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Monday may be the best day to hit the stores ahead of an anticipated snow storm mid-week.
This time of year, Lake Bemidji is normally filled with ice houses but this year other than just a few on the north and south ends, the lake is largely a ghost town.
Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction as a deadly storm wreaked havoc in the South and the Northeast was bracing for a dangerous Arctic blast.
The cold is part of what makes the Winter Carnival the Winter Carnival. After all, it's in January. So when visitors come here, they're prepared.
There is some freezing fog, especially in southeastern Minnesota in the morning, which will lead to reduced visibility and slick areas.
Some people living in the south metro are without heat and light Wednesday night. The storm hit power lines in Eagan, Burnsville and Farmington. About 1,000 people were out of power after the storm.
We want to dig deeper into what's behind this snow storm and its wider effects. Meteorologist Mike Seidel from the Weather Channel joined us Wednesday morning.
More rounds of shoveling and plowing are in store for many Minnesotans this week.
Even in pummeled Buffalo, N.Y., the mercury is expected to rise above freezing soon. But many travel nightmares persist.
Buffalo was struggling to cope with its worst storm in years. The massive system is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents in frigid homes and cars.
In New York's Erie County, home to Buffalo, ambulances were taking more than three hours to make a single hospital trip and the blizzard may be "the worst storm in our community's history."
Dec. 23 was "the worst day of the entire year for cancellations," said Scott Keyes, the founder of Scott's Cheap Flights.
If you thought Thursday was bad, with hundreds of crashes and spinouts, Friday could be even worse.
Weather is beyond our control, but that doesn't mean you're powerless if your flight is canceled Holiday travel in America is back with a vengeance, but Mother Nature is throwing quite a counter punch.
Drivers are braving the blizzard to finish the last of your Christmas deliveries, but this weather could complicate things.
If you do have to travel during this winter storm, there are some essential items to bring with you that could save your life.
United Airlines alone has issued travel waivers for more than 142 cities due to an impending storm.
Some people with big holiday travel plans either rushed to re-adjust ahead of this week's snow or they're rolling the dice.
Forecasters suggest leaving sooner rather than later to get to holiday plans this week as a major winter storm is expected to deteriorate conditions on the roads and in the skies.
More than 10 inches of snow already fell in the Duluth area, and more is on the way. But people are embracing the blizzard – and getting ready for round two.
Thursday morning commuters will be waking up to snowy roads, after crews will have already been out tending to the roads for hours.
Urban and rural EMS are watching the forecast closely as a winter storm threatens to bring rain, ice and snow across Minnesota.
Minnesota is likely to see a mix of rain, snow and ice across the state the next few days.
Now is the time to prepare for the storm system that’s rolling into Minnesota Tuesday. Marielle Mohs checked in with some Twin Cities hardware stores and gas stations Sunday night to see how they're doing on winter weather supplies.
The storm system that passed through Minnesota Tuesday brought from 7 to 9 inches of snow right across the Twin Cities area.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say one of its officers fatally shot an armed man on Wednesday afternoon during a "domestic incident" call.
In all, fifty-seven adult cats, four kittens and a 5-year-old great dane are now in Animal Humane Society care, getting their medical needs addressed including spay and neuter surgeries and eye and ear issues.
A lack of nearby hydrants hampered the effort to fight a fire inside at a home with "an operating business inside" on Tuesday night in Oak Grove, Minnesota, according to city officials.
A firefighter is injured and a northeast Minneapolis home is uninhabitable after a fire on Wednesday afternoon.
An Iowa sheriff is warning his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say one of its officers fatally shot an armed man on Wednesday afternoon during a "domestic incident" call.
In all, fifty-seven adult cats, four kittens and a 5-year-old great dane are now in Animal Humane Society care, getting their medical needs addressed including spay and neuter surgeries and eye and ear issues.
A lack of nearby hydrants hampered the effort to fight a fire inside at a home with "an operating business inside" on Tuesday night in Oak Grove, Minnesota, according to city officials.
A firefighter is injured and a northeast Minneapolis home is uninhabitable after a fire on Wednesday afternoon.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office says its deputies were involved in a "dangerous and dynamic" domestic abuse-related standoff on Tuesday near Hastings, Minnesota, which ended with the suspect found suffering from apparent self-inflicted wounds.
In all, fifty-seven adult cats, four kittens and a 5-year-old great dane are now in Animal Humane Society care, getting their medical needs addressed including spay and neuter surgeries and eye and ear issues.
Authorities say a drunken driver left his girlfriend to die on a central Minnesota road after she jumped from his vehicle while they were arguing.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz signed the first tribal-state compact authorized under Minnesota's 2023 cannabis law.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
Minnesota's red flag law is designed to take guns out of the hands of people in a moment of crisis. In year one, 138 petitions were filed for people who wanted to die by suicide or hurt someone else.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says the woman's family member asked for a welfare check around 9 p.m.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
A boat that's been rusting away on an island in the St. Croix River for almost a year has been moved.
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Inside the Qdoba restaurant in Hutchinson, the crew is preparing to help one of their own who is in a hospital in Minneapolis, fighting for his life.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
An Iowa sheriff is warning his county may be publicly shamed by the Trump administration for insufficiently backing the president's immigration agenda.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights says its consent decree with the Minneapolis Police Department "isn't going anywhere" amid reports on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Justice is starting the process of dismissing the federal decree.
The Justice Department said it will bring an end to investigations launched during the Biden administration after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on Monday, though a special session looms to finish up the remaining budget bills that will piece together the next two-year state spending plan.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say one of its officers fatally shot an armed man on Wednesday afternoon during a "domestic incident" call.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office says its deputies were involved in a "dangerous and dynamic" domestic abuse-related standoff on Tuesday near Hastings, Minnesota, which ended with the suspect found suffering from apparent self-inflicted wounds.
Authorities say a drunken driver left his girlfriend to die on a central Minnesota road after she jumped from his vehicle while they were arguing.
A group of inmates in the Twin Cities recently had a surprise visit from a country superstar.
Prosecutors are facing a major roadblock in the high-profile murder case against a former state lawmaker's son.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Skin is the human body's largest organ, helping to protect against germs and regulating body temperature. As important as it is to use sunscreen, experts say it's also important to know how to apply it correctly.
While winning is always top of mind for this team, so is something even bigger than them.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
The St. Paul Saints say Thursday night's home game against the Norfolk Tides at St. Paul's CHS Field is dubbed "Plain Night," promising "it's going to be meh."
When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song "Rivet Gun" in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
Jeffrey Zachmann and his son Carl are kinetic sculptors, building mesmerizing, moving works of art that blend engineering and creativity.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
Emily Clark scored at 2:47 of overtime on Tuesday night to lead the Ottawa Charge to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Frost.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half, and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Timberwolves superfan Catrell Maclin lives in Memphis, Tenn., yet has been to every Wolves road playoff game this year, and last.
Esme Murphy speaks with both DFL and GOP House leaders on the issue of health insurance for the undocumented.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
Former Rep. Dean Phillips reflects on his 2024 presidential run, and his frustrations with the Democratic party.
Esme Murphy talks with former Congressman Dean Phillips about his run for the presidency and whether he will return to politics.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Skies will start to clear on Thursday, with the sun peeking through the clouds ahead of a holiday weekend with highs in the 60s.
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.
Rain will taper off slowly on Wednesday in the Twin Cities, followed by several dry and warmer days, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Maria Lisignoli talks with Sam Davis, president and CEO of Bridger Aerospace, which is currently being deployed to help fight the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Memorial Day weekend looks dry most of the time, with pop-up afternoon showers possible but no major rain expected.
Jessie Syfko of Life Time shares how meditation can help diffuse some stress.
A local rescue team is making sure animals aren’t left behind, as Northland homeowners make the tough decision to evacuate.
Skies will start to clear on Thursday, with the sun peeking through the clouds ahead of a holiday weekend with highs in the 60s.
Rain will taper off slowly on Wednesday in the Twin Cities, followed by several dry and warmer days, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Wednesday it’s "beginning the process" of dismissing the lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department.