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The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
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The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
Why do we struggle to spell words? And does it get worse with age? We wanted to know!
All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated.
Meet William Rausch, Yupeng Chen, Kai Riedner and Jaden Go!
The 14-year-old won the bee by correctly spelling the word, "psammophile."
After seeing real change in just one year, a community group is picking up their weekly prayer walk in North Minneapolis again.
Spencer Horwitz had a bases-loaded RBI ground out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game slide by beating the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
A man has been charged two years after the fatal shooting of a man outside an unlicensed nightclub in Minneapolis, police say.
Research shows hair loss can truly affect a woman's well-being. That's why one salon owner is switching up her business model.
The woman reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m.
After seeing real change in just one year, a community group is picking up their weekly prayer walk in North Minneapolis again.
A man has been charged two years after the fatal shooting of a man outside an unlicensed nightclub in Minneapolis, police say.
Research shows hair loss can truly affect a woman's well-being. That's why one salon owner is switching up her business model.
The City of New Hope said in a Facebook post that the issue stems from a malfunctioning valve in the Golden Valley water tower.
Businesses say Anoka's social district has helped them economically.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke.
Stearns County has updated their no wake restrictions for several lakes throughout the county. The rule is in place for all watercraft uses within 300 feet of shorelines.
A motorist was killed in a crash between a Toyota Prius and a Ford F-450 truck on Friday afternoon in central Minnesota.
Police in Cloquet, Minnesota, are searching for two suspects in the armed robbery of a Kwik Trip gas station early Saturday morning.
Two young men are accused of walking up to a residential garage in Mankato, Minnesota, and opening fire at two people inside as part of an apparent ongoing dispute.
The woman reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
"I looked up there and I thought, holy Christ, it got hit by a piece of ice," Lonny Piche said.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
A new Gallup poll shows that Americans' attitudes towards immigration and President Trump's handling of the issue are shifting. Ryan Perez, the organizing director for the local immigrant rights group COPAL, joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says one of the state's elite K-9 units is heading to central Texas to aid in search and recovery efforts following the devastating floods.
The devastating floods in Texas have killed at least 121 people, with search and recovery crews still looking for 170-plus people one week later.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
After seeing real change in just one year, a community group is picking up their weekly prayer walk in North Minneapolis again.
A man has been charged two years after the fatal shooting of a man outside an unlicensed nightclub in Minneapolis, police say.
Police in Cloquet, Minnesota, are searching for two suspects in the armed robbery of a Kwik Trip gas station early Saturday morning.
Two young men are accused of walking up to a residential garage in Mankato, Minnesota, and opening fire at two people inside as part of an apparent ongoing dispute.
A man is fighting for his life and another is in custody following a shooting late Friday night in south Minneapolis.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Spencer Horwitz had a bases-loaded RBI ground out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game slide by beating the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4.
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
WCCO Meteorologist Katie Steiner says an air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. Monday.
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.
As the recovery effort in Texas is paused Sunday morning because of new heavy rains and new high water warnings, the death toll stands at least 129 and the number of missing is around 160. Minnesota climate officials warn deadly flash flooding can happen here.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says heat and humidity start to rebound statewide with highs back in the upper 80s.
An air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. Monday.
Derek James shares the latest headlines and updates.
WCCO Meteorologist Katie Steiner says an air quality alert remains in effect for all of Minnesota until 9 a.m. Monday.
The Twins 14U girls baseball team is preparing for the 2025 Baseball For All Nationals.
Marielle Mohs joined the group for their weekly prayer walk.
The third annual disability pride festival is just days away! Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield is joined by Jennifer Walton and Michael Watson from Advocating Change Together on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.