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Wis. Troopers Find Young Bear On Highway, Looking In Car WindowsTransportation officials in northern Wisconsin say they found a young black bear wondering around a highway over the weekend and peeping inside of cars.
Charges: Woman Hires Gang Members To Carry Out Drive-By Shooting On Ex-BoyfriendA New Brighton woman has been charged with hiring gang members to conduct a drive-by shooting against her ex-boyfriend, according to Hennepin County.
Officials: Victim Rescued After Car Goes Over Embankment In Mpls.The Minneapolis Fire Department says a person is being rescued after a car went over an embankment near the Mississippi River Tuesday morning.
Thousands In S.D. Still Without Power Following Christmas StormThe furious winter storm that swept into the northern Great Plains on Christmas Day weakened Tuesday, but thousands remained without power in the Dakotas and Michigan.
Farm Equipment Damaged In Richmond Barn FireSeveral pieces of farm equipment were damaged when a barn in Richmond caught on fire early Tuesday morning.
MSP Airport Flight Operations Return To Normal Operations are back to normal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after gusty winds on Monday disrupted flight schedules.

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4 Things To Know: Pearl Harbor, Holiday Bowl, Starbucks & MoreFrom President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Sinzo Abe's visit to the USS Arizona memorial to the Gophers heading to the Holiday Bowl, here is a look at the top four stories from Dec. 27, 2016.
At The U, Boycott Is Over But Tensions Are Not; Petition Calls For Claeys' FiringMinnesota President Eric Kaler stepped behind the podium and began to speak, a crisis averted after seven Golden Gophers football players announced that the team would not boycott the upcoming Holiday Bowl against Washington State because 10 of their teammates had been suspended in a sexual assault case.
Online Petition Calls For 'U' To Fire Tracy ClaeysAfter Gopher football coach Tracy Claeys stood by his players during a controversial boycott over the suspension of 10 players, a petition is calling for the university to fire him.
Timberwolves Rain 3-Pointers On Hawks In 104-90 VictoryKarl-Anthony Towns had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Zach LaVine hit six 3-pointers to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-90 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
Vikings Opponent Profile: Minnesota Finishes Season At Home Against ChicagoThe Minnesota Vikings have played themselves out of the playoffs with one game to play. They finish the season at home against the last place Chicago Bears.
With Boycott Behind Them, Gophers Focus On Holiday BowlThe Minnesota Golden Gophers are as ready as they can be to play a bowl game they considered skipping just 10 days ago.

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MSP Airport Flight Operations Return To Normal; Audio ExcerptOperations are back to normal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after gusty winds on Monday disrupted flight schedules. The Federal Aviation Administration reports no significant delays Tuesday morning. The airport was down to one runway for part of the day Monday because of winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph, which caused numerous delays and cancellations.
With Boycott Behind Them, Gophers Focus On Holiday Bowl; Audio ExcerptThe Minnesota Golden Gophers are as ready as they can be to play a bowl game they considered skipping just 10 days ago. As 10-point underdogs, the Gophers will have their hands full against Luke Falk and Washington State (8-4) in the Holiday Bowl on Tuesday night. The Golden Gophers (8-4) are trying to regroup after backing down from their threat to skip this game if 10 teammates suspended after a sexual assault investigation weren’t reinstated. Their boycott lasted less than 36 hours, with university leadership never blinking.
Kick Off 2017 With Healthy Eating HabitsFor many, being healthier is their resolution for the New Year. So, why not start with brunch! Chef Timothy Fischer from Cosmos Restaurant in the Lowes Hotel discusses their new, healthy brunch menu, Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse report (3:29). WCCO Mid-Morning – Dec. 27, 2016
Money Watch: Financial Planning For 20172016 is quickly coming to a wrap, but there's still time to save. Our money expert has some tips on year-end savings planning. (3:41) WCCO Mid-Morning – Dec. 27, 2016

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Mike's Mix: German Fire Punch At AC LoungeEach week, Mike Augustyniak finds a new cocktail from a local mixologist. This week, he heads to the AC Hotel Lounge in downtown Minneapolis to try a German fire punch drink.
Local Music Tap: 4 Shows To See This Holiday WeekendIt's the holiday and there are plenty of holiday-themed shows to see this weekend! Check them out below.
Weather Blog: Sweaty Santa?A weather buoy near the geographic North Pole hit the freezing point on the first full day of 2016-17 winter -- almost 50° above average.
WCCO Viewers' Choice For Best Lefse In MinnesotaWhether you're from Norway or Minnesota, chances are you know what lefse is. The thin potato bread is a Norwegian Christmas tradition. So, just in time for the holiday, WCCO tasked Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to find the very best.
Remember These Classic Holiday Commercials?If you grew up with VCRs, how often has this happened to you? (And if you didn't grow up with VCRs, don't tell us.) You pop in an old cassette with your favorite holiday specials you taped off of TV, and suddenly, you reach a commercial break.
Bite Of Minnesota: Parmesan Skillet EggsMy grown up winter break would have to include these Parmesan Skillet Eggs from Chrissy Teigen's cookbook, "Cravings."

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Best Signature Cocktails In MinnesotaThese cocktails are special; a unique representation of the bars that make them.
Mike's Mix: German Fire Punch At AC LoungeEach week, Mike Augustyniak finds a new cocktail from a local mixologist. This week, he heads to the AC Hotel Lounge in downtown Minneapolis to try a German fire punch drink.
WCCO Viewers' Choice For Best Lefse In MinnesotaWhether you're from Norway or Minnesota, chances are you know what lefse is. The thin potato bread is a Norwegian Christmas tradition. So, just in time for the holiday, WCCO tasked Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to find the very best.
DeRusha Eats: Mucci's ItalianOwner Tim Niver named his restaurant after his mom, Audrey Mucci. Italian food is always personal, and with that can come strong expectations.

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