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After a number of recent derailments, including spills and explosions, a panel headed by Minnesota Senator Al Franken convened in Minneapolis Wednesday to hear ideas for preventing and preparing for such disasters.
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is reinstating one priest and removing another from active ministry. Interim Archbishop Bernard Hebda said Wednesday the Rev. Joseph Gallatin was removed after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.
Fake solicitors have been using the name of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities to get donations.
There must be a reason why traditions never die. One hundred years ago, John H. Keenan developed the "Tunnel of Love" that's now become a traditional centerpiece of the Minnesota State Fair. The attraction, located on the southwest corner of Carnes and Underwood on the State Fairgrounds, is as nostalgic as it is popular.
Wednesday was Read and Ride Day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and WCCO-TV learned some things about craft beer, Minnesota music and llamas.
A number of signs around Lake Calhoun were altered on Wednesday to obscure the name of the recently controversial Minnesota historical figure. John C. Calhoun was a former war department secretary who helped bring Fort Snelling to Minnesota.
A fixture on Minnesota airwaves for decades, WCCO-TV anchor Mike Binkley announced Wednesday that he plans to retire from the business after 34 years. He announced his decision on Facebook.
The State Patrol is looking to recognize the heroic deeds of a good Samaritan who helped save a driver from a burning semi earlier this week.
Recently, I had the fun and unique opportunity discuss Minnesota weather with Ingo Zamperoni a correspondent for ADR/WDR television in Germany.
One of Minnesota's medical marijuana manufacturers is delaying its plans to open two more dispensaries this fall, including a clinic in western Minnesota.
For anyone that lives, works, shops, drives or even just sets foot in Minneapolis, it's clear there is a strong cyclist culture. So, it's a bit surprising that with the rising of Minnesota's craft beer movement there has never before been an organized ride. Especially in Northeast, an area that could be considered the epicenter for both beer and bikes.
Officials say a motorcyclist died early Monday morning after a crash in Lakeville.
Prince is celebrating the arrival of his newest album in style, with a three-night party at Paisley Park. Prince announced on Twitter his plans to hold an "International Dance Party" over Labor Day weekend, beginning Friday.
About 4 a.m. Wednesday morning, lightning hit the top of St. Helena Catholic Church in south Minneapolis.
Funeral plans have been set for the St. Paul firefighter and paramedic who died suddenly earlier this week. Shane Clifton, 39, worked as a firefighter and paramedic for the St. Paul Fire Department at Station No. 14.
