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Minnesota's fishing opener is only a week away, and Wisconsin's starts in just a few hours -- but anglers may have a hard time finding the bait they want to use.
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Minnesota's fishing opener is only a week away, and Wisconsin's starts in just a few hours -- but anglers may have a hard time finding the bait they want to use.
Excelsior's Old Log Theater – one of the oldest and most popular theaters in the country – has new owners.
In a time where individual choice rules the way Americans save for retirement, Americans are making a lot of bad choices.
Our pets aren't just animals that live in our house, they're part of the family. And like any family member they deserve the best care.
With snow on the ground in many areas, it's hard to think about growing fresh vegetables. But across the Upper Midwest CSA farms are not only thinking about it, they are planting.
No one at Haskell's in downtown Minneapolis or at The Four Firkins in St. Louis Park expected Minnesota's liquor laws to change Tuesday.
While we all complain about the weather, farmers need cooperation from Mother Nature to make their money, and the cool spring has pushed back planting of this year's sweet corn.
Summit Brewing Company is bringing in new tanks to keep up with the popularity of its beer.
A jury on Wednesday awarded $240 million to 32 mentally disabled men for what government lawyers say was years of abuse by a Texas company that arranged for them to work at an Iowa turkey processing plant and oversaw their care, work and lodging.
Stock up on booze on Saturday. The Minnesota House on Wednesday resoundingly rejected an effort to give liquor stores permission to open on Sundays. The measure went down on a 106-21 vote.
It's opening a week later than usual, but rain, snow or shine, the show will go on for the St. Paul Farmer's Market in Lowertown.
On Wednesday, a Twin Cities event aims to help pay for research into Lupus while also supporting patients. The Lupus Food and Wine Classic will be held at the Great Room at Mall of America.
A 39-year-old Faribault man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for stealing more than $400,000 from his employer, money he then used to build his nearby lake home.
Marilyn Carlson Nelson has been recognized by the White House and will receive the Public Leadership Award from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs next week for her work to stop sex trafficking.
Twin Cities dwellers will likely soon be able to enjoy a drink while spending time at a popular Twin Cities lake.
A Twin Cities officer "accidentally" fired their gun while approaching a suspect vehicle during a traffic stop, police said.
Two police officers, the fleeing driver and another person were injured when a high-speed chase ended in a crash in southern Minnesota Tuesday evening, authorities said.
An environmental group is suing Hennepin County, alleging it has violated state law by not outlining plans for harmful ash created by a trash-burning plant in downtown Minneapolis set to close in the coming years.
According to Minneapolis police, in the first three months since the team launched, investigators responded to 46 incidents and 62 victims with non-fatal gunshot wounds
Starting Wednesday morning, eastbound lanes of Interstate 394 between Louisiana Avenue in St. Louis Park and downtown Minneapolis will be down to two lanes, with no EZ-Pass options.
New body camera video shows the chaotic moments that police officers came under fire last month in St. Peter, Minnesota. A standoff triggered a shelter-in-place order for a neighborhood in the small college town.
A woman is dead after being pulled from a lake near Bemidji, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
Several people were injured after an EF-2 tornado ripped through the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, area Monday evening, authorities say.
A man drowned during a boating excursion on a northern Minnesota lake Friday evening, authorities said.
After 115 years, a small-town meat market in Minnesota is calling it quits.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
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 former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
President Trump said Wednesday that, "as far as I'm concerned, it's over," when asked about negotiations with Iran.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Six months into the program, the state is calling it a success.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
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.
A Twin Cities officer "accidentally" fired their gun while approaching a suspect vehicle during a traffic stop, police said.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
Two police officers, the fleeing driver and another person were injured when a high-speed chase ended in a crash in southern Minnesota Tuesday evening, authorities said.
According to Minneapolis police, in the first three months since the team launched, investigators responded to 46 incidents and 62 victims with non-fatal gunshot wounds
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher says he has sent his investigators into the Somali community to talk to parents, many of whom don't know their child is even in a gang.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1.
The Minnesota Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after the center fielder aggravated a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season.
Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams has been named a reserve for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday.
Despite having the best record in the league, the Aurora says its bid to host the national semifinals at TCO Stadium in Eagan, Minnesota, was denied.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
Mike Lindell says he called President Trump before entering the Minnesota governor's race and asked for an endorsement, but Trump has not given one — though he said in December that Lindell deserves to be governor.
One of the most-watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig in the race for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate.
With six weeks before the primary, the stakes are building in the U.S. Senate contest contest between two of Minnesota's brightest DFL stars: Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
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.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
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.
Storms wind down before summer heat builds. We're looking at a potentially long stretch of 90-degree-plus days, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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 metro saw storms roll through in the overnight hours, and another round is moving in from the west in the morning.
Storms will continue on and off through the morning on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.
Storms will continue on and off through the morning on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.
Lakefront Music Fest returns to Lakefront Park in Prior Lake this Friday and Saturday, explains event director Michelle Jirik.
Social media is full of relationship advice, such as the "7-7-7 Rule" or "2-2-2 Rule," suggesting couples follow a certain formula to their time together. While these ideas can encourage couples, they can also leave people wondering if they are doing enough, explains Dr. Michael Walker.
When they’re done with your child’s regular doctor, they can catch things others might miss, and help make sure your child is truly ready to play, explains Dr. Gigi Chawla, head of general pediatrics at Children's Minnesota.
Just a little bit of focus might help save you or make you some money in the near future, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger says.
Storms wind down before summer heat builds. We're looking at a potentially long stretch of 90-degree-plus days, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.