The origins of "Grace," Minnesota's state photograph
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
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It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
A girl is dead after a pursuit in northern Minnesota ended in a crash early Sunday morning, authorities said.
A woman in her 60s has been charged with fatally striking a person with her car back in July near Hibbing, according to documents filed Tuesday in Itasca County.
A 50-year-old Minnesota woman is facing voter fraud charges after signing her dead mom's signature on two absentee ballots.
Police are investigating after a driver in northern Minnesota hit two pedestrians who were walking on a highway early Monday morning.
WCCO's great summer road trip is back! To kick things off, AJ Hilton and Amelia Santaniello headed 200 miles north to Deer River in Itasca County.
The Blueberry Bowl was one of the top spots WCCO viewers recommended AJ and Amelia visit in Deer River. You know they couldn't pass up a chance to have some fun or try the best pizza in the area.
Authorities in northern Minnesota are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl.
Health officials announced Monday that they have identified the source of a potentially deadly disease outbreak in northern Minnesota.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office says an 85-year-old man suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's is missing and may be heading to Grand Rapids.
Authorities say a man from Canada died in a crash early Saturday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
The Iron County Sheriff's Office said a Wisconsin man who went missing Tuesday has been found safe.
A woman who claimed she was "burning a witch" when she set fire to a camper in Itasca County over the summer has pleaded guilty to murder and arson.
A 42-year-old woman is charged with murder after she claims she was "burning a witch" when she set a camper on fire in Itasca County.
A Minnesota sheriff's deputy died after battling COVID-19 for more than two weeks. Flags will be flown at half-staff in his honor.
Itasca County says there are no open beds for critical patients and nowhere to send those who need one.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 48-year-old woman.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is requesting help from the public in locating a 16-year-old girl who hasn't been seen in over two days.
The suspects in the sting chatted with undercover agents and investigators on several websites advertising sex, and were arrested after agreeing to meet at arranged meeting places.
One driver is dead and another seriously injured following a head-on crash Sunday morning on Highway 169 in northern Minnesota.
A 29-year-old Cass Lake man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing a 4-year-old boy in Inger, Minnesota last year.
Minnesotans gathered to watch an annual rodeo in Itasca County last weekend. Now, the Minnesota Attorney General is suing the organizers as the State Health Department says someone at that rodeo had COVID-19.
A 60-year-old Hibbing man was killed in an ATV accident Saturday evening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Minnesota wildlife officials say three ruffed grouse in Itasca County have tested positive for a mosquito-borne virus.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a 17-year-old boy.
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves' 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn't the original plan.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
A Hennepin County commissioner is questioning the public safety role of the sheriff's office and why it's more than $15 million over budget. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says with his department still short-staffed, sheriff's deputies are not optional, but critical.
The explosion tripped two nearby electrical boxes, detaching wires from a power pole that fell onto a minivan, which then caught fire.
A 36-year-old "No Kings" counterprotester has been accused of filming a demonstrator's child before punching the child's father in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, according to court records.
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree intentional murder after a boy died in a shooting at a Burnsville, Minnesota, apartment complex last month, according to court documents.
Around 2,000 acres at Camp Ripley in north-central Minnesota have burned due to a wildfire that broke out in the area on Sunday, officials with the military training center said.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
A fast-moving wildfire — fueled by wind gusts reaching nearly 60 mph — tore through dry grass Saturday afternoon in southwestern Minnesota, spreading rapidly and threatening dozens of homes before crews could get it under control.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records.
Authorities in northern Minnesota believe alcohol was a factor in a head-on car crash Sunday evening that left two adults dead and two children injured.
Chesney the kangaroo jumped an eight-foot fence to escape his petting zoo in Wisconsin, spending three days on the lam.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Federal officials are coming after Minnesota, claiming the state favors "ideology over biology" when it comes to allowing transgender athletes to play on girls teams. The Department of Justice is suing the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota State High School League. Ashley Grams details the legal battle over a year in the making.
Proposals advancing in the Minnesota Legislature would make changes to the state's two-year-old "red flag" gun law to temporarily suspend someone's access to firearms if a judge finds they're a risk to themselves or others.
TSA on Monday said its employees got most of their backpay. They've been without a paycheck since mid-February due to a government shutdown. But on Friday, President Trump signed an executive order directing agencies to redirect funds to TSA. Still, as John Lauritsen reports, even with a paycheck, uncertainties remain.
There have been hundreds of extreme risk protection orders filed across the state in the two years since Minnesota lawmakers passed the "red flag" law. It allows family members and law enforcement to ask a court to temporarily take someone's firearms away if they're a threat to themselves or others. Caroline Cummings shows us how police are pushing for changes they say will improve it.
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit Monday alleging Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing transgender girls to compete in girls sports, putting billions in federal funding at risk.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
A 36-year-old "No Kings" counterprotester has been accused of filming a demonstrator's child before punching the child's father in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, according to court records.
A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree intentional murder after a boy died in a shooting at a Burnsville, Minnesota, apartment complex last month, according to court documents.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records.
Loved ones of a 22-year-old University of St. Thomas student killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis on Sunday said she was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves' 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn't the original plan.
Dallas native Julius Randle scored 24 points and Anthony Edwards had 17 points playing 23 minutes off the bench in his return following a six-game injury absence as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 on Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins were defeated 3-1 by the Kansas City Royals, who used home runs by Kyle Isbel and Isaac Collins, two hitters not known for their power, on an unseasonably warm day in front of a sellout crowd of 39,320 in Kansas City's home opener.
The Rosemount girls basketball team made history earlier this month, winning its first state championship. The Irish defeated the Hopkins Royals, who are nine-time state champions, to win the 4A title. They were led by three sisters.
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit Monday alleging Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing transgender girls to compete in girls sports, putting billions in federal funding at risk.
One of the most heated issues remains immigration, where Craig has walked back her support for the Laken Riley Act.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
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.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
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.
A long-duration system could bring rain and snow to much of Minnesota later this week.
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.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will be moderately windy with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across much of central and southern Minnesota. Northern parts of the state will be cooler.
A new lawsuit from the Trump administration is putting Minnesota at the center of a national debate, MnDOT will unveil its 2026 road construction plans and more.
A long-duration system could bring rain and snow to much of Minnesota later this week.
Federal officials allege Minnesota is in violation of Title IX, plus more of the day’s top stories.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will be moderately windy with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across much of central and southern Minnesota. Northern parts of the state will be cooler.