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A Minnesota DFL senator is faced backlash after admitting he placed a bet in his own political race, all while pushing a bill to ban the very same platforms that took his wager.
The sun is shining, spring is here and that means it's time for many Minnesota homeowners to tend to the yard or garden. And if using fertilizer or pesticides is a part of your plan, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has some important reminders.
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
One man faces a murder charge in connection with Wednesday's deadly shooting at a housing complex in Edina, Minnesota, while three others are set to be released from custody Friday due to a lack of evidence, according to officials.
A TikTok creator is no longer banned from parks in St. Paul, Minnesota, after appealing the city's restriction, according to his agent.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Police in Blaine, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Patrick Keane Jr., who was last seen on April 11.
A Lakeville-area software engineer created CivicLoon to turn complex legislation into plain-language summaries in multiple languages, aiming to help voters understand what lawmakers are doing at the state Capitol.
The report found 15 issues with Moturi's case and 22 with Lussier's.
The CEO of Twin Cities-based electronics retailer Best Buy will step down later this year, and the company has already named her successor.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on a southern Twin Cities highway Tuesday night.
Wednesday will be hot, windy and very dry in Minnesota, prompting critical fire danger for much of the state.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Upgrading this software and other outdated programs used to administer critical social services is a top priority for all of Minnesota's 87 counties, which manage enrollment and case management for Medicaid, SNAP and other assistance.
WCCO's Amelia Santaniello and Erin Hassanzadeh share the latest news headlines and updates from Thursday morning.
Six years after the murder of George Floyd, and the social unrest that followed, a south Minneapolis community is celebrating the grand opening of a new building called Opportunity Crossing.
Seventy-one cats are now recovering after a being rescued from a property southwest of the Twin Cities.
The Twin Cities will get plenty of sunshine with highs in the mid 80s Thursday, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Vanessa Berrueta, event co-organizer, and chef Soleil Ramirez, from Crasqui, share a preview of the event.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Haitian migrants are their next target for deportations. The Trump Administration ended Temporary Protected Status for the demographic earlier this week.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a head-on crash that left two with serious injuries.
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1s could help veterans living with alcohol use disorder. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is one of 18 VA sites across the United States participating in the new clinical trial testing semaglutide as a potential treatment for AUD.
A Burnsville resident is blaming the death of his dog squarely on the operator of an assisted living facility in the Minnesota community.
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
Communities across Minnesota saw impressive rainfall totals on Friday as wet weather crawled across the state.
Creeping bellflower is pretty, purple and a problem. It's spreading across Minnesota, and stopping it is easier said than done.
Minnesota could see some much needed rain overnight, though will likely not reverse the course of a drought that is spreading throughout the state.
After it was closed for more than two weeks due to wildfires, canoers and campers are starting to return to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Eau Clarie, Wisconsin, is mourning after a firefighter died in the line of duty.
A judge sided with the Wisconsin Elections Commission Wednesday, ruling that state law does not allow absentee voters to change their ballot after it has been returned — a setback for Democrats amid a scrambled governor's primary field.
Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 election, on the same day a newspaper reported it had asked him about allegations of inappropriate behavior reviewed by the state party.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Hong's rise in the Wisconsin Democratic primary has exposed a sharp divide, with some voters saying they would cross party lines in November rather than support a DSA-aligned candidate.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
Two of the three major GOP candidates for Minnesota governor faced off in a debate on Friday night, 11 days before the August primary.
Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell, two of the three major Republican candidates for Minnesota governor, faced off in a debate hosted by TPT's Almanac on Friday night. Esme Murphy shares highlights from the forum.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
A man who prosecutors said was second in command in the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
A new state ban on cryptocurrency kiosks will go into effect on Saturday, shutting down a tool that scammers have used to swindle $1 million from Minnesotans, officials say.
There is now a permanent investigative squad on the case, along with a new special agent in charge. Christopher Dotson took over the top position earlier this year.
The sex trafficking unit in Washington County, Minnesota, is making a huge impact with only a small number of people.
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1s could help veterans living with alcohol use disorder. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is one of 18 VA sites across the United States participating in the new clinical trial testing semaglutide as a potential treatment for AUD.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The CDC will not renew a federal grant that provided the Aliveness Project roughly $450,000 a year for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and community outreach across Minnesota.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Kelci Stringer has made a life mission out of heat safety after her husband Korey Stringer died in 2001 from heat stroke suffered during training camp in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles.
The return of training camp is the return of one of the biggest stars in the NFL. Justin Jefferson always has eyes on him, and right now, all eyes are on the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Among his critics: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Fletcher played videos of what he said were Somali gunfights at a July 7 news conference and on his "Live on Patrol" Facebook page, which has over 140,000 followers.
In the past few years, one of Minnesota's fiercest primary battles has been in the 5th Congressional District, which has been held since 2018 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal observers at the Aug. 11 primary will most likely be Justice Department attorneys, not immigration or border enforcement agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
We have a string of 80-degree days in our future. Sunday will feel similar to today, with a bit more breeze. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares how long 80-degree temperatures will last and shares when we could see some rain.
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.
Today is a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day! Sunday will feel similar but with a little more wind. Meteorologist Katie Steiner breaks down the next several days.
After a wet end to the work week, high pressure is set to bring ample sunshine across the area for the weekend. Combined with lower humidity and seasonable temperatures, Saturday is a #Top10WxDay! Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso lets us know when the next round of rain returns.
Saturday will be sunny and pleasant in the Twin Cities on Saturday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
We have a string of 80-degree days in our future. Sunday will feel similar to today, with a bit more breeze. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares how long 80-degree temperatures will last and shares when we could see some rain.
The trump administration ended temporary protected status for Haitians earlier this week, leaving many worried.
Today is a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day! Sunday will feel similar but with a little more wind. Meteorologist Katie Steiner breaks down the next several days.
Tonight's a perfect night for some live music. You can see a free show at Heartbeat for Hunger in White Bear Lake, all you have to do is make a donation.
It's a great weekend to get outdoors and watch some Polo. You can at the Polo Classic in Independence on Sunday.