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Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were back in the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday to express their solidarity with veterans who lost their jobs at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
There are fresh concerns about some Minnesota veterans who were laid off from their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
A former Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center employee, who wished to remain anonymous, recently shared her experience after being fired.
Brooklyn Park police are looking for a vehicle that fled from the scene of an accident early Saturday morning.
A chance meeting at George Floyd square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central Neighborhood of South Minneapolis.
Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
This week's stretch of warm and sunny weather continues into the weekend.
One person is dead and two more are injured after colliding with one another on Highway 35 South of 210 Avenue South of the village of Milltown, officials say.
Brooklyn Park police are looking for a vehicle that fled from the scene of an accident early Saturday morning.
A chance meeting at George Floyd square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central Neighborhood of South Minneapolis.
Federal officials on Friday confirmed to WCCO that agents executed a new search warrant against a St. Paul nonprofit allegedly schemed with Feeding Our Future and its founder Aimee Bock to defraud millions of dollars from the government.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
The 67-year-old Roseville, Minnesota, man is charged with 12 counts of possessing pornographic work involving a minor, according to a criminal complaint filed in Ramsey County.
Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore is one step closer to being restored after crews completed the first phase of an improvement project.
A Minnesota mother has been arrested and will be charged with murder after her toddler's death was ruled a homicide, police said.
Officials say two people were hospitalized after a suspected drunken driver struck another motorist head-on Thursday near Duluth, Minnesota, just seconds after narrowly hitting a police officer's squad car.
Authorities believe they have found the man responsible for fatally shooting a woman and leaving her body at an abandoned property south of the Twin Cities in January.
Police in central Minnesota say they've seen an uptick in car thefts in recent weeks and are warning residents to be vigilant.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says the woman's family member asked for a welfare check around 9 p.m.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
A boat that's been rusting away on an island in the St. Croix River for almost a year has been moved.
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A chance meeting at George Floyd square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central Neighborhood of South Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala.
Inside the Qdoba restaurant in Hutchinson, the crew is preparing to help one of their own who is in a hospital in Minneapolis, fighting for his life.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its clinics in Minnesota and four of six in Iowa within a year.
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong accidentally vetoed $35 million for the state's housing budget.
Twin Cities religious leaders gathered at Minneapolis City Hall on Friday for an interfaith prayer service to commemorate George Floyd five years after his death.
A bipartisan effort to establish a new state watchdog agency to crack down on fraud in public programs won't advance this year, former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman said Friday.
A special session of the Minnesota Legislature is headed for after Memorial Day weekend as lawmakers continue to sort through unresolved bills that will make up the next two-year state budget.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
A Twin Cities chef says opening her dream spot has turned into a nightmare.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
Brooklyn Park police are looking for a vehicle that fled from the scene of an accident early Saturday morning.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
A Minnesota mother has been arrested and will be charged with murder after her toddler's death was ruled a homicide, police said.
Officials say two people were hospitalized after a suspected drunken driver struck another motorist head-on Thursday near Duluth, Minnesota, just seconds after narrowly hitting a police officer's squad car.
A Minneapolis woman has been sentenced by a federal judge to over four years in prison and ordered to pay just over $5 million in restitution for her role in the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Skin is the human body's largest organ, helping to protect against germs and regulating body temperature. As important as it is to use sunscreen, experts say it's also important to know how to apply it correctly.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
The St. Paul Saints say Thursday night's home game against the Norfolk Tides at St. Paul's CHS Field is dubbed "Plain Night," promising "it's going to be meh."
Ty France hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Friday night for their 15th win in 17 games.
Napheesa Collier had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx used a late run to rally and beat the Connecticut Sun 76-70.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been named to the All-NBA Second Team, marking the second straight season he's been named to the prestigious list of top players.
Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme was able to find peace amid the boos and criticism she's faced during much of her rookie season.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform. In Talking Points -- Esme Murphy spoke with Michael Harrison, the lead investigator for Effective Law Enforcement for All, an independent evaluator, about their findings.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform.
Esme Murphy speaks with both DFL and GOP House leaders on the issue of health insurance for the undocumented.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
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.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
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.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
This week's stretch of warm and sunny weather continues into the weekend.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says you can expect another quiet and sunny week ahead with seasonable temperatures in the 70s before creeping up to the 80s by next week.
WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures on Memorial Day will start out in the low 50s and rise to around 70.
WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says parts of northern Minnesota could be impacted by wildfire smoke from Canada on Saturday.
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On WCCO Saturday Morning, a special performance from artists give you a taste of what you can expect at the Flint Hills Family Festival at the end of the month.
The Flint Hills Family Festival is bringing some of the most renowned artists to Minneapolis at the end of this month, and you don't want to miss it. WCCO's Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso interview one of the festival's organizers to find out how you can get involved.
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