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Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
There's one coffee shop in Minneapolis where the "cup of joe" is providing more than just a caffeine boost.
A run-of-the-mill fall turned out to be something much more serious for a family from Waverly.
The zoo's team returned from a 20-hour transport after the pups were medically stable to travel. WCCO got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to care for them and the plans for their future.
Guest celebrity chef, Yia Vang, brings BIPOC food to Saint John's University students.
Dr. Sheila Flynn, a family medicine doctor with North Memorial Health Clinic in Roseville, was on a flight Sunday into Minneapolis when a teenager on board went into active labor.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is currently protected from mining on federal land for the next 20 years. A small group of people in Ely transformed the issue into a national movement, but the momentum didn't stop there.
A new campaign at Gustavus Adolphus College is connecting students and fostering belonging with something a lot of people carry this time of year: lip balm.
16-year-old kidney transplant recipient, Sylvia Miller from Apple Valley, became a Vikings Cheerleader for Monday Night Football.
A 6-year-old receives a life-saving kidney donation thanks to preschool teacher and a voucher program.
A west metro middle school teacher has quite the story to tell, and now, to his surprise, his blunt and witty words are resonating with hundreds of thousands of people.
The volunteers spend their days making hundreds of wooden toy cars for police to hand out to kids in distress.
A Benilde-St. Margaret's diver has Olympic dreams, and they don't seem so far fetched.
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people over 65 who own smartphones has gone from 13% to 61% over the last decade. Social media users have gone from 11% to 45% and tablet users from 11% to 45%. A sophomore from The Blake School is helping the older generation learn how to use it properly.
Breast cancer survivors take to the lake as Dragon Divas, racing and empowering each other.
The class was created in response to a referee shortage around the state.
Minnesota girls lacrosse community plays with purpose to stop the stigma against mental health.
Saturday, the 2nd annual Youth Violence Prevention Summit was held to give young people an opportunity to take the lead in preventing violence and impacting the community's young people.
For some, it's the unofficial sign the seasons have turned. Minnesota's farmers markets are beginning to make their return.
Education support professionals for the Minneapolis Public Schools have voted to authorize a strike after working without a contract for more than 300 days.
Three Minneapolis teenagers are shot in a span of four days concluding a particularly violent week in the Twin Cities.
Police say a a person was shot at the YMCA in Coon Rapids.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's International Wolf Center is mourning the loss of one of its ambassadors.
A transcript from a 911 call is providing more details surrounding the arrest of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who stands accused of burglary.
A Minnesota man who kidnapped his 2-year-old son last year, triggering an AMBER Alert and a standoff, will be sentenced on Thursday.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Amidst another day of Pro-Palestinian protests at the U of M Friday, Jewish students at Hillel Minnesota are speaking out, explaining why they don't feel safe on campus.
Peter Meijer had joined the race in November 2023.
Friday will be the fourth day that Twin Cities students will join a nationwide movement to end the bloodshed in Gaza.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
Saturday, the 2nd annual Youth Violence Prevention Summit was held to give young people an opportunity to take the lead in preventing violence and impacting the community's young people.
Three Minneapolis teenagers are shot in a span of four days concluding a particularly violent week in the Twin Cities.
Police say a a person was shot at the YMCA in Coon Rapids.
The murder trial of a Minnesota State Trooper is continuing to draw controversy, attention and calls from elected officials this week.
Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
The Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo has been closed for almost two years now — but a filmmaker raised in Woodbury is keeping memories of the iconic theatre alive.
Eight years ago this week, music icon Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose at his Paisley Park estate.
La Raza's mission is to bring music, news and community to more than 200,000 Latinos in the Twin Cities.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Bailey Ober took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Carlos Santana homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Friday night.
If you were watching the NFL Draft last night you probably saw the Minnesota family handpicked to announce the Vikings' first-round draft pick.
The Vikings did not have to send a massive package to move up and accomplish their most urgent goal.
The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback JJ McCarthy at No. 10 in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Here's what to know about him.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, lawmakers pushing for reform. But Republican analyst Amy Koch says its going to take a bi-partisan public outcry from the politically diverse seven-county area.
It may have been more than 25 years ago, but Jesse Ventura's 1998 win for governor stands out as one of he most successful third-party runs in U.S. history.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
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.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO-TV Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that in the last 24 hours parts of Minnesota saw a quarter of an inch of rain, further north Minnesotans saw more than a half inch of rain. Tonight we will see temps in the 40s in the metro, but for the most part we stay dry with storms picking up Sunday morning.
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.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that we have a break in the rain, for now. Temps will get in the 40s overnight and then storms will pick up again as we head into Sunday.
The first of two storms for the weekend is making its way out of the metro area on Saturday morning.
The storm is moving towards the north and the Twin Cities will stay dry for most of the day.
WCCO-TV Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that in the last 24 hours parts of Minnesota saw a quarter of an inch of rain, further north Minnesotans saw more than a half inch of rain. Tonight we will see temps in the 40s in the metro, but for the most part we stay dry with storms picking up Sunday morning.
Minnesota identical twins mark a major milestone and celebrate their 90th birthday on Saturday.
According to a new report, the cost of buying a home has gone up. The average asking price now exceeds 400k dollars. But economists say that government programs and some changes to policy could help buyers.
After a troubling trend the last few days in the Twin Cities, Saturday marked the second annual Youth Violence Prevention Summit. The hope is to provide resources to communities that will provide peaceful resolutions.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that we have a break in the rain, for now. Temps will get in the 40s overnight and then storms will pick up again as we head into Sunday.