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The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone has reached an agreement with the Minnesota attorney general's office to improve its business practices. The sanctuary's board announced the agreement Tuesday. It comes after an attorney general's investigation into allegations of misuse of funds at the sanctuary.
Snow and cold continue to put field work on ice at farms across Minnesota.
A Minnesota company drew a firestorm of criticism for changing their legal terms. So now, they're changing them back.
It's a big day for those who collect vinyl. Thousands of record stores around the world are celebrating Record Store Day. Started in 2007, the annual event is a way for businesses to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture of record stores. One of those celebrating is the Electric Fetus in Minneapolis.
A new trend in gardening is generating a buzz. More growers and gardeners are moving away from chemicals and insecticides that are hurting or killing bees.
Every year, 42 million people visit the more than 500 stores and restaurants at the Mall of America. Ultimately, that translates into an annual average about 10,000 tons of trash -- or about 28 tons per day.
Who makes the best fried chicken in Minnesota? Your votes sent Matt Brickman to a tiny town near New Ulm to try the chicken at Carl's Corner.
Secret Service investigators say they are close to gaining a full understanding of the methods hackers used to breach Target's computer systems last December.
UnitedHealth Group's first-quarter net income slid 8 percent as funding cuts to a key product and costs imposed by the health care overhaul dented the health insurer's performance. The Minnetonka company said the overhaul and government budget cuts added about 35 cents per share in costs during the quarter.
For the first time in state history, Minnesota's labor force surpassed three million, thanks to a good month of March.
Target is vastly expanding the goods that are available to order by subscription as it fends off its biggest non-traditional retail rival, Amazon.com. The nation's second-largest discounter first dabbled with subscriptions last September, trying to win over haggard parents with 150 baby care products.
On Demand Group is a global family-owned IT consulting firm that has been in business since 1995. While IT might sound boring, Heather Manley is anything but.
A Minnesota mall has fallen into disrepair, but we found its owner has a history of ignoring properties all across the country. The mall in Worthington has a leaky roof, buckets lined up on the floor and caution tape blocking off some areas.
A new proposal to ban Styrofoam containers in restaurants has some owners worried about the extra cost that will have to be passed along to the customer.
A project to improve the Nicollet Avenue bridge in Minneapolis' Tanglewood neighborhood is getting over $34.2 million in federal funding.
Authorities in St. Paul are searching for a 13-year-old girl who ran away and may be in danger.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved new regulations that will determine where cannabis businesses can operate in the city.
One person was injured in a crash involving a dozen vehicles, including a school bus, on a highway ramp in the north metro Friday morning, officials said.
Multiple crashes and spinouts in the metro have prompted a NEXT Drive Alert Friday morning.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Authorities say a man is in custody after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children, which prompted an AMBER Alert near Brainerd Friday morning. The victims were unharmed.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
All mail will be rerouted out-of-state to a company that will replicate the mail before sending it back to Minnesota.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, inmates are not only serving time but learning skills to keep them from coming back.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
In western battlegrounds Thursday, both candidates zeroed in on women voters.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
There are 345,000 people in Minnesota who identify as Latino. As a group, they could prove decisive in the outcome.
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to his church.
Three people were shot in Dinkytown early Friday morning, according to the University of Minnesota.
A 19-year-old Minneapolis man has been charged in the shooting of three teens near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Labor Day.
A 29-year-old Blaine man has been sentenced to five years of supervised probation in connection to an explosion at an apartment in Blaine that occurred with his young child inside.
Campbell Blair, 58, is charged with one count each of criminal vehicular operation causing substantial bodily harm while under the influence of alcohol and carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
The MNUFC Academy is one of the first in the MLS to make sure players are both physically and mentally ready for the pro league through a partnership with Allina Health called the "Change to Chill" program.
According to Forbes, every year, Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween. It also means it's a good time to talk about kids dental health and some low-cost options.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Prior Lake battled Farmington in the first round of section playoffs. Plus, hear from the coach of the Two Rivers High School football team, who is looking to continue their unbeaten streak.
Minnesota Twins fielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement from baseball Thursday, citing injuries as the driving force behind ending his career just four years after his major league debut.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Halloween is upon us, and suddenly the 2024 NFL season looks a little scary if you're a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Jefferson Diaz scored the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout after Minnesota and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless draw in regulation, and United beat RSL in the first game of a best-of-three series on Tuesday night.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
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.
Afternoon high temperatures will hit the mid-40s, which is near-average for this time of year.
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 Joseph Dames says a small, weak piece of energy aloft could try to throw an isolated shower across west-central and northern Minnesota this afternoon. Otherwise it should be pretty dry.
Highs will be in the 40s and 50s across the state Friday.
Temperatures will rise to the 50s and 60s over the weekend.
Afternoon high temperatures will hit the mid-40s, which is near-average for this time of year.
The shooting happened around 2:15 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of Fourth Street and 13th Avenue Southeast.
The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes.
Minnesota chef Mish Sen is the author of "Indian Kitchen Secrets: 52 Easy-to-Make Indian Recipes for Beginners."
The Ann Bancroft Foundation's mission is to support girls to live their dreams and imagine something bigger. Now they're hosting the first-ever Ann Bancroft Foundation Girlhood Summit, explain Executive Director Ethelind B. Kaba and student-performer and advocate Hildie Edwards.