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06/25/2026

An activist from St. Paul, Minnesota, who drove to Delaney Hall to protest, was struck by a facility worker.

06/24/2026

“NEVER GET TIRED OF SEEING THE PELICANS” - Albert Lea Lake is home to one of Minnesota's most impressive gatherings of pelicans. John Lauritsen, WCCO climbs aboard the Pelican Breeze to explore the wildlife, scenery, and community spirit that keep visitors coming back to this southern Minnesota gem.
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06/24/2026

Look for WCCO in the Twin Cities Pride Parade 🌈 You can’t miss our colorful t-shirts, modeled here by Creative Intern Shreya Saini and Streaming Anchor Maria Lisignoli.

Which color is your favorite? Don’t forget to tag a friend with the best Pride fit!👇

See you Sunday on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis! 🌈

06/24/2026

The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems agreed to drop a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow magnate and President Trump ally who has promoted false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. | Link to full story in the comments.

06/24/2026

As an algae crisis envelops Washington, D.C., an expert breaks down whether the organism’s a nuisance or necessity. | Link to more in the comment section.

06/24/2026

4 THINGS TO KNOW: Encampment. Light Rail. MPD. Amazon.

Today's new episode just dropped. Search "4 Things to Know from WCCO" wherever you get your podcasts, or watch now on YouTube:

June 24 — Metro Transit says trips on the Blue Line may take longer...

06/24/2026

The Special Olympics USA Games have brought thousands of people from across the country onto the University of Minnesota campus, and they couldn’t be more excited! As the games roll on through Friday, June 26th, hear from more athletes, coaches and families: https://cbsloc.al/4uWOkj7

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06/24/2026

Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.

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06/24/2026

⚠️ NEXT Weather Alert: Severe T-Storm Warning for La Crosse, Houston, Vernon county until 6/24 3:00PM. Severe thunderstorms can produce quarter-size hail (or larger) and/or wind gusts to 60 mph or greater. Take shelter inside, in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, and stay away from windows until the storm passes. More: wcco.com/weather

06/24/2026

⚠️ NEXT Weather Alert: Severe T-Storm Warning for Sawyer, Bayfield, Douglas, Washburn county until 6/24 2:15PM. Severe thunderstorms can produce quarter-size hail (or larger) and/or wind gusts to 60 mph or greater. Take shelter inside, in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, and stay away from windows until the storm passes. More: wcco.com/weather