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Former Stillwater prison corrections officer speaks out following emergency lockdown

A former corrections officer is speaking up about what it's like in the Minnesota prison where inmates staged a protest this weekend.

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NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 14, 2026

NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 14, 2026

Micro Control celebrates grand opening at fmr. Twin Cities ammo plant

Micro Control celebrates grand opening at fmr. Twin Cities ammo plant

Environment Minnesota says PFAS found in 100% of water testing sites

Environment Minnesota says PFAS found in 100% of water testing sites

5 adults, 1 child killed in plane crash near Wisconsin Dells

5 adults, 1 child killed in plane crash near Wisconsin Dells

Let’s Dish marks 23 years as its meal kits expand into Target stores

Let’s Dish marks 23 years as its meal kits expand into Target stores

“Show me your phone”: Psychological aggression is more common than physical abuse, expert says

“Show me your phone”: Psychological aggression is more common than physical abuse, expert says

1 measles patient can infect 14 others, even hours after they’ve left the room

1 measles patient can infect 14 others, even hours after they’ve left the room

Working past 65? You may not need Medicare yet, analyst explains

Working past 65? You may not need Medicare yet, analyst explains

Minnesota’s first widespread frost chance arrives Friday night into Saturday | Oct. 14, 2026

Minnesota’s first widespread frost chance arrives Friday night into Saturday | Oct. 14, 2026

Teen arrested in Twin Cities highway shooting

Teen arrested in Twin Cities highway shooting

Celebrate fall at the Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze

Celebrate fall at the Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze

Protesters rally against St. Paul police drone contract

Protesters rally against St. Paul police drone contract

Minneapolis axes plan to close several schools, and more headlines

Minneapolis axes plan to close several schools, and more headlines

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NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 14, 2026

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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 13, 2026

How do search warrants work?

How do search warrants work?

HourCar, Evie ending car-sharing services in Twin Cities

HourCar, Evie ending car-sharing services in Twin Cities

Minneapolis superintendent no longer considering plans to close dozens of schools

Minneapolis superintendent no longer considering plans to close dozens of schools

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 13, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 13, 2026

Minnesota comedian Miss Shannan Paul making debut at Twin Cities Film Festival

Minnesota comedian Miss Shannan Paul making debut at Twin Cities Film Festival

Northern Twin Cities suburb residents see water bills surge

Northern Twin Cities suburb residents see water bills surge

Donald Trump endorses Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race

Donald Trump endorses Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race

Minneapolis superintendent opposes plan to close over a dozen schools

Minneapolis superintendent opposes plan to close over a dozen schools

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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 13, 2026

Leonard Peltier’s art featured in new documentary

Leonard Peltier’s art featured in new documentary

1 person unaccounted for after fire in Victoria

1 person unaccounted for after fire in Victoria

What’s the coolest thing made in Minnesota?

What’s the coolest thing made in Minnesota?

How to combat loneliness as holiday season approaches

How to combat loneliness as holiday season approaches

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NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota on Oct. 13, 2026

Tyler Bass, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 3 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Tyler Bass, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 3 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

One person unaccounted for in Twin Cities house fires

One person unaccounted for in Twin Cities house fires

Meet Trina Swanson, candidate for U.S. House District 8 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Trina Swanson, candidate for U.S. House District 8 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Erik Osberg, candidate for U.S. House District 7 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Erik Osberg, candidate for U.S. House District 7 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Doug Chapin, candidate for U.S. House District 6 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Doug Chapin, candidate for U.S. House District 6 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet John Nagel, candidate for U.S. House District 5 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet John Nagel, candidate for U.S. House District 5 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Kelly Morrison, candidate for U.S. House District 3 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Kelly Morrison, candidate for U.S. House District 3 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Eric Pratt, candidate for U.S. House District 2 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Eric Pratt, candidate for U.S. House District 2 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Jake Johnson, candidate for U.S. House District 1 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Jake Johnson, candidate for U.S. House District 1 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Michele Tafoya, candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Michele Tafoya, candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

New free guide maps 150+ new-construction neighborhoods across the Twin Cities

New free guide maps 150+ new-construction neighborhoods across the Twin Cities

Walking into the Living Room feels “like walking into somebody’s home,” staff say

Walking into the Living Room feels “like walking into somebody’s home,” staff say

Minnesota’s $3 million estate tax threshold catches more families than the federal one, advisor sa

Minnesota’s $3 million estate tax threshold catches more families than the federal one, advisor sa

Minnesota’s first widespread freeze could arrive Saturday morning | Oct. 13, 2026

Minnesota’s first widespread freeze could arrive Saturday morning | Oct. 13, 2026

Meet Amy Klobuchar, candidate for Minnesota governor | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Amy Klobuchar, candidate for Minnesota governor | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Lisa Demuth, candidate for Minnesota governor | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Lisa Demuth, candidate for Minnesota governor | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Peggy Flanagan, candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Peggy Flanagan, candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Crews battle structure fire in Victoria neighborhood, city officials say

Crews battle structure fire in Victoria neighborhood, city officials say

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