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Officials say a southern Minnesota dam and nearby bridge that almost collapsed earlier this summer after a bout of heavy rain and prompted a federal emergency declaration will be torn down.
Ryan Thilges, public works director, said the county could choose to remove the dam, leave it in place as is, repair it or replace it.
Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a hazard classification from little consequence to catastrophic.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday afternoon detailed his administration's 2024 infrastructure plan.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission and Delta Air Lines launched the largest interior renovation of concourses and passenger gates at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Terminal 1 since it opened in 1962.
Potholes and bad roads make St. Paul's highways difficult to drive on. A proposal to raise local sales tax in order to fund infrastructure improvements would give voters a chance to address these issues.
The City of Minneapolis is taking public input for the 'New Nicollet Project'
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
State Rep. Angie Craig joined local leaders to talk about a new project to boost the south metro area.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Berger Fountain Task Force released their final proposal for the rebuild of the Berger Fountain (Dandelion Fountain) in Loring Park on Thursday.
A CNBC study ranks Minnesota as one of the top 5 states in the nation for businesses, surpassing Texas.
Nearly $400 million in state grants will be going toward eight new infrastructure projects in Minnesota.
Almost 20% of rural Minnesotans lack internet reliable enough to use for a video visit, according to a recent health report.
Almost 20% of rural Minnesotans lack internet reliable enough to use for a video visit according to a recent health report.
As Esme Murphy reports, Republicans are holding firm to their demand for tax cuts.
We're learning new information about the greatest threats to the systems and utilities we rely on most. Jonah Kaplan has more now on what's at stake, and why you can be a key ally.
CBS News Minnesota is digging in - literally - to get answers about aging infrastructure and what’s being done to prevent the next water main crisis.
While some Republican members of U.S. Congress who opposed the law have already been criticized for praising projects made possible by it, these letters went a step further, going out of their way to argue for even more spending back home.
Under the streets of downtown Minneapolis, crews have been working for about a year to build new infrastructure to stand up to our changing climate.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was joined by members of city council and the Director of Public Works Tuesday afternoon, as they laid out why millions of dollars were needed to fix the city's street lights.
Monday marks 15 years since the catastrophic collapse of the 35W bridge into the Mississippi River that killed 13 and injured dozens more.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
The remains were found on private property by someone getting land ready for deer hunting season.
The percentage of people wearing their seat belt on Minnesota roads is the highest its been since 2013.
The Minnesota Vikings' tall task of beating the San Francisco 49ers just got a little bit taller.
Law enforcement in St. Paul are investigating a garage fire that was intentionally started, according to the city's fire department.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
The percentage of people wearing their seat belt on Minnesota roads is the highest its been since 2013.
Law enforcement in St. Paul are investigating a garage fire that was intentionally started, according to the city's fire department.
Around 36,000 schools in the U.S. are in need of updated heating and cooling systems, according to the Government Accountability Office.
A man who killed his wife at a Bible study last year in St. Paul was sentenced to 33 years on Friday morning.
The percentage of people wearing their seat belt on Minnesota roads is the highest its been since 2013.
A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly eight weeks.
No students or staff were in the gym at the time.
Authorities say they're hoping to recover the body of a 23-year-old woman with autism and Type 1 diabetes who went missing from a Minnesota state park last week.
More than 350 people over the last year have enrolled in St. Cloud State University's cannabis certificate programs.
One person is dead after a pickup truck crashed into a western Wisconsin apartment building on Friday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court wrestled Tuesday with whether a Republican had standing to bring a lawsuit that challenges the use of a mobile voting van in 2022 and seeks to ban their use in any future election in the presidential battleground state.
Two motorcyclists from Minnesota collided on a western Wisconsin highway on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
A 66-year-old Minnesota man is dead after drowning at Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin.
A 60-year-old man died on Friday evening after what officials believe was a drunken driving crash in western Wisconsin.
By all indications, St. Paul's Express Bike Shop lives up to its name, selling and repairing bikes, but there's so much more to what they do.
Every Wednesday, CLUES holds its weekly food shelter "Canasta Familiar," providing fresh produce, healthy and culturally appropriate food, primarily for Latino families.
A St. Paul nonprofit is providing fresh veggies in the city's food deserts, all while cultivating confidence and job skills.
Farming is one of the oldest professions in Minnesota with generations of families embedded in the land. But that can make it hard for newcomers, especially immigrant farmers, to set roots of their own.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
The University of Wisconsin administration has published a new policy that requires school leaders remain maintain neutral viewpoints in their public statements.
The two presidential candidates are on opposite sides of the country again on Friday in swing states with just 53 days to go until the election. And don’t expect the opponents to face off again in a debate.
Forty percent of lottery proceeds go to Minnesota's Environment and National Resources Trust Fund.
Every time you play the lottery in Minnesota, a share of that money helps protect our parks and environment. But should it stay that way? Voters will get to decide in the November election.
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dropped 2 counts in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
Instead of dealing with drought like last year, they dealt with more rain than many fields could handle.
For five straight years, insurance companies say they have lost money in Minnesota. Now, some people are paying up an additional $1,600 or more for coverage.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
A man who killed his wife at a Bible study last year in St. Paul was sentenced to 33 years on Friday morning.
A 40-year-old man is facing multiple assault charges after firing a gun inside a south Minneapolis apartment complex multiple times last weekend.
The 24-year-old man from Miami is charged with one count of identity theft and three counts of theft, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday in Hennepin County.
Police say a shooting early Tuesday morning in Minneapolis left a man with possibly life-threatening injuries.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
Minneapolis residents will soon be able to get discounted vaccines for their pets to protect against bat-borne rabies.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
"You think 'Back to the Future,' you can't do it. It can't be done (on stage)," said actor Don Stephenson." And yet, they figured out ways to do to that are amazing and so pleasing to the audience."
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
A Michigan judge on Monday ordered hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs to pay out a $100 million judgment to a man currently in prison who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at an afterparty in 1997.
The Minnesota Vikings' tall task of beating the San Francisco 49ers just got a little bit taller.
Fans who bleed purple will pack U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday as the Minnesota Vikings take on the San Francisco 49ers for the first home game of the season.
Sam Darnold had a burden-free season with the San Francisco 49ers last year as the backup to Brock Purdy while continuing to learn the league, his position and himself.
The 1-0 Minnesota Vikings host the NFC favorites this weekend in their first home game of the season.
The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list Thursday, in time for him to play in Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is history. And many analysts say there was a clear winner.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Many analysts, including Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win. So, what kind of an impact will this have on a deadlocked race?
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
It's only a matter of time before the leaves drop. You may think they shrivel up and fall in the wind, but that's not the whole story.
A survey by WaterFilterGuru.com found that 62% of people clean their water bottles at least once a day, 25% clean them a few times a week, and 13% clean them just a few times a month. But is that enough?
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Summer continues this weekend, including a return of isolated thunderstorms.
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 Mike Augustyniak says we stay in the 80s with a mix of sun and clouds into next week, with better rain chances toward the end of the week.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says clouds will roll into the Twin Cities late Friday, with showers possible throughout Saturday.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a shower or two is possible on Saturday, but they won't be terribly impactful.
Gianfranco Sampo, owner of Terra, said one of the flavors a computer suggested he make was white chocolate with berry sauce, balsamic vinegar and caramelized black pepper. Now it’s on the menu, along with vegan salted and sandblasted hazelnut with oat milk and peaches sauteed in prosecco.
The bear did not seem to be bothered by the people nearby, but wildlife ecologists say this type of behavior is very unusual.
Summer continues this weekend, including a return of isolated thunderstorms.
The Minneapolis Veterans Administration is improving health care access for the fastest-growing group of veterans.
A man who admitted to stabbing and killing his wife during Bible study learned his fate Friday.