Lingering effects from Minnesota blizzard leads to Tuesday school delays
Several Minnesota schools are getting off to a delayed start Tuesday, or have switched to E-learning, as communities continue to dig out from this weekend's snowstorm.
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Several Minnesota schools are getting off to a delayed start Tuesday, or have switched to E-learning, as communities continue to dig out from this weekend's snowstorm.
It's not uncommon to see Minnesotans lending a helping hand after a winter storm, but in some areas, neighbors can't keep up with the demand. The Saintly City Snow Angels and Fulton Snow Angels in the Twin Cities are working to bridge that gap.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but that could spell trouble for homeowners. Jeff Wagner adds to your to-do list in the days ahead.
The snowstorm that hit Minnesota on Saturday and Sunday created headaches and backaches for residents. As Jason Rantala reports, it'll hurt their wallet, too, if they don't park on the right side of the street.
Snow totals from this weekend’s storm were impressive in Southern Minnesota. WCCO found a city in Wabasha County that had 25 inches of flurries. John Lauritsen went to Kellogg to see how people there are celebrating the big win, or loss, depending on who you talk to.
The major weekend snowstorm has exited Minnesota, but the next storm system — albeit much smaller — is on the way.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the Minnesota communities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of this weekend's massive blizzard.
It might be a pain and cause travel chaos, but Minnesota's weekend blizzard is also bringing a lot of fun, especially for furry friends who got to have a fun snow day with their owners, and people who wait for this weather.
The word of the day Sunday in southern Minnesota was "challenging," with snow conditions making roads difficult to navigate.
A major winter storm is bringing significant snow and wind to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend.
The Minnesota National Guard is on standby in various spots in southern Minnesota, prepared for activation should rescue operations become necessary during this weekend's storm.
Minnesotans are preparing for a winter wallop. There have been no big changes to the forecast overnight. Everything remains on track for Minnesota's major winter storm, with major impacts from Saturday evening through Sunday.
Adam Del Rosso and Adam Duxter have the latest weather headlines with a major winter storm expected to arrive Saturday evening.
People across Minnesota are making their final preparations ahead of a winter storm that's expected to move into the state on Saturday evening. Ubah Ali reports from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport where several airlines are making changes and travelers are trying to escape the snow.
The Twin Cities could see around a foot of snow by Sunday afternoon as a result of a winter storm that's set to move into Minnesota on Saturday evening, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A winter storm warning is in effect for a large area of Minnesota From Saturday night to Monday morning, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A winter storm is set to impact Minnesotans across the state on Saturday night into Sunday. Photojournalist Tony Peterson found out how businesses are helping residents prepare.
Minnesota is gearing up for a weekend snowstorm. NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows why the storm, set to move through the state on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, could be one for the record books.
A significant snowstorm is set to move through a large part of Minnesota Saturday night and into Sunday morning. NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer details what to expect.
Strong winds toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands of Minnesotans on Friday morning. Ubah Ali shares how Xcel Energy crews are preparing to respond to a winter storm set to hit the state on Saturday and Sunday.
Crews across the Twin Cities were making sure their snowplows were prepared ahead of a winter storm that's set to hit on Saturday and Sunday. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking drivers to pay attention to advisories and warnings to avoid unnecessary emergencies. WCCO's Adam Duxter and Conor Wight report.
A system of snow will start moving into parts of western Minnesota early Saturday before it hits the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities could see up to 3 inches of snow by Saturday evening.
Northern Minnesota could see measurable snow beginning Wednesday night, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae warning for all three beaches at Cedar Lake.
Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday to clinch a WNBA playoff berth.
A Minnesota man was found guilty on Friday of two counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening to murder a federal judge.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after a man was fatally shot Friday night.
Kaelen Culpepper arrived in the big leagues eager to show he could make a major contribution to the Minnesota Twins' push for a playoff berth.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board issued a hazardous algae warning for all three beaches at Cedar Lake.
A Minnesota man was found guilty on Friday of two counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening to murder a federal judge.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after a man was fatally shot Friday night.
An individual experiencing homelessness believes somewhere between 60 and 70 people moved to an encampment near Shepard Road and Randolph Avenue after the city cleared a site at Pig's Eye Park on Wednesday.
A man who was shot by St. Paul police while he was hiding in a dumpster after sexually assaulting and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend will receive a $350,000 settlement from the city.
Part of a central Minnesota highway is closed Friday morning after a truck rolled on its side during a crash.
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, starting with another packed weekend of local community days.
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.
One of the most competitive races in next Tuesday's Minnesota primary election is for who will be the nominees for U.S. Senate. And Tuesday, Senate candidates battled at Farmfest in Redwood County over benefit cuts that could shrink your grocery budget.
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.
A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's paper-only absentee ballot system denies disabled voters the equal opportunity to vote privately and independently, though a trial on electronic voting as a remedy is still ahead.
The Milwaukee mosque leader's former Israeli attorney testified in immigration court that Sarsour was coerced into confessions and was never convicted of any charge linking him to a terrorist organization.
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed in western Wisconsin early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department, Bryce Jungbluth, 27, suffered a medical emergency after his shift on July 26.
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.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
A federal appeals court said the White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. President Trump said the administration will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon's attorneys wrote that Trump's animosity toward Lemon "is well documented, stretching back over a decade."
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 Minnesota man was found guilty on Friday of two counts of mailing threatening communications and one count of threatening to murder a federal judge.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after a man was fatally shot Friday night.
A man who was shot by St. Paul police while he was hiding in a dumpster after sexually assaulting and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend will receive a $350,000 settlement from the city.
The Ramsey County attorney and the the state attorney general filed lawsuits Friday in an attempt to prevent two rival gangs from gathering at the Minnesota State Fair.
A Hennepin County deputy who pleaded guilty to domestic assault in February received a stay of adjudication at his sentencing Friday, according to court records.
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.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1s could help veterans living with alcohol use disorder. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is one of 18 VA sites across the United States participating in the new clinical trial testing semaglutide as a potential treatment for AUD.
The Uptown Art Fair kicked off in Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. The event is now closer to Uptown for the first time in two years.
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, starting with another packed weekend of local community days.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Olivia Miles scored 26 points, Napheesa Collier added 22 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Saturday to clinch a WNBA playoff berth.
Kaelen Culpepper arrived in the big leagues eager to show he could make a major contribution to the Minnesota Twins' push for a playoff berth.
Josh Bell went 4 for 5 with a homer and Kaelen Culpepper also went deep in his major league debut as the Minnesota Twins erased a four-run deficit and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 on Friday night.
The 23-year-old is batting .271 with 14 home runs for the AAA St. Paul Saints this season.
NASCAR will no longer run back-to-back caution laps near stage breaks, a change the series says is aimed at delivering more green-flag racing for fans.
The polls close on Minnesota's high-stakes primary in a little more than five days, with new figures from the Secretary of State's Office showing more than 157,000 people have already voted.
Minnesota's ban on AI "nudification" became law and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. He is suing the State of Minnesota, claiming the law violates free speech laws.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Among his critics: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Fletcher played videos of what he said were Somali gunfights at a July 7 news conference and on his "Live on Patrol" Facebook page, which has over 140,000 followers.
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.
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 issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
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.
Rain moves in overnight and early Sunday morning. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing.
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.
Saturday will feature plenty of sunshine, but storms make a return overnight. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us where the storms could turn severe.
High temperatures will be in the 80s for much of Minnesota on Saturday. Southern parts of the state could see some storms late Saturday and into Early Sunday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
There's a marginal chance for severe weather in parts of southern and southwest Minnesota on Saturday, NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says.
Blue-green algae has closed down several beaches, including all three at Cedar Lake.
Rain moves in overnight and early Sunday morning. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing.
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is back. Here's what's on the stage this year.
The Japanese Obon Festival will return to the Como Conservatory, here's what you can expect.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are coming back to Minnesota and performing at the State Fair on August 29.