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Strawberry Growers Expect Bumper Crop In Minnesota Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:51:05 GMT
Minnesota growers say it's a banner year for strawberries.

Mpls. School Evaluates Safety After Sex Assaults Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:29:31 GMT
Minneapolis school officials are reviewing safety and security at a high school after two students were charged in a string of sexual assaults that allegedly occurred at the school.

Gas Station Drive-Offs On The Rise In Minn. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:52:07 GMT
Gas station owners across Minnesota know the high price of gas can mean more drive-offs and increase the chance that someone will try to siphon gas from their underground tanks.

Motorcyclist Hits Deer Near St. Cloud, Dies Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:41:20 GMT
Authorities in Stearns County say a 21-year-old man has died after his motorcycle struck a deer.

Man Charged With Assaulting Sleeping Bus Rider Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:37:50 GMT
A North Carolina man is charged with sex crimes in both North Dakota and Minnesota in connection with an alleged incident aboard a Greyhound bus.

No Felony Charges In Crash That Killed 7-Year-Old Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:05:16 GMT
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has dismissed felony charges against a woman who was driving the car that fatally struck a 7-year-old boy in December.

Grand Jury: SD Slaying Of MN Man Was Justifiable Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:59:05 GMT
Authorities in Moody County, South Dakota, will not charge a rural Colman man for the shooting death of a Minnesota man because it was ruled justifiable homicide.

Chocolate-Covered Bacon? Sure, At The State Fair Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:08:22 GMT
Wondering what's on the menu at this year's Minnesota State Fair? Food officials are introducing Pig Lickers, Pickle Pops and Big Fat Bacon.

Good Question: What's The Law Concerning Bicycles? Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:17:04 GMT
The Twin Cities are consistently ranked as one of the most bicycle-friendly communities in the country. With high gasoline prices, many cyclists are reporting an increase in the number of riders filling up the bike paths and bike lanes. But do those riders know the rules of the road?

Picking The Perfect Bridal, Bridesmaid Attire Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:54:59 GMT
The start of summer is also the start of wedding season. So what will the brides be wearing? WCCO had the chance to visit with one of the bridal industry's top designers at one of Minnesota's newest shops. He shared the #1 rule for picking the perfect dress.

Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk Preparations Underway 06-21-2008 12:08 PM CT
In three months, thousands of Twin Cities walkers will be in the middle of something great. Liz Collin reports (2:45).

Growing Fresh Herbs In Your Garden 06-21-2008 12:30 PM CT
If you like to cook or if simply like to eat, you know what a difference the right spices can make. Liz Collin reports (5:16).

Goodies To Be Found At Prior Lake Farmers Market 06-21-2008 12:03 PM CT
Each Saturday, folks head to a community just southwest of Minneapolis to get their hands on locally grown seasonal and farm-fresh foods. Liz Collin reports (3:39).

Miss Minnesota 2008 Graces WCCO-TV's Studio 06-21-2008 11:57 AM CT
The state of Minnesota has a new representative this week. Liz Collin reports (3:04).

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Beyond Ballet And TV's 'Sex' 06-21-2008 12:22 PM CT
When you hear the name Mikhail Baryshnikov, ballet likley comes to mind. Liz Collin reports (3:42).

17-Year Basilica Of St. Mary Rev. Steps Down 06-21-2008 11:37 AM CT
After 17 years at the Basilica in Minneapolis, one of the most visible faith leaders in the state is stepping down this weekend. Liz Collin reports (3:15).

Saturday Morning Headlines For 6/21 06-21-2008 11:29 AM CT
Pawlenty veep status, flasher arrested, Klobuchar touring flood damage, part of Light Rail closing temporarily, dyed diesel, fireworks explosion in Waconia, Grandma's Marathon. Liz Collin reports (3:48).

McCain Talks About The Campaign Trail With WCCO 06-20-2008 10:35 PM CT
A man who'd like to be your next president says he knows how he'd like to see the campaign season go forward. Frank Vascellaro reports (2:24).

Korea Resumes U.S. Beef Imports Despite Protests Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:54:45 GMT
South Korea said it will resume imports of U.S. beef after American and South Korean suppliers agreed to block meat from older cattle, aiming Saturday to soothe health concerns that sparked weeks of demonstrations against new President Lee Myung-bak.

Democrats Smash Bush's Oil Policies Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:45:17 GMT
Democrats rail against Bush's policies saying opening more land to drilling is not the answer to high oil prices.

United Airlines To Require Minimum Stays Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:56:29 GMT
United Airlines said Friday it will start requiring minimum stays for nearly all domestic coach seats beginning in October. It is also raising its cheapest fares by as much as $90 one-way.

Delta Air Lines Trimming U.S. Service To China Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:28:55 GMT
Starting this fall, Delta Air Lines Inc. will cut the number of flights it offers between the U.S. and China -- a route it fought to get for years.

U.S. Steel Wins Case Against China Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:06:17 GMT
U.S. steel pipe manufacturers, who have been battling a surge in imports from China, won a major victory Friday when the International Trade Commission cleared the way for the imposition of stiff penalty tariffs for the next five years.

Girlfriend Of Missing Hedge Fund Swindler Arrested Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:05:47 GMT
Missing hedge fund swindler Samuel Israel III went on the run in a white recreational vehicle carrying a motor scooter, federal agents said after arresting his girlfriend.

Dow Drops Below 12,000 As Credit Woes Continue Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:54:55 GMT
Stocks capped a difficult week with steep losses Friday amid escalating worries about the financial and automotive sectors and a rebound in oil prices. The major indexes fell by more than 1 1/2 percent on the day, and the Dow Jones industrial average gave up more than 200 points to end at its lowest level in three months.

Feds: 7,000 Businesses Are Terrorist Targets Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:40:26 GMT
The federal government will tell 7,000 businesses next week that they are considered high risk-terrorist targets because they house large amounts of chemicals.

Production Started At Fairmont Ethanol Plant Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:26:24 GMT
BioFuel Energy started production at a southern Minnesota ethanol plant this week, even as another company decided to delay operations at its new plants.

Ohio Station Advertises Gas At $9.09 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:43:32 GMT
For several hours yesterday, a Speedway station in the Cincinnati suburb of West Chester advertised regular for $9.09 a gallon on a sign high above an interstate highway.

Some Drivers Saving Cash With Off-Road Only Diesel Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:45:11 GMT
Perfect weather makes us all want to get out and about, but gasoline prices are hurting the bottom line, and making many Minnesotans rethink some plans.

Schwan's Delivery Trucks Powered By Propane Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:19:16 GMT
Dudley Thomas delivers Schwan Foods products to all his regular customers. He makes about 100 stops a day and drives anywhere from 70 to 100 miles on each daily route. He drives the familiar yellow trucks Minnesotans have gotten to know.

FBI Arrests Hundreds In Mortgage Crackdown Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:16:35 GMT
More than 400 real estate industry players have been indicted since March -- including dozens over the last two days -- in a Justice Department crackdown on incidents of mortgage fraud nationwide that have contributed to the country's housing crisis.

Comcast, Big Ten Network Reach Deal Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:04:39 GMT
Finally, the Big Ten Network and Comcast reached a deal.

Paulson Says Federal Reserve Needs More Power Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:10:44 GMT
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Thursday that the government must move quickly to give the Federal Reserve more powers to regulate the financial system, contending that this year's financial market turmoil had highlighted the need for action.

2 Teens Charged In Alleged School Sex Assaults Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:59:44 GMT
Two students at Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis have been charged in four alleged sexual assaults at the school.

Police Wake Man At 3 A.M. To Warn Of Unlocked Door Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:57:27 GMT
A Lakeville family had a shock one night this week when they awoke to find police in their bedroom.

Charges: Police Officer Shot Gun Out Car Roof Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:49:54 GMT
Two Minneapolis police officers are now facing felony charges. A criminal complaint alleges that 34-year-old Scott Mars and 28-year-old William Thornbury fired their guns outside of a party in South Minneapolis last month while they were off duty.

Naomi Sorry For Assault, Still Mad At Airline Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:54:27 GMT
Model Naomi Campbell says she is sorry she assaulted two police officers during a dispute about lost luggage aboard a British Airways plane. But she has refused to apologize to the airline, accusing it of racism.

Ellen DeGeneres Wins Another Daytime Emmy Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:23:53 GMT
It's a four-peat for Ellen DeGeneres at the Daytime Emmys. DeGeneres picked up her fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy for outstanding talk show host while "Rachel Ray" cooked up a surprising win in the outstanding talk show category during the 35th annual Daytime Emmy ceremony at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on Friday night.

Britney's Return To L.A. Begins With Scuffle Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:20:21 GMT
Britney Spears is back in Los Angeles, and it didn't take long for trouble to find her. Within moments of arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday evening, Spears' entourage was involved in a scuffle with a paparazzo.

List Of Winners At The 35th Annual Daytime Emmys Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:19:25 GMT
Complete list of winners at the 35th annual Daytime Emmys:

Cars From The '50s Roll Into State Fairgrounds Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:47:14 GMT
Even if you weren't around in the fifties, most people think of it as a more innocent time. That's part of the appeal of the 35th annual Back to the Fifties car show, now through Sunday, June 22 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

Martha Stewart Banned From Britain Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:55:30 GMT
Martha Stewart has been banned from Britain — but she got a warm welcome Friday in Poland, her grandparents' homeland. The lifestyle guru was planning to visit Britain in the coming days for business engagements, but the Daily Telegraph and other British newspapers reported Friday that she was denied permission to enter because of her 2004 conviction for obstructing justice.

New Oscar Rule Limits Song Noms To 2 Per Film Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:41:47 GMT
Last time around, the Oscar songs category was three times "Enchanted" — a trick that may never be repeated. The number of original songs that can be nominated from a single movie will now be limited to two, according to a rule change by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Citibank Sues Ed McMahon For Outstanding Debts Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:36:21 GMT
Citibank is suing Ed McMahon, seeking to recoup nearly $200,000 lent to the financially strapped Hollywood icon, court records show. Citibank filed the lawsuit against McMahon in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 9, according to the documents.

R.E.M. Debuts New Video Clip At Concert Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:45:32 GMT
Michael Stipe thinks the music video is a "dead medium" - but the R.E.M. singer still wants the band's songs to be accompanied by some kind of visuals. So instead of hiring a top video director to create a clip for their new song "Man-Sized Wreath," they hired an advertising agency and showed off their work to a sold-out crowd at their concert at Madison Square Garden.

Good Question: Are We Making Flooding Worse? Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:28 GMT
More and more communities along the Mississippi River and its tributaries continue to experience flooding. Obviously floods are caused by too much rain in a short period of time. But what impact does mankind have? Are we making floods worse than they should be?

Fake Doc Accused Of Providing Abortions In Calif. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:01:32 GMT
The owner of a California medical clinic has been charged with posing as a doctor to perform abortions.

New Clues Emerge In Tomato-Salmonella Probe Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:26:29 GMT
There may be a break in the salmonella case: Food and Drug Administration inspectors headed for farms in Florida and Mexico on Friday, as new clues emerge to the possible source of salmonella-tainted tomatoes that have now sickened 552 people.

Va. Charity Probed For Helping Teen Get Abortion Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:03:22 GMT
Authorities are investigating whether a Catholic charity violated state and federal law by helping a 16-year-old illegal immigrant who was in the organization's care get an abortion.

Caring For America's Women Warriors Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:12:18 GMT
After her Humvee rolled over Army Sergeant Diane Cochran in Afghanistan, doctors thought the mother of three would never walk again, reports CBS News correspondent Kelly Wallace.

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