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Outside the University of Minnesota medical center on Wednesday, right-to-life groups leveled serious allegations, claiming the university is breaking state law.
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Outside the University of Minnesota medical center on Wednesday, right-to-life groups leveled serious allegations, claiming the university is breaking state law.
University of Minnesota alumni and students from across the country are serving their communities Saturday.
U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said the national Republican Party has been hijacked by Donald Trump and his supporters.
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner was listed as out for Saturday's game at Maryland on Tuesday's depth chart.
A search is underway to locate the man responsible for running over a United States Marshal's Deputy who was attempting to serve an arrest warrant Thursday morning in Minneapolis.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday it has agreed to a two-year contract extension with men's hockey coach Don Lucia.
A Detroit-area workshop seeks to help immigrants create videos for a national history project. The workshop is Thursday and Friday at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn
University of Minnesota police are investigating a report of a sexual assault that happened early Sunday morning in St. Paul.
A new study by the University of Minnesota, Cornell University and the Minnesota Population Center found that mothers are overall less happy with parenting than fathers.
A student group's mural on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus has ignited conversation and controversy.
The University of Minnesota Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery that occurred on campus Thursday night.
Hundreds of students at the University of Minnesota staged a protest walk-out Friday morning, expressing their anger over the treatment of contingent faculty.
had Greenway and his wife Jenny broke ground on a new handicap accessible playground Tuesday. The $75,000 inclusive playground is at the Ronald McDonald house near the U of M.
When you pick your college major, is it also possible that you are picking your potential mate? Not exactly, but the odds are higher, according to a recent study
The parents of a University of Minnesota student who fell from a fifth story balcony over the weekend tell WCCO he has been in a terrible accident before.
A 19-year-old University of Minnesota student is fighting to recover after falling from a fifth floor balcony over the weekend.
The University of Minnesota opens a new multi-million dollar bee research facility next month.
A 19-year-old man is in the hospital after falling from a fifth floor balcony near the University of Minnesota.
With a new position coach, a couple of junior-college transfers in the starting lineup and another as a key backup, Minnesota's offensive line has undergone a significant change in identity.
Former University of Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill hosted a book signing event that raised nearly $200,000 for his epilepsy fund.
Mike Sherels doesn't remember five days last month. Five days when his life changed. Five days spent in ICU, on a ventilator, near death.
Last October, health concerns forced former Gopher football coach Jerry Kill to step away from the game he loved. Now, he's sharing his inspirational story in a new book.
Tracy Claeys was a defensive coordinator for 15 years at four different schools before taking over as head coach at Minnesota, so he knows a thing or two about making adjustments to the game plan on the fly.
Under a new law that went into effect Aug. 1, all incoming college freshmen in Minnesota must undergo sexual assault training.
A number of students in the Twin Cities area are heading back to school Monday. Students with Minneapolis Public Schools are beginning classes Monday.
Advocates tout domestic production as critical, while critics say it's not worth the trade-off in this sensitive location.
Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota's other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1.
Kylese Perryman claims his rights were violated, saying investigators carelessly and incorrectly identified him as the man responsible for a violent felony. He spent five days in jail, 30 days on home monitoring and, after 52 days, charges were eventually dropped.
The bench is positioned so that the sunset is clearly visible in the evening, a daily event that Mollie Merkel says reminds her of Fletcher.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Kylese Perryman claims his rights were violated, saying investigators carelessly and incorrectly identified him as the man responsible for a violent felony. He spent five days in jail, 30 days on home monitoring and, after 52 days, charges were eventually dropped.
The bench is positioned so that the sunset is clearly visible in the evening, a daily event that Mollie Merkel says reminds her of Fletcher.
Abdinasir Mahamed Abshir is the 23rd defendant to be sentenced in the $250 million pandemic fraud scheme.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is seeking to vacate his state murder conviction in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Fifty-year-old Amanda Merriman pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicle homicide for the April 11 crash.
Advocates tout domestic production as critical, while critics say it's not worth the trade-off in this sensitive location.
Authorities believe the driver of the pickup truck did not see the motorcyclist due to "the upward slope of the roadway," the sheriff's office said.
A member of the Minnesota National Guard is accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at Fort Ripley during training in 2022, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
Williams and Hall Outfitters in Ely has been in business for 33 years.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Surveillance video shows the struggle before an ICE agent shot an immigrant through a door. The head of ICE said, that agent lied about what led to the gunfire. He's charged here in Minnesota, and in jail in Texas. This evening, it appears the Lone Star state's governor has no plans to hand him over. As Jason Rantala reports: Minnesota is now suing to try to get Christian Castro extradited.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday issued an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area, according to his office. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to stop issuing leases and permits in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed.
Twin Cities community, education, faith, labor and healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday morning to condemn reports of federal surveillance targeting progressive groups during Operation Metro Surge earlier this year.
Twin Cities community, education, faith, labor and healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday morning to condemn reports of federal surveillance during Operation Metro Surge.
For generations of Minnesotans, the Dayton's Santa Bear has been a holiday tradition.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
Abdinasir Mahamed Abshir is the 23rd defendant to be sentenced in the $250 million pandemic fraud scheme.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is seeking to vacate his state murder conviction in the 2020 killing of George Floyd, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Fifty-year-old Amanda Merriman pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicle homicide for the April 11 crash.
A member of the Minnesota National Guard is accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at Fort Ripley during training in 2022, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
A Fridley, Minnesota, man is accused of stealing over $300,000 by billing for Medicaid services that he did not provide.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota's other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1.
Drake Lindsey gives the Minnesota Gophers a reliable quarterback to center their offense around after a promising first season as the starter.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Josh Bell's two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
With the season opener around the corner at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, there's a big question: Which passer will pass the other?
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says skies will clear out overnight, and tomorrow will be sunny with highs in the lower 80s.
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 Chris Shaffer says isolated showers will clear out this evening.
Scattered thunderstorms develop Tuesday evening through mid-evening south of the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Warm but with low humidity Wednesday, likely the nicest day of the week, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says skies will clear out overnight, and tomorrow will be sunny with highs in the lower 80s.
In a sweeping action Tuesday, Minnesota's governor banned mining near the Boundary Waters. An executive order from DFL Governor Tim Walz blocks new permits for projects and directs the DNR to re-examine current leases. It's the latest move in a decades-long, back-and-forth debate. WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh traveled to the Ely area this spring to look at what mining means to Minnesotans on a deeper level. She discovered that in a place where most have a mining connection, the answer can be complicated and the stakes are high.
A special space dedicated to a dearly missed little boy. The mother of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel spoke to friends and neighbors tonight. He died during the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis last summer. Tonight's community gathering focused on remembering the joy Fletcher felt at one of his favorite places. Conor Wight was there.
The former police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd is trying to get his state charges dismissed, again.
An attorney says technology led police to arrest the wrong guy. Now, after three years of fighting, that man is getting some redemption. Ubah Ali spoke with an expert who says AI should be a tool that leads to a tip, not a final judgment.