
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.
Police say they were called to a shooting at a parking lot in Edina
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
The lack of cold and snow is starting to impact Minnesota's winter sports
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117.
Police say they were called to a shooting at a parking lot in Edina
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
The lack of cold and snow is starting to impact Minnesota's winter sports
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
People flocking to see the northern lights have been causing issues on the road in Chisago County, according to the county sheriff.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
A 19-year-old male died after a landslide in Minneopa State Park Falls.
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
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.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
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.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
Police say they were called to a shooting at a parking lot in Edina
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Prosecutors say a man staged his wife's death 24 hours before they were expected to be evicted from their home to save himself from shame.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points, Rudy Gobert had a season-high 26 and grabbed 12 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves finished strong to beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-117.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Deputies used an unlikely tool inside a Twin Cities sports arena Thursday to mitigate a dangerous ammonia leak.
Connor Dewar had a hat trick and added an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild routed Nashville 6-1 on Thursday night to end the Predators' winning streak at six games.
Fleury wore the mask during warmups at the Wild's Native American Heritage Night, defying the NHL's restriction on specialty jerseys, masks, stickers and decals for theme nights.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Wegovy and Mounjaro have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. This distinction could be key for insurance companies that currently do not cover these drugs, forcing patients like Lori Rock to look to coupons to cover the cost.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Murphy spoke with Dr. Michael Miedema, a preventative cardiologist at Allina, about a new study that found Wegovy reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%.
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.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
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.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
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.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
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 Lisa Meadows breaks down our November temperatures, looks at how it was an above average month, and what we can expect for December.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we can expect similar temps on Sunday but with more clouds. We will see a warmup and above average temps next week.
The lack of cold and snow is starting to impact Minnesota's winter sports
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down our November temperatures, looks at how it was an above average month, and what we can expect for December.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we can expect similar temps on Sunday but with more clouds. We will see a warmup and above average temps next week.
Minnesota, the land of 10-000 lakes and sometimes four seasons in a week —but where’s winter? Warmer weather is starting to impact Minnesotans looking to partake in winter activities.
WCCO-TV anchor Derek James gives the latest updates on news happening in Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we can expect similar temps on Sunday that we saw on Saturday. Some parts of Minnesota could see the flakes fly.