It's Official: 2015 Was The Warmest Year On Record
On Wednesday, scientists at NASA and NOAA announced a historic finding about global temperatures in 2015.
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On Wednesday, scientists at NASA and NOAA announced a historic finding about global temperatures in 2015.
Today NASA released this new image of Earth, as it was rising above the horizon on the moon. The image was created by stitching together a series of images taken on October 12, 2015 from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
While there are still two weeks left in the year, most of the weather data is already in the books for 2015. What's clear is that it was a very warm year -- not just here in the upper Midwest, but across the entire globe -- and that warmth will likely set some records.
You may remember earlier this week when astronaut Kjell Lindgren tweeted a picture of Minneapolis from the International Space Station, orbiting the earth. Well now, St. Paul residents got a photo of their own.
The International Space Station may just seem like something floating around in space, but it actually has a real impact on our everyday lives. Now, NASA is bringing the experience of the ISS to the Twin Cities in Destination Station.
Ever wonder what Minneapolis looks like from space? Well, wonder no longer! On Tuesday morning, Astronaut Kjell Lindgren tweeted the photo of what Minneapolis looks like from the International Space Station.
On Wednesday afternoon, NASA released a series of photographs of Pluto that show ice mountains as high as the Rockies. Those pictures came from an unmanned spacecraft that took nine-and-a-half years to make the three-billion mile trip to the dwarf planet. The cost was $720 million dollars, but experts say the benefits are far more than that. So, why does Pluto matter? Good Question.
NASA scientists and planet lovers everywhere are cheering the Pluto space probe, which is now sending images of the dwarf planet back to Earth. The cost of the 10-year voyage is raising eyebrows, but not for the reasons you might think.
An astronaut trained as a doctor in Minnesota is set to go into space next week. Dr. Kjell Lindgren will be part of NASA's Expedition 44/45 launch on July 22. The Soyuz spacecraft will carry a crew including Lindgren to the International Space Station.
We've made it to Pluto by NASA's calculations, the last stop on a planetary tour of the solar system a half-century in the making. The moment of closest approach for the New Horizons spacecraft came at 7:49 a.m. EDT Tuesday, culminating a journey from planet Earth that spanned an incredible 3 billion miles and 9½ years.
Among the experiments lost when an unmanned Space X rocket exploded after launch Sunday in Florida was the latest project by the Minnehaha Academy International Space Station team.
Atlantic hurricane season doesn't start officially until June 1, but this year we've already seen our first named storm.
After a nearly eight-year journey, a NASA spacecraft on Friday flawlessly slipped into orbit around Ceres in the first visit to a dwarf planet. The Dawn craft will circle the dwarf planet for more than a year, exploring its surface and unraveling its mysteries.
Whether it's chewy and gooey or crunchy and savory, many of us reach for certain foods to make us feel better.
What is the size of a football field, has a gym, and the best view in our solar system? The International Space Station is an orbiting laboratory or habitable artificial satellite (fancy!) and serves as a space port for a myriad of multi-national spacecraft.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the 1969 landing on the moon and the realization of President Kennedy's dream.
Every year, as the Earth spins into the fragment field of the comet Swift-Tuttle. Pieces of rocky space debris, or meteoroids, slam into our atmosphere at 132,000 mph, producing the year's most action-packed meteor shower – the Perseids. Generating 50-100 meteors per hour, the Perseid meteor shower runs through Aug. 24 with peak activity set to occur over the next few nights.
While a lot of high school juniors and seniors are worried about finding a prom date, 13 Minnehaha Academy students are on a different mission: sending a NASA-approved experiment to space.
As the title might imply, most meteorologists are interested in way more than the weather. Like meteors; all things space, really. That's why this new picture from NASA's Mars rover Curiosity caught my attention today.
If losing weight is on your resolution list for 2014 but working out is painful or difficult, there's technology now available to the general public that may help you reach your goals. NASA has created an anti-gravity treadmill called the AlterG, and WCCO-TV's Natalie Nyhus tested it out.
University of North Dakota graduate Karen Nyberg has returned from her most recent trip to space. A Russian space capsule carrying Nyberg and two other astronauts returned to Earth on Monday from the International Space Station in a flawless landing in Kazakhstan.
This year's summer commencement ceremony at the University of North Dakota will be out of this world. Astronaut and UND alum Karen Nyberg will deliver the keynote speech from space.
A Minnesota native is among NASA's new class of eight astronauts. Thirty-nine-year-old Josh Cassada is originally from White Bear Lake. Cassada is a former naval aviator who currently serves as co-founder and chief technology officer for Quantum Opus. Four of the eight new astronauts are women, the highest percentage of female astronaut candidates ever selected by NASA.
Minnesota native Karen Nyberg, an astronaut with NASA, is making her final preparations for a trip to the International Space Station and joined the WCCO Morning Show Thursday to talk about the upcoming mission.
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are helping search for evidence of alien life not by looking into outer space, but by studying some rocks right here on Earth.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday signed a gun control ordinance that the City Council passed unanimously last week, but is expected to face legal challenges due to state laws.
A Minneapolis man who owned a grocery store is accused in a $1.14 million scheme in which he would allegedly make purchases using other people's EBT cards and sell the products on his shelves.
Police in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, say one of their K-9s attacked another dog Tuesday night, causing "significant injury" to the pet.
Officials in Excelsior, Minnesota, are advising residents to boil their water after a loss of pressure caused possible contamination.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday signed a gun control ordinance that the City Council passed unanimously last week, but is expected to face legal challenges due to state laws.
A Minneapolis man who owned a grocery store is accused in a $1.14 million scheme in which he would allegedly make purchases using other people's EBT cards and sell the products on his shelves.
Officials in Excelsior, Minnesota, are advising residents to boil their water after a loss of pressure caused possible contamination.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A 38-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting a woman in the neck on a roadway in the northern Twin Cities metro over the weekend.
Police in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, say one of their K-9s attacked another dog Tuesday night, causing "significant injury" to the pet.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A golf course in central Minnesota is offering a $2,000 reward for information about who cut down a 100-year-old tree on its grounds.
A pedestrian died after being hit by three vehicles on a southern Minnesota highway Tuesday morning, authorities said.
One person was killed and three others hurt in a boat crash on a northern Minnesota lake Tuesday evening, authorities said.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
President Trump is expected to land in China soon for a highly anticipated summit with the country's president.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
The measure would require parental consent for someone 15 or younger to make an account and limit features bill authors say are addictive, like infinite scrolling, autoplay of videos and push notifications for those users.
The bill to make grooming a crime in Minnesota is headed to the Senate floor for a vote. The legislation follows a WCCO investigative series on grooming in schools.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
A Minneapolis man who owned a grocery store is accused in a $1.14 million scheme in which he would allegedly make purchases using other people's EBT cards and sell the products on his shelves.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A 38-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting a woman in the neck on a roadway in the northern Twin Cities metro over the weekend.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
A man was hurt in a shooting in south Minneapolis late Tuesday night, according to police.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Hundreds of nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital have voted to approve an unfair labor practice strike, their union announced Tuesday.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
Natasha Howard had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey made a wide-open 3-pointer with 25.6 seconds left for a four-point lead, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night.
Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.
The Montreal Victoire are heading to their first Walter Cup final as they defeated the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost 2-1 at Place Bell on Tuesday night in the fifth and deciding game of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal.
Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in their series opener.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
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.
Enjoy a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay before storms and stronger winds return.
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.
Back-to-back days of severe thunderstorms are likely on Sunday and Monday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
It’s a #Top10WxDay in Minnesota thanks to sunny skies and highs in the 70s.
Wednesday is a #Top10WxDay in Minnesota thanks to sunshine, lighter winds and highs in the 70s.
Enjoy a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay before storms and stronger winds return.
It’s the talk of the town in Cokato: A 100-year-old tree vandalized at the town and country club.
Kelly Condit-Shrestha, with the Edina Asian American Alliance, shares a preview of the events alongside Muddy Tiger food truck's Jyotiee Kistner.
Over 1,600 Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis.
Jael Were, a childhood mental health consultant, joins Dr. Kristen Lind Seal to discuss the topic.