University of Minnesota Dance Team rallies around dad after cancer diagnosis
For 10 years, a Burnsville dad never missed any of his daughters' dance competitions. That was until a fast-progressing cancer sidelined him.
For 10 years, a Burnsville dad never missed any of his daughters' dance competitions. That was until a fast-progressing cancer sidelined him.
Some of the nation's best college hackers are in Minnesota to find solutions to real world business problems.
Research being done this winter could greatly help farmers in the summer.
Research being done this winter could greatly help farmers in the summer. The University of Minnesota is now using artificial intelligence and satellites to help farmers detect aphid infestations. John Lauritsen shows us how it works
Rock royalty Aerosmith reposts the U of M Dance Team's viral "Dream On" routine, recognizing the team for their creativity and impact.
A man who allegedly threatened violence at the University of Minnesota campus last week said he did so to get the attention of the U.S. government, charging documents state.
The New Year kicked off the start of the Gophers gymnastics season. They've won their first four meets of the year so far.
This year's jazz routine is to the song, "Dream On" by Aerosmith. It's a tribute to the team's 2004 performance to the same song, which was the first year the team became double national champions.
Performances of college dance teams competing in Orlando this weekend are garnering millions of views on TikTok and other social media sites. One of them being from the University of Minnesota. Click here to see more.
Researchers were hoping to deploy collars to seven male bucks and seven female does Friday morning, but the helicopter had to stop flying briefly due to thin ice, as researchers and deer were falling through into shallow water.
As the point guard for the Gophers, it's usually Amaya Battle who is the subject of sports photography, but lately she's reversed roles — shooting games with an expert eye.
Investigators say in several public Facebook posts, that man threatened to shoot students at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus. Law enforcement found him more than 100 miles west of the university. WCCO's Allen Henry has the latest from Watson.
There's a sense of relief on campus this evening. Police say they found and arrested the man who threatened to shoot people at the University of Minnesota.
"I got the alert this morning. I talked to my dad about it, he was telling me to be careful," student Sydnee Petersen said.
University of Minnesota officials say that the man who earlier threatened to shoot people on the Twin Cities campus has been located and "contained" in Chippewa County.
University of Minnesota police are on high alert after someone made threats online.
Law enforcement agencies are searching Thursday for 41-year-old Joseph Mark Rongstad, who they said made a "specific threat" to shoot people at the Unversity of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus.
The University of Minnesota issued an alert Thursday morning about a threat made about shooting people on the Twin Cities campus.
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office says it was tipped off to a social media post on Thursday morning about a threat to its staff and U students. Deputies searched the suspect's home Thursday morning.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are trying to limit heart issues that are sometimes a side effect of treating breast cancer with a little help from AI.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are trying to limit heart issues that are sometimes a side effect of treating breast cancer with a little help from AI. Caroline Cummings reports on the project that could improve patient outcomes.
Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 20 points shooting 8 for 11 and Pharrel Payne scored 13 points and Minnesota beat Ball State 80-63 in game it never trailed.
A night out near campus turned into a nightmare for three young women. All three went to the hospital. Now, police are investigating whether someone slipped something in their drinks. David Schuman went to the Dinkytown bar where the investigation is focused.
Two teenagers and a third unidentified woman were treated this weekend for what police are calling "similar symptoms of illness and alcohol-related issues."
It’s official: the University of Minnesota Medical School is set to expand in St. Cloud. Collaborators put pen to paper this morning finalizing the first expansion in decades. Beret Leone has the details.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
Several protesters were arrested on Tuesday morning at the University of Minnesota, where they had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment to demand the university divest from companies and academic institutions they say support Israel.
A driver was airlifted to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus, a dump truck and a minivan Tuesday morning in the northwest metro.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Several protesters were arrested on Tuesday morning at the University of Minnesota, where they had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment to demand the university divest from companies and academic institutions they say support Israel.
A driver was airlifted to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus, a dump truck and a minivan Tuesday morning in the northwest metro.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
Dozens of students and parents rallied to support diversity programs, but some board members are threatening to block the budget of the state's largest district if it doesn't make some major changes.
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life and another is expected to recover after a shooting in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
Researchers say if help doesn't arrive soon, the deep, dark boreal forests we know in northern Minnesota could become mostly grasslands within the next 50 years.
A Minnesota state senator was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of burglarizing a Detroit Lakes home, according to police.
Police in southern Minnesota arrested multiple people Saturday after finding thousands of pills containing fentanyl.
WCCO's Allen Henry breaks down rules and expectations now that weed is legal in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment set up by the UMN Divest coalition was raided Tuesday morning on the University of Minnesota’s east bank campus in Minneapolis, leading to several arrests.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell was charged Tuesday with burglary after investigators say she broke into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home through a window early Monday morning.
Follow live updates as former President Donald Trump's criminal trial resumes in New York.
No formal charges have been filed against Sen. Nicole Mitchell.
Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of burglarizing a Detroit Lakes home, according to police. Mitchell has not yet been formally charged.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
There's a state recovery fund for families who are out of money for a loss due to a contractor, but there's a gap in the law — a contractor with one specialty is exempt from paying into the fund.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay implementation of a controversial ordinance establishing a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city.
The Minneapolis City Council will be considering delaying the implementation of the rideshare ordinance by two months.
A Minnesota man is accused of sexually exploiting children abroad.
A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week.
The trial of the first seven defendants in what federal prosecutors call the largest pandemic-era fraud case in the country is underway.
A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life and another is expected to recover after a shooting in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon.
Around 7:30 p.m., residents of Hennepin County received a message instructing them to shelter in place due to police activity in Robbinsdale.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
Eight years ago this week, music icon Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose at his Paisley Park estate.
La Raza's mission is to bring music, news and community to more than 200,000 Latinos in the Twin Cities.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Eight years after Prince died from an accidental fentanyl overdose, thousands of his fans are flocking to the Twin Cities.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The 2024 NFL draft starts Thursday night, and fans — and even many other teams — are eagerly waiting to see what the Minnesota Vikings will do.
Max Kepler had two hits and three RBIs in his return from the injured list and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling starting pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul and reinstated right fielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list.
After one of the best seasons in franchise history, two Minnesota Timberwolves players and head coach Chris Finch are finalists for major NBA awards.
Robin Lod had a goal and two assists and Minnesota United ended Charlotte FC's 13-match unbeaten run at home dating to last season with a 3-0 victory.
It may have been more than 25 years ago, but Jesse Ventura's 1998 win for governor stands out as one of he most successful third-party runs in U.S. history.
This weekend, Minnesota has seen the celebration of all things green — as in marijuana. Leading the charge was former Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has his own marijuana startup. As Esme Murphy reports, Ventura’s long legacy also includes one of the most successful third-party candidacies in recent American history.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy Republican Sen. Julia Coleman, the ranking Republican on the Senate education policy committee about the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke Don Ryan, the program manager for Safe Communities, about their efforts to engage with truant students. At the capitol, Murphy spoke with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski about the legislative effort underway to address the issue.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
It's a yearly expense that Minnesota drivers often aren't too fond of paying. Bill from Otsego wanted to know: How do they calculate license tab fees? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says after a sunny start to Tuesday, more clouds and showers will arrive in the Twin Cities by midday.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
We'll have a dry, sunny morning in the Twin Cities, but showers will arrive around midday.
After a sunny start to Tuesday, more clouds and showers will arrive in the Twin Cities by midday.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says after a sunny start to Tuesday, more clouds and showers will arrive in the Twin Cities by midday.
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment set up by the UMN Divest coalition was raided Tuesday morning on the University of Minnesota’s east bank campus in Minneapolis, leading to several arrests.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell was charged Tuesday with burglary after investigators say she broke into her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home through a window early Monday morning.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Midwest Car Search and its owner this morning, accusing him of targeting Spanish-speaking customers with low credit scores.
Now that the tax deadline is behind us, you can take a little breath. But, your annual tax return can serve as a useful roadmap to advance toward your long-term goals.