Fear, frustration as a Minnesotan adoptee tries to prove her citizenship
"I'm no less American than I was when I showed up here at 6 months," said Astrid-Ira McCarthy.
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Man stabbed twice at St. Paul skate park, police say
A man was stabbed twice on Thursday in a late-night attack at a skate park in St. Paul, Minnesota, police say.
Paul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in October
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
DOJ investigating Minnesota state agency's hiring practices
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.
Vikings' Dallas Turner loses $240K in alleged bank fraud scheme
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
Prior Lake man killed in Savage motorcycle crash, state patrol says
A man is dead following a motorcycle crash south of the Twin Cities on Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Men killed by another driver fleeing traffic stop remembered by loved ones
Just before midnight on July 3, St. Cloud police say two men in a Lyft were hit and killed by a driver running from police.
Storms possible Friday night in metro; air quality alert up north
Scattered showers and storms are possible on Friday with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds.
Brooklyn Park councilmember running for Hortman's vacant House seat
Brooklyn Park councilmember Christian Eriksen announced Tuesday he is running for the Minnesota House seat previously held by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
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Looking back on one of Minnesota's worst floods
In 2007, deadly flash floods forced people to evacuate homes and campgrounds in southeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota officials meeting to discuss lessons from Texas flooding
Emergency managers in the Northland on Tuesday met with the National Weather Service to strengthen their working relationships in the wake of the Kerrville, Texas, disaster.
Impact of Texas flash floods felt in Minnesota
The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home.
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NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. report on July 11, 2025
Scattered showers and storms are possible on Friday with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Big weekend road closures across Twin Cities, and more headlines
Construction season is getting more intense on the Twin Cities’ biggest roadways, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Police search for Twin Cities skate park stabbing suspect
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are looking for whoever stabbed a man at a skate park late Thursday night.
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report on July 11, 2025
Scattered showers and storms are possible on Friday with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on July 10, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will remain humid with relief coming just in time for the weekend.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner loses $240K in alleged bank fraud scheme
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
Cubs top Twins 8-1 to deny series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday.
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.
Twins holding Byron Buxton out of starting lineup with bruised hand
The Minnesota Twins have kept All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton out of Thursday's starting lineup due to a bruised left hand.
Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2
Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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Why do we light fireworks on July 4?
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
Why are salt and pepper the top seasonings?
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
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.
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Annual Minnesota lemonade stand raises funds, awareness for disability
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
St. Anthony Park celebrates 78th "4th in the Park"
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Bemidji kicks off 81st Water Carnival despite recent destructive storm
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
Century-old Gold Medal Flour ad discovered in Minneapolis
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
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Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner loses $240K in alleged bank fraud scheme
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
Prior Lake man killed in Savage motorcycle crash, state patrol says
A man is dead following a motorcycle crash south of the Twin Cities on Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Man stabbed twice at St. Paul skate park, police say
A man was stabbed twice on Thursday in a late-night attack at a skate park in St. Paul, Minnesota, police say.
Brooklyn Park councilmember running for Hortman's vacant House seat
Brooklyn Park councilmember Christian Eriksen announced Tuesday he is running for the Minnesota House seat previously held by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
Missing woman, 38, last seen in Minneapolis' Loring Park neighborhood
LaRohnda Danielle Latimer was last seen near her home on the 1300 block of Willow Street, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Trump's "big, beautiful bill" boosts biofuels industry, expands farmer safety net
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
Men killed by another driver fleeing traffic stop remembered by loved ones
Just before midnight on July 3, St. Cloud police say two men in a Lyft were hit and killed by a driver running from police.
Looking back on one of Minnesota's worst floods
In 2007, deadly flash floods forced people to evacuate homes and campgrounds in southeastern Minnesota.
Law enforcement shoots domestic assault suspect in Becker County
Law enforcement shot a domestic assault suspect at a western Minnesota rest stop Wednesday evening after a chase involving multiple agencies.
Albert Lea business hopes to be among first retail cannabis dispensaries in the state
A budding business in southern Minnesota is on track for a legal cannabis market milestone: opening the first retail non-tribally owned dispensary off of tribal land.
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New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin's congressional maps before 2026 midterms
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
Ex-Navy SEAL launches bid for Wis. governor comparing self to Trump
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
Bowling ball-sized ice tears through Wisconsin roof
"I looked up there and I thought, holy Christ, it got hit by a piece of ice," Lonny Piche said.
Wis. Supreme Court clears the way for LGBTQ+ conversion therapy ban
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
1 dead in western Wisconsin crash Sunday
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
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Trump's "big, beautiful bill" boosts biofuels industry, expands farmer safety net
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
Fear, frustration as a Minnesotan adoptee tries to prove her citizenship
A Minnesota woman, adopted as a baby, wanted to make sure she had citizenship papers. That started a domino effect that now has her on a mission to share what she's learned with others.
The Trump administration is investigating Minnesota's DHS — here's why
The U.S. attorney general said Minnesotans deserve to have state workers "hired based on merit" not what she called "illegal DEI."
Brooklyn Park councilmember running for Hortman's vacant House seat
Brooklyn Park councilmember Christian Eriksen announced Tuesday he is running for the Minnesota House seat previously held by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
DOJ investigating Minnesota state agency's hiring practices
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Human Services over its newly updated affirmative action hiring policy.
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Mpls. City Council approves price increase on e-cigarettes
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
Pool contractor changes attorney instead of plea in federal fraud case
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis to close after more than 2 decades
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
Ruck's recalls sausages due to possible bacteria contamination
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
U of M professor shares what's at stake for businesses amid trade talks
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner loses $240K in alleged bank fraud scheme
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
Man stabbed twice at St. Paul skate park, police say
A man was stabbed twice on Thursday in a late-night attack at a skate park in St. Paul, Minnesota, police say.
Man pleads guilty to role in deadly shooting nearly 12 years later
Suleiman Ali, 31, pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of second-degree murder for the Oct. 30, 2013, shooting.
Man sentenced for 2023 mass shooting in south Minneapolis
A man who opened fire on a crowd in south Minneapolis in the summer of 2023 was sentenced to nearly two decades in prison on Wednesday.
Law enforcement shoots domestic assault suspect in Becker County
Law enforcement shot a domestic assault suspect at a western Minnesota rest stop Wednesday evening after a chase involving multiple agencies.
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Minn. poison control sees boom in mushroom exposure calls
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
New addiction center hopes to remove barriers to treatment
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Health care workers in Stillwater begin 4-day strike
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
Ruck's recalls sausages due to possible bacteria contamination
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
UCare says Medicaid withdrawal will affect 88K Minnesotans
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans are heading for an unexpected health care hurdle.
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Paul McCartney to play U.S. Bank Stadium in October
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
Public safety limits Taste of Minnesota crowd, disappointing some guests
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs to remain detained ahead of sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charges
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.