MnDOT announces July closures along Highway 77
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a series of closures that will affect commuters who use Highway 77 in Minneapolis, Richfield and Bloomington.
Road Closures
Next Drive: Some Major Metro Road Closures Over The Weekend
There are more road closures happening this weekend that could impact your next drive.
Next Drive: Part Of Hiawatha Avenue In Minneapolis Closes For Summer
A significant road closure is happening Monday in Minneapolis.
Water Street In St. Paul To Temporarily Close Starting Monday In Anticipation Of Mississippi River Flooding
A road near the Mississippi River will temporarily close in anticipation of flooding in the area.
Slew Of Metro Road Closures End Monday Morning
Your next drive around Twin Cities highways should be a little easier to navigate.
Next Drive: Road Closures Planned Around Twin Cities Metro This Weekend
Southbound Interstate 35W from downtown Minneapolis to 46th Street will be closed starting tomorrow night. Crews are repairing some of the pavement.
5 Students Suffer Minor Injuries In Crash Between School Bus, Dump Truck In Glencoe
Five students were injured when a school bus collided with a dump truck on Tuesday morning near Glencoe.
Heads Up, Drivers: Several Road Closures In The Twin Cities This Weekend
Plan on driving in the Twin Cities this weekend? Know that there are several road closures planned.
Major Road Closures In North, East Metro This Weekend
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving drivers a heads up about two major weekend road closures.
Major Road Closures In North, East Metro This Weekend
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is giving drivers a heads up about two major weekend road closures.
2 Suspects Taken Into Custody Following Bloomington Standoff
One person has been taken into custody and another suspect is in a building surrounded by law enforcement in a Bloomington standoff situation Friday morning.
Highway 62 Closing In Both Directions Thursday Evening
Crews are working on building a tunnel for the Southwest LRT line. The highway is expected to be closed until Monday morning.
I-35W To Shut Down South Of Downtown Minneapolis This Weekend
Southbound Interstate 35W will shut down tonight at 10 p.m. between Interstate 94 and Highway 62. The northbound lanes will close early Saturday morning. Both directions are off limits to traffic until Monday morning.
Closure On I-94, I-494, And I-694 Interchange Begin Friday
Construction on roads in Woodbury and Oakdale will begin on Friday, impacting drivers until Monday.
Mississippi River Ice Jams Result In Elk River Road Closures
Roads are closed in Elk River due to ice jams on the Mississippi River.
Ramp, Road Closures Near Downtown Minneapolis This Weekend
Motorists in the Twin Cities should stay attentive this weekend, as there will be a new round of ramp and land closures this weekend.
I-94 Closed As Early October Blizzard Slams North Dakota
An early October snowstorm is whirling its way through eastern North Dakota, making travel dangerous across the state.
Rain Leads To Rescheduling Of Weekend Road Construction Work In Metro
Rain is pushing back some road construction projects in the Twin Cities metro.
Eastbound I-94 Closing Between Minneapolis, St Paul This Weekend
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says they will close eastbound Interstate 94 between Highway 280 and Western Avenue Friday night. The interstate is closing in St. Paul so crews can repave it.
35W In Minneapolis Won't Close This Weekend As Planned
It's going to be a busy weekend for road construction in the Twin Cities, with projects necessitating closures in many spots.
Plan Ahead: Big Stretch Of I-35W In Twin Cities To Close For Weekend
A major highway shutdown in Minneapolis could throw a detour into your weekend plans.
Parts Of Interstate 494 Closing For Next 3 Weekends
I-494 Closed This Weekend From Maple Grove To Minnetonka
Getting to events this weekend could be tricky if you rely on a specific major Twin Cities freeway.
Interstate 494 Closed This Weekend From Maple Grove To Minnetonka
The highway is closing so crews can demolish the Rockford Road bridge over the interstate.
Section Of I-35W To Close Over Weekend
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says a section of Interstate 35W is slated to close in both directions from Friday night until Monday morning.
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23-year-old man shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale, suspect flees
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Motorcyclist boxed in by state patrol on metro highway
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
Crash in Maple Grove leaves 2-year-old child dead
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Citing "operational challenges," Delta offers holiday weekend travelers waivers to rebook
Local travel expert Kyle Potter says the announcement comes as sources from within Delta tell him that hundreds of flights scheduled for this holiday weekend and next are still without assigned pilots.
Walz campaign clarifies remark on Supreme Court retirements
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MnDOT announces July closures along Highway 77
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a series of closures that will affect commuters who use Highway 77 in Minneapolis, Richfield and Bloomington.
Minnesota reports sharp rise in syphilis cases in 2021
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For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
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Crash in Maple Grove leaves 2-year-old child dead
City officials in Maple Grove say the crash happened Thursday evening on the 1600 block of County Road 81, near the Elm Creek Park Reserve in the northwest metro.
MnDOT announces July closures along Highway 77
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced a series of closures that will affect commuters who use Highway 77 in Minneapolis, Richfield and Bloomington.
Minnesota reports sharp rise in syphilis cases in 2021
While researches say this uptick in syphilis cases mirrors a national trend, questions remain about what's behind it, specifically concerning the role of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
Motorcyclist boxed in by state patrol on metro highway
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
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Minnesota reports sharp rise in syphilis cases in 2021
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Investigators say drone that dropped candy near kids was an "ill-conceived effort" at social media content
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VIDEO: Bear caught hanging out on top of bird feeder
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Minnesota needs your help naming new 188-mile bike trail
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2 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Minnesota
Another monkeypox case has been confirmed in Minnesota.
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Wisconsin governor, AG file legal challenge to 1849 abortion law
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Hearing set for Wisconsin teen accused of killing girl
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Wisconsin doctors suspend abortion services
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Walz campaign clarifies remark on Supreme Court retirements
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
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Bill aims to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
Proposed legislation will aim to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
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Citing "operational challenges," Delta offers holiday weekend travelers waivers to rebook
Local travel expert Kyle Potter says the announcement comes as sources from within Delta tell him that hundreds of flights scheduled for this holiday weekend and next are still without assigned pilots.
Minnesota resorts are booked solid this summer
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Proposed legislation will aim to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
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Metro Transit ridership rebounds as gas prices soar
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As gas prices continue to surge ahead of summer holidays, Minnesota marinas navigate pain at the pump
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Investigators say drone that dropped candy near kids was an "ill-conceived effort" at social media content
The Benton County Sheriff's Office said that investigators spoke with the drone pilot following a suspicious activity complaint, finding that the candy-dropping episode was part of a content creation scheme rather than criminal activity.
Motorcyclist boxed in by state patrol on metro highway
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
U.S. unsolved homicide rates soar, and Minneapolis is pacing worse than nat'l average
The day after Terrell Mayes, Jr. celebrated Christmas with his family, the 3-year-old and his siblings heard gunshots. A stray bullet struck Terrell as he ran up the stairs inside his north Minneapolis home. For more than a decade, WCCO has followed his grieving mother's push to find her son's killer.
Shamir Black, 18, charged with pistol-whipping, attempted carjacking
Investigators say 18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys outside a northeast Minneapolis restaurant.
23-year-old man shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale, suspect flees
Police in Oakdale are investigating after a 23-year-old Hugo man was shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale Tuesday evening.
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Minnesota reports sharp rise in syphilis cases in 2021
While researches say this uptick in syphilis cases mirrors a national trend, questions remain about what's behind it, specifically concerning the role of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
2 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Minnesota
Another monkeypox case has been confirmed in Minnesota.
North Dakota's only abortion clinic preps move to Minnesota
The clinic has been planning this move since the leak of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion last month.
North Dakota AG: Fargo abortion clinic must close July 28
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COVID In Minnesota: Hospitalization rate falls below high risk line
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For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
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LA Kings get Kevin Fiala in trade with Minnesota Wild
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U of M's Gable Steveson named Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year
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Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians
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'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
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Montgomery National Golf Club's 'Magical Mystery Tour' Inspired By Owner's Love For Beatles
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What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
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Weather
Next Weather: afternoon report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the storm threat overnight.
Next Weather: Noon report
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports on the severe storms expected late Wednesday in western Minnesota.
Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that the weekend is looking to be somewhat cooler.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
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Next Weather: afternoon report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the storm threat overnight.
Minnesota asks for help naming new 188-mile bike trail
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Next Weather: Noon report
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports on the severe storms expected late Wednesday in western Minnesota.
2nd case of monkeypox reported in Minnesota
Health officials believe the person was infected while traveling outside of the state.
Man hospitalized following shooting at Twin Cities movie theater
Authorities are still searching for the suspect.