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A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Minneapolis residents will soon be able to get discounted vaccines for their pets to protect against bat-borne rabies.
Minnesota health officials are warning that rabid skunks are infecting animals and driving up rabies cases in parts of the state.
Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it'll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer, Joe Ryan outpitched Paul Skenes and the Minnesota Twins beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Friday night to hand the Pirates their seventh straight loss.
An incident involving a firearm Friday night in the southeastern city of Elba prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
Aurora FC is trying to punch their ticket to the championship this weekend in the USL W playoffs. It's their second time making it to the final four teams, after an undefeated season.
Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it'll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
Two people are injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon, which police say involved at least one officer firing a weapon.
Almost 1,200 teams from 27 states and 18 countries are competing to be the best in their respective age group. That's over 16,000 players.
Those traveling around the Twin Cities this summer weekend should be ready to come up against some road closures. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is notifying commuters of a few new ones.
An incident involving a firearm Friday night in the southeastern city of Elba prompted a shelter-in-place order that has since been lifted, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office.
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
Just before midnight on July 3, St. Cloud police say two men in a Lyft were hit and killed by a driver running from police.
In 2007, deadly flash floods forced people to evacuate homes and campgrounds in southeastern Minnesota.
Law enforcement shot a domestic assault suspect at a western Minnesota rest stop Wednesday evening after a chase involving multiple agencies.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
"I looked up there and I thought, holy Christ, it got hit by a piece of ice," Lonny Piche said.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
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.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
The burglary trial for a Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell begins on Monday. The DFL state senator is charged with breaking into her stepmother's home in 2024.
A date is now set for the special election to fill former House Speaker Melissa Hortman's seat.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who authorities say was assassinated at her Twin Cities home in June.
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
The tax and spending package includes $66.4 billion in new money for programs assisting farmers, strengthening the safety net if there is significant volatility in crop prices and revenues.
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 Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
The mother of a Twin Cities teenager allegedly murdered by his father spoke outside the Governor's Mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, Friday afternoon.
Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner has reportedly lost $240,000 in an alleged bank fraud scheme.
A man was stabbed twice on Thursday in a late-night attack at a skate park in St. Paul, Minnesota, police say.
Suleiman Ali, 31, pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of second-degree murder for the Oct. 30, 2013, shooting.
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.
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it'll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer, Joe Ryan outpitched Paul Skenes and the Minnesota Twins beat Pittsburgh 2-1 on Friday night to hand the Pirates their seventh straight loss.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Aurora FC is trying to punch their ticket to the championship this weekend in the USL W playoffs. It's their second time making it to the final four teams, after an undefeated season.
Almost 1,200 teams from 27 states and 18 countries are competing to be the best in their respective age group. That's over 16,000 players.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
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.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
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 smoke from Canadian wildfires will impact air quality in areas of Minnesota on Saturday.
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 sun will return early Saturday following a round of scattered thunderstorms Friday night.
Scattered thunderstorms and downpours will move through Friday night.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says an air quality alert has been issued for all of Minnesota through 9 a.m. Monday, because of wildfire smoke.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in Las Vegas with rookies and prospects for the summer games, though the biggest event there so far happened on Friday when Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore spoke about taking over as owners of that squad, as well as the Minnesota Lynx.
Two people are injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon. It involved at least one officer firing a weapon, according to police. Ubah Ali spoke with people who live through it and police.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says smoke from Canadian wildfires will impact air quality in areas of Minnesota on Saturday.
Jenny Haigh is in the Cretin-Derham Hall High School Hall of Fame for her soccer career. Now, a group would like to honor her by naming the school's scoreboard after her. As Mike Max explains, that's just a small part of a story of family, tragedy and lots of love from her hometown team.
The burglary trial for a Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell begins on Monday. The DFL state senator is charged with breaking into her stepmother's home in 2024.