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The Academy for Sciences and Agriculture Charter School, which has facilities in the Twin Cities communities of Little Canada and Vadnais Heights, is set to close in June after being deemed "financially unsustainable," according to administrators.
An audit confirmed the former Des Moines superintendent awarded district business to a firm he worked for, prompting new disclosure rules.
More programs are on the chopping block as Twin Cities schools deal with deficits. As Ashley Grams explains, the community is worried about the cuts still to come.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
It was just two months ago when the President's Border Czar said agents would leave Minnesota after months of immigration raids. Those raids affected many students. It's been months since students at Columbia Academy were all in school together. Many stayed home with their families fearful of the ICE surge in Columbia Heights.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
The WNBA and players' union tentatively agreed to a new contract that increases players’ salaries by nearly five times. Marielle Mohs shows us how a Minnesota professor is using this real-life example to get her lessons across to students.
A unique partnership in St. Paul is giving culinary students a rare look behind the kitchen doors.
Schools are being forced to come up with new lesson plans in the aftermath of the ICE crackdown. Many districts are worried about funding because of missing students and the continued ICE presence in their communities. Esme Murphy reports from Columbia Heights.
For many immigrant families in Minnesota, sending a child to school each day requires faith that one of the thousands of federal immigration officers deployed around the state won't detain them.
As the world watches the events unfolding in the streets of Minneapolis, journalism students at the University of Minnesota focus on learning new lessons. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner explain.
A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Teachers say more students are opting into virtual learning. But educators say that while it is a short-term solution, it comes with long-term consequences.
Other schools are joining Columbia Heights in sounding the alarm on ICE. Ubah Ali is here with their concerns.
Educators from across Minnesota on Friday demanded that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stay away from school property.
Leaders from Minneapolis Public Schools spoke on Friday morning about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials' ongoing crackdown in the city. The district says it'll offer remote learning during the federal operations. John Lauritsen was at the news conference.
New details as teachers in Minnesota's largest school district say they plan to strike on Jan. 8. The school board now creating a contingency plan. Ashley Grams joins us now with the details.
Educators with Minnesota's largest school district are now one step closer to a strike after months without a contract. Nearly 1,000 of them joined the Anoka-Hennepin School Board meeting in Anoka on Monday evening.
Two employees in the WCCO newsroom were recently discussing their different skin types. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield overheard them and wondered why some people have oily skin and others have dry skin. A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
Minnesota's largest school district is now one step closer to an educators' strike after months without a contract. Nearly 1,000 of them attended a school board meeting in Anoka on Monday. Ubah Ali was there as they rallied for new contract changes.
Teachers across Minnesota's largest city are picketing in front of schools, calling for a new contract. They say if they don't get one by Tuesday, they'll go on strike.
A teachers union president said unprecedented amounts of money are being pumped into the Anoka-Hennepin School Board race, with much of it tied to conservative political groups.
Educators with Minneapolis Public Schools have voted to authorize a strike after failed discussions with the district on three separate contracts, the union that represents them said on Monday night.
Osse Area Schools will pay a student a $61,500 settlement after a Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation found that the district failed to stop a former assistant principal from sexually harassing her.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.
What started as an event to celebrate art and foster dialogue in 1975 has grown into a large nonprofit festival that also kicks off the warmer seasons.
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries.
What started as an event to celebrate art and foster dialogue in 1975 has grown into a large nonprofit festival that also kicks off the warmer seasons.
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
Police in Minneapolis say a 9-year-old boy who went missing Saturday afternoon has been found safe.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Along Cesar Chavez Street, it was high energy and sunny smiles as Minnesota's capital city celebrated Cinco de Mayo with its annual parade.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Police in Brainerd, Minnesota, are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian Friday night.
We warm up on Saturday as temperatures will hit a high in the mid-60s. The start of the day will be sunny, but clouds will move in by the afternoon.
A combination of snowmelt and heavy rain is shutting down roads in northern Minnesota.
Video captured in the woods near Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park shows the first documented evidence of cougar reproduction in the state in more than a century.
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.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
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.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
It's the only open district in the entire state because the incumbent Angie Craig is running for U.S. Senate. Former state senator and DFL candidate Matt Little joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Sen. Tina Smith is retiring from the U.S. Senate. She is using her last months in office to advance a progressive agenda and has lead the effort to keep out copper mining near the Boundary Waters.
A Minnesota House panel found no probable cause in ethics complaints filed against GOP state Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson or Democratic state Rep. Alex Falconer.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
A Minnesota State Trooper was injured when a stolen car carrying three people ran a stop sign and T-boned their squad car.
Police were called to the home on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North shortly after 3 a.m. after hearing about the stabbing.
Parker, who admitted lying to investigators and sheltering her son after he sent gunmen to kill his ex-girlfriend, is the last of five people sentenced in the November 2022 Brooklyn Park murder.
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, on Friday is unrelated to a killing that occurred blocks away just over a week ago, according to police.
When devoted Vikings fan Steven Clarkin died unexpectedly in March, he alone likely saved the lives of several people.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
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.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries.
Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to split a four-game series.
Montreal's Laura Stacey had the first hat trick in PWHL postseason history, but Jincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime and the Minnesota Frost beat the Victoire 5-4 in the opener of the best-of-five semifinal.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
In the last election, President Trump saw record support from Black and Latino voters. But will those new supporters stick with the President’s party in the upcoming midterm?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
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.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
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.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
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 Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
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 Adam Del Rosso says this afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Sunday will be breezy but high temperatures will be closer to the 70s. Rain chances return for the start of the work week. Meteorologist Ada, Del Rosso breaks down the timing of it all.
This weekend a major rescue mission is underway in Wisconsin. Fifteen hundred beagles have been released from Ridglan Farms, a facility near Madison that breeds beagles for biomedical research. As Bella Ferak reports, the dogs are now being transferred away from that testing facility to find new homes.
This beautiful spring day is also the backdrop of Mayday festivities! Both the annual parade and a Minneapolis block party. Marielle Mohs went to both and shows us how the community is coming together.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Law enforcement tell us a stolen car was going 80 miles an hour when it ran a stop sign and crashed into a State Patrol squad car in South Minneapolis. A 19-year-old driver was arrested. Conor Wight shares the latest and what one advocate says contributes to crimes like this.
Strokes are something that can affect anyone at any moment. Mark Hassenstab, a stroke survivor, joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.