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Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on Friday night for a misdemeanor DWI.
A grocery store worker in Loring Park died Friday afternoon after he was impaled with a golf club.
The man injured in a shootout with a St. Paul police officer on Thursday afternoon died of his injuries Friday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports RSV hospitalization rates have increased substantially in the past week. Most cases involve babies and toddlers ages four and under.
A letter sent on behalf of Muslim families in St. Louis Park threatens legal action unless parents are notified and allow their children to opt out of classroom discussions about sexuality and LGBTQ+ topics.
A new state law may close a garbage incinerator responsible for the disposal of trash in several Minnesota counties.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
One of the perks of enduring Minnesota's frozen tundra during the holiday season is the likelihood of a white Christmas.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
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.
Some cold weather businesses are feeling the impact from our lack of cold weather.
The flurries that fell across Minnesota caused some crashes on our road ways.
WCCO-TV anchor Derek James gives the latest updates on news happening in Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the snow flurries will die down by 7 p.m. in the metro area. The winds will die down overnight.
After an unusually warm winter so far, Saturday's falling flakes were a relief for winter lovers.
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on Friday night for a misdemeanor DWI.
Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 for their sixth straight win.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, Rudy Gobert had 16 points, 20 rebounds and six blocks and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the third quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-103 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Timberwolves clinch best record in the NBA thanks to their latest five-game winning streak.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
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.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
Urban League says these laptops will help families finish homework receive telehealth and connect with community resources.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
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."
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
State patrol is saying a 20-year-old Hibbing man has been killed in a car crash.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
Late Thursday, prosecutors formally charged President Joe Biden's son with evading federal taxes.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
The shootout that killed a man and injured a St. Paul police officer on Thursday stemmed from a domestic violence call, which police say are some of the most dangerous calls an officer can deal with.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports RSV hospitalization rates have increased substantially in the past week. Most cases involve babies and toddlers ages four and under.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.