A look back at Minnesota's severe weather season
Minnesota's severe weather season is almost over. The season started off strong with several tornados in May.
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Minnesota's severe weather season is almost over. The season started off strong with several tornados in May.
The severe weather season here in the upper Midwest is just about over now that the cooler weather is settling in. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso takes a look back at just how busy this year was.
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A deadly tornado that ripped through a rural city in North Dakota in June has been upgraded to an EF-5, the National Weather Service said Monday, marking the first twister with an EF-5 rating in 12 years.
The storms may be moving out, but more wildfire smoke is headed to Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend.
Downed trees are behind many power outages across the region. Most of us hunker down during a storm, but others spring into action. WCCO is tagging along with some of the clean-up crews who say these storms will bring them big business.
Minnesota Task Force 1 has returned after a two-week mission in Texas.
Residents across Minnesota and Wisconsin are hoping to get their lights turned on soon after two rounds of severe weather moved through the region in just as many days.
Rain and high winds returned for a second night, knocking out power for many and causing more damage.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says storms with strong to damaging winds are moving through west-central Minnesota Monday evening, with the same system heading towards the Twin Cities.
Fallen trees and hail were reported across the Twin Cities metro area on Sunday night, and more strong storms are possible during the overnight hours Monday and into Tuesday.
Sunday's storms put 80,000 customers in the dark, according to Xcel Energy. The energy provider says some customers might not get power back until Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadow says there's likely to be another round of severe storms moving through Monday, as some are still cleaning up from Sunday's storms.
Minnesota is at risk for widespread wind damage, hail damage, and the potential for tornadoes and flash flooding on Monday evening into the overnight hours. WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest details about what to expect and when it may hit your home.
Many Minnesotans are cleaning up after a line of storms blew in over the weekend.
Storms are expected to develop across western and central Minnesota later in the afternoon, reaching the Twin Cities by 7 p.m.
Next Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there's a marginal chance for severe weather on Sunday across Minnesota.
With plenty of action left to go through the weekend, city, county and PGA officials are all teaming up to keep TPC Twin Cities safe for the 3M Open.
There's a slight chance for severe weather on Tuesday for the majority of Minnesota, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the majority of Minnesota is at marginal risk for severe weather on Tuesday.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Sean Lutgen, CEO of roofing company Lutgen Companies, says hail can weaken shingles which can cause leaks. He says the damage could be tricky to spot.
It's been a stormy summer, and some of you are paying for it - with damage to your roofs. WCCO’s Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows us how homeowners can try and minimize what they have to pay out.
More than 100 homes are damaged in Waterville, Minnesota, after four days of drenching downpours led to a historic surge of the Cannon River. As WCCO's Jonah Kaplan reports, many residents are relying on faith amidst the frustration of getting back on their feet.
An arrest has been made in connection with an infant's death at a child care facility in Savage, Minnesota, last fall, police said.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man who pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman at his apartment last year had his prison sentence stayed earlier this month.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
John Blackwell buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored 27 points to help Wisconsin overcome an 11-point second-half deficit to beat Minnesota for a 10th straight time, 78-75.
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An arrest has been made in connection with an infant's death at a child care facility in Savage, Minnesota, last fall, police said.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man who pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman at his apartment last year had his prison sentence stayed earlier this month.
Prosecutors claim Mohamed Omarxeyd billed for daily services at times when clients were in jail or hospitalized and couldn't have received care.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says that following federal agents is not unlawful unless you're committing some separate act that is illegal.
Michael Bruce Gillis, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of enticement of a minor in federal court last September.
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping.
A 3-year-old boy was killed and his grandmother suffered "significant injuries" in a dog attack in Otter Tail County on Sunday, the sheriff's office said.
The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, announced a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other federal officials in an effort to stop the surge of ICE agents from coming to Minnesota.
With all the ICE activity happening in Minnesota, people are asking: Where are federal agents taking the people they detain? WCCO Investigates is digging in to share who's working with ICE and what we've learned.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
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When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
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Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
Prosecutors claim Mohamed Omarxeyd billed for daily services at times when clients were in jail or hospitalized and couldn't have received care.
We're hearing from a Minnesotan who says he was detained for following and recording ICE agents in Woodbury. Ryan Ecklund shot video of agents warning him not to follow them on Monday morning. He did keep following them and they eventually boxed him in and removed him from his vehicle. Frank Vascellaro talked to him about the experience.
A caravan of cars following federal agents as they move through the metro. It's a tactic some Minnesotans are using to intervene, but is it safe?
WCCO has documented multiple instances where ICE has detained and, at times, physically harmed American citizens in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
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There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
An arrest has been made in connection with an infant's death at a child care facility in Savage, Minnesota, last fall, police said.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man who pleaded guilty to repeatedly assaulting a woman at his apartment last year had his prison sentence stayed earlier this month.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
Prosecutors claim Mohamed Omarxeyd billed for daily services at times when clients were in jail or hospitalized and couldn't have received care.
Michael Bruce Gillis, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to one count of enticement of a minor in federal court last September.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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John Blackwell buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored 27 points to help Wisconsin overcome an 11-point second-half deficit to beat Minnesota for a 10th straight time, 78-75.
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Addison has not yet been charged and was released on bond Monday afternoon.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has accumulated this season.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
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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.
A cold snap will settle in on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.
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.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will look nice with a mostly sunny sky, but we chill below average with a high near 20.
A prayer vigil for Renee Good is planned for Wednesday morning, Gov. Tim Walz will address cuts to federal funding in Minnesota and more.
A cold snap will settle in on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.
The first hearing for the lawsuit Minnesota's attorney general and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed against the Trump administration takes place Wednesday, and more headlines.
An arrest has been made after an infant became unresponsive and later died in Savage last September.
A sharp cooldown will take hold in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.