News 2008-07-28 Andanh.com

Best Buy To Open In-Store Music Centers Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:24:14 GMT
Hoping to cater to everyone from the garage guitarist to a recording musician, Best Buy Co. Inc. is announcing a massive new initiative that sets aside store space for an array of musical instruments and gear in dozens of sites nationwide.

Finding Minnesota: Sidewalk Commemorates MN Stars Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:48:33 GMT
In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, along a bustling Hennepin Avenue, is a district rich in theater. It's near the State and Orpheum theatres that the names of Minnesota-born actors and actresses will be permanently cast in concrete.

Driver Tells Story Of Car Hit By Falling Concrete Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:43:38 GMT
A father and 8-year-old daughter were on their way home from a day in Minneapolis when concrete chunks fell from the Maryland Avenue Bridge in St. Paul.

Fatal Shooting Outside Minneapolis Bar Overnight Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:06:04 GMT
One man is dead after a shooting outside a Minneapolis bar early Sunday morning.

Protestors Battle On Immigration In Postville Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:15:04 GMT
With chants of "end the raids" and "si se puede," or "Yes, we can" hundreds of immigration protesters marched through the streets of Postville on Sunday, bringing a national debate to an isolated corner of northeastern Iowa.

Her Car Dangled On Edge Of The Collapsed Bridge Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:24:34 GMT
As the one year anniversary of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse nears, WCCO will share stories from those who responded to the disaster, those who survived it and those trying to rebuild their lives after losing loved ones.

Fatal School Bus Crash Trial Begins Monday Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:06:42 GMT
On Monday, the trial will begin for a woman accused of causing a school bus accident that killed four children and injured 17 others.

Child, 2, Dies After Hit By Vehicle Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:57:39 GMT
A 2-year-old child who was hit by a car in the city of Ramsey has died.

New Technology Promises To Help Heal Bed Sores 07-27-2008 10:31 PM CT
This October, Medicare will stop paying for eight medical problems that occur in hospitals. Bed sores are a condition which affects over 2 million Americans each year and cost billions to treat, Dennis Douda reports (2:29).

Bob Rainey's Family Says Thank You For Kind Words 07-27-2008 06:07 PM CT
Sports anchor and reporter Bob Rainey lost his battle with colon cancer Saturday morning. Bob's mother and sister are still here in town and they are so grateful for all of your kind words -- that they wanted to say thanks. (1:32)

Fire Destroys Million Dollar Home In Independence 07-27-2008 05:44 PM CT
A fire in rural Hennepin County has left a family without a home. The fire started around noon Sunday at a house in rural Independence, John Lauritsen reports (1:49).

Her Car Dangled On The Edge Of Collapsed Bridge 07-27-2008 05:50 PM CT
WCCO will share stories from those who were affected by last year's Interstate 35W bridge collapse. One such person is 58-year-old Jean Forster whose car dangled on the edge of the bridge when it fell, Jeanette Trompeter reports (1:45).

Boy Bite By Dog In Como Park, Searching For Owner 07-27-2008 12:27 PM CT
A Twin Cities family is asking for the public's help in finding the dog that bit their son, Terri Gruca reports (0:53).

$3.99 A Gallon Provides Relief At The Pump Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:45:08 GMT
Gas prices are now at a national average of $3.97 cents per gallon, dropping below the four dollar mark for the first time in weeks. CBS Evening News correspondent Priya David reports on what this price drop means, and if it will last. The price of crude oil hit its record high of $147 a barrel on July 11.

Target Aims At Expansion, To Open 43 New Stores Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:02:00 GMT
While many companies are downsizing during a shrinking economy, Target is opening 43 stores across the country tomorrow, including three in Southern California.

'Dark Knight' Grosses $300M, Shattering Record Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:56:10 GMT
"The Dark Knight" continues to obliterate box office records, crossing the $300 million mark in just 10 days. The epic Batman saga grossed $75.6 million in its second weekend in theaters, pushing its domestic total to $314,245,000, Warner Bros. head of distribution Dan Fellman said Sunday.

'Indiana Jones' Star Shia LaBeouf Arrested For DUI Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:03:14 GMT
Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Sunday after an early morning wreck in which the "Indiana Jones" star injured his hand and knee, authorities said.

Egyptian Director Youssef Chahine Dead At 82 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:09:56 GMT
Egypt's official news agency says one of Egypt's most influential directors, Youssef Chahine has died in Cairo.

N.J. Officials Want School Ban On Energy Drinks Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:19:13 GMT
They can be popular because they're sweet, they give you a lift and they have hip-sounding names like Red Bull and Spike Shooter. But school officials across the country aren't as buzzed about caffeinated energy drinks as some of their students. They're worried about young people gulping down too much caffeine—and getting so hyper that they lose focus on their studies.

Beijing Smog Could Threaten Athletes' Performance Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:56:06 GMT
The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions.

Obama Makes First Address Since Overseas Tour Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:25:35 GMT
Senator Barack Obama says talking to voters about the ailing American economy is his first order of business, now that he's back from Europe and the Middle East.

Republican Senator Questions McCain Ad Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:48:32 GMT
Republican Senator Chuck Hagel said Sunday that John McCain is "treading on thin ground" by stating that presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama is using the Iraq War for political expediency. He also disputes a recent ad depicting Obama at the gym rather than spending time with wounded U.S. troops in Germany.

McCain Reverses Stance On Affirmative Action Bill Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:16:07 GMT
Presidential challenger John McCain said Sunday that he supports a proposed ballot initiative in his home state that would prohibit affirmative action policies from state and local governments. A decade ago, he called a similar effort "divisive."

Senate To Hold Hearing On Great Lakes Compact Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:58:18 GMT
The Senate Judiciary Committee this week takes up a compact to prevent the diversion of water from the Great Lakes, one of the world's largest sources of fresh water.

Philadelphia Soul Win ArenaBowl XXII Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:40:23 GMT
Matt D'Orazio threw seven touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead the Philadelphia Soul to their first Arena Bowl victory, beating defending AFL champion San Jose 59-56 on Sunday.

Augustus Reaches Career Milestone Against Sparks Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:20:49 GMT
Lisa Leslie scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 92-84 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday.

Johnson Survives Tire Debacle At Indianapolis Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:41:58 GMT
Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a burnout. Appropriately, one of his tires exploded.

Favre A No-Show At Packers Camp Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:32:25 GMT
Brett Favre didn't report to the Green Bay Packers' training camp Sunday, temporarily easing tensions in the three-time MVP's ongoing standoff with the team.

Jockey Kent Desormeaux Picks Up 5,000th Win Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:03:13 GMT
Jockey Kent Desormeaux rode his 5,000th winner. The milestone came aboard favored Bella Attrice in the seventh race at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday.

Gossage, Dick Williams Inducted Into HOF Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:05:05 GMT
Rich "Goose" Gossage has been inducted into the Hall of Fame after a career of more than two decades in which he was one of baseball's most menacing relievers.

Twins Score Twice In 9th, Rally Past Indians 4-2 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:22:42 GMT
Justin Morneau sparked a two-run, ninth-inning rally with an RBI double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Sunday.

Carlos Sastre Of Spain Wins Tour de France Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:46:37 GMT
Carlos Sastre has won the Tour de France in one of the closest finishes in the 105-year-old race. He is the third Spaniard in a row to win cycling's premier event.

Favre A No-Show To Packers Camp -- For Now Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:01:50 GMT
Brett Favre didn't report to the Green Bay Packers' training camp Sunday, temporarily easing tensions in the three-time MVP's ongoing standoff with the team.

Church Rampage Leaves 2 Dead, 7 Hurt Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:15:19 GMT
A Tennessee city official says a second victim has died from injuries suffered in a shooting at a church youth performance. Knoxville spokesman Randall Kenner says 61-year-old Linda Kraeger died at University of Tennessee Medical Center on Sunday, several hours after the shooting. Sixty-year-old Greg McKendry died earlier in the day.

Immigration Raid Hurts Small Iowa Town Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:16:15 GMT
It was the largest single immigration raid in the country. There were 700 warrants and 300 arrests. Agriprocessors, a kosher meatpacking plant, lost three quarters of its workforce, reports CBS Evening News correspondent Russ Mitchell.

Peterson's Attorney: Police Torturing His Client Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:13:59 GMT
The attorney for Drew Peterson is accusing Illinois State Police of "psychological torture," this weekend.

Iowans Attempt To Arrest Karl Rove Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:29:46 GMT
Des Moines police arrested four people Friday who attempted a citizen's arrest of former White House adviser Karl Rove. Rove was in Des Moines to speak at a fundraiser.

Dozens Of Militants Killed In Afghanistan Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:45:21 GMT
Dozens of insurgents in eastern Afghanistan were killed in a battle Sunday after more than 100 attacked a government center near the border with Pakistan, officials said.

Dissecting Political Polls, U.S. Senate Race 07-27-2008 11:48 AM CT
In Minnesota, a poll this week said John McCain is closing the gap in a dramatic fashion on Barack Obama. Steven Schier, a professor at Carleton College, talks about the latest polls and developments in the U.S. senate race. (4:14).

GOP Paulsen Hoping To Step Into Ramstad's Seat 07-27-2008 11:45 AM CT
With the retirement this year of Rep. Jim Ramstad, this race is considered a toss up. The race pits newcomer Ashwin Madia, an Iraqi war veteran and attorney, against Rep. Eric Paulsen the former House Majority Leader. (4:01).

10 P.M. Weather Report 07-27-2008 10:33 PM CT
Partly cloudy and a high of 88 in the Twin Cities on Monday, with a chance for showers and thunderstorms, Ron Trenda reports (1:47).

5:30 P.M. Weather Report 07-27-2008 06:05 PM CT
Sunday night is expected to be partly cloudy with lows around 65, Ron Trenda reports (2:05).

10 A.M. Weather Report 07-27-2008 11:16 AM CT
Sunday to be partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 85, Ron Trenda reports (2:35).

Celebrating 150, City Hears From Next Generation 07-27-2008 11:17 AM CT
On July 20, 1858 Minneapolis held its very first town meeting and almost 150 years later the current city council did the same. And this time they heard from the city's next generation. (2:28).

DFLer Looks To Take Seat Held By GOP For 50 Years 07-27-2008 11:15 AM CT
With the retirement this year of Rep. Jim Ramstad, this race is considered a toss up. The race pits newcomer Ashwin Madia, an Iraqi war veteran and attorney, against Rep. Eric Paulsen the former House Majority Leader. (4:28).

Two Weekend Homicides In North Minneapolis Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:48:00 EDT
The second homicide of the weekend was reported around 2 Sunday morning. (more)

35E Reopens After Concrete Falls From Bridge Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:54:00 EDT
Interstate 35E in St. Paul reopened early Sunday after concrete fell Saturday afternoon from the Maryland avenue bridge onto the freeway. (more)

Toddler Hit By Car Dies Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:39:00 EDT

Authorities in Anoka County say the death of a toddler hit by a car in the City of Ramsey Saturday evening appears to be a tragic accident.

Superior Police Use Taser to Disarm Gunman
An incident involving gun fire in Superior last night caused trouble for police, but fortunately no one was injured.

Mountain Bikers Take on Powder Monkey Challenge
Despite it's reputation for downhill skiing, hundreds of bikers were going uphill this afternoon for the Powder Monkey Mountain Biking Race this afternoon.

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