
At least 1 dead after a house explosion in South St. Paul
At least one person is dead after a large house fire broke out Thursday morning in South St. Paul.
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At least one person is dead after a large house fire broke out Thursday morning in South St. Paul.
Like trees for Christmas, or eggs for Easter, pumpkins pop up everywhere around Halloween. But how did pumpkins become the symbol of Halloween? Good Question.
All of the picking is done by hand to protect the fruit.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines.
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated across the country through October 15. It's a time to recognize the cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. In Minnesota, that's a population that's diverse and growing. So, what is Minnesota's Latino history? And, what does the population look like now? Good Questions.
Heather Brown has the 4 things to know for Friday.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines Friday morning.
It's meteorologist Riley O'Connor's last day at WCCO -- kind of. He's expected to contribute in the future. We wish him all the best in his next step.
Thursday we're celebrating the heritage of a small town just about two hours north of the Twin Cities. That's where we'll find our A.J. Hilton and Heather Brown. Check out all the Crosby segments from WCCO Mid-Morning.
Heather and A.J. are on their way to the Brainerd Lakes Area, and they're giving us a look at their road trip.
Today, we celebrate all things Heather Brown.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines for Friday.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines.
Get to know the Morning Update team.
Here on the Morning Update, we’re getting to know each other! Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton talked about their favorite hobbies.
Bigger show. New time! Watch the new WCCO Morning Update Live on CBS News Minnesota, weekday mornings at 7 a.m. Check out the full debut show with Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton.
An update on a mental health workers’ strike, a Chicago man will learn his fate for murdering a father in a fit of road rage in Plymouth, and more.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines on the Morning Update.
The eyes of the world are on Britain this morning as the world says a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth. Locally, teammates and classmates continue to rally around a Bloomington teen paralyzed after a severe football injury.
It's back to school time for many, so the morning crew is sharing their past back to school pics!
It’s feel good Friday, so we want to hear some positive stories from you! Plus, we’re looking at events for the final Friday of the State Fair, and the latest news.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines.
Monday will bring some sunshine and highs slightly above average, but a weak cold front will arrive in the afternoon, dropping temps back below freezing.
Minnesota and Las Vegas played the lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years, with Greg Joseph's 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left giving the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Minnesota Wild beat Seattle 3-0 to hand the Kraken their eighth straight loss.
University of Minnesota's Jewish community gathers for a menorah lighting amid the spread of antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses.
A tradition of precision and performance: 87 years of the STA Crack Drill Squad.
University of Minnesota's Jewish community gathers for a menorah lighting amid the spread of antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses.
A tradition of precision and performance: 87 years of the STA Crack Drill Squad.
A Roseville teenager has been found not guilty by reason of mental illness or cognitive impairment in connection with an attack on his family that left his grandmother dead and multiple others injured.
A driver from Owatonna died after a single-vehicle crash in Bloomington Saturday night.
The girl was taken to North Memorial Health Hospital and is expected to recover.
State patrol is saying a 20-year-old Hibbing man has been killed in a car crash.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
Late Thursday, prosecutors formally charged President Joe Biden's son with evading federal taxes.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
A Roseville teenager has been found not guilty by reason of mental illness or cognitive impairment in connection with an attack on his family that left his grandmother dead and multiple others injured.
The girl was taken to North Memorial Health Hospital and is expected to recover.
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
Before she was even born, Athena Omoto had the odds stacked against her.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports RSV hospitalization rates have increased substantially in the past week. Most cases involve babies and toddlers ages four and under.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Minnesota and Las Vegas played the lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years, with Greg Joseph's 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left giving the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 24 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Minnesota Wild beat Seattle 3-0 to hand the Kraken their eighth straight loss.
A tradition of precision and performance: 87 years of the STA Crack Drill Squad.
Minnesota and Las Vegas played the lowest-scoring NFL game in 16 years, with Greg Joseph's 36-yard field goal with 1:57 left giving the Vikings a 3-0 victory over the Raiders on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on Friday night for a misdemeanor DWI.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
For years, the Twin Cities and the area surrounding it was in growing zone 4. Now new maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows us in Zone 5A.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. The impact is enormous on the state's $21 billion farm economy. Soybeans have now eclipsed corn, wheat and alfalfa as Minnesota's number one cash crop. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. But what does this mean for you? According to Julie Weisenhorn, an extension educator of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, this hardiness change opens the possibilities for metro gardeners. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. WCCO's Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said these changes are happening faster in Northern areas like ours. Click here for the full story.
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Monday will bring some sunshine and highs slightly above average, but a weak cold front will arrive in the afternoon, dropping temps back below freezing.
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.
Temperatures will be slightly above average in the Twin Cities Monday, but a weak cold front arriving later will drop highs below freezing on Tuesday.
WCCO NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says things will be cold and dry but prepare for a warm-up towards the end of the week.
Expect it to be cold and dry but prepare for a warm up towards the end of the week.
A Roseville teen who attacked and killed his grandmother and hurt his other family members will not go to prison.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has some stories to get you going on this Monday morning.
A.J. Hilton has the latest headlines.
Temperatures will be slightly above average in the Twin Cities Monday, but a weak cold front arriving later will drop highs below freezing on Tuesday.
Mike Max sits down with Finch as they talk about Finch's unlikely coaching rise, the team's record start, Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns meshing well and more.