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After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
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After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
An investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead in a vehicle parked at the Duluth airport.
Jagdish and Vaishaliben Patel, along with their two children, froze to death on the Minnesota-Canada border in 2022.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
A veteran was brutally beaten on a busy downtown Minneapolis street. His head injuries were so severe he did not survive. As our Ubah Ali reports, police and his family are still searching for who did it.
A Blaine woman and her family will be featured in Amazon Prime's new six-episode docuseries, "Take Me Out Feet First." The docuseries follows individuals advocating for end-of-life options.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
A unique option for the afterlife is helping give back to the environment.
Former Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead Monday morning in a Southwest Ranches home.
Shauntaija Jannell Travis was sentenced Friday to 36 months, with credit for 292 days served for the second-degree manslaughter of her 7-year-old daughter.
Nex Benedict's death prompted rallies and vigils in U.S. cities from New York to Los Angeles.
Richard Lewis, the actor and comedian known for his long-running stand-up career and recurring role in the hit HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is dead at 76.
Carl Weathers was a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star.
Jurors have reached a verdict for Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas woman on trial for Mo Wilson's murder in May 2022.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he expects to see nitrogen hypoxia used in more executions.
David Soul played Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the 1970s TV show "Starsky and Hutch."
Police say a 17-year-old boy was arrested Thursday night in connection to Kline's death, and criminal charges are forthcoming.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Officials in the U.K. say a suspect arrested in the death of Adam Johnson — a Minnesota hockey player fatally injured during a hockey game — has been released on bail.
Dangerous heat and hazardous air quality remain the primary concerns in the Twin Cities on Thursday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Karen Ivy Rhodes Schmitz was last seen leaving on foot from the 8500 block of Edinbrook Crossing North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on June 22, according to police.
Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth straight victory.
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when a Bemidji, Minnesota, police officer struck him with a squad car early Wednesday morning.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Karen Ivy Rhodes Schmitz was last seen leaving on foot from the 8500 block of Edinbrook Crossing North in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on June 22, according to police.
Court documents show Kendra Johnson was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison and Erling Holdahl was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Earlier this month, 10 more Ramsey County communities and all of Washington County are now able to participate, with more rollouts to come.
Eddi Phillips is one of more than 250 artists opening their doors for the first-ever National Craft Open Studios Weekend, organized by the American Craft Council.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when a Bemidji, Minnesota, police officer struck him with a squad car early Wednesday morning.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday members of the Royal Canadian Air Force successfully evacuated 11 Minnesota teenagers and four staff members from wildfires north of the border.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state leaders moved Wednesday to extend a peacetime emergency amid raging wildfires in the northern part of the state and southern Canada.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
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.
Ramsey County leaders say they're suing for answers after ICE agents took a U-S citizen from his home in the dead of winter. Jason Rantala shows us why they believe this is their best move.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
President Trump on Wednesday gave his "complete and total endorsement" to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's gubernatorial race. Esme Murphy talked with Democratic analyst Abou Amara on how this will impact Minnesota’s primary and general election.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell tells WCCO’s Esme Murphy that President Trump’s endorsement is "huge" and "exciting," and that he didn't know it was coming. Watch the full interview.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
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.
Court documents show Kendra Johnson was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison and Erling Holdahl was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors said bilked a now-defunct Minnesota housing program out of millions of dollars.
A federal agent in Minnesota who pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison.
Police in Farmington, Minnesota, are investigating a hit-and-run Tuesday evening that killed a 13-year-old boy riding a bicycle.
Gabriel Crombie pleaded guilty to aiding an offender in May, according to court documents.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Very heavy smoke" from fires in the Arrowhead, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and southern Canada will quickly inundate much of Minnesota with the help of a sagging front that will drag that air on south, the MPCA says.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth straight victory.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.
Ball, who won Rookie of the Year over Anthony Edwards after the 2020-2021 season, averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season. President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly called him "a real point guard, which is — they're hard to find."
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
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.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
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.
Dangerous heat and hazardous air quality remain the primary concerns in the Twin Cities on Thursday.
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.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Friday evening as conditions will stay hot, humid and smoky.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says smoke has arrived in the Twin Cities and the air quality is now at dangerous levels.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said some air quality readings in the Arrowhead were so high today that their equipment alerted them about a possible malfunction.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Friday evening as conditions will stay hot, humid and smoky.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says smoke has arrived in the Twin Cities and the air quality is now at dangerous levels.
Police are looking for a driver who took off after a deadly crash in Farmington. They say a damaged Ford Focus could be the key to finding who killed the thirteen year old boy. Ashley Grams joins us now with the community's calls for change on what they say is a dangerous roadway.
Just north of Minnesota's border with Canada, a dream wilderness adventure turned into a fight against time. Ubah Ali details the multi-national effort to bring 11 teenage campers and four guides to safety after they faced the fires in Canada.