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A massive, new piece of art just landed in St. Paul's Midway. It's a silver loon and it's flying in with a message to the neighborhood. WCCO's Frankie McLister shares more.
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A massive, new piece of art just landed in St. Paul's Midway. It's a silver loon and it's flying in with a message to the neighborhood. WCCO's Frankie McLister shares more.
A man is dead after a shooting late Monday night in St. Paul's North End neighborhood, marking the city's 22nd homicide of the year and the third in just four days.
There is a concerning rise in violent crime in Minnesota's capital city. Three people were killed in just a four-day span. Law enforcement says they can't stop this troubling trend alone. Our Ubah Ali is here now after talking to concerned community members and pouring over some stats.
Charges are now filed in a St. Paul shooting involving two postal workers on Sunday that left one with life-threatening injuries.
There are new details about a postal worker accused of shooting his boss.
There are tough words from St. Paul's top cop after three murders in just four days.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said city staff cannot implement a child care subsidy program supported by a property tax levy should voters approve it this fall.
St. Paul police say a man is dead after a shooting on Monday night — the second in the same area of the North End neighborhood in just three days.
There's a clash in St. Paul City Hall over a ballot measure designed to make child care more affordable. Voters will decide if they want to raise property taxes to help low-income families cover the cost of daycare. But as Caroline Cummings reports, Mayor Melvin Carter says regardless of the outcome, the city can't implement the program.
Audrey Kludtke is Metro Deaf School's athletic director. She is also a graduate who used to play basketball and volleyball. That's why she wants to give back to the school that gave her so much.
St. Paul police are investigating after a shooting between two postal workers on Sunday afternoon left one with life-threatening injuries.
A huge walk held in St. Paul is aimed at raising money to help those with kidney disease.
St. Paul police are investigating a deadly shooting on the city's northside late Saturday night.
St. Paul police are investigating a deadly shooting and a deadly stabbing that both occurred over the weekend.
The man found guilty of shooting a 10-year-old on New Year’s Eve has learned his punishment.
A man who shot and injured a 10-year-old boy on New Year's Eve was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison on Friday.
Twin Cities Marathon runners might still be recovering from Sunday's run, but that doesn't mean they're not basking in the bliss of finishing a long race.
An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
The support for all runners in the Twin Cities Marathon could be felt along every inch of the 26.2-mile course from Minneapolis to St. Paul.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon returned after a year-long hiatus on Sunday morning, with more than 21,000 athletes lacing up to compete.
Low humidity and a welcome breeze made for perfect running conditions on Sunday for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Matthew Guggemos and Logan Cassady each scored on a blocked punt on Stetson's first two possessions, sparking St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 34-24 victory over the Hatters in a Pioneer Football League opener for both schools.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is this Sunday, but all the fun starts on Friday.
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee is adding another accolade to her list: she was named as one of Glamour's Women of the Year.
Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting they say killed one man and injured another early Sunday morning.
Authorities say a 5-year-old girl from Oregon died in a rollover crash on a Twin Cities highway Saturday morning.
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
There will be more clouds Sunday, but most of the rain should stay closer to the Interstate 90 corridor.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting they say killed one man and injured another early Sunday morning.
Authorities say a 5-year-old girl from Oregon died in a rollover crash on a Twin Cities highway Saturday morning.
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
After years of planning and preparation, the Special Olympics USA Games have arrived to Minnesota, along with 3,000 competitors, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans.
Minnesota's ties to slavery, the Civil War and the Juneteenth holiday sent many to Fort Snelling for a tour on Friday.
Hail pelted several central Minnesota communities as storms rolled through on Friday afternoon and evening.
A police officer was shot in the southern Minnesota city of St. Peter Thursday night, authorities said.
One of five cannabis testing sites in Minnesota is shutting down, citing exorbitant costs as the reason.
Minnesota's job growth outpaced national rates in May, while the state's unemployment rate ticked down slightly, according to data released Thursday.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Father's Day!
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.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
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.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Paul Johnson said that he had been tracking ICE vehicles in his neighborhood when it happened. He said he was boxed in before agents swarmed his truck, punching him and using pepper spray at close range.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary start this Friday. One of the most watched races is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side. A recent poll released by survey USA and KSTP showed Mike Lindell the long time associate of President Trump leading that race 27% to 22% for House Speaker Lisa Demuth to 17% for businessman Kendall Qualls. The margin of error at 5.4%. Lisa Demuth joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Conor Wight introduces us to a Minneapolis man once accused of assaulting federal officers during Operation Metro Surge now that the case against him has been dismissed.
In Minnesota, Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Minnesota DFL Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are both vying for a U.S. Senate seat. The candidates debated several issues, including immigration enforcement, on Twin Cities PBS's "Almanac" on Friday. On the Republican side, Adam Schwarze, Michele Tafoya and Royce White are three other candidates running for the seat.
"This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," the president said in front of the enormous new jet.
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.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting they say killed one man and injured another early Sunday morning.
According to court documents filed late last month, 34-year-old Kenneth Mills faces four counts of third-degree burglary and a count of possession of burglary or theft tools.
McKenna Wendel was last seen alive on March 14 and her body was found outside Brookings, an hour's drive north of Sioux Falls, on March 19.
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.
A Twin Cities man is accused of stealing his dog from an animal hospital after it had been deemed dangerous and ordered to be euthanized by officials.
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.
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!
Twin Cities native Michael Larsen, better known as Eyedea, made a name for himself with his freestyle battle rap skills and as one-half of the duo Eyedea & Abilities.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Byron Buxton hit a grand slam in a 10-run fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night.
Corbin Carroll had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to tie Arizona's career triples mark and fell a homer shy of the cycle in the Diamondbacks' 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
A little rain wasn't going to ruin the parade of joy for Special Olympics USA Games athletes at the St. Paul Downtown Airport on Friday.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Special Olympic USA Games are nearly underway in the Twin Cities, with thousands of athletes from across the country competing. That includes one Minnesota flag football star nicknamed "Havoc."
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.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
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.
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.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
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 Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s this afternoon.
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.
There will be more clouds Sunday, but most of the rain should stay closer to the Interstate 90 corridor.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has the latest weather forecast.
Temperatures hit the high 70s Saturday, slightly below the average temperature for this time of year. Sunday will be even nicer. Meteorologist Katie Steiner breaks down our Father's Day forecast and shares when we could see some rain.
We want to send a big congratulations toWCCO Sunday Morning producer Heidi Stang who ran her first marathon yesterday!
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s this afternoon.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary start this Friday. One of the most watched races is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side. A recent poll released by survey USA and KSTP showed Mike Lindell the long time associate of President Trump leading that race 27% to 22% for House Speaker Lisa Demuth to 17% for businessman Kendall Qualls. The margin of error at 5.4%. Lisa Demuth joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
A 5-year-old girl is dead after a rollover crash in a metro suburb.
A celebration of freedom, culture and resilience in Bloomington. The city held its third annual Juneteenth festival Saturday. WCCO Photojournalist Bradley Horwath found out what brought people to the party.