Stillwater Aims To Become A Winter Destination
One of Minnesota's hottest destinations for summer tourism also wants to be a top choice for shopping and entertainment in the winter months.
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One of Minnesota's hottest destinations for summer tourism also wants to be a top choice for shopping and entertainment in the winter months.
Two girls' 12-and-under hockey teams played a game tonight in Stillwater that'll go down as one for the ages.
A Stillwater restaurant is rallying around one of their own. When the owner of Joseph's learned his kitchen manager was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer he knew they had to do something.
You better watch out, you better not cry, better come to Lift Bridge and enjoy a stout. Because Santa Claus is coming to Stillwater.
The drop in temperature has been quite a challenge for some Minnesotans this week -- but the builders of an ice castle in the Twin Cities are elated.
After years of struggling with painful bladder spasms because of the defect, a 4-year-old's mom came up with an idea to help him.
Minnesota's Department of Corrections has fired the top official at one of the state's largest prisons.
It's Rivalry Week in Minnesota high school football. There is always that one week for any football program that means a little more than all the others.
A leisurely evening walk is a great way to cap off a Minnesota day. Discover interesting sites, cool new haunts and gorgeous views along the way with this guide for best nighttime strolls in the state.
Here are five festivals for family fun.
The Stillwater Prison warden has been placed on investigative leave earlier this week, according to the Department of Corrections.
A test that could have a dramatic impact on the Zika virus outbreak is being developed right here in Minnesota.
Flooding has forced some campsites and trails in Minnesota state parks to close.
A 59-year-old man is dead and his 30-year-old son is in critical condition after a stabbing incident in Stillwater Friday night.
Police say it happened at around 6:08 p.m. when Stillwater Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center is an alternative school; a place where teenagers who have struggled in traditional classrooms find success in a smaller setting with non-traditional approaches.
A young man is dead after an apparent motorized scooter accident and drowning near a Stillwater golf course. Stillwater police say they were called to Brown's Creek Trail near McKusick Road Saturday at about 8:15 a.m.
Grab a taco and a hoist a margarita to honor our sister state from south of the border this May 2016.
One person has been arrested Thursday in connection with a homicide in St. Paul, according to Chisago County Officials.
After meeting for more than five hours, the Stillwater School District voted to close three elementary schools.
Board members say enrollment there is down while demand in the southern part of the district is growing, but some families say they feel misled.
The FBI is seeking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a Stillwater bank.
Every week on Saturday, Mike Augustyniak goes in search of a new cocktail idea from a local mixologist. This week, he's heading to No Neck Tony's to try a brunch cocktail created with one of Minnesota's most well-known beers.
There is nothing better than the postseason when it comes to high school sports. For many programs, it's about proving the resume that was built over the course of the regular season. This week, we feature two hockey playoff games and top match-ups in boys hockey and boys basketball.
Warner Brothers has given the greenlight to make a movie about a Stillwater teen's life. The film, called "Clouds," is based on the life of 18-year-old Zach Sobiech, who lost his battle with cancer in 2013.
A former employee at a Twin Cities school district who pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material will be on probation for three years, court records show.
The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is walking back claims of pressure and arrests he made earlier this week.
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the release of a Liberian man after heavily armed immigration agents broke into his home using a battering ram and arrested him.
Light snow redevelops through the day on Friday in the Twin Cities as colder air pours in.
A former employee at a Twin Cities school district who pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material will be on probation for three years, court records show.
The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is walking back claims of pressure and arrests he made earlier this week.
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the release of a Liberian man after heavily armed immigration agents broke into his home using a battering ram and arrested him.
A document left behind by law enforcement lists highly sensitive items that were taken from the vehicles, including multiple FBI access badges and wallets containing driver's licenses and credit cards.
A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle when tear gas exploded underneath.
The American Civil Liberties Union is filing a class action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of three Minnesotans — two Somali men and one Latino man — "whose constitutional rights were violated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other federal agents," the ACLU of Minnesota announced Thursday morning.
Most good Minnesota high school hockey teams face the offseason reality that their best players may leave for juniors. This year, Rogers had three key players decide not to, which has benefited the roster.
In a rare primetime address Wednesday evening, Gov. Tim Walz gave a six-minute-long address to Minnesotans where he called on President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "end this occupation."
President Trump is following through on a promise he made late last year to end deportation protections for some Somali immigrants in the country.
Faith leaders, union representatives and community members are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, Jan. 23 — urging all Minnesotans not to go to work, school or go shopping.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
The president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is walking back claims of pressure and arrests he made earlier this week.
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the release of a Liberian man after heavily armed immigration agents broke into his home using a battering ram and arrested him.
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is directly appealing to President Trump to "lower the temperature" and stop what he calls Trump’s "campaign of retribution" amid Operation Metro Surge.
Only on WCCO, photojournalist Tom Aviles captured protesters ransacking two federal vehicles in north Minneapolis following the shooting of Venezuelan migrant Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by an ICE officer on Jan. 14, 2026.
New details have been released in the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer Jonathan Ross in south Minneapolis, plus more of the day’s top stories.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
A former employee at a Twin Cities school district who pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material will be on probation for three years, court records show.
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered the release of a Liberian man after heavily armed immigration agents broke into his home using a battering ram and arrested him.
The FBI says that a suspect is in custody after protests in north Minneapolis Wednesday evening culminated in vandalism and the apparent compromising of federal documents.
A document left behind by law enforcement lists highly sensitive items that were taken from the vehicles, including multiple FBI access badges and wallets containing driver's licenses and credit cards.
Employees fearful of the immigration crackdown have forced a number of Twin Cities restaurants to temporarily close their doors.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists, Jonathan Toews scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 6-2.
The Minnesota Twins have claimed infielder Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Kiki Rice had 25 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Lauren Betts posted her third straight double-double, leading No. 3 UCLA past Minnesota 76-58 on Wednesday night.
Most good Minnesota high school hockey teams face the offseason reality that their best players may leave for juniors. This year, Rogers had three key players decide not to, which has benefited the roster.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
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.
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.
Cold is the theme this weekend with highs in the single digits Saturday and teens Sunday, 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.
Light snow redevelops through the day on Friday in the Twin Cities as colder air pours in.
Light snow redevelops through the day on Friday in the Twin Cities as colder air pours in, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind picks up tomorrow, the temps tumble down throughout the day, and there will be more light snow.
Renee Good, who died last week after she was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, sustained at least three gunshot wounds and a possible fourth, according to a Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News Minnesota.
Cold is the theme this weekend with highs in the single digits Saturday and teens Sunday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is directly appealing to President Trump to "lower the temperature" and stop what he calls Trump’s "campaign of retribution" amid Operation Metro Surge.
Only on WCCO, photojournalist Tom Aviles captured protesters ransacking two federal vehicles in north Minneapolis following the shooting of Venezuelan migrant Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by an ICE officer on Jan. 14, 2026.
New details have been released in the Jan. 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer Jonathan Ross in south Minneapolis.