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More than 7,600 trips were delayed or canceled at U.S. airports on Wednesday.
Colorado voters are set to decide whether to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for those 21 and older and create state-regulated "healing centers" where participants can experience the drug.
A Minnesota man is recovering after being run over last month in a hit-and-run spree in Colorado.
Documents suggest collusion between Trammel Crow, the company managing the Denver convention center expansion, and Mortenson Construction, a contractor bidding on the $233 million project.
Officials say the body of a Minnesota native who went missing in Colorado last month has been found.
Colorado authorities were contacted with concerns about the mental health of Matthew Riehl over a month before he shot and killed a deputy and wounded four others. But the 37-year-old man was never held for a mental health evaluation.
Authorities in Colorado say one deputy died and four others were wounded, along with two civilians, in a shooting Sunday in suburban Denver.
For all he did right, Adrian Peterson's main memory from Sunday will be his missed assignment that ended Minnesota's chance for a comeback victory over Denver.
Adrian Peterson says he's still the NFL's best running back at age 30 and could have played in the pros at 18 had league rules allowed it.
The Great American Beer Festival is the country's most popular beer festival and has quickly become a drinker's Mecca. This annual festival is hosted in Denver, Colorado and offers beer lovers plenty of opportunity to experience new beers while meeting other beverage fanatics.
Rocky Mountain National Park is celebrating its 100th Anniversary through September 4. Here's a guide so that you, too, may take part in the festivities.
Get your mom something special this Mother's Day.
The beauty of a beautiful bouquet of flowers never fails to get a smile.
Denver police said there were no major problems as marijuana celebrations continued for a second day on Sunday, but police tweeted a reminder that while recreational use of marijuana is legal in Colorado, people still can't use it in public.
Do you love food? Are you always looking for something new to try? If you answered yes to the previous questions it is about time you make plans to experience the many cuisine options in the Denver area.
Colorado is doing a good job keeping legal marijuana from spilling beyond state borders despite a newly unsealed indictment alleging 32 people earned millions of dollars by illegally exporting tons of the drug to other states, the state's Attorney General Cynthia Coffman said Thursday.
Many vacations are planned around different things, including visiting historical sites, the beach and different wineries. Beer enthusiasts can also have the vacation of their dreams by planning a beercation.
The case of three teenage girls who possibly tried to join Islamic State militants poses vexing questions for U.S. officials about terror groups' use of social media to recruit people inside the United States.
The number of commuters riding their bikes to work keeps getting bigger in the City of Lakes. A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Minneapolis has an estimated 8,300 bike commuters.
The Minnesota Wild went into Game 5 Saturday night knowing that winning away from Xcel Energy Center would be a tough task, having dropped the previous two games of the series in Denver. The men wearing the striped shirts didn't make it any easier for them.
Sometimes, it's hard for the Colorado Avalanche to remember that Nathan MacKinnon is just 18 years old and only a rookie. Because he keeps coming through in big moments.
The search for a missing Minnesota father and son continues in the mountains west of Denver, Colo. Tuesday. Damien McManus and his 18-year-old son Evan -- a St. Louis Park High School Senior -- were last seen six days ago.
Kevin Love started practicing early for All-Star weekend, making six of 11 shots from 3-point range and totaling 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-90 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
The best defense is a good offense, the old adage does. While that might not prove true for football, but it may do so for ads.
Police in Crystal, Minnesota, are searching for a woman reported missing earlier this week.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Friday will be hot, dry and breezy in Minnesota with critical fire weather concerns continuing. Wind gusts between 25 to 30 mph will keep fire danger elevated, especially in western and central parts of the state.
Natasha Howard scored 26 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
The cost of eating and driving continues to climb in Minnesota as fuel prices, tariffs and the conflict in Iran continue.
Police in Crystal, Minnesota, are searching for a woman reported missing earlier this week.
The cost of eating and driving continues to climb in Minnesota as fuel prices, tariffs and the conflict in Iran continue.
After a motion to bring the Minnesota Senate's gun reform bill to the House floor for a vote was defeated along party lines Thursday following nearly six hours of debate, some DFL lawmakers staged a sit-in overnight inside the House chambers in protest.
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.
Kids have a way of supporting each other no matter what the occasion. And students in the town of Minneota, Minnesota, are no exception.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting near Essex Park, according to a post on social media.
Kids have a way of supporting each other no matter what the occasion. And students in the town of Minneota, Minnesota, are no exception.
The Carver County GOP is asking people to report neighbors who've moved or died in an effort to combat voter fraud. DFL leaders say the move could put voters at risk.
In Minnesota, you'll be able to try one at St. Paul's CHS Field.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday touted an end-of-session deal created with leaders in the state Legislature, saying the agreement proffers "historic budget reserves, long-term financial stability, surpluses on the bottom line and investments and protections of those programs that matter."
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.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
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.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
State Rep. Josh Turek and State Sen. Zach Wahls squared off Thursday over which candidate can flip Iowa's open Republican-held Senate seat, as millions in outside spending reshapes the primary's final stretch.
Some DFL lawmakers staged a sit-in overnight inside the House chambers after a motion to bring the Senate's gun control bill to the floor was defeated along party lines, plus more of the day’s top stories.
After a motion to bring the Minnesota Senate's gun reform bill to the House floor for a vote was defeated along party lines Thursday following nearly six hours of debate, some DFL lawmakers staged a sit-in overnight inside the House chambers in protest.
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.
The Carver County GOP is asking people to report neighbors who've moved or died in an effort to combat voter fraud. DFL leaders say the move could put voters at risk.
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.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
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.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting near Essex Park, according to a post on social media.
Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator charged last year with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, appeared in a St. Paul federal court Thursday where he instead pleaded guilty to attempted possession of child pornography.
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
Charges say survelliance cameras caught the stabbing on video.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man is facing charges after a toddler in his care pulled a gun from a diaper bag during a traffic stop Monday afternoon, court documents show.
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.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Natasha Howard scored 26 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
Zebby Matthews threw seven scoreless innings in his season debut as the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 9-1 to win consecutive series for the first time in a month.
The Minnesota Vikings' full schedule for the 2026-2027 season has been revealed.
Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Leo Jiménez had three hits and Xavier Edwards doubled, tripled and scored three runs as the Miami Marlins beat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Wednesday 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.
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.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
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.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
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.
Friday will be hot, dry and breezy in Minnesota with critical fire weather concerns continuing. Wind gusts between 25 to 30 mph will keep fire danger elevated, especially in western and central parts of the state.
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.
Friday will be hot, dry and breezy in Minnesota with critical fire weather concerns continuing, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Friday and Saturday will see summer-like temperatures with highs in the 80s. We have back-to-back WCCO weather alert days in our future, too. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares the timing of it all.
Rain on Thursday evening. Friday will see temperatures in the 80s, which will continue into Saturday. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some serious storms.
Some DFL lawmakers staged a sit-in overnight inside the House chambers after a motion to bring the Senate's gun control bill to the floor was defeated along party lines, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Friday will be hot, dry and breezy in Minnesota with critical fire weather concerns continuing, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Friday and Saturday will see summer-like temperatures with highs in the 80s. We have back-to-back WCCO weather alert days in our future, too. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares the timing of it all.
The cost of eating and driving continues to climb as fuel prices, tariffs, and the conflict in Iran continue.
A motion to bring the Minnesota Senate's gun control bill to the House floor for a vote failed Thursday night 67-67. A tie vote in the Minnesota House means the motion was defeated.