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A month after Minnesota's top court tossed his murder conviction, Mohamed Noor has been resentenced to serve a little over two more years in prison for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Diamond Lake Hardware in Minneapolis sells a tool called The Ultimate Scraper. The product, used for clearing driveways and sidewalks of ice and snow, is made in North Dakota. With the supply issues in many industries, even something made so close to Minnesota still might run out this season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its winter outlook for the U.S., covering the months of December, January, and February. In it, Minnesota and Wisconsin are forecast to have "equal chances" for above-, near-, and below-normal temperature and precipitation. So what does that mean?
The attorney for the Laundrie family says that police in Florida have notified the family that Brian Laundrie's remains were found Wednesday.
A Twin Cities football league will no longer play in Minneapolis this season after a teenager was struck by gunfire Tuesday night while watching a youth game.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner reported that 21-year-old Brandon Augst was making a delivery for DoorDash when he saw a fight. His vehicle was taken in the incident. It has since turned up at an impound lot and, what's more, all of his belongings were still inside.
More Minnesotans are returning to work as the state's unemployment rates decreased, according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
An alert at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus warns students that a man attempted to record people as they showered in a dormitory.
Private sector jobs in Wisconsin dropped by 100 in September compared to August. There were 51,800 more private sector jobs in September than a year ago.
While the health department did not say where the student was enrolled, the latest figures released Thursday showed that a teenager in Hennepin County was among the newly reported COVID deaths.
Ahead of the Rolling Stones concert at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, there'll be a vaccine clinic outside the downtown Minneapolis landmark.
WCCO is hosting a mayoral debate between the leading candidates in Minneapolis's 2021 elections. We want to hear what questions you'd like to ask. From the future of policing, to rent control, to road construction -- let us hear your burning questions.
Dozens of cargo ships have been anchored offshore from the ports of L.A. and Long Beach for weeks.
Nearly 300 people attended the city's first Juneteenth celebration in June. The city is already planning for their second Juneteenth celebration, which will be held Saturday, June 28, 2022 at North River Hills Park.
The 2021 Minneapolis election is nearly here (early voting is available) and voters will encounter three questions that propose amendments to the City Charter. WCCO has what you need to know as you go to the polls.
In a 100 minute speech to congress and the nation, President Donald Trump celebrated the actions he's taken so far during his second term as president. CBS' Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
From Owatonna to Savage, WCCO's Lisa Meadows and Maria Lisignoli have your latest forecast update and roadway conditions as snow continues to sweep through the state.
Despite a heavy snowstorm that moved in Tuesday night, players competing in the Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament are ready to play. WCCO's Adam Duxter spoke with fans and family members who didn't let the snow stop them from cheering on their favorite players.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency following a spring snowstorm that brought blizzard conditions to the state Wednesday.
The award-winning musical is returning to the St. Paul theater, with shows through March 8.
Dozens of beagles are getting a fresh start in Minnesota after they were rescued from a biomedical research center near Madison, Wisconsin.
Police in Crystal, Minnesota, are searching for a woman reported missing earlier this week.
The cost of eating and driving continues to climb in Minnesota as fuel prices, tariffs and the conflict in Iran continue.
After a motion to bring the Minnesota Senate's gun reform bill to the House floor for a vote was defeated along party lines Thursday following nearly six hours of debate, some DFL lawmakers staged a sit-in overnight inside the House chambers in protest.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
A missing swimmer who was last seen in Chaska, Minnesota, on Wednesday afternoon has been found dead, the Carver County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Minnesota farmers say they're cautiously optimistic after President Donald Trump announced a deal with Beijing to buy more soybeans.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting near Essex Park, according to a post on social media.
Kids have a way of supporting each other no matter what the occasion. And students in the town of Minneota, Minnesota, are no exception.
The Carver County GOP is asking people to report neighbors who've moved or died in an effort to combat voter fraud. DFL leaders say the move could put voters at risk.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
A round-the-clock protest entered its 22nd hour at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday evening. With just two days left in the session, DFL lawmakers are holding a sit-in in the Minnesota House. They want Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth to allow a vote on gun control in the wake of the deadly Annunciation shooting. WCCO’ Esme Murphy shares where the debate stands as of Friday evening.
Minnesota farmers say they're cautiously optimistic after President Trump announced a deal with Beijing to buy more soybeans.
During the gun debate, there was a controversial confrontation — but what was actually said is triggering debate.
A bill to make grooming a crime passed unanimously in the Minnesota Senate Friday morning.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Part of the end-of-session deal in the Minnesota Legislature rolls back skyrocketing tab renewal fees. Those fees have electric vehicle owners especially revved up.
In Minnesota, you'll be able to try one at St. Paul's CHS Field.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting near Essex Park, according to a post on social media.
Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator charged last year with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, appeared in a St. Paul federal court Thursday where he instead pleaded guilty to attempted possession of child pornography.
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
Charges say survelliance cameras caught the stabbing on video.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man is facing charges after a toddler in his care pulled a gun from a diaper bag during a traffic stop Monday afternoon, court documents show.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Natasha Howard scored 26 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
Zebby Matthews threw seven scoreless innings in his season debut as the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 9-1 to win consecutive series for the first time in a month.
The Minnesota Vikings' full schedule for the 2026-2027 season has been revealed.
Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Leo Jiménez had three hits and Xavier Edwards doubled, tripled and scored three runs as the Miami Marlins beat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Wednesday night.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay, with highs in the 80s, sunshine and less wind.
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.
Things turn active starting Sunday with a stronger storm system bringing much-needed soaking rains, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay but there are some storms on the horizon for the end of the weekend.
Warmth is the big story Friday, with one of our warmest afternoons of the year on the way, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The Minnesota Senate on Friday unanimously passed a bill to make grooming a felony in the state. The legislation came after Hannah LoPresto told Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle about what she called grooming and a sexual assault by her high school band director.
A round-the-clock protest entered its 22nd hour at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday evening. With just two days left in the session, DFL lawmakers are holding a sit-in in the Minnesota House. They want Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth to allow a vote on gun control in the wake of the deadly Annunciation shooting. WCCO’ Esme Murphy shares where the debate stands as of Friday evening.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay, with highs in the 80s, sunshine and less wind.
Minnesota farmers say they're cautiously optimistic after President Trump announced a deal with Beijing to buy more soybeans.
During the gun debate, there was a controversial confrontation — but what was actually said is triggering debate.
