Mediterranean forest fires are burning out of control

6:00 p.m. weather reportRain showers are coming this weekend with erratic rainfall Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, reports Chris Schaffer (3:06) WCCO 4 News August 6 to 4

6pm standoff ends peacefully with help from community policingA real life example of what neighborhood policing in Minneapolis might look like. How officers turned to trusted community groups to peacefully end an 6-hour standoff. (2:33) WCCO 4 News At 6 – 4 August 2021

Is the Washington County Fair an indicator of the Minnesota State Fair?WCCO’s Susan-Elizabeth is live in Stillwater to see how the Washington County Fair works and what visitors think of the Minnesota Big Reunion. (2:44) News WCCO 4 August 6 to 4, 2021

5:00 p.m. weather reportDew points will start to climb on Thursday and continue throughout the weekend, reports Chris Shaffer (3:00). WCCO 4 News At 5 – 4 August 2021

Mediterranean forest fires are burning out of controlA war is raging against forest fires across the Mediterranean, reports Ian Lee (1:31). WCCO 4 News At 5 – 4 August 2021

Many companies already require proof of vaccinationNichelle Medina reports that this is a step that many companies across the country have already taken on their own (2:04). WCCO 4 News At 5 – 4 August 2021

Target announces debt-free education assistance program for its 340,000 frontline workers nationwideAs competition for workers continues, one of the state’s largest employers is offering a new incentive, reports John Lauritsen (1:39). WCCO 4 News At 5 – 4 August 2021

Experts warn cases of COVID in children on the riseTop doctors at the Mayo Clinic say data from summer camps has given them concrete evidence as to why children need to hide in schools, reports Esme Murphy (2:13). WCCO 4 News At 5 – 4 August 2021

Tips for caring for trees during droughtMinneapolis arborist Tyler Hesseltine shares some tips on caring for trees in the midst of the ongoing drought with Erin Hassanzadeh of WCCO.

WCCO Digital Update: Afternoon of August 4, 2021Frank Vascellaro has the last titles (1:37). WCCO 4 News – August 4, 2021

Noon weather reportMeteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports on precipitation forecast for next week (3:52 a.m.). WCCO 4 News at noon – August 4, 2021

Goal providing debt free education program workersStarting this fall, workers will be able to get free tuition at select universities (0:27). WCCO 4 News at noon – August 4, 2021

Minnesota kids demand employees get vaccinatedThe organization said it would begin requiring employee vaccinations on September 7 (0:23). WCCO 4 News at noon – August 4, 2021

Minneapolis mayor does not want to reinstate COVID restrictions on retail and restaurantsMarielle Mohs explains how the mayor reacts to the spread of the Delta variant in the city (2:14) WCCO 4 News At Noon – August 4, 2021

19-year-old man arrested after pulling SUV with young children insideSt. Paul Police on Tuesday arrested a 19-year-old man after he allegedly shot an SUV with two young children inside. Katie Johnston reports.

Goal to start delivering debt-free education to frontline workers in the fallTarget Corp. joins a growing list of retailers and restaurant chains offering educational assistance in select online institutions to its frontline employees in a fiercely competitive job market. Katie Johnston reports.

Motorcyclist dies after accident on Highway 52 in Saint-PaulA motorcyclist died after crashing into Highway 52 in Saint-Paul on Tuesday night. Katie Johnston reports.

Sheriff: almost a month after the death of his wife with knives, Eric Reinbold placed in police custodyA man in northwestern Minnesota accused of fatally stabbing his loved one has been arrested by law enforcement. Katie Johnston reports.

Plymouth Blues Brews N BBQ Celebrates 10th AnniversaryFestival organizer Diane Dickmeyer explains (3:32). WCCO Mid-morning – August 4, 2021

The company works to help provide supplies for teachersGenz-Ryan, the local cooling, heating, plumbing and electrical company, is giving back to teachers in Twin Cities this season with Classroom Cash, says Jon Ryan (4:07). WCCO Mid-morning – August 4, 2021

Does your relationship need professional help?Marriages and long-term relationships have better and worse times, and during the pandemic, things have been more difficult for many couples (5:45). WCCO Mid-morning – August 4, 2021

Weather report at 9 a.m.The heat is expected to increase over the next few days, with the possibility of rain, reports Riley O’Connor (3:52). WCCO Mid-morning – August 4, 2021

What Parents Should Do Before Children Return to ClassWhile many students are not yet eligible for the COVID vaccine, there are still steps families can take now to keep them safe, says Dr Gigi Chawla (4:03). WCCO Mid-morning – August 4, 2021

American families more in debt than everAccording to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Americans held nearly $ 15 trillion in debt at the end of June (3:08). WCCO Mid-morning – August 4, 2021