Thousands without power in MN amid high winds Friday morning
Strong winds early Friday will calm into the afternoon in Minnesota as we await an incoming winter storm over the weekend.
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4 more U.S. deaths, vague threat from Trump as Iran war nears 2-week mark
The U.S. military says four service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray to 1-year deal
Murray will compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job next season, the team announced Thursday.
See where more than a foot of snow could fall this weekend in Minnesota
A major winter storm is set to bring significant snow and wind to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Meet the Minnesota doctor bringing medical accuracy to "The Pitt"
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
Hegseth says "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
All 6 crew members killed in crash of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Housing advocates rally outside housing court after Frey vetoes protections
Renters' rights advocates and tenants gathered outside Hennepin County courtrooms Thursday to protest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's recent veto of an eviction notice extension ordinance.
Basketball siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle have each others' backs
Minnesota siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle are both basketball stars, with the brother playing forward for the Toronto Raptors and sister playing point guard for the Gopher women's team.
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See where more than a foot of snow could fall this weekend in Minnesota
A major winter storm is set to bring significant snow and wind to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend.
How much winter weather does the metro usually experience in spring?
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
State of emergency declared after at least 3 tornadoes touch down in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.
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Kyler Murray, a Vikings fan, will likely be the starter this season
The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of Kyler Murray on Thursday. The former Cardinals quarterback is the presumed starter this season.
A Minnesota doctor is helping bring accuracy to the hit show The Pitt
A hit drama is getting buzz for how real it feels and a Minnesota doctor is making sure it stays that way. Our Beret Leone introduces us to the physician, Dr. Jacob Lentz, bringing medical accuracy to "The Pitt."
Plane crash brings U.S. military deaths in Iran war to 11, and more morning headlines
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed Thursday in western Iraq, with a recovery operation still underway and the status of two other service members unclear. That, and more headlines.
High winds early Friday before winter storm moves in over weekend | NEXT Weather
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
Star basketball siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle have each others' backs
Minnesota siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle are both basketball stars, with the brother playing forward for the Toronto Raptors and sister playing point guard for the Gopher women's team.
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Basketball siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle have each others' backs
Minnesota siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle are both basketball stars, with the brother playing forward for the Toronto Raptors and sister playing point guard for the Gopher women's team.
Konecny scores lone shootout goal to lift the Flyers past the Wild, 3-2
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job next season, the team announced Thursday.
Vikings hosting ex-Cardinals QB after his release, AP source says
The Minnesota Vikings are hosting Kyler Murray on a free agent visit, focusing their latest quarterback search on the first overall pick in the 2019 draft who was just released by the Arizona Cardinals.
Vikings release defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave after last year's spending spree
The Minnesota Vikings have cleared salary cap space taken by their failed strategy for contending last season by releasing defensive linemen Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave.
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How much winter weather does the metro usually experience in spring?
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
As gas prices rise, expect to pay more elsewhere
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
What happens if assault weapons, high-capacity magazines are banned?
A push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
How the Constitution defines declarations of war
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
What does travel insurance cover?
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
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Formerly incarcerated Minnesotans meet employers at "second chance" job fair
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Les Schrenk, 102-year-old World War II veteran from Minnesota, dies
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
Citizens from across U.S. come to Minn. to learn ICE resistance tactics
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
Edina woman who went viral after Alex Pretti shooting reflects one month later
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights seen over Minnesota: Nov. 11, 2025
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
Astra the Polar Bear
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
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Basketball siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle have each others' backs
Minnesota siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle are both basketball stars, with the brother playing forward for the Toronto Raptors and sister playing point guard for the Gopher women's team.
Former Macalester College professor urinated on student's belongings, police say
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are investigating after a student at Macalester College accused a former professor of urinating on her belongings.
Woman accused of using $600K in Medicaid funds for flights, food, rides
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Melissa Hortman's son says insurance process impeded healing
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
2 years after catalytic converter law passed, thefts back on the rise
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
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Meet the Minnesota doctor bringing medical accuracy to "The Pitt"
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
Save money at the gas pump with these tips and tricks
Gas prices are up for the 12th straight day as the war with Iran pushes up crude oil prices. In Minnesota, the average went up 4 cents overnight. It's now $3.29 a gallon. That's 18-cents higher than just a week ago.
Rochester police fatally shoot man while responding to mental health crisis call
According to Rochester Police, officers were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Ashland Drive Northwest. The call was domestic-related, police say.
Mix of rain, snow, strong winds in metro before another weekend storm
Rain is falling Thursday night in the Twin Cities, while snow is falling up north.
Historical society looking to save 1880s Chanhassen church
The Old St. Hubert Church has been a part of Atkins's family for decades.
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Hundreds of Wisconsin, Minnesota soldier in Middle East amid Iran war
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
Condé Nast Traveler lays out the best Minnesota, Wisconsin resorts
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
Wis. man gets 16½ years for forging threats against Trump in deportation scheme
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Guests evacuated, 1 hurt after fire at hotel in Superior, Wisconsin
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Birkebeiner track is holding up despite recent warm weather
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
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Hegseth says "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
Minnesota woman accused of using $600K in Medicaid funds for flights, food, rides
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Melissa Hortman's son says insurance process impeded healing
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Melissa Hortman’s son says insurance process impeded healing after parents' deaths
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home last June. Their son says what followed with the insurance company only made matters worse.
Housing advocates rally outside housing court after Frey vetoes protections
Renters' rights advocates and tenants gathered outside Hennepin County courtrooms Thursday to protest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's recent veto of an eviction notice extension ordinance.
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Melissa Hortman's son says insurance process impeded healing
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
2 years after catalytic converter law passed, thefts back on the rise
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
Strait of Hormuz stoppage snarls fertilizer supplies; farmers eye prices
The war in Iran is not only blocking oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, it is also holding up much of the world's fertilizer supply, a development that is drawing close attention from farmers preparing for spring planting.
Housing advocates rally outside housing court after Frey vetoes protections
Renters' rights advocates and tenants gathered outside Hennepin County courtrooms Thursday to protest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's recent veto of an eviction notice extension ordinance.
Save money at the gas pump with these tips and tricks
Gas prices are up for the 12th straight day as the war with Iran pushes up crude oil prices. In Minnesota, the average went up 4 cents overnight. It's now $3.29 a gallon. That's 18-cents higher than just a week ago.
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Former Macalester College professor urinated on student's belongings, police say
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are investigating after a student at Macalester College accused a former professor of urinating on her belongings.
Woman accused of using $600K in Medicaid funds for flights, food, rides
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Melissa Hortman's son says insurance process impeded healing
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
2 years after catalytic converter law passed, thefts back on the rise
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
Suspect in synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
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Meet the Minnesota doctor bringing medical accuracy to "The Pitt"
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
Woman accused of using $600K in Medicaid funds for flights, food, rides
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
A smartphone and 3 minutes are all you need to test your heart health
Can a quick workout and your phone reveal something about your heart health? Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School say yes, and they've built an app to prove it.
Iowa bars local gender identity protections, rolling back civil rights code
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Report finds Minnesota loses about 100 veterans annually to suicide
At a Minnesota State Capitol hearing Wednesday morning, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled its "Veteran Suicide Prevention Plan."
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Meet the Minnesota doctor bringing medical accuracy to "The Pitt"
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire; suspect arrested, LAPD says
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Six Flags sells Valleyfair, 6 other parks
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
Embrace the abstract at Shoreview's Cafesjian Art Trust Museum
A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.
Michigan native Bruce Campbell tells fans he has cancer, will be in treatment
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.