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The cost of a high-speed rail line between Minneapolis and Duluth has been cut nearly in half. The Northern Lights Express route would start in Minneapolis, making a few stops, along the 152 miles to Duluth and Superior.
North Dakota goalie Cam Johnson made 38 saves as the fourth-ranked Fighting Hawks beat Minnesota Duluth 3-0 Saturday.
Because Santa shops for good pets too!
See the bright lights this holiday season!
The alleged environmental violations that have stranded a German-operated cargo ship for about a month outside the Lake Superior port of Duluth involved the discharge of oily water and negotiations are underway for the vessel's release, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
It may feel like spring but the winter season is here, and Spirit Mountain is ready to celebrate! The ski area will officially open on Friday, December 4. Two to three trails will be open, complete with some freestyle options.
A German-operated cargo ship and crew have been stuck at anchor outside the Lake Superior port of Duluth for close to a month for unspecified environmental violations. And there's no resolution in sight despite the upcoming closure of the St. Lawrence Seaway for the winter.
Add a little flavor to your boring vodka drinks.
A 54-year-old man was killed Friday night in an ATV accident in St. Louis County. The sheriff's office says deputies responded to the 3400 block of Mobraten Drive in Clinton Township just after 9 p.m., where they found 53-year-old Frank Kalata, who had lost control of his ATV and rolled it.
Fried Cheese, or "cheese curds," are a local delicacy.
Minnesota Power is proposing a rate hike for residential customers as part of a plan to cut electrical costs for struggling mining and paper companies.
After the turkey's been gobbled, your out-of-town guests may get antsy for some entertainment over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Show them the best of Minnesota with this handy holiday guide.
The Great Lakes have claimed thousands of ships since European explorers began navigating the waters in the 1600s, but few have captured the public's imagination as has the Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank on Nov. 10, 1975, in Lake Superior.
Have fun this fall without spending a lot of cash!
The Minnesota Department of Transportation's plan to use drones for bridge inspections took another step forward with the testing of the idea on the state's largest bridge in Duluth.
Authorities have recovered the body of a University of Minnesota Duluth student from a creek in Duluth.
Halloween is almost here, and there's plenty going on. Let's take a look at a sampling of Halloween events around the state. Friday night is Haunted High Ropes at the Eagles Bluff Environmental Center near Lanesboro. Go trick-or-treating on the high ropes course—and watch out for ghosts and skeletons along the way.
Whether or not the iconic great lake's water really produces a noticeably better beer is certainly debatable. That being said, breweries up north take great pride in the fact that their beer is made from the lake's naturally cool, crisp water. And Canal Park Brewing is no exception. I mean, the lake is right outside the brewery's front door.
After a near-death experience on a northern Minnesota lake, a teenage boy was able to meet the woman who helped rescue him. A week and a half ago, dispatchers got a call from three teenage boys who were duck hunting near Duluth. Their boat flooded with water and began to sink.
State officials say they've made the first discovery of emerald ash borer in northern Minnesota — an infestation in Duluth. Minnesota Department of Agriculture staffers found larvae of the destructive tree pest in ash trees on Park Point. Entomologist Mark Abrahamson says the area has been a focus ever since the discovery of EAB just across the border in Superior, Wisconsin, in August 2013.
Find five sweeter, smoother ales bursting with flavor this fall.
A former Minnesota head shop owner who flouted authorities as he openly sold synthetic drugs labeled "herbal incense," ''spice" and "bath salts" is hoping to persuade a federal appeals court that he acted legally and that the law that sent him to prison is unconstitutional.
A 30-year-old man from Superior, Wis., is accused of hitting a pedestrian on Tuesday in Duluth and fleeing the scene, according to charges filed Thursday by the St. Louis County Attorney's Office. Justin Paul Linskie was charged with criminal vehicular homicide in connection with the case.
Duluth police say they've arrested the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a woman walking near Twin Ponds. Authorities say 60-year-old Susan Legarde-Menz was struck about 6 p.m.
A sports radio station in Duluth claims it's permanently changing formats to year-round holiday music. The switch-over happened late Wednesday, when WEBC-AM 560 and FM 106.5 began simulcasting Christmas tunes months before the holiday season begins.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A couple faces nine counts each of felony drug charges after their young daughter was caught handing out THC gummies to middle school students in Moorhead, Minnesota.
A man was killed in a shooting on Minneapolis' south side early Monday, police said.
Two women were shot in north Minneapolis Sunday evening, but both are expected to survive, police said.
Several Minnesota communities are offering events and programs on Memorial Day to honor those who gave their life for this country.
A man was killed in a shooting on Minneapolis' south side early Monday, police said.
Two women were shot in north Minneapolis Sunday evening, but both are expected to survive, police said.
Several Minnesota communities are offering events and programs on Memorial Day to honor those who gave their life for this country.
On Sunday, Police Chief Brian Hubbard said officers were on hand to prevent any disturbances and to turn away large groups of unsupervised kids.
A Twin Cities sports bar appeared on the national stage last week for all the right reasons.
A couple faces nine counts each of felony drug charges after their young daughter was caught handing out THC gummies to middle school students in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Several Minnesota communities are offering events and programs on Memorial Day to honor those who gave their life for this country.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Diane Carlson Evans, the Minnesota native and Army veteran who founded the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C., died Wednesday at age 79.
Police in southern Minnesota are asking for the public's help with its investigation into a shooting and crash that killed a 17-year-old boy late Saturday.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
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.
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.
The two sides are said to be moving closer to a possible deal to end the war.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
President Trump says a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated following calls this weekend with Israel and leaders of other Middle East nations, plus more of the day’s top stories.
DFL Minnesota state Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart sits down with Esme Murphy to discuss why the House counterpart of her e-bike safety bill passed, but failed in her chamber.
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.
A man was killed in a shooting on Minneapolis' south side early Monday, police said.
Two women were shot in north Minneapolis Sunday evening, but both are expected to survive, police said.
Police in southern Minnesota are asking for the public's help with its investigation into a shooting and crash that killed a 17-year-old boy late Saturday.
Minneapolis police identified Cordero Montgomery Jr. as the 16-year-old boy killed in broad daylight Thursday in a shooting on the city's northside.
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.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
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.
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.
A Twin Cities sports bar appeared on the national stage last week for all the right reasons.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
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.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
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 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.
Summerlike warmth takes over Minnesota this week, with some storms possible.
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.
Clearing skies on Monday will give way to a hot and increasingly humid afternoon in the Twin Cities, with highs nearing 90.
Summer heat will build quickly this week in Minnesota, with a few storm chances mixed in.
Summer heat will build fast this week, with a few storm chances mixed in.
Sarah Dietl and Ashley McCarthy with Yoga Six pitch the benefits of taking yoga outdoors.
A study by National Civic Life found that potlucks are resurging as a social trend.
Gold Star Ride Foundation director Tony Price talks about the group’s mission.
Dr. Dave Fabry, the chief hearing health officer at Starkey, discusses the subtle signs of hearing loss people tend to overlook.
Summerlike warmth takes over Minnesota this week, with some storms possible.