Clik here to view.
Pricey Produce: Costs Double, Triple Because Of Weather
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When you walk down the grocery aisle, you’ll find lots of pricey produce. In some parts of the country people are paying $7 for a container of strawberries, but it’s not just fruit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gas Prices Rise As U.S. Prints Money
By Reg Chapman, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A gallon of gas in the Twin Cities is running $3.49 a gallon. Many stations hiked prices by 20 to 30 cents in just a couple of days. Experts said you don’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jeweler: Expect Significant Price Increases For Diamonds
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Intense sparkle may not be the only thing that deserves a double take when it comes to diamonds. Take a look at the price-tag. Jewelers say you can expect to see price increases...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Good Question: What Do Vendors Pay To Be At The State Fair?
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Everywhere you look at the Minnesota State Fair there’s another vendor, a booth, a stand. According to the fair, there are 1,200 to 1,300 licenses for businesses to operate...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Comparing Thanksgiving Meal Prices As Costs Rise
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – When every penny counts for many families, the cost of Thanksgiving doesn’t leave many people “thankful.” Last year a turkey dinner for 10 people cost $49.20. This year that price...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Interim Xcel Rate Hike Showing Up In Electricity Bills
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It takes a lot of poles, plants and power lines to satisfy Minnesota’s demand for electricity. Xcel Energy has been meeting that challenge for decades. But age is part of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MN Gas Prices Still The Nation’s Most Expensive
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Another day, another infamous No. 1 ranking as Minnesota still has the highest gas prices in the nation, according to GasBuddy.com. The Twin Cities is averaging $4.34 per gallon,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nearly 700 State Workers Earn More Than $100K
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – There was a lot of debate at the Capitol this year about pay raises for Minnesota lawmakers. But a WCCO investigation found soaring salaries are actually going to state...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deer Tick Drug’s Price Tag Skyrockets 18-Fold
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – If you’re just returning from a trip to the cabin, you know summer tick season is in full swing. With that comes the threat of infection, and according to the Centers for Disease...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2 Weeks After Storm, Felled Trees Still Litter Metro
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Two weeks ago, the metro was moments from a historic storm, as more Minnesotans ended up losing power than ever before. And then there were the downed trees. The city of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Gas Prices Expected To Rise During Peak Vacation Time
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Don’t be surprised if your wallet is feeling a little lighter after that last fill-up. Gas prices nationwide are at their highest point of the year — and they’re only expected to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sequestration Putting The Squeeze On Youth Military Program
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A program that gives teens a firsthand military experience is coping with budget cuts due to sequestration, the automatic federal spending cuts. The U.S. Sea Cadets Twin Cities...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Critics & Consumers Both Calling On MNsure
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The new state run health care exchange is already facing troubles and you can’t even buy-in until October. On Tuesday the head of MNsure said its original estimates on premiums...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Much Will MNsure Cost? Reality Check
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – On Friday, MNsure — Minnesota’s new online health insurance exchange — will reveal how much consumers will pay for insurance premiums under the program, which is part of the new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Travail Restaurant’s Kickstart Campaign Blows By Goal
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. (WCCO) – A restaurant that tries to bring fine dining to the masses got a lot of help from those masses on Tuesday night. Travail in Robbinsdale closed down in April to change...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When, And Where, To Trade-In Your iPhone
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – When it comes to Apple, John O’Brien Schroeder is excited to take a bite out of what the newest iPhone has to offer. “The iPhone 5S has touch ID, which has the method of unlocking...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Not Everyone Enjoying Vikings’‘Home Game’ In London
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Like the Vikings themselves, Hubert’s Sports Bar across the street from Mall of America Field has a loyal fan base of their own. “We have people who have been coming in for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Postal Service Eyes Another Stamp Price Increase
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The financially strapped U.S. Postal Service wants to raise stamp prices again. It could soon cost 49 cents to mail a letter. The post office said the 3 cent price hike is a last...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reality Check: Are Personal Seat Licenses A Risky Investment?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – In the Minnesota Vikings’ new 65,000 seat NFL stadium, the club will charge 48,000 fans a one-time personal seat license fee even before they’re allowed to buy a season ticket....
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 Ways To Save $ On Halloween Candy, Costumes & More
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Did you know Halloween is the second most expensive holiday for consumers, behind only Christmas? Yep. Didn’t think so. In fact, the National Retail Federation said the average...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thanksgiving Airfare: Every Day You Wait Is An Extra $5
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – While Thanksgiving is still more than a month away, travel experts said you should’ve started solidifying your travel plans — yesterday. Travel websites predict the average cost...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cop Cameras Could Cut Back On Complaints, ‘Use Of Force’
(credit: CBS) MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Some Minneapolis city leaders believe fitting police officers with cameras on their uniforms can save the city money and protect officers from frivolous complaints....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Insured Minnesotans Feel Like They’re Losing Out
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Nearly 280,000 Minnesotans who pay for their own insurance will receive a letter from their health care provider detailing some small and some large changes to their plans. “Not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wisconsin’s Largest Wolf Hunt Zone To Close
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s largest wolf-hunting zone is about to close, leaving only a single zone open just three weeks into the season. The Department of Natural Resources plans to close Zone...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Propane Shortage Also Impacting Turkey Farms
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The winter’s propane shortage isn’t just affecting homeowners. Animals are being impacted, too. Minnesota is the No. 1 turkey producer in the nation. And every winter, turkey...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Penny For Your Thoughts: Stamp Prices Go Up 1 Cent
First-class stamp prices jumped up a penny on Monday.
View Article
