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Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
"They add to my prayers. They're not distracting at all, they're just the opposite," said visitor Terry Goerke.
Every town celebrates Christmas in its own way. In Luverne, the signs, and the nutcrackers, are everywhere.
Whether you call it "soda" or "pop," there's a place in the Twin Cities that appeals to any kind of sweet tooth.
When it comes to starting your own business, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. That's what two business partners did in Perham. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how they transformed a beloved church into a beloved restaurant.
"It was a central point to bring people together, and it still can be that today," said Ron Manzow.
It's a hidden gem that's not so hidden anymore, even if no one is exactly sure why it was put here in the first place.
Maple Grove's Hindu temple draws people from across the Midwest. Some drive several hours through several states just to worship there.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen got a tour of one of the last remaining lutefisk-processing plants in the country during their "busiest" time of year.
There's a stone barn craze happening across the Midwest. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how these farm relics have gone from housing dairy cows, to serving wine and pizza.
'Tis the season for ghosts and goblins, and in Duluth a famous ship has become a destination for paranormal investigators. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen gets a haunted tour of the William A. Irvin.
Dominick Dahmen, 25, and Dale Dahmen, 55, died from multiple gunshot wounds, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner determined. The two men from Buffalo were father and son.
It was a challenging time for the couple. Which is why the next day Diana was surprised to hear noises outside her front door. When she took a look, she found a man and a woman removing ice and snow from their driveway.
Debate Friday in the committee hearing lasted more than four hours with emotion and pain not limited to one side of the debate.
Fotini West, 25, told police in September she went to 43-year-old Lee's house so she could give him an "erotic massage" for money.
Police in Minneapolis say 700 cars were stolen in January, most of which were taken while the car was still running and a key or fob was left inside.
The Office of the Vice President says Harris will go to St. Cloud on Feb. 9 to "highlight how the Administration's investments in electric vehicles are creating good-paying, union jobs."
Debate Friday in the committee hearing lasted more than four hours with emotion and pain not limited to one side of the debate.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to dangerous temperatures, which could bring us the coldest overnight so far this season.
This time of year, Lake Bemidji is normally filled with ice houses but this year other than just a few on the north and south ends, the lake is largely a ghost town.
The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb climate change, but opponents argue it's too costly and unreliable.
University of Wisconsin-Madison environmental engineering expert Christy Remucal said researchers have not found a way to destroy the chemicals or remove them from the environment on a large scale.
The total amount spent on the race, which was a national priority for both Republicans and Democrats, topped the previous high of $93 million set in Evers' first win in 2018. It was double the amount spent in the 2014 race.
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
The Office of the Vice President says Harris will go to St. Cloud on Feb. 9 to "highlight how the Administration's investments in electric vehicles are creating good-paying, union jobs."
Debate Friday in the committee hearing lasted more than four hours with emotion and pain not limited to one side of the debate.
Author Jon Meacham, chief White House speechwriter Vinay Reddy and longtime aides Anita Dunn, Bruce Reed and Mike Donilon will join Biden.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill on Friday morning making Juneteenth an official state holiday.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
February is here, so you may be shopping for Valentine's Day. If you're planning to buy candy, the Candy Store is out with its most popular Valentine's candy by state.
Minnesota State Sen. Jeremy Miller, who authored the bill, pointed out that 36 states, and the District of Columbia, all have legalized sports betting, and every other state in the region allows it.
The ruling comes following a challenge by the Minnesota Auto Dealers' Association. That organization argued that the standards would "violate article I of the Minnesota Constitution."
Mechanics normally change out 30 dead car batteries in a given week during the winter months but this past weekend they changed out 25 dead batteries in a day and a half.
Dominick Dahmen, 25, and Dale Dahmen, 55, died from multiple gunshot wounds, the Hennepin County Medical Examiner determined. The two men from Buffalo were father and son.
Fotini West, 25, told police in September she went to 43-year-old Lee's house so she could give him an "erotic massage" for money.
Police in Minneapolis say 700 cars were stolen in January, most of which were taken while the car was still running and a key or fob was left inside.
A woman charged in the shooting of a Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting first-degree attempted murder, two days after her partner-in-crime was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged after he allegedly took a loaded handgun to school.
Grab some greens and a vaccine at the Mill City Farmers Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or if you're busy, there are more free clinics throughout the month around the city.
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music's biggest night is about to be celebrated, as the 65th annual Grammy Award are right around the corner. That got our resident music fanatic A.J. Hilton wondering what's on people's playlists.
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
"I started the season off bad, so I kind of knew I wasn't going to be an All-Star," Edwards said, later adding: "As long as we go to the playoffs, I don't care."
The dancers on the St. Cloud Crush give their all -- but they credit their success to someone else.
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
Tom Brady retired on Wednesday, this time for good. The Patriots want him to come back though -- at least for one more day.
D'Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Major Rick Palaia, with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, provided a law enforcement perspective on fentanyl overdoses and lifesaving success of narcan.
A new federal law now allows anyone with a license to prescribe a lifesaving drug -- buprenorphine, also know as suboxone. Murphy spoke with addiction specialist Dr. Charles Reznikoff, with Hennepin Healthcare, about suboxone and whether the testing strips in any way encourage drug use.
Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips, where a drug user can test a substance to see if it contains fentanyl. Murphy also examined the questions and concerns some people have about the testing strips.
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about how sensitive information is stored in Washington.
The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang?
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
We want to share the joy of the holidays with all of our viewers by sharing your festive displays. Here are some of your best and brightest holiday displays!
Which movie was tops when you had your big premiere?
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will continue to warm overnight with the warming trend continuing into the weekend.
The National Weather Service now has 92 sites where balloons are launched each day.
It's finally warming up, and temps will reach the 30s over the weekend.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will continue to warm overnight with the warming trend continuing into the weekend.
It was a challenging time for the couple. Which is why the next day Diana was surprised to hear noises outside her front door.
The Minnesota National Guard is the most deployed guard in the country.
Minnesota lawmakers are one step closer to passing several new gun control bills.