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A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world — a sea known for its pristine cold water. But in a warming world, that's changing.
Two men were shot to death in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Sunday morning and a third is hospitalized with a gunshot wound.
The Headscarf Story Circle is a space for women that has become even more meaningful as many feel a divide during the Israel-Hamas war.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Casey McCloskey made the second goal of the game 68 seconds into overtime, winning the championship title for the team.
Thousands of people have weighed in with comments on the flag options and many of those comments are critical that a loon is not featured in any of the flag designs.
Two men were injured, one of them seriously, in separate shootings Sunday afternoon in north Minneapolis.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world — a sea known for its pristine cold water. But in a warming world, that's changing.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
After a disappointing Thursday night, some Minnesotans may be able to enjoy the northern lights again late Friday.
By now you likely know that there at six finalists for the new Minnesota flag. The State Emblems Redesign Commission will meet this Tuesday to discuss the finalists and to possibly make revisions to the top six designs. That is the subject of Esme Murphy's Talking Points.
Northfield, Minnesota's St. Olaf won the game in overtime over Amherst.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a weak and dry weather system will bring a rain/snow mix late Monday afternoon.
In Brooklyn Center, it was a night filled with holiday spirit.
The Minnesota Humanities Center hosted the afternoon tea, as part of their "headscarf story circle" series. As WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell reports, the safe space connected women in more ways than one.
Casey McCloskey made the second goal of the game 68 seconds into overtime, winning the championship title for the team.
Bruce Thornton had 26 points, Jamison Battle sank four 3-pointers and scored 25 and Ohio State beat Minnesota 84-74 in an early Big Ten Conference opener.
Marco Rossi scored twice and Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two assists for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
The Headscarf Story Circle is a space for women that has become even more meaningful as many feel a divide during the Israel-Hamas war.
Two men were injured, one of them seriously, in separate shootings Sunday afternoon in north Minneapolis.
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
In November, the AppleHouse transforms into a cozy gift shop offering a variety of items, from unique gifts to locally produced goodies, toys, clothes and more.
Charges accuse a man of intentionally setting fire to a barbershop in Shoreview, allegedly to force the owner to move the shop to Columbia Heights.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world — a sea known for its pristine cold water. But in a warming world, that's changing.
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
People flocking to see the northern lights have been causing issues on the road in Chisago County, according to the county sheriff.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
By now you likely know that there at six finalists for the new Minnesota flag. The State Emblems Redesign Commission will meet this Tuesday to discuss the finalists and to possibly make revisions to the top six designs. That is the subject of Esme Murphy's Talking Points.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Morrison is one of two Democrats running to replace Phillips.
In her new book, "Oath and Honor," the former GOP Congresswoman warns of the threats to the Constitution posed by Donald Trump, and calls blocking Trump and preventing a Republican House majority from rejecting election results "the cause of our time."
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
In November, the AppleHouse transforms into a cozy gift shop offering a variety of items, from unique gifts to locally produced goodies, toys, clothes and more.
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Derek Chauvin was allegedly stabbed 22 times by a fellow inmate in late November.
Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.
Two men were injured, one of them seriously, in separate shootings Sunday afternoon in north Minneapolis.
Charges accuse a man of intentionally setting fire to a barbershop in Shoreview, allegedly to force the owner to move the shop to Columbia Heights.
The crash happened on the ramp from eastbound Interstate 94 to Marion Street just before 2 a.m., according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.