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Jeff Wagner

Minneapolis

Reporter and Anchor at WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN)

Anchor/Reporter at @WCCO. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. @IllinoisStateU - @WCIA3 - @WISHNews8. Storyteller. Music lover. Disc golf/sports fanatic.

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  • 1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Jeff Wagner

    There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true? WCCO gets some answers that may contradict your parents' or grandparents' advice. It's the season to sun, swim and savor flavors. But when it comes to that watermelon, it can become ominous. A common warning is that watermelon seeds can germinate in your stomach.

  • 2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jeff Wagner

    How are people watching movies nowadays? From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," the holiday weekend could see movie theaters packed. But undoubtedly some viewers might patiently wait to watch these films from their couch. What motivates people to buy a ticket to go to the movie theater? As gloomy skies hovered outside AMC's Rosedale 14 it made for a perfect midweek, matinee escape.

  • 2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jeff Wagner

    When Minnesota lawmakers can't reach an agreement on the budget during the course of the regular session, that's when the term "special session" percolates. But how much does it cost the state's taxpayers when lawmakers go into overtime at the Minnesota Capitol Building?

  • 2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jeff Wagner

    Here's what to consider when giving a graduation gift 'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Invitations to graduation parties are rolling in. Before the celebrations begin, we wanted to figure out: How much should you gift a graduate? Emily Perales was just steps away from stepping across the stage at the University of Minnesota as a college graduate.

  • 3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Jeff Wagner

    What defines a heat wave? Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year. A packed Nokomis Beach, soaked in sunshine and steaming close to 90 degrees, would make you think it's a mid-summer day. But it's just mid-May. Several beachgoers WCCO talked with described the day as hot but bearable thanks to a lake breeze. Still, temperatures that feel like late July for a four-day stretch had them calling it a heat wave.

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Jeff Wagner
Jeff Wagner @Jeff_Wagner4
14 May 25

Steph Curry will not play in game 5 against the @Timberwolves per ESPN.

ESPN
ESPN @espn

Steph Curry has been cleared for shooting drills and light on-court workouts despite a strained left hamstring, giving him a chance to play for the Warriors if they force a Game 6 against the Timberwolves. https://t.co/bDOmHvyqOp

Jeff Wagner
Jeff Wagner @Jeff_Wagner4
9 May 25

We could use a few prayers, your holiness. It's been another rough season.

Michael Schwab
Michael Schwab @michaelschwab13

The Chicago Sun-Times found a photo of Pope Leo, Robert Prevost, at the 2005 World Series against the Astros https://t.co/oNcqpRC5Ry

Jeff Wagner
Jeff Wagner @Jeff_Wagner4
1 May 25

Quick rant: Where/when did people learn to mistakenly spell the word "lose" as "loose"? It is so prevalent that I'm almost forced to believe that people were taught to spell it incorrectly.