Minnesotans brave cold, snow to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
A little of the white stuff didn't stop people from celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Ashley Grams met some Minnesotans also decked out in green, making the most of the night.
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A little of the white stuff didn't stop people from celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Ashley Grams met some Minnesotans also decked out in green, making the most of the night.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
Sunday will be another early morning for Vikings fans, as the team plays its second international game in a row in London. It's part of efforts by the NFL to grow fans around the world, and two of our own were in Ireland this past weekend. Photojournalist Tom Aviles shares how our colleague Nick Lunemann brought Vikings cred to the streets of Dublin.
Justin Jefferson has something special planned for Dublin when the Vikings face the Steelers at Croke Park.
After taking a ferry across the Irish Sea, John MacDonald plans to bike about 370 miles to Tottenham to catch the Vikings' next game, raising money for the mental health charity, Mind, along the way.
She is 95 years old and will turn 96 on Saturday in Dublin. Martha Zachary is a huge Vikings fan, brought into football by her husband, her sons, her grandsons and great-grandsons. Mike Max caught up with her before she boarded a plane for Ireland.
We know many purple faithful are making the trip overseas this weekend, but one fan is going the extra mile. Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Marielle Mohs tell us about his mission on two wheels to support the team.
After a successful weekend hosting college football, it's now time for the pros to invade the Emerald Isle for the first-ever NFL regular-season game.
Purple faithful will be seeing green this weekend. Thousands of fans are bound for Dublin. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Mike Max got the details of all things Ireland from our fellow Vikings fans from across the pond.
Macy Ashby from the Irish Fair of Minnesota visits WCCO to discuss next weekend's festivities, and the Rince na Chroi dancers perform!
The Minnesota Vikings are taking their show overseas this season, twice. The team has played in London before, but Ireland will be a first.
NFL football is returning to Ireland with a showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers.
St. Patrick's 2025 is fast approaching, which means parades, food, fun and other Irish shenanigans (that's an Irish word, by the way)!
Shayla Reaves visits Harriet Island in St. Paul to preview the 2024 Irish Fair.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
Ireland, Spain and Norway are recognizing a Palestinian state, the three announced in rapid succession. The move will take effect May 28.
For the first time, an Irish football club is playing an American club, and it's happening in Minnesota.
For the first time ever, an Irish football club is playing an American club. It’s happening right here in Minnesota. This Wednesday, the St. Patrick’s Athletic FC takes on Minnesota United. WCCO’s Marielle Mohs caught up with the Irishmen training for their Minnesota match-up.
Since arriving in Ireland Friday, the 100 band members also experienced Kilkenny, where they marched in a parade and had a standstill performance outside a castle.
After nearly a year of planning and practice, the Lakeville South marching band is in Ireland. I got a chance to catch up with some of the students and directors of the "Marching Cougars" after a once-in-a-lifetime performance in Dublin.
EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin, celebrates the Irish diaspora, from the millions who left the island to escape famine or search for opportunity elsewhere, to their descendants who made contributions in all fields across the globe.
Many Irish people feel a bond with Palestinians, and Mr. Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war has changed Ireland's view of the U.S. leader.
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.
Irish airline, Aer Lingus, will make its return to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in the spring after putting a pause on services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The legendary Irish singer-songwriter died at her home in London at the age 56, her family said.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The district is estimated to recoup $10.7 million this year and $10.8 million next year, bringing the deficit for 2026-2027 down to $39.7 million.
The 78th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener takes place in Stillwater on the St. Croix River. About 500,000 Minnesotans will be out on the water this weekend for the opener.
Fire crews battled a blaze overnight Friday at a northeast Minneapolis apartment building.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The district is estimated to recoup $10.7 million this year and $10.8 million next year, bringing the deficit for 2026-2027 down to $39.7 million.
The 78th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener takes place in Stillwater on the St. Croix River. About 500,000 Minnesotans will be out on the water this weekend for the opener.
Fire crews battled a blaze overnight Friday at a northeast Minneapolis apartment building.
Crews battled a late-night fire Friday at the old train depot office building in Maplewood, Minnesota.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Police in Bemidji, Minnesota, are investigating after a shooting that left three adults with critical injuries, according to officials.
The man killed by police and the officer who shot him in Virginia, Minnesota, last week has been identified as Ethan Basche, 31, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
State air quality experts expect about two weeks of wildfire smoke impact in Minnesota this summer, and several days of unhealthy ozone levels.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still intact despite an escalation in tensions, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Bloomington Police Department created a new executive protection unit amid rising political violence and increasing threats to Minnesota lawmakers.
After months of back and forth, Republicans and Democrats in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature found a way forward to establish a new Office of Inspector General to fight fraud and prevent the theft of taxpayer money in the first place.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
Police in Bemidji, Minnesota, are investigating after a shooting that left three adults with critical injuries, according to officials.
The man killed by police and the officer who shot him in Virginia, Minnesota, last week has been identified as Ethan Basche, 31, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The man who charged at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with apple cider vinegar during a town hall in Minneapolis in January pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death in downtown Minneapolis Thursday morning.
The leader of Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office is no longer in that role.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver.
Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in the PWHL playoffs.
Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser, who also owned two popular Twin Cities sports bars, has died, according to the team.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
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.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
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.
Temps will reach into the 70s on Friday, and western Minnesota is under a red flag warning.
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.
Aside from some occasional clouds, we keep the sunshine Friday and warm up even closer to 70, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Spring warmth takes over to finish the week, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Temps will reach into the 70s on Friday, and western Minnesota is under a red flag warning.
According to the district, the audit found that due to coding and billing errors, they weren't receiving maximum reimbursements from the state.
The Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener is in Stillwater this year, and businesses are preparing for an influx of customers.
North Memorial Health and Sanford Health say the merger will expand access to local care.
Patricia Wall, owner of the Market at Malcolm Yards, shares a preview of the Mother's Day event.