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At an Allina Health ambulance base in the north metro, EMT and paramedic teams await their next call for help.
Taressa Wilson-Snyder was just 22 years old. She was also the mother of a little girl. Early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m., Taressa was found severely injured in the eastbound lanes of Maryland Avenue at Desoto, hit by a driver who left her dying in the street.
Cooking fires account for more than half of all residential structure fires.
Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles need a minimum of 15 to 18 feet to pass through. So the cities are contemplating winter parking restrictions.
Fully loaded with salt and brine, MnDOT plow trucks will weigh between 25 and 35 tons. That's why passing one obscured in a cloud of snow is not only dangerous, it can be deadly.
Without any large melts in between our recent snowfalls, removing the piles along downtown Minneapolis streets is becoming a challenge.
A man needed to be rescued after falling 150 feet down over a cliff near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Monday morning.
The massive $200 million Upper Harbor Terminal project will make use of the former Port of Minneapolis industrial site.
One year ago today, a deranged gunman stole 17 innocent and precious lives.
In the St. Croix Valley, on the same trails where Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins once trained, more than skiers are out in force.
An Eagan fifth grader feels lucky to be alive after a scare late Sunday afternoon. His nasty head wound is the result of falling ice from an overhead downtown Minneapolis skyway.
It could be any house on any street, but when you see the massive icicles clinging to the roof you instantly recognize one of winter's cruelest tricks – the damaging and unsightly ice dam has returned to Minnesota homes.
A 31-year-old man has been charged in a shooting that left a school bus driver injured on Interstate 35W near downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon.
Experts told WCCO to use salt sparingly, but there's nothing better for melting ice when roads and sidewalks are so dangerously slick.
State Troopers responded to hundreds of spinouts and crashes across the state as motorists slipped and slid into ditches, medians and each other.
Each find closes the final chapter of a tragic maritime history and gives answers to the families of those lost.
Minneapolis firefighters are responding to dozens of calls of water alarms and broken pipes in the aftermath of the polar vortex.
We're not there yet, but Mother Nature is making progress getting back to normal after Minnesota's brush with the polar vortex.
While many Minnesotans will avoid going outside in these dangerously-cold temperatures, some people are paid to be out there.
Forty percent of the teams are from outside Minnesota -- including Australia, England, and even China.
WCCO reporter, and hockey enthusiast, Bill Hudson has spent the better part of his life in this climate.
The Hallie Q. Brown food shelf is among 300 in the statewide Hunger Solutions network, and like all of them, it's seeing a huge jump in demand.
Hauling freight and goods coast-to-coast takes a lot of diesel fuel. But thanks to advances in autonomous technology, the trucking industry hopes to change that.
Outside Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis, a quiet holiday ended in a violent thud.
There's no question that it is one of our greatest sporting spectacles. So when the NCAA Final Four comes to Minneapolis in April, it will leave a pile of cash behind.
The Blue Plate Restaurant Company's Twin Cities establishments are closed Monday after the co-owner died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
The recent election that determined control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court saw millions of dollars flooding in from billionaires, featured attack ads and drew national political attention.
When severe weather rolls through, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the notifications. Here are the four things you need to know about weather alerts and warnings.
Two key members of the Minnesota Lynx dynasty of the 2010s are heading to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Monday will bring a cool start to the work week in the Twin Cities, but a warming trend begins Tuesday.
When severe weather rolls through, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the notifications. Here are the four things you need to know about weather alerts and warnings.
As the snow melts and Spring arrives, many Minnesotans are ready to dig into gardening season.
The mother of a teenager who donated his eyes and tissue after death is now directing a play as a way to raise awareness about being a donor.
A woman has died after being hit by a car on I-494 in Bloomington Saturday night.
Louis Quam is a gopher super fan.
When severe weather rolls through, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the notifications. Here are the four things you need to know about weather alerts and warnings.
As the snow melts and Spring arrives, many Minnesotans are ready to dig into gardening season.
An award-winning Minnesota wildlife photographer is being remembered for his immense talent and gentle nature.
Businesses are making changes to try and stay afloat amid the economic uncertainty.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a woman died after being hit by a car in Meadowlands Township Friday evening, officials say.
The Blue Plate Restaurant Company's Twin Cities establishments are closed Monday after the co-owner died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
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.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
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.
The recent election that determined control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court saw millions of dollars flooding in from billionaires, featured attack ads and drew national political attention.
International stocks plunged in reaction to major global concerns over President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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.
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
An across-the-board 10% tariff on all imports is set to begin Saturday, with added reciprocal tariffs starting next week, and consumers in Minnesota are expressing their concerns.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
With economists sharing concerns a trade war may soon be in full swing, many shoppers worry grocery prices could be affected. One type of grocery provider says it may have a way to keep prices mostly stable.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a woman died after being hit by a car in Meadowlands Township Friday evening, officials say.
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree marijuana possession charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found a bag with over 10 pounds of marijuana in it.
An alleged member of the notorious street gang MS-13 has been arrested in Minnesota by federal agents.
The 36-year-old Andover man is charged with two counts of intentionally removing mail from a depository without claim of right.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and her co-defendant Salim Said have filed motions requesting acquittal in a massive pandemic fraud case.
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.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
A proposed bill in the Minnesota Legislature seeks to limit sales of tampons with lead and arsenic in them.
Minnesota's top health official called a federal judge's move to block the Trump administration's cuts to public health funding "a bright spot," but also said "the future is not yet certain."
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
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.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Two key members of the Minnesota Lynx dynasty of the 2010s are heading to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jose Altuve drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning after Yordan Alvarez tied it with a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros rallied from an early six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-7.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Marco Rossi scored on a power play 58 seconds into overtime as the Minnesota Wild stopped a four-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Stars 3-2.
OTAs will be particularly interesting for the Vikings, as second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get all of the practice reps with the first-team offense.
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.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
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.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
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.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the next couple days will be chilly, but a warming trend starts by mid-week, with highs in the 50s and 60s by Wednesday, maybe even reaching 70 by this weekend.
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.
When severe weather rolls through, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the notifications. Here are the four things you need to know about weather alerts and warnings.
Highs will struggle to reach 40 in most of Minnesota on Monday, despite some sunshine. Bundle up for a cold breeze.
NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Chris Shafer shares how you can make sure you're prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at you.
State auditors on Monday released the results of their investigation into the oft-delayed and over budget Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
Linda Shober, with the Polk County tourism office, shares some ideas for getting out and about this spring and summer.
The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation is presenting the Runway for Hope on April 12. Hope Chest's Maureen Scallen Failor, along with event emcee Grant Whittaker, share a preview of the event.
Lucas Hamm, with Right at Home, shares more information about the services provided by his company.
Beer is one of the world's oldest prepared beverages, and also one of the most popular. There are hundreds of craft breweries to enjoy, statewide and throughout the nation.