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Target announced that it plans to start its deals one day earlier than Amazon. Its three-day Target Deal Days will run from June 20-22.
Following the lifting of mask mandates in the Twin Cities, health officials reported Wednesday 128 new cases of COVID-19 and zero additional deaths.
The Brown County Law Enforcement Center said there was an explosion on Water Street in New Ulm Tuesday evening.
A 28-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly stealing a car and crashing it in southern Minnesota.
An online fundraiser is seeking help to cover funeral expenses for the man who died Sunday in a Minneapolis pond.
Authorities in northern Minnesota are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run.
A Minnetonka toddler and her family got the incredible news that the "miracle drug" keeping her alive won't be discontinued after all.
Starting Tuesday, Minnesotans can earn a reward for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It's part of a new state program aimed at getting more shots in arms.
A cyberattack could have a serious ripple effect, all the way to your wallet.
Four wolves escaped from a wildlife center northeast of the Twin Cities last week, and half are now believed to be dead.
As a community prepares to say goodbye to one of three children shot in North Minneapolis, there has also been a push for more information to find the people responsible.
Tens of thousands of state of Minnesota employees received layoff notices that their jobs could be in jeopardy should the Legislature not agree to and pass a budget at the end of the month.
It's been one year since riots, looting and fire damaged hundreds of Twin Cities businesses -- with St. Paul's Midway neighborhood particularly hit hard.
About 70,000 people paid $12.50 to attend the five-day "Kickoff to Summer" event. It left many asking whether there's going to be a normal fair leading into the traditional Labor Day holiday.
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in George Floyd's death made his initial appearance Tuesday in federal court to face charges alleging he violated Floyd's civil rights by pinning the Black man to the pavement with his knee.
The challenge of Dry January can be tough for those who enjoy drinking , but it doesn't have to be a negative experience! Jeff Erkkila and Alex Zauner from Earl Giles Distillery and Lucille’s Tasting Room and Bottleshop show off some tasty non-potent potables.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps will warm into the upper 40s on Thursday in the Twin Cities, and into the 50s in some parts of Minnesota.
Minnesota’s top demographer says about 100,000 people leave Minnesota for somewhere else in the U.S., and just 100,000 people move here. Here’s how it impacts the state’s economy.
The superintendent of Lakeville schools has announced that inclusive posters that include the message “Black Lives Matter” will remain in place for now after the school board voted 4 to 3 to remove them.
Believe it or not, some elementary schools don’t have enough books, but one 8-year-old thought up a solution.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment building located on the 2400 block of Pillsbury Avenue South around 5:35 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
Outside the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, there was chanting and passion in a symbol known worldwide.
Postal workers across Minnesota and the United States are both delivering mail and receiving donations Saturday.
Saturday will be a little cooler than Friday, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 60s.
It's been a few years now since Anoka's Downtown Social District first started in 2023. It gives residents and visitors the chance to sip and stroll while supporting other local businesses.
A man was found dead in a wooded area around 2:30 p.m. Friday, after a short pursuit on an ATV, according to the Becker County Sheriff's Office.
Postal workers across Minnesota and the United States are both delivering mail and receiving donations Saturday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a driver hit a cyclist early Saturday morning.
Two canoers were rescued after a water emergency at the Island Lake Dam north of Duluth, Minnesota, Saturday morning.
According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and their outlook for this year, smoky skies just may be our new normal.
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.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
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.
Another race getting a lot of attention in Minnesota is for governor. In the DFL race for governor, the presumptive favorite is Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She has a large lead in the very early, limited polling that's been done and she has a huge lead in fundraising over all the other candidates. She joined Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Matt Little won 63% of the delegate vote in the first round, beating out state Rep. Kaela Berg and state Sen. Matt Klein.
In Minnesota's only congressional race without an incumbent in the fight, one of the DFL hopefuls emerged Saturday with the backing of his party. Our Conor Wight takes us to Burnsville, where a competitive democratic primary is now all but guaranteed.
Outside the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, there was chanting and passion in a symbol known worldwide.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
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.
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.
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.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment building located on the 2400 block of Pillsbury Avenue South around 5:35 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
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 co-owner of Lush Bar and Theatre said employees feel targeted after 3 people broke in and stole a safe containing cash and tips, with the bar now relying on a patron fundraiser to recover.
A former Minnetonka, Minnesota, school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Police in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, are searching for a suspect after an individual was injured in a shooting following an altercation on Friday morning.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
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.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Allisha Gray scored 16 of her 24 points in the second half, Angel Reese had 11 points and 14 rebounds in her debut for Atlanta and the Dream beat the Minnesota Lynx 91-90 in the season opener for both teams.
Byron Buxton doubled off the wall in left-center with one out in the 11th inning, scoring automatic runner Matt Wallner, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1.
Kirill Kaprizov scored first and assisted on the next two goals as the Minnesota Wild delivered the Colorado Avalanche their first defeat this postseason with a 5-1 victory in Game 3 of their second-round series.
Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense as the San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Defender Sidney Morin scored two goals in the third period, Kelly Pannek added an empty-netter with 1:07 left, and the Minnesota Frost beat the Montreal Victoire 3-1 to force a winner-take-all Game 5 in the PWHL playoffs.
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.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
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.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
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.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
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?
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Sunday will be breezy and top out around 60 before a warm up this week.
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.
Aside from a few morning clouds, high pressure moving in from Canada will make for a beautiful Mother's Day filled with sunshine in the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says it will be a beautiful Mother's Day filled with sunshine.
Mother's day will be pleasant with less wind and temperatures in the low 60s. Monday will be even warmer with temperatures in the high 60s. Rain does return next week. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares when we could see those rain chances.
The summer music tour season is almost here, but in addition to the big acts there's also a unique opportunity to see some special instruments. Violins of Hope is a program that recovers and restores string instruments that were played during the Holocaust. They're being played now by virtuosos and orchestras across Minnesota and CBS News' Jonah Kaplan spoke about them with one of the most famous fiddlers of all time.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield talks about her trip to Finland and what inspiried her to visit.
Members of the Upbeat Quartet, representing the City of Lakes Chorus, join Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to talk about their upcoming spring show.
Grief therapist Kelly Grosklags joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m. to talk about complicated feelings or feelings of sadness some experience on Mother's Day.
Another race getting a lot of attention in Minnesota is for governor. In the DFL race for governor, the presumptive favorite is Sen. Amy Klobuchar. She has a large lead in the very early, limited polling that's been done and she has a huge lead in fundraising over all the other candidates. She joined Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
