Cinco de Mayo In Minnesota
The festive Mexican holiday continues to gain popularity in Minnesota.
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The festive Mexican holiday continues to gain popularity in Minnesota.
There's just 27 days until the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener, and 25 inches of ice yet remain on the designated lake in western Minnesota.
A threat to blow up the homes and vehicles of a judge and a prosecutor in Kandioyhi County has led investigators to a stash of weapons.
A 40-year-old man is recovering after he tried to jump off his roof riding a homemade rocket bike.
John Lauritsen takes us to Willmar to place where the "Little Red Caboose" always finishes first.
Authorities in central Minnesota say a 56-year-old inmate died Sunday in the county jail.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is permanently closing its Willmar Office on Friday.
Officials in central Minnesota say a man was cited after he allegedly threw a pig's foot at a farmers market stall run by a local Somali man.
Authorities are investigating after a suspect was injured in an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in central Minnesota.
Ryan and Melanie Nelson had few options available to them when their baby girl, Harper, was diagnosed with autism.
Next month, WCCO is Pulling Together to help Fraser -- Minnesota's leader in autism resources.
The Willmar Lakes area of west-central Minnesota will host next year's Governor's Fishing Opener.
Seven people were arrested after a fourth pound of methamphetamine was found inside a Kandiyohi County house. According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday deputies were engaged in a vehicle pursuit that ended with the suspect feeling into a home on the 1000 block of NW 39th Street in Willmar.
A 78-year-old Willmar man is uninjured after his car broke through the ice in Long Lake Sunday afternoon.
A sergeant in central Minnesota has been charged for stalking after allegedly sending threatening texts to a man in Willmar and entering his home uninvited.
There were 15 people in the wagon and some of the riders say Fred Zwart did all he could to keep the wagon from rolling over.
Investigators say horses were pulling a carriage with more than a dozen kids and parents when the animals suddenly got spooked.
Ryan Fuchs is not scared of getting a little heat for (slightly) nudging his customers to try different craft brew styles.
A first-grader's untimely death has a community and elementary school coming together in a powerful way.
Willmar police say a 6-year-old boy died Thursday night after being hit in the head by a falling TV set.
Last year's bird flu epidemic killed nearly 10 million turkeys and egg-laying chickens in Minnesota.
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is looking for a girl who was last seen one week ago.
The water is receding in a southcentral Minnesota city where a deluge of fast-falling rain swamped the community and turned homes into waterfront properties.
Many residents and businesses in Willmar were pumping water Thursday morning after overnight storms drenched parts of central Minnesota with more than 8 inches of rain.
Businesses in Willmar are working to clean up Thursday after overnight storms drenched the town with more than 8 inches of rain.
The opening night party and first day of games for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are being canceled due to dangerous cold in Minneapolis, organizers announced Wednesday.
Minnesota schools are beginning to announce early closures on Wednesday as snow impacts parts of the state and dangerous cold approaches.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members, according to sources familiar with his plans who spoke on condition on anonymity because the trip had not yet been officially announced.
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Another man has been convicted in the sexual assault of a woman at a central Minnesota college.
The opening night party and first day of games for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are being canceled due to dangerous cold in Minneapolis, organizers announced Wednesday.
Minnesota schools are beginning to announce early closures on Wednesday as snow impacts parts of the state and dangerous cold approaches.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members, according to sources familiar with his plans who spoke on condition on anonymity because the trip had not yet been officially announced.
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Admission and parking prices for the Minnesota State Fair will remain the same in 2026, organizers announced.
Minnesota schools are beginning to announce early closures on Wednesday as snow impacts parts of the state and dangerous cold approaches.
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Another man has been convicted in the sexual assault of a woman at a central Minnesota college.
Lutsen Mountains is known for great runs and great views of Lake Superior, but it might not be a view you'd want to enjoy for five hours while stuck on a ski lift.
Walz's office was served subpoenas along with the offices of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul held a breakfast event, answering questions about Operation Metro Surge and the subpoenas their offices have been served by the federal government.
Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members, according to sources familiar with his plans who spoke on condition on anonymity because the trip had not yet been officially announced.
Democrats are rethinking their midterm election strategy due to the controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
The president says he will hold meetings with allies there to discuss his push to acquire Greenland.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Admission and parking prices for the Minnesota State Fair will remain the same in 2026, organizers announced.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
Another man has been convicted in the sexual assault of a woman at a central Minnesota college.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The opening night party and first day of games for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are being canceled due to dangerous cold in Minneapolis, organizers announced Wednesday.
Keyonte George scored a career-high 43 points, Jusuf Nurkic recorded his second career triple-double, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-122.
John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points and made five 3-pointers, Bruce Thornton had 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in overtime.
Cole Caufield scored the winner with 15 seconds remaining to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
"I'm honestly so proud to be a part of the group of Minnesotans representing our country at the games," said Greta Myers, who recently punched her ticket to the Olympics.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The opening night party and first day of games for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships are being canceled due to dangerous cold in Minneapolis, organizers announced Wednesday.
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.
Minnesota schools are beginning to announce early closures on Wednesday as snow impacts parts of the state and dangerous cold approaches.
A Next Weather Alert goes into effect Thursday night through Saturday morning for dangerous cold. An extreme cold watch is in place for this time period, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
After a round of organized snow on Wednesday, arctic air will pour in.
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul held a breakfast event, answering questions about Operation Metro Surge and the subpoenas their offices have been served by the federal government.
TJ Nolen, owner of Rollin Nolen's BBQ, shares a preview of what's on the menu there.
Maisie Adams, with the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, shares some style trend ideas.
Relationship expert Dr. Michal Walker talks about the importance for adults to manage their feelings so that they can also help younger people work through theirs.
Dr. Gigi Chawla, of Children's Minnesota, warns parents that temperatures like what we're expecting in the coming week are apt to make frostbite happen sooner than you would think.