Favorite hobbies: Heather Brown has an ice rink in backyard
Here on the Morning Update, we’re getting to know each other! Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton talked about their favorite hobbies.
Here on the Morning Update, we’re getting to know each other! Heather Brown and A.J. Hilton talked about their favorite hobbies.
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An update on a mental health workers’ strike, a Chicago man will learn his fate for murdering a father in a fit of road rage in Plymouth, and more.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines on the Morning Update.
The eyes of the world are on Britain this morning as the world says a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth. Locally, teammates and classmates continue to rally around a Bloomington teen paralyzed after a severe football injury.
It's back to school time for many, so the morning crew is sharing their past back to school pics!
It’s feel good Friday, so we want to hear some positive stories from you! Plus, we’re looking at events for the final Friday of the State Fair, and the latest news.
Heather Brown has the latest headlines.
WCCO Heather Brown went over to the DNR building at the Minnesota State Fair and checked out the fish pond.
Investigators are searching for a baby boy in the southwest metro, public safety is a hot topic as the president hits the road ahead of the midterms, and more.
A Minnesota pro basketball player is in police custody, DNA pulled from a hockey dad's discarded napkin proves critical clue in cracking a cold case, and more.
In the run-up to the fair, we always get our fair share of Good Questions about the Great Minnesota Get-Together. So, Heather Brown found answers to some of your questions, and a few of her own.
MN State Fair reaches its goal of hiring 200 law enforcement officers, last night’s rain brings flooding to parts of the state, and more.
Minnesota’s primary election is nearly here, a national tree climbing competition was held in St. Paul over the weekend, and more.
Daunte Wright’s girlfriend is suing Brooklyn Center and ex-officer Kim Potter, more info in the Apple River stabbings, and more.
Two ex-MPD officers will be sentenced today for violating George Floyd’s rights, Mega Millions is now over $1 billion, and more.
A big chunk of the state is experiencing drought, dozens of pets found homes this weekend at a free pet event, and more.
Many questions remain after a man was fatally shot by MPD, the Duluth Air Show takes flight this weekend, and more.
This week, Minnesotans will head to cabins, resorts and campsites up north. For some, that place is more than a spot on the map.
Opening statements to begin in fatal Highway 169 road rage shooting, the U of M to hold listening sessions on campus safety and more.
We love our green lawns in Minnesota. According to a survey from the Metropolitan Council, more than 40% of people with sprinkler systems in the metro area water their lawns every other day.
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
We’re talking about unplugging during summer travel, more on the first case of monkeypox in the state, and more
More than a dozen Mpls. schools switch to e-learning due to today’s dangerous heat, Wall Street slips into bear market, and more
We’re talking about how tipping habits have changed over the pandemic, US Senate negotiators reach agreement on gun control, and more
Police in Hopkins issued an emergency alert on Sunday for a missing 4-year-old boy with autism.
A man who was among the people injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis late last month has died, according to a medical examiner's report.
The pair spent 17 days biking from Minnesota to Maine, traveled through seven states, one Canadian province and averaged 85 miles a day.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
Police in Hopkins issued an emergency alert on Sunday for a missing 4-year-old boy with autism.
A man who was among the people injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis late last month has died, according to a medical examiner's report.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.
The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.
A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet.
The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis.
Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.
In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.
A man who was among the people injured in a mass shooting in Minneapolis late last month has died, according to a medical examiner's report.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
Local woman was attacked and carjacked in broad daylight while walking along Lagoon Avenue near Bde Maka Ska on Sunday.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.
Liam Fraser scored his first career goal to help FC Dallas earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United.
Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three runs and six Pittsburgh relievers kept the Twins in check as the Pirates beat Minnesota 4-0.
Mitch Keller pitched six scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start, Oneil Cruz homered for a second consecutive night and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0.
Kahleah Copper buried a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, scoring 34 points to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx in Brittney Griner's return to the Mercury.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
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 nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
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.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
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.
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
Expect more sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the 70s on Sunday.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will be beautiful, though temps will be slightly below average. Monday will have a very similar feel to Saturday and Sunday. As we head into Tuesday, our next chance of rain appears. But by the middle of next week we could see temps in the 80s
Our dry, comfortable stretch continues Sunday, with more sunshine and pleasant temps in the 70s in the Twin Cities.
A Minnesota dairy herd is quarantined after several cows became ill with the bird flu. An agriculture specialist from the University of Minnesota answers the big questions.
Mary Kay Ziniewicz's unique child care situation ended up with a solution that now benefits thousands.
A freighter damaged while sailing in Lake Superior is now safely anchored while crews work to get it back in action, plus the rest of the day’s top stories.
The ship started taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.