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More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition to get the city of Minneapolis to re-pave an already re-paved trail.
About 300 people gathered in northeastern Minnesota Sunday in search of a mother who went missing on Sept. 23.
It's been an exciting morning for nearly half a million hunters in Minnesota. Firearms deer hunting opener is a family tradition for many, including Gov. Tim Walz.
St. Paul Public Schools says it might close LEAP High School and four elementary schools because of low enrollment.
Minneapolis Police say they arrested another carjacking suspect on Tuesday morning.
Violent carjackings around the Twin Cities have left people on edge. The Minneapolis Police Department say there's an average of one carjacking a day.
Minneapolis police are investigating six armed carjackings Friday night. The crimes happened between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. in various parts of the city's south side.
A family that moved back to Minnesota this summer has waited months for their household goods and personal belongings as everything they own is stuck 1,300 miles away.
Sunday marks the start of a consequential week in the Twin Cities and voters will be looking at some major issues on their ballots.
Major changes are coming for a well-known eye specialty hospital in Minneapolis. Allina Health says that Phillips Eye Institute (PEI) will transition its services to a different building at Abbott Northwestern Hospital which would result in a reduction of staff.
"Hopefully people will realize it's still not over," Dr. Frank Rhame said. "Vaccinated people, even boosted vaccinated people, can get COVID."
Authorities say everyone did get out of the home, and no critical injuries have been reported. There's no word on a possible cause as it's still very early into the investigation.
The Minneapolis Police Department issued a citywide alert Friday warning residents to beware of an armed car robbery scheme that appears to be targeting Uber and Lyft drivers.
A state auditor's investigation concluded that Hmong College Prep Academy didn't follow Minnesota law when it invested $5 million into a hedge fund.
"We see fatalities unfortunately every year, but this year has just been really eye-opening to see the numbers, it's unfortunate for sure," the DNR's Joe Albert said.
The strike starts Sunday at 7 a.m as nurses seek a new contract that would provide fair pay and benefits.
In an effort to end gun violence, community members and activists gathered in north Minneapolis for a march.
Bars on Seventh Street in St. Paul are unusually quiet on a Friday night, especially during a Minnesota Wild game. Businesses say it's been that way ever since last weekend's mass shooting.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is calling on the community to "Clear the Shelter" by helping find homes for all its adoptable dogs. Minneapolis Animal Care and Control has more than a dozen dogs, some have been in the shelter for as long as seven months. It has become more than staff, volunteers and nonprofit partners can handle.
Two men have been charged in connection with a mass shooting at a St. Paul bar over the weekend that left one woman dead and 14 people injured.
Veterinary clinics are struggling to keep up with appointments, which means pets are waiting weeks or even months to get checked out.
If you've been in downtown Rochester recently, you may have noticed a new kind of transportation.
If you're feeling foggier than usual, you're not alone -- and the weather could be to blame.
Built in 1927, the Capri is the last of 13 theaters that once graced the northside of Minneapolis.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and since the pandemic began there's been a sharp decline in breast cancer screening according to the CDC.
Ryan McMahon's two-run homer capped a four-run first inning, Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies opened their second half of the season with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
It's a historic Minneapolis neighborhood that some say is slowly losing its charm. Teardowns in Linden Hills have some residents worried about developers buying lots.
A suspect in connection with the July 1 shooting in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, that left a 17-year-old girl dead has been arrested in Ohio.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
Bridgette Norring was in the room when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act on Wednesday.
It's a historic Minneapolis neighborhood that some say is slowly losing its charm. Teardowns in Linden Hills have some residents worried about developers buying lots.
A suspect in connection with the July 1 shooting in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, that left a 17-year-old girl dead has been arrested in Ohio.
The dog, now nicknamed "Mo" (short for Como), was spotted wandering into the pool area on Thursday.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Four men have now been charged in the June 1 Minneapolis mass shooting.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
The fate of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglarizing her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last year, is now in the hands of a jury on Friday afternoon after the defense rested its case and both sides gave their closing arguments.
According to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, crews were dispatched to the home in Beatty Township around 9:20 p.m.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Abang Yoli's chef Jamie Yoo didn't know until he was a teenager that he wanted to be in a kitchen.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign after a jury on Friday found her guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Bridgette Norring was in the room when President Trump signed the HALT Fentanyl Act on Wednesday.
Jurors on Friday found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial. Here is what state lawmakers on both of the aisles are saying about the verdict.
The Justice Department on Friday formally asked a federal judge to unseal transcripts from grand jury proceedings involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
A suspect in connection with the July 1 shooting in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, that left a 17-year-old girl dead has been arrested in Ohio.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Four men have now been charged in the June 1 Minneapolis mass shooting.
The fate of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglarizing her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last year, is now in the hands of a jury on Friday afternoon after the defense rested its case and both sides gave their closing arguments.
A Minnesota State Capitol security officer is on leave after being charged with several crimes, including impersonating an officer.
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
Federal agents are investigating a "massive scheme to defraud" Minnesota's Housing Stabilization Services program, according to court documents.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
The three-day Minnesota Yacht Club Festival takes center stage in downtown St. Paul on Friday. This summer's headliners include Green Day and Hozier and tickets are still available.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
Most of the longtime HGTV makeover series was shot in the Twin Cities, and is now going viral decades later.
It will be getting "Hot in Herre" at the Minnesota State Fair when Nelly takes the Grandstand stage to perform.
Ryan McMahon's two-run homer capped a four-run first inning, Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies opened their second half of the season with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Lehman is Minnesota's most accomplished golfer with five PGA Tour wins.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Addison entered a nolo contendere plea to wet reckless driving upon a highway, according to Los Angeles County court records. Two drunken driving charges against him were dismissed.
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Anne Meyer with Minnesota Department of Transportation to answer your burning construction questions.
Until now, polls have shown the majority of Americans support the president's hard-line position, but a new Gallup poll indicates attitudes are shifting.
Esme Murphy spoke with the organizing director for immigrant rights group COPAL on what the new poll means for the country.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says storms moving through southern Minnesota on Friday night could produce significant amounts of rain, with some areas possibly seeing over 4 inches by Saturday 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.
Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the weekend will be mostly sunny with reasonable humidity for July, and with air quality concerns in northern Minnesota.
Scattered severe storms will develop Friday night, but then we’ll have a dry and relatively comfortable weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says slow clearing Saturday morning will lead to a mostly sunny remainder of the weekend.
Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says storms moving through southern Minnesota on Friday night could produce significant amounts of rain, with some areas possibly seeing over 4 inches by Saturday morning.
A young Minnesota athlete preparing for the Special Olympics shares a special bond over superheroes with his father. Mike Max introduces the Lepel family.
It's a historic Minneapolis neighborhood that some say is slowly losing its charm. As Frankie McLister explains, teardowns in Linden Hills have some residents worried about developers buying lots.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign after a jury on Friday found her guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Next Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the weekend will be mostly sunny with reasonable humidity for July, and with air quality concerns in northern Minnesota.