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I-494 closed this weekend in Bloomington, Richfield

Motorists near Bloomington and Richfield, Minnesota, will need to beware of a road closure this weekend as crews work near the area of the 12th Avenue bridge.

• 8H ago

Boys State Hockey Tournament brings business for downtown St. Paul

The Boys State Hockey Tournament is in full swing at Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.

• 10H ago

Hennepin County deputy charged with assault in hospital lockdown incident

A Hennepin County deputy is accused of domestic assault in an incident that sent a hospital in Maple Grove, Minnesota, into lockdown in February.

• 14H ago

Walz orders flags fly at half-staff in honor of Minn. soldier killed in Kuwait

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags at all state buildings to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of a soldier from Minnesota killed last weekend in Kuwait.

• Mar 5

MPD investigating 3 shootings that happened in 20-minute span

Minneapolis police are investigating three shootings that happened in a span of just 20 minutes Thursday night.

• 14H ago

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Farmington woman fighting for her life after crash with police officer

A police squad car was involved in a crash Monday night in Farmington, Minnesota, seriously injuring a local business owner.

• 16H ago

Man sentenced for sexually assaulting SCSU student

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.

• Mar 5

Meet the 104-year-old Minnesotan who was a World War II "Code Girl"

Southern Minnesota's Lois Widmark, 104, played a key role in helping the Allies gain victory in World War II.

• Mar 5

Minnesotans work to leave Middle East as Iran war continues

On Thursday, the Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs posted on X saying nearly 20,000 Americans have returned to the U.S. from the Middle East since the end of February.

• Mar 5

Hastings lifts shelter-in-place order after "active incident"

Authorities have lifted a shelter-in-place warning issued earlier on Thursday in a residential area of Hastings, Minnesota.

• Mar 5

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Hundreds of Wisconsin, Minnesota soldier in Middle East amid Iran war

As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.

• Mar 2

Condé Nast Traveler lays out the best Minnesota, Wisconsin resorts

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.

• Mar 2

Wis. man gets 16½ years for forging threats against Trump in deportation scheme

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.

• Feb 27

Guests evacuated, 1 hurt after fire at hotel in Superior, Wisconsin

A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.

• Feb 24

Birkebeiner track is holding up despite recent warm weather

Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.

• Feb 20

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Community Journalism

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Les Schrenk, 102-year-old World War II veteran from Minnesota, dies

Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk​ died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.

• Mar 5

Citizens from across U.S. come to Minn. to learn ICE resistance tactics

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.

• Feb 26

Edina woman who went viral after Alex Pretti shooting reflects one month later

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.

• Feb 20

Crowd shows support for 3 women protesting after confrontation

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.

• Feb 18

Somali community hesitantly hopeful amid news of ICE drawdown

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.

• Feb 13

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Politics

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Minnesota has goal of replacing lead lines by 2033

Minnesota adopted an ambitious timeline to replace all lead water pipes in the state.

• 2H ago

Russia providing intel to Iran about U.S. positions, sources say

Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.

• 4H ago

Memorial greenhouse planned for Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, and more headlines

The husband of the Minnesota soldier killed last weekend in Kuwait says he hopes to honor her with a memorial greenhouse, plus more of the day’s top stories.

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Lawmakers revive effort to require insurance coverage for fertility treatments

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.

• Mar 5

Judge threatens fines over ICE's failure to return personal property

Work permits, driver's licenses, a nail gun. These are just some of the items listed off in federal court Thursday. ICE can't find them, according to the attorneys for the former detainees trying to get their possessions back.

• Mar 5

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Consumer News

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What homeowners need to know about their roof coverage

With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.

• Mar 5

Gas prices in Minnesota rising sharply amid elongating war in Iran

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.

• Mar 3

Condé Nast Traveler lays out the best Minnesota, Wisconsin resorts

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.

• Mar 2

What the strikes in Iran could mean for Minnesota gas prices

As the strikes from U.S. and Israel continue, and Iran strikes back, the violence and turmoil could have significant worldwide ramifications.

• Mar 2

Leaders fighting hunger meet to discuss fallout of federal surge

On Friday, hundreds of leaders from Minnesota food banks and food shelves came together in Brooklyn Center. Their goal is to find the best ways to help hungry families in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, and while food prices remain high.

• Feb 27

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Crime News

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Hennepin County deputy charged with assault in hospital lockdown incident

A Hennepin County deputy is accused of domestic assault in an incident that sent a hospital in Maple Grove, Minnesota, into lockdown in February.

• 14H ago

MPD investigating 3 shootings that happened in 20-minute span

Minneapolis police are investigating three shootings that happened in a span of just 20 minutes Thursday night.

• 14H ago

Man sentenced for sexually assaulting SCSU student

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.

• Mar 5

Man pleads guilty to role in "one of the largest" drug busts in state history

Guillermo Mercado-Chaparro was arrested and charged last July after authorities seized nearly 900 pounds of meth from two vehicles in St. Paul.

• Mar 5

Hastings lifts shelter-in-place order after "active incident"

Authorities have lifted a shelter-in-place warning issued earlier on Thursday in a residential area of Hastings, Minnesota.

• Mar 5

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Health News

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Lawmakers revive effort to require insurance coverage for fertility treatments

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.

• Mar 5

RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks

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.

• Mar 5

Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says

Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.

• Mar 4

Minnesota sues Dr. Oz, RFK Jr. over $243M in "deferred" Medicaid funding

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.

• Mar 3

Minnesota House fraud panel weighs Medicaid transportation program

Thousands of Minnesotans enrolled in Medicaid take a total of millions of trips to their medical appointments each year through nonemergency medical transportation services, a federally required, taxpayer-funded program that's among more than a dozen others Minnesota determined to be at "high risk" for fraud.

• Mar 2

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Entertainment News

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Six Flags sells Valleyfair, 6 other parks

Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.

• Mar 5

Embrace the abstract at Shoreview's Cafesjian Art Trust Museum

A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.

• Mar 4

Michigan native Bruce Campbell tells fans he has cancer, will be in treatment

Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.

• Mar 3

Latest venue renovation plan from Wild, St. Paul will cost $600 million

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.

• Mar 3

Eric Clapton to make tour stop in St. Paul

The 80-year-old will play at Grand Casino Arena on Sept. 15. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

• Mar 2

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Sports News

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Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly announces retirement

Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, announced on Friday that he is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons.

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Wild acquire Nick Foligno from Blackhawks; trade away Vinnie Hinostroza

Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who made several moves on NHL trade deadline day Friday.

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Flyers trade Bobby Brink to Wild for David Jiricek

Bobby Brink is heading home, and the Flyers are acquiring 6-foot-4 right-handed defenseman David Jiricek from the Wild.

• 8H ago

Timberwolves beat Raptors 115-107

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won their fifth straight game.

• Mar 5

Alli Altmann's journey to helping Team USA women's hockey win at Olympics

Between the four teams duking it out in the WCHA semifinals — Minnesota, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Minnesota State — there are six players who won the gold medal for the U.S. women's hockey team.

• Mar 5

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Talking Points

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What homeowners need to know about their roof coverage

With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.

• Mar 5

What homeowners need to know about their roof coverage ahead of severe weather season?

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.

• Mar 5
• 09:48

Minnesota names permanent Human Services commissioner amid fraud fallout

The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.

• Mar 2
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Minnesota's new DHS commissioner on plan to fight fraud in the state

The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.

• Mar 2

Minnesota lawmakers want it to be easier to sue federal government

In the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, a bill to make it easier for someone to sue the federal government is advancing at the Minnesota Capitol.

• Feb 26

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Finding Minnesota

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Minnesota's oldest operating theater is in danger of closing its doors

One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.

• Mar 4

Pavek museum houses century-old technology that can still be used

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.

• Feb 25

Minneapolis Ski Club celebrates 100 years

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.

• Feb 19

Minnesota family offers nostalgic and quirky sweets at candy store

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.

• Feb 12

Frosty's got nothing on Jeffery the snowman

John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.

• Feb 4

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Good Question

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What happens if assault weapons, high-capacity magazines are banned?

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.

• Mar 3

How the Constitution defines declarations of war

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.

• Mar 3

What does travel insurance cover?

Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.

• Feb 24

The best ways to protect yourself from car theft

Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.

• Feb 24

How do AI security checkpoints work?

On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.

• Feb 17

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Latest Galleries

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Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025

Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.

• Nov 11, 2025
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Astra the Polar Bear

A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.

• Oct 10, 2025
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Gallery: WCCO Community Relations

From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.

• Oct 6, 2025
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Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.

• Jul 9, 2025
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder

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.

• Jun 1, 2025
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Weather

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on March 6, 2026

NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities could see a quick burst of snow early Saturday before temperatures warm to the 40s.

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What is NEXT Weather?

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.

• Jun 10, 2022

Spring flooding risk is below average in Minnesota this year, NWS says

Friday's rainy weather won't cause any flooding, but this is the time of year when high water can quickly become a problem.

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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on March 6, 2026

Residents in southwestern and central Minnesota could see icy conditions early Saturday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on March 6, 2026

NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says parts of southwestern and central Minnesota could see freezing rain on Friday night.

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on March 6, 2026

NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities could see a quick burst of snow early Saturday before temperatures warm to the 40s.

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Minnesota coach Ken Novak Jr. reflects on career before breaking state record

Hopkins coach Ken Novak Jr. became the coach with the most wins in Minnesota history on Friday after the boys basketball team defeated Armstrong. As Mike Max reports, it's quite a distinction for a man who just wanted to coach the game because he loved it.

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High School Sports Rally: Hopkins coach sets Minnesota record

Hopkins boys basketball coach Ken Novak Jr. on Friday became the winningest coach in Minnesota history after the team defeated Armstrong. See highlights from the game and the results from other section tournament battles in the March 6, 2026, edition of High School Sports Rally.

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Trump gives assessment of U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

U.S. leaders now say the military has struck more than 3,000 targets in the first week of Operation Epic Fury. Erica Brown explains President Trump's new objective in the War with Iran.

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ICE observers recognized for efforts by mosque in Minneapolis

As thousands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents hit the streets of Minneapolis, thousands of neighbors followed, documenting and protesting the immigration operation for months. Conor Wight shows how a community that found itself in the federal government spotlight is thanking them.

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