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The National Weather Service says the blizzard bearing down on the East Coast could be one of the worst snowstorms the region has ever seen, and it's causing flight delays and cancellations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills are keeping Minnesotans in the deep freeze for a third day. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory until noon Monday for a southern and central Minnesota where the wind will make it feel like 25 to 35 below zero.
Thanks to El Niño, the winter was off to a relatively mild start. But the National Weather Service says Minnesota is in for dangerously frigid weather this weekend.
Each Friday, we answer some of our viewers' burning questions. This week, John Lauritsen finds the best way to warm up your car in the winter, some unfamiliar faces at the State of the Union address, and how meteorologists measure wind chill.
Bitterly cold temperatures are settling into Minnesota, prompting forecasters and others to warn about frostbite.
Some residents of southeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota were surprised by heavy snowfall.
Much of southern Minnesota awoke to a layer of snow that came too late for a White Christmas. The National Weather Service says Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport had 2 inches of snow by 6 a.m. Saturday. Another inch or two of snow was expected across the Twin Cities area Saturday afternoon and evening.
Weather officials say heavy frost on metro roadways Sunday morning led to several accidents and spinouts.
Wisconsin is getting a soaking from rare December rainfall. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for southwestern, south-central and southeastern Wisconsin as a slug of rain pushes northward into Wisconsin from the central U.S.
Minnesota is starting off December with temperatures that don't bode well for a white Christmas. WCCO-TV meteorologist Matt Brickman says Monday's highs look to be in the mid-40s, with sunshine and breezes from the southwest. Overnight temperatures will barely dip below freezing.
After an early morning wave of snow snarled the morning commute, the second wave is already moving into the state. Snow is already falling in southwestern Minnesota and is expected to reach the metro by early afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and watches for a large part of southern Minnesota, eastern South Dakota and western Iowa ahead of a strengthening storm system.
It's late October, and snow is falling in Minnesota. The storm system that moved into the state Tuesday brought snow Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped.
Some people in Minnesota and Wisconsin are waking up to the chilly reality of fall temperatures. Readings Wednesday morning were in the 20s in parts of northern Minnesota and 30s in the central region as well as western Wisconsin.
Some tornadoes have touched down in west-central Minnesota. The National Weather Service says a storm chaser reported a brief tornado touchdown near Hawick in Kandiyohi County about 6 p.m. Thursday. Another tornado touched down earlier near Norway Lake, also in Kandiyohi County. The sheriff's office reports no damage.
Thousands are still without power in Minnesota more than a day after severe weather caused damage to power lines and outages across parts of the state.
The National Weather Service says an EF-1 tornado touched down in Carver County early Saturday morning during a loud and windy night of severe weather throughout the Twin Cities metro. The tornado caused extensive damage to trees and homes in Watertown and neighboring Hollywood Township.
A haze is blanketing much of the Midwest as strong winds carry smoke from forest fires in Canada thousands of miles to the south. National Weather Service forecasters say Tuesday that smoke from wildfires in northern Saskatchewan is blowing as far south as Tennessee. A thick band of smoke extends through much of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, eastern Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
Forecasters say there's a risk of flash flooding in southern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin. The National Weather Service says 2 to 4 inches of rain is expected over southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin, with up to 6 inches in localized areas. A flash flood watch has been issued for those areas.
Summer-like weather has hit Minnesota, with highs reaching the 90s in southern and central parts of the state. The National Weather Service says Appleton in western Minnesota peaked at 99 degrees Tuesday.
The National Weather Service says a trained spotter reported a tornado touchdown just after 4:30 p.m. Saturday near Montevideo. Law enforcement reported part of a roof blow off a building at a farmstead about seven miles north of Montevideo.
A May snowstorm has dumped more than a foot of snow in South Dakota's Black Hills.
One day after golf-ball-sized hail fell across the Twin Cities, families are adding up the damage from the storm.
ome of the coldest air of the season has settled into Minnesota. The bottom dropped out of readings in the northern region of the state Thursday. It's 31 below in Ely and Fosston, 28 below at Bemidji and 25 below in Brainerd. That's without the wind chill factor.
Southern Minnesota is digging out from a winter storm that is pushing across the Plains and Midwest.
A 58-year-old man is accused in a hit-and-run in Eagan, Minnesota, over the weekend that left a woman dead.
Under the new proposal, the state would determine eligibility for Medicaid and manage claims processing, financial transactions and provider services.
The ordinance would temporarily require landlords to wait 60 days — not the typical 30 — before filing an eviction notice.
Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
A 58-year-old man is accused in a hit-and-run in Eagan, Minnesota, over the weekend that left a woman dead.
The ordinance would temporarily require landlords to wait 60 days — not the typical 30 — before filing an eviction notice.
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of shooting an 18-year-old in the head after the two got into an altercation on the south side of the city.
A Hennepin County deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Albertville, Minnesota, while off duty earlier this month, court records show.
The precipitation will spread through the afternoon and evening hours, and the metro could wake up with an inch or two of snow on the ground.
Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.
Children under 18 would no longer be able to use chatbots if a bill at the Minnesota Legislature passes this session. It's one proposal among several targeting artificial intelligence with new regulations.
Minnesota farmers are facing a number of challenges before spring planting begins.
A police squad car was involved in a crash Monday night in Farmington, Minnesota, seriously injuring a local business owner.
Charges say Sujan Tamang and his codefendant, 21-year-old Dipak Phayal, forced a student into her St. Cloud State University dorm room on Nov. 1, 2024. The two then assaulted her.
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.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
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.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
Under the new proposal, the state would determine eligibility for Medicaid and manage claims processing, financial transactions and provider services.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Children under 18 would no longer be able to use chatbots if a bill at the Minnesota Legislature passes this session. It's one proposal among several targeting artificial intelligence with new regulations.
A bill to honor former House Speaker Melissa Hortman is now on its way to the Minnesota Senate floor for a vote. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains.
The TSA says it's short-staffed as the partial government shutdown drags on, and travel experts are expecting delays to increase just as spring break season gets underway.
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.
For families already feeling the financial squeeze, medical debt can pile up, even with insurance. But managing, negotiating or forgiving that debt is possible thanks to some nonprofits providing relief.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
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 58-year-old man is accused in a hit-and-run in Eagan, Minnesota, over the weekend that left a woman dead.
A 20-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of shooting an 18-year-old in the head after the two got into an altercation on the south side of the city.
A Hennepin County deputy is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Albertville, Minnesota, while off duty earlier this month, court records show.
Two men from Pennsylvania are facing federal charges for the incident. Video captured someone yelling "Allahu Akbar" just as a protester threw an "ignited device" during an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City.
A Twin Cities day care worker who pleaded guilty to malicious punishment of a child was sentenced to 30 days in jail on Friday.
For families already feeling the financial squeeze, medical debt can pile up, even with insurance. But managing, negotiating or forgiving that debt is possible thanks to some nonprofits providing relief.
One in six struggle to get pregnant or stay pregnant, according to analysis by infertility associations, and many cannot afford treatments due to high out-of-pocket costs.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Minnesota on Monday sued Trump administration officials Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an attempt to stop them from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a $600 million plan on Tuesday to renovate the team's arena and connected venues.
Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.
The Minnesota Vikings have several positions that need attention after last season when the team went 9-8 and was third in the NFC North.
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback James Pierre, according to NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe, in an effort to improve the team's secondary.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Greyson Uelmen had 28 points and George Natsvlishvili made a free throw with 0.1 seconds left as the No. 3 seed North Dakota Fightin' Hawks defeated the second-seeded Saint Thomas Tommies 67-66 in the semifinals of the Summit League Tournament.
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, says she now regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act last year.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Grace Arnold, Department of Commerce commissioner about what's driving rising insurance premiums and what you should look from in home insurance coverage.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
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.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
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.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Highs in the 40s this work week with lows below freezing overnight. An even colder weekend looms, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
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.
A stronger winter system is possible this coming weekend. Track and amounts are uncertain, but travel impacts may occur, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
The precipitation will spread through the afternoon and evening hours, and the metro could wake up with an inch or two of snow on the ground.
There will be a few chances for rain and snow this weekend, as weather systems move quickly through Minnesota.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far, and that "ultimately," President Trump "gets to determine the end stage of those objectives" in the Islamic Republic.
Highs in the 40s this work week with lows below freezing overnight. An even colder weekend looms, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
"The People’s Hearing on Immigration Enforcement" is being organized to understand how federal immigration actions impact people's basic rights, civil liberties, and the overall safety of communities.
Walz unveiled a plan Tuesday that would centralize and streamline the way the state delivers human services, including Medicaid.
A stronger winter system is possible this coming weekend. Track and amounts are uncertain, but travel impacts may occur, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.