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Organizers of a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro said the event drew more than 2 million to Copacabana Beach.
Pop superstar Lady Gaga recently made an appearance in the land of 10,000 lakes while attending a house party with her fiancé and Minnesota native, Michael Polansky.
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
"I was so sad. I couldn't sleep. I felt dead," she said. "And then I spent a lot of time with Tony. He wanted nothing but my friendship and my voice."
How much do Super Bowl halftime performers get paid? The answer is pretty surprising.
Troy Carter takes over a role previously shared by an entertainment lawyer and a music business executive.
The pop star turned in a performance that won't soon be forgotten at Super Bowl LI.
Big names turned out in New York City last night for the annual Met Gala. But even bigger than the names were the fashion choices.
A look at five of the best upcoming music festivals from across the country
The best way to prevent a Blue Christmas is to visit one of the best holiday destinations in America for singles.
When you see the life-changing facial surgeries the Smile Network provides, it's hard to say no when they ask you to do a fundraiser -- even if it means getting dressed in outrageous costumes.
There was a surprise celebrity guest at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare in St. Paul, Minn. Wednesday. Lady Gaga stopped by to visit with patients the day after her show at the Xcel Energy Center.
When a performer like Lady Gaga stops through town, there's plenty of pressure to ensure the gift she's given is as unique and creative as the pop singer herself. Add in the fact that this is her third time performing in St. Paul and there's the added challenge to find something outside-the-box and new.
Lady Gaga is bringing her artRAVE tour to the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, May 20, and as is the practice of a good host, she will be receiving gifts. It's a tradition the Xcel does with all acts. In the past they have given Gaga shoes and Minnesota-made clothing.
Paws up, little monsters! Lady Gaga is coming to St. Paul next year. The queen of costumes announced Tuesday that she'll be bringing her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball tour to the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday, May 20.
President Barack Obama spared two turkeys from the brine and the oven Wednesday, fulfilling the annual tradition of a presidential pardon for a couple of lucky birds ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
One of the country's top performers is hitting St. Paul Wednesday night, and fans are coming early to make sure the best seat in the house is claimed.
Documents obtained by TheSmokingGun.com show a lengthy list of items and requests by Lady Gaga, who is scheduled to perform Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
A St. Paul charter school has been busy campaigning to get Lady Gaga to visit and experience their anti-bullying message.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
Bridgette Norring was in the room when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act on Wednesday.
The dog, now nicknamed "Mo" (short for Como), was spotted wandering into the pool area on Thursday.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Tech company Astronomer said its board has launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
The dog, now nicknamed "Mo" (short for Como), was spotted wandering into the pool area on Thursday.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Four men have now been charged in the June 1 Minneapolis mass shooting.
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
A Minnesota State Capitol security officer is on leave after being charged with several crimes, including impersonating an officer.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
The fate of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglarizing her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last year, is now in the hands of a jury on Friday afternoon after the defense rested its case and both sides gave their closing arguments.
According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, crews were dispatched to the home in Beatty Township around 9:20 p.m.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Abang Yoli's chef Jamie Yoo didn't know until he was a teenager that he wanted to be in a kitchen.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Bridgette Norring was in the room when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act on Wednesday.
Jurors on Friday found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial. Here is what state lawmakers on both of the aisles are saying about the verdict.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Four men have now been charged in the June 1 Minneapolis mass shooting.
The fate of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglarizing her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last year, is now in the hands of a jury on Friday afternoon after the defense rested its case and both sides gave their closing arguments.
A Minnesota State Capitol security officer is on leave after being charged with several crimes, including impersonating an officer.
In the last year, the Supervised Release Board has paroled a higher percentage of prisoners than any commissioner in the past 30 years.
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program, according to court documents.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
The three-day Minnesota Yacht Club Festival takes center stage in downtown St. Paul on Friday. This summer's headliners include Green Day and Hozier and tickets are still available.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Most of the longtime HGTV makeover series was shot in the Twin Cities, and is now going viral decades later.
It will be getting "Hot in Herre" at the Minnesota State Fair when Nelly takes the Grandstand stage to perform.
Lehman is Minnesota's most accomplished golfer with five PGA Tour wins.
Addison entered a nolo contendere plea to wet reckless driving upon a highway, according to Los Angeles County court records. Two drunken driving charges against him were dismissed.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
"It's probably the most diverse weather experience we've had in the years that I can remember," said Sara Soli, who has worked with the tournament for nine years.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Anne Meyer with Minnesota Department of Transportation to answer your burning construction questions.
Until now, polls have shown the majority of Americans support the president's hard-line position, but a new Gallup poll indicates attitudes are shifting.
Esme Murphy spoke with the organizing director for immigrant rights group COPAL on what the new poll means for the country.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the weekend will be mostly sunny with reasonable humidity for July, and with air quality concerns in northern Minnesota.
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.
Scattered severe storms will develop Friday night, but then we’ll have a dry and relatively comfortable weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says slow clearing Saturday morning will lead to a mostly sunny remainder of the weekend.
A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.
Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the weekend will be mostly sunny with reasonable humidity for July, and with air quality concerns in northern Minnesota.
Some prisons in Wisconsin and Minnesota are welcoming some new Labrador puppies. As Jonah Kaplan reports, the dogs are there to help with a different kind of personal security.
A Minnesota mom who testified for tougher fentanyl penalties was invited to the White House to see the bill become law. She told WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle losing her son to fentanyl poisoning drives her to try to save lives.
Jurors on Friday found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial. Here is what state lawmakers on both of the aisles are saying about the verdict.
Scattered severe storms will develop Friday night, but then we’ll have a dry and relatively comfortable weekend.