St. Paul homeless encampment cleared ahead of frigid temperatures
On Thursday, city crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
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On Thursday, city crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
City crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
Following two fires at homeless encampments in Minneapolis, dozens more people living in an encampment across the river will be displaced.
Dozens of people will be displaced in St. Paul after the city served an eviction order on tents in a big encampment there. Ubah Ali visited that camp and shows us why the city says they have to shut it down.
Christopher Daniel has lived in the Phillips neighborhood since 2016 and feels what is being done to help unsheltered and sheltered residents in the Phillips neighborhood is not working.
City crews are working to clean up what's left behind from Monday’s encampment fire in south Minneapolis. Meanwhile, a coalition of neighbors — with and without homes — are letting their voices be heard.
Fires burned through two separate south Minneapolis encampments Monday afternoon.
Around 12,000 people donated, with 337 donating to the campaign for the first time.
Since partnering with MACV in 2017, WCCO has helped raise more than $4.9 million to help veterans who need housing, services and other support.
Underneath under the Hiawatha Bridge at Cedar Avenue, a small encampment burned early Friday morning.
People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. That has advocates searching for solutions.
Two fires at homeless encampments in the Twin Cities is sparking concern as temperatures bottom out. People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. As our Adam Duxter reports, that has advocates searching for solutions.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Emily Roth, president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and a proud granddaughter of a Vietnam veteran, chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
St. Paul Public Schools' Project REACH is collecting coats and blankets for children and families experiencing homelessness.
St. Paul Public Schools are looking for coats and blankets to help the nearly 900 students in the district without stable housing.
Army veteran Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car for six months.
For the past six months, Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car. And like many on the street, life had caught up with her. That's when MAC-V stepped in. As WCCO's Reg Chapman shares, they first worked to gain her trust, and are now supporting her through some legal troubles.
A 2023 survey by researchers at the Wilder Foundation found a 10% increase in the state's homeless population from 2013.
The unsheltered population has grown by 10% over the last decade.
The season's first blast of subzero temperatures settled in overnight Thursday in the Twin Cities, bringing conditions that can lead to frostbite within 30 minutes of skin exposure.
For the eighth year, WCCO is partnering with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans in the fight to end veteran homelessness.
As arctic temperatures blow through Minnesota, here are places you can go to in the Twin Cities to stay out of the cold.
Eight people are out of their home and dozens more are out of a south Minneapolis encampment after multiple propane tanks caught fire on Tuesday night.
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
The red Toyota Camry that was being driven by Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong was found, unoccupied, in Superior.
DiVincenzo, 27, suffered a Grade 3 left great toe sprain in Wednesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, long an outspoken critic of President Trump, spoke before his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Monday.
With just moments left before he leaves office, President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.
The red Toyota Camry that was being driven by Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong was found, unoccupied, in Superior.
A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition and police are searching for several suspects after a shooting in Brooklyn Park Sunday night.
A breakfast will honor a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement and inspire attendees to live out his message of unity.
A man is gravely injured after a shooting in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood Sunday night, police say.
It will be more expensive to attend the Minnesota State Fair this summer, officials announced on Sunday.
Josh Madson is using his photography skills in an effort to bring the community together.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are advising residents to stay off the roads Friday afternoon.
From Nov. 27 through Dec. 31, 2,079 people were arrested as part of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's DWI enforcement campaign.
Fire destroyed Winona's Black Horse Bar & Grill early Friday morning, with several fire departments trucking in water to help fight the blaze.
Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota.
The red Toyota Camry that was being driven by Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong was found, unoccupied, in Superior.
The famous Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls hasn't been owned by a member of the Leinenkugel family since 1988, but some members of the family want to change that.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor has created a new office dedicated to preventing gun violence, a month after a school shooting not far from the state Capitol.
Wisconsin's photo ID requirement for voting would be elevated from a state law to a constitutional amendment under a proposal approved in the Republican-controlled Assembly with no support from Democrats.
A Wisconsin woman who at age 12 stabbed her sixth-grade classmate nearly to death to please online horror character Slender Man will be released from a psychiatric hospital, a judge ordered on Thursday.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States. Follow live coverage and watch a live stream of the inauguration events here.
Democratic Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, long an outspoken critic of President Trump, spoke before his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Monday.
With just moments left before he leaves office, President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.
Donald Trump plans to sign roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations upon taking office Monday.
CBS Mornings is live in D.C. with a look at President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
It will be more expensive to attend the Minnesota State Fair this summer, officials announced on Sunday.
The series of January cold snaps is helping some Minnesota resorts get back on track. Even with below-average snowfall, business is looking up.
The brand says the savory drops are available for a limited time in January for National Soup Month, and the peak of cold and flu season.
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
From 1980–2024, there were 62 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses of over $1 billion each in Minnesota.
A man is gravely injured after a shooting in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood Sunday night, police say.
Adam Fravel is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Maddi Kingsbury, the mother of their two children. He maintains his innocence.
A car was taken in a strong-arm carjacking Friday. The car was then in a police pursuit overnight Saturday.
An 18-year-old woman may not survive an overnight shooting in Minneapolis, police say.
Police are investigating an early morning armed burglary at a Brooklyn Park residence.
As illness is spreading around the state, one patient says their senior living facility is keeping residents separated to prevent more people from getting sick.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
Mariah Southwick says her friends, Rachel Kretchmer and Michael Shulze, died one week ago after buying what they thought was cocaine — instead, it was fentanyl-laced cocaine.
There is real concern among health officials there won't be nearly enough doctors in the future, let alone for rural Minnesota in the near term.
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "O.J.: Made in America" has made a nine-hour documentary about the life and achievements of Prince. However, it may never end up getting the audience it deserves.
It was a battle of north vs. south in boys hockey Friday night as Grand Rapids and White Bear Lake battled on the ice. Plus, a former University of Minnesota hockey player is feeling thankful amid his battle with a life-altering disease.
DiVincenzo, 27, suffered a Grade 3 left great toe sprain in Wednesday's loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Grace Grocholski matched her career high with 27 points and No. 24 Minnesota overcame a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Northwestern 87-82.
Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117.
Filip Forsberg had two goals and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to their third consecutive victory, 6-2 over the Minnesota Wild.
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Esme Murphy talks about how the capitol drama could continue for weeks.
The U.S. surgeon general says even one drink per week significantly raises your cancer risks.
The surgeon general says even if you have one drink once a week over a lifetime your odds cancer risk rises significantly.
The death of former Democratic Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has left the Senate temporarily in a 33-33 tie. The special election in the heavily DFL district is Jan. 28. Republican Senate Leader Mark Johnson and DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy are currently working out a temporary power-sharing agreement.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
Well before evacuation orders are declared, or even before an emergency happens, there are ways to prepare.
The brutal cold that settled in on Monday is enough to make you cry. All it takes is a few seconds outside before the tears start flowing.
Celebration turned into frightening chaos on New Year's Day when a driver barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people. Two days later, the FBI released a bulletin warning of copycat attacks.
Here's an explanation of why people may hear creaks and trembles in their homes during cold months.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
Extreme cold warnings are in effect across northern Minnesota through noon on Tuesday, while the rest of the state is under cold weather advisories for the same time frame.
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 NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Monday as dangerous cold assaults Minnesota.
Some schools and organizations in Minnesota are announcing additional closings for Tuesday, following a wave of closings Monday amid dangerous cold.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in place on Monday due to dangerous cold across the state.
St. Paul police officer Shawn Filiowich passed away earlier this month after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Extreme cold warnings are in effect across northern Minnesota through noon on Tuesday, while the rest of the state is under cold weather advisories for the same time frame.
CBS Mornings is live in D.C. with a look at President-elect Trump’s inauguration.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has a story to get you going on this Monday morning.
Police say a man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot multiple times.