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Something different is about to happen in a Minnesota governor's race: A head-to-head debate. For the first time in at least four campaigns, the Democratic and Republican nominees were gearing up to go one-on-one.
Five people have been charged in the killing of a 20-year-old man during an attempted robbery in Superior. WDIO-TV reports 17-year-old Chance Andrews is charged with felony murder and accused of shooting 20-year-old Garth Velin Tuesday evening.
Police in Duluth, Minn. located a 14-year-old girl who they were searching for Wednesday afternoon. According to police, Kaytlyn Rae Quintana left Denfeld High School in mini-van around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday.
Democratic Sen. Al Franken and his Republican challenger Mike McFadden spent their first debate clashing over how to address problems in President Barack Obama's health care law and mining on Minnesota's Iron Range.
The largest freighter on the Great Lakes was stuck for about three hours after it ran aground near Bayfront Park in Duluth.
The Tweed Museum of Art in Duluth has received a $1 million donation that will be used to kick off a $4.2 million renovation project. Chancellor Lendley Black announced the gift Thursday at the museum on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus.
A 37-year-old Duluth man is accused of fatally stabbing his mother earlier this week.
Police are holding a man in the stabbing death of a 71-year-old Duluth woman. Officers were called to a Duluth home early Tuesday and were met at the door by a man who said they should arrest him. Police entered and found a woman dead from stab wounds. The victim is identified as Mary Margaret Mosqueda.
With cameras and binoculars in hand, bird lovers are starting to flock to Hawk Ridge, a scenic overlook on the edge of Duluth.
Sen. Al Franken's TV ad skillfully weaves the campaign's own video and real TV news broadcasts, adding a narrator's voice that sounds like a newsreader and morphs into actual TV anchors.
It's the kind of air plane ride that's not for the faint of heart. The U.S Navy Blue Angels gave me a once in a life time ride in an F-18 Hornet, and it was an unforgettable experience.
After being grounded last year because of the government's sequestration, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels have returned to Minnesota. They will be flying this weekend as one of the most popular performers in the Duluth Air Show.
A new survey ranking the most livable cities in the country placed Duluth, Minnesota at the very top of the list. Outdoor Magazine unveiled the results of its "Best Town Ever" contest and argued that no amount of Minnesota cold can keep the people of Duluth indoors.
A 38-year-old woman is in custody after allegedly shooting a man, who first told authorities his wound was self-inflicted. The Pine County Sheriff's Office says they received report of the shooting on Tuesday at about 6:05 p.m. at 23285 Farm To Market Road in Sturgeon Lake.
The fire that damaged a historic house on one of Duluth's busiest streets has been ruled arson. Damage to the red sandstone Traphagen House is estimated at over $150,000. It was built in the 1890s and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has decided against opening more of Minnesota's scientific and natural areas to hunting and trapping. The agency announced Tuesday that it won't loosen hunting restrictions in 10 of the 159 areas, which are known as SNAs. The areas are protected because they contain rare native plants and undisturbed shorelines.
Authorities are investigating after a historic Duluth landmark was damaged by a fire. Crews were called to the Oliver G. Traphagen House early Monday to find two stories of the mansion on fire.
Duluth police say a 6-year-old boy was killed when he was struck by a van while crossing a street on his bicycle. A police news release says it happened around 3:45 p.m. Saturday.
The owner of a now-closed Minnesota head shop has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for selling synthetic drugs. Federal prosecutors asked a judge Thursday to make an example out of Jim Carlson, who was convicted on 51 counts related to selling synthetic drugs from his Duluth shop, Last Place on Earth.
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Minnesota's latest tool in the fight against synthetic drugs is a website aimed at giving children and parents more information about the dangers posed by the drugs. The site launched Wednesday, knowthedangers.com, includes photos of synthetic drugs, packaging and paraphernalia that can be used to help identify them.
WCCO was talking pie Saturday and there's one town that does pie better than anyone else. Braham, Minn. has been designated the pie capitol of Minnesota. WCCO's Kim Johnson followed her sweet tooth about an hour north of the Twin Cities to find out why.
A Duluth ski jump is set to come down after 90 years in the air. City officials said in a meeting Thursday they'll demolish two ski jumps in Chester Bowl Park in August.
An alleged drug suspect brought Minnesota-bound traffic on the Blatnik Bridge to a brief standstill after police say he threw cash out of his car window in Superior.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the injunctions that shut down a Duluth head shop that openly sold synthetic drugs. In an opinion Monday, a three-judge appeals panel said a lower court's permanent injunctions against the Last Place on Earth were justified.
Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting they say killed one man and injured another early Sunday morning.
Authorities say a 5-year-old girl from Oregon died in a rollover crash on a Twin Cities highway Saturday morning.
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
There will be more clouds Sunday, but most of the rain should stay closer to the Interstate 90 corridor.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting they say killed one man and injured another early Sunday morning.
Authorities say a 5-year-old girl from Oregon died in a rollover crash on a Twin Cities highway Saturday morning.
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
After years of planning and preparation, the Special Olympics USA Games have arrived to Minnesota, along with 3,000 competitors, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans.
Minnesota's ties to slavery, the Civil War and the Juneteenth holiday sent many to Fort Snelling for a tour on Friday.
Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
A police officer was shot in the southern Minnesota city of St. Peter Thursday night, authorities said.
One of five cannabis testing sites in Minnesota is shutting down, citing exorbitant costs as the reason.
Minnesota's job growth outpaced national rates in May, while the state's unemployment rate ticked down slightly, according to data released Thursday.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
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.
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary start this Friday. One of the most watched races is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side. A recent poll released by survey USA and KSTP showed Mike Lindell the long time associate of President Trump leading that race 27% to 22% for House Speaker Lisa Demuth to 17% for businessman Kendall Qualls. The margin of error at 5.4%. Lisa Demuth joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Conor Wight introduces us to a Minneapolis man once accused of assaulting federal officers during Operation Metro Surge now that the case against him has been dismissed.
In Minnesota, Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Minnesota DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are both vying for a U.S. Senate seat. The candidates debated several issues, including immigration enforcement, on Twin Cities PBS's "Almanac" on Friday. On the Republican side, Adam Schwarze, Michele Tafoya and Royce White are three other candidates running for the seat.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting they say killed one man and injured another early Sunday morning.
According to court documents filed late last month, 34-year-old Kenneth Mills faces four counts of third-degree burglary and a count of possession of burglary or theft tools.
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
A Twin Cities man is accused of stealing his dog from an animal hospital after it had been deemed dangerous and ordered to be euthanized by officials.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Twin Cities native Michael Larsen, better known as Eyedea, made a name for himself with his freestyle battle rap skills and as one-half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.
Corbin Carroll had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to tie Arizona's career triples mark and fell a homer shy of the cycle in the Diamondbacks' 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
A little rain wasn't going to ruin the parade of joy for Special Olympics USA Games athletes at the St. Paul Downtown Airport on Friday.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Special Olympic USA Games are nearly underway in the Twin Cities, with thousands of athletes from across the country competing. That includes one Minnesota flag football star nicknamed "Havoc."
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
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.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
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.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s this afternoon.
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.
There will be more clouds Sunday, but most of the rain should stay closer to the Interstate 90 corridor.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest weather forecast.
Temperatures hit the high 70s Saturday, slightly below the average temperature for this time of year. Sunday will be even nicer. Meteorologist Katie Steiner breaks down our Father's Day forecast and shares when we could see some rain.
We want to send a big congratulations toWCCO Sunday Morning producer Heidi Stang who ran her first marathon yesterday!
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s this afternoon.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary start this Friday. One of the most watched races is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side. A recent poll released by survey USA and KSTP showed Mike Lindell the long time associate of President Trump leading that race 27% to 22% for House Speaker Lisa Demuth to 17% for businessman Kendall Qualls. The margin of error at 5.4%. Lisa Demuth joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
A 5-year-old girl is dead after a rollover crash in a metro suburb.
A celebration of freedom, culture and resilience in Bloomington. The city held its third annual Juneteenth festival Saturday. WCCO Photojournalist Bradley Horwath found out what brought people to the party.