2 killed in Florida State University shooting; suspect ID'd as son of sheriff's deputy
Florida State University urged students to seek shelter and await further instructions as police responded to reports of an active shooter.
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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.
Driver in deadly metro crash had license revoked, court records show
The man behind the wheel during a deadly crash Saturday morning in the Twin Cities was driving with a revoked license, according to court records.
Lynx's Collier among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2025
A Minnesota Lynx star player is one of TIME's most influential people of the year for her contributions to women's basketball.
Moose Lake inmates open American Legion Post inside correctional facility
Veterans in the state prison at Moose Lake have helped open up an American Legion Post.
Nick Gordon returns to Twin Cities for 1st time since trade from Twins
Nick Gordon, 29, was Minnesota's first-round pick in 2014 and came up in the Twins organization. He was traded away before the 2024 season.
Tourists travel to Churchill to see polar bears, other natural wonders
"If you want to lock eyes with a bear, you've got to make your way to Churchill," said John Gunter, CEO of Frontiers North, a tourism company.
UnitedHealth shares plunge 20%
UnitedHealth shares tumbled early Thursday after the company cut its 2025 forecast in the wake of a surprising rise in care use from its Medicare Advantage customers, leading to a worse-than-expected first quarter.
Minneapolis seeks to ban cannabis use in parks, but won't issue fines
The Minneapolis City Council approved a policy on Wednesday night that bans the use of cannabis and THC in city parks, but stopped short of making it a criminal offense.
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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.
Saturday starts off dry as a warm front ushers in spotty storms
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
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This former Twins player made a surprsing return to Minnesota
Nick Gordon was the Minnesota Twins' 5th overall pick in the draft 11 years ago and has recently been on quite the journey. Ren Clayton caught up with him when he made a surprise return to the Twin Cities.
Thunderstorms pushing out of Twin Cities into Wisconsin
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be a few pop-up showers, but heavy rain has moved out the Twin Cities.
This Canada town is a bucket list trip for visitors from around the world
All week, we're taking you to the polar bear capital of the world. It's a tiny town called Churchill, Manitoba. And while it's not far from the Twin Cities, it is quite the journey to get there. But once we landed, Erin Hassanzadeh discovered why it's a bucket list trip for visitors from around the world.
Why marijuana could soon be banned in Minneapolis parks
Marijuana is legal in Minnesota, but the Minneapolis Park Board wants to limit where smokers can light up. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains what going green could look like in the city's world-renowned parks.
How a grandpa and deputy saved a young woman from a burning townhome
The race to rescue a young woman with autism from a burning townhouse. Her grandpa and a deputy ran straight into the flames. WCCO's Jason Rantala shares how their teamwork saved the day.
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Nick Gordon returns to Twin Cities for 1st time since trade from Twins
Nick Gordon, 29, was Minnesota's first-round pick in 2014 and came up in the Twins organization. He was traded away before the 2024 season.
Lynx's Collier among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2025
A Minnesota Lynx star player is one of TIME's most influential people of the year for her contributions to women's basketball.
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.
Twins-Mets umpire hospitalized after being hit foul ball
Veteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball.
Twins to place Wallner on IL, believe Correa's sore wrist is minor
The Minnesota Twins will place right fielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
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This Minnesota park features 5 giant bronze statues of Jesus
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
Special exhibit marks Titanic's sinking 113 years later
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
How an Otter Tail County man got in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
Minnesota yards a gold mine for antique bottle collectors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
How a Minnesota man preserves historic properties
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
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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.
Brothers to run Boston Marathon — pushing their dad with ALS the whole way
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
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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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Nick Gordon returns to Twin Cities for 1st time since trade from Twins
Nick Gordon, 29, was Minnesota's first-round pick in 2014 and came up in the Twins organization. He was traded away before the 2024 season.
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.
Woman with autism rescued from burning Shoreview home
An off-duty deputy not only called in the fire but ran into the flames and helped rescue a woman with autism escape with the help of her grandfather, the Ramsey County Sherriff's Office says.
Group rallies against proposed cuts to VA workforce
Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Garden shop raises funds to send Burnsville police to Washington D.C.
Matthew Ruge, Paul Elmstrand, as well as firefighter paramedic Adam Finseth, were shot and killed while responding to a domestic call last year.
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This Minnesota park features 5 giant bronze statues of Jesus
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
Moose Lake inmates open American Legion Post inside correctional facility
Veterans in the state prison at Moose Lake have helped open up an American Legion Post.
Missing Moorhead teen found safe, police say
Police say the missing boy has been located safe and have canceled the missing person alert.
2 dead in Waite Park home, police suspect murder-suicide
Authorities in Waite Park, Minnesota, identified the two adults who died in what police believe to be a murder-suicide on Saturday afternoon.
2 dead, 1 injured in Jordan mobile home fire
Two women are dead and a man is in serious condition after a mobile home fire in Jordan, Minnesota early Wednesday morning.
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1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Polk County crash
One person is dead and two more are seriously injured after a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning.
4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
How Keystone Pipeline spill could impact gas prices
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
Wisconsin prosecutor accused of threatening judges
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
Man, 33, charged in crash that killed Twin Cities restaurateur
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
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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.
Group rallies against proposed cuts to VA workforce
Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Emergency shelter provider buckling under Trump’s anti-DEI crackdown
Under President Trump’s pause, The Tubman Center — which serves more than 18,000 women, children and men every year — is posed to lose 30% of its $4 million revenue stream.
Wis. Dem chair threatens to oust GOP official from rowdy elections meeting
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Retired military members speak out against White House’s spending cuts
As the Trump administration slashes federal spending, some are concerned about what cuts to the VA could mean for veterans.
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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.
Historic Dairy Queen in Roseville will soon house new ice cream shop
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
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Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
Garden shop raises funds to send Burnsville police to Washington D.C.
Matthew Ruge, Paul Elmstrand, as well as firefighter paramedic Adam Finseth, were shot and killed while responding to a domestic call last year.
Brooklyn Park sees historic 25% drop in violent crime in 1 year
Violent crime in this metro town has dropped dramatically, and officials credit the shift from law enforcement to community.
Tesla vandalism suspect caused $20K in damage, police say
Surveillance video shows that the man appeared to be writing something into the cars.
FSU mass shooting kills 2, injures 6; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
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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.
Group rallies against proposed cuts to VA workforce
Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Meet Duke, the K-9 who sniffs out stress
Duke, a 2-year-old lab, is a critical incident response dog with the Burnsville Police Department, specially trained to detect cortisol — a stress hormone — in people.
Man accused of threatening UnitedHealthcare building faces charges
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
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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.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.