ST. PAUL (WCCO) ― This weekend, tens of thousands of people headed to St. Paul for a host of events, tournaments and neighborhood festivals. Full Article at WCCO
EAGAN, Minn. (WCCO) ― He wasn't invited, but that didn't stop an alligator from showing up to one Eagan family's Independence celebration Friday. It didn't end well for him when police showed up. Full Article at WCCO
(WCCO) Just about every where you looked at Lake Auburn campgrounds, people were having an old-fashioned family Fourth of July. The campground was packed. Full Article at WCCO
(WCCO) Saturday is the 233rd birthday of our independence. Don Shelby thought it'd be good to know why he's proud to call it his favorite day. Because I'm proud to be an American. Not in a jingoistic way. Full Article at WCCO
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) ― Contrary to popular opinion, a person does not get 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure by age 18. Recent research shows it's more likely that 80 percent comes after age 18. Full Article at WCCO
NEW BRIGHTON, Minn. (WCCO) ― Garage sales are a way to make some quick cash, but a New Brighton woman got more than she bargained for. Full Article at WCCO
The Timberwolves' top draft pick, Ricky Rubio, 18, will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season, El Periodico reported Thursday. Full Article at TwinCities.com
(WCCO) The sound of a drill. Something most people dread at the dentist's office. Dr. Fu Wong has been doing a lot of this lately and he will be the first to tell you that work has been a grind, literally. Full Article at WCCO
I do a lot of research on the Internet for information about home-made solutions to everyday problems. In fact, I'll be posting one soon that covers recipes for home-made car wax, air freshener and even glue. Full Article at Wise Bread
(WCCO) Free agent and now former Minnesota Wild winger Marian Gaborik has agreed to a five-year contract with the New York Rangers, sources tell WCCO. The Minnesota Wild star's contract expired when the NHL's offseason formally began Wednesday. Full Article at WCCO