Lakeville teachers, district reach tentative deal
Education Minnesota Lakeville said it came to agreement on a fair contract with Lakeville Area Public Schools Monday night after a 12-hour mediation session.
Education Minnesota Lakeville said it came to agreement on a fair contract with Lakeville Area Public Schools Monday night after a 12-hour mediation session.
The teachers' union filed its intent to strike Tuesday. They'll be out of the classrooms in two weeks if no agreement is reached.
Teachers in Lakeville voted overwhelmingly on Friday to authorize a strike if negotiations stall with the school district, according to Education Minnesota Lakeville.
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.
Police say no one is injured after a woman drove her car into the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant off Interstate 35 in Lakeville Monday afternoon.
A man convicted of murdering his pregnant ex-fiancée and her newborn who died days after being delivered has been sentenced to over 45 years in prison.
Two cities in the south metro hope that they can create a combined post office to address issues with sluggish mail service that has been plaguing the area for over a year.
Thanks to a newly passed law, all students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and lunch every day, regardless of income status.
A law passed earlier this year at the Minnesota Capitol has led several school districts and law enforcement agencies to rethink their use and deployment of school resource officers (SROs).
The Beyond Seasons Golf Tournament, an inclusive golf tournament created by a south metro man, kicks off this weekend in Lakeville.
Flames tore through a home on Duluth Trail in Lakeville early Sunday morning. Neighbors said it took three hours and several fire departments to finally put out the fire.
A number of cities are looking at adopting such ordinances, including Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Prior Lake, Duluth and Lakeville.
The Lakeville Lions are hosting their annual, unique dining experience, the Fly-in Breakfast, on Sunday.
The course is designed to slow down the disease with its high-intensity exercise.
A traffic stop took a troubling turn Tuesday afternoon in the south metro.
Donte McCray, 32, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Kyla O'Neal, 31, and Messiah O'Neal, who was 9-days-old.
A man has been charged Tuesday in connection to the death of his pregnant fiancé who he allegedly shot in a Lakeville parking lot just days before she was due to give birth.
An investigation is underway after a pole barn fire in Sunday in Lakeville.
Getting a new driver's license can be a long process, but two spots in Minnesota will have your new ID ready the very same day.
A man is in the hospital after a shooting early Sunday morning inside a Lakeville home.
A 46-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being hit by an SUV Monday night while crossing a street in Lakeville.
A teenager was found safe after she was not seen for several days.
Alejandro Saavedra, 21, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to his involvement in the April 9 death of 16-year-old Sydney Kohner.
A jury found him guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Cortney Henry.
Thousands of people filled an empty hangar at Airlake Airport in Lakeville for a one-of-a-kind breakfast Sunday morning.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
Wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada is expected to push the air quality into the red category, which means it will be unhealthy for everyone.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
From fleeing war-torn Ukraine to starting their own small business here in America, Vlad and Polina Lahoda are planting roots in Minnesota one loaf of bread at a time.
Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
From fleeing war-torn Ukraine to starting their own small business here in America, Vlad and Polina Lahoda are planting roots in Minnesota one loaf of bread at a time.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
More than 80 active wildfires burning across Canada are sending wildfire smoke back to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sunday. The smoke has prompted an air quality alert for all of Minnesota — the first of 2024.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office says it received a report of a possible drowning at Mound Creek County Park around 3:30 p.m.
Investigators are looking into what caused a wildfire in northern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are searching for a Kansas man who disappeared while kayaking on a central Minnesota lake.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
A Rochester man who got too close to a moving boxcar died after being struck by a train Saturday night, police said.
Annie Thaemert was over the moon when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, but her mother was battling metastatic breast cancer and it was spreading quickly.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A pair of wedding barns sued the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday seeking to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.
Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state.
Two months ago, Lauren Olson was seriously injured in a car crash. Now she's making an amazing recovery and back with her lacrosse family.
Saturday marked the first official day for Minnesota's new state flag.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
Art and spoken word can help break down barriers and allow people to share openly when it comes to tough topics like gun violence.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "will not support" an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah without a "credible plan to protect civilians."
When President Trump campaigned in Duluth in the fall of 2020, he said would never set foot in Minnesota again if he lost the election that year. Now, four years later, he is coming back.
Minnesota officially adopted its new state flag on Saturday, making the old flag history. So what happens to the old flag now that it is obsolete?
Minnesota's new flag went into official use Saturday, which has many wondering about the reason for the change. The controversial replacement of the old flag requires an explanation of that emblem's history.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
One of three people arrested after a violent Minneapolis carjacking earlier this month has been charged.
A man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting kidnapping for driving the getaway vehicle when a woman was taken from the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America last summer.
A driver who caused a crash with a light rail train in St. Paul Sunday morning is suspected of driving under the influence, officials said.
Myon Burrell was arrested in Minneapolis Thursday and formally charged on Friday with one count of fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
It takes a special person to volunteer — and over at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, there's a lot of special people.
Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.
Rural Minnesotans say they're getting hit hard by what they call a "chaotic" health care scene.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
HUGE Improv Theater has been in the Twin Cities scene for nearly 20 years. But this last year brought some unexpected financial challenges.
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Stillwater native and Hill Murray grad's career has been a slow burn. He was a late bloomer in high school golf and took until his senior year to capture college win number one.
Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, Bailey Ober matched his career high by striking out 10 over 6 1/3 shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 17th time in 20 games by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1.
Ernie Clement broke an 8-all tie with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-8 on Saturday.
Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose in this postseason.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose, but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada is expected to push the air quality into the red category, which means it will be unhealthy for everyone.
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.
An air quality alert remains in effect throughout Minnesota on Monday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says smoke should improve throughout the day tomorrow.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Sunday was the hottest day of the year so far.
At 70 years old, Robert Callahan knows firsthand the healing power of music. It's why he donates his singing voice to the hospital lobby every Thursday afternoon.
An air quality alert remains in effect throughout Minnesota on Monday.
Scott Sansby is a legendary local artist known across the Twin Cities. He has played with many influential bands and artists since 1969. Last fall, a freak accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.
In 2020 President Donald Trump said if he lost Minnesota he would never come back to the state. Trump did lose but is coming back for a GOP fundraiser this Friday in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at Trump's near miss here in 2016 and the Republican efforts in 2024.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says smoke should improve throughout the day tomorrow.