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A clipper will throw some light snow to southwestern Minnesota into Thursday afternoon, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. A winter weather advisory is in effect in that region until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than half an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
U.S. Navy veteran Robert "Red" Burrow is a living example of not giving up. Burrow used and sold drugs until a prison sentence and introduction to MACV changed his life. Now, he works to connect people to resources.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
For nine years, MACV and WCCO has been working together to help Veterans find a home for the holidays.
The Local, which opened in 1997, is turning Christmas upside down with The Gaelic Glow.
Metro Transit announced Wednesday that it won a $35 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration.
It's the first time in Head Coach Keegan Cook's era that the Gophers are heading to the Sweet 16.
Shardai Allen and eight others are accused of purchasing fentanyl pills from suppliers in Phoenix and hiding them inside stuffed animals.
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
A U.S. Army soldier who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II has been accounted for more than eight decades after he disappeared.
A woman is dead and a man is in custody with injuries following a shooting in a Maplewood apartment that prompted a shelter-in-place order Wednesday morning.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. Tense encounters are happening at private businesses. That has some people wondering what authority ICE agents have at places of business. WCCO Jeff Wagner gets answers from an immigration lawyer.
A legal battle has begun to try to force out federal agents out of Minnesota. The state, Minneapolis and St. Paul are working together to sue the Trump Administration. The next step could happen as soon as tomorrow. Minnesota is not the first state to fight back against federal enforcement. WCCO's Ashley Grams talked to an expert to find out whether this suit stands a chance.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a light band of rain showers will pass overnight but it'll stay mild.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
As ICE agents' numbers increase, videos of ICE activities have been circulating across social media. Jason Rantala sat down with a longtime federal officer from Minnesota to hear what he had to say.
Off-duty police officers in the Twin Cities have been "targeted" by federal agents looking for proof of U.S. citizenship, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said Tuesday.
Walz's office was served subpoenas along with the offices of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
Faith leaders held a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, newly-elected St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and others have been subpoenaed in a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers.
Thousands of students will return to Minnesota's largest university for the start of the spring semester on Tuesday.
Walz's office was served subpoenas along with the offices of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
Faith leaders held a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
A 76-year-old man is believed to be dead after a fire north of Duluth, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
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.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
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.
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.
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.
WCCO has been reporting on Minnesota businesses that are closing, or have empty dining rooms, due to ICE activity amid Operation Metro Surge Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains why Minnesota is different than other states when it comes to the immigrant workforce.
Employees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport took to the podium at a Metropolitan Airports Commission meeting Tuesday, saying fears are growing over Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of immigrants with paperwork to work in the country legally.
The Department of Justice served subpoenas Tuesday to several elected officials in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz. This comes days after WCCO learned the DOJ launched a probe into Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino said Tuesday everything his officers have done so far in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge has been by the book — and he accuses Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of "collusion and corruption" with what he calls "anarchist protestors"
Dozens of Minnesota faith leaders joined together Tuesday in St. Paul with one message: ICE needs to leave Minnesota.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
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.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Kristi Noem says DHS has arrested 3,000 "criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists and incredibly dangerous individuals" in the past six weeks. Among those people is a couple who have called Minnesota home since 1999. WCCO spoke with the three daughters they left behind, who are now fighting to get their parents back home.
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.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
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.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
Marcus Foligno had his first NHL hat trick to double his season goals total, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Monday night.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Minnesota Gophers rallied on Sunday after a fall on stage to win first in D1A pom for the fourth season in a row. This was the program's 24th national title.
Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
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."
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.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
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.
Light snow passes through parts of Minnesota Tuesday night, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
After a high near 7 on Thursday, the temperatures tumble. An extreme cold watch is in play from 9 p.m. Thursday until noon on Saturday, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
It's a colder-than-average week in Minnesota, and some light snow is expected to the south.
Temperatures are going to be dangerously cold by the end of this week, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Light snow passes through parts of Minnesota Tuesday night, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO has been reporting on Minnesota businesses that are closing, or have empty dining rooms, due to ICE activity amid Operation Metro Surge Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains why Minnesota is different than other states when it comes to the immigrant workforce.
Employees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport took to the podium at a Metropolitan Airports Commission meeting Tuesday, saying fears are growing over Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of immigrants with paperwork to work in the country legally.
Hewing Hotel mixologist Tony Joe shares a preview of the cocktail offerings.
The Department of Justice served subpoenas Tuesday to several elected officials in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz. This comes days after WCCO learned the DOJ launched a probe into Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
