Fmr. Anoka Co. assistant attorney, 3 others charged in sex trafficking operation
Prosecutors on Monday elaborated on charges filed against four people for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme.
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Investigation underway after body found in Minneapolis' Bde Maka Ska
An investigation is underway after a body in a "severe state of decomposition" was discovered in the waters of Bde Maka Ska late Sunday morning, according to the Minneapolis Park Police Department.
Could Michele Tafoya be the key to a GOP victory in Minnesota?
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
Minneapolis man pleads guilty in $70K Medicaid fraud scheme
A Minneapolis man who ran a multi-year Medicaid fraud scheme pleaded guilty Monday.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Zach Lahn courts skeptical Iowa GOP'ers after upsetting Trump-backed candidate
Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump's endorsed candidate, but three months before Election Day, many in his own party say they still don't know who he is.
What Minnesotans can learn when visiting the Crazy Horse Memorial
Each summer, hundreds of Minnesota families make the trip to Mount Rushmore and to sacred Lakota land.
Jamal Adams' preseason injury is season-ending, NFL Network reports
Jamal Adams, the hybrid defender the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason to bolster Brian Flores' unit, won't play this year after suffering a preseason injury, the NFL Network reports.
Eden Prairie mom mourning son killed on I-94
Family and friends are remembering a Twin Cities teenager killed following a crash on a Minneapolis highway last weekend.
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Severe drought expands in Minnesota, threatening farms
Drought conditions have spread across much of Minnesota, with some of the state's driest conditions in central and northern Minnesota.
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.
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NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Aug. 17, 2026
Showers and storms will move into the Twin Cities late Monday night, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Actor Hayden Panettiere found dead at age 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vigil set for slain Twin Cities mom, daughter, grandmother
Police say 41-year-old Nathan Brown killed 78-year-old relative Alice Brown in Burnsville Wednesday morning. He then went to Brown Bear Daycare in Hopkins, where he stabbed his wife and daughter before taking his own life.
Thieves ransack Twin Cities' Gnome on Selby Avenue bar
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
Ex-assistant county attorney charged in Minnesota sex trafficking scheme
Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday morning elaborated on charges filed against four people last week, including former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme over the course of several years.
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Jamal Adams' preseason injury is season-ending, NFL Network reports
Jamal Adams, the hybrid defender the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason to bolster Brian Flores' unit, won't play this year after suffering a preseason injury, the NFL Network reports.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes 2026 NFL Top 100
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has made the NFL Top 100 for the sixth straight year.
Phillies overcome five-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Minnesota United tie 1-1 with Real Salt Lake
Joaquín Pereyra scored in the 89th minute and Drake Callender had six saves for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
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Is profanity allowed in political ads?
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
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?
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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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Thieves steal $1,300 from The Gnome in St. Paul
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
Fmr. Anoka Co. assistant attorney, 3 others charged in sex trafficking operation
Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday morning elaborated on charges filed against four people last week, including former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme over the course of several years.
Community concert benefits those affected by St. Louis Park fire
One month after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, neighbors are still stepping in to help.
Investigation underway after body found in Minneapolis lake
An investigation is underway after a body in a "severe state of decomposition" was discovered in the waters of Bde Maka Ska late Sunday morning, according to the Minneapolis Park Police Department.
Eden Prairie mom mourning son killed on I-94
Family and friends are remembering a Twin Cities teenager killed following a crash on a Minneapolis highway last weekend.
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67 residents at Belle Plaine senior living facility displaced after fire
More than six fire departments responded in the middle of the night to Kingsway Senior Living, and staff say it took a village to relocate everyone to Belle Plaine High School for temporary shelter.
1 dead after police shooting on Red Lake Nation, FBI says
An individual is dead after a police officer shot at them with their service weapon on the Red Lake Nation Thursday, according to a special agent with the FBI.
Crazy Horse Memorial model was built by Minnesota college students
Families heading west to the Black Hills this summer might make a stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial near Mount Rushmore. The memorial has a Minnesota connection that tells the story of the site.
Some Minnesota communities parting with Flock cameras as CEO lays out changes
More Minnesota communities are parting ways with Flock Safety and dropping the automatic license plate-reading cameras. On Thursday, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office joined the list and announced they will no longer use the cameras.
4 Your Weekend: What to do in Minnesota Aug. 14-16, 2026
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
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Western Wisconsin man, 48, killed in crash on I-94
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin election results and live counts for August 2026 primary
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Minnesota, Wisconsin primaries to show progressive-DFL establishment clash
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities ID Madison, Wis., cop who fatally shot Black man on bike
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
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.
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Zach Lahn courts skeptical Iowa GOP'ers after upsetting Trump-backed candidate
Zach Lahn won the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary over Trump's endorsed candidate, but three months before Election Day, many in his own party say they still don't know who he is.
Can candidates like Michele Tafoya get more Republicans to the polls?
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Could Michele Tafoya be the key to a GOP victory in Minnesota?
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
GOP nominee Michele Tafoya on what she would do if elected to U.S. Senate
In the aftermath of the Minnesota Primary, Republicans are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been. GOP nominee Michele Tafoya joined Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
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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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Minneapolis man pleads guilty in $70K Medicaid fraud scheme
A Minneapolis man who ran a multi-year Medicaid fraud scheme pleaded guilty Monday.
Thieves steal $1,300 from The Gnome in St. Paul
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
Fmr. Anoka Co. assistant attorney, 3 others charged in sex trafficking operation
Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday morning elaborated on charges filed against four people last week, including former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme over the course of several years.
Teen charged in fatal Chisago City crash
The Chisago County Attorney's Office filed a juvenile delinquency petition in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, crash that happened near the intersection of Stacy and Ivywood trails in Chisago City.
Man seriously injured in south Minneapolis shooting
Police in Minneapolis say a man suffered serious injuries in a shooting early Sunday morning on the city's south side.
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Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Food scares prompt safety questions for Twin Cities farmers markets
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
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.
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Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
4 Your Weekend: What to do in Minnesota Aug. 14-16, 2026
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Rod Stewart cancels tour, including Minnesota State Fair concert
Rod Stewart, who is 81, is recovering from a "routine coronary stent procedure," according to his team. He had been scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Sept. 1 alongside Richard Marx.
Twin Cities high school choir set to perform with rock legends Foreigner
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
Uptown Art Fair aiding effort to revitalize Minneapolis neighborhood
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.