Taylor Swift's latest album had a "historic" debut, Billboard says
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
ABBA, Blondie and The Notorious B.I.G. are entering America's audio canon.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
The lead single, "Texas Hold 'Em," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to top that chart.
A new assessment of hundreds of thousands of songs shows lyrics have gotten simpler, angrier and more repetitive.
In a 2022 interview on The Daily Show, Dolly Parton said having Beyoncé record a version of "Jolene" would be "killer."
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
DJ Mad Mardigan and a local teen cancer survivor have teamed up to encourage and support patients at Children's Masonic
The Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, and Counting Crows are slated to headline the 2024 Basilica Block Party on Boom Island in Minneapolis.
Dolly Parton, who has praised Beyoncé's foray into country, says one of her classic hits might be featured on Queen Bey's new album.
New York prosecutors abruptly dropped their criminal case midtrial against three men who had been accused of conspiring to possess a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to "Hotel California" and other Eagles hits.
A list of accomplished performers will take to the Oscars stage tonight for the 2024 Academy Awards.
Ryan Gosling, who's up for an acting award at the Oscars, will be performing at the 2024 Academy Awards.
Dolly Parton said she's a "big fan" of Beyoncé and "very excited that she's done a country album."
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Here's who performed at the 2024 Super Bowl — from who sang the national anthem to Usher and surprise guests at the halftime show.
Some people just dive right into the pool but the Hutchinson High School Band managed to keep their instruments dry while playing in the pool at the boys' swim meet Thursday night.
Controversial singer-songwriter Toby Keith announced in June 2022 that he'd been undergoing treatment for stomach cancer.
Cline Dion made a surprise appearance at the Grammys on Sunday night, presenting Taylor Swift with the award for album of the year.
"All I want to do is keep being able to do this," Taylor Swift said as she accepted her record-breaking fourth Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Killer Mike was seen on video being escorted from the Grammys by police. Here's what we know about the charges and why he was arrested.
Many of Sunday's Grammy winners may be hitting the road this year for big tours. If we've learned anything recently from big concerts in the Twin Cities, getting tickets won't be easy.
Fourteen-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was last seen Friday leaving the 1700 block of Seventh Avenue South, the St. Cloud Police Department said.
A woman was shot while inside a vehicle driving through north Minneapolis early Sunday, police said, but she is expected to be OK.
Two people are dead and three others are gravely injured after a crash in Cass County early Sunday.
Five people were arrested and an officer was injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle fled a traffic stop and crashed near the University of Minnesota early Sunday, police said.
A man has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Plymouth boy after agreeing to a plea deal.
Fourteen-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was last seen Friday leaving the 1700 block of Seventh Avenue South, the St. Cloud Police Department said.
A woman was shot while inside a vehicle driving through north Minneapolis early Sunday, police said, but she is expected to be OK.
Five people were arrested and an officer was injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle fled a traffic stop and crashed near the University of Minnesota early Sunday, police said.
A man has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Plymouth boy after agreeing to a plea deal.
Minneapolis was just within reach of hosting WrestleMania 41, but ultimately came up short.
Fourteen-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was last seen Friday leaving the 1700 block of Seventh Avenue South, the St. Cloud Police Department said.
Two people are dead and three others are gravely injured after a crash in Cass County early Sunday.
At St. Cloud State, students and faculty were told in 2023 that the university faced tough decisions ahead, and proposed a series of cuts to faculty and programming. They included closing the School of Public Affairs, as well as dropping dozens of areas of study.
Authorities are searching for a man they say robbed a central Minnesota bank on Thursday.
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says it received a report around 6:48 p.m. of an ATV accident on the Soo Line Trail, about a mile west of Highway 10 in Bellevue Township.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener in Minnesota.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann, of St. Paul, was charged with one count of first-degree child sexual assault with a child under age 13.
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Police are removing an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Wisconsin's Madison campus on Wednesday morning and have taken away several protesters.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
The Republican senator talks about the burglary investigation.
The assistant majority leader discusses the burglary allegations against Sen. Nicole Mitchell and how they’re affecting things at the legislature.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem claimed in a new book to have met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during her time in Congress.
Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan highlighted a way on Friday for more people to become police officers thanks to public safety funding passed last session at the Capitol.
For local hat maker Karen Morris, her designs serve as an outlet for so much more than just wearable art.
Are you looking for love this summer? Caribou Coffee is ready to play cupid.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
A woman was shot while inside a vehicle driving through north Minneapolis early Sunday, police said, but she is expected to be OK.
Five people were arrested and an officer was injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle fled a traffic stop and crashed near the University of Minnesota early Sunday, police said.
A man has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of a 17-year-old Plymouth boy after agreeing to a plea deal.
One man is dead and another is injured after an overnight shootout in south Minneapolis, police said.
A man who allegedly fled the country after fatally shooting a man in October of 2013 now faces charges.
Seven-year-old Emmett Cordes was born with a rare blood disorder, but through his love of science and storytelling, he's helping other kids like him understand how medicine works in their bodies.
More than 1,000 people were on the move Saturday all for the same goal: finding a cure for Parkinson's Disease.
More new mothers and babies die in the United States than in any other high-income country, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Minneapolis was just within reach of hosting WrestleMania 41, but ultimately came up short.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the second-round series Saturday night.
The excitement for Wolves fans is palpable, as they move to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years.
Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox.
An integral part of the Timberwolves' longest playoff run in 2004 is now helping to coach and develop the next generation of young athletes.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the students leading the demonstrations about why it's so important to them.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Ethan Fine, a leading voice of Jewish students on campus. Hamline University Professor David Schultz weighed-in on the rights of students and the university.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. Most of the protestors are not of Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish heritage. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the motives of local protesters.
University of Minnesota students continue growing calls across the country for a cease-fire in Gaza. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sana Wazwaz, the president of the local chapter of American Muslims for Palestine.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
We're closing out the weekend with a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities.
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.
We're closing out the weekend with a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities.
Sunday's going to be a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay!
Sunday will be a beautiful #Top10WxDay, with highs near 70.
We're closing out the weekend with a #Top10WxDay in the Twin Cities.
The Republican senator talks about the burglary investigation.
The assistant majority leader discusses the burglary allegations against Sen. Nicole Mitchell and how they’re affecting things at the legislature.
One man is dead and another is injured after an overnight shootout in south Minneapolis, police said.
An Arden Hills first grader is making a diagnosis a little less scary.