Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican says
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
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Minnesota faith leaders, politicians react to Pope Francis' death
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
Eichorn pleads not guilty to prostitution sting charge, withdraws motion to change release conditions
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex has asked a judge to modify restrictions on his contact with minors so that he may see his own children.
Paisley Park to honor Prince 9 years after death
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is marking the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
TC Gemini set for inaugural home opener at TCO Stadium
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Voyageurs National Park hits the road in mobile classroom
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Veterans housing initiative begins work on 15th Minnesota home
The groundbreaking for the 15th home in the Housing for Heroes initiative took place Monday.
UMN dance team selected to represent Team USA at ICU World Championships
The University of Minnesota dance team has been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
Why more parents are opting to homeschool their kids
At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, there were under 20,000 Minnesota students in homeschooling. That number skyrocketed to over 30,000 at the height of the pandemic.
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Sunny start to the weekend, clouds and showers return Easter Sunday
The weekend will start off sunny before the next rain system arrives Sunday night.
Video shows large hail falling in southern Wisconsin
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
Tips to protect your home this spring
Wind and hail account for over 40% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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Prince remembered at Paisley Park 9 years after his death
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is honoring the occasion with a day of remembrance.
Native Nations Fashion Night returns to St. Paul
The fifth-annual Native Nations Fashion Night is coming to downtown St. Paul this weekend. Delina White, a designer and the founder of I Am Anishinaabe, visits WCCO to preview the event.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report for Minnesota from April 21, 2025
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures are expected to be near 70 in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
MACV builds new Twin Cities home for veterans experiencing homelessness
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is building a home that offers more than just shelter. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and reporter Jeff Wagner take us to St. Paul where construction is now underway to help homeless veterans.
Como Zoo’s polar bear expert talks “On The Edge”
A free showing of the WCCO Original documentary “On The Edge” will be held Tuesday at St. Paul’s Como Zoo. Senior Zoo Keeper Allison Jungheim, who works with the zoo's polar bears, discusses how climate change is impacting their habitats.
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TC Gemini set for inaugural home opener at TCO Stadium
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Howden scores twice and Golden Knights beat Wild 4-2 in Game 1
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
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.
Justin Thomas ends 3-year drought with playoff victory in RBC Heritage at Harbour Town
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
Braves beat Twins 6-2
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
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Why are fire hydrants flushed?
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
How to make the best cup of coffee
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Is marriage good for your health?
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Are humans getting taller?
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
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Crop art display at Minneapolis courthouse depicts themes of justice
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
Mom raises awareness of AFE after near-death experience
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett, Cheap Trick and Ludacris to headline Taste of Minnesota
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Budget cuts at Chelsea Heights leave students without arts, music programs
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Sisters with sickle cell disease see relief thanks to Make-A-Wish
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Student calls EMS from bus radio as driver has medical emergency
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
Bethel University students help small town rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
WCCO alum Caroline Lowe inducted into Minn. Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
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Minnesota snowstorm gallery: March 5, 2025
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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: Vikings named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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TC Gemini set for inaugural home opener at TCO Stadium
In March, the Women's Elite Rugby (WER) league launched six franchises across the country, including one in the Twin Cities: the TC Gemini.
Voyageurs National Park hits the road in mobile classroom
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Veterans housing initiative begins work on 15th Minnesota home
The groundbreaking for the 15th home in the Housing for Heroes initiative took place Monday.
Paisley Park to honor Prince 9 years after death
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is marking the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Brooklyn Park man sentenced for stabbing victim 17 times in metro bar
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
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Voyageurs National Park hits the road in mobile classroom
The Voyageurs Mobile Classroom is a new specially outfitted van carrying curriculum materials and gear for outdoor exploration and education.
Authorities concerned for missing Moorhead girl's safety
Authorities have issued an endangered missing person alert for a 14-year-old girl from Moorhead, Minnesota who was last seen over the weekend.
Minnesota faith leaders, politicians react to Pope Francis' death
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
Justin Eichorn, charged in prostitution sting, pleads not guilty
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex pleaded not guilty on Monday in his federal arraignment hearing in St. Paul.
Girl dies in crash while fleeing traffic stop in northern Minn.
A girl is dead after a pursuit in northern Minnesota ended in a crash early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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Wis. governor's guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
Bull elk illegally killed in west-central Wisconsin, DNR says
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Big spike in syphilis among newborns in Wisconsin, officials say
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
Wis. Gov. Evers can lock in 400-year school funding increase, court rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Video shows large hail falling in southern Wisconsin
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
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Hegseth's chief of staff shifts to new role amid Pentagon upheaval
Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper is moving to a new job, the latest staffing shift after days of upheaval at the Pentagon.
Minnesota lawmakers debate over healthcare for undocumented residents
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
SCOTUS rejects Minn. attempt to revive gun-carry permit ban for young adults
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
Wis. governor's guidance on dealing with ICE agents draws GOP backlash
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
Kristi Noem's bag stolen with multiple forms of ID, thousands in cash
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and thousands in cash were among the items stolen with her bag.
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On 4/20, frustrations continue over cannabis market slowdowns
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO amid DEI backlash
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
200-plus Johnny Cash memorabilia items hit the auction block
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Target baby food recalled due to possible elevated levels of lead
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Amid tariff pause, is now the time to buy smartphones and computers?
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
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SCOTUS rejects Minn. attempt to revive gun-carry permit ban for young adults
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Minnesota asking to revive the state's ban on gun-carry permits for young adults.
Brooklyn Park man sentenced for stabbing victim 17 times in metro bar
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
Justin Eichorn, charged in prostitution sting, pleads not guilty
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex pleaded not guilty on Monday in his federal arraignment hearing in St. Paul.
Chaska kindergarten teacher charged with malicious punishment of a child
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Man fatally shot outside north Minneapolis apartment
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
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Minnesota lawmakers debate over healthcare for undocumented residents
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
Climate change may be making your allergies worse — here's how
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners workers in Minnesota announce intent to strike
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Big spike in syphilis among newborns in Wisconsin, officials say
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
Researchers, advocates react RFK Jr.'s autism "epidemic" comments
Autism researchers and advocates are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments that autism has reached "epidemic" levels.
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Paisley Park to honor Prince 9 years after death
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is marking the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
200-plus Johnny Cash memorabilia items hit the auction block
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
The Avett Brothers booked for Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.