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Gas prices have been on the rise in the weeks since the Iran war started. And WCCO has been tracking them since President Trump took office again last year. In this Price Check, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains some gas prices are especially painful for people who are trying to do good.
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, is now part of a state pilot program using speed cameras. The goal? Get drivers to slow down without relying on traffic stops.
For the two dozen girls gathered for a conclave watch party at Visitation School in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, Wednesday's events might as well be their Super Bowl.
Grocery prices are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets in Minnesota compared to almost anywhere else.
Grocery prices are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets here compared to almost anywhere else. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains which items are costing more and shares some ideas on how to save.
Students in the Investment Club at Visitation School in Mendota Heights are investing real money.
While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
A high-speed chase ended with a terrifying crash involving an innocent driver and a Minnesota state trooper. Everyone is expected to be okay, but the Minnesota State Patrol says this was entirely preventable. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell shares a warning from law enforcement as the weather warms up.
That driver then reached speeds upwards of 100 miles per hour in Eagan, West St. Paul, St. Paul and Mendota Heights, before crashing into the State Patrol Trooper, according to officials.
Padel, a sport gaining popularity around the world, has now made its way to Minnesota.
On Monday, hundreds gathered at Two Rivers High School to perform acts of community service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dozens of people gathered at the Market Square of Mendota Village to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the first candle.
It happens every few decades: The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on the Christian holiday of Christmas. While different faiths, they share similar sentiments. Ubah Ali takes us to a Jewish celebration where light takes a special meaning this year.
New video shows the immediate aftermath of what appears to be a rollover crash on I-35E in Mendota Heights.
The memory of Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick, killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, has multiplied in a way that has surprised even his best friend.
It's been 10 years since Officer Scott Patrick lost his life in the line of duty. The Mendota Heights officer was killed while working a traffic stop. As Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield reports, his memory has multiplied in a way that has surprised even his best friend.
Minneapolis and Mendota Heights could start a four-year pilot project as early as next summer, implementing the cameras in high-risk areas or within 2,000 feet of a school to catch drivers speeding or running red lights.
When built, Somerset will have just the fifth inclusive school playground in Minnesota.
Most kids love it when their school day lets them outside. But not all kids can take full advantage of being with friends at recess. Somerset Elementary in Mendota Heights has a solution to fix that.
Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the top five states for cycling, which means there are hundreds of bike shops throughout the state. But fewer than ten of them are owned by women, and one of them is trying to change that gender gap.
A crash was caught on camera Sunday in the east metro.
MnDOT cameras captured a pickup going through a red light and hitting an SUV Sunday at the intersection of highways 55 and 13 in Mendota Heights.
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.
Video captured on MnDOT traffic cameras shows what happened when a reported escape from law enforcement took a dangerous turn over the weekend.
All week, high school students from Minneapolis’ Minnehaha Academy will be outside of their classrooms. Instead of being at school, they'll be learning lessons by serving the community.
Minneapolis police are investigating two Monday night stabbings that occurred about an hour apart.
Minnesota state and county officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Brett Larson, who has led the St. Cloud State University Huskies for eight seasons, will take over as head coach of the University of Minnesota men's ice hockey program.
A bill meant to strengthen school bus safety is the first of the session to pass in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature.
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Minneapolis police are investigating two Monday night stabbings that occurred about an hour apart.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Wild Head Coach John Hynes said Jessi Pierce's presence will be sorely missed.
Weapons screening at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul has been "running smoothly" since it started last month, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
The Trump administration said ICE agents would fill in for staffing shortages, as TSA workers have gone unpaid since the partial government shutdown began in mid-February.
Officials in northern Minnesota say an eroding cemetery along Lake Superior is leaving human remains exposed near a major tourist destination.
Deron Russell has long been a problem for opposing teams. The Waseca, Minnesota, star broke his own school record in the section semifinal game with a 51-point performance.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
A Nevis, Minnesota, man who served as an election judge in Hubbard County during the 2024 election has pleaded guilty to accepting the vote of an unregistered voter, online court records said Monday.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a 2016 GMC Terrain SUV traveling north on Highway 71 and a southbound 2019 Ford Transit Van collided head-on near 240th Street.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
A new watchdog agency faces an uncertain future as Minnesota lawmakers clash over what it should look like, but it took a crucial step forward on Tuesday.
Minnesota state and county officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
A bill meant to strengthen school bus safety is the first of the session to pass in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature.
The watchdog agency faces an uncertain future as lawmakers clash over what it should look like, but it took a crucial step forward on Tuesday.
The bill that would create the agency to investigate fraud, waste and abuse within state programs has been stuck in a House committee for weeks now.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Gas prices have been rising in the weeks since the Iran war started and WCCO has been tracking them since President Trump took office again last year.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
Minneapolis police are investigating two Monday night stabbings that occurred about an hour apart.
A Nevis, Minnesota, man who served as an election judge in Hubbard County during the 2024 election has pleaded guilty to accepting the vote of an unregistered voter, online court records said Monday.
A 34-year-old St. Paul man faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge in connection to a fatal hit-and-run last month.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, a woman in her 20s had been crossing Marshall Street Northeast near 16th Avenue Northeast just after 3 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle at a high rate of speed.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that killed a 19-year-old man and injured a 16-year-old boy late Saturday night.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Deron Russell has long been a problem for opposing teams. The Waseca, Minnesota, star broke his own school record in the section semifinal game with a 51-point performance.
A Minnesota economics professor is breaking down the historic WNBA contract for her students in a fun and engaging way.
Wild Head Coach John Hynes said Jessi Pierce's presence will be sorely missed.
Minnesota has promoted Greg May to head coach of the women's hockey team after three seasons as an assistant under Brad Frost.
The loss snapped the Celtics' four-game winning streak and left them just a half-game ahead of the New York Knicks in second place in the Eastern Conference.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
The U.S. Senate has begun debate on a controversial elections bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship with a birth certificate or passport. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
It will be dry across the metro Tuesday with a bit more sunshine, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
Warm midweek, cooler late, waiting on consistent warmth and spring flowers, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The Twin Cities will stay mild and dry on Tuesday.
Tuesday will be mild in the Twin Cities, with highs in the mid-50s.
Culinary specialist Lauren Beuckman shows off the recipe.
It will be dry across the metro Tuesday with a bit more sunshine, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Minneapolis police are investigating two Monday night stabbings that occurred about an hour apart.
A new watchdog agency faces an uncertain future as Minnesota lawmakers clash over what it should look like, but it took a crucial step forward on Tuesday.
Caillean Kapoor, with the Science Museum of Minnesota, shares a preview of the events available for curious adults.