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The first Internet Cat Video Festival was a grassroots surprise, but damned if the Walker and the State Fair powers that be aren't pulling out all stops to make sure lightning doesn't strike twice.
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The first Internet Cat Video Festival was a grassroots surprise, but damned if the Walker and the State Fair powers that be aren't pulling out all stops to make sure lightning doesn't strike twice.
The Como Pool and the Science Museum are hits on heat wave days. WCCO photojournalist Gordy Leach captured the sights and sounds of those keeping cool. Check out the video report for more.
They've sold 16 million records worldwide and have had six top 40 singles in the United States, including one of the biggest pop hits of the 90s. Remember MmmBop?
It's Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Earlier Tuesday, there was a moving tribute to the military at the Leinie's Bandshell.
Admit it -- sometimes you're tempted to hit up a Twins game just for a ticket to the concession stands. It's OK. We've all been there. Luckily, the Twins have been working on an idea to bring their incredible food offerings to you.
Just because the State Fair is up and running doesn't mean you shouldn't check out some of the best screening options out there. This may go down as one of the most blisteringly, stiflingly hot fairs ever -- you might just need no excuse to duck into a darkened theater.
After consuming some creative – and sometimes downright ridiculous – foods-on-a-stick, satisfy for ears this Friday with some great local music.
A new year, a new chance to redefine your look -- but where to begin? Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to be stressful, especially if you have an expert making sure you know exactly what's in and the trends to look for this fall. Carly Gatzlaff, of À La Mode Wardrobe Consulting, is a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant in the Twin Cities. She says it's time to pack away the summer neons and focus on earthy tones for fall. Here's her top 5 trends for back-to-school.
Day 2 at the State Fair was all about ramping up for the Agrilympics. Do you think the 'CCO news team will take home the gold again this year?
A colleague of mine said Edgar Wright may emerge as the foremost comedy auteur of the era, a Keaton/Tashlin/Tati in the here and now. A few more films on the level of "The World's End" and the claim will be difficult to deny.
Each night of the state fair, WCCO will be asking viewers what their favorite part of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. To start it off, viewers told Matt Brickman which food-on-a-stick is the best. And tradition won over as the Pronto Pup came in first.
With so many new foods being offered this year at the Minnesota State Fair, how does one choose? Allow me to help narrow down the list. Here's a few of my best bets when it comes to the new fair foods.
Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will be making a concert appearance at the Target Center this winter, having just added a third and final leg to his "Light The Fuse" concert tour. Tickets for the January 11 concert go on sale on October 18.
"Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton," a new documentary about the life and times of Broughton, is screening at the Walker this Thursday. Director Stephen Silha, a former Minnesotan, will be on hand. Here is our Q&A with him.
Minneapolis singer-songwriter Jeremy Messersmith is launching a new Minnesota music series. Hennepin Theatre Trust says Messersmith will launch the New Century Sessions. The series is aimed at giving artists a chance not only to play but also share the evolution of their work.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents says it approved a mediated agreement with Fairview and M Physicians on Friday.
Charges say Jennifer Lieber shot and killed David Nonovic at their Credit River, Minnesota, home on March 4, 2024.
A Minneapolis man, who had been babysitting a 3-year-old boy when the child grabbed his gun and fatally shot himself, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail.
A new, online fundraiser now aims to support Twin Cities restaurants financially impacted during Operation Metro Surge.
Thousands of cyclists rode through south Minneapolis in honor of Alex Pretti on Saturday.
A federal judge denied Minnesota's lawsuit to halt Operation Metro Surge Saturday morning.
Saturday will still feel cold, but it will be warmer than what we've seen. Temperatures are expected to hit the double digits by Saturday afternoon.
The private liberal arts college located in St. Peter, Minnesota, says the move will make it the first pet-friendly campus in the entire state.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
So much coverage on immigration enforcement has focused on the Twin Cities, but rural Minnesotans are also following what's happening.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
"When you come to our church, you see Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, LGBT community, everybody with one purpose: helping the neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself," said Pastor Sergio Amezcua
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
On Jan. 24, the same day as Alex Pretti's killing, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, suggesting the ICE surge would end if the state did three things. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon called the demand extortion. He talked about it with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
A federal judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have halted Operation Metro Surge activity in Minnesota. The request is part of a federal lawsuit from the State of Minnesota, the cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, and joined by 10 other Minnesota cities. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem celebrated the ruling saying, "This is a win for public safety and law and order." Attorney General Keith Ellison has a very different view.
Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad are back in Minnesota after being held in a Texas detention center by ICE.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino allegedly used language offensive to Jewish federal officials on a recent call, sources said.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
For Minister JaNae Bates Imari, Co-executive director of ISAIAH — a progressive, multi-faith non-profit — it's an idea that was set into motion weeks ago.
Charges say Jennifer Lieber shot and killed David Nonovic at their Credit River, Minnesota, home on March 4, 2024.
A Minneapolis man, who had been babysitting a 3-year-old boy when the child grabbed his gun and fatally shot himself, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after they said a man died in a shooting on Saturday afternoon.
Independent Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort and two other people were released from law enforcement custody Friday afternoon after Attorney General Pam Bondi said they were taken into custody over what Bondi says was a "coordinated attack" involving anti-ICE protests at Cities Church in St. Paul earlier this month.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
About 100 Hennepin Healthcare employees are losing their jobs as the system closes or integrates some of its standalone clinics and services.
Recently released federal data shows the rate of improper payment in Minnesota's Medicaid program is far below the national average, the state's Department of Human Services says.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist to set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games in the Minnesota Wild's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Minnesota Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the team announced Friday.
The Minnesota Twins and President of Baseball and Business Operations Derek Falvey have "mutually agreed to part ways," the team announced Friday.
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves matched a season high with 22 3-pointers in a 123-111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle down effect it could have on consumers.
The shooting of Alex Pretti is the latest event in the seven-week Operation Metro Surge. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks back at two of the highest-profile detentions captured on video, that of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and 56-year-old Chongly Thao in St. Paul.
With less than two weeks to the Minnesota GOP caucuses, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell shares his campaign mission to fix Minnesota.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says southerly winds help highs into the upper 20s, back above average for the first time since Jan. 16.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
A fast-moving clipper storm will bring light snow Sunday morning into the afternoon.
Sunday some places could see up to two inches, but the majority of the state will only see one or two inches of snow. We stay in the 20s on Sunday and into the work week. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the timing of it all.
We will have snow starting Saturday night into Sunday. Some places could see up to three inches, but the majority of the state will only see one or two inches of snow. We stay in the 20s on Sunday and into the work week. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of it all.
It's the crown jewel of Minnesota, and the hope is that in a matter of time, everyone can experience the Mississippi River in a whole new and true way.
The daughter of a local restaurant pioneer has created a one-woman show to honor her mom's legacy. Joining Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield is Katie Chin, who is gearing up to perform a one-woman show in honor of Leeann Chin.
Here are the latest updates and headlines from WCCO.com.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says southerly winds help highs into the upper 20s, back above average for the first time since Jan. 16.
On Jan. 24, the same day as Alex Pretti's killing, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, suggesting the ICE surge would end if the state did three things. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon called the demand extortion. He talked about it with WCCO's Esme Murphy.