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A Twin Cities man has died after a crash sent his vehicle into a holding pond Monday morning in Chanhassen.
Beginning May 1, some people with higher credit scores may actually end up paying a higher fee.
Masjid Al Rahma was damaged by fire Monday, and police are searching for the man suspected of setting a fire inside Mall 24's mosque Sunday evening. It is not clear if the fires are connected.
About 75 mobile homes are on Marina Point, which is located where the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin meet. Over the past couple days the rising river has become a real concern.
A white former police officer convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser and fatally shooting Black motorist Daunte Wright in suburban Minneapolis in 2021 has been released from prison.
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.
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a bull killed a 60-year-old man in the 200 block of James Road in Ferris.
Other books facing challenges and bans include George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," Mike Curato's "Flamer" and Juno Dawson's "This Book Is Gay," among others.
Celebrities and top accounts say they have blue checks they didn't pay for — and don't want.
A 16-year-old boy from Sauk Rapids faces life in prison after he allegedly crashed into a pedestrian on purpose Friday night, killing him.
Minneapolis police say they are investigating after a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a small school bus Monday morning.
Video captured on MnDOT traffic cameras shows what happened when a reported escape from law enforcement took a dangerous turn over the weekend.
Desiigner, the rapper best known for his hit single "Panda," is accused in federal charges of exposing himself on an airplane heading from Tokyo to Minneapolis.
Authorities in River Falls, Wisconsin, are investigating after a woman was found shot death early Monday.
"After 17 years at CNN, I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly," he said in a statement.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Twin Cities are in for a hot, humid and sunny Friday.
Seven women from La Crosse, Wisconsin are headed to the National Granny Basketball Tournament this weekend in Kansas City.
Shayla Reaves and Pauleen Le have your latest headlines.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Twin Cities are in for a hot, humid and sunny Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will wrap up and move out tonight for a hot and humid Friday.
State cannabis officials this week published draft regulations for the new industry in Minnesota as it eyes market launch next year.
A new report from the Metropolitan Council shows that population growth in the Twin Cities is slowing down in the 2020s compared to the previous decade.
St. Paul police suspect an off-duty officer had been under the influence of alcohol when they allegedly crashed into a vacant building, starting a fire early Thursday morning.
Minneapolis park workers voted to approve a new contract Thursday after a 22-day strike.
In just under two months, more than 4,000 volunteers will work to transform a portion of St. Paul's east side, creating a new neighborhood in the process.
State cannabis officials this week published draft regulations for the new industry in Minnesota as it eyes market launch next year.
The state provided $32 million to design and construct the 40,000-square-foot facility in Little Falls, just off Highway 371 and adjacent to the Little Falls State Veterans Cemetery.
WCCO's Goin' To The Lake adventures continue two hours northwest of the Twin Cities in the heart of cabin country.
Storms Wednesday night left behind the largest reported hailstone in Minnesota in more than 55 years.
An increase in criminal penalties for straw purchases of firearms was one of a number of new laws to take effect in Minnesota Thursday. Gov. Tim Walz and public safety officials will be highlighting the new legislation.
A judge has refused to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election in the closely watched battleground state.
Seven women from La Crosse, Wisconsin are headed to the National Granny Basketball Tournament this weekend in Kansas City.
Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will be in Wisconsin next week with her not-yet-announced running mate.
The courtroom in Hudson, Wisconsin was packed Wednesday with those who wanted to learn Miu's fate, as well as to hear victims give their impact statements before the judge.
Nicolae Miu, the 54-year-old man who stabbed multiple people on the Apple River in 2022 and was convicted of homicide and other charges, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday.
In just under two months, more than 4,000 volunteers will work to transform a portion of St. Paul's east side, creating a new neighborhood in the process.
Andy Baseman is using his own experience being homeless to make Metro Transit light rail trains safer. He's there to help people who are struggling, not enable them.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
A judge has refused to put on hold his ruling that allows disabled people in Wisconsin to be emailed absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election in the closely watched battleground state.
A plane carrying Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva landed at a military base in Maryland after they were freed by Russia in a prisoner exchange.
State cannabis officials this week published draft regulations for the new industry in Minnesota as it eyes market launch next year.
Right now, Hennepin County Commissioners make $122,225 a year. It's been that way since 2016. But starting next year, it jumps to $182,141 a year. It's an increase of 49%.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed a decision that one does not have the right to use deadly force in a situation where they feel threatened if they have the opportunity to escape.
A county fair in the west metro has a warning for concertgoers: beware of tickets on sale for free shows.
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage.
St. Paul police suspect an off-duty officer had been under the influence of alcohol when they allegedly crashed into a vacant building, starting a fire early Thursday morning.
A homicide occurred on an interstate highway in Minnesota's capital city Thursday, police said.
Dorian Barrs, 32, faces four counts of production of child pornography, one count of receipt of child pornography, and four counts of coercion and enticement of a minor, according to an indictment. He made his first court appearance Wednesday.
An increase in criminal penalties for straw purchases of firearms was one of a number of new laws to take effect in Minnesota Thursday. Gov. Tim Walz and public safety officials will be highlighting the new legislation.
A girl was gravely injured and two others were hurt in an attack outside a North St. Paul strip mall on Wednesday evening.
Ultra-processed foods — with added ingredients like preservatives, artificial flavors and colors — make up 73% of the U.S. food supply.
The Aliveness Project will step in to help Minnesotans living with HIV after Rainbow Health, a leading advocate for those living with HIV, announced it will be shutting its doors with only hours of notice, coming as a sudden shock to its now former employees.
Hazelden Betty Ford has launched a free virtual program that helps Native American community members address generational trauma and the various struggles that come with it.
Data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that the suicide rate in the state fell from 2022 to 2023.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
A county fair in the west metro has a warning for concertgoers: beware of tickets on sale for free shows.
Minnesota Twins fans who subscribe to Comcast will soon be able to watch their favorite sports team again after it reached an agreement with their distributor.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Seven women from La Crosse, Wisconsin are headed to the National Granny Basketball Tournament this weekend in Kansas City.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
The Minnesota Vikings have big plans for their new edge rusher Dallas Turner.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
The face-off between Simone Biles and Suni Lee marked the first time two gold medalists competed against each other in the event.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into what this roadmap would look like and the legal challenges it could face.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts, Amy Koch, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat, about the roadmap for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". Some of Project 2025's proposals include eliminating federal departments, replacing civil service jobs with political appointments and parental control over schools. Esme Murphy spoke with Constitutional law expert Professor David Schultz with Hamline University about the legal challenges it faces.
The countdown is on to Election Day, and the spotlight is on the conservative blueprint called "Project 2025". In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Professor Larry Jacobs from the University of Minnesota about the roadmap proposed for a new Republican administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation
It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country.
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.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Ultra-processed foods — with added ingredients like preservatives, artificial flavors and colors — make up 73% of the U.S. food supply.
Why do we have intense dreams when we're sick? There could be a couple of variables involved.
A major decision awaits Vice President Harris. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president will soon announce her running mate.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
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.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Twin Cities are in for a hot, humid and sunny Friday.
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.
High pressure moves in from the prairies of Canada to keep the Twin Cities dry for the next two days. Friday will be hot, humid and sunny, with a high of 90 degrees.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Twin Cities are in for a hot, humid and sunny Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will wrap up and move out tonight for a hot and humid Friday.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Twin Cities are in for a hot, humid and sunny Friday.
Seven women from La Crosse, Wisconsin are headed to the National Granny Basketball Tournament this weekend in Kansas City.
Shayla Reaves and Pauleen Le have your latest headlines.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the Twin Cities are in for a hot, humid and sunny Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will wrap up and move out tonight for a hot and humid Friday.