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The Anoka-Hennepin is facing a $21 million budget deficit, which the administration blame on many factors.
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The Anoka-Hennepin is facing a $21 million budget deficit, which the administration blame on many factors.
A massive calculating error means the Robbinsdale school district will be tens of millions of dollars in the red next school year.
A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty to crashing a rented Tesla into a van in Robbinsdale while fleeing police officers, killing a woman and critically injuring her husband in July of 2023.
High school football is back and this week, Cooper tried to squeak a win against Armstrong.
Community members express concern over Blue Line light rail expansion.
Police in the north metro say a home burst into flames shortly after officers arrested a man for refusing to leave it Saturday evening.
Two women were seriously hurt Monday when a train struck their car in Robbinsdale, according to police.
A Nebraska man is accused of stabbing someone during a carjacking spree in the south metro over the weekend.
A motorcyclist is dead following a brief police pursuit early Friday morning west of Minneapolis.
Officers responded to a crash on 36th Avenue North near Highway 100 in Robbinsdale at 11:22 p.m., according to the city's police department.
The Minnesota Nurses Association plans to speak out Monday afternoon against proposed cuts to services at North Memorial hospitals and its clinics.
Around 7:30 p.m., residents of Hennepin County received a message instructing them to shelter in place due to police activity in Robbinsdale.
Teachers and education support professionals in Minneapolis Public Schools and Robbinsdale Area Public Schools want to bring attention to their respective contract woes.
No charges will be filed in connection to the death of 24-year-old Khalil Azad, whose body was found in a lake two days after he allegedly ran away from police during a traffic stop.
Officials found guns in the backpacks of two students who were involved in a fight at a northwest metro high school Thursday morning.
A 17-year-old Brooklyn Park boy will stand trial as an adult for charges related to a shooting that killed an 18-year-old man on Memorial Day.
Thanks to a newly passed law, all students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and lunch every day, regardless of income status.
A law passed earlier this year at the Minnesota Capitol has led several school districts and law enforcement agencies to rethink their use and deployment of school resource officers (SROs).
Myon Burrell, who was sent to prison for life as a teenager but then set free after 18 years behind bars, has been arrested in Robbinsdale on potential gun and drug charges.
A driver who allegedly slammed a rented Tesla into a van in Robbinsdale while speeding from a traffic stop, killing a woman and critically injuring her husband, has been charged.
A driver who allegedly sped through city streets in Robbinsdale, causing a crash that killed a woman and critically injured her husband, is now in jail, and a charging decision is expected this week.
"She was there for all of us all the time. She was the glue that held our family together, said Samantha Pherson, Emily Gerding's sister.
A woman is dead, a man is critically injured and another man is in custody after a crash in Robbinsdale Saturday night.
Around 4:45 p.m., the Robbinsdale Fire Department responded to a report of an oil spill at the Sipe and Gray Oil Station at 4200 West Broadway.
The facility is proactive, not reactive. It pulls in water from Crystal Lake and removes pollutants, like phosphorous, that are main ingredients for algae blooms.
Winning the Minnesota PGA Player of the Year Award in back-to-back years means Thomas Campbell is gearing up for his second straight appearance in the 3M Open.
Three adults are dead and a person of interest is in custody after a shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, according to police.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
Two-time Olympian and gold medal winner Suni Lee recently announced her return to gymnastics with an eye on the L.A. Summer Olympics in 2028, and Monday was her first day back training at the Twin Cities gym where it all began.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
Winning the Minnesota PGA Player of the Year Award in back-to-back years means Thomas Campbell is gearing up for his second straight appearance in the 3M Open.
Three adults are dead and a person of interest is in custody after a shooting in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, according to police.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
Two-time Olympian and gold medal winner Suni Lee recently announced her return to gymnastics with an eye on the L.A. Summer Olympics in 2028, and Monday was her first day back training at the Twin Cities gym where it all began.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
Minnesota officials said Monday in a news conference in Ely that nearly 25 wildfires are active in the Superior National Forest, with three detected on Sunday alone.
A roadway south of the Twin Cities is expected to be closed for several hours after a truck carrying hundreds of turkeys rolled over, officials said.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it is installing speed safety cameras at two construction sites in late July.
A 39-year-old man died on Friday afternoon after it appears he was electrocuted by a docked boat in northern Minnesota, authorities say.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen,” a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man charged with murder in a shooting in the city's Frogtown neighborhood Saturday morning was celebrating the second anniversary of his release from prison before the incident, according to a court document filed Monday.
A Maplewood, Minnesota man has been charged for the fourth time for allegedly stealing wire from streetlights, according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday.
A Minneapolis man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2012 when he was working as a cab driver and a similar crime 10 years later when driving an Uber.
A Minnesota business owner and his wife are accused of failing to file their taxes for several years, costing the state more than $2 million.
One man was killed and four others were hurt in the second mass shooting in Minneapolis in less than 24 hours, police said.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Target USA Cup, the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere, is suspended Thursday in the Twin Cities due to hazardous air quality from northern wildfires.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
This weekend, a Twin Cities theater company will be performing "Dear Evan Hansen," a musical that deals with themes of anxiety, depression and isolation. But they also feel it relates to what Minneapolis went through during Operation Metro Surge.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
Winning the Minnesota PGA Player of the Year Award in back-to-back years means Thomas Campbell is gearing up for his second straight appearance in the 3M Open.
Two-time Olympian and gold medal winner Suni Lee recently announced her return to gymnastics with an eye on the L.A. Summer Olympics in 2028, and Monday was her first day back training at the Twin Cities gym where it all began.
Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer in the first and Imanaga (6-8) took over from there, allowing six hits with one walk before leaving after 99 pitches.
Kayla McBride scored 24 points to move into the top 20 on the WNBA career scoring list and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Portland Fire 101-93 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celishave entered a critical stage.
The investigations into the ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis have entered a critical stage.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
High temperatures in the Twin Cities will be in the 80s between Tuesday and Friday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
The effects of Minnesota's prolonged heat wave are becoming impossible to miss with several reports of fish kills.
The Twin Cities is about to get some badly needed heat relief, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
It will get much cooler in the near future, with the possibility for highs below average for this time of year, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyinak reports.
The PGA Tour is back in Blaine, and the Minnesota section qualifier in the field has a connection with Sunday's Open Championship winner. Ren Clayton spoke with local pro Thomas Campbell ahead of the 3M Open.
High temperatures in the Twin Cities will be in the 80s between Tuesday and Friday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Drivers traveling through some Minnesota construction zones will soon notice something new. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program using speed safety cameras in two work zones. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner show what to expect.
WCCO is working to learn why there's a large police presence in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul on Monday evening. There are several law enforcement vehicles outside a building on St. Paul Avenue, near Davern Street.
Fourteen people were shot in two separate shootings in Minneapolis on Sunday. A 28-year-old man was killed in one of the incidents. Esme Murphy attended a roundtable today focused on preventing gun violence. She also spoke with city leaders about next steps.