Slain Rep. Hortman, husband and dog to lie in state Friday; funeral set for Saturday
House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman will be the first woman ever to lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol.
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Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes unfair labor practice strike
A Minnesota nurses union voted Monday to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, as thousands of employees work without a contract and others face a contract expiration at the end of the month.
Timberwolves' Glen Taylor says goodbye after 30 years as owner
Glen Taylor and his wife Becky are saying goodbye after three decades of ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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ICE arrests 11 Iranian nationals in 48 hours
Almost a dozen Iranian nationals were arrested by immigration agents, in the Trump administration's latest crackdown.
Trump says Israel and Iran violating ceasefire, and he's "not happy"
Israel and Iran had indicated backing for a ceasefire announced by President Trump, but hours later, there were claims of fresh missile launches.
Gov. Walz traveling to Bemidji area to survey storm damage
Gov. Tim Walz is traveling to northern Minnesota on Tuesday to assess damage in Beltrami County after a weekend of damaging storms that brought hurricane-force winds.
Mystics finish strong to hand the Lynx their second loss
Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss, 68-64 on Tuesday night.
Boy, 11, dead after shooting at Minneapolis park
Investigators say the shooting happened while vehicles were driving through the park, though the exact circumstances and how many people were involved are unknown.
Man illegally bought guns tied to killings of 2 Minneapolis girls, charges say
A Blaine man is accused of illegally buying dozens of guns that investigators say have, over the past five years, ended up tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young children in the summer of 2021.
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Gov. Walz traveling to Bemidji area to survey storm damage
Gov. Tim Walz traveled to northern Minnesota on Tuesday to assess damage in Beltrami County after a weekend of damaging storms that brought hurricane-force winds.
What is summer fatigue? How to manage energy levels during peak heat.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
NWS conducting damage survery for Bemidji windstorm
A straight-line windstorm carved a damage path 10 miles wide through downtown Bemidji and in the southern Lake Bemidji area.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on June 24, 2025
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says forecast rainfall totals of 2-4 inches are expected across southern Minnesota.
How could the death penalty happen in Minnesota?
Jeff Wagner explains the unique situation in the high-profile assassination case of a top lawmaker and her husband.
Could the number of mosquitoes still increase in Minnesota this summer?
Ubah Ali speaks with experts on the mosquito numbers so far this summer and what's being done to keep them low.
Kids with congenital heart defects take a swing at a new sport
28 young heart patients from Minnesota Children's and M Health Fairview got out at Highland National Golf course in St. Paul on Tuesday.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on June 24, 2025
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says thunderstorms are likely late Tuesday night through Thursday, with several rounds possible.
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Mystics finish strong to hand the Lynx their second loss
Shakira Austin scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics scored the last six points of the game to hand the Minnesota Lynx, without All-Star Napheesa Collier, their second loss, 68-64 on Tuesday night.
Twins lose fifth straight game after 6-5 loss to Mariners
Julio Rodríguez drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning after Jhoan Duran hit a pair of batters with pitches, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 for their eighth win in 11 games.
How a Minneapolis teacher is providing opportunities for local hoopers
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
First Tee introduces 28 kids with congenital heart defects to the game of golf
28 young heart patients from Minnesota Children's and M Health Fairview got out at Highland National Golf course in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday.
Minnesota native Isaac Collins reflects on budding MLB career
The Collins Crew took over Target Field in this past weekend to see one of their own. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins is from Maple Grove, Minnesota, and is in his first full year in the big leagues.
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How could the death penalty happen in Minnesota?
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
What is summer fatigue? How to manage energy levels during peak heat.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
What are the best practices when it comes to laundry?
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
What happens when we sneeze?
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
What does it mean to "contain" a wildfire?
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
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Construction begins on veteran housing project in Eagan
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
MACV's Summer Salute connects veterans with lifesaving resources
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
First-of-its-kind garden at Minnesota Zoo aims to help pollinators thrive
Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive.
From a foster home to a doctor's office: How a Minn. man defied the odds
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man whose experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Gallery: Vietnam through the lens of Arthur Phillips Sr.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
Gallery: The new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
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3-year-old hospitalized after being struck by vehicle, St. Paul police say
Officers found the child conscious, breathing and bleeding from the head, authorities say.
Rain could lead to more mosquitoes in Minnesota, experts say
As Minnesotans prepare for backyard barbeques, an uninvited guest is making a strong comeback: mosquitoes.
How could the death penalty happen in Minnesota?
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
First Tee introduces 28 kids with congenital heart defects to the game of golf
28 young heart patients from Minnesota Children's and M Health Fairview got out at Highland National Golf course in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday.
Roseville mother recovering after she was shot seven times
Two weeks ago, Tyra Rogers didn't need home health care. She was a thriving, healthy mother, but everything changed when she was giving her mom a ride home from a bar on the East side of St. Paul.
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Gov. Walz traveling to Bemidji area to survey storm damage
Gov. Tim Walz traveled to northern Minnesota on Tuesday to assess damage in Beltrami County after a weekend of damaging storms that brought hurricane-force winds.
NWS conducting damage survery for Bemidji windstorm
A straight-line windstorm carved a damage path 10 miles wide through downtown Bemidji and in the southern Lake Bemidji area.
Hormel Foods names new president, interim CEO
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods is tagging two executives — one current and one former — to run the company when President and CEO Jim Snee steps down next month.
Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes unfair labor practice strike
A Minnesota nurses union voted Monday to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, as thousands of employees work without a contract and others face a contract expiration at the end of the month.
Neighbors in northern Minnesota unite following devastating storm
A devastating storm ripped through northern Minnesota Friday night into Saturday bringing winds of over 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Forks branch.
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Wisconsin's high court sides with environmentalists in PFAS ruling
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law weakening AG's power
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
Migrant framed with penning threatening Trump letters released on bond
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
Wis. lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1M checks to voters
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Migrant falsely accused of threatening Trump can be released on bond
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
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Trump's strikes on Iran set back nuclear program by months, initial intel assessment finds
Trump says the U.S. Iran strikes "obliterated" key nuclear sites, but an early intel assessment says Iran could reconstitute some of its capabilities in months, sources said.
Rep. Melissa Hortman to lie in state at Minnesota Capitol Friday
In the historic halls of the Minnesota State Capitol, fewer than 20 people have ever lain in state.
ICE arrests Iranian national in St. Paul
Federal agents arrested 11 Iranian foreign nationals in 48 hours. Among those arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Sunday, June 22, is Mehran Makari Saheli, at his home near St. Paul.
Trump says Israel, Iran "don't know what the f*** they're doing"
President Trump arrived in the Netherlands Tuesday for the NATO summit. En route, he announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was back on track after a phone call with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
S.D. officials push for Trump statue garden near Mt. Rushmore
Officials in South Dakota are pushing hard to build President Donald Trump's proposed National Garden of American Heroes in the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore.
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$1M Powerball ticket sold in Cottage Grove
Two Minnesota Lottery players have cause for celebration after purchasing winning tickets this weekend in the Twin Cities.
General Mills will remove artificial dyes from all foods by end of 2027
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
The numbers are in for REAL ID's Minnesota rollout
The rush to DMV locations across Minnesota is calming since the REAL ID deadline passed a little more than a month ago, but it remains much busier than usual.
Cub pharmcies filling prescriptions again after cyberattack
A cyberattack at food distributor United Natural Foods Incorporated has caused problems for its customers, which include Cub Foods, Whole Foods, and some co-ops.
Nearly $400K in lottery prizes won this weekend in Minnesota
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
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How could the death penalty happen in Minnesota?
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
Roseville mother recovering after she was shot seven times
Two weeks ago, Tyra Rogers didn't need home health care. She was a thriving, healthy mother, but everything changed when she was giving her mom a ride home from a bar on the East side of St. Paul.
Man flees Minneapolis courthouse after being sentenced in ammo theft case, officials say
A 35-year-old man found guilty of theft and being a felon in possession of a gun is on the run after fleeing a sentencing at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Woman gets 23-year sentence for hit-and-run that killed 1, injured 5
A Minneapolis woman who drove into a crowd during a fight in downtown Minneapolis last year, killing a teenager and injuring five others, was sentenced to more than 23 years on Tuesday.
Two boys, 15, shot near St. Paul community center, police say
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two 15-year-old boys are expected to survive after they were shot late Monday night near a community center.
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First Tee introduces 28 kids with congenital heart defects to the game of golf
28 young heart patients from Minnesota Children's and M Health Fairview got out at Highland National Golf course in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday.
Minnesota Nurses Association authorizes unfair labor practice strike
A Minnesota nurses union voted Monday to authorize an unfair labor practice strike, as thousands of employees work without a contract and others face a contract expiration at the end of the month.
Minnesota to see gender-affirming care boom, advocates say
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
VA secretary refutes health care denial rumors
For many U.S. veterans, fear is spreading over rumors that an executive order signed by President Trump gives VA doctors the right to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats.
TC Planned Parenthood head remembers friend Melissa Hortman
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
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Bobby Sherman, teen idol in 1960s and '70s, dies at age 81
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
Ways to celebrate Juneteenth in the Twin Cities
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Twin Cities food scene earns two James Beard Awards
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.