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Fourth of July is barely in our rearview mirror, but some are already thinking about the start of the upcoming school year. Lisa Lipins made a special 1,600-plus mile trip from Arizona to the Mall of America to pick up new school clothes for her 3 kids.
The family of the 5-year-old boy thrown over a Mall of America balcony in April says he's has been on a very challenging road to recovery.
Only three out of every one 100 Americans give blood, and every two seconds in this nation someone needs blood.
The Mall of America announced Monday actor Sarah Jessica Parker will be on hand at the grand opening of her new boutique in July.
For the first time, we're hearing from those who rushed to help a young boy tossed off a third-floor balcony at Mall of America.
The man who pleaded guilty to throwing a boy off a balcony at the Mall of America was sentenced Monday to 19 years in prison.
The parents of a 5-year-old Minnesota boy who survived being thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America decried the assailant's actions as "evil" while saying they forgive him at a hearing Monday where a judge handed down a 19-year prison sentence.
A popular Korean fried chicken restaurant is coming to the Mall of America.
Blue line train service will be replaced with buses this weekend from Mall of America to the airport as the light rail stations undergo construction.
The parents of the little boy thrown off a Mall of America balcony say he needs additional medical procedures.
A man accused of throwing a 5-year-old boy from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America pleaded guilty Tuesday morning.
The child suffered head trauma and multiple broken bones. His family released a statement in late April saying he was alert and no longer in critical condition. On Monday, the family said he continues to heal.
The Mall of America asked people to submit stories in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day. As a thank you, they gave five Minnesotans a day of pampering and fun.
They said the recovery for the boy would be long, but they expect him to be home by sometime in June.
The family of the boy thrown by a stranger from a Mall of America third-story balcony has given another update on his condition Tuesday afternoon.
Tests show a 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at Mall of America has no signs of brain damage or swelling, according to the pastor at the family's church.
A 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at Mall of America is showing signs of recovery but remains in intensive care, according to an update from the family.
A 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony last week at Mall of America remains hospitalized, according to a GoFundMe page set up for the family.
The man accused of throwing a child off a Mall of America balcony makes his first appearance in court Tuesday.
The boy fell about 39 feet and landed on the first floor in front of numerous people.
The family of a 5-year-old boy thrown from a Mall of America balcony says he is "continuing to fight his courageous battle."
The 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third-floor balcony at Mall of America Friday is alive and receiving care, according to Bloomington police.
A child was rushed to a hospital Friday after reportedly being thrown from a balcony at the Mall of America.
With about 70,000 visitors in town, it only makes sense to wonder about the most popular Twin Cities tourist attraction.
A man was arrested Tuesday night after shooting at a Ramsey County deputy's car and then leading authorities on a chase through the Twin Cities, authorities said.
An 81-year-old woman is dead after two motorcycles collided on westbound Highway 60 in Blue Earth County Tuesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man tried to kill Eagan police officers by firing at them while they attempted to subdue him during a domestic disturbance call, charges filed Tuesday allege.
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer's new CEO was attracting more customers.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Highway 15 is closed in both directions between 170th and Main streets, about 5 miles south of New Ulm.
A man was arrested Tuesday night after shooting at a Ramsey County deputy's car and then leading authorities on a chase through the Twin Cities, authorities said.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man tried to kill Eagan police officers by firing at them while they attempted to subdue him during a domestic disturbance call, charges filed Tuesday allege.
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer's new CEO was attracting more customers.
Kylese Perryman claims his rights were violated, saying investigators carelessly and incorrectly identified him as the man responsible for a violent felony. He spent five days in jail, 30 days on home monitoring and, after 52 days, charges were eventually dropped.
The bench is positioned so that the sunset is clearly visible in the evening, a daily event that Mollie Merkel says reminds her of Fletcher.
An 81-year-old woman is dead after two motorcycles collided on westbound Highway 60 in Blue Earth County Tuesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Highway 15 is closed in both directions between 170th and Main streets, about 5 miles south of New Ulm.
Advocates tout domestic production as critical, while critics say it's not worth the trade-off in this sensitive location.
Authorities believe the driver of the pickup truck did not see the motorcyclist due to "the upward slope of the roadway," the sheriff's office said.
A member of the Minnesota National Guard is accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at Fort Ripley during training in 2022, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Elon Musk's company xAI will face off with the state of Minnesota in court Wednesday over a new state law banning AI "nudification."
Elon Musk's company will face off with Minnesota in court Wednesday over a new state law banning AI nudification.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Surveillance video shows the struggle before an ICE agent shot an immigrant through a door. The head of ICE said, that agent lied about what led to the gunfire. He's charged here in Minnesota, and in jail in Texas. This evening, it appears the Lone Star state's governor has no plans to hand him over. As Jason Rantala reports: Minnesota is now suing to try to get Christian Castro extradited.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday issued an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area, according to his office. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to stop issuing leases and permits in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed.
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer's new CEO was attracting more customers.
For generations of Minnesotans, the Dayton's Santa Bear has been a holiday tradition.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A man was arrested Tuesday night after shooting at a Ramsey County deputy's car and then leading authorities on a chase through the Twin Cities, authorities said.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man tried to kill Eagan police officers by firing at them while they attempted to subdue him during a domestic disturbance call, charges filed Tuesday allege.
Abdinasir Mahamed Abshir is the 23rd defendant to be sentenced in the $250 million pandemic fraud scheme.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is seeking to vacate his state murder conviction in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Fifty-year-old Amanda Merriman pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicle homicide for the April 11 crash.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota's other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1.
Drake Lindsey gives the Minnesota Gophers a reliable quarterback to center their offense around after a promising first season as the starter.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Josh Bell's two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
With the season opener around the corner at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, there's a big question: Which passer will pass the other?
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
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.
Storms return Thursday evening ahead of a cold front, with a few strong storms possible, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
A dry, seasonable Wednesday is on tap for the Twin Cities.
Wednesday will be a quiet, comfortable day in the Twin Cities, with dry weather and seasonable temperatures.
Wednesday will be a quiet, comfortable day in the Twin Cities, with mostly dry weather and seasonable temperatures.
Janelle Craft, a trend spotter for The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, is sharing outfit suggestions ahead of the Minnesota State Fair.
Relationship expert Dr. Michael Walker explains why friendships quietly fade over time and what beliefs may be stopping you from reaching back out.
Irritability, anxiety, and constant rushing can signal a child has too many activities, according to Children's Minnesota pediatrician Dr. Gigi Chawla.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger says financial preparation is a critical step families often overlook when sending students off to college.
Storms return Thursday evening ahead of a cold front, with a few strong storms possible, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.