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Just when we thought we couldn't possibly be shocked by yet another bizarre fast food chain restaurant offering -- remember Domino's bubble tea pizza? -- McDonald's China has proved us wrong.
McDonald's saw sales skyrocket in the summer, helped by the introduction of spicy chicken nuggets and a promotion with rapper Travis Scott.
A proposed development in Dinkytown has neighbors speaking out.
Though Lloyd Johnson apologized, the judge didn't feel he fully understood the impact of his actions that night.
Teenagers say that Lloyd Johnson started to yell at them after a failed attempt to pay for food, and pulled a gun on them.
A man faces felony charges of making terroristic threats after investigators say he pulled a gun on a group of teenagers at a Twin Cities McDonald's restaurant.
Authorities say a 58-year-old Brooklyn Center man died on Wednesday during an industrial accident while delivering liquid CO2 in Spring Lake Park.
There are concerns surrounding how a situation was handled this week after a group of Somali teens alleged that a man pulled a gun on them inside an Eden Prairie McDonald's restaurant. Eden Prairie police are investigating the incident, which happened Monday night at the restaurant on Prairie Center Drive, near the city's shopping mall. Police arrested 55-year-old Lloyd Edward Johnson Wednesday afternoon on probable cause second-degree assault. Johnson, from Eden Prairie, is being held at Hennepin County Jail in downtown Minneapolis
Since the introduction of smartphones, it's become harder for all of us to put them down. That of course is true, even when we eat. Now, McDonald's wants to change that.
Here's a look at the four things you need to know for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017.
On Monday, the location on University Avenue in Fridley debuted new kiosks where customers can change the way they order.
Most of McDonald's 14,000 restaurants in the U.S. are expected to have order kiosks by the year 2020.
Getting a Big Mac and fries just got easier in the Twin Cities. Starting Monday, Uber is offering to bring McDonald's to your doorstep.
A man wearing "Toy Story" pajamas in a McDonald's restaurant is charged with drug possession.
Foley police are seeking the public's help locating a female suspect after an attempted robbery incident at a McDonald's Wednesday evening.
Facebook slaying suspect Steve Stephens was undone by a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets and an order of fries.
Tax Day today isn't just a day to pay Uncle Sam. It's also a chance to get a ton of freebies.
The fast food giant said Thursday that it will swap frozen beef patties for fresh ones in its Quarter Pounder burgers by sometime next year at most of its U.S. locations.
What's in the sauce that's in the McDonald's Big Mac?
Fast-food workers in Minneapolis plan to strike and risk arrest Tuesday as part of a nationwide push to raise wages to $15 an hour.
A 47-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of posing as a McDonald's compliance officer to gain access to secure areas in stores and using a fake credit card for a rental car and hotel, according to charges filed Wednesday in Hennepin County Court.
Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo didn't need to make reservations for his Valentine's Day dinner. That's because he took his date to McDonald's.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has rejected a request for additional environmental review of a large potato grower's expansion plans.
Target has announced that it is working this year to increase its offerings of cage-free egg products in stores across the country, with a goal of having 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2025.
By the end of 2016, the FDA will require larger chain restaurants, fast-food places and some business that sell food to post this calorie information. So, Chris from Madison asks: How are calories measured in food? Good Question.
Investigators say they found the body of the girl's mother on Saturday when a relative called and requested a welfare check at her townhouse.
Authorities in the north metro are asking the public's help in finding a child's parents.
Officials have recovered the bodies of three children and a mother from Vadnais Lake, after a search started Friday evening in what is believed to be a triple murder-suicide case.
Click on the city nearest to you to find information about their Fourth of July firework display plans.
This weekend marks five years since the murder of Jonathan O'Shaughnessy. The 24-year-old Richfield man was gunned down in a drive-by shooting while walking home from a street dance in 2017.
Eiley Misfeldt lives in Eden Prairie. She took a 23andMe DNA ancestry test over Christmas of 2021. The results: a sister, Soojee Dufresne from upstate New York.
The Minneapolis Police Department's budget has expanded despite calls to reduce funding for law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Two people were injured in a shooting in Dinkytown early Sunday morning.
It's like Halloween with no candy, or Thanksgiving without a turkey. For another year, both Minneapolis and St. Paul have scrapped plans for large Fourth of July fireworks displays.
A man who killed a pedestrian and severely injured another in a crash on Marquette Avenue last year has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman has been sentenced to 90 days of work release and four years of probation for stabbing her fiance's dog to death in 2021.
Some showers and thunder will move through on Sunday morning and again in the afternoon, but the evening will stay dry for fireworks shows.
Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the "Let's go, Brandon" message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden.
Local police say the shooting happened around 9:23 p.m. near the intersection of North 16th Avenue East and East 1st Street, in the city's Endion neighborhood.
Authorities in the north metro are asking the public's help in finding a child's parents.
This weekend marks five years since the murder of Jonathan O'Shaughnessy. The 24-year-old Richfield man was gunned down in a drive-by shooting while walking home from a street dance in 2017.
Eiley Misfeldt lives in Eden Prairie. She took a 23andMe DNA ancestry test over Christmas of 2021. The results: a sister, Soojee Dufresne from upstate New York.
The Minneapolis Police Department's budget has expanded despite calls to reduce funding for law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Two people were injured in a shooting in Dinkytown early Sunday morning.
Investigators said they found the body of Ragin's mother, Lisa Wade, on Saturday when a relative called and requested a welfare check at her townhouse.
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened shortly before 10 p.m. on the interstate's eastbound lanes near Fairmont Township, which is about 60 miles east of Worthington.
After a few scaled back years due to the pandemic, many Fourth of July Festivities are booming back across Minnesota. On Saturday, crowds packed Lions Park in Ham Lake for the annual Freedom Festival.
After months of training, Mike Shoreman started his journey on Lake Erie. Next week, he look to tackle Lake Superior.
A northern Minnesota man was hurt Saturday when a jet ski exploded as he tried to start it.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the case was reported in Dane County. They did not say how they believe that person contracted it.
The decision essentially prevents a governor from replacing the previous governor's appointees without Senate confirmation. The ruling left Democrats stunned.
Conservatives on the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a conservation group couldn't challenge an agency's decision to sell state park land for the construction of a high-end golf course along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Abortions in Minnesota fell about 2% in 2021, but that decline is likely to quickly reverse in the state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The awards will be presented Thursday, July 7.
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
The decision essentially prevents a governor from replacing the previous governor's appointees without Senate confirmation. The ruling left Democrats stunned.
"We are in a war for talent," General James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told members of the House Armed Services Committee. "That means recruiting our nation's best."
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
A local landscaper stepped in to help after seeing a WCCO investigation into a contractor who promised families a pool but didn't finish the work.
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
For small businesses with 100 or fewer employees, the minimum wage bumped from $12.50 to $13.50 an hour. Large businesses with more than 100 employees must pay workers at least $15 an hour.
A man who killed a pedestrian and severely injured another in a crash on Marquette Avenue last year has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman has been sentenced to 90 days of work release and four years of probation for stabbing her fiance's dog to death in 2021.
Local police say the shooting happened around 9:23 p.m. near the intersection of North 16th Avenue East and East 1st Street, in the city's Endion neighborhood.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
A mother and father have been accused of child endangerment after their baby boy was found with methamphetamine and fentanyl in his system.
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
The new law now governs the packaging, the sale and the makeup of the products, which may not contain more than 5 mg of THC per serving, and no more than 50 mg per package.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the case was reported in Dane County. They did not say how they believe that person contracted it.
"We are in a war for talent," General James McConville, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told members of the House Armed Services Committee. "That means recruiting our nation's best."
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
Luis Amarilla scored the deciding goal in a 3-2 win for Minnesota United over Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
Tyler Wells took a no-hit bid into the fifth inning for the second straight start and won his sixth consecutive decision in leading the Baltimore Orioles over the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Sunday.
Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the "Let's go, Brandon" message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden.
While the club still has to face Green Bay twice more to end the season, there's no way the Glory can catch them in Heartland Division standings.
Jorge Polanco hit a tying homer and Jose Miranda delivered a game-ending single as the Minnesota Twins again rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Saturday.
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the Independence Day forecast.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the storms tracking toward Minnesota.
Parts of the region, especially in western Minnesota, are hearing thunder, and the chance for severe storms increases on Monday.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
Authorities say that the girl's mother was found dead Saturday in her townhouse.
Here are the latest Minnesota headlines.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the Independence Day forecast.
Eiley Misfeldt lives in Eden Prairie. She took a 23andMe DNA ancestry test over Christmas of 2021. The results: a sister, Soojee Dufresne from upstate New York.
Despite the incredible offer, travelers say it still took roughly 20 minutes before enough people decided to take it.