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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.
A Wisconsin family's need to keep the coastline clean led to a new more perplexing task. Giving boats a well-needed shine was what drew Liz Emmer and her boys to Spirit Lake Marina this week.
It's one of the simplest ways to brighten someone's day - sending them a handwritten card.
"Even though I do have like a disability, nothing can stop me from going onto my dreams," Finley Ashfield said.
Ebony Queen Beauty Supply is now up and running, and the 2,000 Black residents of Cottage Grove can shop local instead of driving towns over to get what they need.
For the first time, a Minnesota-based startup company has the space to fully celebrate Take Your Kid to Work Day, and it's making the absolute most of it.
Twin Cities area public elementary schools are part of a new opportunity to create a culture of musical theater. The local arts community is bringing the musicals program to life, with the help of some Disney magic.
For over 65 years, the Sparky Show at Como Zoo has entertained and educated many Minnesotans. The tradition continues at Como Harbor, a new seal and sea lion habitat that opened in June 2021.
For the last two years, retired optician-turned-volunteer Dave Schneiderhan has been fixing eyeglasses free of charge for students in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with help from a program through Allina Health.
After more than three decades of serving lunch in downtown Minneapolis, Walkin' Dog has announced they're shutting down. Since the announcement, faithful customers have come out to relish in the good times and say, "Franks for the memories."
A Minnesota dad is taking matters into his own hands after he couldn't find a children's book to read to his daughter that represented his childhood growing up in Somalia.
The driver suffered minor injuries and was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control.
Matt Moberg said his journey hasn't been easy, but the difficult road has led to some beautiful creations and revelations.
In 2018, when Louisville Lanes in Shakopee was about to close forever, Dave Johnson stepped up to the foul line. Johnson, who had spent his entire career in home renovations, bet on himself and the community he loved.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
During peak hours, the reduction of lanes along Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities reduces speeds to a snail's pace.
At the Twin Cities Auto Show, some shoppers worry about what could be down the road following a 25% tariff on vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
A fire in Perham, Minnesota, Friday morning has left a property management business heavily damaged.
A central Minnesota deputy and a motorcyclist collided when the deputy made a U-turn in his patrol car Thursday evening, officials said.
Investigators in Sherburne County, Minnesota, are looking into a wrong-way crash that sent a trooper and a carload of teenagers to the hospital.
ICE agents detained 33-year-old Aditya Harsono in Marshall, Minnesota, just days after his student visa was abruptly revoked.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
The GOP cited "serious concerns" alleging the Democrat used his legislative position to potentially benefit a private legal client.
Dozens of U of M students, community activists and church members showed up for the bond hearing.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old man stole a 2021 Honda CRV and used Wite-Out to turn an "L" on the license plate into an "I".
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has caught officials' eyes.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Jackson Jobe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Rudy Gobert matched his career high with 35 points and had 11 rebounds for Minnesota in a 117-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that put the Timberwolves on the brink of a top-six finish that would avoid the play-in games.
Dillon Dingler had three hits, an RBI and scored a run as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says this upcoming week will feel like spring! Saturday starts off dry but a warm front will push in some isolated showers across northern Minnesota.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says there may be a chance for some snow flurries in northern Minnesota on Monday morning.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Saturday will be warm and windy, with wind gusts between 30 and 40 miles per hour in parts of Minnesota.
Here are your latest news headlines from WCCO on April 12, 2025.
From an Easter egg hunt in Blaine to Legos, Legos and more Legos, here's a look at 4 Things to Do Today.
The People of Color Career Fair kicks off on Tuesday and aims to help anyone in the Twin Cities area who is looking for a fresh start.
Looking for something fun to do today in Minnesota? From enjoying deals on records to celebrate Record Store Day, to playful kitties, check out this week's Saturdates.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind item? Something to freshen up your wardrobe? Minneapolis Vintage Market is a pop-up market that offers all kinds of incredible vintage treasures.