A winter emergency kit could save your life on a frigid cold night
WCCO's Allen Henry shows us how to make an emergency kit to keep you safe during Minnesota's coldest season
WCCO's Allen Henry shows us how to make an emergency kit to keep you safe during Minnesota's coldest season
Now that snow is here to stay, Minnesotans have their own ways of welcoming the fresh powder and the cold temps.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says litter is a growing problem on lakes every ice fishing season.
Millions of people across the eastern U.S. are feeling the impact of a powerful storm bringing snow, freezing rain and ice. Snow also pummeled parts of California, and a possible tornado touched down in Florida.
Mother nature has been far from cooperative this winter, but that isn't slowing skiers in Ramsey County.
There were discussions about moving the race to a later date in 2024, but organizers said unpredictable weather and conflicts with other races were obstacles.
Resort owners in the area say open water on the lake is costing them money.
Two men fishing on Ann Lake were rescued Friday after going into the water
According to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office 122 people were rescued after becoming stranded on a chunk of ice that separated from the main ice on Upper Red Lake.
Snowmobile sales are down this December, a complete 180 degrees from this time last year.
While the calendar may say Dec. 24, all you have to do is look anywhere outside and you might think it was March 24.
It sure doesn't seem like Christmas with this record-breaking weather.
Where has winter gone? If not having a "white Christmas" means leaving winter jackets in the closet or using the unseasonable warmth to play golf then these guys don't mind one bit.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
There are just four weeks until the Minnesota Ice Festival kicks off and there is still a lot of work left to do.
Riverwood National Golf Course will re-open later this week.
Data shows that our November was the second driest on record for the Twin Cities.
The lack of cold and snow is starting to impact Minnesota's winter sports
An overnight influx of snow is a rarity for November
The snow is falling in parts of southwest Minnesota leading to a number of crashes and spinouts on highways.
It's no surprise many are celebrating the unseasonable warmth, such as golf courses. But some businesses rely on winter arriving on time.
The best way to stay warm is to trap air close to your body.
The falling snow early Tuesday morning made for a spooky start to Halloween.
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a new way to help low income families with school-aged kids buy food during the summer school break.
President Biden is speaking Friday, as Israeli forces continue offensive into southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
A man was killed early Friday morning in a house fire in Columbia Heights.
Community members are stepping up to honor Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer who was killed in a mass shooting on Thursday evening.
A man was killed early Friday morning in a house fire in Columbia Heights.
Community members are stepping up to honor Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer who was killed in a mass shooting on Thursday evening.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called for flags to fly at half-staff to honor a Minneapolis police officer ambushed and killed in the line of duty.
Minnesotans are mourning the loss of a Minneapolis police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty Thursday, and more details about his prior heroic acts are coming to light.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
Elizabeth Burton, who goes by Lizzie, was last seen leaving her home in Baytown Township on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The United States Coast Guard says hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Lake Superior on Wednesday morning.
A young boy who went missing in southwestern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon was later found unresponsive in a river and died at a hospital, police said.
The U.S. used to be a major supplier of helium but not anymore, which is why a helium mine in the middle of the country could be a gold mine.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
President Biden is speaking Friday, as Israeli forces continue offensive into southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Prominent Republicans derided the verdict in Donald Trump's New York "hush money" criminal trial on Thursday, sticking by their presumptive nominee for president as he was found guilty on all counts.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third.
Dozens of businesses in downtown's North Loop neighborhood are hoping customers will help them celebrate women.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
Community members are stepping up to honor Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis police officer who was killed in a mass shooting on Thursday evening.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called for flags to fly at half-staff to honor a Minneapolis police officer ambushed and killed in the line of duty.
Minnesotans are mourning the loss of a Minneapolis police officer who was gunned down in the line of duty Thursday, and more details about his prior heroic acts are coming to light.
A flood of responses from Minnesota leaders and agencies have been issued following the mass shooting that killed a Minneapolis police officer and one other person. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead.
A police officer was among two people killed in a shooting in Minneapolis on Thursday evening, according to city officials. The suspect is also dead.
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a new way to help low income families with school-aged kids buy food during the summer school break.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable.
If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes.
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 to breeze through the Western Conference finals in five games.
Ryan Jeffers homered twice and Carlos Correa added a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
Since lacrosse became a Minnesota high school sport, Lakeville North has been one of the top teams.
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will make its debut in January and pay players the highest average salary in women's professional sports league history.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday looks unsettled for most of the day, with clouds and off-and-on showers, some of which could bring heavy downpours.
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 return to the Twin Cities on Friday afternoon and evening, bringing some locally heavy rain and some thunder.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be unsettled with off-and-on showers and storms.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there could be a few thunderstorms tomorrow, but nothing severe is expected.
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Sabrina Lorbiecki, of It's Just Lunch, talks about the world of ghosting, oversharing and more.
Hope in Motion, an annual walk event that benefits Angel Foundation, is taking place this coming weekend.
According to the data, 13 years old is something like the "magic number" age for when empathy starts to take root in children's personalities.
Data shows that younger people are drinking less, and older people are actually drinking significantly more.