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The Minnesota Department of National Resources is now offering more than $25 million in grants for local units of government, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations to use for urban and community forest management.
Inside one building in Waterville, thousands of fish swimming will one day be ready for a hook and line statewide.
A state program offering all-terrain wheelchairs is expanding, allowing Minnesotans with mobility disabilities to explore more state parks.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said effective Monday at 6 p.m., restrictions will no longer be in place in Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has lifted deer feeding bans in 24 counties to focus efforts in high-risk areas for chronic wasting disease.
State officials say burning restrictions will go into effect in northeastern Minnesota Wednesday.
The video WCCO viewers have been sending is startling. Week after week there is new evidence that more bears are coming closer to the metro.
The eaglet who hatched on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam livestream last week has died after its nest fell from its tree Sunday morning.
The eaglet who hatched on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam livestream last week has died after its nest fell from its tree Sunday morning.
Minnesota's DNR EagleCam just captured the first eaglet of the year over the weekend.
Last winter, WCCO brought you into a bear's den in Minnesota's north woods. Erin Hassanzadeh and photographer Joe Berglove tagged along with Department of Natural Resources' black bear researchers.
The DNR said that the mother is always the one on the nest at night. The eaglet survives off of the egg's remnants for its first 24 hours of life.
An eaglet hatched in the nest featured on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam Sunday, the agency said.
The first egg of the season arrived Wednesday afternoon in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' EagleCam nest.
The DNR said the goal is to restore three areas of 10,000 to 50,000 acres each in northeastern parts of the state.
By law, Minnesota’s snowmobile trails opened on Dec. 1, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use.
The CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs says an iron ore mine in northern Minnesota will close if it doesn't get mineral rights from a nearby project that hasn't been completed.
The agency says the number of deer hunters drops about 3% each year, and the average age is now 57.
Eric Bakke caught and released the 58.25-inch fish on Mille Lacs Lake June 11, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.
Minnesota wildlife officials say a fisherman has officially tied the state record for largest hybrid sunfish snagged.
Officials have issued an alert for "extreme fire risk conditions" in southern and western Minnesota.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled Renville County must conduct an environmental review to determine whether a proposed drainage ditch improvement could harm one of the last free-flowing creeks in the heavily agricultural area.
The DNR says low water levels are making access to boat launches difficult.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Officials say it's likely a cougar spotted and photographed near a Shakopee neighborhood Monday night had likely traveled hundreds of miles on foot from the Dakotas.
The 729-acre land donation from Trust for Public Land stretches for three miles along the St. Croix River near Chisago City.
Police took arrested a man who allegedly fired a gun during a road rage incident in the north metro Thursday morning.
A White Bear lake principal who always encourages his students to "believe" was surprised by the kids at his school on Thursday morning.
Time is running out for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republican hardliners to come to some kind of agreement on government spending by midnight on Saturday.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
Police took arrested a man who allegedly fired a gun during a road rage incident in the north metro Thursday morning.
A White Bear lake principal who always encourages his students to "believe" was surprised by the kids at his school on Thursday morning.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
The go-karts will be centered around the new 740cc NorthStar EFI engine, which isn't even available to the public yet.
The lawsuit alleges that a recruiter who worked for TKO Construction had been told by other employees that the company did not hire women for construction jobs, Black people in certain areas and individuals over 40 years old because "some clients do not want them."
Minnesota state officials are working with community partners to help undocumented immigrants looking to get driver's licenses under a new state law.
There are no areas in Minnesota experiencing exceptional drought, as of the latest drought monitor update.
Kids who go to school in Blue Earth County are going to be receiving some added security.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
The man is expected to survive, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit seeking an order blocking any attempt from the state Legislature to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
A Wisconsin woman convicted of killing and dismembering a former boyfriend and scattering his body parts at various locations has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the grisly case.
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
Man, 68, succumbed to injuries suffered after he went off a curved road on his motorcycle.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Time is running out for Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republican hardliners to come to some kind of agreement on government spending by midnight on Saturday.
It’s a highly partisan affair with Republicans attacking the president and Democrats defending him.
"Does that mean you just don't want to govern?" House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said of GOP holdouts who are against passing a short-term measure to keep the government open.
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other while the clear front-runner in the race for the GOP nomination was speaking nearly 2,000 miles away.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit seeking an order blocking any attempt from the state Legislature to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
Police took arrested a man who allegedly fired a gun during a road rage incident in the north metro Thursday morning.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
An investigation is underway and two teens are in custody after a crash involving a stolen vehicle near Concordia University in St. Paul.
Police say they're going to hold a news conference to announce the arrest of Jason Billingsley in the killing of the 26-year-old.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday evening in connection to the August shooting of Minneapolis Police Officer Jacob Spies.
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
The new 7,000-square-foot HealthPartners Institute Clinical Simulation Center is now open.
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
Being a student-athlete can bring the highest highs, but the lows that come from pressure, anxiety or injuries can be just as powerful and too often, silent.
Taylor Swift watched Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs clobber the Chicago Bears. Will she come to Minneapolis to watch them take on the Minnesota Vikings?
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago.
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel announced they would resume their shows on Monday, Oct. 2.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Rookie Ryan Noda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 2-1 win against the AL Central champion Minnesota Twins.
A Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
Taylor Swift watched Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs clobber the Chicago Bears. Will she come to Minneapolis to watch them take on the Minnesota Vikings?
"Well Trav, how does it feel that Taylor Swift finally put you on the map?" his brother Jason Kelce asked.
Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Friday will be another mild start in the low 60s and there could be a quick sprinkle in the early morning.
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.
Summer is back for a few days, as temps return to the 80s.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that the weekend will bring highs back to well above average and closer to summer.
Much like the rest of the month, September will go out warmer than average, with highs hitting the 80s over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Friday will be another mild start in the low 60s and there could be a quick sprinkle in the early morning.
Emma Krumbee's Orchard has been in Belle Plane for 43 years. Now it's closed, and without much warning. WCCO's Jason Rantala took a drive to Belle Plaine, where the owner explained why they sold the property.
Minnesota state officials are working with community partners to help undocumented immigrants looking to get driver's licenses under a new state law.
Investigators say it started as a traffic fight near Meadow Lake Elementary School on Boone Avene North.
A new state health report says persistent pandemic challenges are to blame. It says 21 deaths could have been prevented, which is the highest number in 16 years. Caroline Cummings breaks down what you need to know.