What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Volunteer pilots fly Special Olympics athletes to Minnesota in VIP style
A little rain wasn't going to ruin the parade of joy for Special Olympics USA Games athletes at the St. Paul Downtown Airport on Friday.
Lynx star Olivia Miles develops huge following in historic rookie season
Since being selected second overall in the WNBA draft, Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has quickly become one of the most talked-about young players in the league.
PFAS found in drinking water, environmental wells tested in Dakota County
Scattered across Dakota County, Minnesota, especially its rural landscape, are more than 8,000 private drinking wells. Since 2018, the county's Environmental Resources Department has been testing a portion of them for PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals" that are linked to numerous health issues.
Is "antifa" a label, idea or terrorist organization?
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
How much do Americans spend on fireworks each year?
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
In year since lawmaker shootings, Minnesota Capitol has upped security
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then, Minnesota has seen several changes, but one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
Minneapolis hoping to host Women's World Cup games in 2031
About 28 cities submitted their interest to U.S. Soccer as part of the bidding process. Minneapolis was chosen as one of the 14 finalists.
Is ground-level ozone happening more often in Minnesota?
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Warmer winters are helping ticks survive and spread in Minnesota, experts say
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
Officials seek cause of elevated levels of PFAS in Robbinsdale water
Officials in Robbinsdale are trying to get to the bottom of a mystery with its drinking water.
Do party endorsements make a difference at the ballot box?
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
What are Minnesota's e-bike laws?
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
More than 20 Twin Cities high schools move graduation venues
From new security protocols to a scramble to switch venues some high school graduations will look different this year for thousands of Twin Cities seniors.
5 arrested, 3 charged in shootout in downtown St. Paul, police say
Five men were arrested Thursday, three of whom are facing criminal charges, in connection to what the ATF says was "a rolling gun battle" that send dozens of families scrambling for safety earlier this month after a graduation ceremony in St. Paul, Minnesota.