St. Paul police investigate city's third homicide in four days
This is the city's third homicide in just four days, with the last two just blocks apart.
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Teen dies at haunted hayride in Stearns County, sheriff says
A 13-year-old boy is dead after being run over by a wagon being pulled by a tractor at a haunted hayride in St. Augusta, sheriff says.
Photo shows once-in-a-lifetime comet streaking across Minnesota sky
People around the world were looking to the sky over the weekend, in search of a rare comet that's passing by Earth this month.
Minneapolis looks to transform 3rd precinct into "democracy center"
The plan would renovate the building and make it a "democracy center," moving elections services from a building the city leases in Northeast Minneapolis to that site and also create 8,000 square feet of community space.
2 killed in Rosemount crash on Monday
The Dakota County Sheriff's Offices says deputies responded to a crash on County Road 46 and Biscayne Avenue in Rosemount around 3:30 p.m.
When will the Twin Cities see its first snowfall?
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
Hennepin County celebrates big win in fight against veteran homelessness
Veteran homelessness is now considered rare, brief and non-reoccurring in Minnesota's most populous county.
Abandoned boats on St. Croix River causing issues
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
Former Twin Cities teacher now a New York Times best-selling author
Matt Eicheldinger, a father of two, quit his job to follow his dream and waited in great anticipation as his book hit store shelves.
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When will the Twin Cities see its first snowfall?
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
How to prepare water systems, furnaces for cooler months ahead
The temperatures have finally dropped, giving Minnesotans their first taste of cold air and their first reminders of the checklist to protect their home and save money.
Fall cool down continues, scattered showers move in to the north
Another cool fall weekend is on tap for residents across Minnesota this weekend.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 15, 2024
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will chill again tonight with part of the state under a freeze warning.
When the Twin Cities usually sees its first snowfall
It's not even Halloween yet and parts of the state are already flaking out. Light snow fell up north in cities lake Grand Marais and Isabella this week. As the temperature tumbles, we all know that winter is coming. But when does the Twin Cities typically see its first snowfall? Good Question. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains what's happening as our winters get warmer.
Hudson officials looking for solution to abandoned boats on St. Croix River
Boats beached and abandoned in the Saint Croix River: city leaders are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up. As our David Schuman reports from Hudson, the city would have to sink a bunch of money in to pull those boats out.
Father of Minnesota man missing in Yellowstone organizing more searches
A Minnesota father is taking matters into his own hands, to search for his 22-year-old son Austin King.
Minnesota man sentenced in COVID fraud case
A Minnesota man convicted in one of the nation's largest COVID-19 fraud case is the very first to learn his fate.
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Wild beat Blues 4-1; Gustavsson makes 27 saves
Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves and scored an empty-net goal as the Minnesota Wild snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Lynx will need to keep leaning on Courtney Williams to beat Liberty
Courtney Williams has had what she has described as a life-changing season with the Minnesota Lynx.
Vikings acquire RB Cam Akers, send late pick to Texans
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Cam Akers in a trade for the second straight year.
Married couple goes from teaching to owning a running store
Kate Eggers Leaf and her husband John have been lacing up to run since before high school.
Home opener for PWHL champions Minnesota Frost set for Dec. 1
The Professional Women's Hockey League's second season is opening a month earlier than last year and features an expanded schedule.
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When will the Twin Cities see its first snowfall?
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
How do prescription cost-saving programs work?
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
How important are expiration dates?
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
Vikings fans: Here's what history says about NFL teams that start 5-0.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
How were the months named?
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
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Shiloh Cares Food Shelf hopes to create good environment
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
Program helps moms struggling with addiction
In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant.
Carver County nonprofit helps families in need build back their lives
These days, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet. A Carver County nonprofit — Love Inc, or Love in the Name of Christ — is working to alleviate day to day burdens so families can focus on financials.
Hopkins elementary school debuts accessible playground
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Bus driver paying it forward after he says job offer saved his life
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis mayor, advocates spar over handling of encampments
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
Every Meal packs thousands of meals for kids
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Bunny's hosting fundraiser for Park Tavern crash victims
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
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Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
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.
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
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2 killed in Rosemount crash on Monday
The Dakota County Sheriff's Offices says deputies responded to a crash on County Road 46 and Biscayne Avenue in Rosemount around 3:30 p.m.
Minneapolis looks to transform 3rd precinct into "democracy center"
The plan would renovate the building and make it a "democracy center," moving elections services from a building the city leases in Northeast Minneapolis to that site and also create 8,000 square feet of community space.
Man sentenced to 12 years in Feeding Our Future fraud
A 51-year-old Savage man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case.
Hennepin Co. to re-try man in killing of Deshaun Hill
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it is seeking to re-try a man accused of killing a Minneapolis high school student-athlete in 2022.
Fall tourism spots have little regulation, investigation finds
Questions are being asked about how a 13-year-old boy tragically lost his life on a haunted hayride in central Minnesota.
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St. Cloud says Trump still owes $200,000+ for rally
Local officials say former President Donald Trump's campaign still owes a central Minnesota city nearly $209,000 for services related to a July campaign rally.
How to prepare water systems, furnaces for cooler months ahead
The temperatures have finally dropped, giving Minnesotans their first taste of cold air and their first reminders of the checklist to protect their home and save money.
Teen dies at haunted hayride in Stearns County, sheriff says
A 13-year-old boy is dead after being run over by a wagon being pulled by a tractor at a haunted hayride in St. Augusta, sheriff says.
Photos, timelapse show rare comet streaking across Minnesota sky
People around the world were looking to the sky over the weekend, in search of a rare comet that's passing by Earth this month.
Two trucks loaded with beets involved in separate crashes in Minnesota
Two semi-truck drivers were injured in separate crashes after their trucks, each filled with sugar beets, rolled in central Minnesota.
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Abandoned boats on St. Croix River causing issues
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
Kamala Harris to campaign in Wisconsin on Thursday
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
Republicans pour money into Wisconsin Senate race
Republicans are sensing an opportunity in Wisconsin's closely watched Senate race.
JD Vance stops by Minneapolis Police 3rd Precinct during fundraiser visit
The fight to sway undecided voters is heating up in Minnesota and western Wisconsin with Election Day now just three weeks away.
Wisconsin Supreme Court wrangles with Gov. Evers' "crazy" 400-year veto
Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court say that Gov_ Tony Evers' creative use of his expansive veto power in an attempt to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years appeared to be "extreme" and "crazy.".
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Minneapolis looks to transform 3rd precinct into "democracy center"
The plan would renovate the building and make it a "democracy center," moving elections services from a building the city leases in Northeast Minneapolis to that site and also create 8,000 square feet of community space.
Kamala Harris to campaign in Wisconsin on Thursday
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
Trump cuts short his town hall Q&A in favor of songs from rally playlist
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign seized on the moment with a social media post saying the former president looked "confused."
Minneapolis invites public to view voting machine testing
Minneapolis city leaders will show the public how they test their voting machines on Tuesday to ensure everything runs smoothly on Election Day.
Minneapolis invites public to view voting machine testing
Minneapolis city leaders will show the public how they test the voting machines on Tuesday to ensure everything runs smoothly on Election Day.
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How do prescription cost-saving programs work?
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Krispy Kreme plans return to Twin Cities in 2025
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
How important are expiration dates?
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
St. Paul group helping homeless move into permanent housing
An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
Lunds and Byerlys recalls Lone Star Dip over mold concern
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
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Man sentenced to 12 years in Feeding Our Future fraud
A 51-year-old Savage man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Feeding our Future COVID relief fraud case.
Hennepin Co. to re-try man in killing of Deshaun Hill
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it is seeking to re-try a man accused of killing a Minneapolis high school student-athlete in 2022.
Man charged with murder of Loring Park grocery store worker found incompetent
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a grocery store worker has been found incompetent to stand trial.
Former Chick-fil-A manager sentenced for embezzlement
On Tuesday, Timothy Hill Jr. of Woodbury was convicted of one count of wire fraud for embezzling more than $144,000 over 13 months.
Man accused of dismembering pregnant sister ruled competent to stand trial
A Twin Cities man accused of dismembering his pregnant sister in May has been deemed competent to stand trial.
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Married couple goes from teaching to owning a running store
Kate Eggers Leaf and her husband John have been lacing up to run since before high school.
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
Kroger, Trader Joe's foods are part of BrucePac meat recall for listeria
BrucePac recalled nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
How do prescription cost-saving programs work?
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
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New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor
A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Al Pacino on becoming Al Pacino
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
How a Twin Cities event connects the BIPOC community to the film industry
An event designed to get more people of color involved in the film and television industry is connecting Minnesotans to career expanding opportunities.
CBS announces its 2024-25 prime-time schedule
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
MLB will broadcast Twins' local games next season
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.