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Fight at Union Depot in St. Paul triggers police response

Fight at Union Depot in St. Paul triggers police response

Minnesotans pushing to make daylight savings time permanent

Minnesotans pushing to make daylight savings time permanent

How much rain to expect in Minnesota on Monday | Nov. 1, 2026

How much rain to expect in Minnesota on Monday | Nov. 1, 2026

Where do Minnesota's races stand ahead of Election Day?

Where do Minnesota's races stand ahead of Election Day?

Navigating estate planning and grief with compassion

Navigating estate planning and grief with compassion

Getting good sleep after clocks fall back

Getting good sleep after clocks fall back

Minnesota family takes Halloween decorating above and beyond

Minnesota family takes Halloween decorating above and beyond

Minnesota dentist still in ICE custody despite no longer facing immediate deportation

Minnesota dentist still in ICE custody despite no longer facing immediate deportation

WCCO digital headlines: Nov. 1, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Nov. 1, 2026

Rainy start to November expected in Minnesota | Nov. 1, 2026

Rainy start to November expected in Minnesota | Nov. 1, 2026

Rain returns as the work week starts | Next Weather 6:30 p.m. forecast

Rain returns as the work week starts | Next Weather 6:30 p.m. forecast

7 people have died in ATV crashes in October; doubling fatal crashes this year

7 people have died in ATV crashes in October; doubling fatal crashes this year

O'Shaughnessy has some Halloween fun in store

O'Shaughnessy has some Halloween fun in store

Halloween on the Farm

Halloween on the Farm

Those in search of spooky cocktails are in for a treat at Metor

Those in search of spooky cocktails are in for a treat at Metor

A perfect weekend to check out pumpkins at the arboretum

A perfect weekend to check out pumpkins at the arboretum

FBI raids, a mass shooting in California and other news headlines

FBI raids, a mass shooting in California and other news headlines

Halloween forecast features warmth, rain chances for Minnesota | Oct. 31, 2026

Halloween forecast features warmth, rain chances for Minnesota | Oct. 31, 2026

High School Sports Rally: Section football playoffs begin in Minnesota

High School Sports Rally: Section football playoffs begin in Minnesota

Minnesota weather on Halloween night to feature 50-degree temps | Oct. 30, 2026

Minnesota weather on Halloween night to feature 50-degree temps | Oct. 30, 2026

St. Paul school board passes revised budget plan that avoids layoffs

St. Paul school board passes revised budget plan that avoids layoffs

Hastings RB Zach Shatek seeks to lead football team to state title

Hastings RB Zach Shatek seeks to lead football team to state title

Animal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

Animal welfare group takes over 30 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Cass County

Judge OKs return of Minnesota man deported to Africa

Judge OKs return of Minnesota man deported to Africa

St. Paul school officials approve teacher early retirement plan

St. Paul school officials approve teacher early retirement plan

4 indicted on fraud-related charges tied to Minnesota search warrants, FBI says

4 indicted on fraud-related charges tied to Minnesota search warrants, FBI says

Minnesota attorney urges owners to secure properties after urban explorer injuries

Minnesota attorney urges owners to secure properties after urban explorer injuries

Authentic appreciation improves relationships and team morale, a lodge leader says

Authentic appreciation improves relationships and team morale, a lodge leader says

St. Paul mayor nominates 26-year veteran Jeramiah Melquist as the city’s next fire chief

St. Paul mayor nominates 26-year veteran Jeramiah Melquist as the city’s next fire chief

Those blue eyes are asking for a home: meet Raleigh, a husky found as a stray near New Ulm

Those blue eyes are asking for a home: meet Raleigh, a husky found as a stray near New Ulm

Fall color is almost entirely past peak, and heavy rains will finish the job | Oct. 30, 2026

Fall color is almost entirely past peak, and heavy rains will finish the job | Oct. 30, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 30, 2026

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 30, 2026

36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society

36 dogs rescued from an unlicensed breeder in Cass County are getting care at Animal Humane Society

October is on track to be the Twin Cities’ fourth-warmest on record | Oct. 30, 2026

October is on track to be the Twin Cities’ fourth-warmest on record | Oct. 30, 2026

NICU babies at CentraCare’s St. Cloud Hospital get handmade costumes for their first Halloween

NICU babies at CentraCare’s St. Cloud Hospital get handmade costumes for their first Halloween

Rosedale’s Halloween weekend: Day of the Dead fashion show Friday, trick-or-treating Saturday

Rosedale’s Halloween weekend: Day of the Dead fashion show Friday, trick-or-treating Saturday

Your mortgage payment can rise even with a fixed rate, because taxes and insurance are escrowed

Your mortgage payment can rise even with a fixed rate, because taxes and insurance are escrowed

New Twin Cities company drops off bins, picks them up when you’re done

New Twin Cities company drops off bins, picks them up when you’re done

Minnesota weather on Halloween: Trick-or-treat hours look mostly dry | Oct. 30, 2026

Minnesota weather on Halloween: Trick-or-treat hours look mostly dry | Oct. 30, 2026

St. Paul schools to discuss new budget-cut plan, and more headlines

St. Paul schools to discuss new budget-cut plan, and more headlines

4 Your Weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026

4 Your Weekend: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026

Minnesota's slightly soggy Halloween weather | Oct. 30, 2026

Minnesota's slightly soggy Halloween weather | Oct. 30, 2026

From country boy to Gophers lineman: Tony Nelson says football, farming reward the offseason work

From country boy to Gophers lineman: Tony Nelson says football, farming reward the offseason work

Kyler Murray grew up a Vikings fan in Cowboys country, and says it was never hard

Kyler Murray grew up a Vikings fan in Cowboys country, and says it was never hard

Minneapolis CIty Council says cutting city's safety office saves $3.8 million; Frey disputes it

Minneapolis CIty Council says cutting city's safety office saves $3.8 million; Frey disputes it

Minnesota weather stays mild into Halloween, with a few isolated showers south | Oct. 29, 2026

Minnesota weather stays mild into Halloween, with a few isolated showers south | Oct. 29, 2026

Meet Betty McCollum, candidate for U.S. House District 4 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

Meet Betty McCollum, candidate for U.S. House District 4 | WCCO 2026 Midterm Election Guide

“A better leader, a better friend”: WCCO colleagues pay tribute to Chris Shaffer’s 20 years

“A better leader, a better friend”: WCCO colleagues pay tribute to Chris Shaffer’s 20 years

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