Inver Grove Heights officials pass 1-year moratorium on data centers
On Monday evening, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials hit pause on a proposed data center.
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On Monday evening, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials hit pause on a proposed data center.
Police in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, are searching for a suspect after an individual was injured in a shooting following an altercation on Friday morning.
Eight Minnesota DFL lawmakers have proposed a bill that would penalize cities and counties that do not fly the 2024 Minnesota state flag.
Weeks after three sisters say their parents were taken by federal immigration agents while on their way to work in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, the family is reunited.
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.
Police in a southern Twin Cities suburb say a standoff that began with calls of an "out of control" man was "resolved peacefully" Thursday night.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
A house and garage in Inver Grove Heights collapsed after it caught on fire Sunday night, according to the city's fire department.
Even though leaves are still falling from trees, Tuesday's brisk, chillier weather is a reminder that a Minnesota winter is right around the corner, at least in theory.
One person has died following a head-on crash on Tuesday night in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
A judge on Thursday sentenced a 46-year-old Minnesota man to 20 years in prison for producing and attempting to produce child pornography.
An historic rail bridge built in the late 1890s is getting new life in one Minnesota community.
Police in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, say a missing 25-year-old man has been found safe.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty on a charge of producing and attempting to produce child pornography.
Imagine crossing an ocean and a continent, then climbing more than 19,000 feet above sea level and finding something from your hometown.
After nearly 40 years, an unknown man buried in a Minnesota cemetery has been identified.
A Minnesota man's federal indictment for child exploitation is leading to a call for action from federal investigators.
A police officer in the southeast metro recovered hundreds of pieces of stolen mail during a traffic stop early Thursday.
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department says an officer was hurt in its parking lot early Sunday morning by a wanted man who came to pick up a friend freshly arrested for driving under the influence.
Deundrick McIntosh, 45, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon in November last year in connection to the robbery.
A man has been charged for his role in a December bank robbery where workers were restrained with zip ties.
Rescuers in Inver Grove Heights pulled a pilot from the Mississippi River this weekend after their plane flipped in the water.
A Twin Cities dog park remains closed due to possible issues with its proximity to an outdoor gun range.
Shortly before 7 a.m., a resident reported a smell of smoke and a glow outside a home on the 10000 block of Albertson Court.
Minneapolis Police are investigating after three men were stabbed at an apartment building overnight Saturday.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley as their GM, the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, who cited his own sources, said Saturday. The Vikings have yet to confirm the move.
Bloomington, Minnesota, police are investigating after two motorcyclists were killed in a crash Friday night.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were shot Friday night.
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.
Minneapolis Police are investigating after three men were stabbed at an apartment building overnight Saturday.
Bloomington, Minnesota, police are investigating after two motorcyclists were killed in a crash Friday night.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were shot Friday night.
It's been 10 years since we lost Prince, one of Minnesota's Native Sons, and we want to remember the moments that built his legacy.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through the weekend.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through the weekend.
Bones that were found during an excavation in Lake Lillian, Minnesota, on Wednesday may be "archaeological and indigenous," the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
A person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Austin, Minnesota seriously injured a 10-year-old riding a bike, police say.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
Here's the latest from the Minnesota GOP and DFL conventions.
Adam Schwarze, a former Marine, won the Minnesota GOP endorsement for U.S. Senate on Friday, according to his campaign.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
Sources say a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire has been reached between the two countries.
Asia Village, A new Asian-themed marketplace that opened on Friday in Blaine, includes 11 different eateries, a massive place to get groceries and another for skin care products.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Minneapolis Police are investigating after three men were stabbed at an apartment building overnight Saturday.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were shot Friday night.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
In 2021, Sarah Siedschlag was diagnosed with breast cancer after finishing a marathon the week before.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with Seattle Seahawks assistant general manager Nolan Teasley as their GM, the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, who cited his own sources, said Saturday. The Vikings have yet to confirm the move.
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Twins on Friday night.
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.
Blake Brandel has been a Viking for a while, but this offseason, he's making the switch to center.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through the weekend.
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.
Summer-like warmth continues to roll on. A few showers are possible today in southwestern Minnesota and highs will hit the low 80s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some actual much needed rain.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures in the Twin Cities will reach the low 80s on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday will be dry and feature cloudy conditions in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows. Parts of western Minnesota may see rain on Saturday or Sunday.
All things train will be rolling into Union Depot next weekend. Organizers stopped by WCCO to let people know what they can expect.
We have great weather to get out and plant some flowers. Minnesota Grown stops by WCCO to share some tips.
Summer-like warmth continues to roll on. A few showers are possible today in southwestern Minnesota and highs will hit the low 80s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some actual much needed rain.
Paisley Park is getting ready for a celebration of Prince ten years after his passing.
Reg Chapman updates on the latest with the war with Iran, DFL and GOP endorsements for upcoming MN elections, and other news headlines.