has been coming to the fair for 75 years.
WCCO Giant Slide Battle: Jason Vs. HeatherIt’s a WCCO tradition to have a race down the Minnesota State Fair’s big yellow monster. Jason DeRusha and Heather Brown gave it a shot Thursday morning!
State Fair’s Mighty Midway: All Fun And GamesGames, games, and more games. That’s a big part of what the Midway is all about at the Minnesota State Fair. There are about 12 different contractors that have games in the Midway. Win or lose, it’s an endless source of entertainment for fairgoers.
Still No Plan On Who Gets What From $250M Frontline Worker FundA $250 million pot of money is set aside as bonus pay for frontline workers, and a panel of Minnesota lawmakers is supposed to decide how it will be divided by Monday.
Restaurant Supplier’s Pause Puts Some Metro Businesses In PerilOn-going supply chain and staffing issues are hitting some small Twin Cities restaurants hard.
5 P.M. Weather ReportThe rain is coming to the Twin Cities in the evening, and cooler temperatures are on the way.
Apple Valley Celebrates Gable Steveson DayThe celebration isn’t over for Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson.
3 Ex-MPD Officers Ask Judge To Block Streaming Of Trial In George Floyd’s DeathDefense attorneys for the three former officers charged in the death of George Floyd are asking the judge to reconsider allowing cameras in the courtroom.
1st-Degree Manslaughter Charge Added Against Kim PotterAttorney General Keith Ellison is adding a first-degree manslaughter charge against Kim Potter.
Police Arrest Chicago Man In Connection To Jay Boughton Fatal ShootingThe Plymouth Police Chief says Jay Boughton’s family is grateful to have some closure now that a man is in custody in relation to his tragic death.
Suspect Arrested In Fatal Hwy 169 Shooting That Killed Youth Baseball Coach Jay BoughtonPlymouth police say a suspect has been arrested in the fatal highway 169 shooting that killed a youth baseball coach earlier this summer.
Noon Weather ReportSome rain is moving into the Twin Cities on Thursday night and Friday morning. Temperatures will also start to cool off.
3 Ex-MPD Officers Ask Judge To Block Streaming Of Trial In George Floyd’s DeathAttorneys for all three of the former officers charged in Floyd’s death are asking a judge to prevent their upcoming trial from being live-streamed.
Deadline Looms For Lawmakers To Take Action On Bonus Pay For Frontline WorkersA group of lawmakers is expected to present a final proposal for frontline worker pay bonuses on Thursday. The legislature set aside $250 million, and is letting a group decide who gets the money and how much they will get.
Have You Seen These Agile Llamas?Agile llamas may sound like a punk rock band, but there’s actually a Llama Agility Contest at the State Fair.
Child Care Tougher To Come By As Of LateThe new school year is getting underway and some parents will be returning to the office in the coming months, says Katie Bakalars, the recruiting director at College Nannies and Sitters.
Arrest Made In Fatal Hwy. 169 ShootingPlymouth police say a suspect has been arrested in the fatal highway 169 shooting that killed a youth baseball coach earlier this summer.
Who Wins Giant Slide Race — Heather Or Jason?The slide is one of the most notable State Fair attractions.
How To Swap Out Your Garden For Fall ColorsThe season ahead brings warm days, cool nights and a bounty of harvest hues, so now is the perfect time to transition your garden for a new season, Karen Bachman Thull from Bachman’s says.
9 A.M. Weather ReportWCCO meteorologist Riley O’Connor says that there’s a chance for more rain in the Twin Cities later Thursday.
State Fair Freebies, And ‘Since We Last Met’Nicole Hansen from Securian talks about the challenges the state has faced in the last 12 months, and the Mid-Morning team names off their favorite fair freebies.
Mid-Morning Headlines From Sept. 2, 2021Attorneys for two of the former officers charged in George Floyd’s death are asking a judge to prevent their upcoming trial from being livestreamed.
‘CBSN Minnesota Morning Update’: Labor Day Travel PlansShayla Reaves updates on the trending stories, including flooding in New York City, today’s hearing in the George Floyd case, and the growing field of Republicans looking to challenge Gov. Tim Walz next year.
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