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This year's line-up includes performances from Sister Sledge, The Legendary Wailers, Yam Haus, Ezra Ray Hart, Tonic Sol-fa, Cornbread Harris, Dr. Mambo's Combo, Poppa Bear Norton, Socaholix and more.
Minnesota transportation officials are telling motorists to expect a full closure of westbound Interstate 694 in the east metro this weekend.
Thanks to a new drone video, you don't have to drive up to Duluth to tour the Glensheen Mansion.
Thousands of people filled West River Parkway over the weekend for the Stone Arch Bridge Festival, which is the first large community event since the mask mandate was lifted in Minneapolis.
A Twin Cities couple have channeled their passion for medicine into hope for a nation.
While fully open, many Twin Cities bars and restaurants are having trouble filling their staff.
A 28-year-old man from Memphis, Tennessee was hit and killed by a semi-truck Monday afternoon while walking on a Twin Cities highway.
The school's original name was a tribute to Minnesota's first governor, whom community members say shouldn't be honored due to his treatment of the Dakota people in the 19th century, especially during his involvement in the U.S. Dakota War of 1862.
Another chance to celebrate Independence Day with explosions in the sky is snuffed out as St. Paul announces they won't host a fireworks show this year, joining Minneapolis and Stillwater.
The Minnesota Vikings say rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot four times Monday while riding in a car as he visited his aunt in his hometown of Washington D.C.
A fire that burned the offices of a St. Paul nonprofit group this weekend is now being investigated as an arson.
A former senior advisor to President Joe Biden's COVID response team, Andy Slavitt is out with a new book called "Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response."
The University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced new and increased safety protocols around campus Monday after a recent shooting that injured 3 students.
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday one of the first hurdles has been crossed for bringing some new jobs to Minnesota's Iron Range.
The Minneapolis City Council will hold a public hearing over a proposed ordinance that would decriminalize drug paraphernalia on Tuesday morning.
Minnesota state Republican Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson will be stripped of their committee assignments, a legislative source familiar with the matter told WCCO on Monday night.
The Basilica of St. Mary in downtown Minneapolis is getting a $45 million restoration. The building has been holding services since 1914.
Stanley's Northeast Bar Room in Minneapolis is back open after a vehicle crashed into it on Monday, according to the establishment.
Minneapolis officials have released surveillance footage of a federal officer shooting a man on the city's north side in January. The release comes nearly two months after the officers involved were reprimanded for lying about the encounter.
Public schools in Willmar, Minnesota, are closed Tuesday after the district "received a threat regarding school safety," officials said.
Damage from the fire can still be seen on surrounding buildings and there's an empty space where the Holdingford Mill once stood, but through this devastation came a discovery.
A man accused of killing his coworker at a food and dairy processing facility in central Minnesota has been found incompetent to stand trial.
If you've been to New Ulm, Minnesota, you've likely seen Hermann the German, the 102-foot tall monument in Hermann Heights. It was once the second tallest copper statue in the country after the Statue of Liberty.
A Faribault, Minnesota, man is facing five charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old runaway girl, according to court records filed on Friday.
Owen Hailey was the second oldest of four siblings, and was known to be everyone's best bud.
Efforts to quickly and quietly oust the president of the University of Wisconsin system are drawing fire from a Republican legislative leader.
The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his statements against Israel.
Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state.
A suspect is in custody after a "written threat" led to the brief evacuation of a church in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning.
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.
Two Republican lawmakers involved in a DWI stop will be stripped of their committee assignments, according to a legislative source.
A deadline for a deal with Iran is getting closer and closer. Without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump says the U.S. will attack Iran's infrastructure.
The Minneapolis City Council will hold a public hearing over a proposed ordinance that would decriminalize drug paraphernalia on Tuesday morning.
There is little debate that people don't want drug needles littering sidewalks and yards. However, there is a big debate in Minneapolis about whether it should be illegal to possess needles and syringes. Some members of the City Council say arresting people carrying drug paraphernalia doesn't help the problem. They're following the lead of state lawmakers. Ashley Grams has the pushback from business leaders.
Minnesota state Republican Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson will be stripped of their committee assignments, a legislative source familiar with the matter told WCCO on Monday night.
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.
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 man accused of killing his coworker at a food and dairy processing facility in central Minnesota has been found incompetent to stand trial.
A Faribault, Minnesota, man is facing five charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old runaway girl, according to court records filed on Friday.
A Stearns County, Minnesota, woman is accused of second-degree manslaughter after a 3-month-old baby suffocated in her allegedly unlicensed at-home day care.
A 22-year-old woman is accused of fatally striking a University of St. Thomas Student with the vehicle she was driving in northeast Minneapolis last month before leaving the scene, according to court documents.
A 19-year-old man pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of Justin "Juice" Marshall in south Minneapolis last summer.
A Minnesota camp is giving children facing a parent's cancer diagnosis a place just to be kids.
Children's Minnesota announced Monday it is resuming gender-affirming care for children just over a month after pausing it amid "threats" from the federal government.
Nurses and physicians at Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis, home to the first level-one and busiest trauma center in Minnesota, on Wednesday urged the state Legislature to throw the hospital a lifeline — and fast.
Ramsey County, Minnesota, health officials say the county had its first case of mumps reported in about five years.
The Supreme Court's 8-1 ruling siding with a Colorado counselor who claimed the state's restriction unconstitutionally censored her conversations with young patients does not immediately strike down Minnesota's law.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Colombian star James Rodríguez has returned to his MLS club Minnesota United to continue his ramp-up to game readiness after being hospitalized last week for severe dehydration.
Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Richie Palacios hit a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
Julie Le, who was removed from her post after telling a judge "this job sucks," is now challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's 5th District.
In 2025, the entire U.S. Attorney's office had 77 immigration detention cases, she said. In January 2026, she alone was assigned 88 cases.
One of the most heated issues remains immigration, where Craig has walked back her support for the Laken Riley Act.
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.
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.
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.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
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.
Temperatures will start out in the teens in the Twin Cities, eventually rebounding to almost 50.
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.
Tuesday will start out cold but turn milder by the afternoon, and the coming days will bring several chances of rain.
Tuesday will start out cold but turn milder by the afternoon, and the coming days will bring several chances of rain.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will be in the 40s on Tuesday in the Twin Cities before warming to the 60s on Wednesday, though some residents could see rain on the latter of the days.
Temperatures will start out in the teens in the Twin Cities, eventually rebounding to almost 50.
All Willmar public schools will be closed today following a threat to the district.
Disciplinary action is planned for some Minnesota lawmakers, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Two Republican lawmakers involved in a DWI stop will be stripped of their committee assignments, according to a legislative source.
A deadline for a deal with Iran is getting closer and closer. Without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump says the U.S. will attack Iran's infrastructure.