Rosemount boy bravely battles congenital heart condition
Busy hands, belly laughs and a bubbling curiosity: 3-year-old Colton Sowle is bursting with energy.
Busy hands, belly laughs and a bubbling curiosity: 3-year-old Colton Sowle is bursting with energy.
Including the two officers killed on Sunday, five Minnesota police officers have been shot and killed on duty since 2015, according in part to data from the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association.
Exploring the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how ready we are for the next one that comes our way.
A Native artist designed the Bison logo for Dakota Middle School but the new law says the mascot has to change amid new legislation.
A bipartisan legislative task force looking at solutions to problems facing emergency medical services agrees that there are funding gaps for providing that care, but hasn't found consensus on how to pay for it.
Former Chisago County Sheriff Richard Duncan was sentenced Friday on third-degree criminal sexual conduct after he was accused of blackmailing and sexually assaulting a woman.
After 60 years as a state park, more than a thousand acres of land are being returned to the Upper Sioux Community near Granite Falls. It's something that tribal members have been pushing for — for decades.
The department says those checks represent about 6% of all the 2.1 million that were sent to Minnesota taxpayers, whether by mail or direct deposit.
The National Weather Service Twin Cities says it doesn't expect significant spring flooding due to a lack of snowpack and continued drought conditions.
A southeastern Minnesota woman is accused of being drunk when she drove a school bus off a roadway Thursday morning with 45 students on board.
Duluth police say its drone unit played a pivotal role in the arrest of an assault suspect early Tuesday morning.
Another election-related bill would expand doxxing protections against law enforcement and election workers. Doxxing is when someone posts someone else's personal information with malicious intent.
After an overall weak winter this year, Minnesotans finally got a delivery of significant snowfall Wednesday into Thursday. It made for some great images.
A NEXT Drive Alert has been issued for Thursday morning's commute due to slippery roads that are causing traffic delays.
Minnesota's Iron Range may be known for its metals, but it's a gas that's now getting a lot of attention as a group of scientists are drilling more than 1,800 feet in search of helium.
Suspects in a stolen vehicle led police on a chase that ended at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday night.
A father is recovering after his neighbor's two pit bulls attacked him in front of his Plymouth home early Monday.
The University of Minnesota in collaboration with the city of Minneapolis and Starship Technologies are launching a new app that allows robots to pick up and drop off food deliveries.
Members of the religious and activist communities in Minneapolis are working together to address the problem of youth crime in the push to save the lives of the next generation.
Not only are the Wild's jerseys green, but so are their new Zambonis.
Two people were injured and three were arrested after a shooting in Itasca County on Monday.
Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene.
Northfield swim and dive senior captains Edy McLaughlin and Ella Krupicka are a true dynamic duo. They've been swimming together for the Gators since they were in 8th grade, and now they're breaking records together.
A beloved family store lost during the flooding in southern Minnesota this summer is reopening in Mankato.
A 49-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a driver struck his stopped motorcycle in the north metro.
Donald Trump on Sunday visited Wisconsin for the fourth time in eight days as his campaign showers attention on a pivotal state where Republicans fret about his ability to match Democrats' enthusiasm and turnout machine.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's comments at a Tuesday fundraiser about the Electoral College shine a light on a longstanding debate: Should the Electoral College stay or should it go?
Gov. Tim Walz told Democratic donors the Electoral College "needs to go,” drawing the ire of the Trump campaign and leading to the Harris-Walz campaign to swiftly issue a clarification. But Minnesota and more than a dozen other states have already taken a step towards a system that chooses presidents by popular vote.
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
"I think all of us know the electoral college needs to go," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said. "But that's not the world we live in."
In a “60 Minutes” interview, Minnesota Gov. Tim Tim Walz says the state’s business community supported the controversial paid leave law passed last year. WCCO’s Pat Kessler investigates if that was really the case.
An organization in St. Paul is working to get people from tents and shelters into permanent homes.
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
Suspects in a stolen vehicle led police on a chase that ended at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday night.
Members of the religious and activist communities in Minneapolis are working together to address the problem of youth crime in the push to save the lives of the next generation.
A man convicted of a firearm violation in connection to the shooting death of a Twin Cities firefighter in May was sentenced to over six years in prison.
None of the children are even old enough to get a driver's permit, let alone a license.
Three alleged members of a Minneapolis gang were found guilty Tuesday of charges connected to what prosecutors said was a yearslong pattern of violence and murder.
New data shows the breast cancer rate is growing each year in women under 50, with the highest increase in Asian American and Pacific Islander women.
Twin Cities Marathon runners might still be recovering from Sunday's run, but that doesn't mean they're not basking in the bliss of finishing a long race.
Prior Lake is one of just two public schools in the state choosing to opt out of Minnesota's universal free school meals program.
Minnesota hospitals are scrambling for solutions after the manufacturer of the majority of its IV fluids supply shuttered due to flooding in wake of Hurricane Helene.
Months after having quadruple bypass heart surgery, Jim Johnson is already to start running races again.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
Gov. Tim Walz made his first late-night appearance as the vice presidential candidate Monday, talking with Jimmy Kimmel about subjects as varied as gun violence, hotdish recipes and Diet Mountain Dew.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
After two colleges, a down finish last season and a lot of learning along the way, Minnesota-born Frankie Capan earned his spot on the PGA Tour last month.
What's next for the Vikes after their close win over the Aaron Rodgers-led New York Jets in London? Here's the latest from CBS Sports writer and Vikings insider Cody Benjamin.
Major League Baseball announced Tuesday it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers next year.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
There is extra security at Twin Cities synagogues ahead of Yom Kippur.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy focuses on a year of anxiety in the Twin Cities Jewish community, which is also on heightened alert ahead of Yom Kippur.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
In this week's 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.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
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.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says highs in the Twin Cities will be about 20 degrees above average on Thursday.
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.
Hurricane Milton slammed ashore with Category 3 strength on Wednesday night near Sarasota, sending powerful winds tearing through Tampa, flooding streets in Fort Myers and knocking out power to more than a million people.
On Sept. 27, New Origin Brewing in Asheville, North Carolina, was completely wiped away by Hurricane Helene — leveled by a train car caught up in the debris.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Thursday's high will reach 80 in the Twin Cities — about 20 degrees above average.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says highs in the Twin Cities will be about 20 degrees above average on Thursday.
He’s a quiet guy with a big head and big teeth, and you see him at the University of Minnesota every day. In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explores the history of the state’s most famous mascot.
Ubah Ali has the latest on an issue in the Twin Cities that’s terrifying communities and has police feeling beat at their own game.
David Schuman talks to a father about the terrifying moment when two pit bulls attacked him in front of his Plymouth home.
Hurricane Milton slammed ashore with Category 3 strength on Wednesday night near Sarasota, sending powerful winds tearing through Tampa, flooding streets in Fort Myers and knocking out power to more than a million people.