Pride Beer Dabbler to kick off Twin Cities Pride weekend
Sam Steen and Addie Chryst visit WCCO to discuss a special and inclusive way to start your Pride weekend fun in the Twin Cities.
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Sam Steen and Addie Chryst visit WCCO to discuss a special and inclusive way to start your Pride weekend fun in the Twin Cities.
A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — will close in July, the agency said.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Here's your guide to celebrating Pride in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota.
One of the state’s top high school softball players is transgender. A new lawsuit is calling for that athlete, and the state policy to be benched.
The new president of Education Minnesota takes the helm amid uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration.
Iowa's governor signed legislation removing gender identity protections on Friday from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.
The oldest gay bar in Minnesota, and one of the oldest still operating in the U.S., reopened on Thursday one year after a devastating fire.
One of the country's oldest gay bars reopened on Thursday, nearly a year after a devastating fire severely damaged the building.
One of the country's oldest gay bars re-opened Thursday, nearly a year after a devastating fire damaged the building. Last March, a recycling truck hit a power pole sparking the fire at Minneapolis’ 19 Bar. They’ve been working to rebuild ever since. As our Kirsten Mitchell shows us, they’re now ready to welcome back the community.
The U.S. Justice Department says it "stands ready to sue" Minnesota and two other states that are defying President Trump's executive order earlier this month that bans transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Two more people have been charged with murder in the death of a man from Minnesota who authorities say was tortured for more than a month before being killed in upstate New York.
President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Minnesota Attorney General's Office opined on Thursday.
Five people have been charged by New York State Police with second-degree murder in the killing of a missing man from Minnesota who authorities said died following repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month.
The requests by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission mark a major departure from its prior interpretation of civil rights law.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women's sports. Schools that don't comply could lose federal funding and face legal action.
A trial over North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for kids is happening, more than a year after families of transgender children and a doctor filed the suit that argued the law violates the state's constitution.
Several Twin Cities leaders and organizations are reacting to Target's announcement to end its DEI efforts, with one group even parting ways with the retailer.
As one of his first acts, President Trump signed an executive order that reverses protections for transgender people. It drew praise from his supporters, but some in Minnesota are concerned.
In his inaugural address, President Trump said he'll be ushering in a new era and ending a period of American decline. Those executive orders cover a wide range of policies from immigration to energy, trade and inflation.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
The 19 Bar, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Minnesota, was targeted by a burglar overnight Tuesday amid the push to rebuild it following a devastating fire.
Facing low birth rates and an aging population, Russia is set to ban any information deemed to promote a "rejection of childbearing."
Kent Bombard was elected Pine City's mayor on Tuesday, defeating his challenger by more than 26 percentage points and becoming the city's first openly gay mayor.
Midwest Lutheranism has entered the national political limelight since Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.
Minnesota is in between a couple of weak systems, so expect a dry Friday with clouds sticking around for most of it.
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
The city council does not have the ability to impeach Mayor Her, based on the city's charter. The charter spells out several conditions that need to be met for a petition to be successful.
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
From weather worries to harvest headaches, growing a produce business is tough work.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including local festivals and the start of some fall activities.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
The 1,200 residents who call New Richland, Minnesota, home won't forget Saturday, when nine inches of pouring rain led to flooding in town.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor, says she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
The man convicted on federal murder charges for attacking Minnesota lawmakers last year is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
The city council does not have the ability to impeach Mayor Her, based on the city's charter. The charter spells out several conditions that need to be met for a petition to be successful.
St. Paul's police chief is suing the mayor for what he calls her "repeated pattern of sexually harassing conduct." WCCO's Conor Wight took those allegations to the city council.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
Hassan Ahmed Hussen pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting early Thursday morning near City Hall.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
Kyler Murray is grateful to be back with the Minnesota Vikings this week after a concussion forced him out of his first game.
Kirill Kaprizov quickly became close friends with Mats Zuccarello when he joined the Minnesota Wild.
Kayla McBride scored 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx closed the regular season by cruising to a 86-66 victory that pushed the Indiana Fever into sixth place entering the WNBA playoffs.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office said its preliminary findings in the investigation into the White Bear Lake house fire that killed NHL journalist Jessi Pierce and her three young children earlier this year was accidental and likely caused by electrical equipment.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Minnesota is in between a couple of weak systems, so expect a dry Friday with clouds sticking around for most of it.
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.
The metro will get a dry yet cloudy end to the work week, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we will be mostly cloudy overnight and that will carry over into tomorrow.
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor, says she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
A Minnesota sailor living in California came home from nearly a year overseas to find an upsetting surprise.
A woman told police a masked man with a gun grabbed her as she left a business in Roseville, Minnesota, Wednesday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A.J., Beret and Shayla share their picks for weekend fun across Minnesota.
The man convicted on federal murder charges for attacking Minnesota lawmakers last year is expected back in court Friday for his state case.