Trick-or-treaters embrace snow on Halloween
For some, the weather is a treat. For others, it's a cruel trick. But the falling snow is playing a tremendous role in Halloween celebrations.
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For some, the weather is a treat. For others, it's a cruel trick. But the falling snow is playing a tremendous role in Halloween celebrations.
WCCO's Ubah Ali checks in with trick-or-treaters and tire shops in Minneapolis on a wet and snowy Halloween.
For some it's a trick, for others, it's a treat. The snow is changing how we celebrate Halloween. Adam Duxter shares how the celebration is weathering the storm.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
While WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says this year's Halloween forecast does call for some snowflakes, it will be nothing compared to the wave of white that plopped down on the area 33 years ago.
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
Spooky season is here and Duluth's William A. Irvin ship is home to one of the world's scariest haunted houses, according to Forbes.
According to Forbes, every year, Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween. It also means it's a good time to talk about kids dental health and some low-cost options.
It's that time of year when people like to get frightened for fun, and a Twin Cities woman is using her artistic talents to fuel that fun in more ways than one.
It's almost time for Halloween, so before you go trick-or-treating, why not try some spooky science with the kids?
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
Pumpkins have grown to symbolize Halloween. You've probably seen jack-o-lanterns popping up in your neighborhood already. But why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell traced back its roots.
After Denise Godwin received a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, she decided to go big in her final months with a haunted house display unlike any other in the Halloween Capital of the World.
"We opened the shades and the kids screamed 'the pumpkin is gone! Our huge pumpkin is gone.' And we were super bummed," said Angelea Hoft.
Halloween is about a couple of weeks away, but you can get your spooky on early at Shakopee’s Valleyfair.
If you're looking for some Halloween frights, why not check out the Dead End Hayride in Wyoming, Minnesota? Click here for more information.
So many adults are into their own version of the holiday that it’s earned its own moniker.
The Mall of America announced on Thursday that they will be hosting multiple all ages Halloween events throughout the month of October.
Be the creepiest house on the block with scary good Halloween decor from Walmart.
Halloween is here at Target, with thousands of décor arrivals.
More often than not, Halloween pumpkins will end up in the trash — adding to the nearly 70 million tons of yard trimmings and food waste Americans generate each year.
Halloween has come and gone, and we saw a lot of great costumes. But the ones worn by the littlest patients at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville might be the cutest!
Anyone who knows WCCO Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer knows he loves Halloween. And anyone who knows WCCO Sports Director Mike Max knows he loves a good "gotcha" moment. So what happens when these two meet up for Halloween?
Before you toss your sunken Jack-o-Lanterns in the trash, Beret Leone shares some ways to give your gourds new life after the holiday.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday presented family of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, who was killed in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in August, with a declaration honoring his life.
The Minneapolis City Council Thursday morning renewed liquor licenses for two hotels that were allegedly housing federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The St. Paul City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to require all law enforcement officers operating in the city to show their faces and to display badges, except in limited cases such as undercover work.
Jack Hughes and brother Quinn have been the best players for the U.S. at the Olympics.
Another person has been charged in connection with Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, the 79th such case, according to court documents.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday presented family of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, who was killed in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in August, with a declaration honoring his life.
The Minneapolis City Council Thursday morning renewed liquor licenses for two hotels that were allegedly housing federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
Another person has been charged in connection with Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, the 79th such case, according to court documents.
Minnesotans got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Minnesotans got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota Legislature quickly began discussing proposals in response to the federal immigration crackdown in the state on Wednesday when lawmakers began their work in earnest after pausing to honor the late Rep. Melissa Hortman on day one.
Hundreds of protesters packed into the Minnesota Capitol rotunda on Wednesday, the second day of the legislative session, to demand accountability and action, saying state leaders did not do enough during Operation Metro Surge.
Environmental advocates are sounding the alarm as a proposal to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota steps closer to reality.
Footage is now public of the deadly Feb. 10 encounter in Duluth, Minnesota, between deputies and a homicide suspect.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Amy Frederiksen, a Republican analyst, about the political impact.
The St. Paul City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to require all law enforcement officers operating in the city to show their faces and to display badges, except in limited cases such as undercover work.
Over the past year, the number of assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota has fallen from more than 40 prosecutors before President Trump retook office to fewer than two dozen. Because of the turmoil, 12-time convicted felon Cory Allen McKay caught a break.
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether he should extend an order that protects Minnesota refugees who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.
The Trump administration has given ICE the authority to detain refugees who entered the U.S. lawfully but don't have green cards yet, part of a bid to scrutinize the legal immigration system, according to a government memo obtained by CBS News.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
The St. Paul City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to require all law enforcement officers operating in the city to show their faces and to display badges, except in limited cases such as undercover work.
Another person has been charged in connection with Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, the 79th such case, according to court documents.
Over the past year, the number of assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota has fallen from more than 40 prosecutors before President Trump retook office to fewer than two dozen. Because of the turmoil, 12-time convicted felon Cory Allen McKay caught a break.
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether he should extend an order that protects Minnesota refugees who are lawfully in the U.S. from being arrested and deported.
A former Minnesota corrections officer is facing deportation and criminal charges that accuse him of more than a decade of citizenship deception.
It's a place that sees patients in the worst of times. And now, Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis is in the worst of ways.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII, a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Jack Hughes and brother Quinn have been the best players for the U.S. at the Olympics.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland has died two days after collapsing during an offseason workout.
Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove scored 13 points and Minnesota ended its five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak by beating Oregon 61-44.
The Minnesota Timberwolves finalized their cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing the veteran guard two weeks after trading him away.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Amy Frederiksen, a Republican analyst, about the political impact.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will be sending a letter this week to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to demand they turn over evidence in the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in south Minneapolis.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
High pressure is back thru the weekend, however it remains mostly cloudy, breezy and colder, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Minnesotans got a brief taste of spring over the weekend, but the relief didn't last long, as a snowstorm pummeled parts of the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon.
Light snow will linger early before tapering off.
Wednesday's storm in Minnesota continues to exit to the north Thursday, taking the snow with it.
The Minneapolis City Council renewed the licenses for the Canopy and Depot hotels.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday presented family of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, who was killed in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in August, with a declaration honoring his life.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Amy Frederiksen, a Republican analyst, about the political impact.
Brooke Beise, with Minnesota Bride Magazine, shares a preview.
Regan Birr, with the Lupus Research Foundation, and Ryan Sargent, with Gateway Fiber, share a preview.