Late Spring, Warm August Push Back Apple Harvest
A Minnesota September tradition is a bit trickier this year. Because of the warm August, the apple crop is behind schedule. That makes picking them a little bit different.
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A Minnesota September tradition is a bit trickier this year. Because of the warm August, the apple crop is behind schedule. That makes picking them a little bit different.
MNsure is under fire, again. This time it's because of an employee accidentally sent out an email containing the personal information of thousands of Minnesotans.
Michelle Kelm-Helgen, the chair of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Authority, says it's important the review was done.
Minnesota's attempt to use electronic gambling in bars as a Vikings stadium revenue source has proven to be a bust. Even Gov. Mark Dayton admits as much in a Minnesota Public Radio News report Friday analyzing how early assumptions proved so wrong.
Achieving pancake perfection is no easy task. So WCCO viewers helped Matt Brickman track down the best flapjacks in Minnesota. The winner ended up sending him nearly to Iowa: Bud's Cafe in Bricelyn. Tom Hughes is a man who lets his hotcakes speak for themselves.
Despite owing his victims more than $1 million, a Twin Cities chiropractor twice convicted of fraud again has his license to practice. Fifteen years ago, Randy Miland served two years in prison for a Ponzi scheme. He later served another three years for a real estate investment scam. A judge ordered Miland to pay more than one-and-a-half million dollars in restitution. That hasn't happened.
We all know that working out is good for your body, but it also can make aging more comfortable.
In what is being compared to New York City's Grand Central Station, Minneapolis is getting its very own transit center. The Target Field Transit Center will be an entertainment and sports hub where all things RAIL will connect.
When it comes to Apple, John O'Brien Schroeder is excited to take a bite out of what the newest iPhone has to offer. "The iPhone 5S has touch ID, which has the method of unlocking the phone by your fingerprint," O'Brien Schroeder said. O'Brien Schroeder works for Team Technology in Woodbury. They've specialized in Apple products for more than 30 years.
In 2013, 91 percent of us own some sort of cell phone. Fifty-six percent own a smart phone. It wasn't until 2007 that we saw what's now considered the first smartphone – the iPhone. The iPhone 5 is now the top selling phone in US, followed by the Samsung Galaxy S III.
The socks are coming off and the juices will be flowing this weekend at Carlos Creek Winery. The annual Grape Stomp gives visitors a chance to see and feel how wine was made the old-fashioned way, starting with a pair of bare feet.
Some University of Minnesota students are facing some unexpected charges, while the U said it will soon have it all straightened out. The university said a programming glitch added $1,000 to 1,800 students' bills for the semester.
A restaurant that tries to bring fine dining to the masses got a lot of help from those masses on Tuesday night. Travail in Robbinsdale closed down in April to change locations to a bigger space. On Tuesday it started a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to help build it with the goal of $75,000 in the next 30 days.
Minnesota's new health insurance program is under fire Tuesday from the state's African-American leaders. They say MNsure is ignoring groups who have been working for years to sign up the uninsured.
With HD TVs and in-home theaters, fewer people are heading out to the movies. But AMC's new luxury theatre in Coon Rapids could change that. After four months of renovations, the 16 screens are enhanced and ready for customers, said Ryan Noonan with AMC Theatres. It starts with open-style concession stands.
A 21-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning.
A ground stop issued earlier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport due to weather has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
A man shot in south Minneapolis Thursday evening should survive, police say.
A Minnesota woman has filed a claim against the U.S. government over her treatment during an arrest by federal agents.
The men who recorded the video say they released it so the world could get a fuller understanding of what happened beyond the viral clip.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to end a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.
A farm in Monticello, Minnesota, is recovering after a barn fire on Saturday killed dozens of animals, according to the facility.
Kale Misegades averaged a 36 point double-double this season as his Henning Hornets went undefeated until the state semifinal, where they got upset in overtime to the eventual state champs.
"I lost six of my battle buddies who were sitting pretty close to me and that's a struggle within itself. The invisible wounds are hard to heal," Sgt. Cory Hicks said.
Mitchell Bechtold, who is pastor for four churches in the area, has now filmed more than 40 churches across central Minnesota, with many still ahead.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
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.
The man accused of attacking two lawmakers and their spouses is expected back in court.
A Minnesota woman has filed a claim against the U.S. government over her treatment during an arrest by federal agents.
Aliya Rahman alleges she was unlawfully arrested and mistreated by ICE agents.
A new, but fragile, ceasefire is now underway in the Middle East.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
A man shot in south Minneapolis Thursday evening should survive, police say.
Federal agents say they executed criminal search warrants at two Twin Cities stores on Thursday as part of an investigation into $2.1 million of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud.
A federal jury convicted a Minnesota man of illegally possessing a machine gun while on the way to a Twin Cities high school graduation.
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced for criminal vehicular homicide in a crash last year in Independence, Minnesota, that killed an 11-year-old girl, according to court records filed Wednesday.
A 21-year-old White Bear Lake, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty on Thursday in a fatal high-speed crash that killed two young men during a street race last summer.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are searching for solutions, trying to lend a hand to Hennepin Healthcare before it's too late.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through.
With a billion in Medicaid cuts, Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that serves people with or without insurance, will likely close if state lawmakers don't act.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
Minnesota clinched the program's first NCAA finals appearance in women's gymnastics, joining top three seeds Oklahoma, Florida and LSU to battle for the national title.
The Minnesota Lynx re-signed five-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier, who's coming off one of the most productive seasons in WNBA history.
The Minnesota Wild have entered the playoffs with fully professed confidence in both of their goalies.
A north Minneapolis dance coach wants to give her team a glimpse at greatness.
The Minnesota Vikings own nine picks in the NFL draft this year after missing the playoffs last season.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
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.
Thunderstorms are rolling through the metro area, and there's some chance for stronger storms in southeastern Minnesota.
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.
Rain should arrive in the late morning and continue into the afternoon. Some stronger storms could hit far southeastern Minnesota, with wind, hail and tornadoes possible.
A passing cold front will bring showers and storms to the Twin Cities on Friday, as well as a big drop in temperatures.
A passing cold front will bring showers and storms to the Twin Cities on Friday, as well as a big drop in temperatures.
Electric Fetus in Minneapolis is getting ready to host its annual Record Store Day tomorrow with DJ sets, live music food and special deals.
Luke Panek, insurance restoration expert with Lindus Construction has a list of five things to do to protect your home.
Roxanne Heaton, Executive Director of Minnetonka Center for the Arts joins the WCCO Mid-Morning crew along with stone carving teacher Frank Picos.
Thunderstorms are rolling through the metro area, and there's some chance for stronger storms in southeastern Minnesota.
Walking is the most popular way of being active, but it may not be enough to keep a person healthy.