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Kittens took over the aquarium at the Mall of America on Friday morning.
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
Four years in, architects are celebrating a huge step toward restoration as they raise the first portion of a massive oak framework in a workshop in western France. They're getting help from timber framer Peter Henrikson from Grand Marais.
You likely know the name Leeann Chin, as her chain of Chinese restaurants is a Minnesota staple. But few know the dramatic way it all came to be. It's actually a veritable Hollywood story.
Sunny Sonnheim's house gets an awful lot of shade. That's because tucked away in the backyard of her White Bear Lake home looms a giant cottonwood tree.
Armstrong High School senior Stella Wright put together a poem about surviving Minnesota's longest season.
When Christina Nguyen first toured the space that would one day become Hai Hai, she didn't know she wanted to open a Southeast Asian restaurant.
While there is no cure, the disease's progress can be completely stopped with a bone marrow transplant, which young Joey Brocato just underwent.
Family members, friends and community members are all working to keep Eli Hart's name and memory alive, one year after his death.
Bradley Taylor's first donut vending machine opened in May of 2022, and soon, he'll have vending machines at seven locations.
Stroke survivors often struggle to do the things they previously loved. One Falcon Heights woman turned to art to better express herself after developing a brain disorder following her stroke.
"He would go to their hockey games and whatever else and he would always make sure he was there," said head coach Jessica Kammann. "In the middle of December, he stopped coming. It was too hard for him to get there."
A Minnesota seamstress is making one of the most depressing places brighter.
A Minnesota man's passion project during the pandemic has turned into a reminder that the story of our lives is worth sharing. Gerrit Lamain knew that when he started jotting down essays about unique moments across his 86 years.
The Karen and Nepali Foods store has just recently opened. It's taking over the space previously occupied by the Lamplighter Lounge, a strip club that was the scene of a number of shootings.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The community is rallying around a Minnesota hockey dad who suffered a serious injury on the ice.
While Metro Transit may not be offering free rides, the Pizza Man in Columbia Heights is.
Dozens are spending their New Year's Eve looking for a new place to live.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
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.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
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.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
The balance of power is uncertain in the Minnesota Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
The balance of power will be uncertain when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the State Capitol next month after the death of a state senator and a court challenge set the stage for special elections when the legislative session is already underway.
Two weeks from Tuesday, state lawmakers will kick off the 2025 legislative session.
A new Minnesota law going into effect Jan. 1 requires insurers to cover the cost of wigs for anyone experiencing hair loss due to a medical condition.
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.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
Leftovers are in the fridge and the presents under the tree are unwrapped. But what if Santa didn't get your wish list just right?
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The 19 Bar, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Minnesota, was targeted by a burglar overnight Tuesday amid the push to rebuild it following a devastating fire.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
A security guard at a downtown Minneapolis bar is in custody following a stabbing early Saturday morning.
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."
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.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
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.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
With one week left in the regular season, the NFL's most expensive ticket can be found at Ford Field this weekend.
Lions fans were roaring in downtown Detroit Monday night after a come-from-behind road win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's low block on Patrick Jones apparently didn't lead to any serious injury for the Minnesota Vikings edge rusher.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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.
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.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there will be flurries tonight and temperatures will top out in the low 20s tomorrow.
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.
The Twin Cities will ring in the New Year with some flurries Tuesday evening, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
It’s a pretty mild New Year’s Eve, but it’ll feel a lot colder during the end of the week.
Tuesday will be slightly breezy and in the 30s but the cloud cover will dampen any chance for viewing the northern lights in the evening.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there will be flurries tonight and temperatures will top out in the low 20s tomorrow.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long time traditions. From what we drink to what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight. Why do we have New Year's Eve traditions? And how did they start? Good Question. Jeff Wagner digs into the how we celebrate the exciting occasion.
Minneapolis' 19 Bar planned to have a big New Year's bash, but they've hit all kinds of hurdles since it was scorched in a freak crash. And now, another sobering development: burglars hit the bar. But as Kirsten Mitchell reports, they're still hopeful heading into 2025.
A family is mourning the loss of this hard-working mother. A suspected drunk driver hit and killed her in a crosswalk. Our Frankie McLister has the powerful plea from that woman's daughter.
With tens of millions watching from all across the globe, Times Square revelers are ready to welcome 2025 and put 2024 in the history books.