Wildfires continue in Minnesota as Gov. Walz surveys damage
The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area of about 30,000 acres, which is roughly the size of Minneapolis.
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Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread
Three massive, out of control wildfires continue to rage north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota, as near critical fire weather conditions continue to plague the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Wisconsin student captures video of tornado from school bus
Several social media videos are making the rounds showing kids on a Wisconsin school bus during Thursday's tornado warning.
Ex-Northfield teacher sent nudes to students, SRO covered it up, charges say
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
Minnesotans protest health coverage rollback for undocumented immigrants
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Minnesota doctor recovering after falling 300 feet down a mountain
For more than 15 years, Dr. Shirlee Xie has dedicated her life to healing others, but now she's turning that healing inward.
Hopkins shows support for Paige Bueckers amid her WNBA debut
Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut on Friday, playing against the team she grew up watching.
Minneapolis teacher accused of possessing child pornography on phone
A Minneapolis elementary school teacher is facing 14 felony charges after police found a phone in his possession with at least nine images containing child sexual abuse material, according to a criminal complaint.
U of M bug trap invention keeps Japanese beetles away from plants
Some University of Minnesota students have come up with a creative solution for a pesky problem.
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EF-2 tornado confirmed in New Richmond, Wisconsin
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wildfires continue in Minnesota as Gov. Walz surveys damage
The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area of about 30,000 acres, which is roughly the size of Minneapolis.
Donations pour in for northern Minnesota wildfire relief
As wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, many people are wanting to help those affected. Food, water and supply donations have been pouring in.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast from May 16, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Saturday will feel like April, with temperatures forecasted to be in the mid-50s around the Twin Cities.
Blaine baseball coach celebrating 40 years of helping young athletes
Blaine baseball coach Bill Zenner was asked to help keep statistics for the team in 1985. Forty years later, the Bengals honored his commitment to helping young athletes. WCCO's Mike Max shows how.
How a Minnesota doctor is reclaiming her life after a 300-foot fall
For more than 15 years, Dr. Shirlee Xie has dedicated her life to healing others, but now she's turning that healing inward. WCCO’s Ubah Ali explains her recovery efforts after she fell 300 feet down a mountain in Switzerland.
Paige Bueckers makes WNBA debut as Hopkins celebrates
Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut on Friday, playing against the team she grew up watching.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast from May 16, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the rain is over but we aren't going to say goodbye to clouds just yet. Here's a look at his full forecast.
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Hopkins shows support for Paige Bueckers amid her WNBA debut
Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut on Friday, playing against the team she grew up watching.
Twins' Correa goes on 7-day injured list after colliding with Buxton
The Minnesota Twins held shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton out of the lineup for the opener of a three-game series at Milwaukee.
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.
Wild sign 2022 1st-round draft pick Danila Yurov to 3-year contract
The Minnesota Wild have signed center Danila Yurov to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Hopkins changes its name to "Paige Bueckers, Minnesota"
Bueckers, who was the No. 1 draft pick this year, will make her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings on Friday against the Minnesota Lynx.
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Doctors have been stumped by the origins of birthmarks for years
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
What defines a heat wave?
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
What is the safest way to remember your password?
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
What's the windiest month in Minnesota?
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
What should you eat when you're feeling sick?
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
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Minnesota artist proves age is just a number, passion lasts a lifetime
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
Minnesota woman shows resilience after scary medical diagnosis
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
Minnesota father-daughter duo create unique handmade lures
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
Minnesota woman creates app that celebrates motherhood
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
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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.
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: 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."
Minnesota severe weather gallery: April 28, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
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Minnesota doctor recovering after falling 300 feet down a mountain
For more than 15 years, Dr. Shirlee Xie has dedicated her life to healing others, but now she's turning that healing inward.
Hopkins shows support for Paige Bueckers amid her WNBA debut
Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut on Friday, playing against the team she grew up watching.
Minneapolis teacher accused of possessing child pornography on phone
A Minneapolis elementary school teacher is facing 14 felony charges after police found a phone in his possession with at least nine images containing child sexual abuse material, according to a criminal complaint.
Minnesotans protest health coverage rollback for undocumented immigrants
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Child suffers accidental gunshot wound in St. Anthony, police say
A child was accidentally shot in the head in a suburb of Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to police.
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Minnesotans protest health coverage rollback for undocumented immigrants
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Ex-Northfield teacher sent nudes to students, SRO covered it up, charges say
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
Moorhead toddler's death deemed suspicious, prompting investigation
Authorities say the death of a toddler in western Minnesota is suspicious and warrants investigation.
Wildfires continue in Minnesota as Gov. Walz surveys damage
The Jenkins Creek and Camp House fires have now charred an area of about 30,000 acres, which is roughly the size of Minneapolis.
Donations pour in for northern Minnesota wildfire relief
As wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, many people are wanting to help those affected. Food, water and supply donations have been pouring in.
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Crew moves abandoned boat from St. Croix River island after nearly a year
A boat that's been rusting away on an island in the St. Croix River for almost a year has been moved.
EF-2 tornado confirmed in New Richmond, Wisconsin
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin student captures video of tornado from school bus
Several social media videos are making the rounds showing kids on a Wisconsin school bus during Thursday's tornado warning.
Possible tornadoes batter western Wisconsin communities
While Minnesota was largely spared from Thursday's severe storms, possible tornadoes were spotted in at least two western Wisconsin communities.
Mother's Day apartment fire in Milwaukee kills 4
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
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Minnesotans protest health coverage rollback for undocumented immigrants
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Minnesota Cannabis products would see a tax hike under budget agreement
The bipartisan budget deal approved by Minnesota lawmakers includes a tax increase from 10% to 15% on cannabis products sold at licensed businesses in the state.
Increased cannabis tax part of Minnesota budget deal
The framework deal presented by state leaders would increase the tax on cannabis products before the legal market even launches.
State leaders promise support for Minnesota wildfire fight, recovery
Gov. Tim Walz and Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith toured the damage and offered their continued support.
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deportations under Alien Enemies Act
The Supreme Court on Friday said it will continue to block the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men detained in northern Texas.
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More people are shopping resale than ever before — here's why
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Minnesota small businesses struggling to "survive the tariff crisis"
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
St. Paul City Council approves more changes to rent control ordinance
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
Isle business owner concerned as Trump's tariffs cause material costs to spike
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
Real ID finally lands in Minnesota. What you need to know.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
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Minneapolis teacher accused of possessing child pornography on phone
A Minneapolis elementary school teacher is facing 14 felony charges after police found a phone in his possession with at least nine images containing child sexual abuse material, according to a criminal complaint.
Ex-Northfield teacher sent nudes to students, SRO covered it up, charges say
A former Northfield Middle School teacher is accused of sending sexual photos of herself to high school students, and a former school resource officer is accused of covering up the incidents.
Minnesota to close Stillwater correctional facility by 2029
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have become "untenable," Gov. Tim Walz said.
Minnesota fallen officers memorialized during National Police Week
Several Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty were remembered during a memorial service in Washington D.C. Thursday morning.
Woman "faked" violent Twin Cities robbery to obtain U visa, police say
Bloomington Police say two people staged a violent robbery to change their immigration status.
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Minnesota doctor recovering after falling 300 feet down a mountain
For more than 15 years, Dr. Shirlee Xie has dedicated her life to healing others, but now she's turning that healing inward.
Minnesotans protest health coverage rollback for undocumented immigrants
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
Doctors have been stumped by the origins of birthmarks for years
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Woman living with Lyme disease shares advice for suffers
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
Minnesota's suicide rates remain unchanged, says the State Department of Health
The Minnesota Department of Health says the state's suicide rate remained unchanged last year compared to the year before.
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Los Lobos, Arrested Development to play Minnesota State Fair Bandshell
Los Lobos is among several big-name acts set to appear at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
Willie Nelson's Farm Aid comes to Minneapolis this fall
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
WCCO launches daily news podcast "4 Things to Know"
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt, know for "Boardwalk Empire," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.