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A 55-year-old Blaine man is accused of robbing a Blaine bank Saturday morning, police say.
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A 55-year-old Blaine man is accused of robbing a Blaine bank Saturday morning, police say.
A 26-year-old man is accused of assaulting a police officer at a north metro mall while responding to a domestic situation at the mall, according to charges filed Wednesday in Anoka County Court.
The latest polls show Minnesotans are split on a state constitutional amendment to requiring identification to vote. With the race so close, both sides have been working furiously to get out the vote.
Police are investigating the death of a 71-year-old pedestrian late Friday in Coon Rapids.
For children in the poorest regions of Africa, not only do they walk miles for an education, they do it barefoot. That's why a father and son in Blaine are putting together a shoe drive they hope will generate hundreds of pairs of shoes and socks for kids in the Congo, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
It's the third week of the high school football season, where it's a crucial time for many teams across the state.
In a large airplane hangar at the Anoka County Airport a team is putting final touches on a high speed competitor. The 1949 Hawker Sea Fury will once again compete in the unlimited class of aircraft at the 2012 Reno air races, Sept. 12 through Sept. 16.
Over 100 girls and boys had their hockey game "assisted" by a former NHL player and assistant coach Wes Walz at the Minnesota Wild's hockey school.
The Anoka-Hennepin Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and the Blaine Police Department seized synthetic marijuana from a tobacco shop Friday morning, said authorities.
Believe it or not, there are camps that specialize in training hockey goalies. In Blaine this week, the top boy and girl goalies in the state gather to try and master one of the most unique positions in all of sport.
As Sabrina Wilker opened her car door Sunday morning to drive her younger siblings to church, she was greeted by hate and fear.
Authorities in Anoka County say that as many as six people were injured in a Thursday afternoon accident in the Blaine area.
A gas leak at the intersection of Highway 65 and 105th Avenue in Blaine has snarled traffic and the Anoka County Dispatcher said crews will be released soon to fix the issue.
A 20-year-old former high school basketball coach has pleaded guilty to engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
An 80-year-old man from Blaine was killed Monday morning after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 65, according to police.
If you want to hear what economic recovery sounds like, listen closely. It's the din of machinery pressing out steel parts is sweet music to the employees of a Blaine metal stamping plant.
A rare sewage problem caused a significant backup into about a dozen homes in Blaine Monday night. It happened at about 9:30 p.m. in the Amen Corner, a community near the Tournament Players Club private golf course near 109th and Radisson Road.
The Blaine Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a gas station back in March.
There's an outpouring of grief Tuesday over the death of the wife of a well-known Minnesota political strategist. Sara Tiedeman passed away overnight from the injuries she suffered in a car crash caused by a drunk driver a month ago today.
A 20-year-old former high school basketball coach has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
A 20-year-old St. Paul woman who is a high school basketball coach was arrested Tuesday for alleged criminal sexual conduct involving a 14-year-old girl, according to police.
A 22-year-old Blaine men pleaded guilty to third-degree murder charges in Anoka County Court Thursday in connection with a mass drug overdose that happened at a house party last March.
Three people suffered critical injuries Saturday after a two-car crash in Blaine, authorities said.
The Xcel Energy Center is the epicenter of Minnesota high school wrestling this weekend with the state championships being held in St. Paul.
"I was nervous about getting a larger SUV, but the Forester is really nice." - Melissa and her Subaru Forester
Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Plans to close more than a dozen public schools in Minneapolis aren't about saving money. So why do it? That's the question district leaders tried to answer Friday.
The of St. Paul went 547 days without a supermarket after a Lunds and Byerlys closed.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Plans to close more than a dozen public schools in Minneapolis aren't about saving money. So why do it? That's the question district leaders tried to answer Friday.
The of St. Paul went 547 days without a supermarket after a Lunds and Byerlys closed.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, made a court appearance Friday in his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Police in Albert Lea, Minnesota, say that the damage caused by a vandalism incident earlier this week will cost upwards of $25,000 to fix.
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
From weather worries to harvest headaches, growing a produce business is tough work.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
Minnesota is back in the crosshairs of the federal government with a lawsuit over gun legislation passed years ago. Adam Duxter spoke with the Democratic lawmaker who wrote the legislation and a leading gun rights advocate in the state about the legal battle.
Gov. Tim Walz ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags lowered at state buildings from sunrise to sunset Sunday, and he's asking businesses, organizations and individuals to do the same.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor in November, said Thursday she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, made a court appearance Friday in his state case.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor, says she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
A Minnesota mother and her son are accused of fraud involving Medicaid-funded services that were never provided, resulting in more than $130,000 in improper payments, according to court documents filed on Friday.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, made a court appearance Friday in his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Jacob deGrom matched a career high by allowing eight earned runs and the Texas Rangers stumbled again in the AL West race with a 10-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
Kyler Murray is grateful to be back with the Minnesota Vikings this week after a concussion forced him out of his first game.
Kirill Kaprizov quickly became close friends with Mats Zuccarello when he joined the Minnesota Wild.
Kayla McBride scored 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx closed the regular season by cruising to a 86-66 victory that pushed the Indiana Fever into sixth place entering the WNBA playoffs.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
It will be rainy and windy in the Twin Cities on Saturday ahead of a cloudy and dry Sunday, NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says.
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.
Saturday will be rainy, cloudy and breezy in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Saturday is expected to be cloudy and breezy, with some rain midday.
Saturday will be cloudy and breezy. Rain is in the forecast at midday, with a high in the low 60s, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Moorhead met Wayzata on the gridiron Friday evening in a battle between two of the top teams in Minnesota. See who came out on top and learn how Shakopee’s football team is working toward a run for a state title in the Sept. 25, 2026, edition of High School Sports Rally.
It will be rainy and windy in the Twin Cities on Saturday ahead of a cloudy and dry Sunday, NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says.
Minnesota is back in the crosshairs of the federal government with a lawsuit over gun legislation passed years ago. Adam Duxter spoke with the Democratic lawmaker who wrote the legislation and a leading gun rights advocate in the state about the legal battle.
Flood victims in the southern Minnesota community of New Richland hope recovery money can help them put their lives back together again. On Friday, Democratic U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith met with residents and city leaders about the hard work ahead.
Saturday will be rainy, cloudy and breezy in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.