3 men arrested, charged in shooting death of Tyson Goodsell, 17
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
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Man fatally stabbed St. Paul barbershop owner by train tracks, charges say
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.
Officials seek cause of elevated levels of PFAS in Robbinsdale water
Officials in Robbinsdale are trying to get to the bottom of a mystery with its drinking water.
Food truck owner in Minnesota recounts scheme targeting Spanish speakers
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Target recalling 2 types of baby wipes over contamination concerns
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
Bloomington teen Ethan Glynn, paralyzed in football injury, graduates
Years after a football injury left him paralyzed, a milestone once feared out of reach has finally been met by Bloomington teen Ethan Glynn.
Randy Moss is cancer-free and pursuing of bass fishing passion
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is still making big catches long after he finished playing football.
Bloomington Jefferson girls softball team wins their first state title
The Bloomington Jefferson girls softball team won their first-ever state championship on Friday with a 1-0 win over Forest Lake.
4 Your Weekend: Kick off June with all things Prince, Grand Ole Day
Minnesota has quite an action-packed weekend on deck, including a multi-day celebration of all things Prince, the Edina Art Fair and monstrous fun at the Children's Museum in St. Paul!
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Masks won't help with Twin Cities ozone alert, officials say
Because ozone is a gas, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says masks offer no protection during the current air quality alert — staying indoors is the recommended option.
Minnesota weather outlook hints at drier-than-average summer
Meteorological summer kicks off June 1 and lasts through August. So, is the heat here to stay in Minnesota?
Prepare for another summer of poor air quality, forecasters say
According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and their outlook for this year, smoky skies just may be our new normal.
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What to expect at the Edina Art Fair
The Edina Art Fair, one of top-ranked art festivals in the nation, is underway. People from across the country are in the Twin Cities community for the event. John Lauritsen shows the unique opportunity for artists and vendors.
10 p.m. weather report for Minnesota from June 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather
High temperatures will be in the 80s across much of central and southern Minnesota on Saturday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Minnesota parents create hockey league for visually impaired people
Two Minnesota children just wanted to play on a hockey team like their older brother. But there was an issue. Both were born blind. In this Home Town, Mike Max explains how their parents stepped in and created a team.
Children of Melissa Hortman present special award to her former staff
Colin and Sophie Hortman presented several of their mother's former staffers with the "Melissa and Mark Hortman Award" for dedication and leadership in public policy at a DFL fundraising dinner on Friday. June 14 will mark one year since Mark and Melissa Hortman were killed in their home in what prosecutors called a politically motivated attack.
Man charged after barbershop owner found dead by train tracks in St. Paul
A man has been charged with murder in the death of a beloved St. Paul barbershop owner, and the circumstances could raise some interesting legal questions. Conor Wight shows how Gabriel Arrazola Perez’s phone became the key to finding the alleged killer.
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Randy Moss is cancer-free and pursuing of bass fishing passion
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is still making big catches long after he finished playing football.
Bloomington Jefferson girls softball team wins their first state title
The Bloomington Jefferson girls softball team won their first-ever state championship on Friday with a 1-0 win over Forest Lake.
Olivia Miles sets WNBA rookie record with 8 3s and Lynx beat Valkyries 87-84 for 6th straight win
Olivia Miles scored a career-high 28 points and set a WNBA rookie record with eight 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Golden State Valkyries 87-84 for their sixth straight victory.
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno wins the NHL's King Clancy award for leadership and service
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service.
LOVB Minnesota names César Hernández González as head coach
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
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Do party endorsements make a difference at the ballot box?
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
What are Minnesota's e-bike laws?
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
What is consumer sentiment?
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
What's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
How is a state ballot measure created in Minnesota?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
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Fishing event honoring Fletcher Merkel brings hundreds of kids together
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Minneapolis residents react to police chief's resignation with shock, hope
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Shakopee inmates vote for literary prize decided only by incarcerated readers
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
Brooklyn Park man charged in fatal hit-and-run on Highway 252
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
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Bloomington Jefferson girls softball team wins their first state title
The Bloomington Jefferson girls softball team won their first-ever state championship on Friday with a 1-0 win over Forest Lake.
Bloomington teen Ethan Glynn, paralyzed in football injury, graduates
Years after a football injury left him paralyzed, a milestone once feared out of reach has finally been met by Bloomington teen Ethan Glynn.
Officials seek cause of elevated levels of PFAS in Robbinsdale water
Officials in Robbinsdale are trying to get to the bottom of a mystery with its drinking water.
Food truck owner in Minnesota recounts scheme targeting Spanish speakers
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Man shot in the wrist on St. Paul's east side, police say
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say they're investigating an overnight shooting on the city's east side.
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3 men arrested, charged in shooting death of Tyson Goodsell, 17
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Gov. Walz signs $1.2 billion infrastructure bill in St. Paul
Dozens of infrastructure projects around Minnesota will move forward following the ceremonial signing of a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill by Gov. Tim Walz on Friday.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson in Barnum mobile home fire
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing returns home from Africa
Thursday was an emotional day for the friends and family of Minnesota National Guard members returning from a monthslong deployment, and WCCO was there in St. Paul for the momentous homecoming.
Jessa Norby overcomes major surgery to compete in state track meet
The Minnesota state track meet is taking place at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Athletes have worked hard to get there, but perhaps no one has worked harder than Montevideo senior Jessa Norby.
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Trump hosts farming roundtable in western Wisconsin
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
Fed judge weighs tossing ex-Wisconsin judge Dugan's obstruction conviction
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
MN man had four kids in his car while driving under the influence in WI, state patrol says
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
High speed Wisconsin police chase ends with airborne crash
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
50 beagles from Wisconsin research facility arriving in Minnesota Thursday
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
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Children of Melissa Hortman present special award to her former staff
Colin and Sophie Hortman presented several of their mother's former staffers with the "Melissa and Mark Hortman Award" for dedication and leadership in public policy at a DFL fundraising dinner on Friday. June 14 will mark one year since Mark and Melissa Hortman were killed in their home in what prosecutors called a politically motivated attack.
Minnesota projects to move forward after Walz signs infrastructure bill
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed an infrastructure bill to invest in projects across the state.
Gov. Walz signs $1.2 billion infrastructure bill in St. Paul
Dozens of infrastructure projects around Minnesota will move forward following the ceremonial signing of a $1.2 billion infrastructure bill by Gov. Tim Walz on Friday.
President Trump heads to western Wisconsin for farming roundtable
President Trump is heading to western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming in Chippewa Falls, where he's expected to discuss his agricultural policies.
Trump hosts farming roundtable in western Wisconsin
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
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Target recalling 2 types of baby wipes over contamination concerns
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
Food truck owner in Minnesota recounts scheme targeting Spanish speakers
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Outdoor sports retailers slashing prices as pandemic boom fades
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
North Loop's Borough to close after 13 years in Minneapolis
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
Possible metal bits in Minneapolis ice cream shop products prompt advisory
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
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Man fatally stabbed St. Paul barbershop owner by train tracks, charges say
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.
3 men arrested, charged in shooting death of Tyson Goodsell, 17
Two men are in custody and facing criminal charges in connection to last month's fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tyson Goodsell in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Man arrested on suspicion of arson in Barnum mobile home fire
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
Man shot in the wrist on St. Paul's east side, police say
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say they're investigating an overnight shooting on the city's east side.
Minneapolis Park Police seek person of interest in Minnehaha Falls assault
Minneapolis Park Police are asking for the public's help with identifying a person of interest connected to an assault last month at Minnehaha Falls.
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Minnesota disenrolls thousand of Medicaid providers after review
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Clients suffering as Minnesota revalidates 5,000 Medicaid providers amid fraud crisis
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
Dakota County sheriff calls boom in overdose cases an epidemic
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Medicaid providers in limbo as Minnesota reexamines high-risk programs
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reexamining over 5,000 Medicaid service providers across the state in an effort to combat fraud.
Families fight health insurance company over disability care cuts
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
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Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Fans flood Minneapolis for Prince's 10th Anniversary Celebration of Life
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams is Madden NFL 27 cover star
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
What's planned for Prince Celebration 2026 to mark 10 years since his death
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.