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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.
In just two days, the Minnesota State Fair gates open to the public. But new security measures are already in place for a lot of the vendors who have been setting up this week. Vendors and the people who work for them have already gone through security sweeps Tuesday night, and will be subject to security sweeps throughout the course of the fair.
The Minnesota State Fair is now just two days away, and there are new rules for people who like to light up on the fairgrounds.
A Grammy-winning Minnesota duo can now say they've strummed their way through the state Capitol with a canoe in tow. The Minneapolis-based Okee Dokee Brothers held a quick show Tuesday in the governor's office. Youngsters from a St. Paul early childhood education program were in the select audience.
Minnesotans from all over are encouraged to attend a community forum on Tuesday discussing the Minnesota Orchestra's future. The forum, organized by Orchestrate Excellence, is planned for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis.
Stefan Richter is in the middle of processing a thought when he gets up from our table on the patio of Zelo in Minneapolis to have a cigarette. The two-time highly recognizable "Top Chef" contestant leaves the designated restaurant area, walking around a thin rope to the bustling sidewalk of Nicollet Mall.
"The Butler" scored a #1 berth in its debut week in theaters, which means the summer movie season is more or less officially over. In that vein, there's a bunch of serious (and seriously humorous) screening options around town this week.
This week, it's all about DeRusha Eats: Date Night Edition. With the State Fair going, that's traditionally one of the slowest times of the year for non-fair restaurants, and it's a great time to try out a place you've been waiting to get into.
Fall football tailgating days are quickly approaching. WCCO caught up with Stu, self-proclaimed king of the barbecue, who shares how to make the most out of your pre-game celebration.
The middle ages meet the 21st century as the annual Renaissance Festival kicks off Saturday morning in Shakopee. For 43 years, visitors have been hanging with kings, knights, even mermaids. King Henry lords over the 22-acre grounds.
Summer usually marks family reunion season but it's a reunion two years away from now that has one Minnesota family already planning. The Bauer family of Hastings wants to break the world record for its family reunion in 2015 -- they'll need to top 2,585 people to make that happen.
The audience I saw "The Butler" with seemed to respond most toward the movie's parade of stars portraying the presidents Gaines served. In that spirit, I offer ratings for each impersonation.
A panel of experts will judge nearly 300 wines at the University of Minnesota for the fifth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition. The wine comes from 66 commercial wineries in 12 states and Canada.
WCCO viewers picked their favorite farmers market in the state and the winner just happened to be the location that Zagat named as one of the eight must-visit farmers markets in the county. It's the St. Paul Farmers Market, a market celebrating 160 years in the making. This is what sets St. Paul apart is the freshness of its products.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and twelve cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
Health care workers came together at a vigil Sunday, expressing grief and anger, saying Alex Pretti was killed senselessly.
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 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.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and twelve cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
After more than a week in an ICE detention facility, a boy is back home with his family in Columbia Heights. Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father returned to Minnesota Sunday after a judge ordered their release from a Texas detention facility. Our Jason Rantala reports on the much-anticipated homecoming.
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.
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.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
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."
Freddie Dilione V had 25 points and Kayden Mingo scored with one second left as Penn State snapped an eight-game losing streak by extending Minnesota's skid to seven with a 77-75 victory.
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.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and twelve cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
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.
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 Lisa Meadows says the next few days will top out near 20.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it'll be colder tomorrow.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says southerly winds help highs into the upper 20s, back above average for the first time since Jan. 16.
A fast-moving clipper storm will bring light snow Sunday morning into the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days will top out near 20.
Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis held a pilgrimage to honor Alex Pretti.
A march down Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis on the same street Alex Pretti was killed just over a week ago - it's one of many ways people are honoring him Sunday. Health care workers came together at a vigil expressing grief and anger, saying Alex Pretti was killed senselessly.
After more than a week in an ICE detention facility, a boy is back home with his family in Columbia Heights. Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father returned to Minnesota Sunday after a judge ordered their release from a Texas detention facility. Our Jason Rantala reports on the much-anticipated homecoming.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it'll be colder tomorrow.