Hortman family pushing back against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general
Blanche was the final decision-maker when it came to the federal case against Vance Boelter.
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Teen injured in fall at grain elevator "showing signs of life," family says
The 18-year-old who fell nearly 20 stories inside an abandoned grain elevator on Monday has opened his eyes, according to a CaringBridge page.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Hennepin County deputy gets stayed judgment in domestic assault at hospital
A Hennepin County deputy who pleaded guilty to domestic assault in February received a stay of adjudication at his sentencing Friday, according to court records.
Twins calling up No. 2 prospect Kaelen Culpepper, MLB reporter says
The 23-year-old is batting .271 with 14 home runs for the AAA St. Paul Saints this season.
NASCAR changing stage-break rules starting at Iowa Speedway
NASCAR will no longer run back-to-back caution laps near stage breaks, a change the series says is aimed at delivering more green-flag racing for fans.
Minneapolis mayor defends millions spent in police OT amid crisis events
WCCO reported in January that Minneapolis police officers worked at least $3 million over budget during Operation Metro Surge. In a news conference Thursday, the mayor said he wanted to clear up what he calls misinformation about the numbers.
Hennepin Co. sheriff says feds threatened to arrest her over inmate access
The Hennepin County sheriff says she is being threatened with arrest for how her office handled the ICE surge in Minnesota earlier this year.
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Duluth and Rochester set rainfall records amid wet Friday in Minnesota
Communities across Minnesota saw impressive rainfall totals on Friday as wet weather crawled across the state.
Drought conditions spreading rapidly across Minnesota
Minnesota could see some much needed rain overnight, though will likely not reverse the course of a drought that is spreading throughout the state.
How powerful tornadoes could drive up your insurance premiums
Storms like the one that swept through eastern Wisconsin Monday could start pushing your insurance premiums even higher.
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NEXT Weather: Noon report on Aug. 7, 2026
A cold front is moving through Minnesota, bringing some rain, but it's expected to clear out by the early evening.
Venture Bikes' vision to revitalize a bike-themed art night
Combining bikes and art — that’s the vision behind Venture Bikes’ art night on Friday.
Art fair returns to Uptown with mission of giving back to the neighborhood
Setup is underway for the Uptown Art Fair, which will take place this weekend along Lake of the Isles.
When it's hot outside, these fresh recipes will help keep your kitchen cool
Chef and cookbook author Amalia Moreno-Damgaard shares some chilled treats for the waning summer weeks.
Ed Sheeran, Fringe Festival and August's best entertainment best in the Twin Cities
Phil Thompson, "Man About Town," shares the roster of shows and events you need to check out this month in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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Twins calling up No. 2 prospect Kaelen Culpepper, MLB reporter says
The 23-year-old is batting .271 with 14 home runs for the AAA St. Paul Saints this season.
NASCAR changing stage-break rules starting at Iowa Speedway
NASCAR will no longer run back-to-back caution laps near stage breaks, a change the series says is aimed at delivering more green-flag racing for fans.
Sparks end Minnesota's 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx 89-82
Rae Burrell scored 17 points, and Erica Wheeler had four in a game-ending 8-0 run and the Los Angeles Sparks ended Minnesota's 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx 89-82 on Thursday night.
Brooks Lee's 2-run single in 8th lifts Twins to 4-3 win over Royals
Brooks Lee's two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Royals beat Twins 2-1
Michael Massey led off the seventh inning with a go-ahead home run, Noah Cameron had nine strikeouts in eight innings of one-run ball and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday night.
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Why are loon eyes red?
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Here's why school supply prices are up in 2026
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
What triggers a water ban?
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
Do gas prices actually affect election outcomes?
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
What would happen if daylight saving time was year-round?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
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St. Paul clears out Pig's Eye Park encampment
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
St. Paul authorizes $1M for shelters ahead of encampment closures
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
St. Paul shifts approach on homeless encampments with planned closures
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Metrodome's blue seats find new home at Atwater baseball field
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
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Hennepin County deputy gets stayed judgment in domestic assault at hospital
A Hennepin County deputy who pleaded guilty to domestic assault in February received a stay of adjudication at his sentencing Friday, according to court records.
Teen injured in fall at grain elevator "showing signs of life," family says
The 18-year-old who fell nearly 20 stories inside an abandoned grain elevator on Monday has opened his eyes, according to a CaringBridge page.
Hortman family pushing back against Todd Blanche's AG nomination
The day his son's killer was sentenced to life in prison, J. Carroll Hortman blasted Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in the courtroom for, in his view, failing their family.
"The Wall That Heals" honors Vietnam War veterans around the country
A crowd gathered in White Bear Township, Minnesota, to honor the men and women who died during the Vietnam War as a traveling memorial brought a piece of the nation's history closer to home.
Minnesota's gubernatorial, Senate primary races mirroring intraparty battles
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
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Westbound Highway 10 closed near Becker due to rolled truck
Part of a central Minnesota highway is closed Friday morning after a truck rolled on its side during a crash.
Minnesota's gubernatorial, Senate primary races mirroring intraparty battles
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
4 Your Weekend: What to do in Minnesota Aug. 7-9, 2026
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, starting with another packed weekend of local community days.
Hammarama Museum captures history of one of Minnesota's most iconic beers
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Senate, gubernatorial candidates face off at Minnesota Farmfest
One of the most competitive races in next Tuesday's Minnesota primary election is for who will be the nominees for U.S. Senate. And Tuesday, Senate candidates battled at Farmfest in Redwood County over benefit cuts that could shrink your grocery budget.
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Crowley leans on Evers endorsement in Wisconsin governor push
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Wisconsin absentee voting discriminates against disabled, judge rules
A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
Defense challenges Israeli convictions in Sarsour deportation hearing
The Milwaukee mosque leader's former Israeli attorney testified in immigration court that Sarsour was coerced into confessions and was never convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization.
Two injured in western Wisconsin plane crash
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed in western Wisconsin early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
Wisconsin firefighter dies in line-of-duty
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department, Bryce Jungbluth, 27, suffered a medical emergency after his shift on July 26.
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Don Lemon seeks dismissal of criminal charges, claims vindictive prosecution
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
President Trump tries to limit birthright citizenship again after Supreme Court ruling
President Trump is trying once again to limit birthright citizenship with new executive orders, including one that bans so-called birth tourism.
Hortman family pushing back against Todd Blanche's AG nomination
The day his son's killer was sentenced to life in prison, J. Carroll Hortman blasted Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche in the courtroom for, in his view, failing their family.
Minnesota's gubernatorial, Senate primary races mirroring intraparty battles
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
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Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Here's why school supply prices are up in 2026
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
What makes an RGB LED TV different, and where can you get one?
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
Lottery player wins state record $34 million Lotto America jackpot
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
Minnesota AG suing Loon for selling flavored vapes that appeal to youth
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
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Hennepin County deputy gets stayed judgment in domestic assault at hospital
A Hennepin County deputy who pleaded guilty to domestic assault in February received a stay of adjudication at his sentencing Friday, according to court records.
Mother searches for answers after son was shot, killed while helping friend
A mother who lost her son to gun violence wants to know who killed her son and why.
Minneapolis mayor defends millions spent in police OT amid crisis events
WCCO reported in January that Minneapolis police officers worked at least $3 million over budget during Operation Metro Surge. In a news conference Thursday, the mayor said he wanted to clear up what he calls misinformation about the numbers.
Person arrested after hourslong standoff in Isanti
Law enforcement arrested a man late Wednesday evening, bringing an end to an hourslong standoff in Isanti, Minnesota.
11-year-old boy arrested for stabbing man inside St. Cloud business, police say
An 11-year-old boy is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a teenager he did not know inside a business in St. Cloud Tuesday evening.
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Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
St. Louis Park eye clinic becomes first in U.S. to offer WaveLight Plus LASIK
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Experts studying whether GLP-1s could help vets with alcohol use disorder
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1s could help veterans living with alcohol use disorder. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is one of 18 VA sites across the United States participating in the new clinical trial testing semaglutide as a potential treatment for AUD.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
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Minnesota State Fair named nation's best by USA TODAY
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
4 Your Weekend: What to do in Minnesota Aug. 7-9, 2026
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, starting with another packed weekend of local community days.
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
WWE supporters gather in Minneapolis for fan event ahead of SummerSlam
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.