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Five south Minneapolis gang members have been sentenced to prison for a violent drug trafficking conspiracy.
CenturyLink has announced approximately 150 employee positions will be terminated in Minnesota.
A Missouri woman said she nearly died of a heart condition at age 28 because tried to ignore the symptoms.
A Virginia woman visiting her grandfather in North Carolina won a $100,000 lottery jackpot after taking her elder's advice.
Airport officials say they're getting ready for even more travelers this year. They say the heaviest peaks will be on Fridays. And they have some tips.
A woman who was driving home from the hospital just three days after giving birth to her fourth child stopped to help save a truck driver from a massive fire that shut down two Indiana interstates.
The fire broke out around 4 a.m. A passer-by called 911 after seeing smoke on the 3700 block of Washington Avenue.
Minnesota's precinct caucuses are likely to be less raucous this year — and less crowded than in the past. That's because the state has shifted its presidential preference process away from caucuses and into a primary election that's part of Super Tuesday next month.
An Arizona man celebrated four months of sobriety by allegedly getting drunk and stealing a motorcycle, authorities said.
Amy Klobuchar is headed to Fargo as part of a three-state Midwestern swing.
Campaign finance disclosures made to the Federal Election Commission on Thursday offered the clearest look yet at who will have the resources to forge on deep into the calendar and who will be forced to soon reckon with the sustainability of their candidacy.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, with the support of Gov. Tim Walz, has reaffirmed the boundaries of the Mille Lacs Reservation.
Southerly winds are pushing warm air into Minnesota, setting the stage for a warm February weekend, with sunny skies and highs well above average.
As the 2020 presidential race heats up, Minnesotans will soon have the chance to weigh in on which candidate they believe should represent their party come November.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says that the recycling plant north of the Twin Cities where a fire raged for days this week should be held "criminally liable" for its negligence.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says storms will move into western Minnesota after midnight tonight and could bring strong winds.
The Minneapolis Park and Rec board says a union counterproposal will cost be more costly than a previous one.
Two people in their 70s are dead after being trapped inside their home during a fire in Le Sueur County.
The Republican National Convention is taking place in Milwaukee this week. At the forefront is the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. As the RNC prepares to begin on Monday, it is revamping its security plan.
We're getting our first look at damage caused by severe weather overnight. The worst of it in the metro happening northwest of the Twin Cities. Hail as large as softballs pummeled cities like Big Lake and Monticello. Our Jason Rantala gives us a look at the aftermath.
St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her will be sworn in on Friday afternoon, kicking off a three-year term.
From severe weather to extreme heat and everything in between, 2025 was a year full of big swings and big storms across Minnesota.
According to the Coon Rapids Police Department, the crash happened in the area of 119th Avenue Northwest and Northdale Boulevard Northwest at approximately 3:45 p.m.
Kaholy Her will be sworn in as mayor of Minnesota's capital city on Friday, officially kicking off her three-year term.
Not many people were outside on Thursday morning, but those who were shared their hopes for 2026. Many said they were starting off the year with a sense of optimism.
A man is dead and a person is in custody after an apparent shooting near Wolverton on New Year's Day, according to the Wilkin County Sheriff's Office.
From severe weather to extreme heat and everything in between, 2025 was a year full of big swings and big storms across Minnesota.
According to Minnesota Lottery, one Minnesota Millionaire Raffle ticket was sold at a Holiday Stationstore in Coon Rapids on 13051 NW Round Lake Blvd. The other was sold in International Falls at Forestland Sales on 1111 3rd St.
As a new year begins, there are several new laws taking effect in Minnesota.
The Steele County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding a missing teenager, last seen in early December.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her will be sworn in on Friday afternoon, kicking off a three-year term.
Her will be the first woman and Asian person to become mayor in the state’s capitol city.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Audits completed in the past 10 years show that Minnesota has lacked the teeth to properly vet attendance records and go after possible fraudsters proactively.
Right now, Minnesota's child care system is in the national spotlight. But months ago, the federal government told state officials they needed to make serious improvements. As our Conor Wight shows us, the state was told that a lack of oversight could increase the risk of fraud, waste and abuse.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
While no illness has been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 54 stores in the state were affected by Gold Star Distribution's recall.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
A man is dead and a person is in custody after an apparent shooting near Wolverton on New Year's Day, according to the Wilkin County Sheriff's Office.
A Minneapolis day care says that vandals damaged the facility early this week, after a YouTube video purporting to expose fraud among day cares in the Twin Cities metro area went viral.
The ringleader of what authorities called the largest pandemic fraud case in the United States has been ordered to forfeit more than $5 million.
Twin Cities police say they believe there could be more victims of a 37-year-old man charged earlier this month with child sex crimes.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative is a tap room, a brewery, coffee shop and an event center on Marshall Street in northeast Minneapolis. During Christmas, it was unfortunately a community for thieves.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Harrison Smith's 14th year as a steadying presence and energizing force in the secondary for the Minnesota Vikings has hardly been smooth.
All eyes will be on the University of Minnesota dance team this month as they hope to add to their 23 national titles at the UDA Dance Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier said Thursday she will undergo surgery, sidelining her for the upcoming season of the 3-on-3 basketball league she cofounded.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned to practice on Wednesday, with his injured throwing hand improving enough to give him an opportunity to play in the final game of the season.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
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.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
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.
Temps are set to warm up over the weekend, with a light snow system moving in on Sunday afternoon.
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.
High pressure is moving in and will dominate our weather pattern for most of the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Highs will reach the teens in the Twin Cities as clouds linger.
The cold will stick around in Minnesota on Friday, but a warmer turn is coming.
Temps are set to warm up over the weekend, with a light snow system moving in on Sunday afternoon.
Her will be the first woman and Asian person to become mayor in the state’s capitol city.
Evolution experts note that humans are far from the only animals that demonstrate kissing in nature, even beyond primates.
"Man about town" Phil Thompson shares a preview of the shows that are coming to the Twin Cities area for the first month of 2026.
"I tell you what I know, when I know it and how I know it. And when I get it wrong, I'll tell you that too," Dokoupil says.
