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St. Paul-based 3M announced it will stop the manufacturing and use of "forever chemicals" by the end of 2025.
St. Paul police say a woman was shot and killed inside a home Monday evening. It was the city's 39th homicide of the year, which breaks the city's record.
St. Paul police say a woman was shot and killed inside a home Monday evening.
For the last number of weeks, WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has share updates on a youth football team from the Frogtown Community Center.
St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood was a thriving Black community of homeowners and businesses, many of which were bulldozed in the late 1950s and early 1960s to make way for the construction of Interstate 94.
Starbucks workers at two Minnesota stores are walking off the job for three days. The Snelling Avenue, St. Paul and Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony employees are joining a hundred stores nationwide in the so-called "Double Down Strike."
Abimelec Garcia came across a school bus stuck in the snow in a residential St. Paul neighborhood Thursday morning, and he decided to help out.
Police are still searching for the shooter, and they don't think this was a random attack.
A youth football team from St. Paul is headed to Fort Lauderdale after qualifying for nationals – and WCCO viewers donated thousands to help get them there!
The 110-year-old Minnesota Governor's Residence on St. Paul's Summit Avenue is all decked out for the holidays.
Jennifer Mayerle looks at how Minnesota’s two biggest police departments are trying to find its next officers to serve the community.
Police say two men are dead after a shooting in Downtown St. Paul Monday evening.
Minnesota's two biggest police departments are trying to find its next officers to serve the community.
The latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor shows the Twin Cities saw the lowest rate of inflation of all metropolitan areas surveyed.
Police say two people are dead after a shooting in downtown St. Paul Monday evening.
Metro Transit police identified the victims Tuesday: David Johnson, 18, and Ellijah Payne, 21. Both men were from St. Paul.
The Together Again tour kicks off in Florida on April 14, 2023, and stops at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on May 30.
The Raptor Center says 11 bald eagles were found poisoned at a Minnesota landfill, and one has already died.
Caroline Cummings speaks with Rachel Moran, associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, who has watched what she estimates to be hundreds of hours of videos like the ones released Thursday by St. Paul Police, showing the encounter that left Howard Johnson dead.
As a show of transparency, St. Paul Police released some footage showing the deadly encounter between a sergeant and 24-year-old Howard Johnson.
Reg Chapman spoke with the mother of the 24-year-old man who was shot to death by St. Paul police Monday evening, following the release of body cam and squad car footage Thursday.
St. Paul's new police chief released portions of body cam and dashcam video Thursday capturing the deadly shooting of 24-year-old Howard Johnson by Sgt. Cody Blanshan.
Community members are calling for more transparency from the St. Paul Police Department after the killing of Howard Johnson.
"They keep talking about transparency," the victim's cousin Rea Smith said. "Why does it keep taking so long for the body camera footage to be released to the family? If their truth is the truth, then let it be seen. Why are you hiding it?"
In August, Mayor Melvin Carter initially proposed a $780 million budget that would've included a property tax levy increase of more than 15%.
An activist from St. Paul, Minnesota, who drove to Delaney Hall to protest, was struck by a facility worker.
The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems agreed to drop a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow magnate and President Trump ally who has promoted false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday his office filed 16 Freedom of Information Act requests with federal agencies in an effort to understand how those departments are "targeting" the state.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, man faces criminal charges after authorities say his blood-alcohol count was three times the legal limit when he crashed into multiple Woodbury townhouses this past weekend, triggering a gas leak.
The entirety of the Metro Transit Blue Line and parts of the Green Line will shut down for a few weeks this summer and be replaced by buses as crews work to swap worn track and outdated equipment.
A local and national search is underway for the next leader of the Minneapolis Police Department, weeks after Brian O'Hara's resignation.
A man missing from a central Minnesota medical center is safe thanks to a deputy and her quick-moving K-9.
Seven people were charged Tuesday in a series of Medicaid fraud schemes that the Minnesota Attorney General's Office says cost taxpayers more than $700,000.
Dakota County, Minnesota, is celebrating the opening of a new court Tuesday with a specific focus on Indigenous communities.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
A 65-year-old man was killed late Sunday night when he was struck by a vehicle near Bemidji, Minnesota.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
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.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
An activist from St. Paul, Minnesota, who drove to Delaney Hall to protest, was struck by a facility worker.
Video shows a driver hitting a Minnesota woman who was protesting outside an ICE facility in New Jersey. That woman is on the road to recovery. Frankie McLister just spoke with her about what happened and who was behind the wheel.
The company formerly known as Dominion Voting Systems agreed to drop a $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow magnate and President Trump ally who has promoted false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
The City Council in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, chose to push their final decision on data centers to Friday, prompting boos during its Monday meeting.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday his office filed 16 Freedom of Information Act requests with federal agencies in an effort to understand how those departments are "targeting" the state.
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.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, man faces criminal charges after authorities say his blood-alcohol count was three times the legal limit when he crashed into multiple Woodbury townhouses this past weekend, triggering a gas leak.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers' season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night.
Growing up and throughout her junior career, Kate Smith Stroh has acquired her fair share of experience playing at Hazeltine National. She's hoping to draw on some home course advantage.
Athletic director Jamie Pollard said rising costs and financial uncertainty facing athletic departments nationwide drove the decision to add alcohol sales at Iowa State venues.
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach.
Kyler Fedko forced the issue in Triple-A, slugging his way from St. Paul to Minneapolis.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
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.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow stays comfortable with highs in the mid-70s under a partly cloudy sky.
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.
Thursday stays comfortable with highs in the mid-70s under a partly cloudy sky, whereas Friday could bring 80 degrees, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
The Twin Cities is drying out with a comfortable end to the workweek ahead, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The sky is opening up and there will be more sun in the afternoon, before some isolated storms to the east and north of the Twin Cities.
Crime-fighting tools perched on the top of sky-scrapers. It sounds like something out of a comic book. But as Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Jeff Wagner show us: police are praising the high-tech help.
Those working in south Minneapolis say the problems with people gathering under the overpass has been a big problem in the last month, including open air drug use right outside their daycare. Only on WCCO, Jason Rantala shows us how things turned around a day after his story aired and how the city has responded.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow stays comfortable with highs in the mid-70s under a partly cloudy sky.
Starting Monday, the entire Blue Line between the Mall of America and Target Field will be closed all summer for repairs. The Green Line will close too for all of July and parts of August. Adam Duxter shares the back-up plan to keep travel from going off the rails.
Video shows a driver hitting a Minnesota woman who was protesting outside an ICE facility in New Jersey. That woman is on the road to recovery. Frankie McLister just spoke with her about what happened and who was behind the wheel.