Minnesota veterans worried over government layoffs
There are fresh concerns about some Minnesota veterans who were laid off from their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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There are fresh concerns about some Minnesota veterans who were laid off from their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The helicopter carrying five Marines crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego.
Five U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains near San Diego are confirmed dead, the military said.
Multiple agencies were searching for a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter crew that went missing in Southern California.
The troops on the USS Bataan are part of a U.S. military presence ready to respond to any escalation in the volatile Mideast.
Trump political appointee and Marine Corps veteran Federico Klein was sentenced to almost six years in prison for attacking law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Three men who were found dead over the weekend at a North Carolina convenience store have been identified as Marine lance corporals stationed at nearby Camp Lejeune.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for second-degree intentional murder in a stabbing that happened last year in Crystal.
Police say two women, a man and a 13-year-old were taken to the hospital as a result of the attack.
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A central Minnesota man was injured last week when he fell from his tractor and the machine ran him over, authorities said.
Police in Mounds View, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were found dead inside a residence on Sunday evening.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for second-degree intentional murder in a stabbing that happened last year in Crystal.
Police say two women, a man and a 13-year-old were taken to the hospital as a result of the attack.
Police in Mounds View, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were found dead inside a residence on Sunday evening.
Ozone is the main concern that is causing an air quality alert Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says — but what exactly is ozone?
English soccer legend David Beckman is calling out Minnesota United FC for pouring salt on the wounds of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF after their 4-1 loss to the Loons on Saturday at St. Paul's Allianz Field.
A central Minnesota man was injured last week when he fell from his tractor and the machine ran him over, authorities said.
Ozone is the main concern that is causing an air quality alert Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says — but what exactly is ozone?
Crews in northeastern Minnesota are battling two wildfires on Monday, each having grown to hundreds of acres in size.
The agency says air quality is expected to reach the orange Air Quality Index (AQI) category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A canoeist has died after their boat capsized on Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
Police say a missing 13-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend in Minneapolis has been found safe.
Democrat Rob Sand also jumped into the closely-watched Iowa governor's race on Monday morning.
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
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.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for second-degree intentional murder in a stabbing that happened last year in Crystal.
Police in Mounds View, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were found dead inside a residence on Sunday evening.
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Officials say a physical altercation at a park in Apple Valley left an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to the face.
The officer who was attacked with the knife fired one round from their handgun, and the bullet hit the man in the arm
The Stillwater City Council approved final designs and plans for a new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital on Tuesday.
Federal funding cuts to mental health resources is leaving some Minnesotans in a lurch, unsure of whether or not they'll continue to have access to therapeutic and social services.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this might surprise you, but Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma in the country.
Minnesota adults with autism are thriving in the workplace.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
A real-life financial drama is playing out at several Twin Cities theaters as the Trump administration says it's pulling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to fund projects that reflect "creativity as prioritized by the President" instead.
The St. Paul Saints may be in for a rebrand after comedian John Oliver called out the team on his show "Last Week Tonight."
Mental health advocates say stories like "Thunderbolts*" are helping break stereotypes and making emotional struggles more relatable, especially for fans who grew up feeling misunderstood.
English soccer legend David Beckman is calling out Minnesota United FC for pouring salt on the wounds of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF after their 4-1 loss to the Loons on Saturday at St. Paul's Allianz Field.
Brooke McQuigge and Michela Cava scored two goals apiece and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 7-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6, extending their winning streak to eight games.
The former Penguins goaltender was named one of the top 25 players of the last 25 years.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
If you have student loans or are about to get them, things are changing.
Student loans from the application process to the payback are changing. In Talking Points, what borrowers need to know if they've defaulted and the future of loans.
Part of Minnesota's taxpayer funding has gone towards funding private schools since 1969, but now with a looming budget deficit Gov. Tim Walz is considering cutting funds.
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.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
The reopening of the fishing season has many wondering what the best conditions for fishing actually are – not only weather conditions, but even down to the hour of the day.
The first 100 days are a presidential milestone and a benchmark that dates back almost a century.
Tulip season is just beginning in Minnesota, a sign of incoming warmth.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're still in unseasonably hot weather for this time of year, but should see some relief within the next week, with cooler highs and more seasonable overnights.
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.
An air quality alert has been issued for western and central Minnesota. The hot stretch is expected to continue until Thursday, when there's some rain in the forecast.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we're getting a few more days of unseasonably hot weather, to be followed by a cooling-off that could bring us back down into the 50s next week.
We’ll see fire risk and air quality concerns in Minnesota Monday as the hot streak continues.
The U.S. and China on Monday announced that they would substantially lower tariffs for 90 days. The agreement was struck over the weekend in Switzerland.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're still in unseasonably hot weather for this time of year, but should see some relief within the next week, with cooler highs and more seasonable overnights.
An air quality alert has been issued for western and central Minnesota. The hot stretch is expected to continue until Thursday, when there's some rain in the forecast.
The Twin Cities and much of the state is under an air quality alert due to ground-level ozone.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.