Health care workers in Stillwater begin 4-day strike
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
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Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
Sydney Nelson, assistant manager at Blueberry Fields of Stillwater said recent weather extremes have made it harder for the bushes to produce as they typically do.
The Minnesota Legislature finalized the next two-year state budget and wrapped up all of its work on Monday in a short special session, after lawmakers failed to make the deadline last month and were forced into overtime.
Legislation that sets in motion the closure of Minnesota's second largest prison over the next four years is on its way to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have become "untenable," Gov. Tim Walz said.
The Stillwater City Council approved final designs and plans for a new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital on Tuesday.
A lifesaving gift is now just steps from a high school football field in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Investigators say eight people are tied to more than three dozen burglaries across the Twin Cities, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen.
A former Twin Cities area school employee is accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of children under his care.
Known as Libby to her friends, the 17-year-old was also a daughter, granddaughter, athlete and devout volunteer.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
With sub-zero temperatures, there is a chill in the air, but love is in the air too.
The Stillwater Area Public Schools administration says their student information system was breached on Tuesday night
Typically, organ transplants last 15 to 20 years when they come from a living donor. But Pat Koppa is beating the odds in a big way after a selfless gift from her father 50 years ago.
A traffic stop in the east Twin Cities metro over a revoked driver's license led to the discovery of explosive devices and criminal charges against an East Bethel man who identifies as a "sovereign citizen."
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
So far this year, the Minnesota Department of Corrections says there have been at least 70 cases of suspected overdoses in state prisons, with most leading to lockdowns that frustrate inmates, staff and their families.
Kate Eggers Leaf and her husband John have been lacing up to run since before high school.
A 16-year-old Stillwater football player is grateful to be alive after a life-saving AED intervention during practice.
Minnesota Correctional Facility - Stillwater, the state's largest prison, is on temporary lockdown after several staff members were possibly exposed to synthetic drugs on Thursday.
Voters in Minnesota and western Wisconsin got a chance Tuesday to chat with neighbors about all the political news during National Night Out.
The Stillwater correctional facility remains on lockdown Monday after two corrections officers were attacked by inmates over the weekend.
Inside Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater, an art program is allowing inmates to express themselves one brush stroke at a time.
Christ Lutheran Church hosts it's annual lutefisk dinner event on Thursday night, serving 500 pounds of lutefisk.
Despite a lackluster winter for snow, the World Snow Sculpting Championship are carrying on thanks to snow-making crews from Afton Alps.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is expected to deliver an update on federal charges filed against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
Fan favorite and former Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid is officially returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Consumer Price Index in June rose 2.7% on an annual basis, in line with economists' predictions.
Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton had a respectable showing in Monday night's Home Run Derby, but ultimately couldn't blast enough dingers to bring home the top prize.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
The Minnesota Twins are making a major investment in the future of women's sports. They're the first MLB team to fully fund a 14U youth girls baseball team.
A combination of major road closures, rail maintenance and a high-attendance music festival is creating a perfect storm of traffic and transit delays in the Twin Cities.
Family members say 32-year-old Tevin Bellaphant died by suicide after a shooting spree that ended at a St. Paul Cub Foods last week.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Authorities say they're concerned for Cory Degeest's well-being due to pre-existing chronic medical conditions.
The Moorhead Police Department says Russell Pavon Benitez, 13, has not been seen since June 13.
The Gopher 5 ticket for Friday's drawing was sold at The Marketplace at 900 Central Avenue E.
Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention's security perimeter last year. The incident happened just days after another person tried to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Some senators have concerns as Congress faces a Friday deadline to act on the rescissions request.
Twenty-four state attorneys general sued the Trump administration on Monday, after it froze more than $6 billion in federal funding promised to schools. The White House says it wants to make sure taxpayer money is spent in line with the President's priorities. Jason Rantala shows us what this means for Minnesota.
Wisconsin's race for governor is hitting the airwaves more than a year before voting begins.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
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.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is expected to deliver an update on federal charges filed against Vance Boelter, the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Family members say 32-year-old Tevin Bellaphant died by suicide after a shooting spree that ended at a St. Paul Cub Foods last week.
In the wake of a deadly attack on Minnesota lawmakers, more than 100 volunteers with Students Demand Action will be on the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus this week to learn all about the power of advocating for gun violence prevention in politics.
A Milwaukee man has pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed pistol outside the Republican National Convention's security perimeter last year. The incident happened just days after another person tried to assassinate Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
The Minnesota Nurses Association, which represents 15,000 nurses across 13 hospitals, says the new contract addresses staffing, workplace safety and fair wages.
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.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
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.
Fan favorite and former Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid is officially returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton had a respectable showing in Monday night's Home Run Derby, but ultimately couldn't blast enough dingers to bring home the top prize.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, five assists and three steals, Courtney Williams added 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 91-78.
David Festa has been called up twice this year from AAA St. Paul.
Until now, polls have shown the majority of Americans support the president's hard-line position, but a new Gallup poll indicates attitudes are shifting.
Esme Murphy spoke with the organizing director for immigrant rights group COPAL on what the new poll means for the country.
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.
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 Mike Augustyniak says strong to severe storms are possible beginning late afternoon in central Minnesota, and by early to mid-evening in the Twin Cities.
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 Joseph Dames says a heat advisory is in effect for the Twin Cities Tuesday afternoon, with "feels like" temperatures near 100 degrees.
The Twin Cities will be under a heat advisory on Tuesday as feels-like temps approach 100.
The advisory will be in place for Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties from noon to 8 p.m. as feels-like temps approach 100.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says strong to severe storms are possible beginning late afternoon in central Minnesota, and by early to mid-evening in the Twin Cities.
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. will impose 100% tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if there is no peace deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
The city plans to have the cameras up and running next month. Officials say the main goal is to save lives in known crash hotspots.
The jury in Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Jill Pavlak and Deb Loch share a preview of what to expect from the new line.