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Mike’s Mix: Girl Scout Cookie Cocktail Pairings From Hola Arepa
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak finds the best mixologists in town to see what they’re stirring up. This week, he stopped by Hola Arepa in Minneapolis to find some creative pairings to one of...
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WCCO Saturday Morning Links (March 5)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Maple syrup, hotdish, wine … Natalie Nyhus and Mike Augustyniak seemed to be preoccupied with their appetites Saturday morning! Here are links to everything they discussed: Maple...
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30 Players: Red Sox Hope Jackie Bradley Jr’s Finally Found His Swing
By Rich Arleo CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day. Jackie Bradley Jr.,...
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Tap Your Own Maple Syrup!
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Have you ever wondered how maple syrup is produced? Head to the Ney Nature Center just outside of Henderson, Minnesota to learn about the process used to produce delicious maple...
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Minnesota Lawmakers To Be Greeted By Smaller Surplus, Shorter Session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s Legislature is set to return for a short session that will flip the cliché: It’s not a marathon, but a sprint. Thanks to a major renovation at the state Capitol that...
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Charges: Therapist Who Helped Underage Teen Escape Also Had Sex With Him
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The St. Paul therapist accused of helping two teens escape a juvenile corrections facility now faces three counts of criminal sexual conduct. Karen Anne Meyer, 30, is charged with...
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Semi With Dog Inside Crashes Into Tree, Parked Car
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO/AP) — A semi truck that was parked and idling with a dog inside suddenly went into gear and struck a tree and parked car. Mankato police said the incident happened near the 1200 block...
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Teen Gets Probation In Texting Crash That Killed Father Of 3
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A Little Falls teenager will have to deliver speeches about distracted driving as part of her sentence for slamming into a minivan and killing a father and his 10-year-old...
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Fight Breaks Out At Wis. Store Over New Air Jordans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison police say a scuffle broke out in a crowd waiting for a new sneaker outside a sports store at West Towne Mall. An estimated 60 people were outside Finish Line footwear...
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Rutgers Ends 32-Game Big Ten Losing Streak Against Minnesota
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The drought is over at Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights got a W. Rutgers ended a 32-game losing streak in the Big Ten Conference and a 17-game overall skid with a 75-52 victory on...
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Hermantown Shuts Out Breck For Class 1A Hockey Title
St. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hermantown coach Bruce Plante entered Saturday afternoon’s Class 1A boys hockey championship nervous how he’d react win or lose. The Hawks made sure their coach could finally...
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O’Gara’s Bar And Grill Marks 75 Years In Business
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A popular St. Paul restaurant is celebrating a milestone. O’Gara’s Bar and Grill opened its location off Snelling Avenue 75 years ago. The family run business is now in its third...
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See The Home And Garden Show At Mpls. Convention Center
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For those looking to spruce up their house as the weather gets warmer, the Home and Garden Show is a perfect place to find ideas. The second weekend of the show runs Saturday and...
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Twins Rout Orioles 13-2 At Spring Training
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Brian Dozier hit a leadoff drive in the first for his first spring homer, and the Minnesota Twins collected 16 hits in a 13-2 victory over a split-squad of Baltimore Orioles on...
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Wild Win Fourth Straight In Shootout
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild are finding new ways to win on their push toward the playoffs. Jason Pominville scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Wild a 3-2 victory over...
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39-Year-Old Woman Dies In Washington County Accident
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – One woman died in a single-vehicle accident in Washington County on Saturday morning, according to State Patrol. The accident occurred just before 8:00 a.m. when the woman’s...
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Mary Moon Foundation Hosts 5th Annual Fundraiser
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Three-year-old Mary made a big impact in her short life. “She was just the most wonderful, wonderful girl,” Christine O’Keefe, Mary’s mother, said. Nicknamed Mary Moon by her...
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Police: 2 Shot Outside Brooklyn Center Foot Locker
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (WCCO) — Latrissa Favorite was making a coffee run at this busy Brooklyn Center strip mall when she heard shouting. “It was absolutely crazy,” Favorite said. “I just hear the...
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Historic Duluth Church Fire Ruled An Accident
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A fire that caused major damage to an historic church in Duluth last month has been ruled an accident. The Duluth Fire Department says a fire at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church was...
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Vikings Re-Sign S Andrew Sendejo, DT Kenrick Ellis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings kept two of their players from reaching free agency by agreeing to deals with safety Andrew Sendejo and defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis on Saturday. Sendejo...
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