Minnesota legislative auditor releases new autism center fraud report
Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor will release a report Tuesday that looks into how some Medicaid fraud schemes were investigated in the state.
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Funeral set for Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait
A funeral will be held later this week for Master Sergeant Nicole Amor, a mother of two from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, who was killed in a drone attack in Kuwait.
Woman running for U.S. Senate convicted in tarantula-throwing incident
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate, accused of throwing a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to where her then-tenant was staying, has been convicted in the 2024 incident, according to court records.
Why is a rapid melt of snow concerning for homeowners?
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Allina Health to be acquired by California-based nonprofit health system
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
St. Patrick's Day snow in the Twin Cities, then a fast warmup
Tuesday gets off to a quiet start before snow develops in the afternoon and into the evening hours.
Wis. legislator pleads no contest after feud over Hispanic resolutions
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
Minnesota House passes bill to end housing program "riddled with fraud"
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
TSA workers at MSP frustrated after missing 1st full paycheck due to shutdown
The partial government shutdown and a snowstorm are leading to major travel troubles at airports nationwide, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
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Twin Cities snow-shoveling groups seek volunteers to help people in need
It's not uncommon to see Minnesotans lending a helping hand after a winter storm, but in some areas, neighbors can't keep up with the demand. The Saintly City Snow Angels and Fulton Snow Angels in the Twin Cities are working to bridge that gap.
Why is a rapid melt of snow concerning for homeowners?
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Twin Cities under snow emergency after massive weekend blizzard
Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the Minnesota communities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of this weekend's massive blizzard.
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The Twin Cities could be in for another round of snow Tuesday night.
Paige Bueckers gives $50,000 to help Hopkins food shelf
Bueckers donated a $50,000 match gift last month to the Hopkins Education foundation, who then gave that money to the ICA food shelf.
Report says Department of Human Services didn’t use full authority to investigate kickbacks
A fixture in some of the fraud schemes found in state programs is kickbacks, or financial incentives to get people signed up for services.
FBI investigates threat that shut down schools in south metro
The district that encompasses cities like Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan canceled class for nearly 30,000 students. Police are confident that it is safe for students and staff to return to school on Wednesday.
Mama bear and cubs removed from under home
A family of bears was captured in Monrovia on Sunday, just a day after a mother bear swiped at a woman who was walking her dog.
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Northfield boys basketball team making 1st appearance at state in 94 years
The Northfield boys basketball team is set to play in their first state tournament in 94 years. The Raiders beat Austin 60-51 in the section final to earn their state berth
Thunder beat Timberwolves 116-103
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped Oklahoma City beat Minnesota 116-103 as the Thunder won their eighth straight and he increased his record 20-point streak to 128 games.
Igor Shesterkin makes 46 saves to help Rangers beat Wild 4-2
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Anthony Edwards' 42 points lead Timberwolves to 127-117 win against undermanned Warriors
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-117 win.
Minnesota Frost take down Seattle Torrent 4-1
Rookie Peyton Anderson scored her first career goal to spark the Minnesota Frost to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Torrent in the PWHL.
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Why is a rapid melt of snow concerning for homeowners?
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
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.
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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 2026
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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Allina Health to be acquired by California-based nonprofit health system
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
Funeral set for Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait
A funeral will be held later this week for Master Sergeant Nicole Amor, a mother of two from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, who was killed in a drone attack in Kuwait.
At least 1 hurt in Interstate 494 crash in Bloomington, state patrol says
The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person was hurt early Tuesday morning in a crash on Interstate 494 in Bloomington.
Minnesota legislative auditor releases new autism center fraud report
Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor will release a report Tuesday that looks into how some Medicaid fraud schemes were investigated in the state.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 schools closed amid "threats"
Leaders of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 say all district schools are closed Tuesday "out of an abundance of caution" after "multiple schools received threats."
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3 townhomes damaged in northern Minnesota fire; no injures
Three townhomes in Lusten, Minnesota, were damaged in a fire on Monday afternoon, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's office: 1 injured, 1 arrested after stabbing in Morrison County
A 53-year-old man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in Scandia Valley Township, Minnesota, on Sunday morning.
22-year-old dead in Meeker County head-on crash
A 22-year-old man died in a crash in Meeker County, Minnesota, early Saturday morning.
Twin Cities under snow emergency after massive weekend blizzard
Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the Minnesota communities that have declared snow emergencies in the wake of this weekend's massive blizzard.
Minnesotans band together to get through March blizzard
The word of the day Sunday in southern Minnesota was "challenging," with snow conditions making roads difficult to navigate.
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Wis. legislator pleads no contest after feud over Hispanic resolutions
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
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.
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Wis. legislator pleads no contest after feud over Hispanic resolutions
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
Bill: Warrants that let police sweep data near crime scenes should be illegal
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Senate votes to begin marathon debate over SAVE America Act
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Minnesota legislative auditor releases new autism center fraud report
Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor will release a report Tuesday that looks into how some Medicaid fraud schemes were investigated in the state.
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Xcel Energy seeks Minnesota natural gas rate hike. Customers can weigh in.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
Minnesota House passes bill to end housing program "riddled with fraud"
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
Delta to cancel flights ahead of expected snow storm in Twin Cities
Delta is canceling flights at Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of expected significant snow and winds starting Saturday evening through Sunday, the airline said Friday.
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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Bill: Warrants that let police sweep data near crime scenes should be illegal
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.
Minnesota legislative auditor releases new autism center fraud report
Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor will release a report Tuesday that looks into how some Medicaid fraud schemes were investigated in the state.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 schools closed amid "threats"
Leaders of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 say all district schools are closed Tuesday "out of an abundance of caution" after "multiple schools received threats."
Woman running for U.S. Senate convicted in tarantula-throwing incident
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate, accused of throwing a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to where her then-tenant was staying, has been convicted in the 2024 incident, according to court records.
Man killed in Uptown shooting overnight, MPD says
Minneapolis police are searching for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in a parking lot overnight.
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Allina Health to be acquired by California-based nonprofit health system
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
This Minnesota doctor is helping "The Pitt" keep it real
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.
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"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
A tribute to documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Missed the 2026 Oscars? Here's how to watch the awards show now.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
This Minnesota doctor is helping "The Pitt" keep it real
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.