Minnesota ranked as a top state for businesses, surpasses Texas

A CNBC study ranks Minnesota as one of the top 5 states in the nation for businesses, surpassing Texas.

• Jul 12, 2023

Northern lights alert: Minnesotans may have chance to see aurora borealis Wednesday

Stargazers in Minnesota may be in for a treat this week.

• Jul 11, 2023

Body of 71-year-old angler recovered from Leech Lake

The body of a 71-year-old fisherman has been recovered from the Sucker Bay area of Leech Lake on Tuesday.

• Jul 12, 2023

Goin' to the Lake: Brainerd Lakes Area

Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton are Goin' to the Lake to check out all of the hot spots in the Brainerd Lakes area.

• Jul 12, 2023

Community bands together to fix Silver Lake pool after old surface cuts kids' feet

The pool in Silver Lake was forced, last week, to close due to recurring issues with swimmers getting their feet cut on the bottom surface. The city says the 18-year-old surface only had a 15-year life but didn't present any issues until this summer.

• Jul 11, 2023

New interactive dashboard reports on opioid, substance use cases in Hennepin County

The county said this information is aimed at "public health, human services, healthcare, community-based organizations, researchers, policymakers, and others." Visitors to the dashboard can see trends, implement interventions, and access resources.

• Jul 11, 2023

$380 million in state grants going to 8 new MN infrastructure projects

Nearly $400 million in state grants will be going toward eight new infrastructure projects in Minnesota.

• Jul 11, 2023

Large leak prompts boil water advisory in Watertown

A boil water advisory has been issued in a town west of the Twin Cities.

• Jul 11, 2023

Rochester PD: Missing man Wade Gordon Jr. was last seen leaving job on foot

Rochester police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who went missing after leaving his job last week.

• Jul 11, 2023

Minnesota revenue officials release process for 1-time tax rebate: Here's what to know

Around 2.4 million Minnesotans will receive a tax rebate payment this fall. Here's what to know to make sure you get that payment if you're eligible.

• Jul 11, 2023

Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run of woman near Fort Ripley

A 47-year-old Fort Ripley man has been arrested in connection to the death of a woman whose body was found along a central Minnesota highway last month.

• Jul 11, 2023

MSP Airport earns highest industry accreditation for accessibility

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has earned the highest level of accreditation for passenger accessibility by the Airports Council International.

• Jul 11, 2023

Where you can find new foods at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

Keep following along with WCCO for all the latest news about the 2023 Minnesota State Fair.

• Jul 11, 2023

Man charged with two counts of 2nd-degree murder in Olson Memorial Highway homicide

A man has been charged for the fatal shooting near Olson Memorial Highway in Minneapolis.

• Jul 11, 2023

Update: Missing man in St. Louis County found safe

Authorities say a missing 51-year-old man from Meadowlands has been located safe.

• Jul 11, 2023

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