Why Did Sunday's Lightning Storm Last So Long?
Sunday nights storm brought a light show Minnesotans don't often get a chance to witness. Lightning flashed and thunder struck every few seconds for hours.
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Sunday nights storm brought a light show Minnesotans don't often get a chance to witness. Lightning flashed and thunder struck every few seconds for hours.
Starting in late July, Minnesotans started to hear summer symphonies from insects. Some say it feels like summer, while others find it simply annoying.
St. Paul become a city in 1854. For Minneapolis, it was 1867. More than 150 years, later the Twin Cities are two distinct places.
In the 21-page plan, three of those pages address this particular question. If there's a confirmed case, first you identify close contacts of that person while they were infectious.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of Vitamin C have soared. People report looking for an immunity boost.
It's been two months since George Floyd was killed. Since then, many Americans have had a nationwide reckoning and discussion about race. So, what happens now?
It's the time of year for picnics, outdoor wedding and camping trips – which means lots of food outside.
Once a vaccine is manufactured, it has to be distributed. The big question regards who will get to receive it first.
We know Saturday will be hot -- but it's going to feel even warmer than the temperature on your thermometer.
This summer's spike in COVID-19 cases across the country has led to delays in getting test results back. So what does that look like here in Minnesota?
The positivity rate -- the percentage of positive cases among those who are tested -- is one of the main metrics the Minnesota Department of Health uses to determine what should open or be dialed back.
We know it's been toasty this summer. According to the MN State Climatology Office, last month was in the top-10 for hottest Junes in Minnesota. So, why does the heat make us feel crummy? Good Question.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz said the state's goal was to get as many students as possible back in to the classroom buildings in a safe way this fall.
Even before NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center began testing for COVID-19 in mid-April, CEO Stella Whitney-West knew the impact of the virus would be personal.
Burgers are a key component of summer backyard barbecues. But, there are so many options - 80% lean, 85%, 90%? How is the ground beef lean content measured?
During a hearing on Monday, Judge Peter Cahill said if public officials, attorneys and family members continue to discuss the case publicly, he's more likely to move the trial to another county.
There are as many answers to this Good Question as there are lakes in Minnesota. When WCCO asked people on the streets of downtown Minneapolis, the answers ranged from "Duluth" to "Bemidji" to "the reservation" to "anywhere past North Branch."
Why are stadiums among the last to open? What do experts know about COVID-19 transmission? WCCO spoke with two infectious disease experts to answer this Good Question.
Survey after survey has told us Minnesota is a great place to live. The data shows that to be true for White people, but it's a different story for Black Minnesotans.
On average, children lose one-month of school learning over the summer. The declines are larger in math compared to reading and the losses are higher as children get older.
When it comes to playdates, Dr. Gigi Chawla, Chief of General Pediatrics at Children's Minnesota, says those decisions should come down to family's individual comfort level with another family.
This Friday, Juneteenth celebrations will be held across Minnesota. It's a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States, but for many people, it's so much more.
Systemic racism has been discussed for years -- but now most Americans are just recognizing the impact it has on almost every aspect of our society.
On Wednesday afternoon, MN Commissioner of Public Safety John Harrington said he wants to move along the investigation into the death of George Floyd as quickly as possible. So, how long do these investigations usually take? Good Question.
WCCO's Heather Brown reached out to several summer programs and received a variety of responses.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
Marcus Foligno had his first NHL hat trick to double his season goals total, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Monday night.
Thousands of students will return to Minnesota's largest university for the start of the spring semester on Tuesday.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
A man is in the hospital and a woman is in custody after a shooting in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday afternoon, according to police.
Thousands of students will return to Minnesota's largest university for the start of the spring semester on Tuesday.
A man is in the hospital and a woman is in custody after a shooting in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday afternoon, according to police.
The bullet holes that pierced the front door to State Sen. John Hoffman's Champlin, Minnesota, home served as a stark reminder of the unthinkable act of political violence he and his family endured in the early morning hours of June 14 last year. They haven't moved away. And he isn't leaving political life, either.
At EagleCrest senior living in Roseville, Minnesota, birthdays are common. Monday's celebration, however, was anything but. The campus gathered to honor 10 residents who are 100 years old or older, including three people who are 105.
In an online fundraiser, family says ICE agents broke down the door, entered with weapons drawn and handcuffed the man inside his home without showing a warrant.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Minnesotans could have the chance to see the northern lights on Monday evening, as a strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
A damaged pipeline caused an explosion in Pine County, Minnesota, on Friday.
While many of the headlines have focused on the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota is feeling the impacts of the immigration crackdown, too.
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.
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
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.
The bullet holes that pierced the front door to State Sen. John Hoffman's Champlin, Minnesota, home served as a stark reminder of the unthinkable act of political violence he and his family endured in the early morning hours of June 14 last year. They haven't moved away. And he isn't leaving political life, either.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman is undeterred and determined to continue his public service. Last summer, an accused assassin shot him and his wife, Yvette, a combined 17 times in their home. Caroline Cummings sat down with him about his next chapter, and how he hopes the tragedy can be a lesson for turning the page in our politics.
It's not just the Twin Cities: ICE agents are operating in Greater Minnesota, too. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud. John Lauritsen sat down with the city’s mayor and police chief to talk about how they work to keep the peace during incidents like this.
Neighbors shouted as ICE agents walked a shirtless grandfather out of his home, while wind chills hit double digits below zero. Federal authorities confirmed that it was not the person they were looking for. Derek James tells us why DHS says they had to detain him and how the family is responding.
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.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Kristi Noem says DHS has arrested 3,000 "criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists and incredibly dangerous individuals" in the past six weeks. Among those people is a couple who have called Minnesota home since 1999. WCCO spoke with the three daughters they left behind, who are now fighting to get their parents back home.
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
Former Minneapolis City Councilmember Alondra Cano Espejel was sentenced shortly after she pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI earlier this month, according to Hennepin County court records.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
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.
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.
Marcus Foligno had his first NHL hat trick to double his season goals total, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Monday night.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Minnesota Gophers rallied on Sunday after a fall on stage to win first in D1A pom for the fourth season in a row. This was the program's 24th national title.
Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
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.
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."
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
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.
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.
Snow will fall in parts of western and throughout southern Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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 the sky will clear tonight but it will be cold as temperatures fall to 5 below zero.
Folks in the Twin Cities will have a good shot of seeing the northern lights on Monday night, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The sky will be clear tonight, and we have a good shot of seeing the northern lights. But you'd better bundle up, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Snow will fall in parts of western and throughout southern Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The CDC recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees. Jeff Wagner explains what families need to know before their next doctor's visit.
The attorney for the family of Renee Good, the Minneapolis woman shot and killed by an ICE agent, issued a demand to federal officials last week to preserve evidence. He said on Monday that he's still waiting for a response.
Federal immigration enforcement has drawn sharp criticism from union leaders in Minnesota who say some of their members have been detained. Now, more businesses and restaurants in the metro plan to join in the protest. Ashley Grams reports.
Thousands of students will return to the University of Minnesota for the start of the spring semester on Tuesday. Ubah Ali explains how the federal crackdown is creating changes at the college.