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At an Allina Health ambulance base in the north metro, EMT and paramedic teams await their next call for help.
Taressa Wilson-Snyder was just 22 years old. She was also the mother of a little girl. Early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m., Taressa was found severely injured in the eastbound lanes of Maryland Avenue at Desoto, hit by a driver who left her dying in the street.
Cooking fires account for more than half of all residential structure fires.
Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles need a minimum of 15 to 18 feet to pass through. So the cities are contemplating winter parking restrictions.
Fully loaded with salt and brine, MnDOT plow trucks will weigh between 25 and 35 tons. That's why passing one obscured in a cloud of snow is not only dangerous, it can be deadly.
Without any large melts in between our recent snowfalls, removing the piles along downtown Minneapolis streets is becoming a challenge.
A man needed to be rescued after falling 150 feet down over a cliff near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Monday morning.
The massive $200 million Upper Harbor Terminal project will make use of the former Port of Minneapolis industrial site.
One year ago today, a deranged gunman stole 17 innocent and precious lives.
In the St. Croix Valley, on the same trails where Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins once trained, more than skiers are out in force.
An Eagan fifth grader feels lucky to be alive after a scare late Sunday afternoon. His nasty head wound is the result of falling ice from an overhead downtown Minneapolis skyway.
It could be any house on any street, but when you see the massive icicles clinging to the roof you instantly recognize one of winter's cruelest tricks – the damaging and unsightly ice dam has returned to Minnesota homes.
A 31-year-old man has been charged in a shooting that left a school bus driver injured on Interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon.
Experts told WCCO to use salt sparingly, but there's nothing better for melting ice when roads and sidewalks are so dangerously slick.
State Troopers responded to hundreds of spinouts and crashes across the state as motorists slipped and slid into ditches, medians and each other.
Each find closes the final chapter of a tragic maritime history and gives answers to the families of those lost.
Minneapolis firefighters are responding to dozens of calls of water alarms and broken pipes in the aftermath of the polar vortex.
We're not there yet, but Mother Nature is making progress getting back to normal after Minnesota's brush with the polar vortex.
While many Minnesotans will avoid going outside in these dangerously-cold temperatures, some people are paid to be out there.
Forty percent of the teams are from outside Minnesota -- including Australia, England, and even China.
WCCO reporter, and hockey enthusiast, Bill Hudson has spent the better part of his life in this climate.
The Hallie Q. Brown food shelf is among 300 in the statewide Hunger Solutions network, and like all of them, it's seeing a huge jump in demand.
Hauling freight and goods coast-to-coast takes a lot of diesel fuel. But thanks to advances in autonomous technology, the trucking industry hopes to change that.
Outside Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis, a quiet holiday ended in a violent thud.
There's no question that it is one of our greatest sporting spectacles. So when the NCAA Final Four comes to Minneapolis in April, it will leave a pile of cash behind.
Republican state Sen. Thomas Pischke of Dell Rapids turned himself in to the Minnehaha County Jail and was released on a promise to appear, facing two felony counts tied to forged signatures on Republican Party nomination forms.
Several new Minnesota laws are set to take effect on July 1 that address school district safety, update decades-old government technology and provide funding for various projects across the state.
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season.
A Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite is reportedly heading out the door.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season.
A Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite is reportedly heading out the door.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Timothy Jones believes the data center would be a death sentence for his brewery, joining a chorus of neighbors who stand firmly in opposition to the proposal.
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Invasive species like zebra mussels or Eurasian watermilfoil are at a much higher risk of spreading this time of year from used boating equipment.
A man missing from a central Minnesota medical center is safe thanks to a deputy and her quick-moving K-9.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Republican state Sen. Thomas Pischke of Dell Rapids turned himself in to the Minnehaha County Jail and was released on a promise to appear, facing two felony counts tied to forged signatures on Republican Party nomination forms.
Several new Minnesota laws are set to take effect on July 1 that address school district safety, update decades-old government technology and provide funding for various projects across the state.
While the 2026 Minnesota primary is still over a month away, voters can start casting their ballots on Friday.
The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems agreed to drop a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow magnate and President Trump ally who has promoted false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
More charges dropped for a person accused of attacking or blocking an ICE Agent during Operation Metro Surge. It's the 7th defendant from a group of 16 publicly named by then Attorney General Pam Bondi to see their case dissmissed by judge permanently. Ubah Ali has more on the 7th defendant and where the fed's case stand.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, man faces criminal charges after authorities say his blood-alcohol count was three times the legal limit when he crashed into multiple Woodbury townhouses this past weekend, triggering a gas leak.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
A Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite is reportedly heading out the door.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery.
Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76.
Duke sophomore guard Isaiah Evans has his NBA landing spot: Minnesota.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
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.
Our warming trend starts tomorrow as the jet stream lifts far to the north, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Another comfortable one Thursday in the metro before heat begins creeping up, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Morning clouds will give way to more sunshine later Thursday in the Twin Cities, with comfortable highs in the mid-70s.
Another comfortable one Thursday in the metro before heat begins creeping up, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Summertime means barbecue and the folks at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse are cooking up some seriously tasty bites. Amy and Jethro Lund with Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse provide a preview.
Allina Health Neurologist Dr. Sargun Walia shares some insights into the Stanford University research.
Beret Leone recently talked with Lauren Johnson from Bachman’s to find out how easy it is style your cabin to space to bring natural beauty.
On Thursday morning, ESPN's Shams Charania reported, citing sources, that the Wolves are trading Naz Reid to the Charlotte Hornets for star point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green.
Our warming trend starts tomorrow as the jet stream lifts far to the north, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.