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Officials say a southern Minnesota dam and nearby bridge that almost collapsed earlier this summer after a bout of heavy rain and prompted a federal emergency declaration will be torn down.
"It's important for us that the work we do is representative of not just one group of people but a lot of different communities," said Lorenz Esguerra, CEO of Folklore Agency.
There are 33 official new foods to savor at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair. But several other new options are flying just under the radar.
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
SpaceX is waiting for better weather in the splashdown zone where the crew will end its five-day mission.
A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection to his role in an explosion at an apartment in Blaine that occurred while his young child had been inside.
Fire officials say a lightning strike preceded a house fire in north Minneapolis amid Monday night's severe thunderstorms, leading firefighters to rescue four dogs inside.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
An early morning shooting at a downtown Minneapolis light rail station left one person injured, according to the Metro Transit Police Department.
The owner of the water buffalo has surrendered the animal to police and an investigation into how it got loose in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is being conducted.
Court records show Lucas Strassburg, 37, received a 52-month sentence Monday. He pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicular homicide in July.
A 54-year-old man drowned after going swimming in the Pine River on Wednesday evening.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents held a special meeting Tuesday morning where they declined to divest from certain investments related to Israel.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced a wave of cuts to comply with the 53-man roster deadline Tuesday. Among those released from the team is a 2022 first-round pick.
For the first time anyone can remember, including Minnesota State Fair officials, the opening of the gates was delayed by two hours on Tuesday morning after storms raged across the Twin Cities late Monday and through the overnight.
Ex-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, a graduate of Roosevelt, visited his high school to talk about President Trump, ICE, a possible run for governor and more. Ventura called ICE "the draft-dodging coward's Gestapo" and said the U.S. is a "third-world country."
Robin Anthony-Evenson, with the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, shares a preview.
Rachael Dashiell, with Animal Humane Society, shares a preview of the service and events the agency is offering soon.
A band of snow will move across Minnesota on Friday night, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
ICE agents continue to work across the Twin Cities, detaining people. One raid took place in a highly publicized manner at a Target in Richfield.
The Optum executive and mom to three is chairing the KPMG Women's LPGA Championship on the same course where the Ryder Cup has been played.
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
A man shot by a Plymouth, Minnesota, police officer during a domestic disturbance call last November was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
A long-vacant corporate campus in south Minneapolis could soon be transformed into a sprawling mixed-use development featuring housing, healthcare, retail and educational facilities.
A grassroots movement is pushing for a new property tax to help fund schools in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, the largest of its kind in Minnesota.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
A 65-year-old man was killed late Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle near Bemidji, Minnesota.
Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
A police officer was shot in the southern Minnesota city of St. Peter Thursday night, authorities said.
One of five cannabis testing sites in Minnesota is shutting down, citing exorbitant costs as the reason.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Minnesota's chief federal district court judge issued a scathing ruling condemning the Trump administration's criminal investigation into Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled the investigation was politically motivated, unconstitutional and without merit. Esme Murphy reports that ruling is a major setback in the Trump administration's effort to punish Minnesota for the resistance to Operation Metro Surge.
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
A Trump administration plan would charge legal immigrants seeking citizenship $570 more in application fees while eliminating waivers and fee reductions for low-income applicants.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
A man shot by a Plymouth, Minnesota, police officer during a domestic disturbance call last November was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration's use of grand jury subpoenas against Minnesota state and local officials was retaliatory and unlawful, finding no legitimate investigatory justification for them.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the head and hand late Saturday night near Minneapolis' Bossen Field Park.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Twin Cities native Michael Larsen, better known as Eyedea, made a name for himself with his freestyle battle rap skills and as one-half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities.
Kyler Fedko forced the issue in Triple-A, slugging his way from St. Paul to Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
The Optum executive and mom to three is chairing the KPMG Women's LPGA Championship on the same course where the Ryder Cup has been played.
Instead of traditional sheet music, musicians learn songs through colors, shapes, symbols and other familiar tools.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we start out dry tomorrow before rain arrives in the 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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be quiet tonight with a mostly cloudy sky and temps falling back to 60.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says storms will move in tomorrow afternoon, and could potentially be severe.
After Friday's storms, homeowners could face more than just roof damage. Derek James looks at the contractors targeting storms victims and the insurance changes that could leave you paying more out of pocket.
The Twins most recent call-up Kyler Fedko is still looking for his first big league hit. Ren Clayton caught up with him and his father who's still celebrating his son's major league debut.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we start out dry tomorrow before rain arrives in the afternoon.
Caught on camera, a police chase in Chaska, but not the kind you'd expect.
Clear bags filled with snacks at Target Field as fans reacted to a strike rarely seen at the ballpark. Ubah Ali heard from concession workers staging a walk-off, but feel far from winning.
A passionate plea tonight from some parents in Minnesota's largest school district. They say their schools desperately need more money. The district says the plan to increase funding means a historic tax hike for homeowners. Jason Rantala was at tonight's school-board meeting where there's a battle to get a budget fix on the November ballot.
