2 firefighters injured battling Bloomington house fire near Bush Lake

Residents were able to safely evacuate, but the home is a total loss.

• May 8, 2023

The next frontier: Stratospheric balloons reach new heights in U.S. only months after crisis with China

According to Nelson, Aerostar manufactures and launches up to 100 stratospheric balloons each year. The latest balloon being launched in nearby Hurley, S.D., is a research and development prototype that engineers think can travel for up to five months at 70,000 feet.

• May 8, 2023

Eagan hit-and-run victim credits Apple Watch for helping save his life

"I laid there, and my family had to come out and find me," Michael Brodkorb said. "That's a difficult scenario."

• May 8, 2023

Garbage truck collides with vehicle in Minnetonka, killing Colleen Lamberton, 78

One driver is dead and another is injured after a crash involving a garbage truck Monday afternoon in Minnetonka.

• May 8, 2023

Charges: Charles Hollins broke into woman's Cottage Grove home, attacked her, kidnapped their infant child

The infant had suffered some non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

• May 8, 2023

Man shot dead inside vehicle in Minneapolis' Jordan neighborhood

A 27-year-old man is dead following a shooting early Monday evening in north Minneapolis.

• May 8, 2023

5-week run of "Hamilton" generated nearly $42M for downtown Minneapolis

The Broadway hit "Hamilton" has been a smashing success for business in downtown Minneapolis.

• May 9, 2023

Minnesota author Kate DiCamillo's "Raymie Nightingale" premieres as play with all-female cast at Stages in Hopkins

Minnesota children's author Kate DiCamillo is known for her books. Now, her work is taking on a whole new form.

• May 8, 2023

"Salvage crawl" stresses conserving pieces for your home, and keeping down landfill burdens

For your next home improvement project, Hennepin County hopes you'll consider shopping salvage and thrift. All month long they're hosting a "salvage crawl" to showcase re-use retailers across the metro, to ultimately keep more stuff out of the landfill.

• May 8, 2023

St. Paul police investigate deadly shooting of Michael Brasel, 44, in St. Anthony Park neighborhood

Police in St. Paul are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday morning.

• May 8, 2023

Twin Cities fathers' songs, written to cope with pandemic, earns A-list attention

WCCO first told you about the Seeking Permission project last fall, when two music-loving dads used their passion to process the complicated times we're in.

• May 8, 2023

American Indian Month: A list of events in Minnesota for May 2023

May is American Indian Month and there are plenty of events in Minnesota to mark the occasion. Here are some of those events.

• May 8, 2023

21-year-old man killed in east St. Paul motorcycle crash

Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash Sunday evening on St. Paul's east side.

• May 7, 2023

Domestic assault suspect arrested after six-hour search in Scott County

A domestic assault suspect is in custody after several law enforcement agencies searched hours for him Sunday in Scott County.

• May 7, 2023

Flying the coop? Richfield couple launches backyard flock sitting business

A new business is taking flight in Richfield, allowing backyard flock owners the opportunity for a stress-free vacation.

• May 7, 2023

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