Target is being "held hostage" by an anti-LGBTQ campaign
Fueled by far-right personalities and on social media platforms, the anti-trans campaign spread misleading information about the company's Pride Month products and its business practices.
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Target removes some LGBTQ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers
The retailer says it's also making other changes to LGBTQ products ahead of Pride month.
Target recalls 5 million candles after jars break, injuring 6
Target is recalling nearly 5 million candles after over 100 of them cracked while burning, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
"Violent" incidents are on the rise at Target stores, CEO says
Organized retail crime is impacting Target and other retailers, and shoppers can be in "harm's way," CEO Brian Cornell said.
Target wrestles with pullback in spending and theft that may cost retailer more than $1B this year
Target has reported another quarterly profit decline and issued a cautious sales and profit outlook for the current period.
Despite string of 80-degree days, "Mt. Eden Prairie" still stands tall
We're now entering the third of an expected string of 80-degree days, and in most places around the Twin Cities metro area, you're likely seeing few lingering signs of winter. With one significant exception.
Target bringing back popular car seat recycling program
Starting Sunday, you can recycle an old car seat and get 20% off a new one or other select baby gear.
Target brings back car seat recycling
Target is bringing back a popular program for parents.
Police: Jadonn Taylor, 23, fatally shot in St. Paul Target parking lot
Police announced Friday afternoon the identity of the man shot and killed in the parking lot of St. Paul Target on Thursday.
St. Paul police investigating fatal shooting in Target parking lot: "Very brazen"
Police are canvassing local businesses for surveillance video, and asking any witnesses to contact the department.
Suspects used sledgehammer to steal electronics at Target
Police say two suspects are in custody after they allegedly used a sledgehammer to break display cases and rob a Target in North St. Paul.
Massive snow pile lovingly named 'Mt. Eden Prairie'
The formation of Mt. Eden Prairie most likely caught the attention of passersby due to the sheer size of it, looming over the parking lot at the Target on Flying Cloud Drive in Eden Prairie.
Target in Uptown Minneapolis to close
It's two steps forward, and one step back for a Minneapolis neighborhood. Target announced Monday they would be shutting down their location adjacent to Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue.
Northeast Minneapolis Target evacuates after bomb threat
A bomb threat caused the Target in Minneapolis' Quarry Shopping Center to evacuate Friday evening.
Man charged with 1st degree arson for fire at Target Express in Uptown
Early Tuesday morning, fire crews were dispatched to reports of a man that had broken in and started a fire at the Target Express in Uptown.
Target recalls 200K weighted blankets after 2 young girls suffocate
Made in China, the product sold for $40 at stores nationwide and online from December 2018 through September 2022.
Target's shares are tumbling as retailer warns of weak holiday season
Target's profit plunged 52% in the third quarter and the retailer warned of a sluggish holiday.
Target locks toiletries in cases at downtown store to prevent organized crime
If you're shopping for toiletries at the Minneapolis downtown Target, you might need to find an attendant to help you.
Target locks up toiletries at downtown store
If you’re shopping at Target in downtown Minneapolis -- you might have noticed a big change in the toiletries aisle. Items like toothpaste and deodorant -- now sold behind locked cabinets — the same kind of security you might find for jewelry or high-priced electronics.
Target, Walmart begin holiday deals early to ease inflation sting
Walmart and Target plan to begin offering deals and price matching offers earlier this year to keep up with Americans pressed by soaring inflation and looking for ways to ease the potential sting of holiday shopping.
5 girls arrested after Target theft, assault, police chase in stolen car
Police say a group of girls, two of them as young as 12, led them on a car chase after a reported shoplifting at the Brooklyn Park Target store in Brooklyn Park Tuesday.
Target drops mandatory retirement age, allowing CEO to stay
"Brian intends to stay in his role beyond the traditional retirement age of 65," said director of Target's board.
Target CEO on inflation and diversity goals
Target's CEO Brian Cornell joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how Target is handling inflation and recession fears as well as how the retailer is improving diverse representation.
Target's push to invest in Black businesses
Jamie Yuccas sits down with Target CEO Brian Cornell and fashion designer Houston White to discuss the company's push to invest in Black-owned businesses.
Small Iowa town pranked by "coming soon" Target store sign
Some residents in Marshalltown were excited to expect more and pay less.
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Minnesota bowler Nick Pate brings home gold for Team USA
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year.
Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" comes to Capri Theater in Minneapolis
"Ain't Misbehavin'" is one of the most popular songs by Thomas "Fats" Waller. Now, his music is filling The Capri Theater in Minneapolis.
ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
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Minnesota bowler Nick Pate brings home gold for Team USA
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
2 teens charged in shooting, stabbing at Washburn High School
Charges have been filed against two teenage boys in connection with last week's shooting and stabbing incidents at Washburn High School.
Good Samaritan helps woman seen struggling in St. Paul's Beaver Lake
Before 10 a.m., someone called emergency crews to report that two people in the lake appeared to be struggling to stay above water.
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Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
Gov. Tim Walz signs recreational cannabis bill into law
Minnesota has officially become the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis use -- but don't light up just yet.
What are Minnesota's biggest trees and how do they stack up nationally?
What are the biggest trees in Minnesota? Let's take a look.
Minnesotans find tranquility on Memorial Day in cemeteries, not on the lake
According to a congressional report, about 19,000 servicemen and women from Minnesota are considered casualties of America's foreign wars.
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Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
2 killed, 13 injured following western Wisconsin crash
Two people are dead - including a teenager - and more than a dozen are injured after a crash late Monday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
Minnesotans enjoy beautiful, rain-free Memorial Day weekend for 1st time in 16 years
Picture-perfect weather continues this Memorial Day weekend. It's an opportunity not lost on us in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as this is typically one of the wettest times of the year.
Protester involved in pulling down abolitionist's statue in Wisconsin gets 6 months in jail
A man who drove the car that helped pull down the statue of a Civil War hero and abolitionist outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during a night of protests in 2020 has been sentenced to six months in jail.
Wisconsin trial over fake electors set to start just before 2024 presidential election
A jury trial in a lawsuit seeking $2.4 million in damages from Republicans who attempted to cast Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes for Donald Trump in 2020 even though he lost is scheduled to begin just two months before the 2024 presidential election.
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Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is kicking off his presidential campaign in Iowa at the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states.
Angie Craig injures ankle, will not be in attendance for debt ceiling vote
According to Craig's Chief of Staff, Nick Coe, Craig suffered a bimalleolar fracture and a dislocated ankle after tripping while doing yard work at her home in Minnesota on Monday evening.
Gov. Tim Walz signs recreational cannabis bill into law
Minnesota has officially become the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis use -- but don't light up just yet.
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ATF: Until recreational cannabis is federally legalized, pot users cannot own guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on Tuesday released clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners with Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
How much do e-bikes cost?
A new program approved by the Minnesota Legislature will provide rebates of up to $1,500 for Minnesotans who purchase an electric bicycle.
YMCA will offer free summer memberships for teens
In collaboration with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the YMCA will offer free summer memberships to teens.
Minnesotans can now get rebates up to $1,500 for e-bikes
A new program may save you money if you're in the market for a bicycle with a battery-powered boost.
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2 teens charged in shooting, stabbing at Washburn High School
Charges have been filed against two teenage boys in connection with last week's shooting and stabbing incidents at Washburn High School.
Youth shot dead in Minneapolis' McKinley neighborhood, police say
Minneapolis police say a boy is dead following a shooting on Memorial Day evening in the McKinley neighborhood.
Shooting along Florida's Hollywood Beach injures 9
Four children were among those hurt in the shooting along the beach in Hollywood, Florida.
2 youths in custody after 18-year-old shot in Robbinsdale
An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after a shooting on Memorial Day in the north metro.
2 arrested after "traffic altercation" leads to assault in Brooklyn Park, police say
A traffic altercation in Brooklyn Park Sunday led to an assault and two arrests, police said.
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Weed may now be legal in Minnesota, but how does it affect your health?
It turns out there's a lot we don't know, because it can't be federally researched with those rolling legalizations. We're truly in the "baby stages" of research.
Recreational marijuana is now signed into law: Here's what the new law will do
When will recreational cannabis use be legal? Can you grow cannabis in your home? Your questions about the new marijuana bill, answered.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill that ups penalty for performing abortion
Wisconsin Republicans have released legislation that would increase the penalty for performing an abortion and clarify medical procedures that don't qualify as abortions.
YMCA will offer free summer memberships for teens
In collaboration with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the YMCA will offer free summer memberships to teens.
Gov. Tim Walz to sign recreational cannabis bill into law Tuesday
Gov. Tim Walz says he will sign the bill legalizing recreational cannabis use, and expunging low-level cannabis convictions, Tuesday at noon.
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WGA asks Tony-nominated members not to attend Tony Awards
The WGA has already said it won't picket the Tonys after organizers agreed to host an unscripted ceremony.
"The Little Mermaid" dominates at the box office
The live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic exceeded other box office hits and new releases on Memorial Day weekend.
Students finding their rhythm in life with Rondo school's rap program
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.
Yacht rock season is here: WCCO's favorite tunes for smooth sailing into summer
With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend and, with it, the unofficial start of the summer season in Minnesota, we thought it best to don our captain's hat and set sail.
Sole "Survivor" Yam Yam Arocho reflects on tough competition
The 44th season of Survivor came to a close Wednesday night and one of the three finalists is from Minnesota.
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Minnesota bowler Nick Pate brings home gold for Team USA
A Minnesotan has brought home the gold for Team USA following an international bowling tournament. The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend.
Vikings to host Titans, Cards for joint training camp practices in successive weeks
The Minnesota Vikings will have two different teams come to training camp this year.
YMCA will offer free summer memberships for teens
In collaboration with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the YMCA will offer free summer memberships to teens.
A year after second ACL tear, Royce Lewis returns, makes immediate impact for Twins
Royce Lewis' last two years were derailed by ACL tears, but he made his season debut with the Minnesota Twins Monday and left little doubt about whether he was ready to return.
Lewis has 4 RBIs in season debut, Jeffers homers in 10th to give Twins 7-5 win over Astros
Rookie Royce Lewis homered with four RBIs in his season debut and Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run shot in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros Monday.
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Talking Points: Attorney General Keith Ellison pens book about Chauvin trial
In his new book, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison writes about the high-stakes prosecution of former police officer Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Requests from other prosecutors inspired AG Ellison's book on Chauvin trial
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Talking Points: What's changed since George Floyd's murder
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020.
George Floyd murdered 3 years ago this week
Floyd's death under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin not only changed our community but it changed the nation.
Talking Points: Breaking down the state election results (part 3)
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020. Murphy asked Local civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong if she's seen change and asked what still needs to be done. Murphy also checked in with Floyd's long-time girlfriend Courteney Ross.
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Two mansions of Minnesota lumber barons a popular destination for reunions, weddings
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
Iron ore and baseball celebrated at Chisholm's Minnesota Museum of Mining
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
The awe-inspiring Minneapolis water tower protected by 8-ton stone guardians
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
Finding Minnesota: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper live on in Montevideo
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
Minnesota's landlocked town of Willernie once drew gangsters, funseekers
If you've never heard of the town of Willernie, you're not alone, even though it's located in the middle of Washington County. But between famous gangsters and a famous amusement park, Willernie has quite the history.
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Good Question: Why are people using diabetes medication to lose weight?
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
Why is loneliness bad for our health? And how can we help ourselves and others?
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
How does AAA calculate travel projections?
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
Twin Cities rush hour more unpredictable than it was pre-pandemic
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
How should we clean a grill? And how often should we do it?
Jeff Wagner gets his hands dirty for this one.
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Minnesota Fishing Opener 2023
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former President Trump's arraignment draws protesters, heightened security in NYC
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
New foods unveiled at Target Field
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
Northern Lights over Minnesota: March 23, 2023
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
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NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. forecast from May 30, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that things may get stormy later on Tuesday, and we've got multiple potential 90-degree days ahead.
What is Next Weather?
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.
NEXT Weather: Noon report from May 30
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has the latest forecast.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. forecast from May 30, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says we will see some gradual clearing, with the chance of afternoon and evening storms returning.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report from May 30, 2023
Scattered storms are making their way across Minnesota Tuesday morning, and after some midday dry time, another round could hit later on.
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Minnesota bowler part of gold-winning Team USA
The team competed in the PANAM Male Bowling Championships in the Dominican Republic this weekend. Nick Pate returned home to Inver Grove Heights and is already back on the lanes getting ready for his next tourney.
Weed may be legal now, but how does it affect your health?
It's been clear for a while now that smoking tobacco kills. The link to lung cancer is high. But what do we really know when it comes to smoking cannabis?
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. forecast from May 30, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that things may get stormy later on Tuesday, and we've got multiple potential 90-degree days ahead.
Capri Theater presents "Ain't Misbehavin'"
"Ain't Misbehavin'" is one of the most popular songs by Thomas "Fats" Waller, and it's also the name of a show playing in Minneapolis this weekend, explains artistic director Peter Moore.
Minnesota's recreational cannabis bill signed into law
In addition to legal possession and use, you can also grow up to eight marijuana plants in your home. But not right away.