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The officer of the year awards recognize not only the men and women in blue, but the civilians who make a difference in the department.
The funding cut in the House bill means bus and light rail services may be reduced by 40 percent.
Minnesota health officials say they are investigating an outbreak of measles in Hennepin County.
Come Springtime, some April showers can develop into even more -- that's why this week is Severe Weather Awareness week.
The victim was 27-year-old D'Angelo Masterjohn, who friends say was attempting a new start in life.
A regulatory committee in Minneapolis rejected Tuesday the revised settlement between city officials and the Northeast liquor store Surdyk's, which is facing punishment for selling booze on a Sunday last month.
Minnesota lawmakers may be close to a deal that would finally put the state in line with federal ID requirements.
Authorities say a 25-year-old St. Paul man was killed in one of two shootings in the city Monday afternoon.
A Jordan woman faces criminal charges after a Blooming Prairie police officer says she threw a Dairy Queen Blizzard in his face in March.
"Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro is bringing his elaborate cakes and pastry creations to the Mall of America.
Meeker County officials say the county is experiencing a 911 outage Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order that seeks to make changes to a visa program that brings in high-skilled workers.
Gorillaz, arguably the world's biggest virtual band, is heading to North America for the first time in 7 years – with one stop planned for Minneapolis.
Hundreds of protesters are calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns while they wait for the Republican to arrive at a Wisconsin manufacturing company.
The head of Minnesota's labor relations agency and a member of Gov. Mark Dayton's cabinet has died.
Warm weather is leading to an early start to mosquito season. You're looking at mosquito larvae — the first one the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District found this year.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says we'll enjoy temps in the 60s again on Wednesday, but a cooldown and rain are on the way.
On Wednesday, several nurses and physicians will highlight the impact of a plan to close down the intensive care unit at the Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley.
The latest inflation update shows some relief at the grocery store. But families are still shelling out for one major staple.
Two dogs are safe with their family after a new tool helped firefighters get them out of a burning house.
New details have emerged in the investigation into last week's fatal crash that killed a girl and critically injured another child in Brooklyn Center.
The attorney for Julio Sosa-Celis, the Venezuelan national who was shot by federal immigration officer Christian Castro earlier this year in north Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, says her client is devastated by his release from a Texas jail.
A delay to a federal law that would bring major changes to the hemp industry is a step closer to becoming a reality.
Vance Boelter, who was federally sentenced to two life terms for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what officials say was a politically motivated attack, will make his second appearance in state court Wednesday.
Alonzo Williams Jr., 26, was sentenced to nearly 73 years in prison, while Dantrell Clark, 25, was sentenced to almost 60 years in prison, according to court documents.
Police in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, have an adult man in custody after social media threats were made towards both schools in the area on Tuesday.
Officials in northern Minnesota say a 43-year-old man drowned while paddleboarding with his daughter Tuesday.
A woman tried mailing a package through Graphic Mailbox in Northfield last week when a staff member noticed something strange.
A Minnesota teenager is being recognized for helping stop an alleged school shooting plot in Pennsylvania.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
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.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The attorney for Julio Sosa-Celis, the Venezuelan national who was shot by federal immigration officer Christian Castro earlier this year in north Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, says her client is devastated by his release from a Texas jail.
A delay to a federal law that would bring major changes to the hemp industry is a step closer to becoming a reality.
Days after Christian Castro was released from Texas custody, the lawyer for Julio Sosa-Celis tells WCCO she's worried the ICE agent will fill to Mexico.
Vance Boelter, who was federally sentenced to two life terms for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what officials say was a politically motivated attack, will make his second appearance in state court Wednesday.
A delay to a federal law that would bring major changes to the hemp industry is a step closer to becoming a reality.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
New details have emerged in the investigation into last week's fatal crash that killed a girl and critically injured another child in Brooklyn Center.
The attorney for Julio Sosa-Celis, the Venezuelan national who was shot by federal immigration officer Christian Castro earlier this year in north Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, says her client is devastated by his release from a Texas jail.
Vance Boelter, who was federally sentenced to two life terms for killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what officials say was a politically motivated attack, will make his second appearance in state court Wednesday.
Alonzo Williams Jr., 26, was sentenced to nearly 73 years in prison, while Dantrell Clark, 25, was sentenced to almost 60 years in prison, according to court documents.
A Twin Cities family is making a passionate plea for help to find who killed their loved one. They say the whole thing is a total mystery.
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health announced Tuesday that they completed the merger.
This year, your kid may be more likely to catch a back-to-school bug, as fewer students are getting their shots than at any time in the past decade.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
The legendary Minneapolis duo looks back on the Fair, a friendship that began as teenagers, the origin of "Jimmy Jam," and the challenge of turning more than 500 recordings into one homecoming show.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's more than 300 vendors keeping people fed at the Minnesota State Fair. That's a lot of competition for your cash and the limited space in your stomach.
The corn goes from a farm field west of the Twin Cities to the busy ovens on the fairgrounds.
There's a buzz at the fairgrounds as vendors, exhibitors and 4-H families get ready to welcome millions of people across a very specific stretch of time. Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days? Good Question.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
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.
Wednesday will top out in the mid 80s with sun and more stickiness, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
Storms linger into Wednesday morning, mainly across southern Minnesota, with heavy rain and gusty winds possible.
Storms linger into Wednesday morning with heavy rain and gusty winds possible, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says things are going to get humid again.
The transition into fall may be the perfect opportunity for families to reset and reconnect, even if their summer wasn't exactly picture-perfect, says relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft.
Teething is one of those baby milestones that can raise a lot of questions for new parents. When does it start? What symptoms are normal? And what actually helps when your baby is uncomfortable? Dr. Gigi Chawla, head of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, has the answers.
The Apple Donut Ham Grinder and Banana Butterscotch Barnraiser are just two of the many reasons to visit the Farmers Union Coffee Shop at the Minnesota State Fair.
Wednesday will top out in the mid 80s with sun and more stickiness, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Days after Christian Castro was released from Texas custody, the lawyer for Julio Sosa-Celis tells WCCO she's worried the ICE agent will fill to Mexico.
