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Fourteen adults and six children have been displaced following a fire in South St. Paul early Thursday morning.
A Twin Cities police officer used to helping others through their toughest moments, needed lifesaving help herself.
While many Americans just learned of Zika virus within the last few weeks, it has spread fast to 29 countries. Fifty Americans have returned to the U.S. infected with the virus.
Calling all donors! The Red Cross needs your help. This time of year, the Red Cross' supply of blood and platelet donations tends to drop.
Parts of the Midwest are reeling from rare December rainfall. The water is rising to near record level, prompting mandatory evacuations in Missouri and Illinois.
Two Minnesotans are traveling to South Carolina with the Red Cross to help with disaster relief efforts.
Crews battled a big fire in Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Authorities say residents were safely evacuated from a burning apartment building in Duluth. Firefighters were on the scene of the fire for about three hours Tuesday night.
We Minnesotans are some of the most generous people in the country. So, let's put that skill to work!
A three-day fundraiser at a Minneapolis restaurant raised a huge chunk of money for people on the other side of the world.
Eastern Minnesota authorities say no one was injured in a duplex fire that displaced 15 people over the weekend. The St. Paul Fire Department says the Sunday blaze started after oil was left cooking on a hot stove.
Minnesota's Nepalese community is raising money to aid for victims of Saturday's massive earthquake in Nepal. The estimated magnitude 7.8 quake struck a heavily populated area, including the capital, Kathmandu.
A kitchen fire spread through a house fire in Crystal early Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to a call just before 2 a.m. in the 5600 block of Maryland Avenue.
A woman was hospitalized early Friday morning after a house fire in Minneapolis. According to officials, just before 3 a.m. firefighters responded to a call of a duplex fire in the 1600 block of Oliver Avenue North.
The American Red Cross says they urgently need blood donors in order to prevent an emergency blood shortage. Donations drop significantly in the summer, and all blood types are needed. So how much blood does the Red Cross actually need? And is there anyone who can't donate blood?
Summer vacation means more free time for kids, and more parents looking for someone to watch their kids. Occasionally parents need a time-out for themselves, which is when a qualified babysitter can capitalize.
A family is picking up the pieces after their home caught fire early Saturday morning. The Chaska Fire Department received report of a fire just after midnight on the 2900 block of Hilltop Drive.
The American Red Cross is assisting 10 people Sunday morning after a four-unit apartment fire in Fridley, Minn.
A Maplewood family was in need of assistance Thursday night, according to the Red Cross, after sprinklers flooded their apartment.
Help victims of the tornadoes in Oklahoma by donating $10 to the American Red Cross.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin are dealing with wildfires and the American Red Cross says it is helping out victims. Multiple wildfires are burning in northwestern Minnesota and the Red Cross is providing staff and supplies to two shelters in Wadena and Hubbard counties.
The Red Cross said it's helping two families Wednesday following a fire in Chaska, Minn.
The Red Cross said it assisted two families Tuesday night after a duplex caught fire on the city's south side.
The Red Cross said it helped one adult and three children Saturday night following a house fire in Brooklyn Park.
Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
Ryan Jeffers homered twice and Carlos Correa added a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Shakopee High School unveils the very first designated smudging space for students in the state, allowing for native students to participate in a long-standing culture practice.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
A police officer was among two people killed in a shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to city officials.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
If you ever needed a reminder to keep your trash cans inside your home unless it's pick up day, just watch the surveillance video from outside Bailey Jacobson's home.
Elizabeth Burton, who goes by Lizzie, was last seen leaving her home in Baytown Township on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The United States Coast Guard says hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Lake Superior on Wednesday morning.
A young boy who went missing in southwestern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon was later found unresponsive in a river and died at a hospital, police said.
The U.S. used to be a major supplier of helium but not anymore, which is why a helium mine in the middle of the country could be a gold mine.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third.
Dozens of businesses in downtown's North Loop neighborhood are hoping customers will help them celebrate women.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
A police officer was among two people killed in a shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to city officials.
A 28-year-old man was charged on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing another man in the head during a fight on Saturday.
On Thursday, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said it "conducted a thorough review of the case to determine the appropriate path forward, which is petitioning the Supreme Court for review of the decision."
One person was seriously hurt on Wednesday after gunfire broke out near a Twin Cities strip mall.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable.
If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games.
Ryan Jeffers homered twice and Carlos Correa added a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
Since lacrosse became a Minnesota high school sport, Lakeville North has been one of the top teams.
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will make its debut in January and pay players the highest average salary in women's professional sports league history.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be a few thunderstorms tomorrow, but nothing severe is expected.
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.
Showers are likely overnight Thursday and into Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and he says the rain out west is slowly moving toward us, likely to hit us overnight and tomorrow.
With temps in the 70s, it'll stay mostly dry in the metro, though some rain could move in during the late evening.
Two people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting Thursday evening in Minneapolis, according to city officials. The suspect is also dead.
Three people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting Thursday evening in Minneapolis, according to city officials. Witnesses described hearing the gunshots ring out when the incident unfolded.
In a press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey identified 28-year-old Jamal Mitchell as the officer who perished in a mass shooting on the city's southside Thursday evening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be a few thunderstorms tomorrow, but nothing severe is expected.
Minneapolis city officials held a press conference regarding a shooting on the city's southside that killed a police officer and at least one other person.