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An annual Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip for a family from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, ended early after wildfires forced visitors to evacuate the wilderness.
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An annual Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip for a family from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, ended early after wildfires forced visitors to evacuate the wilderness.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
The case against Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen, who was arrested earlier this year for suspicion of driving while impaired, will continue later this summer.
Authorities allege the driver in a fatal crash in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Wednesday had a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit.
On Monday afternoon, the White Bear Lake, Minnesota, community gathered outside VFW Post 1782 for a Memorial Day ceremony that honored U.S. servicemembers who gave the ultimate sacrifice, including Master Sergeant Nicole Amor.
A man accused of impersonating a high school student in the Twin Cities has been arrested after failing to show up to a court appearance late last month.
The Minnesota House Ethics Committee has found there is no probable cause in complaints filed against GOP state Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson, or DFL state Rep. Alex Falconer that accused them of breaking the chamber's rules for conduct.
A Twin Cities man accused of impersonating a high school student was expected to make his first court appearance Thursday on felony forgery charges, but failed to show up, according to court records.
Twenty-one-year-old Nathan Edberg was last seen in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 1999. Lead Investigator Miles Kensler has been on the case for 10 years.
A beloved summer tradition is in trouble after organizers say thieves stole about $30,000 worth of equipment.
A 22-year-old man faces several charges, including forgery, after he allegedly claimed he was 18 years old and enrolled at White Bear Lake High School last fall.
Minnesota state Republican Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson will be stripped of their committee assignments, a legislative source familiar with the matter told WCCO on Monday night.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen said he was "sober cabbing" Rep. Walter Hudson and another passenger when he was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired last week, according to a White Bear Lake police report.
A public visitation for a Minnesota sports reporter and her three children who died in a house fire will be held on Sunday.
On Wednesday, Minnesota Wild and Frost in-game host Kirsten Krull returned to Grand Casino Arena for the first time, since the death of a friend, who may as well have been family.
Wild Head Coach John Hynes said Jessi Pierce's presence will be sorely missed.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after an NHL journalist and her three young children died in a house fire Saturday morning in White Bear Lake.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags at all state buildings to fly at half-staff in honor and remembrance of a soldier from Minnesota killed last weekend in Kuwait.
Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, who was killed in the war with Iran, was a wife and mother of two. A day after hearing the unthinkable, the nation and her hometown are now grieving with her loved ones.
A 39-year-old White Bear Lake man has been sentenced for second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his 3-month-old son, according to court records filed Monday.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said on Friday that it's reviewing the case of a 22-year-old man who enrolled as a teenager at a Minnesota high school.
A 22-year-old man could face charges of fraud, forgery and unlawful conduct with minors after he allegedly enrolled as a student at a northern Twin Cities metro high school.
There is palpable outrage and calls for accountability after a 22-year-old man posing as a teenager enrolled at White Bear Lake Area High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
The last suspect at large following a Twin Cities armed robbery spree that led to a countywide crime alert on Sunday is now in custody, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.
A Woodbury, Minnesota, woman who worked for Metro Transit police is dead after drowning in White Bear Lake on Sunday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
Showers will linger in parts of Minnesota Tuesday morning, though most of the day should be dry in the Twin Cities.
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.
People gathered at Downtown Park in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Monday night to mourn the deaths of 7-year-old Evie Brown, Kristen Brown and Alice Brown.
A 30-year-old man charged in a Medicaid fraud scheme is linked to several people accused of running a sex trafficking operation in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to court documents.
People gathered at Downtown Park in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Monday night to mourn the deaths of 7-year-old Evie Brown, Kristen Brown and Alice Brown.
A 30-year-old man charged in a Medicaid fraud scheme is linked to several people accused of running a sex trafficking operation in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to court documents.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office is looking for information about a 40-year-old man who was found dead in the Mississippi River near Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on Friday.
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?
An undercover video could land a handful of activists in legal trouble. They pretended to be Minnesota voters during the primary.
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.
More than six fire departments responded in the middle of the night to Kingsway Senior Living, and staff say it took a village to relocate everyone to Belle Plaine High School for temporary shelter.
An individual is dead after a police officer shot at them with their service weapon on the Red Lake Nation Thursday, according to a special agent with the FBI.
Families heading west to the Black Hills this summer might make a stop at the Crazy Horse Memorial near Mount Rushmore. The memorial has a Minnesota connection that tells the story of the site.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
With ships logjammed in the Strait of Hormuz and talks with Iran at a standstill, President Trump is turning his focus to a U.S. ally.
An undercover video could land a handful of activists in legal trouble. They pretended to be Minnesota voters during the primary.
They donned disguises and secretly recorded inside Minnesota polling places during the primary. The activists also dropped the name of a real voter in the state. That voter says he was shocked. Esme Murphy spoke with him.
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.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A 30-year-old man charged in a Medicaid fraud scheme is linked to several people accused of running a sex trafficking operation in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to court documents.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
A Minneapolis man who ran a multi-year Medicaid fraud scheme pleaded guilty Monday.
Police are investigating after the owner of a St. Paul restaurant said thieves broke in and stole $1,300 Sunday morning.
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.
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.
Rod Stewart, who is 81, is recovering from a "routine coronary stent procedure," according to his team. He had been scheduled to perform at the Grandstand on Sept. 1 alongside Richard Marx.
Singers at Eastview High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, are warming up for their performance on stage with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner.
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?
Flag football is exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. In 2025, when girls flag football started in high schools, there were 51 schools. In 2026, there are 104 teams.
Jamal Adams, the hybrid defender the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason to bolster Brian Flores' unit, won't play this year after suffering a preseason injury, the NFL Network reports.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has made the NFL Top 100 for the sixth straight year.
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.
Showers will linger in parts of Minnesota Tuesday morning, though most of the day should be dry in the Twin Cities.
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.
Showers will linger in parts of Minnesota Tuesday morning, though most of the day should be dry in the Twin Cities.
There will be a few scattered storms across parts of central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday before a sunny Wednesday, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
A line of showers and embedded thunderstorms will move through parts of northern and central Minnesota on Monday evening, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
The city of Hopkins gathered to honor the lives of three people who were killed last Wednesday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
With ships logjammed in the Strait of Hormuz and talks with Iran at a standstill, President Trump is turning his focus to a U.S. ally.
Showers will linger in parts of Minnesota Tuesday morning, though most of the day should be dry in the Twin Cities.
There will be a few scattered storms across parts of central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday before a sunny Wednesday, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.