Minneapolis fire truck helps replace Uptown VFW flag
Firefighters partnered with veterans to replace a worn out flag pole and replace the old Stars and Stripes at Uptown’s VFW.
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Firefighters partnered with veterans to replace a worn out flag pole and replace the old Stars and Stripes at Uptown’s VFW.
A business in Minneapolis' Uptown is warning that a new project could shut down more small businesses in a different stretch of town. Ashley Grams heard those concerns at the site of a new construction project on Lyndale Avenue.
Years of drug use and crime have Uptown business owners on the ropes, but Minneapolis is hoping to change course with a brand new strategy.
The press conference comes just about a month after 100 concerned citizens lined up to share their thoughts on the once-bustling neighborhood.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O'Hara and other city leaders outlined ongoing efforts to improve safety and livability in the city's Uptown neighborhood during a news conference Tuesday morning.
Minneapolis city leaders say they're working to improve Uptown.
Husband and wife duo Sheila and Marcos Ayala moved to Minnesota in 2000, but always missed the food from back home. Now they’re moving their suburban shop into the city, hoping to be part of the Uptown revival.
There is little debate that people don't want drug needles littering sidewalks and yards. However, there is a big debate in Minneapolis about whether it should be illegal to possess needles and syringes. Some members of the City Council say arresting people carrying drug paraphernalia doesn't help the problem. They're following the lead of state lawmakers. Ashley Grams has the pushback from business leaders.
Police say four people are behind bars and six guns are off the street following a brazen chase involving a stolen car.
A 60-year-old Twin Cities summer tradition has a new home and a new name.
Five Minneapolis neighborhood associations will bring together leaders, businesses, neighbors and stakeholders together on Wednesday evening to reimagine Uptown, the area hit hard by the pandemic and the killings of George Floyd and Winston Smith.
Firefighters had to contend with poor weather conditions as they battled a fire in Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
Louis Hunter shares about the restaurant’s focus on vegan, scratch-made food.
For decades, the Uptown Art Fair has been fixature in the Uptown neighborhood drawing thousands, but the event will no longer happen in the popular neighborhood.
A fire that's since been extinguished closed a Cub Foods grocery store in Uptown Minneapolis on Friday morning.
At a new coffee shop in Uptown, every cup tells a story.
The popular Uptown restaurant run by award-winning chef Ann Kim will be closing its doors on Aug. 30.
A family is out of their home and their neighbors are out of patience after a fire tore through a home in Uptown.
Fire crews had a difficult time finding working hydrants to keep a large house fire from spreading early Wednesday morning in Uptown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Fire Department crews had a hard time finding working hydrants to keep a large house fire from spreading early Tuesday morning near Bde Maka Ska.
Charred boxes, beams, and even a car's bumper were all trashed by a suspicious fire in Uptown. Police think someone set dumpsters and garbage cans on fire in the Minneapolis neighborhood. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the toll fire is having on an Uptown staple.
A shocking new video shows a robber and two accomplices target a woman in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood.
Some might say the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis is at a pivot point right now. David Schuman looks at where things stand with struggling businesses in the area and how a bounce-back is already underway.
Three people have been shot overnight in a popular nightlife area of Minneapolis. Police say it happened outside Casablanca Night Club early this morning in Lyn-Lake. Our Jason Rantala has the latest.
Police said they think there was an altercation that escalated to gunfire.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Board President Tom Olsen said the significance came to light after an archeological study was completed last year, when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to install fencing around the dog park area.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae advisory for Lake Nokomis' main beach and 50th Street beach due to blue-green algae.
Metro Transit claims its safety and security plan is working.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Board President Tom Olsen said the significance came to light after an archeological study was completed last year, when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted to install fencing around the dog park area.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae advisory for Lake Nokomis' main beach and 50th Street beach due to blue-green algae.
Metro Transit claims its safety and security plan is working.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
On Tuesday, artist Leon Hushcha entered his studio in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis to find dozens of his original paintings and prints were gone.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said. He died at the scene.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Several people were fishing at the time of the incident and witnesses told investigators the teen had been fishing about 75 to 100 yards from the dock when he fell from the kayak.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
Bill Pulte is best known for pushing prosecutions of the president’s perceived adversaries.
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News projects.
MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
Metro Transit claims its safety and security plan is working.
On Tuesday, artist Leon Hushcha entered his studio in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis to find dozens of his original paintings and prints were gone.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
For the fifth year in a row, Minneapolis police are partnering with Hennepin County, state and federal law enforcement agencies for a targeted campaign they call "Operation Safe Summer."
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reexamining over 5,000 Medicaid service providers across the state in an effort to combat fraud.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
In 2021, Sarah Siedschlag was diagnosed with breast cancer after finishing a marathon the week before.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Erick Fedde pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in 10 months as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0.
The Minnesota Vikings made one thing clear when they introduced new general manager Nolan Teasley on Wednesday: he may be the new man in charge of the roster, but he's not the only leader in the room.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Luke Keaschall and Tristan Gray drove in two runs apiece in a bottom-of-the-order attack for the Minnesota Twins in beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 and delivering right-hander Davis Martin a rare loss.
A year ago this week, it all came together for Emma Kvant, with state titles in the 200 and 400 meter races, setting a state record in the latter.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there's a chance for severe weather tomorrow.
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 humidity will start creeping up tomorrow.
Strong-to-severe thunderstorms enter western Minnesota Wednesday evening, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Daytime Thursday looks dry, with some sun and low 80s but humidity creeping up, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there's a chance for severe weather tomorrow.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the unlikely story behind one of the only Stabburs in the United States.
Church leaders and activists are reacting to the decision not to file state charges against protesters who stormed a service in St. Paul. Ubah Ali has more on the complicated decision in a story already garnering national attention.
Minneapolis park leaders say a beloved dog park is actually a sacred site with deep meaning for Dakota tribes. Park leaders are pushing forward with plans to close the park, while dog owners are pushing for other options. Ashley Grams was at the meeting and joins us with more on the decision.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says humidity will start creeping up tomorrow.