Minneapolis hosting Clear the Shelter event this weekend
If you live in Minneapolis, you can adopt a new cat or dog for as little as $15.
If you live in Minneapolis, you can adopt a new cat or dog for as little as $15.
Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award at the United States' most illustrious canine event.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hoping to clear the shelter this weekend by reducing adoption fees for dozens of pets.
Summer is the time for road trips, but who do you want in the passenger seat?
Experts who work with hunting dogs like Gov. Kristin Noem's said she should have trained — not killed — her puppy, or found other options if the dog was out of control.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
On March 30, Preston Fleischer's dog, Lily, was shot while sunbathing on the second-story deck of his home in South Bend Township near Mankato.
A devastated Minnesota family wants to know who killed their family dog.
Scientists say artificial intelligence can play matchmaker by predicting personality types in dogs.
The American Kennel Club released its latest round of canine rankings, with French bulldogs remaining the most commonly registered purebreds.
If you have space in your heart and your home, the Animal Humane Society is looking for more foster volunteers. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell explains how the foster program works and the difference it's making in the dog's outcome.
On top of large dog fosters, they're also looking for those who can help bottle-feed kittens this spring.
A new device helped first responders save two dogs from a house fire last month in St. Paul Park.
With the Sniffspot app, dog owners can rent out people's backyards or land to use as their own for 30 minutes to several hours. Sniffspot reports the average host in the U.S. makes $180 per month.
The dog, a border collie named Honey, went through the ice on South Lindstrom Lake around 6:15 p.m., according to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.
Anna Hennessy and Erin Altemus are among 39 mushers who will travel the roughest yet most awe-inspiring terrain over roughly 10 days.
She was the only dog from the Midwest to make the cut.
Derek James caught up with a primetime pup named Lucy and her owner ahead of her national debut alongside the "Queen of Nashville."
They say every dog has its day. And Wednesday just happens to be the day for one Twin Cities pup.
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they found their first deer tick of the year Monday morning. It's quite early, but not unheard of. While us humans are still somewhat bundled and covered up, our furry friends are not, making them more vulnerable.
Carley Ryan has her first court appearance in March.
A dog still needs to be reunited with its human after they were rescued from the icy waters of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin on Thursday.
The furriest members of the St. Paul Winter Carnival's royal family have been unveiled.
You have a chance to make your voice heard in the most important election of 2024: The St. Paul Winter Carnival Canine King and Queen.
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
Summer is here, so it's the perfect time to order prescription sunglasses or eyeglasses with color-changing lenses.
Upgrade your outdoor living space with new patio furniture that's on sale from Wayfair, Walmart and Amazon.
Sunday evening was a grim one at the Minnesota State Capitol, with lawmakers engaging in shouting matches during the final moments of the 2024 legislative session. But amid the chaos was a rare moment of bipartisan jubilation.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday announced a new unit focused on reducing violent crime.
Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League Championship.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday announced a new unit focused on reducing violent crime.
It happened just before 10 p.m. on the 2800 block of 16th Avenue South, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
In a stunning feat of athleticism Sunday, two men ran 50 miles around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis — a distance of nearly two full marathons back-to-back.
Parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northeastern Minnesota have been temporarily closed as a search for two missing canoeists continues.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
Former President Trump wasn't the only politician busy in the Land of 10,000 Lakes as Governor Tim Walz signed six new bills into Minnesota law.
Nearly 73 years after being wounded in the Korean War, Earl Meyer finally received a Purple Heart this afternoon.
Traveling across the world can get quite expensive, but Minnesota and areas in the upper midwest have gems that are just a car ride away.
Wisconsin election officials have voted to provide more details to voters than normal to avoid confusion about a ballot that will have both a special and regular election for a vacant congressional seat.
After more than three decades, DNA researchers and authorities have identified a skeleton found in the chimney of a Madison, Wisconsin music store.
Twenty-four-year-old Madison Bergmann was charged earlier this month with first-degree child sexual assault with a child under 13 in regard to her relationship with a fifth-grade student at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson.
The moves come six months before the election and are just the latest examples of political jousting between Evers and the Legislature. Both are trying to use the stalemate over PFAS funding and other issues to their advantage in the November election
Police are searching for a criminal they say used a machete to rob a gas station near the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
There's only a handful of practicing Black architects in the state of Minnesota. It's a space one north Minneapolis designer is grateful to represent, and through his work on the north side, he aims to create a more equitable future.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
One woman aspires to open the first black, woman-owned brewery in the state
In a protest through songs, more than 50 students gathered outside Hinckley-Finlayson High School Wednesday afternoon, demanding a reversal to a school board decision to take a traditional Native song out of this year's upcoming graduation ceremony.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
Sunday evening was a grim one at the Minnesota State Capitol, with lawmakers engaging in shouting matches during the final moments of the 2024 legislative session. But amid the chaos was a rare moment of bipartisan jubilation.
The 2024 legislative session ended in chaos. Lawmakers in both the house and senate found themselves in a shouting match in the final hours.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
The Minnesota Legislature ended its work for the 2024 session Sunday with a chaotic finale, as political tensions erupted over a last-minute decision by Democrats to put their unfinished priorities into one bill to get them across the finish line.
A deal brokered Saturday night by state legislators and Gov. Tim Walz will keep Uber, and possibly Lyft, in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
An agreement was reached on Saturday night to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota and pay rideshare drivers more.
A metro nonprofit makes a difference by meeting unmet needs in the community for women and children.
Lawmakers on Saturday night came to a last minute deal to keep the rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, in the state.
With just 45 days to go until Uber and Lyft plan to leave Minnesota, other rideshare companies are already rolling in with intentions of picking up the slack.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Monday announced a new unit focused on reducing violent crime.
It happened just before 10 p.m. on the 2800 block of 16th Avenue South, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
A mother and child are fighting for their lives after a shooting in south Minneapolis Sunday night.
Three people were injured in two separate shootings on opposite sides of Minneapolis Saturday night, police said. All three are expected to be OK.
A southern Minnesota man was shot early Friday in Minneapolis and died hours later at a hospital, according to authorities.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
With decades of experience healing the body, these two say this is the first step to healing the mind.
Both chambers debated until early Thursday morning with the House making some progress regarding changes to the paid family and medical leave bill that passed last year.
While on his run, 74-year-old John suffered a heart attack. Craig Humpfer, a real estate appraiser, happened to be driving in the area and noticed him on the ground.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Smith Park in Bloomington is home to a new kind of playground to test your ninja skills — no matter your age.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Guests will spend the night in The Kid's bedroom, enjoy "rare and special" Prince tracks and receive a private tour of the house featuring Prince's real-life personal items, according to Airbnb listing.
More than 900 shows will take place throughout the fair's 12 days.
Sunday evening was a grim one at the Minnesota State Capitol, with lawmakers engaging in shouting matches during the final moments of the 2024 legislative session. But amid the chaos was a rare moment of bipartisan jubilation.
Jess Healey scored from the point late in the second period to lift Boston to a 4-3 win over Minnesota in the first game of the inaugural Walter Cup, the championship of the Professional Women's Hockey League Championship.
The Wolves are four wins away from their first trip to the NBA finals. To get there, they'll have to go through Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.
In a stunning feat of athleticism Sunday, two men ran 50 miles around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis — a distance of nearly two full marathons back-to-back.
Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
In 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost he would never come back. Now, he'll return to Minnesota Friday for one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at Trump's goal of winning our state.
Internal Republican polling shows Minnesota is up for grabs, and Minnesota's 10 electoral college votes could be critical in the upcoming election.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline Professor David Schultz about Trump's ongoing legal battles.
While on the campaign trail in 2020, then President Donald Trump promised that if he lost Minnesota* he would never come back. Four years later, Trump will be back Friday to headline one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Minnesota GOP, the Lincoln Reagan dinner in St. Paul. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political strategists Abou Amara, a democrat, and Amy Koch, a Republican.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
A survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows 1.7 million anglers went fishing in Minnesota in 2022. Of those, 69% were residents and 31% were from out of state.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
Tuesday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the possibilityu of severe weather.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Things have dried out in the Twin Cities, but more rain is on the way.
After the rain wraps up Monday morning, the Twin Cities will have some dry time before another system arrives in the evening.
Following morning showers on Monday, the Twin Cities will have some dry time before another system arrives in the evening.
Tuesday will be a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the possibilityu of severe weather.
Sunday, the Superior National Forest announced an emergency closure on Iron Lake for search and rescue efforts after learning two canoes had gone over Curtain Falls.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is hoping a new unit will help to cut back on violent crimes.
Fans are still howling after an historic win by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jessica Talbot, supermarket dietitian at Coborn’s, has some recipes to share.