Hozier expands tour due to popular demand, now includes stop in St. Paul
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier announced Thursday that his North America tour will continue into 2024 with 37 new shows, including one in Minnesota this summer.
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Irish singer-songwriter Hozier announced Thursday that his North America tour will continue into 2024 with 37 new shows, including one in Minnesota this summer.
Iconic country artist Garth Brooks isn't a stranger to Minnesota. In fact, he now has a song inspired by an encounter in the Twin Cities.
Voters in St. Paul on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a 1% sales tax increase to shore up funding roads, bridges and parks and recreation facilities, according to unofficial results.
WCCO’s Beret Leone has the latest in the Minnesota election as of Wednesday morning, including races with big implications in the Twin Cities.
Caroline Cummings breaks down some of the biggest decisions made on Election Night.
On Election Night 2023, all city council seats are up for grabs in Minneapolis and St. Paul; a 1% sales tax hike in St. Paul; school board members in several communities; and dozens of referenda to improve schools.
The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul is welcoming the addition of a not-yet-named baby giraffe.
Potholes and bad roads make St. Paul's highways difficult to drive on. A proposal to raise local sales tax in order to fund infrastructure improvements would give voters a chance to address these issues.
Tommies get in shape in the weight room, but staying in shape takes more than weights. The Fuel Station just opened up a few weeks ago, and it's a proven hit. The station's high-protein and high-carb snacks are critical to athletes' recovery.
A second person has been charged in the death of beloved youth hockey coach Michael Brasel, who was shot and killed outside his home in May.
After a being put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Paul police and high school students joined forces to unload donations for Hallie Q. Brown Community Center's annual Thanksgiving food drive.
A 40-year-old woman is dead and an 18-year-old man is in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on a residential St. Paul street.
Keng Cha was charged with two counts of the crime earlier this month.
St. Paul native and children's author Thomas Davison visits WCCO to talk about his work as an author in the Twin Cities.
A collision between two vehicles on Grotto Street and University Avenue sent one vehicle crashing into a building at the northwest corner of the intersection.
The discovery was made just after 3 p.m. near Cayuga Street, just north of Metro Transit's East Garage.
The St. Paul City Council gave the green light to a regional bike trail that would move bike lanes to an elevated, separate trail along Summit Avenue. But many residents, and city council hopefuls, say the project would destroy the historic roadway and nearly 1,000 trees.
WCCO obtained video of a high-speed chase that ended in a tough takedown.
St. Paul police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the city's West Side neighborhood just after midnight Monday.
Police are searching for the shooter who killed a man early Monday morning in St. Paul's West Side neighborhood.
The Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations gathered, calling for a cease-fire. Jason Rantala spoke with those at the rally about the progress they’re seeing, and their hopes for the future.
The head of St. Paul Public Schools is being honored for his innovative leadership, and dedication to fostering a supportive and equitable learning environment.
Members of a St. Paul community are remembering a former teacher killed in the terrorist attacks against Israel earlier this month.
Officers at the scene say they found a man who had been shot in the leg. The suspected shooter was still inside the residence, so police say officers "pulled the victim to a safe location and began to render aid."
Investigators say a group of people were hosting a balloon release and memorial when shots were fired from a vehicle.
Organizers of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, which takes place along Minnesota's North Shore every winter, say they're changing the format of the race in 2027 to create a more challenging course for mushers.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man is now in custody after two days on the run in connection with a double stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who fled Ukraine amid the war with Russia is set to self deport on Monday.
Nearly 170 employees of Chisago County returned to work after several months on strike.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are looking for a suspect after a woman says she was assaulted at the Elm Creek Park Reserve on Sunday morning.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man is now in custody after two days on the run in connection with a double stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who fled Ukraine amid the war with Russia is set to self deport on Monday.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are looking for a suspect after a woman says she was assaulted at the Elm Creek Park Reserve on Sunday morning.
Tourism leaders say an earlier school start could impact Minnesota's already fragile hospitality industry.
Monday is the first day of school for more than a dozen Minnesota districts after a temporary state law change allowed them to start before Labor Day this year and next.
Organizers of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, which takes place along Minnesota's North Shore every winter, say they're changing the format of the race in 2027 to create a more challenging course for mushers.
Nearly 170 employees of Chisago County returned to work after several months on strike.
Tourism leaders say an earlier school start could impact Minnesota's already fragile hospitality industry.
A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.
Jena Hanson, a 20-year-old from Owatonna, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for the Minnesota dairy industry and families for the next year.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who fled Ukraine amid the war with Russia is set to self deport on Monday.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who fled Ukraine amid Russian attacks is preparing to self deport, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, were among the more than 200,000 Ukrainians who came to the U.S. through the United For Ukraine humanitarian program, which was recently ended by the Trump administration.
In part one of this Talking Points series, Esme Murphy takes a look at the candidacy of DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man is now in custody after two days on the run in connection with a double stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are looking for a suspect after a woman says she was assaulted at the Elm Creek Park Reserve on Sunday morning.
Officers were called to the 4200 block of Portland Avenue at approximately 6:45 a.m. on a report of a man down in a yard.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen has pleaded guilty to DWI in connection with a March traffic incident that led to his arrest, according to court records filed on Thursday.
Police say the statue of Olympic champion and Minnesota native Suni Lee has been recovered more than a year after it was stolen.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.
Minnesota joined 23 states in suing the Trump administration Thursday, trying to stop new rules that could cut off federal funding for birth control clinics and other family planning services.
Minnesota will receive between $214 million to $307 million after tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, settled a landmark social media addiction lawsuit Wednesday.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
The legendary Minneapolis duo looks back on the Fair, a friendship that began as teenagers, the origin of "Jimmy Jam," and the challenge of turning more than 500 recordings into one homecoming show.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.
The White Sox will move to begin a four-game series in Houston on Monday.
Tyrese Spicer scored three minutes into second-half stoppage time and Orlando City salvaged a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United after blowing a two-goal lead.
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, a lingering injury that has affected the All-Star for much of the season.
Andrew Benintendi had all three of his team's hits with his sixth-inning home run being the difference as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a buzz at the fairgrounds as vendors, exhibitors and 4-H families get ready to welcome millions of people across a very specific stretch of time. Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days? Good Question.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Monday will be hot with highs in the upper 80s, but humidity will be dropping through the day, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
It will be a hot and humid Monday in the Twin Cities to close out August, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Monday stays warm and humid, especially across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with a few spots feeling like the low 90s.
It will be a hot and humid Monday in the Twin Cities to close out August, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Tomas Silva unveils the Tacos de Mole, which are flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken, cheese and house-made mole sauce, then deep-fried, drizzled with more mole sauce and garnished with queso fresco.
Iemochi Japanese Confections is debuting at the Illinois State Fair with tanghulu — fruit skewered and coated in a hard candy shell — in strawberry, green grape, Mandarin orange, and a strawberry-grape mix.
Shanghai Henri's is expanding its drink menu with three new options, including a Midway Sparkling Ale and Pickle Lemonade Cider, alongside five returning specialty sips.
Sheriff Gordon Ramsay confirmed the county ended its contract with Flock Safety last month, and the license plate reader cameras placed across the county are expected to come down within days.
Zy'ire, who is now 12, talks about how much fun for him to play calls, and Victoria Schrantz explains the mission of Make-A-Wish.