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A new zip line attraction has reopened at the Mall of America after an employee was injured while working on it. A mall statement says the employee was injured by a piece of equipment on the east platform of the Barnacle Blast in the Nickelodeon Universe indoor amusement park around 11:15 a.m. Saturday.
Stroll through downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul over lunch hour and you'll see how much people love food trucks. But on Saturday, they could bring their four-legged friends along for the meal. Milo's Kitchen is a food truck for dogs.
Dr. Tom Cairns of Bloomington had Ebola before it even had a name. Cairns was working as a medical missionary in the 1970s and remembers doing an autopsy where he nicked his glove with his scalpel. Two weeks later, the illness took over his body.
A heads up if you're heading down Interstate 35W in the south metro, you'll need to take a detour. MnDOT has closed the southbound lanes between Interstate 494 and 94th Street in Bloomington, Minn.
Police said a 21-year-old man suffered non-life threatening injuries after being shot Thursday morning in the parking lot of a Bloomington hotel. Authorities were called at about 1:45 a.m. to a report of shots fired at the Country Inn and Suites parking lot near Killebrew Drive and Old Shakopee Road.
The federal government has reversed itself and decided against relocating the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Office in Bloomington.
Bloomington police say a teen who fell from a Mall of America second-floor balcony while attempting a handstand has suffered only minor injuries. Deputy police Chief Rick Hart says witnesses saw the 17-year-old attempting a handstand on the upper-level balcony Saturday afternoon when he lost his balance and fell.
The Mankato area was hit hard by flash flooding Wednesday morning, and on Thursday morning the Twin Cities was getting its turn. Thunderstorms with lightning and very heavy rain raced through the metro early Thursday morning, flooding roads and causing traffic problems.
Officials at the airport said a retaining wall collapsed just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday along the center divider on the way into Terminal 1. Traffic has been reduced to one lane as work crews attempt to clean up the mess.
Authorities said a driver crashed Sunday afternoon after leading police on a chase going to the wrong direction on Interstate 494 in Bloomington.
Fire ripped through two homes in the metro early Saturday. A fire in Andover happened on the 13,000 block of Martin Street, according to Andover Fire officials.
Bloomington Police arrested 16 people in a recent prostitution sting, including the former CEO of a Twin Cities hospital. David Cress, 64, was among the 15 men and one woman arrested on Tuesday. North Memorial Medical Center cut ties with Cress after police arrested him in a prostitution sting in Richfield four years ago.
A Bloomington man is behind bars accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Walgreen's bathroom. Police arrested 23-year old Jonathan Day on Monday night at his apartment.
The legacy left by The Beatles is living on right in the heart of the Twin Cities starting this week and hanging around for most of the summer. Officials announced Tuesday that "The Beatles!," a traveling exhibition put together by the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, will be making a stop at the Mall of America this summer.
The Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America has a new exhibit opening this month. It's called "Claws," and we went inside to get a look at what's to come. The exhibit will feature a variety of different crabs, everything from smaller crabs to larger species.
The future looks like it will be filled with virtual reality. Developers at The Nerdery in Bloomington have been tinkering with a device called the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset initially designed for video games. You might have heard of it after Facebook acquired its maker for $2 billion.
This spring, there's a new option for golf. Hyland Greens Golf and Learning Center in Bloomington, Minn. will open up its new footgolf course on Saturday as a proactive approach to the declining interest in the game. In recent years, many golfers have put their clubs aside because the game isn't easy or cheap.
Legendary Vikings coach Bud Grant celebrated his 87th birthday Tuesday. What he's doing for the next three days is almost like a gift to fans. He's putting several of his family's personal items up for sale, including mementos from his Hall of Fame coaching career.
The Mall of America is ready to help Twin Cities residents and visitors alike boldly go where no man has gone before. The mall is unveiling "Star Trek: The Exhibition" this Friday, and Edward Moody was there Wednesday morning to make a fresh notation in his captain's log.
The Mall of America will feature more than 200 photos of Minnesota in the "Capture Minnesota" photography exhibit. The exhibit opens Friday in the Bloomington mall's rotunda and runs through Sunday.
Fans of "Star Trek" will be out of this world when "Star Trek: The Exhibition" opens at the Mall of America. The exhibit opens a six-month run at the Bloomington megamall on Friday. Visitors can view one of the largest collections of "Star Trek" artifacts and information on public display.
An English teacher who teaches classes in Minneapolis and Crystal has been named Minnesota's teacher of the year for 2014. Thomas Rademacher has taught at the Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource School since 2006. The K-12 school has campuses in downtown Minneapolis and in Crystal.
One year ago this month, Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" was the No. 1 song on the iTunes chart. "Clouds" was released in December 2012, six months after doctors told Sobiech he had less than a year to live.
If walking across the massive Mall of America in Bloomington is too strenuous for you, no need to worry, a new zip line can help you get moving. Crews at MOA are installing two zip lines the stretches across Nickelodeon Universe. The zip line starts 55 feet up above the Dutchman's Deck ropes course.
Sturdy boots are usually considered key to a long, safe hiking trip. But some hikers strip off all the foot protection to fully appreciate the ground they walk on.
Sunday will be sunny with high temperatures in the 80s.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Mauricio González subbed on in the 77th minute for Minnesota United and scored his first career goal in stoppage time in 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
Thousands of Minnesotans are called to action this Memorial Day weekend, stemming from a simple conversation a decade ago.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Thousands of Minnesotans are called to action this Memorial Day weekend, stemming from a simple conversation a decade ago.
Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minnesota, police officer who is accused of crashing his car while driving under the influence, according to court records filed on Friday.
Saturday will start cloudy in the morning, but the sun should be out by Saturday afternoon. High temperatures will be in the 70s.
Adam del Rosso and Reg Chapman made their way to Bohemian Flats in Minneapolis to check out the Minneapolis Queen— the ticket for a fun adventure on the Mississippi River this summer.
People in Minneapolis took part in the Day of Remembrance to honor George Floyd on Friday, nearly six years after his death.
Talks between Chisago County employees and the county broke down on Saturday after over 18 hours of mediation, according to the Teamsters Local 320.
Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minnesota, police officer who is accused of crashing his car while driving under the influence, according to court records filed on Friday.
Dashcam video from a Twin Cities police department shows one of its officers arresting a southern Minnesota officer accused of crashing his vehicle while driving under the influence.
Law enforcement in southern Minnesota is asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing more than $30,000 in fraudulent bank transactions earlier this month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to change the statewide walleye bag limit from six fish to four.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
A feud over fraud is brewing in federal court. Individuals accused of taking millions of dollars from Minnesota went before a judge on Friday. One attorney is speaking out, saying his client is innocent. Conor Wight explains why he claims both state and federal investigators are wrong.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
The U.S. Department of Justice and other federal officials will announce a "major law enforcement action involving fraud" in the state on Thursday.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
Part of the end-of-session deal in the Minnesota Legislature rolls back skyrocketing tab renewal fees. Those fees have electric vehicle owners especially revved up.
In Minnesota, you'll be able to try one at St. Paul's CHS Field.
Charges have been filed against a Chatfield, Minnesota, police officer who is accused of crashing his car while driving under the influence, according to court records filed on Friday.
An attorney says the government made a mistake in fraud charges filed Thursday.
A man and woman from St. Paul, Minnesota, face charges in connection with an attempted car theft that left a beloved coffee shop employee with a fatal head injury.
Dashcam video from a Twin Cities police department shows one of its officers arresting a southern Minnesota officer accused of crashing his vehicle while driving under the influence.
Law enforcement in southern Minnesota is asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing more than $30,000 in fraudulent bank transactions earlier this month.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Mauricio González subbed on in the 77th minute for Minnesota United and scored his first career goal in stoppage time in 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Chicago Sky 85-75.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The Minnesota Twins rallied from four runs down to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Friday night.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
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.
Sunday will be sunny with high temperatures in the 80s.
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 Katie Steiner r says Sunday will be sunny with high temperatures in the 80s.
Summer-like temperatures are here, without the summer humidity! Temperatures over the next few days will be in the 80s. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the weather for the holiday weekend and shares when we could see some rain.
Sunday will be warm with temperatures in the 80s. Monday will be even warmer with temperatures in the high 80s. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks everything down and shares how long our warm weather will stick around.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner r says Sunday will be sunny with high temperatures in the 80s.
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Summer-like temperatures are here, without the summer humidity! Temperatures over the next few days will be in the 80s. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the weather for the holiday weekend and shares when we could see some rain.
Volunteers gather to lay flags on every headstone at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.