The potential for severe storms and dozens of thousands of people at the State Fair is not a winning combination today, but, as WCCO's Susie Jones reports, they have a plan.

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The potential for severe storms and dozens of thousands of people at the State Fair is not a winning combination today, but, as WCCO's Susie Jones reports, they have a plan.
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Minnesota State Fair comes prepared for visitors when severe weather bears down

Tomorrow is "830 Day in Minnesota" as WCCO continues to celebrate 100 years on the air in 2024. On Friday in the 8:00 a.m. hour, that will include the triumphant return of the reason Minnesota is the best place to get sick in, "Minnesota Hospital". WCCO's Laura Oakes has a preview of what you'll hear.

Tomorrow is "830 Day in Minnesota" as WCCO continues to celebrate 100 years on the air in 2024. On Friday in the 8:00 a.m. hour, that will include the triumphant return of the reason Minnesota is the best place to get sick in, "Minnesota Hospital". WCCO's Laura Oakes has a preview of what you'll hear.

Are you ready for more "Minnesota Hospital"????

Inoperable traffic lights at the intersection of Lexington Parkway and Como Avenue in St. Paul resulted in the death of an elderly man Wednesday morning.  WCCO's Ari Bergeron with more.

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Inoperable traffic lights at the intersection of Lexington Parkway and Como Avenue in St. Paul resulted in the death of an elderly man Wednesday morning.  WCCO's Ari Bergeron with more.
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Man dies in St. Paul crash after storms knocked out traffic lights

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is sending out thousands of letters to smoke shop retailers warning them to stop selling deceptive vaping products aimed at kids. WCCO's Taylor Rivera reports from St. Paul.

(Image: A "gaming" vape device. Audacy / Taylor Rivera)

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is sending out thousands of letters to smoke shop retailers warning them to stop selling deceptive vaping products aimed at kids. WCCO's Taylor Rivera reports from St. Paul.
(Image: A "gaming" vape device. Audacy / Taylor Rivera)

Minnesota State Fair comes prepared for visitors when severe weather bears down

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