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Microsoft outage causes mass airline disruptions. Here's what to know.
Air travel is experiencing disruptions across the globe on Friday morning due to a Microsoft outage for customers of its 365 apps, including many major airlines. In the U.S., more than 1,300 flights had been canceled as of 10 a.m. Eastern Time, while more than 3,600 flights have been delayed, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking service.Airlines said the outage impacted the back-end systems they use to send key data, such as weight and balance information, required for planes to depart.Air travelers posted images on social media of long lines at ticket counters, and "blue screens of death" — the Microsoft...
Pleasant Friday in Twin Cities before showers return this weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — We will wrap up the week with departing high pressure, leaving us with a pretty nice Friday forecast in the Twin Cities.We'll warm up a bit more thanks to a southwest wind, with a forecast high of 83 degrees. This will also increase the dew point some before we hit the weekend. Showers show up late Friday, but mainly west and up north. Highs will be in the lower 80s this weekend. On Saturday, there's a chance for isolated showers and even a few thundershowers. There isn't anything severe in the forecast at this time, but some cells with lightning and downpours are possible. The afternoon and evening hours are going to be most vulnerable to a passing shower. Sunday's system looks to be more concentrated to the Interstate 94 corridor, so anticipate a passing thundershower in the evening hours.It will be fairly unsettled heading into next week, with isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday. There are some signs of warmer and drier weather late week or into next weekend.
MSP Airport flights, Metro Transit and some government agencies affected by global Microsoft outage
MINNEAPOLIS — The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday morning, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The outage is being caused by a CrowdStrike software glitch.As of about 8:30 a.m., some airlines were beginning to resume operations after the morning ground stops."Cancellations and delays could continue throughout the day with slower check-in and wait times. Please contact airlines directly for the latest flight status," the airline instructed.Jeff Lea with the Metropolitan Airports Commission said earlier that some flights were able to depart early Friday morning, while many others were delayed or canceled. "If you come out here,...
What to know as Microsoft clients hit by massive global outages
Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday linked to the company CrowdStrike. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,800 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services. Here's what we know about the outages:What caused the global Microsoft outages?The issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software and was working to resolve. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices."Earlier...
Do energy drinks cause heart issues?
MINNEAPOLIS — Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people.But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts. So do energy drinks cause heart issues? Good Question.Caffeine and college students — it's almost a prerequisite to get through the day."During the semester, it's definitely a lot more frequent. I drink a lot of coffee and when it gets real bad, I drink some monsters," said Bete Collins, a student.Energy drinks are all the buzz these days, but studies have raised concerns."It's not a...
Trump on assassination attempt: "I'm not supposed to be here"
Washington — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday recounted for the first time the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania and said he initially believed he was under attack but survived because of the "grace of almighty God.""So many people have asked me what happened, 'tell us what happened please,' and therefore, I'll tell you exactly what happened, and you'll never hear it from me a second time, because it's actually too painful to tell," Trump told the crowd gathered for the final day of the Republican National Convention in a speech formally accepting the party's presidential nomination.The former...
Rainbow Health in Minneapolis announces immediate closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Workers are demanding answers after a Minneapolis nonprofit shut down without notice, potentially leaving thousands of clients without care.Employees at Rainbow Health — an organization that offers mental health and substance abuse support for people who are LGBTQ+ and people living with HIV — were notified Thursday of the immediate closure, according to SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa.Contract language for the roughly 60 unionized workers requires a 30-day notice of layoff, however, SEIU says the workers were told the news hours before Rainbow Health closed its doors."We are shocked, saddened and angered by this news, both as staff...
2 senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave race in days
Two senior House Democrats tell CBS News they believe that President Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race in three to five days, after a pressure campaign from top lawmakers in his own party, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The lawmakers did not have insight into the precise timing of such a move.The two House members said the tide has turned, and each day of indecision from Mr. Biden would be met by more Democratic requests to step aside.So far, 22 congressional Democrats have called on Mr. Biden to withdraw his relection bid....
Minnesota is changing its child car seat laws next month. Here's what that means.
MINNEAPOLIS — Important changes are coming to Minnesota child passenger safety laws starting next month.The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.Under the new law, children must remain in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years of age and have outgrown the seat, per the manufacturer's instructions. Once a child is at least 4 years old and meets the height and weight requirements, they can use a belt-positioning booster seat.When a child is 9 years or older and can pass the five-step test to...
Cheryl Reeve is enjoying and fueling the good vibes with the Lynx as the Olympic break arrives
Four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx top the list of Cheryl Reeve's achievements over the longest continuous tenure by a head coach in league history, a loaded resume that added more heft when she was picked to lead the U.S. national team through the current Olympiad.This season has been as enjoyable as ever for Reeve, perhaps the highest form of praise the Lynx could hear from their 57-year-old coach whose frankness, intelligence and intensity have shaped one of the most influential careers in the sport."I've had a lot of fun coaching this team," Reeve said. "I think everybody's in...
St. Paul teen charged with attempted murder for shooting outside of party
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and assault for allegedly shooting another person in the face after a party in St. Paul last month.A complaint filed in Ramsey County on Thursday says police were called to 554 Central Avenue West after someone had been shot in the face in the early hours of June 10.Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying in the hallway outside the elevators on the sixth floor of the building. He had blood around his mouth and appeared to be missing a tooth, police said. The victim's mother later...
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation celebrates 75 years in Minnesota
CENTER CITY, Minn. — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is celebrating 75 years in Minnesota. During that time they've treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction. In 1949 a group of people wanted to change the stigma surrounding addiction. So, they bought a farm in Center City from a woman named Hazel and named it "Hazel's Den.""And out of this farm grew a social reform movement that changed the conversation about addiction and recovery in America," said Dr. Joseph Lee with the foundation.The founder of McGarvey Coffee was on board from the start — one of the reasons why coffee is a staple at...
Millions in damage avoided in Coon Rapids thanks to forward thinking: "This was a save"
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — For Todd Williams, it was perhaps a moment of vindication — or at least, confirmation, that city buildings are safe and secure.It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out. "This was a save," Williams said. "This saved the city probably over $1.5 million."The "save" came thanks to a trio of fire sprinklers installed along the park's main building. Fire crews later learned the fire started when a group threw...
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
Lou Dobbs, conservative political commentator, dies at 78
Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and cable TV host who was a nightly presence on Fox Business Network for more than a decade, has died. He was 78.His death was announced Thursday in a post on his official social media account, which called him a "fighter till the very end – fighting for what mattered to him the most, God, his family and the country.""Lou's legacy will forever live on as a patriot and a great American. We ask for your prayers for Lou's wonderful wife Debi, children and grandchildren," the post said.He hosted "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on Fox...
U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
How to watch: "Joe Mauer: From St. Paul to the Hall" live special on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special. In January, Mauer learned he would be inducted after appearing on the ballot for the first time. He received 76.1% of the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballots.Mauer grew up in St. Paul and was a multisport athlete for Cretin-Derham Hall. The Twins drafted him first overall in 2001, and he made his MLB debut in 2004. He won three batting titles, the most ever for a catcher, and was named American League MVP...
Bob Newhart, star of "The Bob Newhart Show," dies at age 94
Bob Newhart, the actor and comedian who starred in "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died, his publicist confirmed to CBS News. He was 94.In a statement posted on his Facebook page, the Newhart family wrote: "Our father passed away this morning surrounded by all our family. We feel blessed that he is reunited with our mom and all of his friends waiting for him. Thank you for all of your well wishes. He was deeply loved by all, but especially by his children and grandchildren."Newhart, who was from the Chicago area, worked as an accountant until his career in...
Rich Products Corporation to close Fridley manufacturing plant, lay off 170 workers
FRIDLEY, Minn. — A food manufacturing facility in the north metro announced plans to permanently cease production, a move that will impact nearly 200 workers.The State Rapid Response Team said on Wednesday it received a notice about the closure and layoffs from Rich Products Corporation regarding its plant in Fridley.Layoffs will begin for approximately 170 workers on Sept 13. and continue until the plant officially closes its operations by the end of the year.In a statement to WCCO, a spokesperson for Rich's said the decision was made as "part of a regular assessment of our operations to ensure we're running...
Minnesota Twins' 2025 season will start with earliest Opening Day game ever
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will start their 2025 season with the earliest Opening Day in franchise history, the team announced Thursday.The Twins released their full 2025 schedule, with Opening Day set for Thursday, March 27 at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will also mark the Twins' second ever Opening Day game against a National League team.The season opens with a six-game road trip before the Twins return to Target Field for the home opener on Thursday, April 3 against the Houston Astros. Minnesota wraps the season with six straight away games, too, from Sept. 23-28. To make up for it, there are two nine-game homestands from May 19-28 and Sept. 12-21.The Twins' full 2025 schedule is available online.Meanwhile, there are still plenty of games left on the 2024 schedule. As of Thursday afternoon, the Twins sit 4.5 games back of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central.
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