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Wallethub released its list of best and worst states for singles, and here’s how Minnesota ranks on the list.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday. While we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday for tonight's Good Question.
If you're looking for a romantic dinner option you can make at home this Valentine's Day, Smack Shack can help! Chef and owner Josh Thoma visits the WCCO Kitchen to show off some delicious ideas.
Travis Loeschen and Celeste Nelson, center directors of Mathnasium, break down some fun, hands-on learning activities for this Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there are endless ways to say “I love you.” Jennifer Bevan from Bachman’s visits WCCO to share some ideas.
A recent survey found only one in five people in a relationship felt like their partner is their soulmate.
A couple celebrates 30 years of love that started on a crowded train platform in Amsterdam, and ended with a home in Minnesota.
Abdallah Candies in Apple Valley is gearing up for big business for the sweetest day of the year.
The next round of snow will hit Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday, just as Valentine's Day dinner plans are getting underway.
You could find two loves of your life this Valentine’s Day at Fridley’s Forgotten Star Brewing Company!
Katherine Gyolai had heard horror stories about people with intellectual disabilities getting scammed online, so she started a matchmaking service called Find Love Safely.
Research has found staying home and watching TV together can provide benefits for close relationships.
Alex Merritt, the Love Engineer, joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to talk about taking off the pressure of being single this Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day is over, but scammers are still using romance to defraud victims.
Residents at Croixdale Senior Living received a slew of love letters for Valentine's Day with the help of Senior Helpers.
Healing broken hearts is the main aim of the Valentine's Day Widow Outreach Project. With inspiration from a similar program in North Carolina, a Minnesota woman has turned to her community to help bless those facing this day of love without theirs.
"Take it day by day and know that you can get to a really beautiful place on the other side if you can just hold on," said mom Jessie Smith.
Shayla Reaves visits a beloved Twin Cities chocolate factory to show you how it all comes together on Valentine’s Day.
Some hometown heroes are spreading the love this Valentine's Day at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital.
One year ago, newborn Maddy Smith was diagnosed with end-stage heart failure. As Beret Leone explains, the Smiths are celebrating a much different Valentine's Day this year thanks to a donor's gift.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
If your money is going towards a Valentine's Day gift, the clock is ticking.
If your money is going towards a Valentine's Day gift, the clock is ticking.
"Originally, I thought it would be awesome to get all 50 states. Then it just exploded. We were getting tons a day. One day we got about a hundred cards. They were just so excited."
A man faces a murder charge after allegedly stealing another man's vehicle in Minneapolis and dragging and running over the owner when he tried to stop the theft.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith spoke for hours on the Senate floor Wednesday night in an attempt to block a vote to lift a mining ban near the Boundary Waters.
Thursday will be warm, dry and breezy in the Twin Cities, while other parts of Minnesota will face extreme fire risk.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.
A man faces a murder charge after allegedly stealing another man's vehicle in Minneapolis and dragging and running over the owner when he tried to stop the theft.
A viral TikTok creator known for giving away food and cash is banned from all city parks in St. Paul, Minnesota, until Oct. 3 after officials said he harassed "vulnerable adults" at a location. WCCO spoke with Josh Liljenquist and is hearing from advocates on both sides of the issue.
Environmental activists are going hungry as they say they want a trash-burning plant in Minneapolis to shut down. People who work there say it's not that simple.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Republican Tyler Kistner has announced he is dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District seat.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith spoke for hours on the Senate floor Wednesday night in an attempt to block a vote to lift a mining ban near the Boundary Waters.
A farm in Monticello, Minnesota, is recovering after a barn fire on Saturday killed dozens of animals, according to the facility.
Kale Misegades averaged a 36 point double-double this season as his Henning Hornets went undefeated until the state semifinal, where they got upset in overtime to the eventual state champs.
"I lost six of my battle buddies who were sitting pretty close to me and that's a struggle within itself. The invisible wounds are hard to heal," Sgt. Cory Hicks said.
Mitchell Bechtold, who is pastor for four churches in the area, has now filmed more than 40 churches across central Minnesota, with many still ahead.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
President Trump is once again hinting that the war with Iran is winding down.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith spoke for hours on the Senate floor Wednesday night in an attempt to block a vote to lift a mining ban near the Boundary Waters.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith spoke for hours on the Senate floor Wednesday night in an attempt to block a vote to lift a mining ban near the Boundary Waters.
A resolution setting up a process to investigate impeachment claims against DFL Gov. Tim Walz and DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison failed to move forward in the Minnesota House on Wednesday.
Minnesota Republicans on Wednesday tried to set up a process to hear claims against DFL elected officials. As Caroline Cummings reports, impeachment hasn't happened in the state in nearly 150 years.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
A man faces a murder charge after allegedly stealing another man's vehicle in Minneapolis and dragging and running over the owner when he tried to stop the theft.
A jury convicted David Wright, 51, of first-degree murder on Wednesday for killing his ex-girlfriend Mariah Samuels in Minneapolis minutes after she wrote on Facebook that he threatened her family and damaged her car.
Charges say police arrested the suspect, who told investigators he punched the victim after he would not let him into the elevator.
Joel Casas-Santiago was arrested and charged last July after authorities seized nearly 900 pounds of meth from two vehicles in St. Paul.
A woman who had a revoked license was charged Monday in connection to a fatal head-on crash on an Eden Prairie, Minnesota, highway over the weekend.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are searching for solutions, trying to lend a hand to Hennepin Healthcare before it's too late.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through.
With a billion in Medicaid cuts, Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that serves people with or without insurance, will likely close if state lawmakers don't act.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
Jessie Eldridge scored two goals to go with an assist, Alina Müller had two assists and a goal, and the Boston Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 3-2.
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
Trevor Story homered and drove in five runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
Jesper Wallstedt let in a goal on a power play against the Minnesota Wild in the first period, looked up at the scoreboard to quickly analyze the replay, and realized something wasn't right.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
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.
Thursday will be sunny and warm, but things will turn cooler and wetter on Friday.
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.
In the metro, expect highs in the upper 70s as winds increase in the afternoon.
Thursday will be warm, dry and breezy in the Twin Cities, while other parts of Minnesota will face extreme fire risk.
Thursday will be warm, dry and breezy in the Twin Cities.
When was the last time you wished someone would help you find your missing keys or wallet?
Luke Young and Trygve Germo from the distillery talk about what the celebration will entail.
Border CrosSing, an award-winning choral ensemble based in St. Paul has a new concert coming up this Sunday. Click here for more information.
Annamarie Skogen from Bachman’s Nursery offers some tips on selecting and planting trees to make a lasting impact.
Thursday will be sunny and warm, but things will turn cooler and wetter on Friday.