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Copper is needed for many items we use every day, from wiring and plumbing in our homes to appliances and electronics.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.
Melissa Hortman chaired the chamber's energy policy committee and authored a law that remained one of her proudest legislative achievements: boosting solar energy in the state.
In 2013, Hortman chaired the House energy committee, leading the way in passing landmark legislation to boost the solar industry.
When it comes to the trade war, one cost that hits everyone is energy prices.
Hundreds of sheep are hard at work this spring in central Minnesota — not on a farm, but beneath solar panels.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Xcel Energy have settled on an energy plan aimed at lowering monthly bills for Minnesotans and protecting the environment.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
A massive solar farm is in the works for western Wisconsin, but it's not all sunshine and roses. As David Schuman reports, some neighbors are charged up.
Xcel Energy is in the early stages of planning a 5,000-acre solar energy project in the eastern part of St. Croix County.
Minnesota leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz, gathered on Tuesday at Xcel Energy's Sherco Solar plant near St. Cloud to celebrate a milestone in the state's shift toward carbon-free electricity.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was among the leaders on hand Tuesday in Clear Lake to celebrate a milestone in the move towards carbon-free electricity.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was among the leaders on hand Tuesday near Becker to celebrate a milestone in the move towards carbon-free electricity.
Xcel's Sherco solar facility is the largest solar project in the state of Minnesota, and by the time it's done in 2026, it'll be the fifth-largest solar facility in the country.
In a new rule, the EPA says coal plants need to start capturing their smokestack emissions or shut down. It's a move to curb planet-warming emissions — something Minnesota wants to do by going carbon-free with our electricity by 2040.
A vast solar farm with over 621,000 panels shimmer like a mirage but with the capability to power close to 60,000 residential customers — or one very big stadium.
Homeowners can do it through the free Solar United Neighbors co-op, a group that leverages the power of buying in bulk to connect a group of homeowners to reputable installers.
Minnesota officials have approved plans for the expansion of a solar energy project that a utility says will be one of the largest in the country with the capability of powering more than 150,000 homes.
For Jessica Tank, living sustainably is part of her routine -- and last year, she turned things up a notch and went solar. She did it with the help of Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit designed to help people get rooftop solar for less hassle and less money.
Businesses across underserved neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul have a unique opportunity to go green. It's through the Solar Energy Innovation Network, a federally funded project aimed at helping communities learn about (and adopt) solar energy.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, renewable sources of energy like hydropower, wind and solar will account for 24% of the nation's energy supply in 2023, more than double what it was a decade ago.
Renewable sources of energy will account for 24% of the nation's energy in 2023, more than double what it was a decade ago.
Xcel says Sherco Solar would be the largest solar plant in the Upper Midwest and one of the largest in the country.
The director of Minnesota's nascent fraud prevention program will lay out his plans for addressing the issue Monday morning.
Andrea Shapiro, a Minnesotan, spoke with WCCO from a hotel looking over the city of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.
The Twin Cities metro is in for some late-winter temperature whiplash this week.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
As federal officials have announced a drawdown of federal agents, those on the streets said they still have plenty of sightings.
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was injured in a shooting at the Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
A southern Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory announced its male Sumatran orangutan, Jambu, died Thursday at the age of 40.
Musicians across the Twin Cities Metro area have released a protest song to raise money for the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota.
A Duluth, Minnesota, police officer is recovering at home after authorities say a man stabbed the officer in the leg early Saturday morning.
The Faribault, Minnesota, fire department and police department responded to a house fire around 12 a.m. on Wednesday, on reports of people trapped inside the home.
A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after the car he was driving, which was reportedly stolen, rolled at the end of a pursuit by a deputy in Becker Township Friday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A trial date has been set for a former Minnesota state senator charged in connection with an underage prostitution sting.
Two New London, Minnesota, brothers, who died when their UTV collided with a pick-up truck, are being honored in a special way.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
The longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, who acted as a block on the battleground state's Democratic governor and also drew the ire of President Donald Trump, isn't running again.
Wisconsin Republicans who long blocked a bipartisan measure to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage plan to pass the measure following pressure from Democrats.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
The director of Minnesota's nascent fraud prevention program will lay out his plans for addressing the issue Monday morning.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
Officers shot and killed a man at President Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate after officials say he pointed a shotgun at them. CBS' Cristian Benavides reports the man tried to enter the building with a shotgun and a gas canister.
Heading into week two of a partial government shutdown, lawmakers remain divided over immigration policy. Ashley Grams takes a closer look at how this funding holdup could impact Minnesota.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
Andrea Shapiro, a Minnesotan, spoke with WCCO from a hotel looking over the city of Puerto Vallarta on Sunday.
A Duluth, Minnesota, police officer is recovering at home after authorities say a man stabbed the officer in the leg early Saturday morning.
A southern Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Crystal, Minnesota, police are investigating a shooting that happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after the car he was driving, which was reportedly stolen, rolled at the end of a pursuit by a deputy in Becker Township Friday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Measles cases in the U.S. are rising at the fastest rate in a generation, and the trend now includes five cases in Minnesota since the start of the new year.
It's a place that sees patients in the worst of times. And now, Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis is in the worst of ways.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The EP, released on Ash Wednesday and called "Days of Ash" is "of the moment we wish we weren't in . . . but are," Bono said.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Springsteen's Land Of Hope And Dreams tour will start March 31 at Target Center. Tickets will go on sale Friday at noon.
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Sixers beat the Timberwolves 135-108 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be available for the start of the season after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back.
Kelvin Yeboah scored in the 90th minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-2 draw with Austin FC in a season opener.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country.
The political fallout of Operation Metro Surge is expected to be long lasting not just in Minnesota, but across the country. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Amy Frederiksen, a Republican analyst, about the political impact.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
From the flu to the common cold, viruses keep knocking out Minnesotans this winter. A physician with Hennepin Healthcare breaks down how long an individual may be contagious after they start to feel better.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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.
Monday will be chilly, with highs pushing the lower 20s after a very cold morning.
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 Twin Cities metro is in for some late-winter temperature whiplash this week.
The Twin Cities metro is in for some late-winter temperature whiplash this week.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will top out in the upper teens with sun.
The drawdown of ice agents in Minnesota continues, violence has erupted in parts of western Mexico after the army killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel and more.
Monday will be chilly, with highs pushing the lower 20s after a very cold morning.
The ICE surge drawdown continues in Minnesota, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
Scary moments for employees and shoppers at Maplewood Mall after shots were fired.