Watch CBS News
Adams has looked on, as other lot rents at Brandondale Estates skyrocketed, nearly 70 percent higher than what she is paying now. She fears a new lease would be a major financial burden.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
The agenda includes legislation to cut red tape to increase starter homes like townhomes and duplexes among other ideas.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is building a home that offers more than just shelter. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and reporter Jeff Wagner take us to St. Paul where construction is now underway to help homeless veterans.
In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
The project was meant to make aging affordable housing more energy efficient and climate resilient.
Vista Village in St. Paul was set to undergo significant upgrades, but now its future hangs in the balance.
A Minnesota affordable housing option could be in jeopardy. St. Paul city leaders say a freeze on federal housing grants is threatening buildings across the country.
For many Minnesota families, housing costs eat up more of their budget than anything else. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers say they have a blueprint to fix that.
For many Minnesota families, housing eats up more of their budget than anything else. The state is short 114,000 affordable homes. As WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports, lawmakers from across the political spectrum have drawn up a blueprint to help fix that.
Amidst the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his legacy is alive — and will be for generations to come — in Minnesota.
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority announced on Wednesday that it is opening the family housing waitlist for the first time in three years.
Shayla Reaves visits the Heights Development in east St. Paul, where volunteers have been helping construct dozens of affordable homes this week.
Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.
A new report from the State of the State Housing found that median rent jumped by 8% in the last year.
A former East Side golf course will become a new neighborhood called "The Heights.”
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and Housing approved nearly $9 million in funding for housing projects.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn’t appear to be on board.
A newly passed bill at the Minnesota Capitol means you have more rights as a tenant.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity have submitted a new proposal for more affordable housing units on the church's property.
According to RentCafe, Minneapolis is on the rise for renters.
A local motel has transformed for a new purpose. Six days ago they got their first residents.
Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
Aurora FC is trying to punch their ticket to the championship this weekend in the USL W playoffs. It's their second time making it to the final four teams, after an undefeated season.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating what it's calling a "use-of-force" incident that happened in the vicinity of a Cub Foods in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul Friday afternoon.
Almost 1,200 teams from 27 states and 18 countries are competing to be the best in their respective age group. That's over 16,000 players.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating what it's calling a "use-of-force" incident that happened in the vicinity of a Cub Foods in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of St. Paul Friday afternoon.
Almost 1,200 teams from 27 states and 18 countries are competing to be the best in their respective age group. That's over 16,000 players.
Those traveling around the Twin Cities this summer weekend should be ready to come up against some road closures. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is notifying commuters of a few new ones.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who authorities say was assassinated at her Twin Cities home in June.
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
Just before midnight on July 3, St. Cloud police say two men in a Lyft were hit and killed by a driver running from police.
In 2007, deadly flash floods forced people to evacuate homes and campgrounds in southeastern Minnesota.
Law enforcement shot a domestic assault suspect at a western Minnesota rest stop Wednesday evening after a chase involving multiple agencies.
A budding business in southern Minnesota is on track for a legal cannabis market milestone: opening the first retail non-tribally owned dispensary off of tribal land.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
"I looked up there and I thought, holy Christ, it got hit by a piece of ice," Lonny Piche said.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
A date is now set for the special election to fill former House Speaker Melissa Hortman's seat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who authorities say was assassinated at her Twin Cities home in June.
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
A Minnesota woman, adopted as a baby, wanted to make sure she had citizenship papers. That started a domino effect that now has her on a mission to share what she's learned with others.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
The mother of a Twin Cities teenager allegedly murdered by his father spoke outside the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, Friday afternoon.
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
A man was stabbed twice on Thursday in a late-night attack at a skate park in St. Paul, Minnesota, police say.
Suleiman Ali, 31, pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of second-degree murder for the Oct. 30, 2013, shooting.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Aurora FC is trying to punch their ticket to the championship this weekend in the USL W playoffs. It's their second time making it to the final four teams, after an undefeated season.
Almost 1,200 teams from 27 states and 18 countries are competing to be the best in their respective age group. That's over 16,000 players.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two home runs for his fifth multi-homer game this season, powering the Chicago Cubs past the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Thursday.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Scattered thunderstorms and downpours will move through Friday night.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says an air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota through 9 a.m. Monday, because of wildfire smoke.
We’ll have another round of storms to wrap up the week on Friday night.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says once we get past Friday's storm chances, high pressure moves in, setting us up for a gorgeous weekend.
Scattered thunderstorms and downpours will move through Friday night.
A date is now set for the special election to fill former House Speaker Melissa Hortman's seat.
Mike Mayou, marketing manager at Glensheen Mansion, shares some highlights from the summer program at the popular Duluth tourist destination.
Azure Davis, of Ruff Start Rescue, introduces Luna Selene, an animal in need of adoption.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says an air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota through 9 a.m. Monday, because of wildfire smoke.