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If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
A volleyball coach at a high school in St. Paul faces charges accusing him of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Jason Rantala has the impact of the last-minute decision to call off the race
Businesses in the area were preparing for tens of thousands of people, but the cancellation changed that for some.
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
A man was shot to death in what police described as a "quiet neighborhood" in St. Paul early Sunday morning.
According to the proposed plan, opponents say Summit Avenue would lose 6 feet of green space to make away for an elevated bike lane, a buffer and space for cars.
A neighborhood group is pumping the brakes on a proposal to bring a big bike trail to St. Paul's Summit Avenue. WCCO's Ubah Ali explains what's behind the hold-up.
Minnesota state officials are working with community partners to help undocumented immigrants looking to get driver's licenses under a new state law.
An investigation is underway and two teens are in custody after a crash involving a stolen vehicle near Concordia University in St. Paul.
An investigation is underway and two teens are in custody after a crash involving a stolen vehicle near Concordia University in St. Paul.
A bicyclist is recovering after getting hit by a school bus driver on an interstate highway Wednesday night.
A bicyclist is recovering after getting hit by a school bus driver on an interstate highway.
The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday afternoon passed a smoking ban in certain areas of the city.
The Twin Cities Vintage Fall Crawl is back for a second year. Amanda Baumann sat down with WCCO to tell people how they can help support women-owned businesses in the metro and raise money for a good cause.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
The annual event that honors Minnesota's 243 fallen firefighters takes place on the last Sunday in September.
St. Paul is hosting a contest for feline fanatics this weekend. Photojournalist Dave Schwab takes us there to get an inside look at the cats and characters putting on the show.
Using $13 million dollars in new state safety funds, St. Paul's first responders would add new tools and staff to help in that mission.
Authorities in St. Paul say a stolen car crashed into a business and hit a squad car while attempting to flee police early Thursday afternoon.
The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his arm, leg and torso.
A person and two pets are dead after a house fire in St. Paul Tuesday afternoon.
The Heights will have apartments, single homes, townhouses and senior housing. It will also have onsite job opportunities.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on Tuesday released its monthly jobs report, showing thousands of jobs gained in August.
Shayla Reaves is previewing the "Boounion Depot" ghost tours at the Union Depot in St. Paul.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
A southern Minnesota man faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
The Twin Cities were historically hot on Sunday, and another record could fall on Monday.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
One person is dead and six others are hurt after a crash involving a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis Sunday night.
The Foo Fighters will visit Minneapolis on their next tour, the first stop in Minnesota since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
A 68-year-old man is in custody after a stabbing Sunday morning at the Minneapolis Farmers Market.
The best-of-three Wild Card playoff series starts Tuesday at Target Field, with the Twins taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. All three games will be in Minneapolis since the Twins clinched the AL Central division.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
After more than a week of searching, an 81-year-old woman is still missing in southern Minnesota, but the dog who disappeared with her has been found alive.
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
A dairy farm is suing the historic Hastings Creamery for allegedly failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Donald Trump was back in Iowa to resume a fall push in the state that kicks off the Republican nomination calendar.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
A southern Minnesota man faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
A 47-year-old central Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to a crash that killed 29-year-old Abigail Anderson in 2021.
A volleyball coach at a high school in St. Paul faces charges accusing him of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
A 68-year-old man is in custody after a stabbing Sunday morning at the Minneapolis Farmers Market.
Two men were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn Park Sunday morning, police said.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
The Foo Fighters will visit Minneapolis on their next tour, the first stop in Minnesota since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Two Minnesota Lynx players have been named to the WNBA's All-Rookie Team.
With homefield advantage secured for their first-round playoff matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Minnesota Twins have a chance to snap one of the saddest streaks in pro sports.
"I still believe in the talent and the coaching staff that they have, and I truly feel like we'll win the division again and take it from there," Rufus Bess said.
Brenton Doyle scored from second base on a wild pitch in the 11th inning by outfielder-turned-pitcher Jordan Luplow and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win over the playoff-bound Minnesota Twins on Sunday in the regular-season finale.
The best-of-three Wild Card playoff series starts Tuesday at Target Field, with the Twins taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. All three games will be in Minneapolis since the Twins clinched the AL Central division.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Twin Cities were historically hot on Sunday, and another record could fall on 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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday will see the heat lingering, but by next weekend we're looking at overnight lows close to freezing.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the weather recap of September 2023.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says Tuesday will still be in the pool of warm air, resulting in temperatures in the lower 80s.
Southern Minnesota man Adam Fravel faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday will see the heat lingering, but by next weekend we're looking at overnight lows close to freezing.
Sports reporter Marielle Mohs has a look at some playoff-worthy new food options available at Target Field.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the weather recap of September 2023.
Six bus passengers were hurt in the crash; those victims were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.