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Many came across the "tall and strange" object for the first time on Tuesday morning.
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
For nearly 50 years, the National UFO Reporting Center has tracked and investigated UFO sightings across the United States. In Minnesota alone, more than 2,100 sightings have been reported.
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
A Harvard professor believes he may have found fragments of alien technology from a meteor that landed in the waters off of Papua, New Guinea in 2014.
The interagency group will address the recent uptick of four "unidentified aerial phenomena" found in North America in the past nine days.
But there's no evidence so far of alien life, the Defense Department said Friday.
Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 32nd home run on Monday, one of four by the Seattle Mariners in their 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
While Minnesota grapples with security questions after the attack on two state lawmakers, protests and political speech continue.
An 18-year-old Richfield, Minnesota, man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his cousin.
A pair of Minnesota veterans graduated from a unique music program Monday afternoon, walking away with new skills and new guitars.
While Minnesota grapples with security questions after the attack on two state lawmakers, protests and political speech continue.
A pair of Minnesota veterans graduated from a unique music program Monday afternoon, walking away with new skills and new guitars.
Before Taelynn Gittins took over as head coach, the varsity team only had one win in 2023. In 2024, her first season as head coach, they improved to seven wins.
A Woodbury, Minnesota, woman who worked for Metro Transit police is dead after drowning in White Bear Lake on Sunday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
A Blaine man is accused of illegally buying dozens of guns that investigators say have, over the past five years, ended up tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young children in the summer of 2021.
A straight-line windstorm carved a damage path 10 miles wide through downtown Bemidji and in the southern Lake Bemidji area.
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods is tagging two executives — one current and one former — to run the company when President and CEO Jim Snee steps down next month.
A Minnesota nurses union is holding an unfair labor practice strike vote on Monday as thousands of employees are working without a contract, and others are facing a contract expiration at the end of the month.
A devastating storm ripped through northern Minnesota Friday night into Saturday bringing winds of over 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Forks branch.
Parades, concerts and gatherings are just some of the ways families and communities celebrate Juneteenth — but it's much more than just a party.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive.
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man whose experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
While Minnesota grapples with security questions after the attack on two state lawmakers, protests and political speech continue.
While Minnesota grapples with security questions after the attacks on two state lawmakers, protests and political speech continue. Jason Rantala shows why protestors were outside GOP headquarters, and why Republicans say it was distasteful.
Just two days after the U.S. sent B-2 bombers to destroy nuclear facilities in Iran, President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire in the Israeli-Iranian conflict. There has been no official word yet from Israel or Iran regarding the announcement.
There has been no official word yet from Israel or Iran, but a top Iranian diplomat sounded less definitive.
Minnesotans with ties to the Middle East are reacting after President Trump's announcement that the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Two Minnesota Lottery players have cause for celebration after purchasing winning tickets this weekend in the Twin Cities.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
The rush to DMV locations across Minnesota is calming since the REAL ID deadline passed a little more than a month ago, but it remains much busier than usual.
A cyberattack at food distributor United Natural Foods Incorporated has caused problems for its customers, which include Cub Foods, Whole Foods, and some co-ops.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
An 18-year-old Richfield, Minnesota, man has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his cousin.
Investigators say the shooting happened while vehicles were driving through the park, though the exact circumstances and how many people were involved are unknown.
Two women are recovering after they were shot in a vehicle on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis late Sunday, according to police.
Search warrants show police recovered nearly 50 firearms from the home of Vance Boelter, the man charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses earlier this month.
A Blaine man is accused of illegally buying dozens of guns that investigators say have, over the past five years, ended up tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young children in the summer of 2021.
A Minnesota nurses union is holding an unfair labor practice strike vote on Monday as thousands of employees are working without a contract, and others are facing a contract expiration at the end of the month.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
For many U.S. veterans, fear is spreading over rumors that an executive order signed by President Trump gives VA doctors the right to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats.
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 32nd home run on Monday, one of four by the Seattle Mariners in their 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Before Taelynn Gittins took over as head coach, the varsity team only had one win in 2023. In 2024, her first season as head coach, they improved to seven wins.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
With their 1-1 draw on Sunday, the Aurora have remained undefeated in the regular season with a record of 9-0-2.
Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 9-8 victory.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Officials say Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman were targeted because they were public servants.
Amid the horror and senseless violence in the shootings of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses, there are stories of heroism.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
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 Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the dew points will dip on Tuesday, creating a more comfortable day outside.
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures in the Twin Cities are expected to reach the low 80s, with less humidity than the last few days.
A straight-line windstorm carved a damage path 10 miles wide through downtown Bemidji and in the southern Lake Bemidji area.
Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the dew points will dip on Tuesday, creating a more comfortable day outside.
Summer just started, but after the weekend heatwave, you may already be tired of it. Being outside can make some people feel tired. Sonya from Lakeville noticed her lack of energy lately and asked us what summer fatigue is. WCCO's Jeff Wagner learned how to safely manage energy levels when the heat peaks.
While Minnesota grapples with security questions after the attacks on two state lawmakers, protests and political speech continue. Jason Rantala shows why protestors were outside GOP headquarters, and why Republicans say it was distasteful.
The Minnesota Air Guard's dual mission of readiness and responsibility is a huge contributor to protecting the homeland. Jonah Kaplan took flight with the Air Guard to learn about the close connection between what goes on here and what happens thousands of miles away in a story you'll see only on WCCO.
Just two days after the U.S. sent B-2 bombers to destroy nuclear facilities in Iran, President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire in the Israeli-Iranian conflict. There has been no official word yet from Israel or Iran regarding the announcement.