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Valleyfair confirmed to WCCO the power is out at the park around 8:20 p.m. but was unable to give any more information.
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Valleyfair confirmed to WCCO the power is out at the park around 8:20 p.m. but was unable to give any more information.
The Xcel Energy outage map reported 786 power outages around 12:30 p.m. The majority of the outages were recorded in the west metro, specifically around Lake Minnetonka.
Downpours are drenching neighborhoods in our area tonight.
We have information from the experts to help you stay safe in the event of a power outage.
Outages are always possible during severe weather, so it's important that you are prepared so you can stay safe.
The April Fools' Day blizzard dropped heavy, wet snow, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity.
The April Fools’ Day blizzard dropped heavy, wet snow, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity. Kirsten Mitchell talked to neighbors in St. Paul as some prepared for a second night in the dark.
The country's so desperate to save resources that electricity is often turned off for part of the night, but this time engineers couldn't get it working again.
Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power for about 150 people in western Wisconsin after a bald eagle struck a power line Sunday evening.
Some people living in the south metro are without heat and light Wednesday night. The storm hit power lines in Eagan, Burnsville and Farmington. About 1,000 people were out of power after the storm.
The state of North Carolina, power company Duke Energy, and Moore County are each offering up to $25,000 for information.
Hundreds of Minnesotans hunkered down without heat for nearly eight hours Wednesday. Allen Henry explains why their power was turned off – on purpose.
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
Officials at MSP Airport say a power outage was causing delays for Delta Air Lines passengers Monday morning.
A crane fell onto some power lines and a building under construction in Circle Pines on Friday.
Power has been restored to thousands of customers Wednesday night after an outage near the University of Minnesota campus.
Severe rain and thunderstorms rolled through Minnesota and western Wisconsin late Friday night and early Saturday morning, leaving at least 10,000 people without power.
Xcel Energy has restored power to its customers in Wright County after thousands lost power for about fifteen minutes Wednesday morning.
Edina police say a power outage is affecting the Southdale area of the city Wednesday morning.
A pesky rodent is being blamed for a power outage Tuesday afternoon that impacted many Benton County residents.
Xcel Energy has restored power to its customers in Edina, after thousands lost power for about an hour Sunday afternoon.
As of 6:30 p.m. Monday, there were 354 power outages in the Twin Cities affecting over 32 thousand customers, according to the Xcel Electric Outage Map.
Xcel Energy's outage map shows that a number of customers south of Interstate 94 along the Snelling Avenue corridor do not have power.
Power has been restored in Itasca County, the county's sheriff's office said. The public reported power outages to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office, the office said in a Facebook post Sunday morning.
Hundreds of families in Winona are heading into Thursday night without power because of another Xcel Energy outage.
This holiday season, Be the Change MN and the Mall of America are partnering to offer a true Winter Wonderland for students and their families from three North Minneapolis Schools.
Fundraising has fallen behind this year for the Winter Carnival. The carnival is still looking for sponsors for their parades, fireworks and the park itself.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
This holiday season, Be the Change MN and the Mall of America are partnering to offer a true Winter Wonderland for students and their families from three North Minneapolis Schools.
Fundraising has fallen behind this year for the Winter Carnival. The carnival is still looking for sponsors for their parades, fireworks and the park itself.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
The BCA said that Cheyenne Cadena, of Glencoe, hasn't been seen since Sunday, and hasn't been in contact with friends on social media since Monday.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
The program allows shoppers to brighten the holiday for those in need by picking up personalized gifts for older adults, who they adopt through displays at local stores.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Prosecutors say a man staged his wife's death 24 hours before they were expected to be evicted from their home to save himself from shame.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
The LAPD is searching for suspect in at least 3 killings of homeless people in the city of Los Angeles.
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
Deputies used an unlikely tool inside a Twin Cities sports arena Thursday to mitigate a dangerous ammonia leak.
Connor Dewar had a hat trick and added an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild routed Nashville 6-1 on Thursday night to end the Predators' winning streak at six games.
Fleury wore the mask during warmups at the Wild's Native American Heritage Night, defying the NHL's restriction on specialty jerseys, masks, stickers and decals for theme nights.
"I'm still me. I'm still the same person. My life is just going to look a little differently," Mason Garcia said.
Reserve Cam Christie scored 20 points and was one of three players off the bench to score in double figures and Minnesota beat New Orleans 97-64.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Wegovy and Mounjaro have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. This distinction could be key for insurance companies that currently do not cover these drugs, forcing patients like Lori Rock to look to coupons to cover the cost.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Murphy spoke with Dr. Michael Miedema, a preventative cardiologist at Allina, about a new study that found Wegovy reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
There's nothing more spooky than the arrival of winter, especially when it falls before Halloween. Well, a round of overnight snow left a fresh coating on the metro, just in time to give people 1991 flashbacks.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and the next week will be surprisingly warm! Temps will hang in the 40s.
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.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says that we may have another crack at seeing the Northern Lights tonight.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the weekend will be cloudy with a small chance for some moisture late Saturday into Sunday.
Even though this is the "State of Hockey" - that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive. WCCO's Marielle Mohs checks in on one the newest co-op teams to see how it's working.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and the next week will be surprisingly warm! Temps will hang in the 40s.
Be the Change MN and the Mall of America are partnering to offer a true Winter Wonderland for students and their families from three North Minneapolis Schools. This VIP experience is for kids pre-K through 5th grade and as Reg Chapman reports, this year's event will be three time bigger than last.
Organizers say they're hopeful they'll fundraise enough -- to not cancel any part of the event. WCCO's Jason Rantala shows us what they need.
Eli, a 4-year-old boy from Minneapolis, is in stable condition despite falling unconscious after going through the ice of a non-fenced drainage pond on Sunday.