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Of the over 300 scholars this year, 30 of them throughout four Minnesota high schools – Richfield, Anoka-Hennepin, St. Paul and Owatonna – were surprised with their scholarships.
Police in Richfield say one person was taken into custody after a road rage incident that was caught on a traffic camera Tuesday evening.
A new business is taking flight in Richfield, allowing backyard flock owners the opportunity for a stress-free vacation.
Students in Richfield watched arguments in the case of Alejandro Cruz-Guzman vs. the State of Minnesota, a case that alleges racial and socioeconomic segregation within Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools.
Leaders hope to keep the spirit of their organization alive by transforming the four acres of property into a "Veterans Village," a complex that would bring 200 new multi-family housing units—some below market rate so they're affordable—designed to prioritize people who served our country and their families.
He is described as "very tall and skinny," and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and Nike shoes.
Court documents say Alvarez admitted to shooting and killing Rice and wounding another 17-year-old.
"My son will never get to go to prom. My son will never get to give me my grandbabies," said Donald Jr.'s mother, Marsha.
The family of a 15-year-old killed during a school shooting in Richfield is speaking out after one of the two men charged with his killing is acquitted of the most serious charge leveled against him.
Investigators believe a shoe sale near a Richfield park led to a 22-year-old man getting shot in the stomach and robbed on New Year's Day.
Police said the man fired a handgun several times at the residents before running away. None of the residents were hit by gunfire.
Richfield Public Schools is instating new policies regarding attendance for athletic events after 2 men were shot outside a Richfield High School football game last Friday.
Over the weekend, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy were taken into custody. One of them has since been released.
One of the boys arrested Saturday was a 15-year-old who police say was the alleged shooter, and the other was 16 and said to have instigated the altercation.
Police say they have arrested two teenage boys in connection with a shooting that injured two young men outside a Richfield High School football game Friday evening.
Following gunshots injuring two people just outside the Richfield High School football stadium on Friday night, during their homecoming game, the high school principal canceled the remainder of the weekend activities.
Assumption Cemetery in Richfield is full of stories. Some are clear, while others are a mystery, because of 44 unmarked graves.
A discovery in his garage prompted him to call 911 but by the time officers got there, his perspective on the whole situation changed.
This weekend marks five years since the murder of Jonathan O'Shaughnessy. The 24-year-old Richfield man was gunned down in a drive-by shooting while walking home from a street dance in 2017.
A Twin Cities mother was able to make her young son's dream come true with a little help from the community.
Hundreds took to the pavement Sunday morning at Veteran's Park in Richfield, celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day with a 5K and one mile run/walk.
Classes at Richfield High School have been canceled Friday "out of caution" due to a threat posted on social media, school officials said.
Best Buy Co. posted first-quarter results that showed shoppers pulled back on spending, while higher costs ate into profits.
A garbage truck fire led to burning trash being dumped on a road in a Richfield neighborhood.
The superintendent of a district that endured a fatal shooting outside one of its schools earlier this year says she supports board-recommended safety changes, including metal detectors.
For the second time within two months, a train carrying hazardous materials has derailed in Minnesota.
Rookie Louie Varland threw seven scoreless innings and Donovan Solano drove in a season-high four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 8-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday night.
Sebastián Driussi scored late in the second half to rally Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
A baby owl got itself into a situation that wasn't much of a hoot.
In the last three months, two Minnesota animal rescuers lost several animals to house fires. Marielle Mohs shows us how their friendship was formed from shared tragedies.
Supporters say Minnesota's climate action plan is a historic effort to reduce greenhouse gases and protect Minnesota from the impact of climate change for decades to come.
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
Frances Davis said her son was a blessing and a believer in peace, and said he should still be alive today. Someone shot and killed 14-year-old Alan Davis in north Minneapolis on Monday night.
For the second time within two months, a train carrying hazardous materials has derailed in Minnesota.
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
Supporters say Minnesota's climate action plan is a historic effort to reduce greenhouse gases and protect Minnesota from the impact of climate change for decades to come.
Four years in, architects are celebrating a huge step toward restoration as they raise the first portion of a massive oak framework in a workshop in western France. They're getting help from timber framer Peter Henrikson from Grand Marais.
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Xcel Energy said there was "no threat to plant staff or to the public at any point."
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
A beloved program is back for the first time in three summers since the pandemic first began.
Two people are dead - including a teenager - and more than a dozen are injured after a crash late Monday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
The federal agency that regulates the firearms industry sent an advisory on Tuesday warning that Minnesotans who use marijuana cannot legally own firearms, despite a new state law legalizing recreational use.
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
Today, Mayor Melvin Carter celebrates Minnesota's legislature approval of millions for infrastructure funding.
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Minnesota will officially de-criminalize the possession and use of marijuana on Aug. 1. But it's only lawful to have it and use it if it's homegrown in Minnesota.
Frances Davis said her son was a blessing and a believer in peace, and said he should still be alive today. Someone shot and killed 14-year-old Alan Davis in north Minneapolis on Monday night.
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would tighten prohibitions on sexual assault within the Wisconsin National Guard.
A Richfield man pleads guilty to illegally possessing a firearm with an attached "switch," making it a fully automatic weapon.
A Mankato police officer crashed into a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon, leading to the discovery of a stabbing victim.
Charges have been filed against two teenage boys in connection with last week's shooting and stabbing incidents at Washburn High School.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
The Oscar winner will now be a father for the fourth time.
Rookie Louie Varland threw seven scoreless innings and Donovan Solano drove in a season-high four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 8-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday night.
Sebastián Driussi scored late in the second half to rally Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
Neither of the Minnesota Vikings' top two receivers are on the field for organized team activities, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said neither situation concerns him.
Alex Bregman and Chas McCormick each homered in the second inning and had two RBIs and the Houston Astros built a big lead early and beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
Get used to this hot and muggy weather, because it's settling in for a long stay.
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.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
We're kicking off the start of meteorological summer with a bang Thursday.
A.J. Hilton has the latest headlines.
Get used to this hot and muggy weather, because it's settling in for a long stay.
Kinstone is a place where geology meets astronomy, and it’s right in our backyard. John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
A Minneapolis family is demanding answers, and action, after someone shot a 14-year-old boy and left him in an alley to die.
A baby owl got itself into a situation that wasn't much of a hoot.