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Heavy rains pounded Wisconsin and Minnesota Monday night, prompting evacuation orders for about 100 residents in one small Wisconsin town and flash flooding in parts of Minnesota, where people at a council meeting briefly took cover in a basement.
The head of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says a revised Red River flood diversion plan "goes a long ways" toward solving problems that have halted the project designed to protect the Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota area from chronic flooding.
As high school football teams get ready to begin another season, one team won't have the luxury of playing on their home field.
Minnesota could qualify for federal aid if the federal government finds more than $7.7 million in damages statewide.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton will visit Carlton and Kanabec counties on Monday.
Devastating flooding continues Monday in communities across southern Minnesota.
Gov. Dayton declared a state of emergency in response to severe weather that's caused flooding and property damage across Minn.
Two days after bad storms swept across the state, some southwestern Minnesota towns are rolling up their sleeves for a flood fight.
A 16-year-old driver in southwestern Minnesota had to climb out his car's back window Tuesday morning after heavy rains washed out the road and he drove into a sinkhole.
Residents in the Des Moines area are cleaning up after deadly floods destroyed homes and submerged cars, and more damage could be revealed as the floodwaters recede.
Witnesses told police that as van occupants got out of the vehicle, one was swept away in the floodwater.
MnDOT closed a section of Highway 41 between Highway 169 near Shakopee and Chaska Boulevard.
Highway 41 will close between Highway 169 near Shakopee and Chaska Boulevard in Chaska.
Torrential rains last weekend saw a northwestern Wisconsin dam fail, washing out roads and causing river levels rise more than 100 miles downstream.
On Thursday, MnDOT re-opened Highway 77 between Hinckley and Danbury, Wisconsin. Officials say the water has dropped significantly and the bridge is safe again for vehicles.
Mosquito crews are out in full force trying to control hatching larvae across the metro.
Authorities have attributed another death in Wisconsin to the storms that caused widespread flooding in the Upper Midwest.
Several roads are washed out or flooded in central Minnesota and northern Wisconsin after weekend storms dumped up to a foot of rain in some areas.
Widespread flooding in the Upper Midwest was blamed for at least one death in Wisconsin, while officials in northern Michigan were assessing damage from flash-flooding that washed out roads and caused dozens of sinkholes.
Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are advising drivers to be careful as a number of roads were closed or damaged over the weekend due to heavy rain and flooding.
After yet another devastating flash flood ripped apart their historic Maryland mill town, hundreds of residents and business owners are again asking themselves: Should I stay or should I go?
After flash floods sent cars floating down Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland, local officials said they were heartbroken to see the community so severely damaged again.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency in a community west of Baltimore hit by flash floods.
Several areas around Fort Snelling State Park are closed due to flooding.
On Thursday, the County Highway 9-County Road 11 bridge closed at 2 p.m.
Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1, but that has been indefinitely delayed.
"Panettone is sweet, sweet bread with fruits. It's very popular for Christmas in Italy and everywhere," said Jaime Martinez, executive pastry chef at Cossetta's.
An alert sent by Brown University told students to lock doors, silence phones and stay hidden until further notice.
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an apparent immigration-related standoff with construction workers amid subzero temperatures.
Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived a political assassination attempt this summer inside his Brooklyn Park home, took to social media to decry an ICE raid at his neighborhood coffee shop on Friday.
"Panettone is sweet, sweet bread with fruits. It's very popular for Christmas in Italy and everywhere," said Jaime Martinez, executive pastry chef at Cossetta's.
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an apparent immigration-related standoff with construction workers amid subzero temperatures.
Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived a political assassination attempt this summer inside his Brooklyn Park home, took to social media to decry an ICE raid at his neighborhood coffee shop on Friday.
Police in Richfield, Minnesota, say a woman is dead following reports from neighbors who witnessed a man "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment early Saturday morning.
A bitter blast arrives in Minnesota just as the holiday season shifts into high gear. The cold temperatures are leading to some cancellations and an important message to bundle up.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
A special city council meeting held Wednesday in the central Minnesota cabin-country town of Nisswa had one item on the agenda: discussing the conduct of Mayor Jennifer Carnahan.
Authorities say a man shot a student outside a southern Minnesota high school Friday morning before dying by suicide.
Police say they used "less-than-lethal tools" to subdue and subsequently arrest a man suspected of injuring another man in southeastern Minnesota early Thursday morning.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
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.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1, but that has been indefinitely delayed.
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an apparent immigration-related standoff with construction workers amid subzero temperatures, reports Frankie McLister.
Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman, who survived a political assassination attempt this summer inside his Brooklyn Park home, took to social media to decry an ICE raid at his neighborhood coffee shop on Friday.
Federal investigators are still working to determine if Minnesota fraud money fueled terrorism overseas, plus more of the day’s top stories.
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday, U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says witnesses have documented "blatant racial profiling" and "an egregious level of unnecessary force" by ICE agents during Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
Police in Richfield, Minnesota, say a woman is dead following reports from neighbors who witnessed a man "dragging a dead body" out of an apartment early Saturday morning.
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man was found guilty for his role in the shooting of three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January of 2024.
A 13-year-old student in Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on Thursday after he was found at a middle school with around 1,500 pills that police suspect are laced with fentanyl.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Two men were hurt when someone in a vehicle shot into a north Minneapolis home Thursday night, according to police.
Unprecedented minimum wages for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes had been set to go into effect Jan. 1, but that has been indefinitely delayed.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
The three-day music festival announced next year's lineup on Tuesday, which features headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and The Strokes.
Rod Stewart, one of the bestselling musicians of all time, is bringing his legendary voice and decades worth of hits to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Donte DiVincenzo made a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 127-120.
Maple Grove quarterback Kaden Harney led Maple Grove on a dominant run the past two years. The Crimson won the state championship in 2024 and went on a 23-game win streak.
The Minnesota Wild have traded Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Quinn Hughes, both teams announced Friday night.
Moore, 39, is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunningly fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory after a five-year retirement.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
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."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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.
Dangerous cold is the big story all weekend as the Twin Cities awoke Saturday to subzero temperatures, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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.
Dangerous cold is the big story all weekend as the Twin Cities awoke Saturday to subzero temperatures.
A bitter blast arrives in Minnesota just as the holiday season shifts into high gear. The cold temperatures are leading to some cancellations and an important message to bundle up.
Next Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures across Minnesota on Sunday morning are expected to drop into the double digits below zero.
Federal agents gathered outside a Twin Cities home construction site Saturday afternoon in an apparent immigration-related standoff with construction workers amid subzero temperatures, reports Frankie McLister.
Adam Duxter bundled up to check out the 38th annual Reindeer Run at Minneapolis’ Lake Harriet on Saturday.
A multigenerational holiday show with Irish charm is kicking things off this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Federal investigators are still working to determine if Minnesota fraud money fueled terrorism overseas, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Drink up at Fulton Taproom’s third annual Minni Dazzle; check out the Women's Art Festival; head over to Stacy, Minnesota, for the Wildlife Science Center's Howling Holidays; and be the first to try this year's Winter Carnival-themed beverage from Northern Soda Company!