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When Marcella Sommers decided she needed to re-side her New Ulm home, she made a call to a Twin Cities area contractor -- Schmidt roofing company.
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When Marcella Sommers decided she needed to re-side her New Ulm home, she made a call to a Twin Cities area contractor -- Schmidt roofing company.
It's hard enough to imagine the sheer terror of a passing tornado, when you're safely hunkered down in a basement.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the price of hunting and fishing licenses needs to go up or its Game and Fishing Fund will cease to be solvent by as soon as next year.
St. Paul Police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman late Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated Wednesday it will cost $131 million to fix up roads near the proposed Vikings stadium site in Arden Hills.
Inside the Dome Souvenir Shop and Museum, a soft-spoken man with a razor-sharp memory told stories about a Twins' legend on Tuesday.
Twins fans stopped by Target Field to remember Harmon Killebrew. The Hall of Famer died of esophageal cancer on Tuesday. He was 74 years old.
Four children and the school bus driver who were hospitalized following a collision with a taxi Monday morning have been released from St. Cloud Hospital.
Turkey farming is a huge part of Minnesota's economy. Minnesota turkey farmers raise 46 million turkeys a year, and the state leads the nation in turkey production, bringing in $600 million to Minnesota's economy.
The magic call of a lone loon on Leech Lake is something to behold this time of year. It's the picture of serenity; the very reason Minnesotans put up with our long winters. The ice is out and loons are back. Welcome, to another season of fishing.
Two months ago, 23 patients at the St. Cloud Hospital were informed by letter that their bacterial infection was caused by a nurse stealing IV drugs. Now, one of those patients is angrily speaking out about her care and the alleged negative results.
Ron Lynch, a 3M retiree, was out of town to visit his elderly mother when his wife called late Monday night with some shocking news. The couple's rural home of 26 years was no more.
The battle over Native American fishing rights across northern Minnesota is about to heat up again.
There's a spot where the Pine River meets Upper Whitefish Lake, north of Brainerd, where walleyes run fat and healthy. This time of year their bellies are heavy with eggs.
They don't have a reputation as the cutest and cuddliest animals, but bats really do more help than harm. In fact, a new study found bats save the agriculture industry more than $3 billion a year -- money that would otherwise be spent on pesticides.
For more than 30 years, efforts to bring vitality and safety to downtown Minneapolis have struggled over Block E. But plans unveiled in a slick news conference on Wednesday aim to change the outlook.
In a Southwest High School government class, there was no shortage of students willing to chime in. The day's topic was one lesson in current events they've all been anxiously awaiting.
A blend of music, games, dance and film will make Spring Jam a memorable weekend for festival-goers. But it's not the sanctioned events associated with the annual affair that causes the most concern.
As difficult as the recent recession has been, it's taught many people some valuable financial lessons. Unfortunately, for many, the lessons learned came by way of a painful foreclosure, bankruptcy or a declining credit rating.
The mother of the man accused of intentionally running over four people in Dinkytown has been charged for helping to cover up the crime.
Hang onto your wallets -- gasoline prices are inching ever so close to $4 a gallon. AAA of Minnesota reports that as of April 24, the average price for unleaded fuel in the Twin Cities is hovering around $3.94 a gallon. That's just a nickel shy of the all-time record average set back in 2008.
The nation's largest fast food chain is trying to take a bite out of the unemployment rate. In Minnesota, that rate is currently at 6.6 percent. The McDonald's jobs will be a help, but don't expect the rate to budge much.
A century old ash tree is making its final stand along Buchanan Street in Northeast Minneapolis. Its early demise is symbolic of the fight to slow the spread of emerald ash borer.
As winter's icy grip releases Sagatagan Lake, months of anxious waiting and wondering are over. For Kristina Timmerman and Carol Jansky, loon number 55480 is back on summer waters.
Ninety-five percent of those battling Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are children. However, it's the 5 percent that is raising new concerns among medical professionals.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
A woman and a boy are dead and a man is in custody in a shooting early Wednesday morning in the northeast Twin Cities metro.
Schools in the city of South St. Paul, Minnesota, are closed Wednesday due to "a potential threat of violence," according to district officials and police.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
A woman and a boy are dead and a man is in custody in a shooting early Wednesday morning in the northeast Twin Cities metro.
Schools in the city of South St. Paul, Minnesota, are closed Wednesday due to "a potential threat of violence," according to district officials and police.
She's one of the biggest names in basketball, but has never forgotten her hometown roots. Paige Bueckers is giving back to the Minnesota community that raised her.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said that there are a number of factors working against them.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
A mother who was blackmailed by a Minnesota sheriff is speaking out for the first time in a WCCO Investigation. Darcey Duncan recently received a multi-million-dollar settlement for the abuse she endured. The former Chisago County sheriff pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct in 2023.
Three townhomes in Lusten, Minnesota, were damaged in a fire on Monday afternoon, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A 53-year-old man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in Scandia Valley Township, Minnesota, on Sunday morning.
A 22-year-old man died in a crash in Meeker County, Minnesota, early Saturday morning.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
The son of a former Minnesota lawmaker is set to learn his fate in connection to a deadly 2023 crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A federal judge in Massachusetts is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in the U.S. The judge issued an administrative stay on Friday.
A last-minute decision by a federal judge is sparing the legal status of hundreds of people in Minnesota. It allows Somali to keep their Temporary Protected Status, at least for now. President Donald Trump wanted that protection to end at midnight. Ubah Ali is here to explain.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
Delta is canceling flights at Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of expected significant snow and winds starting Saturday evening through Sunday, the airline said Friday.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
Schools in the city of South St. Paul, Minnesota, are closed Wednesday due to "a potential threat of violence," according to district officials and police.
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said that there are a number of factors working against them.
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services didn't leverage its existing authority to investigate reports of kickbacks in the autism treatment program vulnerable to fraud, a new watchdog report determined.
Leaders of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 say all district schools are closed Tuesday "out of an abundance of caution" after "multiple schools received threats."
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Can a quick workout and your phone reveal something about your heart health? Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School say yes, and they've built an app to prove it.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Julius Randle scored 32 points and Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench to help the Minnesota Timberwolves offset the absence of All-Star Anthony Edwards and beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards will miss the next several games with inflammation in his right knee with the team in the thick of the race for playoff position in the Western Conference.
Talking Points is tracking a partisan push to end surveillance pricing this legislative session.
This session, a bipartisan bill to end surveillance pricing is moving forward at the Minnesota Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Minnesota DFL Rep. Erin Koegel about the push and how the ban could protection your personal data.
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, says she now regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act last year.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Grace Arnold, Department of Commerce commissioner about what's driving rising insurance premiums and what you should look from in home insurance coverage.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
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.
Milder air builds in with highs in the 40s to 50s over the coming days. Snowmelt increases, though clouds may slow it at times, 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.
Highs rise into the 40s Wednesday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
After a weekend blizzard and another round of snow overnight, the Twin Cities is in for a big warmup.
Highs rise into the 40s Wednesday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
It's been hard to pick out what to wear when the weather has been changing back and forth, but spring is officially starting this weekend. Personal stylist and founder of Each Day Styling, Kate Queeney, shares some looks.
Actor Melissa Campbell, who plays Miranda Hillard, shares a preview of the show.
It’s important to recognize the psychological roadblocks that make this choice so difficult — and why guilt is often at the center of it. Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft explains.
With sports comes the topic of weight, especially when it comes to sports like wrestling and track and field. Dr. Gigi Chawla, head of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, explains.
In addition to cleaning your closet or cupboards, now is perfect time to clean up your financial files. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares what to keep and what you can toss.