Heather Brown
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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How Close Are We To A COVID-19 Vaccine?
Administration officials, like Dr. Anthony Fauci, had predicted it would take 12 to 18 months for a COVID-19 vaccine. On Sunday, President Trump said he thought it would be ready by the end of 2020. → Read More
How Well Do Solar Panels Work In The Snow?
The Twin Cities is equivalent to Houston or Tallahassee when it comes to available sunlight. That’s less than Phoenix or Denver, but more than Germany, one of the world’s solar leaders. → Read More
Do Parents Do Too Much For Their Children?
A new survey from Pew Research finds more than half (55%) of Americans think parents do too much for their young adult children. So, is there a right amount? At any age? Good Question. → Read More
How Did We Get To This Point In Syria?
The situation in northeastern Syria seems to be changing by the hour. So, how did we get to this point? → Read More
Why Do We Care So Much About Our Pro Sports Teams?
Heather Browns talks to a psychologist, and a member of Viking World Order, to answer this Good Question about our sports teams! → Read More
How Do U Of M-Developed Apple Varieties Get Their Names?
It's the season for visiting apple orchards or stopping by the grocery store to pick up one of the eighteen apple varieties started by the University of Minnesota. → Read More
What Causes Gas Prices To Rise?
Experts believe the weekend attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia could cause gas prices to jump 10 to 25 cents over the next few weeks. → Read More
How Does The Population Grow So Quickly?
Over the past 30 years, almost three billion people have been added to Earth. Another two billion are expected in the next 30. → Read More
What Makes Up Our Carbon Footprint?
Monday is Earth Day, an international day to focus on the environment. Climate experts say our carbon footprint – the greenhouse gases we create – plays a big role in the warming of our planet. → Read More
What Is The Economic Impact Of The Final Four?
Now that the games are over, it'll take a little time to calculate all the money visitors spent, but the host committee has an idea of what to expect. → Read More
Flashback: The 1st Intercollegiate Basketball Game Was Played At Hamline
Back then, there were no three-pointers. Each bucket counted for a single point. Players weren't allowed to dribble, but rather just pivot and pass. → Read More
How Many Students Earn Athletic Scholarships?
Every year, colleges and universities give out more than $3 billion in athletic scholarships. But who gets them? → Read More
What Can The Numbers Tell Us About Choosing A Bracket?
People can make March Madness bracket choices based on team colors, school mascots, CBS Sports analyst recommendations or whatever your dog decides to eat. → Read More
What Does ‘Skol’ Actually Mean?
We know it as the “Vikings War Chant,” the rally cry, the word that brings the fans together. Skol! We hear it and say it all the time, but what does Skol actually mean? → Read More
Good Question: What If I Don’t Have A Smartphone For Digital Tickets? « WCCO
This is the first season the Minnesota Vikings have required tickets to enter the stadium be scanned via smartphone. → Read More
What Movie Is The All-Time Box Office Champ?
It’s not even June yet and Hollywood blockbusters are already breaking records. → Read More
Where Does Our Gasoline Come From?
Experts say President Donald Trump's decision to end the Iran deal could push gas prices beyond $3 per gallon. → Read More
How Often Have Minnesota Teams Made It To The Playoffs?
After 14 years, The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the longest playoff drought in NBA history. → Read More
How Do The Twins Get Target Field Ready For Home Opener?
This year’s April snowfall is keeping the Minnesota Twins on their toes. It’s supposed to snow as much as eight inches in the Cities before Thursday’s opener. → Read More
Why Do Some Minnesota Lakes Smell Like Sulfur In Spring?
Ever notice a funky smell around the lakes this time of year? Kind of like rotten eggs? → Read More