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A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
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A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
Minnesota looks to bounce back against Northwestern from a loss at No. 20 North Carolina last week.
The University of Minnesota confirmed on Thursday that a 2021 breach of a university database may have compromised personal information of students and staff dating back to 1989.
Jason Rantala explains why students say the delay is costing them more than money.
Some students at the University of Minnesota say they've already paid rent to live at Identity Dinkytown in Minneapolis, but the building isn't even finished. They've asked for refunds and lease terminations to no avail.
Darius Taylor ran for 193 of Minnesota's 296 yards and a touchdown, and the Gophers pulled away in the second half to beat Eastern Michigan 25-6.
The University of Minnesota hit the "like" button on a massive new Facebook facility in the metro.
Dragan Kesich kicked a 47-yard field goal for Minnesota as time expired after Daniel Jackson's toe-tap touchdown catch from Athan Kaliakmanis tied the game with 2:32 left, and the Gophers beat Nebraska 13-10 to ruin Huskers coach Matt Rhule's debut on Thursday night.
Golden Gopher football season is finally here, and fans are fired up.
Roughly 5,000 first-year students will be moving onto campus through Tuesday.
The victim, who officials say is not affiliated with the U, suffered a stab wound to the chest.
The University of Minnesota confirms that it has notified state and federal agencies of a potentially significant data breach.
Few details were immediately available, but U officials say that they "became aware that an unauthorized party claimed to possess sensitive data allegedly taken from the University's systems" late last month.
Adjunct professor Lee Frelich from the University of Minnesota's Center for Forest Ecology talks about the recent wildfires.
Long summer days can bring heat and they can bring inconsistent rain - both creating challenges for what soil scientists say is the most important layer of our ground: the topsoil. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames learns how climate change could make it even tougher.
University of Minnesota police say they're searching for information about what they're calling "unwanted sexual contact" during the Beyoncé concert a few weeks ago.
University of Minnesota police say they're searching for information about what they're calling "unwanted sexual contact" during the Beyoncé concert a few weeks ago.
Wren Warne-Jacobsen won her first national title last week at the 2023 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships in San Jose, California.
A decades-long research study from the University of Minnesota has linked the long-term consumption of artificial sweeteners to increased body fat.
Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2021. It's also the second-leading cause of death for ages 20 to 34.
Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2021. It's also the second-leading cause of death for ages 20 to 34.
Following the recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court ending affirmative action in higher education, the University of Minnesota updated their policy to no longer consider race, ethnicity, legacy, or employment at the university as a factor of admission.
Attention, BeyHive: There are still plenty of tickets available for Beyoncé's concert in Minneapolis this week - and many are actually relatively cheap.
The fight against invasive buckthorn has been an ongoing battle for years in Minnesota.
The fight against invasive buckthorn has been an ongoing battle for years in Minnesota. But now, researchers are looking to something else found in nature.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Ryan Jeffers had three hits, including one of three Minnesota home runs, and Michael A.
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned a shutdown would cause a setback for the air travel system, which just stabilized from the post-pandemic travel boom.
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures.
On Sept. 23, Head Coach Rachel Grev celebrated her 500th win, and the big achievement snuck up on her.
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
A Minneapolis homeowner is pleading for help after his property was taken over by people living in tents.
According to the proposed plan, opponents say Summit Avenue would lose 6 feet of green space to make away for an elevated bike lane, a buffer and space for cars.
A family is calling for justice, after a car hit and killed a mother and injured two of her children. For the first time, family members of Annalee Wright are sharing their heartbreak.
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
A dairy farm is suing the historic Hastings Creamery for allegedly failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk.
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, and the Washington Post has reported that Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota, may be at the top of the list of possible replacements.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
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.
This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned a shutdown would cause a setback for the air travel system, which just stabilized from the post-pandemic travel boom.
Supporters of a proposed ballot measure for congressional age limits in North Dakota are suing to be able to use out-of-state petition circulators to gather signatures.
During her decades on Capitol Hill, Feinstein made important inroads on issues ranging from gun control to the CIA’s interrogation tactics.
Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, was one of the 19 defendants in the Trump Fulton County 2020 election interference case.
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Charles Stevens-Thigpen, 36, and Kardell Baraka Jackson, 49, have both charged with second-degree assault and felony ineligible possession of a firearm.
Presley Peltier, 27, who was driving a stolen Hyundai Tuscon, collided into a classic car driven by Andrew Hyde, charges state.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
The controversy appeared to be resolved last week when Attorney General Keith Ellison clarified that SROs are able to use force as long as the force is reasonable.
It's still a few months until Christmas but a grinch has already hit the heart of a holiday destination.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
The new 7,000-square-foot HealthPartners Institute Clinical Simulation Center is now open.
A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court's ruling that abortion is legal.
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Ryan Jeffers had three hits, including one of three Minnesota home runs, and Michael A.
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
On Sept. 23, Head Coach Rachel Grev celebrated her 500th win, and the big achievement snuck up on her.
The Minnesota Wild have signed right wing Mats Zuccarello to a two-year, $8.25 million contract extension.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
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.
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.
Summer isn't giving up just yet; it'll be uncomfortably hot and humid this weekend before it starts to cool down again next week.
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 Lisa Meadows says storms linger through about 5 a.m. Saturday and then rain chances decrease through the day.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows is tracking severe storms in southwest Minnesota.
After some possible storms in the north and west on Friday, the weekend will feel like summer.
Summer isn't giving up just yet; it'll be uncomfortably hot and humid this weekend before it starts to cool down again next week.
Before the marathon on Sunday, some people are taking part in a 5K and 10K.
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
Armstrong and St. Thomas Academy got our attention tonight and the attention of fans. That's where we find Ren Clayton.
Several games were delayed, postponed or canceled Friday due to thunderstorms rolling in from the west.