Dayton: Media Is 'Sensationalizing' Reports Of Misused Luxury Suites At Stadium
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he's "concerned" about public officials using luxury suites at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he's "concerned" about public officials using luxury suites at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota's legislative auditor says he's opened an investigation into the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority's control of two luxury suites at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The cost of building a pedestrian bridge linking the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium to a nearby light-rail platform is reportedly costing $1 million more than expected.
With the opening of the brand new U.S. Bank Stadium this fall there have been a lot of firsts. Of course, that includes the first state tournament for high school football in the new building.
It wasn't just a big day for the Vikings players, the fans were also eager for a momentum change.
Several streets will be closed in downtown Minneapolis Sunday in preparation for the Minnesota Vikings' game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Khaalid Abdulkadir calls himself a regular American-Somali kid. One who got caught up when friends were arrested for plotting to join ISIS.
When people see U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time, it's hard to miss the incredible amount of glass. From the five giant doors to the nosebleed windows to the partitions in the bowl, there's 200,000 square feet of glass. So, John from Cottage Grove wants to know: How does U.S. Bank Stadium keep the glass clean? Good Question.
In August 2014, Robin Williams took his own life after a difficult struggle with Lewy Body disorder -- a terrifying form of dementia.
Carli Lloyd scored twice and the U.S. women's national team defeated Switzerland 5-1 in an exhibition match on Sunday.
Thousands of people descended upon downtown Minneapolis to raise awareness and money for Breast Cancer.
Even before the game starts, the route players take is right through eager fans awaiting autographs.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday that there will be a dedicated skyway route to U.S. Bank Stadium for the next two home games.
This year, 50 families across Minnesota and the upper Midwest will receive a holiday to remember from the Best Christmas Ever.
Vikings fans were fired up from start to finish for the team's first official game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Adrian Peterson had to be carried by trainers through a bar to get his right knee looked at in the locker room.
Fans in the Twin Cities were out in full force for Sunday night's Vikings-Packers game at U.S. Bank Stadium, and had the lights out in honor of the late Prince.
The Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers have been playing each other for 55 years, and they have one of the best rivalries in the NFL.
The Minnesota Vikings sought an innovative and unique look for their new stadium that could be instantly recognized on national television.
In just two days, the Minnesota Vikings officially kick off the season in their brand new stadium. Vikings fans are already beginning their pregame preparations well before the actual matchup.
In addition to the dominant defensive line, athletic linebacking corps, imposing secondary, exciting receivers and the always electric Adrian Peterson, the Green Bay Packers will have to deal with street closures when they come to town this weekend.
More than 66,000 people are expected to come to U.S. Bank Stadium for this Sunday's Vikings game against the Packers.
Stevie Wonder and members of Prince's inner circle will highlight a family-sanctioned Prince tribute concert in St. Paul on Oct. 13.
The eight-minute show will reportedly pay tribute to the team's history, their fan base, and also Minnesota's own departed legend Prince.
Prince fans across the globe are waiting to hear if a tribute concert said to be held at U.S. Bank Stadium is going to happen.
Two dozen states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's legal authority to impose new global tariffs.
New data from the American Jewish Committee shows a strong surge in antisemitism across America. As it's happening, Jews in Minnesota are turning somewhere they typically haven't before — the gun range.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The husband of the Minnesota soldier killed last weekend in Kuwait says he hopes to honor her with a memorial greenhouse.
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
New data from the American Jewish Committee shows a strong surge in antisemitism across America. As it's happening, Jews in Minnesota are turning somewhere they typically haven't before — the gun range.
The husband of the Minnesota soldier killed last weekend in Kuwait says he hopes to honor her with a memorial greenhouse.
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
Several roads in Stearns County, Minnesota, are closed after a flatbed truck carrying propane crashed and started leaking, according to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office.
Police in Farmington, Minnesota, say a 14-year-old girl who went missing nearly a week ago has been "located safe."
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
Some opponents of the war in Iran debated the justification for the attacks Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol — leading to a protester’s arm being broken, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers are pushing for a law requiring health insurers to cover infertility treatment.
Minnesota lawmakers will push for insurance coverage for infertility treatment Thursday at the State Capitol.
Some Minnesota House Democrats think any federal immigration agents who lived in the state during Operation Metro Surge should pay state taxes.
Gas prices in Minnesota are climbing, mirroring a national trend experts say is at least in part caused by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
As the strikes from U.S. and Israel continue, and Iran strikes back, the violence and turmoil could have significant worldwide ramifications.
On Friday, hundreds of leaders from Minnesota food banks and food shelves came together in Brooklyn Center. Their goal is to find the best ways to help hungry families in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, and while food prices remain high.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
The first of five people charged with jury tampering and bribery in connection to Minnesota's Feeding Our Future scandal was sentenced Wednesday to nearly five years in prison.
One person is dead and others are injured in a crash early Wednesday involving a Ramsey County Sheriff's Office squad car in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
A man who claimed to provide services for children with autism in Minnesota but instead raked in millions of dollars from fraudulent Medicaid billings pleaded guilty on Monday.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of making violent threats toward Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, including multiple intimations she planned to shoot the GOP official.
A bipartisan group of Minnesota lawmakers are pushing for a law requiring health insurers to cover infertility treatment.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Minnesota on Monday sued Trump administration officials Dr. Mehmet Oz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an attempt to stop them from withholding $243 million in Medicaid spending, warning it may have to cut health care for low-income families if the funding is held back.
Thousands of Minnesotans enrolled in Medicaid take a total of millions of trips to their medical appointments each year through nonemergency medical transportation services, a federally required, taxpayer-funded program that's among more than a dozen others Minnesota determined to be at "high risk" for fraud.
Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her announced a $600 million plan on Tuesday to renovate the team's arena and connected venues.
The 80-year-old will play at Grand Casino Arena on Sept. 15. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.
Indiana ends a four-game skid with a commanding 77-47 win over Minnesota as Sam Alexis sparks an early blowout.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Kirill Kaprizov broke the franchise career goals record with 220, Mats Zuccarello, Brock Faber and Quinn Hughes each had a goal and assist and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 Tuesday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a sluggish first half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-110.
The Minnesota Wild filled a need at their weakest position ahead of the NHL trade deadline by acquiring center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
The month of March will be a pivotal one as Minnesota attempts to emerge from the shadow of massive fraud.
In the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, a bill to make it easier for someone to sue the federal government is advancing at the Minnesota Capitol.
Two major priorities are on a collision course in the Minnesota Legislature.
The GOP is promoting an aggressive anti-fraud agenda while the DFL is hammering hard on the immigration crackdown and the continuing fallout.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
Drivers beware. Cities are seeing an uptick in stolen cars this winter.
On the first day of the Minnesota Legislature, artificial intelligence is giving visitors and lawmakers at the State Capitol a new sense of security.
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.
Thursday is set to be a warm day, before some snow and rain moves in on Friday.
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.
Clouds will linger Thursday but mild air will push highs into the 50s with gradual melting.
Another foggy start Thursday in the metro, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Thursday's the calm before Friday's soggy storm in parts of Minnesota, with some fog and low clouds to start the day again.
Thursday is set to be a warm day, before some snow and rain moves in on Friday.
Elad Strohmayer, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest says he’d recommend anyone trying to leave Israel to contact the closest embassy.
The wife and mother of two was just days away from returning home from Kuwait.
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and Fulton Brewing is ready to help you celebrate.
Do you feel the impact when you lose an hour of sleep to daylight saving time? Are you looking forward to having it stay lighter at night later?