Nebraska Commission To Host 5-Day Public Hearing On Keystone Pipeline
A state commission that will decide whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline's route through Nebraska has scheduled a five-day public hearing on the project.
A state commission that will decide whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline's route through Nebraska has scheduled a five-day public hearing on the project.
A man released on parole less than two years ago for a Minnesota slaying has been charged with fatally shooting an Omaha woman and injuring her fiance last fall.
Here's a look at the match up between the Minnesota Gophers and Nebraska Cornhuskers this Saturday.
In unfamiliar territory in November, Minnesota has a piece of the lead in the Big Ten West and faces tough opponents in the final stretch.
A Minnesota company is working with Nebraska officials on acquiring a vacant former Vise-Grip plant in southeast Nebraska.
Officials in Faribault County say a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro stolen in Nebraska was involved in a fatal accident Tuesday morning.
The Big Ten Network released its prime time schedule for the 2016 football season on Monday, and the Gophers have at least one game nationally televised.
A look at five of the largest zoos in America, based upon size, number of animals or attendance.
A Minnesota woman who admitted pouring carpet cleaner in the ice tea of her boyfriend's mother has been sent to jail in Nebraska.
A grand jury in Nebraska has found no wrongdoing in the death of a Minnesota man who was found hanging in a county jail cell earlier this year. The Kimball County grand jury convened Nov. 9 to review the death of Jesus Estrada-Perez, of Minnesota.
Tommy Armstrong Jr. bounced back from a pair of bad performances to start Big Ten play, passing for 261 yards and three touchdowns to start the salvaging of Nebraska's season and preserve a 48-25 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
A new survey suggests that the economy will slow down in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states -- including Minnesota -- in the months ahead. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak crop and energy prices are hurting profits across the region.
A July survey suggests there will be slow to no economic growth over the next three to six months in nine Midwest and Plains states. A survey report issued Monday says the overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index slumped to 50.6 in July from 53.0 in June.
Authorities have recovered the body of a Nebraska man who died after falling out of a boat while fishing on a lake in northern Minnesota.
he Nebraska Democratic Party will host U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota at its annual Morrison Exon Dinner. Klobuchar will be the keynote speaker at the dinner on Aug. 1 in La Vista.
A new survey suggests the economy will remain weak in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states because the strong U.S. dollar is hurting exports and the bird flu is hitting poultry farms hard.
A monthly survey of bankers suggests a weakening economy lies ahead for rural parts of 10 Midwestern and Western states.
A man in Lincoln, Nebraska, has been cited for possessing pot inside a container that had been slapped with a label reading: "Not Weed." The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Lancaster County deputies stopped the man's vehicle around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Briean Boddy-Calhoun ripped the ball out of Nebraska receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El's hands at the Minnesota 2-yard line after Mitch Leidner scored the go-ahead touchdown, and the Gophers overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to defeat No. 21 Nebraska 28-24 on Saturday.
Both teams are coming off losses, but the vibes around Nebraska and Minnesota couldn't be more different.
Minnesota (7-3, 4-2) is at Nebraska Saturday looking for its second straight win over the Cornhuskers. A victory would send them to face Wisconsin for the Big 10 West title and a trip to the conference title game.
The Gopher football team is finding out about itself with a back-loaded schedule that takes them to Nebraska this week. They're still hopeful of a spot in the Big Ten championship game, but more concerned about the task at hand. It is the most difficult stretch of the season, and Coach Jerry Kill is hoping his team doesn't play so hard that it can't keep playing.
Attorneys for two Nebraska hockey players charged with making a sex video with a 15-year-old girl at a Moorhead motel last winter have called her a "sexual predator" and say it's unfair to prosecute their clients for something she initiated.
Beekeepers in Iowa and Nebraska are joining a national movement to encourage farmers and gardeners to avoid new pesticides which kill bees and to promote the health of bees as integral to food production.
The economy will likely grow more slowly this fall in nine Midwestern and Plains states, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Wednesday. The region's overall economic index dropped nearly three points in September, to 54.3, from 57.2 the previous month.
Eight years after Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, thousands of his fans are flocking to the Twin Cities.
Concerns grow about not having enough cannabis supply to meet legal market demand without a headstart on the cultivation of plants.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
A Minnesota family-run business for 60 years, said hackers changed the phone number on their Google listing in order to scam potential customers.
Outside of the Timberwolves' first playoff match, the Twins host the Tigers at 1:10 p.m. Saturday at Target Field, adding to a busy stretch for Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
Eight years after Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, thousands of his fans are flocking to the Twin Cities.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
A Minnesota family-run business for 60 years, said hackers changed the phone number on their Google listing in order to scam potential customers.
Outside of the Timberwolves' first playoff match, the Twins host the Tigers at 1:10 p.m. Saturday at Target Field, adding to a busy stretch for Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
Dante Joseph Tyus, 30, of Brooklyn Center, was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon by a federal jury on Friday.
A 70-year-old Mankato man is recovering after he was struck by an SUV Thursday night.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
William Guy Amick III, 36, is facing 13 felony charges in Fillmore County that involve multiple victims between the ages of newborn and seven years old, according to the BCA.
A judge has dismissed two felony charges against a St. Olaf College student whom authorities accused of planning a "mass casualty event" after a cache was found in his dorm containing knives, empty ammunition boxes and more.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
More than a hundred kids battling various medical conditions got to take a mental break and just have fun on Sunday thanks to HopeKids Minnesota.
The iconic Stone Arch Bridge is closing so that some construction can be done. Folks were out enjoying it over the weekend before it closes on Monday, April 15th.
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is opening an outreach center.
Concerns grow about not having enough cannabis supply to meet legal market demand without a headstart on the cultivation of plants.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.
The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
There's a state recovery fund for families who are out of money for a loss due to a contractor, but there's a gap in the law — a contractor with one specialty is exempt from paying into the fund.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay implementation of a controversial ordinance establishing a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city.
The Minneapolis City Council will be considering delaying the implementation of the rideshare ordinance by two months.
A Minnesota family-run business for 60 years, said hackers changed the phone number on their Google listing in order to scam potential customers.
The man who officers were looking for when they were met with gunfire at a Minnetonka home last week is now in custody.
Dante Joseph Tyus, 30, of Brooklyn Center, was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon by a federal jury on Friday.
St. Paul police are investigating what they call a "shocking and unusual incident" after someone filmed an apparent whip attack Thursday afternoon near the Wabasha Street Bridge downtown.
The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
Emergency medical services providers say they need a lifeline from the state legislature this session to the tune of $120 million to keep answering calls for help, especially in rural parts of Minnesota.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
The City of Hastings issued a notice on Wednesday morning informing its residents that some of its municipal wells are now above the allowable drinking standards for PFAS.
Eight years after Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, thousands of his fans are flocking to the Twin Cities.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
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.
Outside of the Timberwolves' first playoff match, the Twins host the Tigers at 1:10 p.m. Saturday at Target Field, adding to a busy stretch for Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood.
They're the only varsity team in Minnesota. There isn't a large water polo infrastructure in the state and no high school-affiliated programs.
The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft.
Kristin O'Neill scored twice, and Montreal rallied to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Thursday night in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Tye Kartye tipped in a slap shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tiebreaking goal with 2:40 remaining, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 to wrap up the regular season for two teams that missed the playoffs.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy Republican Sen. Julia Coleman, the ranking Republican on the Senate education policy committee about the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke Don Ryan, the program manager for Safe Communities, about their efforts to engage with truant students. At the capitol, Murphy spoke with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski about the legislative effort underway to address the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke with John Choi, the Ramsey County Attorney, about his work on the frontlines of getting kids back into the classroom.
The clock is ticking for a possible end to rideshare services Uber and Lyft in the Twin Cities. Both companies have threatened to leave after the Minneapolis City Council passed a pay raise local drivers demanded. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at last-minute efforts to find a compromise.
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.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
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.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
It's a yearly expense that Minnesota drivers often aren't too fond of paying. Bill from Otsego wanted to know: How do they calculate license tab fees? 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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast and he says don't fret about the chance for snow...as the weekend forecast will certainly brighten things up.
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.
Clouds are moving in on Friday evening, but the sun returns on Saturday afternoon.
Some clouds will move in and bring some spotty showers and snow in northern Minnesota.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says flurries will fall in the metro late Friday morning.
Concerns grow about not having enough cannabis supply to meet legal market demand without a headstart on the cultivation of marijuana plants.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast and he says don't fret about the chance for snow...as the weekend forecast will certainly brighten things up.
WCCO's Reg Chapman spoke with members of the late popstar's band about what this special show means to them, as well as their community.
A team of researchers want to make the world a better place and they believe the world's tropical forests are a good place to start.
WCCO's Jason Rantala follows up with local business owners in Uptown regarding the impact of construction on Hennepin Ave.