Dolly Parton wished for Beyoncé to cover "Jolene" years ago
In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."
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In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A cherished piece of movie history with a major Minnesota connection is back with its owner after nearly two decades of mystery. Our David Schuman shows us what's next for the red ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" and the new charges in the case.
Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who was loved by millions of fans, died Feb. 5. His posthumous induction did not violate the rules against inducting an artist in the year of their death because he was selected before he died.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Dolly Parton, who has praised Beyoncé's foray into country, says one of her classic hits might be featured on Queen Bey's new album.
The actor showed up to the 2024 Academy Awards stage Sunday night virtually naked save for a prestigious Oscars envelope.
To most, the glitzy Academy Awards show and the statuettes are known as the Oscars. Here's the story behind the nickname.
A list of accomplished performers will take to the Oscars stage tonight for the 2024 Academy Awards.
A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.
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.
The estate of Donna Summer is suing rappers Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign over their most recent collaboration.
Eighteen new castaways will embark on the adventure of a lifetime in hopes of winning the title of sole survivor and the $1 million grand prize.
Dolly Parton said she's a "big fan" of Beyoncé and "very excited that she's done a country album."
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Cline Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammys on Sunday night, presenting Taylor Swift with the award for album of the year.
Many of Sunday's Grammy winners may be hitting the road this year for big tours. If we've learned anything recently from big concerts in the Twin Cities, getting tickets won't be easy.
Nate Burleson will take on his usual "CBS Mornings" co-hosting duties, serve as an analyst for the Super Bowl pregame show and be a commentator for Nickelodeon's game broadcast.
The streaming service is following the lead of Netflix, which cracked down on the common practice last year.
Chita Rivera, a star of the original "West Side Story," was honored with a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.
In the 2024 Oscar nominations, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore don't make the cut in acting categories — but Godzilla earned his first Oscar nod.
"The Daily Show" veteran Jon Stewart will return to host the show on Mondays this year.
With Eric Ramsay gone, on Monday the Minnesota United announced they have promoted former assistant Cameron Knowles to be their new head coach. It coincided with the first day of training camp.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office has received a "substantial" number of submissions to the evidence portal her office launched last week after the FBI took over sole authority of the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
On Monday afternoon, WCCO's Esme Murphy sat down with Bovino to discuss the ICE crackdown, the widespread backlash and what the future holds in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here is their full conversation.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office has received a "substantial" number of submissions to the evidence portal her office launched last week after the FBI took over sole authority of the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
"If you can't properly differentiate between a U.S. citizen and a foreign national, you need to be in a different position," Eric O'Denius said.
The UDA College Nationals, dubbed "the Super Bowl of dance," is this weekend in Orlando. And for the second year in a row, WCCO has exclusive coverage of the competition, which features the University of Minnesota's dance team.
Plaintiffs' attorneys are asking a federal judge to intervene after three Democratic members of Congress were blocked from visiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Minnesota over the weekend.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
The sound of whistles and shouting drew attention to a mall at Third Street and 33rd Avenue in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Monday.
Best of the Best showcase brings together college and high school dance teams from Minnesota and neighboring states to celebrate the sport, but also debut routines ready for UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
Minnesota's relatively mild run of weather will be briefly interrupted by some snow showers, gusty winds and frigid wind chills over the weekend.
Police in Moorhead, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 17-year-old Neeshka Lafromboise, who has been missing since Monday.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. Tense encounters are happening at private businesses. That has some people wondering what authority ICE agents have at places of business. WCCO Jeff Wagner gets answers from an immigration lawyer.
A legal battle has begun to try to force out federal agents out of Minnesota. The state, Minneapolis and St. Paul are working together to sue the Trump Administration. The next step could happen as soon as tomorrow. Minnesota is not the first state to fight back against federal enforcement. WCCO's Ashley Grams talked to an expert to find out whether this suit stands a chance.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office has received a "substantial" number of submissions to the evidence portal her office launched last week after the FBI took over sole authority of the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
On Monday afternoon, WCCO's Esme Murphy sat down with Bovino to discuss the ICE crackdown, the widespread backlash and what the future holds in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here is their full conversation.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office has received a "substantial" number of submissions to the evidence portal her office launched last week after the FBI took over sole authority of the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
On Monday afternoon, WCCO's Esme Murphy sat down with Bovino to discuss the ICE crackdown, the widespread backlash and what the future holds in the Twin Cities and beyond. Here is their full conversation.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
A large crowd gathered outside the Richfield Target over the weekend, just days after ICE agents took two employees into custody, as community members implore the corporation to speak out about what's happening in the Twin Cities.
The St. Anthony Police Department says officers were called to Equinox Apartments just after 5 a.m. for a reported stabbing.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
With Eric Ramsay gone, on Monday the Minnesota United announced they have promoted former assistant Cameron Knowles to be their new head coach. It coincided with the first day of training camp.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
The UDA College Nationals, dubbed "the Super Bowl of dance," is this weekend in Orlando. And for the second year in a row, WCCO has exclusive coverage of the competition, which features the University of Minnesota's dance team.
Best of the Best showcase brings together college and high school dance teams from Minnesota and neighboring states to celebrate the sport, but also debut routines ready for UDA College Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
Anthony Edwards banked in a go-ahead, 3-foot runner with 16.8 seconds and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103 on Sunday night.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
Have you ever wondered how the actors memorize so many lines? A neurologist says everyone could strengthen their memories by taking cues from actors.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says northeast Minnesota could see freezing rain or light snow early on Tuesday. Temperatures in the Twin Cities will hit 40 degrees by the 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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a light band of rain showers will pass overnight but it'll stay mild.
A light band of rain showers will pass over the Twin Cities overnight Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
We get one more warm day tomorrow with highs near 40. The wind will pick up ushering in much colder air going forward, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
The Minnesota United announced they promoted former assistant Cameron Knowles to be their new head coach on Monday, coinciding with the first day of training camp. The announcement comes a day after the departure of Eric Ramsay. Ren Clayton reports.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says northeast Minnesota could see freezing rain or light snow early on Tuesday. Temperatures in the Twin Cities will hit 40 degrees by the afternoon.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. Tense encounters are happening at private businesses. That has some people wondering what authority ICE agents have at places of business. WCCO Jeff Wagner gets answers from an immigration lawyer.
A legal battle has begun to try to force out federal agents out of Minnesota. The state, Minneapolis and St. Paul are working together to sue the Trump Administration. The next step could happen as soon as tomorrow. Minnesota is not the first state to fight back against federal enforcement. WCCO's Ashley Grams talked to an expert to find out whether this suit stands a chance.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a light band of rain showers will pass overnight but it'll stay mild.