North Loop Green signals a bright future ahead for downtown Minneapolis
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
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Mall of America holds summit on rising organized retail theft, stores vow "no more"
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
Target closes 9 stores in 4 cities due to spike in organized retail crime
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
Xcel program helps Minnesotans reduce cost of charging an EV
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Country star Morgan Wallen to bring world tour to U.S. Bank Stadium next year
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
University of Minnesota announces new "Kudos" apple variety
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
Over $60 million in missing money returned to Minnesotans during 2023 fiscal year
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
Twin Cities art gallery selling "the rookie card of Bob Ross paintings" for $10 million
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
Tettegouche State Park voted as top "hidden gem" to see fall foliage
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
Minneapolis gallery selling Bob Ross' 1st work from "Joy of Painting" for $10M, plus shipping
A Minneapolis art gallery is offering collectors the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece by the late Bob Ross.
Hennepin County approves 6.5% property tax levy increase for next year
If you live in Hennepin County, you may end up paying more in property taxes this coming year.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
Retailers like Target, Amazon, Macy's looking for thousands of workers for holiday help
It's not even officially fall yet, but the countdown to Christmas is on — at least for retailers. They're already looking for holiday help.
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Brooklyn Park P.D. says it "will not be sending SROs back" to schools
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
4 Minnesotans win lottery Wednesday night; Powerball reaches $925 million
The Minnesota Lottery says winning tickets were sold at stores in Glencoe, New Brighton, Woodbury and Nowthen.
WATCH: Driver grabs wine after it falls from truck on Highway 13
A box containing bottles of wine fell out onto Highway 13 near Lynn Avenue South around 7:48 p.m. One driver decided not to waste it.
North Loop Green signals a bright future ahead for downtown Minneapolis
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
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Rep. Tom Emmer says he has "no interest" in replacing House Speaker McCarthy
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, and the Washington Post has reported that Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota, may be at the top of the list of possible replacements.
Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
At least 1 dead in crash involving semi in Sherburne County
At least one person is dead in a central Minnesota crash involving a semi Thursday afternoon.
Thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from Bentleyville
It's still a few months until Christmas but a grinch has already hit the heart of a holiday destination.
Hospital patient steals car, leads Bemidji police on chase
According to the Bemidji Police Department, officers responded to a report of a stolen red 2009 Smart car from the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center shortly after 10 a.m.
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Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
Wisconsin corn mill owners plead to federal charges in fatal explosion, will pay $11.25 million
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
Wisconsin Supreme Court won't hear longshot case trying to head off impeachment
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit seeking an order blocking any attempt from the state Legislature to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Wisconsin woman gets life without parole for killing and dismembering ex-boyfriend
A Wisconsin woman convicted of killing and dismembering a former boyfriend and scattering his body parts at various locations has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the grisly case.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
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Job fair aims to help Minneapolis northsiders launch their careers into high gear
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
After 30 months of recovery, St. Paul man gets to thank the paramedics who saved his life
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
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Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Rep. Tom Emmer says he has "no interest" in replacing House Speaker McCarthy
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, and the Washington Post has reported that Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota, may be at the top of the list of possible replacements.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
Wisconsin Senate committee votes against confirmation for four DNR policy board appointees
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
How a government shutdown could impact Minnesotans
Time is running out for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republican hardliners to come to some kind of agreement on government spending by midnight on Saturday.
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North Loop Green signals a bright future ahead for downtown Minneapolis
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
Mall of America holds summit on rising organized retail theft, stores vow "no more"
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
Target closes 9 stores in 4 cities due to spike in organized retail crime
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
Xcel program helps Minnesotans reduce cost of charging an EV
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Country star Morgan Wallen to bring world tour to U.S. Bank Stadium next year
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
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Brooklyn Park P.D. says it "will not be sending SROs back" to schools
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
Thousands of dollars in equipment stolen from Bentleyville
It's still a few months until Christmas but a grinch has already hit the heart of a holiday destination.
Hospital patient steals car, leads Bemidji police on chase
According to the Bemidji Police Department, officers responded to a report of a stolen red 2009 Smart car from the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center shortly after 10 a.m.
Man arrested after firing gun in Brooklyn Park road rage incident
Police took arrested a man who allegedly fired a gun during a road rage incident in the north metro Thursday morning.
Mall of America holds summit on rising organized retail theft, stores vow "no more"
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
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Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Report: Minnesota hospitals made errors leading to 21 deaths, 178 injuries
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
New simulation center at Regions Hospital uses AI to train thousands of health care workers
The new 7,000-square-foot HealthPartners Institute Clinical Simulation Center is now open.
Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
New study links tear gas exposure to adverse reproductive health outcomes
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
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End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
A look back at one of the most iconic photographs in hip-hop history
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem.
Vikings play Chiefs Oct. 8: Will Taylor Swift be there to cheer on Travis Kelce?
Taylor Swift watched Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs clobber the Chicago Bears. Will she come to Minneapolis to watch them take on the Minnesota Vikings?
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Black musician accused of trafficking his own children aboard American Airlines flight
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago.
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Timberwolves ready to run back the Gobert-Towns pairing after false start last season
The audacious experiment of pairing two big men together turned into a false start for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.
Ryan Noda's homer in 8th gives A's 2-1 win over AL Central champion Twins
Rookie Ryan Noda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 2-1 win against the AL Central champion Minnesota Twins.
Emotional support alligator denied entrance to Pirates-Phillies game
A Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
Vikings play Chiefs Oct. 8: Will Taylor Swift be there to cheer on Travis Kelce?
Taylor Swift watched Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs clobber the Chicago Bears. Will she come to Minneapolis to watch them take on the Minnesota Vikings?
Travis Kelce breaks silence on Taylor Swift
"Well Trav, how does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?" his brother Jason Kelce asked.
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Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Talking Points: Will 14th Amendment keep Trump off the ballot?
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment (part 1)
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment (part 3)
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
Talking Points: Lawsuit seeking to keep Trump off Minnesota ballot under 14th Amendment (part 2)
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
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How Hurricane Katrina led to a '50s diner in southern Minnesota farm country
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fillmore County, offering fly fishing year 'round in Minnesota, is a nationwide destination for anglers
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Meet the wrestler-turned-chainsaw artist whose been carving out magic for nearly 40 years
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Browns Valley retiree's pedal tractor collection now approaches 250 in number
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
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How do algae blooms form?
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
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A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Showers and storms moving through, with highs pushing 80 expected
Much like the rest of the month, September will go out warmer than average, with highs hitting the 80s over the weekend.
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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.
NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. forecast from Sept. 29, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says a cluster of thundershowers moves northeast into the metro area near the early commute Friday.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from Sept. 28, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we have warm, humid and breezy days ahead.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report from Sept. 28, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Friday will be another mild start in the low 60s and there could be a quick sprinkle in the early morning.
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Brooklyn Park P.D. says they're not sending SROs back
The drama's not done yet when it comes to putting police officers in local schools.
Rep. Dean Phillips: "I’m saddened to say the government will shut down this weekend"
We are within hours of a possible government shutdown.
Minneapolis ranks (near) top among "most neighborly" U.S. cities
This year's list reflects the core values of unity and neighborliness that make a city truly great.
Girl, 6, saves family from house fire in Louisiana
Arianna Prince woke up to see a cabinet on fire and quickly alerted her mother to get the family to safety.
Government shutdown looms as McCarthy works to bring GOP together
The Speaker of the House has said he won't bring the current U.S. Senate bill up for a vote.