Summer of Smoke: Inside Canada's hub of operations battling wildfires
More than 5,000 fires have raged since May across Canada, tearing through at least 29 million acres of land — and counting.
Summer of Smoke: WCCO visits Canada's hub of operations as nation battles 5,000 wildfires
More than 5,000 fires have raged since May across Canada, tearing through at least 29 million acres of land – and counting.
WCCO travels to Canada to see source of wildfire smoke pouring into Minnesota
Crews right now in Manitoba, as stretched thin as they are, say their only option is to watch and wait as the provinces's 200th wildfire of the season starts rages on.
"It's a blessing": Families displaced after St. Paul apartment fire receive donations
After more than a dozen families were displaced by a fire in St. Paul last week, generous Minnesotans are coming through to help.
Ex-MPD officer Brian Cummings sentenced to workhouse, probation in crash that killed Leneal Frazier
The former Minneapolis police officer who caused a fatal high-speed crash that killed Leneal Frazier in 2021 has been sentenced to nine months in the Hennepin County Workhouse and three years of probation.
"You just touched our whole hearts": Bloomington man donates power chair to man battling ALS who had his stolen
Investigators say they recovered the stolen SUV on Tuesday afternoon that contained a wheelchair belonging to Kyle Schultz, a 26-year-old who lives with ALS.
With ridership on the rebound, Metro Transit works to overcome its negative perception
Ridership on Metro Transit light rail is up 23% this year, and the new police chief says that's in large part to several changes on the ground.
Chief O'Hara disputes MPD union's claims he knew of Tyler Timberlake's controversial history prior to hiring
The Minneapolis Police Federation says Chief Brian O'Hara knew about an officer's controversial past history before that officer was hired.
Dakota County farmers keep faith as drought conditions worsen across state
June was the third warmest and second driest on record. State climatologists warn this might only be the start.
Cleanup underway at Minneapolis parks, beaches following Fourth of July celebrations
Holiday revelers left behind spent fireworks, empty cans, and bottles across city beaches and parks. But there was a group determined to clean up the mess on Wednesday morning.
3D chalk art dazzles all at Delano's Fourth of July celebration
Delano's Fourth of July celebration might be known as Minnesota's oldest. But there's something new that's really catching everyone's attention – and something they want to capture for themselves.
Minnesotans react to Supreme Court ruling over LGBTQ rights: "It's legal, codified discrimination"
The case that originated in Colorado and decided in D.C. quickly reverberated in Minnesota.
Minnesota officials react to Supreme Court striking down race-conscious admissions
After the ruling, Minnesota's Higher Education Commissioner Dennis Olson said the decision "does not change Minnesota's commitment to serving all students. We know representation matters. Inclusivity matters. Being the first generation in your family to go to college matters."
Mpls. City Council, sans 3 Muslim members out for Eid, votes down putting rent control on Nov. ballot
Some council members voiced concern over the vote being held Wednesday when council members were missing due to celebrating Eid al-Adha, which is otherwise known as the Feast of Sacrifice.
"Don't take anyone for granted": Friends remember 2 teens who died while cliff jumping along North Shore
Two people drowned Sunday afternoon in Lake Superior after jumping from a cliff in Silver Bay.