Auditor Investigating Use Of 2 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.
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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.
Caribou Coffee is bringing boozy coffee drinks to U.S. Bank Stadium.
Marcus and Rachel Rubenstein are figuring out how to balance life and work as a married couple jointly serving their congregation.
Braden Smith had 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 10 rebounds before departing early as No. 6 Purdue blew out Minnesota 85-57.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Marcus and Rachel Rubenstein are figuring out how to balance life and work as a married couple jointly serving their congregation.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools on Tuesday, alleging the district is violating Title VII by discriminating against teachers based on their race, gender and national origin, per the complaint.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
Minneapolis city leaders say a U.S. citizen was wrongfully arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents because he looks Somali.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
U.S. Navy veteran Robert "Red" Burrow is a living example of not giving up. Burrow used and sold drugs until a prison sentence and introduction to MACV changed his life. Now, he works to connect people to resources.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
Messy road conditions continue on Wednesday morning due to a winter storm that dropped plowable snow in parts of the state.
A winter storm that moved into Minnesota on Tuesday is wrapping up Wednesday morning after dropping several inches of snow on parts of the state.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
President Donald Trump's former attorney in battleground Wisconsin is alleging that a judge presiding over his case and that of two other Trump aides charged with felonies related to the 2020 election is guilty of misconduct and must step aside.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
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.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Tensions are ratcheting up again in the Caribbean after the U.S. seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Two people were killed in separate shootings less than an hour apart in Minneapolis Wednesday night, police said.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
A Minneapolis officer fired their gun in a confrontation with an armed suspect early Thursday, but no one was hurt, the police chief said.
Shardai Allen and eight others are accused of purchasing fentanyl pills from suppliers in Phoenix and hiding them inside stuffed animals.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
The three-day music festival announced next year's lineup on Tuesday, which features headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and The Strokes.
Rod Stewart, one of the bestselling musicians of all time, is bringing his legendary voice and decades worth of hits to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Early in the winter season, there are always good nonconference matchups in Minnesota, including Friday, when the Chanhassen girls basketball team visited Blaine. Plus, see the results of other exciting prep games in Minneapolis, Shakopee, Andover and other areas in the state.
Braden Smith had 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 10 rebounds before departing early as No. 6 Purdue blew out Minnesota 85-57.
It's the first time in Head Coach Keegan Cook's era that the Gophers are heading to the Sweet 16.
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' five-game winning streak was snapped by the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a 108-105 defeat.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
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."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
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.
Colder air takes over Friday and continues to tighten its grip through the weekend, 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.
Thursday will start out quiet before a round of light snow slips across the state through the afternoon.
Thursday will bring a light round of snow, then the weekend cold settles in.
Thursday temperatures will be in the teens to low 20s throughout the state. Another chance for snow arrives on Friday. The weekend will see single-digit temps with temps feeling like they're below zero. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days and shares when we could have a NEXT Weather Alert.
Colder air takes over Friday and continues to tighten its grip through the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A St. Paul couple is putting their marriage to work, literally, in a way that makes them not just unique to Minnesota, but to the country.
Amazon employees are packing a lot of orders before Christmas. WCCO got an inside look.
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is suing Minneapolis Public Schools, accusing the district of teacher discrimination.
Several instances of gun violence are under investigation in Minneapolis, plus more of the day’s top stories.