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  • 2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Ray Campos |Maria Lisignoli

    Where you’ll find construction chaos in Twin Cities this weekend Major roadwork and closures will affect traffic in Minneapolis and Eden Prairie this summer, with key routes seeing lane restrictions and detours. Both directions of Interstate 94 between Interstate 35W and Huron Boulevard will be closing this weekend for maintenance. "Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday night, the 13th, we're going to be closing ramps on I-94, from 35W and Huron Blvd.

  • 1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Maria Lisignoli |Johnny Kahner

    WCCO launching "4 Things to Know" podcast featuring daily news Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them. WCCO is proud to launch "4 Things to Know," a quick, daily news podcast delivering the most important stories across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hosted by Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner, the podcast is for busy listeners who want trusted news on the go.

  • Mar 21, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Maria Lisignoli

    In the Twin Cities, an "X" marks the spot where dozens of trees are set to be cut down. They all stand along one street in St. Paul where they have been part of the Como Park neighborhood for decades. For Rita Amendola, these towering trees on her street, which have been standing for decades, are not just part of the scenery. "I was very upset about losing it… very upset, I haven't cried yet but I will," said Amendola.

  • Mar 4, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Maria Lisignoli

    Crime down in Minneapolis, report shows A new report shows crime is down in Minneapolis over the last year. The number of robberies is nearly half of what it was a year ago. This is followed by a major decrease in carjackings and gunshot wound victims. According to the report, year-to-date reductions in crime include a 47% reduction in robberies, 40% reduction in carjackings, 32% reduction in gunshot wound victims, 24% reduction in auto thefts and 11% reduction in aggravated assaults.

  • Jan 28, 2025 | msn.com | Maria Lisignoli

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Maria Lisignoli
Maria Lisignoli @MariaLisignoli
11 Dec 24

Hunt for a CEO Killer Tonight, watch our documentary that retraces the dramatic efforts in the last week to find a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Catch this special at 6:30 p.m. on the @WCCO YouTube channel or CBS News Minnesota. https://t.co/GnljUlRMWj

Maria Lisignoli
Maria Lisignoli @MariaLisignoli
6 Aug 24

What are your thoughts on Minnesota @GovTimWalz being selected as @VP Kamala Harris' running mate for the 2024 presidential election? https://t.co/YSR2f31f0F

Maria Lisignoli
Maria Lisignoli @MariaLisignoli
6 Aug 24

RT @CBSNews: BREAKING: Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate https://t.co/P3fNe0m1nk https://t.co/NXzUvuD…