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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy have settled on an energy plan aimed at lowering monthly bills for Minnesotans and protecting the environment.
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy have settled on an energy plan aimed at lowering monthly bills for Minnesotans and protecting the environment.
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell is now facing a second charge in connection with a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home.
The trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will now happen within 60 days of May 19, 2025.
A Montrose man has pleaded guilty in connection to a deadly multi-vehicle collision involving a stolen truck earlier this year.
A Minneapolis man is dead after an ATV crash in Becker County.
Some of the artifacts at the Becker County Museum are so odd that they were featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
The Minnesota State Patrol classified the crash as fatal, but did not say how many people died.
Officials in northwestern Minnesota say smoke from a hay fire may continue for the next several weeks — and may cause visibility issues in the area.
The fire started around noon, and was still going strong a few hours ago.
A man is dead after crashing an ATV into a tree late Saturday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
In Becker county, authorities say a motorcyclist is dead after trying to run from Minnesota State Troopers.
A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a northern Minnesota man last month has been arrested in California.
Authorities in Becker County say a 25-year-old man is in custody following a stabbing early Thursday morning.
David Wayne Hanks Jr. was found shot to death in a vehicle in the village of Pine Point Sunday.
New video shows a large tornado touching down near the city of Lockhart in Norman County.
David Schuman is in Becker County, just north of Detroit Lakes, to show us the devastating damage.
Five teens were involved in a car crash in Becker County on Sunday evening when two vehicles collided at an intersection.
A Detroit Lakes man faces charges for allegedly assaulting a referee during a high school basketball game.
The Becker County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for an 82-year-old man who went missing over the weekend.
Officials in Becker County say a victim's body was located following a house fire early Wednesday morning.
One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Becker County on Saturday morning.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are investigating a hit-and-run earlier this week that left two people hospitalized.
A 37-year-old man has been seriously injured in a rollover crash in Becker County that authorities believe was influenced by alcohol.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi truck and a Becker County squad vehicle.
Authorities in northern Minnesota are searching for a Twin Cities man who went missing over the deer opener weekend.
Minneapolis police say a man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning in the city's northside.
One man is dead, another is injured and two people are in custody after separate stabbings on Saturday in the Twin Cities, including one that happened outside of a packed Target Center.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is getting huge praise for how easy their stadium is for everyone to navigate, including people who use wheelchairs.
Something unusual is happening after school at Minnesota's Apple Valley High School: students are doing something you're not typically supposed to do: fighting in school.
Minneapolis police say a man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning in the city's northside.
One man is dead, another is injured and two people are in custody after separate stabbings on Saturday in the Twin Cities, including one that happened outside of a packed Target Center.
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is getting huge praise for how easy their stadium is for everyone to navigate, including people who use wheelchairs.
Something unusual is happening after school at Minnesota's Apple Valley High School: students are doing something you're not typically supposed to do: fighting in school.
Ty France doubled, singled and drove in a run as the Minnesota Twins matched their season high with 13 hits and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their fourth win in five games.
The Trump Administration walked back the decision to terminate the status of thousands of students studying in the United States that left many in legal limbo and concerned of deportation.
Minnesota first responders got a rare opportunity this week to work with colleagues around the state and simulate a real-life disaster.
A Duluth man faces criminal charges some nine months after firefighters found the burned body of a 25-year-old man who had been stabbed more than 30 times.
Critters not commonly seen around the Twin Cities found themselves in a prickly situation on Wednesday.
It's a twist that would make Tex Avery proud: a duck has temporarily taken over the nest featured on Minnesota's EagleCam.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
The local organization Vietnamese Community of Minnesota held a somber, but sunny event Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol to commemorate 50 years since April 30, 1975 — when the Vietnam War ended.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
President Trump is seeing disapproval on the economy from those who think he's put too much focus on tariffs, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
After weeks of legal uncertainty for international students across the country and in Minnesota they finally have a second of relief, for now.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Minneapolis police say a man was shot in the leg early Sunday morning in the city's northside.
One man is dead, another is injured and two people are in custody after separate stabbings on Saturday in the Twin Cities, including one that happened outside of a packed Target Center.
A math teacher at an Oakdale, Minnesota middle school is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend's daughter, according to charges filed Thursday.
Masked burglars were caught on camera breaking into a Twin Cities antique shop.
David Powers, the Twin Cities man who disappeared earlier this week during his criminal trial for rape, kidnapping and domestic assault charges, has died in Texas after jumping off a bridge and onto a highway, where he attempted to carjack a driver before being detained and hospitalized, authorities say.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is getting huge praise for how easy their stadium is for everyone to navigate, including people who use wheelchairs.
Something unusual is happening after school at Minnesota's Apple Valley High School: students are doing something you're not typically supposed to do: fighting in school.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Ivan Barbashev scored at 17:26 of overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 4 to even their first-round playoff series.
Minnesota sports fans are on the edge of their seats; the Timberwolves and Wild have never both won a playoff series in the same year.
Republicans at the State Capitol say they want to end the program, in large part because of the cost to taxpayers. But Democrats — as well as hospitals, doctors and nurses — are lobbying to keep the benefit.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Sunday and Monday are both NEXT Weather Alert days in southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, due to the elevated threat of severe weather.
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.
Sunday and Monday are both NEXT Weather Alert days in southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities due to the elevated threat of severe weather.
After overnight rain, Sunday looks to be breezy, and Monday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the possibility of severe storms in the afternoon and evening.
President Trump is seeing disapproval on the economy from those who think he's put too much focus on tariffs, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Alice Mann, an ER physician, talks with Esme Murphy about criticism of her law which provides health care to undocumented Minnesotans.
This is the first year of a Minnesota law that provides undocumented workers with health insurance, which Republican lawmakers say has already spiraled out of control.
Paralyzed Veterans of America awarded U.S. Bank Stadium with the 2025 Barrier-Free America Award, one of its highest and most prestigious honors, marking the first time in its history that an NFL stadium had received this recognition.
When you look good, you feel good. Beret Leone shows us a new Twins Cities-based nonprofit embracing that motto.