Local organization gives out free school supplies to teachers: "It's like a candy store"
Each year educators spend hundreds of dollars of their own money buying school supplies for their students and classrooms.
Each year educators spend hundreds of dollars of their own money buying school supplies for their students and classrooms.
Sitting comfortably at mile marker 1760, Egon Overgaard had a few minutes to reflect on just how far he's come. And not just the nearly 2,000 miles he's hiked, but also the grief he's trying to leave behind.
Jablonski has shared a number of trials and tribulations after being paralyzed in a high school hockey incident. On Wednesday, he shared an update on a different battle he says he's been fighting.
Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction Bookstore opened with regular hours Tuesday for the first time in more than two years. The owner almost called it quits, but it was the regulars who convinced him to start over.
The LEDC is already seeing the growth in this neighborhood, as well as an increase in foot traffic, which only helps support the businesses within Plaza Del Sol.
Allison Sharkey, with the Lake Street Council, says they've used funding to support local artists to paint murals on businesses, which so far has deterred a lot of tagging along the stretch.
They say one person's trash is another person's treasure, and the actions of an IT person from the Hudson School District, working alongside a recent graduate, is proof of that.
Rodney and Thusuong Hiel say giving back was always part of the plan when they opened Boba Tonka Bubble Tea in 2020.
This weekend, community and corporations come together using golf as a tool to foster change, and a number of opportunities are being provided through Be the Change Golf Tournament.
Gretja Otten and her mother Susan are on the trail right now. It's a trail that goes all the way from Georgia to Maine, and takes about six months to finish.
Middle and high school students are among the volunteers at the New Creations Church every Monday in south Minneapolis. They help make sure their neighbors have a positive experience when receiving donations.
An Ojibwe tribe in northern Minnesota is celebrating the reclamation of sacred burial grounds in Superior, Wisconsin.
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers will be flocking to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi this weekend.
Neda Kellogg is making what seems like the impossible possible for young girls, helping them live out their dreams and reach their full potential.
A coalition of churches and community groups are working together, bringing community together to celebrate a new way of thinking.
Police in St. Paul are investigating a shooting near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds that injured three people Monday evening.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
Outside the fairgrounds, a group of neighbors who volunteer every year to walk the streets assisting people, hosted an appreciation potluck for the Ujamaa Community Ambassadors.
The Minneapolis Police Department says officers responded to the crash on the 2400 block of Washington Avenue North around 5:30 p.m.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
A Sauk Centre man is dead after being ejected from his motorcycle in a crash with an SUV on Sunday.
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
Minnesota golfer Derek Hitchner is playing in Brainerd.
Seven people were injured and 1 died in a campfire accident in St. Louis County.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as the former president ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West.
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Gov. Tim Walz spent Labor Day on the campaign trail talking to union workers.
Minnesota’s governor spoke to local labor leaders in the Twin Cities before heading to Laborfest in Milwaukee on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
The National Retail Federation estimates the average family with kids in kindergarten through 12th grade will spend $875 on back-to-school supplies this year.
Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
Police in St. Paul are investigating a shooting near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds that injured three people Monday evening.
A hospital employee and a server are dead and four others are hurt after what the owner of Park Tavern called a "horrific" fatal patio crash Sunday evening.
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department says an officer was hurt in its parking lot early Sunday morning by a wanted man who came to pick up a friend freshly arrested for driving under the influence.
The shooting appeared to be random, police said. The suspect was found on another train and police recovered a weapon.
One person was killed in a shooting on Lake Street in Minneapolis early Monday, police said.
Almost half of Minnesota is under air quality alerts on Monday due to hazardous wildfire smoke blowing south from Canada.
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
The 2024 NFL season kicks off this week and Minnesota Vikings fans have plenty to be excited about — or maybe anxious is a better word.
Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.
Gopher women's volleyball fell in their season opener to No. 5-ranked Stanford on Sunday afternoon but not without showing tenacity and growth compared to the end of last season.
The new-look Minnesota Vikings will make their much-anticipated debut on Sunday against the New York Giants.
This weekend, The Black Hart of St. Paul celebrates six years in the business of growing fandom soccer in the Twin Cities.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst Amy Koch about inflation being a key issue for voters.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Democratic analyst Abou Amara about reaching voters in this key swing district.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is being targeted once again as Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig fights for a fourth-term. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig about what she considers the key issues are this election session.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we should get another couple days of sunny weather before some more rain changes move in.
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.
A windy but warm day is on tap Tuesday as many students head back to school.
Minnesota's stretch of nice weather continues Tuesday with warm temperatures and some wind.
Our stretch of nice weather continues Tuesday with warm temperatures and a slight breeze.
Some look forward to the arrival of fall colors, and others are all about the pumpkin spice. And yet others choose to greet autumn by cueing up their playlist of spooky music.
A new survey finds that eight in 10 Americans say they're too tired to cook after work.
A new survey found that some of the rudest cities in America can be found in Florida. What's even more surprising is that New York City didn't even rank among the top 10.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we should get another couple days of sunny weather before some more rain changes move in.
Students will face new phone expectations when they head back to school, Gov. Tim Walz spent his Labor Day on the campaign trail and more.