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Baby George made international headlines after American sailors rescued him in the Korean War. WCCO-TV was there to witness a moment 66 years in the making, as the Minnesota medic who took care of George sees him face-to-face for the first time in six decades.
It all starts with a sensor you swallow.
In a state known for a giant lumberjack and the first Somali-American Congresswoman, it might be surprising that 80 percent of Minnesotans are white -- that's compared to 60 percent of all Americans.
Allina Health announced Monday it will temporarily impose visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals due to widespread influenza.
Outside Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis, a quiet holiday ended in a violent thud.
Though the Minnesota State Fair announced ticket prices are going up in 2019, Esme Murphy has a way you can beat the price hike right now.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" That's what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said years ago. Across the Twin Cities, people showed what a few hours and a few hundred hands can do.
The government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history – is estimated in 31 days to have cost the American economy almost as much as the $5.7 billion President Trump has demanded for his proposed southern border wall.
In 2002, the singer Sparkle, whose real name is Stephanie Edwards, claimed her niece was the underage girl in an infamous sex video featuring R. Kelly. Although a jury acquitted R. Kelly, the Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly" now credits Sparkle with shining a light on some of his alleged abuses.
A lawyer for the family of an incapacitated Arizona woman who gave birth in a long-term care facility said she is not in a coma as previously reported. The Arizona Republic reported Friday that attorney John Micheaels said the 29-year-old woman has "significant intellectual disabilities" and does not speak but has some ability to move, responds to sounds and is able to make facial gestures.
Superior Police say a 60-year-old rural Superior man is dead after driving a vehicle over the side of the Belknap Street and U.S. Highway 2 viaduct.
Police say a man was injured when a plow truck struck another truck Saturday in Ellsworth Township, Wisconsin.
Johnsonville is recalling more than 48,000 pounds of frozen raw pork patties, sold at Walmart, Kroger and other major grocery chains, due to concerns they may contain rubber.
The iconic rock band behind the 80s hits "I Want To Know What Love Is" and "Waiting For A Girl Like You" is slated to play Treasure Island Resort & Casino on May 26.
Family members of Brainerd, Minnesota native Corey Borg say he was killed last week by an avalanche while skiing in New Mexico.
A Minnesota woman has been a trailblazer in the profession for more than three decades.
You have the chance to help families impacted by the Park Tavern tragedy. Bunny's Bar and Grill in St. Louis Park is donating a portion of its sales to the victims and their families.
Deputies are searching for the person they believe assaulted and killed a woman, plus more of the day's top stories.
Summer stays with us for the next two days, with temperatures still in the mid-80s, humidity and lots of sunshine.
This is the 18th homicide in St. Paul this year.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
The city council does not have the ability to impeach Mayor Her, based on the city's charter. The charter spells out several conditions that need to be met for a petition to be successful.
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
From weather worries to harvest headaches, growing a produce business is tough work.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including local festivals and the start of some fall activities.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
The 1,200 residents who call New Richland, Minnesota, home won't forget Saturday, when nine inches of pouring rain led to flooding in town.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor, says she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
The man convicted on federal murder charges for attacking Minnesota lawmakers last year is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
The city council does not have the ability to impeach Mayor Her, based on the city's charter. The charter spells out several conditions that need to be met for a petition to be successful.
St. Paul's police chief is suing the mayor for what he calls her "repeated pattern of sexually harassing conduct." WCCO's Conor Wight took those allegations to the city council.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
Hassan Ahmed Hussen pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting early Thursday morning near City Hall.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
Kyler Murray is grateful to be back with the Minnesota Vikings this week after a concussion forced him out of his first game.
Kirill Kaprizov quickly became close friends with Mats Zuccarello when he joined the Minnesota Wild.
Kayla McBride scored 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx closed the regular season by cruising to a 86-66 victory that pushed the Indiana Fever into sixth place entering the WNBA playoffs.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office said its preliminary findings in the investigation into the White Bear Lake house fire that killed NHL journalist Jessi Pierce and her three young children earlier this year was accidental and likely caused by electrical equipment.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
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.
Minnesota is in between a couple of weak systems, so expect a dry Friday with clouds sticking around for most of it.
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.
The metro will get a dry yet cloudy end to the work week, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will be mostly cloudy overnight and that will carry over into tomorrow.
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor, says she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
A Minnesota sailor living in California came home from nearly a year overseas to find an upsetting surprise.
A woman told police a masked man with a gun grabbed her as she left a business in Roseville, Minnesota, Wednesday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A.J., Beret and Shayla share their picks for weekend fun across Minnesota.
The man convicted on federal murder charges for attacking Minnesota lawmakers last year is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
