Minnesota governor orders flags at half-staff to honor victim of Hamas' attack on Israel
Flags in Minnesota will be at half-staff this week to honor the victims of the attacks in Israel.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
A boy is dead after a shooting last week in Burnsville.
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With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
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A boy is dead after a shooting last week in Burnsville.
Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, who was fatally shot in the line of duty late last month, will be honored with a public memorial service on Tuesday.
Minnesota's Christina Nguyen won "Best Chef: Midwest" in the 2024 James Beard awards on Monday evening in Chicago.
A metro girl's quick thinking and plan of action didn't go unnoticed by first responders.
The Minnesota Twins' new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers.
A man is dead and a woman is injured after an ATV crash near Mille Lacs Lake.
The photos depict an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flying in formation with a F-35 Lightning II from Arizona's 62nd Fighter Squadron over various parts of the Duluth area.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.
The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet.
The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis.
Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
A judge will consider whether Hunter Biden should be put behind bars after a jury convicted him of three felony counts.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
The same Democrat who led the Wisconsin Elections Commission during the contested 2020 presidential election will be back in the helm in the swing state this year.
The Iowa law would allow criminal charges to be brought against people who have outstanding deportation orders or who previously have been removed from or denied admission to the U.S. The law is similar to one in Texas, which has been temporarily blocked.
A liberal judge who previously represented Planned Parenthood in a case related to abortion access has entered the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.
With the guilty verdict in the federal gun trial, Hunter Biden became the first child of a president to be convicted.
The Iowa law would allow criminal charges to be brought against people who have outstanding deportation orders or who previously have been removed from or denied admission to the U.S. The law is similar to one in Texas, which has been temporarily blocked.
Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell, who was fatally shot in the line of duty late last month, will be honored with a public memorial service on Tuesday.
A second man who pleaded guilty to a deadly shooting at the Mall of America in 2022 was sentenced on Monday to more than 30 years in prison.
Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, was honored by thousands on Tuesday at a public memorial service.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Sheila E. said she now wants the museum to return her old drum kit, which she said Prince personally asked to "borrow" to display there.
Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood.
Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.
Royce Lewis homered in the eighth inning to break open the game, and Chris Paddack bounced back from a rough outing with a sharp performance to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins' new "City Connect" uniforms feature a rippled water design, and a project off the field highlights our love of lakes and rivers.
The Professional Women's Hockey League is holding its second-ever draft on Monday night in the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Twins have a new look. Dubbed "The Ripple Effect," the new uniforms are inspired by the waters of Minnesota.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
A survey of 100 CEOs found that nearly a third of them are exploring the idea of a four-day, or four-and-a-half-day, workweek.
It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that, even though it doesn't feel like it, the sun is primed to come out later on Tuesday.
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.
A system stretching across the state from north to south will continue to move eastward through the morning hours.
An early morning cold front will bring showers and a few thunderstorms across Minnesota.
An early morning cold front will bring showers and a few thunderstorms to parts of Minnesota.
Jamal Mitchell's friend Chris Dunker spoke in tribute to the fallen officer at a memorial service June 11, 2024. Mitchell, 36, was fatally shot on May 30 in the city's Whittier neighborhood while providing medical aid to his killer, 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed, who had been shot by someone earlier. Mohamed was then killed by another officer.
Fellow officer Luke Weatherspoon paid tribute to Mitchell at a memorial service June 11, 2024. Mitchell was killed on May 30 in the city's Whittier neighborhood while providing medical aid to his killer, 35-year-old Mustafa Mohamed, who had been shot by someone earlier.
"Jamal represents the vast majority of police, the vast majority of men and women who live a life of purpose in this very noble job," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said at the memorial for fallen MPD officer Jamal Mitchell. "Why is it that we lose the good ones? It never seems to occur to folks that perhaps the vast majority of folks in this profession are deeply good."
"He was the epitome of a public servant, and a courageous police officer, and we were so lucky to have him," Frey said. Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, was honored by thousands at a public memorial service.
"No matter what you've been through, Jamal's heart demonstrated, 'I care,'" Denise Raper said. "It demonstrated the deep concern that no matter who you are or what difficulty you might face, I'm here to help you up." Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer killed in the line of duty late last month in a mass shooting, was honored by thousands at a public memorial service.