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As the Minnesota primary fast approaches, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced they will endorsing the incumbent DFL congressional representatives for reelection.
One influential pork company has received most of the money from an Iowa program designed to support farmers who euthanized their hogs after the coronavirus devastated their industry, newly released data shows.
With the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
A beloved toy store in southern Minnesota says it reported customers to law enforcement for abusing an exemption in the governor's face mask mandate.
In the past three days, police have removed over 176 grams of suspected methamphetamine in the city of Hibbing.
The day after Gov. Tim Walz announced his decision on how classes will be held for Minnesota students this fall, state health officials recorded 779 more cases of the coronavirus and six more deaths.
Beginning Friday, only three beaches in Minneapolis will have lifeguards on duty.
At 10p.m. Friday, the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 between Interstate 35W and Highway 280 will close for construction.
In the 21-page plan, three of those pages address this particular question. If there's a confirmed case, first you identify close contacts of that person while they were infectious.
With the recent announcement about how Minnesota students will start the school year, many of you have shared your questions with us online.
The iPads can also be used by COVID-19 patients to talk to their nurse or doctor to prevent possible exposure to the virus.
For a district to reopen, it first has to look at the COVID-19 case numbers in its county for the last two weeks. That determines whether it can open for full in-person learning.
Police say one man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was reportedly not cooperating with investigators.
The St. Paul district will begin the school year with 100% distance learning, joining Minneapolis in staying completely online at least to start the year.
After getting a cough and fever, Bernie Goldblatt went for a COVID test on April 1. The 68-year-old was immediately put into an ambulance and rushed to the hospital.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a shower or two is possible on Saturday, but they won't be terribly impactful.
The Minnesota Vikings will face the San Francisco 49s on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium for the home opener. Pauleen Le talks with superfan Jason Harmon — and she also attempts to break the team record for the 40-year dash!
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will have a similar look and feel to the last few days in the Twin Cities.
A fundraiser is helping send Burnsville police officers to Washington D.C. for Police Week next year, where the names of officers Paul Elmstrand and Matt Ruge will be dedicated to the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall.
Get out your fabric, needles and string this weekend. Shayla Reaves visits GE Designs in Chaska, host of the International Quilting Festival that will run through Monday.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 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 12 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 returned 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 12 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.
Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather.
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.
Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days will top out near 20.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it'll be colder tomorrow.
Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather.
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.
