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Sears Tower Created One Lego At A Time

WCCO Minneapolis - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago

An artist in Chicago is recreating the Sears Tower -- with Legos. Adam Reed is building his replica right there on the skydeck of the famous tower, Angela Davis reports (0:26).

  • Officer Accused Of Taking Advantage Of Teens WCCO Minneapolis - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago

    A Lakeville police officer is accused breaking the law. Investigators say he took advantage of two underage girls, by taking pictures of them, Sue Turner reports (1:03).

  • Noon Weather Report WCCO Minneapolis - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago

    Heavy rain falling southeast of the Twin Cities. We could have more rain possible later in the afternoon, Mike Augustyniak reports (2:51).

  • 8:45 A.M. Weather Update WCCO Minneapolis - Tue Oct 7, 9:57 AM ET

    The Twin Cities experienced scattered rains Tuesday morning, Mike Augustyniak reports (0:54).

  • Subway's Jared Displays Pants At Local School WCCO Minneapolis - Tue Oct 7, 9:04 AM ET

    Jared Fogle from Subway commercials visited the kids at St. Louis Park Cedar Manor Intermediate School, Jeanette Trompeter reports (0:42).

  • Initiative To Help Businesses Cut Energy Costs WCCO Minneapolis - Tue Oct 7, 8:38 AM ET

    Angela Davis talks with Mark Blaiser of Minnesota Waste Wise about "Energy Smart," which would connect companies with conservation programs and increase energy efficiency (2:24).

  • Petters Due In Federal Court Tuesday WCCO Minneapolis - Tue Oct 7, 8:19 AM ET

    The government has said there is reason to believe Petters schemed investors out of more than $3 billion since 1995, Sue Turner reports (1:54).

  • 5 A.M. Weather Report WCCO Minneapolis - Tue Oct 7, 7:47 AM ET

    Highs should reach the 60s throughout the remainder of the week, Mike Augustyniak reports (2:33).

  • 10 P.M. Weather Report WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:55 PM ET

    Rain is on the way for Tuesday and then it will dry up for the rest of the week, Chris Shaffer reports (2:52).

  • Teen Charged For Halftime Show Streak WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:54 PM ET

    A 15-year-old boy allegedly ran from one end of the field to the other wearing only tennis shoes, a military gas mask and a sombrero during the halftime show of the Fergus Falls High School homecoming game, Don Shelby reports (0:35).

  • Catalytic Converters Magnet For Metal Thieves WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:49 PM ET

    Catalytic converters were designed to curb toxic emissions from your vehicles. But they have also become a magnet for thieves who sell them for precious metals, following the trend of copper thieves, Caroline Lowe reports (2:22).

  • Good Question: Why Do Kids Have So Much Energy? WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:49 PM ET

    Between work and family most of us are simply exhausted at the end of our day. That's not usually the case for children. They always seem to be on-the-go. So why do kids have so much energy? Terri Gruca reports (2:44).

  • 'Cosmo' Picks Minnesota's Hottest Bachelor WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:49 PM ET

    A single guy from Minnesota is about to steal hearts across the country, Angela Davis reports (0:54).

  • Diving Into The Documents Of Petters' Allegations WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:44 PM ET

    Tom Petters, former CEO of Petters Group Worldwide, is sitting in the Sherburne County Jail waiting for a stop in court on Tuesday. Investors who say they were cheated started filing lawsuits against the businessman, Esme Murphy reports (2:14).

  • Sun Country Bankruptcy: Good Thing For Travelers? WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 11:44 PM ET

    Sun Country is filing for bankruptcy, saying it just can't count on its parent company for money anymore. But this move could actually be good news for travelers, Heather Brown reports (2:29).

  • 'American Chopper' Stars Unveil New Creation In MN WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 7:50 PM ET

    "American Chopper" is a very popular cable TV show, with more than 120 episodes going into syndication. The stars of that show were in St. Louis Park Monday afternoon to show off their latest creation, Frank Vascellaro reports (2:15).

  • 5 P.M. Weather Report WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 7:14 PM ET

    A long stretch of rain will be coming into Minnesota by Tuesday morning and in the meantime it will feel a bit balmy, Chris Shaffer reports (2:32).

  • Reality Check: 1st Senate Debate WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 7:08 PM ET

    The campaign charges flew during Sunday night's fast-moving debate between Senate Candidates Norm Coleman, Al Franken and Dean Barkley. The candidates sometimes fast and loose with the facts so Pat Kessler gives it a Reality Check. (2:01).

  • More Traffic Headaches: I-494 Interchange Overhaul WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 7:08 PM ET

    Crews closed the ramp from Lyndale Avenue to eastbound I-494 on Monday - the start of a project that will last more than a year, and will completely overhaul that interchange, Frank Vascellaro reports (1:56).

  • Mall Of America: Bright Spot In Dark Economy WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 6:58 PM ET

    There is a sliver of light in all this darkness of a failing economy and falling stock market: the Mall of America is seeing an uptick in sales. So how is that possible? Darcy Pohland reports (2:09).

  • Sun Country CEO Talks About Filing For Bankruptcy WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 6:47 PM ET

    Sun Country Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, blaming legal troubles from a fraud investigation of its parent company Petters Group Worldwide, John Lauritsen reports (3:02).

  • Gas For Less Than $3 A Gallon WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 2:17 PM ET

    Gasoline has been spotted in the northern suburbs for less than $3 a gallon, Sue Turner reports (2:34).

  • Help On Putting More Money In Your Bank Account WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 9:07 AM ET

    Financial advisor Nicole Middendorf talks about ways people can put more money into their budgets, Bill Hudson reports (4:09).

  • Meet The Wild's New Mascot, Nordy WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 8:57 AM ET

    Nordy is an unidentified furry creature that was born in Eveleth, Minn. and now lives in St. Paul (0:44).

  • What A FDIC Change Means For You WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 8:14 AM ET

    Rick Beeson talks about what a change in the FDIC limits could mean for you, Angela Davis reports (3:28).

  • WCCOers Run The Twin Cities Marathon WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 8:07 AM ET

    WCCO-TV's Sue Turner and Heather Brown completed the Twin Cities marathon Sunday, Bill Hudson reports (1:11).

  • New Federal Bill Targets Copper Theft WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 7:54 AM ET

    The price of copper has quadrupled in the last eight years and everything from construction sites, to vacant homes and buildings and wholesale suppliers are being targeted, Sue Turner reports (1:33).

  • Finding Minnesota: Apple Picking In Lake City WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 12:19 AM ET

    Fall in Minnesota is such a wonderful season. The leaves begin to turn, kids start thinking about picking out their pumpkins, and it's apple harvest time, Jeanette Trompeter reports (3:22).

  • New Glaucoma Treatment An Alternative To Eyedrops WCCO Minneapolis - Mon Oct 6, 12:13 AM ET

    Eye drops work for most.. but they are costly, and people often forget to take them, Dennis Douda reports (3:01).

  • Winners Reach Finish In Drizzly TC Marathon WCCO Minneapolis - Sun Oct 5, 11:58 PM ET

    It's often billed as "America's Most Beautiful Urban Marathon" - but this year, that beauty was definitely in the eye of the beholder, Maya Nishikawa reports (2:54).