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Many families traditionally spend Memorial Day weekend grilling out or heading to the lake – and the true meaning of the holiday can be forgotten.
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Many families traditionally spend Memorial Day weekend grilling out or heading to the lake – and the true meaning of the holiday can be forgotten.
The weather this holiday weekend certainly added to the many Memorial Day traditions for Minnesotans, including for families visiting cemeteries across the state.
According to a congressional report, about 19,000 servicemen and women from Minnesota are considered casualties of America's foreign wars.
WCCO's Derek James headed to downtown Hudson to see how people were taking advantage of some rare weather during the day off.
Picture-perfect weather continues this Memorial Day weekend. It's an opportunity not lost on us in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as this is typically one of the wettest times of the year.
Honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice is top of mind this Memorial Day.
Minnesotans remembered those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during a ceremony at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Monday.
Ft. Snelling National Cemetary was busy this morning with a celebration of Memorial Day. Gov. Tim Walz was in attendance to remember those who have served. Here is more from the ceremony.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Grilling and campfires are popular for Memorial Day weekend but the Minnesota DNR is warning you to be careful.
Final preparations are coming together Sunday for Memorial Day ceremonies all across the region. But there may be none more impactful than the commemorations at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Volunteers started placing the nearly 190,000 flags that decorate the grounds before the sun came up Sunday.
There is something very important happening right now at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Minnesotans took part in “Decoration Day” – an early style of what we know as Memorial Day – Saturday at the historic Fort Snelling.
This Memorial Day, Minnesotans will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. And there's a one-of-a-kind way to do that all weekend long in Mendota Heights.
If it seems like more people are on the road or at the airport Saturday, there's a good reason. More people are choosing to travel this weekend than last Memorial Day.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend, and there will be lots of events to honor Memorial Day and spend time with family.
The "Wall That Heals" display, a ¾ scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will stay in Mendota Heights the next three days.
If you're seeing more people on the road or at the airport, there's a good reason. More people are choosing to travel this weekend than last Memorial Day.
Whether it's driving to the cabin or hitting the skies for a faraway destination, Minnesotans are on the move for the holiday weekend. The number of those traveling is moving in an upward direction.
Come Memorial Day weekend, millions of Americans will head out on vacation to kick off the "unofficial' start to summer - and the travel that comes with it.
Sometimes, the important reason behind why Memorial Day is even considered a holiday can be forgotten.
The rain didn't stop people from heading out to Fort Snelling National Cemetery Monday morning for Minnesota's special Memorial Day ceremony.
Starting before sunrise early Sunday Morning and lasting throughout the day, thousands of volunteers took shifts planting flags to make the project happen.
Whether you're heading to the cabin, or just across town, you can't avoid the pumped-up prices. In Minnesota, it's now $4.23 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas.
A roadway south of the Twin Cities is expected to be closed for several hours after a truck carrying hundreds of turkeys rolled over, officials said.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it is installing speed safety cameras at two construction sites in late July.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
A Minnesota business owner and his wife are accused of failing to file their taxes for several years, costing the state more than $2 million.
A 39-year-old man died on Friday afternoon after it appears he was electrocuted by a docked boat in northern Minnesota, authorities say.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it is installing speed safety cameras at two construction sites in late July.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
A Minnesota business owner and his wife are accused of failing to file their taxes for several years, costing the state more than $2 million.
Families are grappling with unimaginable loss after a devastating fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
A roadway south of the Twin Cities is expected to be closed for several hours after a truck carrying hundreds of turkeys rolled over, officials said.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it is installing speed safety cameras at two construction sites in late July.
A 39-year-old man died on Friday afternoon after it appears he was electrocuted by a docked boat in northern Minnesota, authorities say.
The crash happened on the 16000 block of County Road 9 Northeast in New London Township at approximately 3:14 p.m., according to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office.
The agency first issued the alert Saturday for eastern and central Minnesota before expanding it Sunday to include parts of southern and northeastern Minnesota.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
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.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The investigations into the killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Sosa Celis have entered a critical stage. For the first time since the shootings, the Hennepin County Attorney now has evidence shared by federal investigators in the cases. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriary joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
A Minnesota business owner and his wife are accused of failing to file their taxes for several years, costing the state more than $2 million.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
Jessie Mateo Rodrigues was convicted of second-degree murder and two counts of first-degree burglary following a three-week trial in March.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a mass shooting seriously injured two people and wounded seven others outside a nightclub in the Uptown neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Target USA Cup, the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere, is suspended Thursday in the Twin Cities due to hazardous air quality from northern wildfires.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the first and Imanaga (6-8) took over from there, allowing six hits with one walk before leaving after 99 pitches.
Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
As the world's best soccer-playing adults battle it out in New York for the World Cup, the juniors are slugging it out in Minnesota for the USA Cup.
Michael Busch homered, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez had two RBIs each to help Chicago win for the third time in four games.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
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.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
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.
Monday will be the last very hot day in the Twin Cities ahead for badly needed heat relief, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
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.
After some more heat Monday, it should be noticeably cooler and less humid with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
After some early morning storms move through Minnesota on Monday, the heat will ratchet up once again.
Monday will be the 10th consecutive day in the Twin Cities with highs in the 90s — the longest such streak since July 1948.
Monday will be the last very hot day in the Twin Cities ahead for badly needed heat relief, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
A roadway south of the Twin Cities is expected to be closed for several hours after a truck carrying hundreds of turkeys rolled over, officials said.
The Minneapolis Police Department says it’s investigating two mass shootings from Sunday that left one person dead and 14 others injured.
Minnesota officials are giving an update Monday afternoon about the effort to fight at least 15 wildfires burning up north.
A white chocolate and hot honey caramel piece shaped like a bee, made with honey from Bone Lake Apiary, won St. Croix Chocolate Company a silver medal at the International Chocolate Salon in the shop's first competition.