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MCAD's newest art exhibit creates an interactive pink sky for travelers that pass through. The 110-foot ceiling is covered in about 4,000 pink biodegradable bags filled with literal hand written love notes.
In a project to help unhoused Minnesotans, a St. James man is creating sleeping mats made from cut-up plastic bags.
Many of us have felt the heaviness of the past few years. It was enough for one Minnesota couple to take action the only way they knew how. They sold their home and hit the road.
Three years ago, when the world shut down during the pandemic, Kyle Rawleigh had a lot more freedom from his full time job in logistics to tap into his creative side.
Her neighbors received the first cake after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to cancel their wedding.
A local dog derby is using the power of puppies to bring in money for their race next week.
He goes to school every day but never plays or coaches a game. Still, he's a big part of the Bemidji Athletic Department. His real name is Eric Nelson, but in Bemidji, it's just Big E, and he's special to the kids.
While the event, hosted at Rise Inc's Spring Lake campus, was intended to honor Tollefson, it also honored his lifelong commitment to serving people with disabilities.
The Bloomington teenager was paralyzed during a game in September, and has spent several months out in Colorado recovering.
Minnesota kids led the charge, and now kindness is overflowing for a Twin Cities elementary school.
A selfless act from a stranger saved a Minnesota teenager's life, and it came at the perfect time.
It's the kind of update we love to share. A dream -- a really expensive dream -- is coming true.
"I think this year, we did a lot of coming together," said Dave Whitmer of St. Paul. "There's a lot more community this year than there has been in 2020 and 2021."
The last time Megan Swanberg welcomed an Allina EMS crew into her home, she was 30 weeks pregnant with twins and going through contractions.
This holiday season, too many veterans have no place to call home, but the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is on a mission to change that.
A 36-year-old Hopkins mother has been sentenced to over three years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old daughter following an asthma attack.
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.
Six of the eight freshmen are Minnesota natives and have been dreaming of being members of the University of Minnesota dance team since they were kids.
In November, dozens of school referendums and levies were on the ballot in Minnesota, but fewer than half of them passed.
Typically, organ transplants last 15 to 20 years when they come from a living donor. But Pat Koppa is beating the odds in a big way after a selfless gift from her father 50 years ago.
A man was injured in a fire on Saturday evening.
The family of Charleen Sand have honored her legacy by etching her most loved recipe into her headstone.
An ex-teacher in Duluth is accused of sending "sexually explicit" messages to a former student, who was 15 when the exchange happened, prosecutors say.
Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
Special counsel Jack Smith has been working on a final report to be completed before Trump's inauguration, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.
In November, dozens of school referendums and levies were on the ballot in Minnesota, but fewer than half of them passed.
A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the start of the legislative session next week.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
A 36-year-old Hopkins mother has been sentenced to over three years in prison for second-degree manslaughter in the death of her 9-year-old daughter following an asthma attack.
53-year-old Burnsville man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that cost a victim $1.2 million, according to United States Attorney Andrew Luger.
A 28-year-old man will spend just over 61 months in prison for a crash that caused a death of a Twin Cities man, and injuring a Minneapolis police officer during an attempted arrest.
A jury found Tony Boos guilty of first-degree arson on Dec. 13, according to court records.
A woman was shot in the hand and robbed Saturday night.
Norovirus numbers in Minnesota remain "higher than usual" and likely will for some time, state health officials said Tuesday.
Nancy Gibson, co-chair of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, called the virus a "time bomb," and said no one knows the true extent of the disease which poses a threat to wildlife and humans.
A nearly 200-page report from the Minnesota Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.
Typically, organ transplants last 15 to 20 years when they come from a living donor. But Pat Koppa is beating the odds in a big way after a selfless gift from her father 50 years ago.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
Devin Royal had 19 points and Bruce Thornton scored five of his 18 in a second overtime as Ohio State rallied to beat Minnesota 89-88.
Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-106.
Six of the eight freshmen are Minnesota natives and have been dreaming of being members of the University of Minnesota dance team since they were kids.
The end of the regular season solidified the Vikings' 2025 opponents.
The Minnesota Vikings failed to seize the moment Sunday night, suffering a lopsided loss to the Detroit Lions and surrendering the NFC North and No. 1 playoff seed.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
Here's an explanation of why people may hear creaks and trembles in their homes during cold months.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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.
Whether it's skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating or hockey, this is the time of year when people love to embrace winter.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says highs will return to the upper teens on Tuesday as we wait for the arrival of warmer air.
Clouds will clear from north to south and we'll have a dry, cool day on Tuesday.
Highs will return to the upper teens on Tuesday as we wait for warmer air to arrive.
2025 is kicking off with a surge of several illnesses, stressing out doctors across the country.
Jimmy Carter was one of Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.
Rachel Modrow, 36, admitted she and her child's father neglected to get their 9-year-old daughter medical care when she had an asthma attack last year.
WCCO digital producer Anthony Bettin breaks down Sam Darnold's worrying performance against the Lions, what the advanced stats say about the playoff matchup and more.
Pazazz Apples recently challenged the Lunds & Byerlys in-house food experts to a recipe contest. The winner, Kristen Lee from Apple Valley, visits WCCO to show off her Crunchy Beet Slaw with Pazazz. Get the recipe here!