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Wander Minnesota: Spring Is Coming — No, Really
By Amy Rea, Flyover Land Spring is coming. No, really. And you know why I’m so sure? Because this is scheduled to open this Friday (hopefully not an April’s Fool’s joke): (credit: Amy Rea) Sea Salt...
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Wander Minnesota: The Start of Summer
By Amy Rea, Flyover Land It may not feel like it, but with Memorial Day this weekend, summer is (un)officially here. Time to think about getting back outdoors after a lengthy winter and draggy spring....
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Body Found At Minnehaha Park In Mpls. Identified
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a St. Paul man whose body was found in Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a statement...
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Crews Hope To Revive Dying Oaks With Food Scraps
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Nearly 100 dying oak trees at Minnehaha Park could get a second chance at life because of some green technology. Minneapolis Parks and Recreation crews are trying to save the trees...
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Sea Salt Opening Early This Season
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The popular Minnehaha Park eatery Sea Salt is opening its doors to customers ahead of schedule this spring, thanks to the unseasonably warm weather. Sea Salt was originally going...
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The Perfect Day For Your Dog In Minnesota
Whether you and your four-legged friend would prefer a quiet day of pampering, a wild romp through the woods or a trip to go pick out a new friend, these dog-related activities promise the perfect way...
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Early Boating Season? Think Again
MINNETONKA, Minn. (WCCO) – It is the time of year when boaters start thinking of heading onto the water. But this year, homeowners on Lake Minnetonka are finding their docks fall a little short. Lack...
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Officials Close Mississippi River Locks, Dams Due To High Water
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – The St. Paul district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed three Twin Cities locks and dams on the Mississippi River to commercial traffic due to high water levels,...
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3 Twin Cities Mississippi River Locks Closed
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing three locks in the Twin Cities to recreational boats Friday because of rising water on the Mississippi River. The Corp says it...
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Police: Man Lured Officers To Minnehaha Park To Harm Them
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis Police say a man faked a 911 call about being robbed near Minnehaha Park late Tuesday night in an attempt to harm officers responding to the call. The incident...
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Minneapolis Keeps 2 Pools Open 1 More Week
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s another obvious sign that summer is nearing an end. All but two of the public pools in Minneapolis are closing for the season on Monday. The City of Minneapolis usually closes...
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Run To Unite Raises Cash For Somalia, Awareness For Minn.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in North America. Starting in the 90s, the Twin Cities became a safe haven for tens of thousands wanting to escape war and...
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Good Question: When Will The Winter Weather End?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – For every adorable family with a sled at sunset there is one Minnesotan who is winter-weary. The 10-inch snowfall over the last few days has had many WCCO-TV viewers wishing for...
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Wander Minnesota: Mother’s Day Ideas
It’s only a couple of weeks until Mother’s Day. Have you made plans for the special mom in your life? If you’d like some ideas of things to do besides go out to eat, consider one of these options. You...
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3 Locks Close On Mississippi River In Twin Cities
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed three locks on the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities to recreational boats due to high water flows. The closures affect the Upper...
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Minneapolis Locks Reopening To Recreational Boats
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening its three Minneapolis locks to recreational boats. The locks on the Mississippi River were closed to recreational boats on May 1 due...
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Best Day Trips For Under $100 In The Minnesota Area
School is out, which means plenty of free time for the youngsters. Instead of playing video games all summer, consider checking out some of the places listed below. Not only are the locations...
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High Water Levels Dash Many July Fourth Plans
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A frustrating Fourth of July is in store for some Twin Cities families. Several lakes and rivers have dangerously high water levels in addition to storm debris floating on or just...
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3 Mississippi Locks In Mpls. Reopened
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Three of Minneapolis’ locks on the Mississippi River have been reopened to recreational boating traffic Friday morning, two days after reopening to commercial vessels. According to...
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Questions Surround 3,000 Mpls. Trees Lost In Storm
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCCO) – A sprawling stump from what had been a giant elm tree now blocks half of the access to a south Minneapolis street. Its ring pattern indicates the tree is more than a...
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