2 security guards shot along Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis overnight
The Minneapolis Police Department forensics team was seen placing evidence markers. Around a dozen other officers were searching for evidence as well.
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer announces bid for House speaker nomination
Emmer, who right now is in the number three spot in House leadership as majority whip, is making a bid to be the next speaker of the U.S. House, a source close to Emmer has confirmed.
Egg Roll Queen food truck robbed once again, just a month since last time
Last month, Mai Vang says someone grabbed a bag of cash out of one of her Egg Roll Queen trucks in South St. Paul.
Multiple prescribed burns planned in parts of Eden Prairie this autumn
Prescribed burns are intended to improve wildlife habitats as well as protect neighbors in the event of a wildfire, and are pinpoint targeted to specific areas in need.
Best Buy to halt in-store sales of physical media like DVDs, Blu-rays
Best Buy will phase out sales in early 2024, meaning that this will be the last holiday season that you'll be able to scoop up those stocking-stuffer movies at the remaining stores that still have inventory on shelves.
Twins host Astros at Target Field for Game 3 in tied-up ALDS
The ceremonial first pitch of Game 3 will be a reunion of Hall of Famers — two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana will throw out the pitch to 2009 AL Most Valuable Player and hometown hero Joe Mauer.
Fire destroys Stone Hill Bar & Grill near Randall
Flames broke out just after 6 a.m. Sunday at the Stone Hill Bar and Grill, just outside the city of Randall. The Randall, Scandia Valley and Camp Ripley fire departments were all called in to fight the flames.
Walz orders flags to fly half-staff in honor of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's life, legacy
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
Country star Morgan Wallen adds a 2nd night at U.S. Bank Stadium
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
Minneapolis and Madison are deemed the "most neighborly" cities in the U.S.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Rep. Tom Emmer says he has "no interest" in replacing House Speaker McCarthy
Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative candidates should House Speaker Kevin McCarthy be ousted, and the Washington Post has reported that Rep. Tom Emmer, of Minnesota, may be at the top of the list of possible replacements.
Minnesota surpasses 15,000 killed by COVID-19
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Afro Deli, Union Hmong Kitchen among State Fair's 2023 "Best Award" winners
Among the winners this year at the fair were two high-profile recent food vendors with an eye toward giving fairgoers a truly international culinary experience.
It's not all about new foods: WCCO'ers share their perennial favorite State Fair foods
New foods are fun, but what really gets people back at the fair year after year are the foods that we grew up with, the ones that we indulge in once per year, the ones that draw lines around the block rain or shine. These are our reliable standbys.
Farmers' Almanac predicts cold Minnesota winter with average snowfall. Here's why that doesn't matter
The Farmers' Almanac has issued its forecast for the winter of 2023-2024, and no doubt many are taking its word as gospel, especially here in Minnesota where winter isn't just a season but a frequently endless way of life.