North Dakota lawmaker killed in plane crash near Minneapolis
Police say the plane crashed around noon Saturday, shortly after taking off from the nearby Crystal Airport.
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Timberwolves beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
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Trump safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner; suspect in custody
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Boldy's deflection late in 1st OT lifts Wild past Stars 3-2 to tie series at 2
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
World War II soldier to be laid to rest in New Ulm after DNA identification
A Minnesota family is finally welcoming home U.S Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi, a war hero they waited more than 80 years to find.
AP source: Anthony Edwards has bone bruise, is likely to miss weeks
The left knee of Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team's Western Conference first-round playoff series, but he is likely to miss multiple weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Cloudy and windy before widespread rain Sunday night
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Who did the Vikings draft? Meet first-round pick Caleb Banks
The Minnesota Vikings took a big swing in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, selecting the uber-athletic but injury-plagued defensive tackle Caleb Banks out of Florida.
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Cloudy and windy before widespread rain Sunday night
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Rainy and cloudy weekend, widespread rain arrives Sunday night
Clouds will linger throughout Saturday with the high temperatures reaching in the low 60s.
Gooseberry Falls trails inaccessible due to flooding, state officials say
Flooding at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Lake County, Minnesota, has made some trails in the area inaccessible.
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Moms work together to run St. Paul grocery store
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Here are the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report for Minnesota on April 26, 2026
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs reach the mid 60s today thanks to some southerly winds gusting up to 20 mph.
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Wild fall to Stars in double OT in game 3
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Stars beat Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even first-round playoff series
Wyatt Johnston had two goals and Matt Duchene scored a tiebreaking power-play goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 in Game 2 to even their Western Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Wild look for playoff first after putting Stars in familiar postseason spot
The Minnesota Wild now have an opportunity to do something they have never done in the NHL playoffs after putting the Dallas Stars in a very familiar postseason situation.
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AP source: Anthony Edwards has bone bruise, is likely to miss weeks
The left knee of Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team's Western Conference first-round playoff series, but he is likely to miss multiple weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Timberwolves beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
Wolves take 2-1 playoffs lead over Nuggets in a 113-96 victory
Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets and seized a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory.
Timberwolves rally past Nuggets 119-114 to even series at 1 apiece
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, Julius Randle added 24 and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied past the Denver Nuggets 119-114 to tie their Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.
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AP source: Anthony Edwards has bone bruise, is likely to miss weeks
The left knee of Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards remained structurally intact when he was injured during Game 4 of his team's Western Conference first-round playoff series, but he is likely to miss multiple weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Timberwolves beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night.
Boldy's deflection late in 1st OT lifts Wild past Stars 3-2 to tie series at 2
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
David Martinez, Hugo Lloris help LAFC end Minnesota United's winning streak with 1-0 victory
David Martinez scored early in the first half and that was all Hugo Lloris needed as Los Angeles FC ended Minnesota United's four-match winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Saturday.
Vikings trade edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for a pair of 3rd-round draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings traded edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles for two third-round picks in a future-looking move on the second night of the NFL draft.
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What is the worst kind of screen time?
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
Is pet insurance worth the money?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
Why does coffee offer so many health benefits?
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Fitness expert details how to maximize exercise when short on time
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What are some smart ways to use your tax refund?
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
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Art in Bloom adds Party in Bloom with Dessa performance
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
2 Minnesota runners, one with cerebral palsy, run Boston Marathon together
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Shakopee custodian, a former student, transforms building with her murals
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.
A St. Paul woman is shining her light at the Salvation Army
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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Cloudy and windy before widespread rain Sunday night
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
North Dakota lawmaker dies in Minnesota plane crash, Democratic party leader says
Police say the plane crashed near 62nd and Florida avenues in Brooklyn Park around noon Saturday, shortly after taking off from the nearby Crystal Airport.
Rainy and cloudy weekend, widespread rain arrives Sunday night
Clouds will linger throughout Saturday with the high temperatures reaching in the low 60s.
Officials: Incarcerated man who fled work crew in Plymouth back in custody
Law enforcement agencies are looking for an incarcerated man who fled from a community work crew in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Friday, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
Mother of man kiled in Edina: "This is going to take a minute to forgive."
The mother of the victim of a fatal shooting at a housing complex in Edina, Minnesota, on Wednesday is speaking out.
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Cloudy and windy before widespread rain Sunday night
Clouds remain throughout Sunday in Minnesota as the wind picks up with gusts up to 20 mph by the afternoon.
Rainy and cloudy weekend, widespread rain arrives Sunday night
Clouds will linger throughout Saturday with the high temperatures reaching in the low 60s.
World War II soldier to be laid to rest in New Ulm after DNA identification
A Minnesota family is finally welcoming home U.S Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi, a war hero they waited more than 80 years to find.
Gooseberry Falls trails inaccessible due to flooding, state officials say
Flooding at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Lake County, Minnesota, has made some trails in the area inaccessible.
Boom truck worker thrown from bucket near Hamlin
A worker on a boom truck that was trying to help a commercial vehicle move through a western Minnesota intersection was thrown from the bucket Thursday afternoon, officials say.
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2 Minnesotans killed in western Wisconsin motorcycle crash
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Court upholds sentence for Wis. man who used another man's ID for 3 decades
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Wisconsin metal plant employees sue owners over sudden closure
Dozens of former employees are now suing their former bosses after they were all abruptly laid off from a metal fabrication plant in western Wisconsin.
100 homes damaged, 1 injured in tornado outbreak, NWS says
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
Sheriff: Woman found dead in Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
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Rep. Kaela Berg on why she wants to represent Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District
These are decisive days in Minnesota's Second Congressional District. It is the only open district in the entire state because the incumbent, Angie Craig, is running for U.S. Senate. Minnesota state Rep. Kaela Berg is running as a Democrat and spoke with Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
What we know after shots were fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
A California man is under arrest after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington. CBS News Correspondent Wendy Gillette reports on President Trump and the First Lady's safe evacuation.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump says "it's a dangerous profession" after shots fired at dinner
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
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New details emerge in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
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Trader Joe's customers to get payouts under $7.4 million settlement
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Minnesota lawmakers propose $100M property tax refund plan
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
Minnesota Legislature considers bills banning prediction markets
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
Headflyer Brewing serves last call at northeast Minneapolis taproom
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Here's how to save on gas in the Twin Cities
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
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What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Officials: Incarcerated man who fled work crew in Plymouth back in custody
Law enforcement agencies are looking for an incarcerated man who fled from a community work crew in Plymouth, Minnesota, on Friday, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
Mother of man kiled in Edina: "This is going to take a minute to forgive."
The mother of the victim of a fatal shooting at a housing complex in Edina, Minnesota, on Wednesday is speaking out.
Suspect arrested in Illinois hours after fatal shooting in Minnesota
A suspect in a fatal shooting in Maplewood, Minnesota, was arrested in Illinois Friday, the morning after the killing, police said.
Locked capitol doors, more security funds are new normal
State lawmakers across the U.S. are increasing security measures as political violence rises.
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Lawmakers call for humanitarian release of detained woman with cyst
Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year amid Operation Metro Surge who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.
Faribault man celebrates 50 years working as an EMT
For more than 50 years, Steve Nesseth has answered the call, not for the recognition, but because for him service is simply a way of life.
What is the worst kind of screen time?
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
1,500 nurses urge action as Minnesota's largest hospital faces closure threat
National Nurses United warns Hennepin County Medical Center could close following federal health care cuts under H.R. 1, threatening care across Minnesota and the Midwest.
Hundreds of Twin Cities nursing home workers on strike
Hundreds of nursing home workers from across the Twin Cities are on strike Monday.
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Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
New Prince song released to mark 10 years after superstar's death
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Art in Bloom adds Party in Bloom with Dessa performance
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
"Reclaim" video game is voiced entirely by Ojibwe community members
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Stage play in Minneapolis explores impact of immigration, displacement
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.