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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 15h
A south Minneapolis synagogue has once again been vandalized. Photos show a threatening message of "watch out Zionists" painted in red on the outside wall of Temple Israel, as well as a reference to the Oct. 7 attack led by Hamas two years ago in Israel.
Minneapolis police investigating vandalism at Temple Israel
A south Minneapolis synagogue has once again been vandalized with spray paint.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 1d
The votes are in for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest and this year's winner is built for battle.
Polaris wins Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest with military off-road vehicle MRZR Alpha
The votes are in for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest and this year's winner is built for battle.
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A mother is remembering her son nearly two weeks after authorities say he was killed in a fire that was set on purpose.
Mother remembers son who died in Minneapolis fire as man with "a great heart"
Pamela Lazor says her 39-year-old son Housten Housley went to school with 41-year-old Andrew Nietz, who officials have now charged​ with second-degree murder and first-degree arson.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 1d
Gov. Tim Walz said on Tuesday he anticipates President Trump will send the National Guard to Minnesota.
Gov. Walz says he anticipates National Guard troops will be sent to Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says he anticipates President Trump will send the National Guard to Minnesota.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 1d
A Minnesota police chief is praising a bystander for rushing to help a boy critically injured in a bike crash: “Absolutely amazing that we have a citizen willing to jump in right away.” http://bit.ly/48lwVZI 
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 2d
Bystanders rushed to help a boy who was critically injured in a bike crash in central Minnesota on Sunday, police said.

Bystanders aid boy critically injured in central Minnesota bike crash, police say
According to the Sartell Police Department, the 12-year-old crashed in Northside Park at about 7:50 p.m. near the bottom of a popular hillside known as Muskie Hill.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 2d
Two Minnesota women's dreams are coming true as they get to be a part of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in 2026.
Two Minnesota women prepare to officiate ice hockey at 2026 Winter Olympic Games
The two have put a lot of ice time to get here, officiating every level of hockey in Minnesota and internationally. From a pool of 100 names, they are two of 22 officials, and two of eight Americans to be selected to officiate the Winter Olympics.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 2d
A deadly tornado that ripped through a rural city in North Dakota in June has been upgraded to an EF5, the National Weather Service said Monday, marking the first U.S. twister with an EF5 rating in 12 years.
The U.S.'s strongest tornado in 12 years hit North Dakota in June, National Weather Service says
The federal agency's Grand Forks, North Dakota, facility estimates the twister that touched down in the southeast city of Enderlin on June 20 had a maximum wind speed of over 210 mph.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 2d
October's supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit.
First supermoon of the year will appear tonight. Here's what to know.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 3d
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
Pudge, Bowling Green's unlikely new football mascot, is attracting a legion of fans
Bowling Green's new mascot is a 3-year-old Persian cat owned by George Carlson, who also happens to be the football team's long snapper.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 3d
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 25 seconds left to give Minnesota a 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. https://cbsloc.al/4o89E21 
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 3d
For many Americans, across party lines, concern over the government shutdown means concern about its potential impact on the economy, among other things.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it; low marks for Republicans, Democrats, Trump's handling
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 3d
Minnesota is dealing with more warmth and strong winds ahead of a cold front set to pass through Sunday afternoon.
Warm, windy Sunday before afternoon cold front set to bring back fall to Minnesota
Minnesota is dealing with more warmth and strong winds ahead of a cold front set to pass through Sunday afternoon.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 5d
In the hours after the federal government shut down on Wednesday, the Trump administration announced it would cancel nearly $8 billion in climate projects in more than a dozen states, including Minnesota.
Trump administration to cancel $645 million worth of grants for climate-related projects in Minnesota
All of the states seeing funding rescinded, including Minnesota, were states won by Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 5d
Organizers with Stable Homes Stable Schools say the Minneapolis program lets students focus on their studies and not be concerned about where they're going to sleep.
Minneapolis program provides housing for more than 6,700 students, city says
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city has $2.2 million committed to Stable Homes Stable Schools.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 5d
Hamas said Friday it has agreed to parts of the ceasefire and hostage release deal that President Trump outlined earlier this week. A source familiar with the talks told CBS News that Hamas is ready to enter further negotiations.
Hamas says it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by President Trump
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 5d
Apple has removed an app used to track Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from its App Store, with the developer saying its ICEBlock app had been removed due to "objectionable content."
Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its App Store, developer says
The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 5d
Highs will get near 90 degrees on Friday in the Twin Cities, with warm overnight lows near 70.
Record warmth in Twin Cities through the weekend; cooldown ahead
Highs will get near 90 degrees on Friday in the Twin Cities, with warm overnight lows near 70.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 6d
WCCO's Ashley Grams caught up with a 22-year-old man who allegedly enrolled as a student at a northern Twin Cities metro high school.
Man, 22, who allegedly posed as teen at Twin Cities high school calls situation a "misunderstanding"
A 22-year-old man who allegedly enrolled as a student at a northern Twin Cities metro high school says it was a misunderstanding.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 6d
Two men face charges for allegedly harvesting wild rice illegally in Minnesota. Now, one of those men has filed federal charges against the state for violating his treaty rights as a tribal member. http://bit.ly/4mWybX2 
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 6d
A man is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter. School officials are also warning that video involving the shooting was uploaded to Snapchat.
Video involving western Wisconsin fatal shooting uploaded to social media, sheriff warns
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 6d
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Des Moines district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume: AP
The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 6d
Highs will approach record levels on Thursday in the Twin Cities ahead of a windy weekend.
Record heat possible Thursday in Minnesota; windy weekend ahead
Highs will approach record levels on Thursday in the Twin Cities ahead of a windy weekend.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 7d
A teenager died Saturday in rural Iowa, after he was shot by a fellow hunter who apparently mistook him for a squirrel, officials said.
Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip, officials say
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.
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WCCO @wcconews.bsky.social · 7d
The federal government shutdown is now in effect, as up to 750,000 federal workers face furloughs.
Government shutdown live updates as up to 750,000 federal workers face furlough
The government began to shut down overnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement to extend government funding ahead of the Oct. 1, 2025, deadline.
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