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Minnesota Vikings fans know U.S. Bank Stadium is the NFL's best venue, but now they have some expert opinions to back up their assertion.
After delighting fans with a surprise appearance at Mall of America on Saturday, Ed Sheeran headed to U.S. Bank Stadium for what ended up being a record-breaking concert.
Retiring the debt saves taxpayers some $226 million in interest payments, according to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget.
The debt owed for building U.S. Bank Stadium has been paid off 20 years early after this year's tax bill allowed for nearly $400 million in reserves to be used to pay the debt.
A Taylor Swift fan says she can't "even fathom" what happened during the Saturday night show in downtown Minneapolis.
After taking Minneapolis by storm, Taylor Swift is thanking fans after two nights of shows.
A stormy Saturday dropped several tornadoes in rural northwestern Minnesota. At U.S. Bank Stadium, some Swifites lining up came prepared with ponchos.
Pride, the concert and an international Kiwanis convention are expected to bring in half a million people, and a lot of money into downtown Minneapolis.
Taylor Swift is coming to Minneapolis for two sold-out shows. But she's just one of many acts coming to the Twin Cities this year.
Downtown Minneapolis will soon see its largest crowds since the Super Bowl in 2018. But city officials say the coordination to keep these massive crowds safe is on a whole other level.
At other Eras Tour shows, some ticketless fans have been gathering outside stadiums to hear the concert.
Roughly 120,000 fans are expected to attend Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday and Saturday, and local businesses are offering several options for Swifties to celebrate in style.
Taylor Swift fans are struggling to find ways to and from next weekend’s concert after learning Metro Transit will not extend light rail and bus service after the show.
Taylor Swift fans are struggling to find ways to and from next weekend's concert after learning Metro Transit will not extend light rail and bus service after the show.
The late Bud Grant, the greatest coach in Vikings history and a titan of Minnesota sports, will be honored with a celebration of life at U.S. Bank Stadium next month.
The stadium ranked seventh among all U.S. buildings in overall ugliness, a list headed up by the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington D.C., followed by the Boston City Hall and New York's Verizon Building.
With football season coming to its exciting peak, many fans plan to propose to their special someone at an upcoming home game. Thanks to new data, we now know which stadiums are best for those planning to pop the question.
The team won the NFC North title with a historic comeback, and that means they're guaranteed to be in the wild card playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium next month.
The Indigenous Bowl, held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Sunday, is an all-star showcase for Native football seniors, giving them one last game in their prep career -- as well as an opportunity to get noticed by colleges.
Imagine being able to pay off your mortgage 20 years early. That's essentially the story with the state's half-billion dollar debt on U.S. Bank Stadium.
Imagine being able to pay off your mortgage 20 years early? That's essentially what happened with Minnesota's half-billion-dollar debt on U.S. Bank Stadium.
It seems the Chili Peppers can't stop and are addicted to the shindig, because they announced a 2023 global tour on Monday, with a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 8.
Fans in the tailgate lots braved the elements ahead of Sunday's home matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets.
U.S. Bank Stadium hosted its first-ever Thanksgiving game, and Minnesotans showed up to celebrate.
Taylor Swift's big “Reputation” is creating a historic demand for concert tickets to her two shows next June at U.S. Bank Stadium.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Cartier Alexander received a downward departure for two counts of aggravated robbery after the court found he was having a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Cartier Alexander received a downward departure for two counts of aggravated robbery after the court found he was having a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
The wet weekend ran into the work week as some communities across the state saw several inches of rain.
Traffic cameras from the Minnesota Department of Transportation caught a semi-jackknife incident in Minneapolis on Monday.
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Vikings fans were let down yet again Sunday after an end zone interception by the LA Chargers help them beat Minnesota 28-24. The disappointing performance sparked a barrage of negative reactions from fans and foes alike online.
In addition to the National Weather Service's warning, the city is asking residents to stay away from standing and moving water, as well as any dislodged manhole covers.
A 20-year-old man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man in northern Minnesota Saturday morning, police said.
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
A new panel charged with evaluating strategies to curb the impacts of severe weather on infrastructure in Minnesota met for the first time Monday, beginning their work of drafting recommendations to present to the state legislature next year.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Co-workers and friends of a Montevideo man are looking for answers, one week after he was found stabbed to death.
Police in Roseville say three men were killed over the weekend in a murder-suicide. Meanwhile, a fourth man is still in the hospital.
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO's meteorologist Joseph Dames has your latest morning forecast.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast.
The wet weekend ran into the work week as some communities across the state saw several inches of rain.
In Minneapolis, Minnehaha Falls was reduced to a trickle just a few weeks ago. By Monday evening, the raging waterfall was back as well as onlookers who came to capture the beauty.
An Eden Prairie boy in remission from leukemia celebrates with the US Men's National Soccer Team.
Autism intervention center, Beyond The Spectrum, is set to expand after success in Twin Cities.
After the Viking's home-opening loss, running back Alexander Mattison meets a young fan who survived open heart surgery.
Here are the 4 Things You Need to Know on Sept. 26, 2023.
St. Cloud is asking for 100-million dollars to add a riverwalk downtown and make it more enjoyable to get around on foot. WCCO's Jason Rantala gives us a sneak peek at the plan.