More Canadian wildfire smoke to pour into Minnesota
If you're in the western half of Minnesota on Wednesday, you could see some wildfire smoke, and it could end up spreading to the metro.
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If you're in the western half of Minnesota on Wednesday, you could see some wildfire smoke, and it could end up spreading to the metro.
Extreme wildfires damage the environment, people's health and the economy. They've doubled in the last 20 years, new study shows.
A hazy city skyline and quiet sidewalk strip tell part of the story up north in Canada, where dozens of wildfires rage.
The Twin Cities metro and southern parts of the state are still under an air quality alert until 11 p.m. Monday due to raging Canadian wildfires.
Many Minnesotans woke up to a smoky scene on Monday morning.
Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused multiple days of smoke and poor air quality in Minnesota.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Friday that burn restrictions will go into place on Monday in over 30 counties due to unusually warm temperatures and dry conditions.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
Xcel Energy said that "its facilities appear to have been involved in an ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Fire," the largest-ever wildfire in Texas that's burned nearly 1.1 million acres.
Officials say a wildfire in Waseca County burned just under 2,000 acres over eight hours on Sunday.
Investigators from several insurance companies notified Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy on Thursday that one of its downed utility poles may be a possible cause.
A map shows the Texas fires located throughout the Lone Star State's rural Panhandle area with some blazes crossing into western Oklahoma.
The state is battling its "largest and most destructive fire in Texas history," and the blaze is only 15% contained, officials said.
Fire danger in 69 of Wisconsin's 72 counties is classified as "high," according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
There might be snow outside right now, but it was just a few months ago when the air was filled with smoke. Now, there's new information about how that smoke continues to threaten our clean Minnesota air.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
A local brewery is serving up more than just beer. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has the story.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that he authorized the state's national guard to provide emergency aviation support in fighting severe wildfires in Louisana.
Within a day of the list's release, more than 100 of those on the list or their relatives came forward to say they're safe, the FBI said Friday.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
County officials are now facing tough questions over what they could have done to warn residents and save lives.
Anxious survivors of the deadly wildfires in Maui are finally being allowed to return home temporarily.
The fires are now being called the largest natural disaster in Hawaii's history.
Dominique Petrie scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Michela Cava also scored and the Minnesota Frost defeated the Boston Fleet 2-1.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
A 60-year-old bicyclist has died after being struck by two cars. Police say the incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday night near Mesaba Avenue below West 1st Street in Duluth.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state's bottom line in the next two years but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.
Navy veteran Robert Tassoni found himself homeless and hurting in the jungles of Central America.
Navy veteran Robert Tassoni found himself homeless and hurting in the jungles of Central America.
A manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down early Wednesday morning outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after his toddler found his handgun and accidentally shot a man to death with it.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is responding to the news that legendary wide receiver Randy Moss is battling health issues.
A Coon Rapids police officer was injured while arresting a domestic assault suspect on Wednesday morning.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
A 60-year-old bicyclist has died after being struck by two cars. Police say the incident happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday night near Mesaba Avenue below West 1st Street in Duluth.
Devotees say the state's sauna mania is about more than sweat and snow.
A chopper landing on a piece of private property on the exclusive East Gull Lake has given flight to a big back-and-forth battle for years.
A newly released report from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office gives more insight into the fatal accident at the Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride back on Oct. 12 where 13-year-old Alexander Mick died.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
Wisconsin's election commission leader has quietly certified Donald Trump's victory in the battleground state, a departure from the chaos that surrounded the 2020 election results.
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
A Red Lake Department of Public Safety officer was one of two people killed in a crash in the northern Minnesota community Wednesday morning.
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is still nearly 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Union Gospel Mission is lightening the load by welcoming 10,000 families through their meal kit pick-up.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state's bottom line in the next two years but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.
State budget forecasters project extra money on the state’s bottom line in the next two years, but there are warning signs of a potential big deficit in the future.
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain CHI-CHI's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
A manhunt is underway for the killer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down early Wednesday morning outside of a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
A 23-year-old Brooklyn Park man was sentenced to more than six years in prison after his toddler found his handgun and accidentally shot a man to death with it.
A Coon Rapids police officer was injured while arresting a domestic assault suspect on Wednesday morning.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Whether it's for five or 15 minutes, Johnson says the small amount of time spent meditating has made a big difference.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A first-of-its-kind treatment center aimed at helping those living with or at risk of HIV is now open in Minneapolis.
In a recent study, nearly 9 in 10 U.S. adults say something causes them stress this time of year.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Rap's reigning hater-in-chief Kendrick Lamar will kick off his next tour in Minneapolis.
Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC are Minnesota-bound for the first time in nearly a decade.
Meet a student athlete from Chisago Lakes with endless drive, despite a surprise diagnosis. Plus, Becker and Totino-Grace battled at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Class 4A championship.
Dominique Petrie scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Michela Cava also scored and the Minnesota Frost defeated the Boston Fleet 2-1.
Debbie Bury is a hardcore Minnesota Vikings fan. This past summer, after having some vision issues, she found out she had stage 4 brain cancer. The very week she found out her diagnosis, she won a Vikings-theme scratch-off worth $100,000.
The Minnesota Wild are leading the league in points and riding a four-game win streak. Here are some of the reasons why the team is leading the league.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is responding to the news that legendary wide receiver Randy Moss is battling health issues.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Thursday's high temps will be in the teens for most of the state. The wind will die down compared to today. Our weekend looks beautiful and temps will climb. Chris Shaffer just how warm things will get by the weekend.
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.
Wind alerts are in effect for most of the state until midnight on Wednesday.
Temperatures will plummet and feel like they're in the negative teens by dinner and winds will gust to near 50 mph.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has your latest forecast.
The family of Brian Thompson is receiving an outpouring of love from the community and extra police have started patrolling around United Healthcare. Meanwhile the NYPD are still searching for the suspect who fatally shot Thompson.
Thursday's high temps will be in the teens for most of the state. The wind will die down compared to today. Our weekend looks beautiful and temps will climb. Chris Shaffer just how warm things will get by the weekend.
A new "bubble" allows visitors to stargaze and sleep under the night sky.
Jeff Wagner updates on the news of the day.
Today was rough, with wind gusts in some parts of Minnesota up to 60 mph. Thursday will see the return of the sun, but will remain windy. It'll be cold in the morning and we will warm throughout the day. As we head into the weekend temps continue to get nicer. Chris Shaffer breaks it down and shares when we could hit the 40s.