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"Golden grass does not mean completely dead," said Bachman's horticulturalist Heather Johnson.
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated Friday, while a number of roads were closed off.
Believe it or not, Minnesota climatologists wouldn't consider this week an extreme heat wave. They say our last extreme heat wave was in 2019. But there is a trend they're noticing when those heat waves do pop up.
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
#ShowYourStripes Day, which coincides with the summer solstice, is meant to spread awareness of the human influence on climate change by showing visualizations of the long-term rise in global temperatures.
The recent triple-digit temperatures are presenting challenges for some drivers.
Hennepin County is relying on a growing network of special weather stations to aid emergency managers in planning for and responding to heat-related emergencies.
Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to sentence one of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing to as many as 6 1/2 years in prison but to impose significantly stiffer yet unspecified sentences on two others.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Marcus Cinema in Oakdale. A 23-year-old man from Hugo was hurt and is expected to recover. Investigators don't believe the shooting was random.
In the last year and a half, Eden Prairie Local News has pumped out headlines about new developments, new hires and new roads exclusive to Eden Prairie.
On a gorgeous day at Bde Maka Ska, there's a portion reserved for some of the area's smaller and slower moving residents.
City officials in Maple Grove say the crash happened Thursday evening on the 1600 block of County Road 81, near the Elm Creek Park Reserve in the northwest metro.
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
A popular North Shore restaurant is temporarily closed for a major remodel ahead of its busiest weekend of the year -- but this wasn't a planned project.
While researches say this uptick in syphilis cases mirrors a national trend, questions remain about what's behind it, specifically concerning the role of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office said that investigators spoke with the drone pilot following a suspicious activity complaint, finding that the candy-dropping episode was part of a content creation scheme rather than criminal activity.
A WCCO viewer with a camera was quick on his feet in northern Minnesota recently, and captured another video of a bear getting awfully close to civilization.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Some Democrats and abortion rights supporters have questioned the validity of a law that had been on the books for 173 years but wasn't enforced due to the Roe decision.
Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers hopes to translate anger over the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade into votes this fall as he vows to fight a 173-year-old state abortion ban in any way he can.
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
Law professor David Schultz says the companies could face consequences in states like Texas, which have criminalized not only abortion, but anyone facilitating an abortion.
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's campaign on Wednesday clarified remarks he made on abortion a day earlier, acknowledging that only one Minnesota Supreme Court justice will hit the mandatory retirement age in the next gubernatorial term, not three.
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
The January 6th hearings are not a trial, but have felt like one at times, whether that's in the court of public opinion, or criminal court.
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
Delta, one of the nation's largest airlines with a hub at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, has a free flight change policy for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, as the company expects a record number of travelers since the pandemic began.
Some of the guests booked at the resorts this July 4th weekend are actually being re-booked from canceled trips last summer or even 2020. It's created a logjam of reservations for several weeks.
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
Gas, groceries, and just about everything is getting more expensive. As we look for ways to save money, more are opting to hop on public transit.
As Minnesota's average price for gasoline maintains a price near $4.75 a gallon heading into the heart of summer, marinas along the St. Croix River are averaging prices up to $2 more.
Federal prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to sentence one of the four former Minneapolis police officers convicted of civil rights violations in George Floyd's killing to as many as 6 1/2 years in prison but to impose significantly stiffer yet unspecified sentences on two others.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Marcus Cinema in Oakdale. A 23-year-old man from Hugo was hurt and is expected to recover. Investigators don't believe the shooting was random.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office said that investigators spoke with the drone pilot following a suspicious activity complaint, finding that the candy-dropping episode was part of a content creation scheme rather than criminal activity.
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
The day after Terrell Mayes, Jr. celebrated Christmas with his family, the 3-year-old and his siblings heard gunshots. A stray bullet struck Terrell as he ran up the stairs inside his north Minneapolis home. For more than a decade, WCCO has followed his grieving mother's push to find her son's killer.
Law professor David Schultz says the companies could face consequences in states like Texas, which have criminalized not only abortion, but anyone facilitating an abortion.
While researches say this uptick in syphilis cases mirrors a national trend, questions remain about what's behind it, specifically concerning the role of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Another monkeypox case has been confirmed in Minnesota.
The clinic has been planning this move since the leak of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion last month.
North Dakota's attorney general said Tuesday that the state's sole abortion clinic will be forced to shut down at the end of July, at which time patients will likely head across the Red River to neighboring Moorhead.
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro." In September, professional wrestling will return to the mall.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
The adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill honors the 1815 novel while using lots of humor, modern-day clothing, and pop music, similar to "Bridgerton."
Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back reserve forward Taurean Prince, who became a vital part of the second unit in his first season with the club.
Mike Max sits down with Briana Scurry, to catch up 33 years after their last interview together.
Just a few months into Luis Arraez's major league career, Cleveland manager Terry Francona marveled at the hitting machine division rival Minnesota was integrating into the lineup and predicted he would one day win a batting title.
The Los Angeles Kings have acquired high-scoring forward Kevin Fiala from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for their first-round pick in the upcoming draft and prospect Brock Faber.
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
If last weekend was any indication, prepare for a tumultuous summer travel season.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
We'll hit 90 again Thursday, and deal with some more scattered storms.
Chances are your lawn is pretty parched. Erin Hassanzadeh shows what you can do to save your curb appeal.
"Golden grass does not mean completely dead," said Bachman's horticulturalist Heather Johnson.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
We'll hit 90 again Thursday, and deal with some more scattered storms.
This time of year different plants and flowers are at their peak. One of the most unique places to see them in bloom is at the Minnesota Goose Garden in Sandstone.
A popular North Shore restaurant is temporarily closed for a major remodel ahead of its busiest weekend of the year – but this wasn’t a planned project.
Chances are your lawn is pretty parched. Erin Hassanzadeh shows what you can do to save your curb appeal.
We'll hit 90 again Thursday, with some scattered storms possible.