Best Family Activities In Minnesota To Do Before The Summer Ends
Get out and enjoy these five family-friendly activities before the summer is over.
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Get out and enjoy these five family-friendly activities before the summer is over.
Officials have released the name of the man shot and killed by a Plymouth police officer last week at an Arby's restaurant.
Authorities are on the scene of an apparent car fire at a gas station in the northwest Twin Cities metro Thursday night. Fire crews were called to a Super America gas station just after 5 p.m. on the 4300 block of Peony Lane N. in Plymouth on a report of a car fire.
It was a busy day of clean up for residents all over the metro. Thousands were without power for hours, and many residents saw boats, houses or cars ruined.
Strong storms rolled through Minnesota Sunday night and dumped two to four inches of rain across the Metro. That water raised parts of the Mississippi River seven inches and some sections of Minnehaha Creek about two and half feet.
A teenage boy from Plymouth was killed and two other teens were injured Friday evening in a rollover crash near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the accident happened at about 7:18 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94.
A Plymouth man died Friday after being hit by a car while running. According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, Dr. Brian Thomas Lew, 57, died of multiple blunt force injuries on Friday, June 25.
We tend to celebrate Independence Day with more zest and gusto than any other holiday. Here are five particularly unique events going down in Minnesota this year.
The preschoolers at the New Horizon Academy in Plymouth made their very own weather center, and WCCO meteorologist Lauren Casey paid them a visit on Wednesday.
A Minnesota man investigated for violent tweets addressed to President Barack Obama says he lost his job because of them, but the company denies that's the reason. The president's first official tweet from his @POTUS handle last month drew some hateful comments.
Arctic Cat plans to make a nearly $27 million investment in its facilities in St. Cloud and Thief River Falls. The snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle manufacturer says most of the improvements will be in Thief River Falls where it will add a new production line, along with 39 jobs.
Police canines are usually the first members of law enforcement to enter a dangerous situation. Members of law enforcement tell WCCO that caring for K-9s is quite expensive. Plymouth Police Officer Matt Gliniany says it costs roughly $13,000 to raise and care for a typical police dog.
A man in his 30s died Sunday after being pulled from the swimming pool at his apartment building in Plymouth.
Solar power technology is coming to the city of Plymouth, and it's all thanks to a great-grandmother who's passionate about her family's future.
The warmer weather is giving local businesses an early boost -- temperatures in the 50's and 60's in March in Minnesota are the gift that keeps on giving. Minnesotans are outside all year round, but there is something about when the weather starts to turn.
Two men were arrested Monday after about 200 pounds of marijuana was seized in Plymouth, according to police. The Plymouth Police Department was notified by authorities in South Dakota of a large shipment of marijuana coming to the area.
Brothers Matt and James McManus founded Bokos Sandals about four years ago. During college, at the University of Wisconsin, the duo ran a T-shirt business. While their T-shirt sales are a thing of the past, together they are hoping that sandals will be their future.
Target is testing a pilot program that allows you to shop health insurance in their stores. "Health care, no matter if you get your insurance from your employer or through an exchange or on the individual market, it's still extremely confusing," said Steve Lafferty, Target's senior director of healthcare partnerships.
Plymouth becomes the first city in the metro area to declare a snow emergency Thursday. City officials say the emergency will go into effect Thursday night at 10 p.m. Blizzard conditions are causing chaos on roads throughout the state
One of the people found dead by police in a Plymouth home Monday has been identified by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office. Susan Marie James, 59, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The medical examiner's office says the manner of James' death is still under investigation.
Plymouth officials say there have been no arrests and there are no suspects being sought after two people were discovered deceased inside a residence Monday afternoon.
Police in Plymouth say they discovered the bodies of a man and a woman at a home on 50th Avenue North Monday afternoon.
While it may not be safe for driving, the ice formation is generally ahead of schedule. And if you ask Joe Harty, bait shop owner and 47-year Medicine Lake fisher, it's been a long time since it's been ready this early.
One of three people indicted on first-degree premeditated murder in a drug-related murder in Minneapolis was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon.
Instead of gathering at someone's home this Thanksgiving, make plans for a destination Thanksgiving getaway that the entire family will enjoy.
Jamal Adams, the hybrid defender the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason to bolster Brian Flores' unit, won't play this year after suffering a preseason injury, the NFL Network reports.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has made the NFL Top 100 for the sixth straight year.
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday morning elaborated on charges filed against four people last week, including former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme over the course of several years.
One month after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, neighbors are still stepping in to help.
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday morning elaborated on charges filed against four people last week, including former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme over the course of several years.
One month after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, neighbors are still stepping in to help.
An investigation is underway after a body in a "severe state of decomposition" was discovered in the waters of Bde Maka Ska late Sunday morning, according to the Minneapolis Park Police Department.
Family and friends are remembering a Twin Cities teenager killed following a crash on a Minneapolis highway last weekend.
More than six fire departments responded in the middle of the night to Kingsway Senior Living, and staff say it took a village to relocate everyone to Belle Plaine High School for temporary shelter.
An individual is dead after a police officer shot at them with their service weapon on the Red Lake Nation Thursday, according to a special agent with the FBI.
Families heading west to the Black Hills this summer might make a stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial near Mount Rushmore. The memorial has a Minnesota connection that tells the story of the site.
More Minnesota communities are parting ways with Flock Safety and dropping the automatic license plate-reading cameras. On Thursday, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office joined the list and announced they will no longer use the cameras.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the Minnesota Primary, Republicans are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been. GOP nominee Michele Tafoya joined Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday morning elaborated on charges filed against four people last week, including former Anoka County Assistant Attorney Andrea Sampson, for allegedly running a "sprawling" sex trafficking scheme over the course of several years.
The Chisago County Attorney's Office filed a juvenile delinquency petition in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, crash that happened near the intersection of Stacy and Ivywood trails in Chisago City.
Police in Minneapolis say a man suffered serious injuries in a shooting early Sunday morning on the city's south side.
The family of Kristen and Evie Brown, the victims in Wednesday's double murder-suicide in Hopkins, Minnesota, has released a statement through the Hopkins Police Department.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Rod Stewart, who is 81, is recovering from a "routine coronary stent procedure," according to his team. He had been scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Sept. 1 alongside Richard Marx.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.
Jamal Adams, the hybrid defender the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason to bolster Brian Flores' unit, won't play this year after suffering a preseason injury, the NFL Network reports.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has made the NFL Top 100 for the sixth straight year.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Joaquín Pereyra scored in the 89th minute and Drake Callender had six saves for Minnesota United in a 1-1 tie with Real Salt Lake.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Pleasant and seasonable Monday with comfortable humidity and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames 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.
Monday will be mostly pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities, with rain possible late.
Monday will be mostly pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities, with rain possible late.
Monday will be pleasant and seasonable in the Twin Cities.
The four were charged with 13 counts each of promoting prostitution of an individual and receiving profits from prostitution.
Patrice Johnson, chef and cookbook author, and Brett Olson, with Renewing the Countryside, share a few recipes to try out. Skillet Rye Flatbread with Herby Pesto, Charred Corn, and Burst Tomatoes Adapted from Magnus Nilsson's The Nordic Baking Book | Makes 3 x 9-inch rounds ½ ounce fresh yeast (or 1 teaspoon active dry yeast) 1 ¼ cups warm water (no hotter than 110-degrees) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or ½ tablespoon honey) ½ teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon fine rye flour In large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water and maple and allow to proof about 5 minutes. Mix in remaining ingredients to form a sticky dough. Leave the dough to rise for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Note that bread made with dry yeast rather than fresh may take longer to rise.) Tip the dough out onto a floured work surface and divide into 3 equal pieces. Shape into balls. Place each ball onto parchment paper. Roll out into a round as thin or thick as you desire. Place clean skillet over medium high heat. Add a few tablespoons of oil. Place the dough round in the skillet and cook until the underside is golden and crisp; about four to five minutes, turning often for even heat. Flip the round, turn heat to low, and top with pesto and additional parmesan. Cover skillet with a lid, and cook until the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with additional herbs, corn, and burst tomatoes. Herb and Sunflower Seed Pesto 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 4 to 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ to 1 cup fresh herbs (dill, tarragon, basil, parsley, chives, cilantro), plus more for garnish ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan Vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste Add sunflower seeds to a dry skillet and cook for about five minutes, stirring and tossing as they cook. Remove from pan and set aside. Add sun flower seeds, herbs, and half the olive oil and pulse until mixture is evenly and finely ground. Add additional oil to your liking. Fold in parmesan and adjust seasonings. Set aside. For the burst: In a medium bowl, toss together 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the tomatoes. Cook until the whole tomatoes burst and the halved ones start to wrinkle, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. For the charred corn: Place corn cob over direct heat (grill or skillet) and cook until kernels are charred, turning for even cook. Use a sharp knife to remove kernels.
Bailey Foss and Matthew Franz-Shoff, with Mathnasium of St. Paul, share a preview of the ways you can help your kids enjoy the process of arriving at a healthy lunch.
Pleasant and seasonable Monday with comfortable humidity and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A vigil for a mom and daughter killed last week at a daycare in Hopkins, a Minnesota girl is in the running for Toddler of the Year and more.