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Earlier this week, 25-year-old Damarean Bible was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Savannah Williams. She was found Nov. 29 with a gunshot wound to the head.
Trans Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that originally honored trans people lost to acts of violence — but has now become so much more.
The district says it's reviewing its high school classroom signs in order to "better promote a fully inclusive environment" after concerns "regarding the appropriateness of one sign."
David Schuman explains how a classroom sign is causing controversy at a south metro school district.
Players are now able to represent social causes with stick tape during warm-ups, practices, and games, a complete reversal from earlier this month.
The NHL is facing pushback over a new policy banning Pride tape on hockey sticks, following a league-wide overhaul outlawing all themed apparel.
Matthew Shepard died at 21 after being beaten and tied to a remote fence in Wyoming. His death sparked a reckoning over hate crimes and LGBTQ+ rights.
The NHL decided this summer not to allow teams to wear any theme jerseys for warmups after a handful of players opted out of those situations during Pride night last season.
Voters in a small central Iowa city will decide in November whether to give their City Council more say over what books the public library can and can't offer.
Our sudden shift in temperatures is leading to some shuffling of the wardrobe, but the change is not as easy for some in the LGBTQ+ community.
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
The Gay Softball World Series is well underway this week at several ballparks throughout the Twin Cities. More than 200 teams are here from all over the US and Canada, but Minnesota has some strong representation in this tournament.
In all, 225 teams from 54 member cities make up the Gay Softball World Series. It's also a big first for this softball tournament, as the Minnesota Twins are the first Major League Baseball team to partner with the event in its 46-year history.
Jothsna Harris is the founder of Change Narrative LLC and is just one of two Minnesotans chosen for the program. She will join 99 other changemakers from across the country to work to find solutions to some of our country's most pressing issues.
Rainbowatonna and the Alliance for Greater Equity expressed their gratitude to the mayor for his "willingness to listen and learn about the impact of his comments and actions related to the Rainbowatonna Pride events."
Rainbowatonna organizer Nathan Black said the mayor appeared to be upset and asked several "bizarre" questions to pastors at a church offering a Pride-adjacent service, including whether there would be stripper poles in the sanctuary.
The store went viral earlier this week after a woman, claiming to be a lawyer, confronted the store's owner over hosting the event, falsely claiming it was against city ordinance.
Minnesota-based Target drew the ire of conservatives with their children's clothing items during Pride month.
A TikTok video of a woman confronting the owner of the children's boutique Little Roo's has been viewed more than 9 million times. In the video, the woman claims she's "looking out for the kids because you aren't."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is defending an anti-LGBTQ video his campaign shared online that attacks rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people, despite some of his fellow Republicans calling it homophobic.
A man identified in court filings as "Stewart" told CBS News he never asked 303 Creative for a same-sex wedding website, and doesn't know who did or why.
The case that originated in Colorado and decided in D.C. quickly reverberated in Minnesota.
"For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse, in my opinion, than not hiring a trans person at all," Mulvaney said.
A three vehicle crash have left at least two people dead and two more injured
Police say that a 17-year-old girl was shot around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
The Minneapolis fire department says that one person is being treated for injuries after a residential fire
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
A three vehicle crash have left at least two people dead and two more injured
Police say that a 17-year-old girl was shot around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
The Minneapolis fire department says that one person is being treated for injuries after a residential fire
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
Nashke Native Games, founded by local educator Tony Drews, aims to make entertaining games that are focused on teaching and preserving the Ojibwe language and culture.
A man was killed after being trapped in machinery at a firewood processing plant.
A 17-year-old boy in Bemidji has been charged with a felony after he allegedly made threats that prompted area schools to close earlier this week.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
The Republican head of the Wisconsin Senate says he wants to see pay raises approved for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
A three vehicle crash have left at least two people dead and two more injured
Police say that a 17-year-old girl was shot around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
A Washington County Deputy is being honored for life-saving heroics from the summer.
Diane and Ron Fagen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the Fagens unveiled their latest exhibit.
The holidays are here and they can pose some challenges for people, especially our older neighbors. Santa's Senior Helpers is an agency making life easier and less lonely for seniors.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
Two House Democrats have faced censure votes this fall.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
Millions of Minnesotans got state-issued checks or direct deposits this year. But it turns out they may owe money come tax time.
It was a night of blows and comebacks for the smallest field yet of GOP presidential hopefuls.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Police say that a 17-year-old girl was shot around 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Police said there is no threat to the public, and that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating.
Earlier this week, 25-year-old Damarean Bible was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Savannah Williams. She was found Nov. 29 with a gunshot wound to the head.
A 17-year-old boy in Bemidji has been charged with a felony after he allegedly made threats that prompted area schools to close earlier this week.
The man and woman both suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to Hennepin Healthcare, police said.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Timberwolves clinch best record in the NBA thanks to their latest five-game winning streak.
Elijah Hawkins scored 12 points with 11 assists and Minnesota overcame a 15-point halftime deficit and the loss of leading scorer Dawson Garcia to beat Nebraska 76-65.
Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat San Antonio 102-94 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Spurs' 15th loss in a row.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
For years, the Twin Cities and the area surrounding it was in growing zone 4. Now new maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows us in Zone 5A.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. The impact is enormous on the state's $21 billion farm economy. Soybeans have now eclipsed corn, wheat and alfalfa as Minnesota's number one cash crop. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. But what does this mean for you? According to Julie Weisenhorn, an extension educator of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, this hardiness change opens the possibilities for metro gardeners. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. WCCO's Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said these changes are happening faster in Northern areas like ours. Click here for the full story.
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says that we can expect one more day of 50 degree weather. Saturday will be cooler and wind will play a factor.
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.
We saw unseasonable temps across the state on Thursday, and they'll stick around on Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and it looks like a snow system may be moving in for part of the state over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Friday is expected to bring more unseasonable warmth, with highs likely in the 50s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says that we can expect one more day of 50 degree weather. Saturday will be cooler and wind will play a factor.
Families want to put their Christmas threes up earlier and earlier, so how can we make them last through the season?
A deputy with Washington received an award for his heroics.
An Anoka county deputy saved two men who fell through some thin ice while ice fishing.
A St. Paul officer is recovering after being shot this afternoon. Police were responding after a woman called them on a man she had a protection order against.