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Now is the right time to check your furnace – for maintenance, safety and efficiency. And if you do a little web research, you'll be surprised how much money your can save for your family.
Minnesota lawmakers are turning up the heat on the state's major railroads to do something to alleviate congestion that's costing the state millions of dollars.
Federal immigration agents have searched a Minnesota restaurant as part of an investigation. Agents from Homeland Security Investigations searched the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet restaurant in West St. Paul Tuesday. The division is part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Card data of Supervalu and Albertsons shoppers may be at risk in another hack, the two supermarket companies said Monday.
Consumers are now paying record high ATM fees, according to a new survey by Bankrate.com. The average cost for using another bank's ATM nationwide is $4.35 per transaction. As for the Twin Cities, the survey shows the area has the nation's 12th-highest average ATM fee at $4.44
Five Minnesotans are among the 400 richest people in America, according to the Forbes 400 list which was released Monday morning. The highest-ranking Minnesotan is former Cargill CEO Whitney MacMillian, who is number 133. The Minneapolis resident and great-grandson of William Cargill is worth $3.9 billion.
Layoffs are expected at the Minnesota Zoo, according to zoo officials. Slumping attendance and rising operating costs are leading zoo officials to lay off and unknown number of workers.
Your next trip out of town could soon become a lot easier. Officials at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport laid out several changes they'd like to make on Tuesday.
A popular music venue appears to have shuttered for good. The 400 Bar was set to open at the Mall of America after its original location on the University of Minnesota's West Bank closed earlier this year. Photos show an eviction notice on the door of the 400 Bar.
With longer workweeks and busy kids' schedules, some of us feel like we aren't spending as much quality time with our families as we'd like. That's how Eric from Mounds View felt when he wrote to WCCO. He wanted to know: What happened to the 9-to-5 job? "It has changed dramatically," said Dr. Ernest Owens, a management professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Business.
We know how much Minnesotans love spending time outdoors, no matter the temperature. And so does a popular retailer that sells clothing and gear fit for active activities. L.L. Bean announced Tuesday that they're opening their first store in Minnesota.
The world's largest internet company could be building a distribution center in Minnesota. The Minneapolis/St Paul Business Journal says Amazon is looking to offer same day delivery in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
The UPS Store is expanding its public 3D printing services in 100 additional markets nationwide – and two metro locations in Minnesota are now on the list.
Lakeville-based Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling around 20,000 units of gas fireplaces, stoves, inserts and log sets due to a risk of gas leak and fire hazard.
The first Hy-Vee supermarket in the Twin Cities looks like it will go up in the northwest Minneapolis suburb of New Hope. The city says its council approved a purchase agreement Monday to sell the former Kmart and Wells Fargo site on 4200 Xylon Ave. North to the Iowa-based grocery store chain, which has been eyeing a move into the Twin Cities metro market.
She's one of the biggest names in basketball, but has never forgotten her hometown roots. Paige Bueckers is giving back to the Minnesota community that raised her.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said that there are a number of factors working against them.
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
A funeral will be held later this week for Master Sergeant Nicole Amor, a mother of two from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, who was killed in a drone attack in Kuwait.
Three townhomes in Lusten, Minnesota, were damaged in a fire on Monday afternoon, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A 53-year-old man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in Scandia Valley Township, Minnesota, on Sunday morning.
A 22-year-old man died in a crash in Meeker County, Minnesota, early Saturday morning.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the Minnesota communities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of this weekend's massive blizzard.
The word of the day Sunday in southern Minnesota was "challenging," with snow conditions making roads difficult to navigate.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
A federal judge in Massachusetts is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in the U.S. The judge issued an administrative stay on Friday.
A last-minute decision by a federal judge is sparing the legal status of hundreds of people in Minnesota. It allows Somali to keep their Temporary Protected Status, at least for now. President Donald Trump wanted that protection to end at midnight. Ubah Ali is here to explain.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
Delta is canceling flights at Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of expected significant snow and winds starting Saturday evening through Sunday, the airline said Friday.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said that there are a number of factors working against them.
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.
Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor will release a report Tuesday that looks into how some Medicaid fraud schemes were investigated in the state.
Leaders of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 say all district schools are closed Tuesday "out of an abundance of caution" after "multiple schools received threats."
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate, accused of throwing a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to where her then-tenant was staying, has been convicted in the 2024 incident, according to court records.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Can a quick workout and your phone reveal something about your heart health? Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School say yes, and they've built an app to prove it.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards will miss the next several games with inflammation in his right knee with the team in the thick of the race for playoff position in the Western Conference.
Minnesota has dismissed women's hockey coach Brad Frost after 19 seasons.
She's one of the biggest names in basketball, but has never forgotten her hometown roots. Paige Bueckers is giving back to the Minnesota community that raised her.
The Northfield boys basketball team is set to play in their first state tournament in 94 years. The Raiders beat Austin 60-51 in the section final to earn their state berth
Talking Points is tracking a partisan push to end surveillance pricing this legislative session.
This session, a bipartisan bill to end surveillance pricing is moving forward at the Minnesota Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Minnesota DFL Rep. Erin Koegel about the push and how the ban could protection your personal data.
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, says she now regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act last year.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Grace Arnold, Department of Commerce commissioner about what's driving rising insurance premiums and what you should look from in home insurance coverage.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
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 light snow will fall overnight and could cause some slickness for the morning commute.
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 Twin Cities could be in for another round of snow Tuesday night.
By tomorrow afternoon, we start to melt the weekend's snow. Highs could hit the low 40s, which is average, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Just as cleanup is underway after a weekend snowstorm, some more snow is on the way for Minnesota.
A little of the white stuff didn't stop people from celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Ashley Grams met some Minnesotans also decked out in green, making the most of the night.
A last-minute decision by a federal judge is sparing the legal status of hundreds of people in Minnesota. It allows Somali to keep their Temporary Protected Status, at least for now. President Donald Trump wanted that protection to end at midnight. Ubah Ali is here to explain.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says light snow will fall overnight and could cause some slickness for the morning commute.
It's a challenging time for the U.S. healthcare industry. In Minneapolis, there's a strong possibility the state's largest trauma center could have to close. As our Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield reports, that could be devastating for anyone dealing with an emergency.
A final farewell for a fallen Minnesota hero. But as Jason Rantala shows us, this soldier's legacy will keep growing long after she's laid to rest.