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Things have gotten so bad at the Northstar Line, which cost taxpayers $375 million, that the state may replace the entire line with bus service. Pre-pandemic, the North Star Line carried 767,000 people in 2019. That number dropped in 2022 to just 275 riders per day.
The Northstar Commuter Rail line, a public transportation service running between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, is facing an uncertain future.
We're getting our first look at damage caused by severe weather overnight. The worst of it in the metro happening northwest of the Twin Cities. Hail as large as softballs pummeled cities like Big Lake and Monticello. Our Jason Rantala gives us a look at the aftermath.
Charles Gabrelcik was seriously hurt in car crash early Sunday morning in Big Lake.
There are new details in a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two teens and seriously injured another in Sherburne County on Saturday morning.
Two 17-year-olds have died and a third has serious injuries after a fatal crash in Big Lake.
Local and federal investigators are looking into what forced an emergency plane landing today in Sherburne County.
A quick-thinking Minnesota 4-year-old saved the life of someone special to him - his mother.
The Big Lake Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved member of its team.
Fire crews responded to the 1700 block of 198th Avenue at about 2 a.m. There they found a commercial building on fire, with heavy smoke and flames coming through the roof.
A 20-year-old Big Lake man faces another murder charge in connection to the beating and stabbing death of his mother last month
Authorities in Sherburne County say dive teams have recovered the body of a 24-year-old St. Cloud man who went missing in Big Lake Saturday evening.
A 20-year-old Big Lake man faces murder charges in connection to the beating and stabbing death of his mother.
Authorities have identified the woman who was allegedly killed by her son Thursday morning as a Big Lake City Council member.
A death investigation is underway in Big Lake after a disturbing 911 call.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many events to cancel, but as Gov. Tim Walz eased restrictions last week, one town northwest of the metro quickly organized a celebration.
A decade since the first Northstar commuter rail trains began rolling, St. Cloud's depot is all too quiet, except for the occasional freight train or scheduled Amtrak.
In Big Lake alone, police had about 150 reports of damaged cars.
The Big Lake Police Department is investigating after several vehicles were damaged by screws and nails spread on roads in Sherburne County.
A twin cities youth campsite had to go another summer on hold after a fire destroyed it more than a year ago. The Sherburne County Camp in Big Lake was destroyed in a fire in May 2018. Investigators believe it was arson.
The West Hennepin Public Safety Department says almost a dozen different cities are investigating burglaries police think are connected.
Police are asking for the public's help locating a 15-year-old girl who was last seen early Sunday morning in Becker.
Officials have started work on a $4 million development project at the Northstar Operations and Maintenance Facility in Big Lake.
A family, still working through the pain of a deadly house fire, is getting support in ways they never expected.
Authorities say 36-year-old Anthony Parker, who they believe intentionally set a fire at his Big Lake home that killed two of his four children, has died from his injuries.
A man is dead and officials are investigating after a fire at a 3-story apartment building in north Minneapolis Monday evening.
Officials say 17-year-old Lucas Knudson was driving a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq on Highway 7 in Minnetonka on the night of Oct. 17, 2024, when his vehicle left the road and struck a light pole.
A Brooklyn Park school is hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in seven years.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
A man is dead and officials are investigating after a fire at a 3-story apartment building in north Minneapolis Monday evening.
Officials say 17-year-old Lucas Knudson was driving a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq on Highway 7 in Minnetonka on the night of Oct. 17, 2024, when his vehicle left the road and struck a light pole.
A Brooklyn Park school is hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in seven years.
Minnesotans have enjoyed winter on the ice, but there are now signs of changing seasons across the Twin Cities metro.
Nineteen school districts across Minnesota are partnering with the Department of Education to offer a special type meal service during this sacred time of years for Muslims.
Minnesotans have enjoyed winter on the ice, but there are now signs of changing seasons across the Twin Cities metro.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued as parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, gear up for a spring storm that could drop several inches of snow by midday Wednesday.
Monday will be warm, with temperatures well above average, before a messy spring storm moves through Minnesota in the middle of the week.
As lawmakers in Washington D.C. consider a budget proposal to slash taxes, advocates in Minnesota are warning of the potential for devastating consequences for hundreds of thousands in the state.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
The college, which was founded in 1892 in Ashland, was struggling financially amidst declining enrollment and soaring costs.
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.
One of the two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student is in police custody.
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in a recent interview he might run for president in 2028 if the right people ask him, but added he’d “rather eat glass” than return to the halls of Congress.
President Trump says one of the world's largest chip makers is expanding its U.S. manufacturing plans, ahead of what could be more tariffs beginning Tuesday.
President Trump on Monday said tariffs are "all set" to go into effect overnight, and that there is "no room" for Mexico and Canada to avoid them.
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Tax season is underway, and Minnesotans who have filed may be eager to know the status of their refund.
From a deep freeze, all the way to the 50s, the drastic change in temperatures in the Twin Cities is the perfect recipe for potholes.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
For Douglas Flanders, the Twin Cities art gallery bearing his name has been his life's work since 1972.
The man allegedly connected to a fatal crash in the Twin Cities that killed an 11-year-old girl has been charged with third-degree assault in a separate incident.
An 18-year-old Twin Cities high school senior was found shot dead inside a vehicle early Sunday on a residential street.
An attack on a Twin Cities police officer more than a decade ago changed a family forever.
St. Paul police say they were called to check on an argument in the South St. Anthony Park neighborhood.
A man charged in connection to a group accused of stealing copper wire from streetlights in St. Paul will not serve any additional jail time, court documents show.
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
Some Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature sounded the alarm about potential federal cuts to Medicaid, which could be at risk after the U.S. House passed a budget framework that includes slashing federal spending.
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it also honored the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
A Brooklyn Park school is hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in seven years.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, Julius Randle added 20 in his first game since missing more than a month with an injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 116-98 on Sunday night.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
The Minnesota Attorney General is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
With social media proving dangerous in multiple ways for children, an expert breaks down what warning signs parents should look for.
Many public health officials have called for warning labels on social media. The risk includes anxiety, depression, as well as violent outcomes, including kidnappings. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Steve Webb, @dr.stevewebb2542 , whose book draws on his experience as a police officer and Superintendent of an Illinois School District about online safety tips for parents.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
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.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
A survey found 40% percent of people don't always put their phones on airplane mode while on a flight, while 17% percent say they never do it.
No matter the age, there's one school subject that just doesn't add up for many people, and trying to solve it can bring nerves and even fear.
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
Winter is more than halfway over, and we've definitely had our share of cold weather, but so far this season, the Twin Cities have only seen 16 inches of snow.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wet, heavy snow may hit the Twin Cities late Tuesday and into early Wednesday.
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 Chris Shaffer says rain showers are possible Tuesday with temperatures in the 40s.
Showers will turn to accumulating snow starting late Tuesday in southern Minnesota, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A messy midweek storm is on the horizon for most of Minnesota, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The Maranatha Christian Academy Mustangs are hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in 7 years.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wet, heavy snow may hit the Twin Cities late Tuesday and into early Wednesday.
Nineteen school districts across Minnesota are partnering with the Department of Education to offer a special type meal service during this sacred time of years for Muslims.
Monday marked the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' deadline to remove fish houses on lakes in the lower two-thirds of the state.
Child care providers in Bemidji, Duluth, Rochester, St. Paul and Virginia shut their doors Monday in an effort to show how many people rely on their services.