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  02:22pm, 03/11/10
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A Huge House Of Cards Breaks World Record Bryan Berg broke his own world record by turning nearly 219,000 playing cards into a replica of the Venetian Casino in Macau, Angela Davis reports (0:29).
Hall Of Famer Merlin Olsen Dies At 69 Merlin Olsen was part of the Los Angeles Rams' Fearsome Foursome, one of the best defensive lines in NFL history. He later became a top football announcer and a popular actor, Angela Davis reports (0:28).
Ted Kennedy's Son, Congressman Goes Off On Media Departing Democratic Congressman Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island blew up yesterday during a resolution calling for troop pullout from Afghanistan, Joel Brown reports (2:03).
Twins Game Day Traffic Plan Unveiled We are now just 32 days away from opening day at Target Field. And a brand new ballpark for the Twins means a brand new driving situation for their fans, Holly Wagner reports (2:01).
Noon Weather Report Conditions stay pretty damp for the next few days but then the temps will head toward the 50s, so we can't complain too much, Mike Augustyniak reports (3:05).
 
 
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Twins Game Day Traffic Plan Unveiled We are now just 32 days away from opening day at Target Field. And a brand new ballpark for the Twins means a brand new driving situation for their fans, Holly Wagner reports (2:01).
WCCO-TV @ Your Desk For 03/11 Mpls. city leaders are trying to prevent a traffic and parking nightmare at Target Field; watch the exclusive interview with LaDainian Tomlinson, the 30-year-old running back is currently a free agent; and its rainy, Angela Davis reports (3:28).
Morning Headlines From 03/11 Minneapolis Schools will once again be locked down Thursday, and a jury has found a Minnesota man guilty in the death of his wife, Jason DeRusha and Angela Davis report (3:11).
Good Question: Does Clean Snow Melt First? Every year in March, the giant piles of snow begin retreating into the storm sewers, the lakes and the streams. The melt is on. But which melts quicker: dirty or clean snow? And why does snow melt faster around trees? Jason DeRusha reports (2:41).
Local Band Proves Listening Comes In Many Forms They're one of the best known bands right now on the Twin Cities music scene. The Melismatics' "Digging Deep" music video is even being played on MTV, Liz Collin reports (3:40).
 
 
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Ted Kennedy's Son, Congressman Goes Off On Media Departing Democratic Congressman Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island blew up yesterday during a resolution calling for troop pullout from Afghanistan, Joel Brown reports (2:03).
Lawmakers: Gov. Making 'Palace' For Sex Offenders State Senator Keith Langseth says Governor Pawlenty's $89 million facility for sex offenders is more than a Cadillac plan, Pat Kessler reports (2:50).
Rally For HIV Education At Minn. Capitol A rally to call for HIV eduction for all Minnesotans and continued funding for services happened at the capitol Wednesday, Frank Vascellaro reports (0:23).
President Obama Makes Final Push For Health Care President Obama is hitting the road again, as he tries to drive home his health care reform package, Joel Brown reports (1:42).
Good Question: Why's The Census Sending 2 Letters? By now, you've probably received the letter from the Census which tells you you're going to get a letter from the Census. How much does this cost, and why is the Census spending all this money? Jason DeRusha reports (2:33).
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The Technology Police Use To Track Threats A bomb threat was scrolled on the front of St. Francis High School. A couple more were called in. The rest including Wednesdays' have facebook connections. Brooklyn Park Police find most of their answers on one computer, Liz Collin reports (2:26).
Lawmakers: Gov. Making 'Palace' For Sex Offenders State Senator Keith Langseth says Governor Pawlenty's $89 million facility for sex offenders is more than a Cadillac plan, Pat Kessler reports (2:50).
Mpls. School Threat May Have Come From Australia The Minneapolis School District has locked down all of its buildings for the day after police said a threat to shoot up a Minneapolis school was posted on the Web, James Schugel reports (2:07).
Man Found Dangling From Uptown Theater Sign A young man could be facing criminal charges for a 'dramatic' scene outside a movie theater, Angela Davis reports (0:34).
Mpls. Schools Locked Down After Internet Threat A Web threat to shoot up a Minneapolis school has prompted the district to lock down all of its buildings for the day, Holly Wagner reports (2:21).
 
 
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Consumer Video
$3 Gas Prices On The Way Back? Right now in the Twin Cities area, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline is still under three dollars, Whit Johnson reports (1:56).
Target Starts Mobile Coupon Offers Starting today, Target customers nationwide will be able to use their cellphones at checkout to get special discounts. Last month, Target started special mobile-coupon offers in some of its stores, Angela Davis reports (0:42).
Google Maps Now Gives Biking Directions Many of us already use Google Maps to get around in the car. Now, you can map out your next bike ride, Angela Davis reports (0:26).
Toyota's Problems Continue To Accelerate Federal investigators want to get their hands on the Toyota Prius that sped out of control in California Monday, Whit Johnson reports (2:14).
Toyota Can't Catch A 'Brake' A driver of a Toyota Prius says his car just wouldn't stop, so he called 911, Terrell Brown reports (1:52).
 
 
Weather Video
Noon Weather Report Conditions stay pretty damp for the next few days but then the temps will head toward the 50s, so we can't complain too much, Mike Augustyniak reports (3:05).
11 A.M. Weather Report There is more steady rain heading our way and ther will be a chance of showers and lots of fog also, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:05).
7 A.M. Weather Update A rainy, wet day once again for Minnesota, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
5 A.M. Weather Report Foggy conditions in the morning, followed by highs in the 50s, Mike Augustyniak reports (2:40).
10 P.M. Weather Report We've been adding moisture but no snow, Chris Shaffer reports (2:19).
 
 
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A Huge House Of Cards Breaks World Record Bryan Berg broke his own world record by turning nearly 219,000 playing cards into a replica of the Venetian Casino in Macau, Angela Davis reports (0:29).
Holly Wagner Makes Falling Bid For Viral Infamy A lot of hockey fans will also be at the RiverCentre in St. Paul for the Let's Play Hockey Expo, Holly Wagner reports (3:07).
Baby Elephant Delivered After 6 Days In Coma? Zoo officials in Sydney say up until now there's been no recording of an elephant's labor lasting for six days, Jason DeRusha reports (0:31).
Worries People May Think Naked Statues Are Jumpers The artist worked closely with city officials to get approval to display the sculptures, Jason DeRusha reports (0:50).
Good Question: Does Clean Snow Melt First? Every year in March, the giant piles of snow begin retreating into the storm sewers, the lakes and the streams. The melt is on. But which melts quicker: dirty or clean snow? And why does snow melt faster around trees? Jason DeRusha reports (2:41).
 
 
Entertainment Video
METRO Minute: ABBA Tunes And Chocolate Treats Jason DeRusha talks with METRO Magazine columnist Scott Schneweis about the best things to do over the weekend (3:44).
The Sequel Of The 'Opera' Is Back Inside Your Mind In the sequel, the Phantom of the Opera has left his lair in Paris for the exotic fairgrounds of New York's Coney Island, Angela Davis reports (0:54).
Local Band Proves Listening Comes In Many Forms They're one of the best known bands right now on the Twin Cities music scene. The Melismatics' "Digging Deep" music video is even being played on MTV, Liz Collin reports (3:40).
Lindsay Lohan Vs. E-Trade Babies Lindsay Lohan is suing E-trade for $100 million in damages. She claims the company's super bowl commercial is referring to her when the babies say the name Lindsay, Angela Davis reports (0:58).
Actor Corey Haim Dies At 38 We learned of a shocking celebrity death this morning. The 1980s teen heartthrob Corey Haim was found dead at the age of 38, Angela Davis reports (0:28).
 
 
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