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One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student has been arrested in California.
The U.S. Justice Department says it "stands ready to sue" Minnesota and two other states that are defying President Trump's executive order earlier this month that bans transgender girls and women from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Kluwe had been protesting the city's decision to display a plaque that features the words "Magical," "Alluring," "Galvanizing" and "Adventurous" — which spells out MAGA.
Conditions are expected to improve in California later this week, but forecasting fires is very difficult.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
Los Angeles County officials confirm at least 25 people have died, though that number is expected to increase as search teams comb through thousands of charred buildings looking for remains.
Tens of thousands more people in Los Angeles are under threat of evacuation. They're watching high winds which could cause sparks to spread fast. Nearly 90,000 people have already been forced from their homes. WCCO's David Schuman is in Los Angeles County where he found people are not the only ones facing danger, their pets are too.
Millions of people in Southern California are on alert as powerful winds return to the region. The winds on Tuesday have been lighter than expected, but officials are not letting their guard down. The two largest wildfires burning near Los Angeles are still far from contained. The fires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 buildings.
Worsening wind conditions now threaten the fight against multiple southern California fires.
Monday night's whipping winds could spark more explosive fire growth in Los Angeles. At least two dozen people have died so far in the infernos. Danya Bacchus is in the Pacific Palisades with the latest.
Kerry D'Amato, executive director of Pet Haven, discusses ways you can help animal rescue teams and organizations.
Zaylore Stout is an attorney in the Twin Cities, but he also has a law office in Altadena, where he grew up and his family still lives.
Insurance claims are skyrocketing in California. But what does that mean for your homeowners insurance costs here in Minnesota?
The Altadena, California fire is hitting close to home for a Minneapolis man.
President Joe Biden has declared the situation a disaster and is pushing for more federal funding to help firefighters and those who've lost their homes.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is showing support to Los Angeles Rams fans as wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area.
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
A brush fire exploded in size amid powerful winds in northwest Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of at least 30,000 residents in the affluent community of Pacific Palisades.
Thirty-thousand people have been ordered to evacuate as a monster wildfire tears up the California coast. The governor has declared a state of emergency Tuesday night, but the worst is yet to come.
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Alexander Paffendorf expressed regret for his involvement in court on Friday without explaining his precise role.
One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.
The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation.
Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
A team of veterinarians in Minnesota decided to embark on a bold and relatively rare journey to fit a 5-year-old mini horse with a prosthetic leg.
Sherburne County authorities say the boys hit a wrong-way driver. As a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was responding, investigators say he couldn't slow down in time to avoid the crashed vehicles.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
For many, Tax Day is a last-minute rush, but now it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in the United States.
The incident happened along the tracks near 36th Avenue and Johnson Street Northeast.
The ethics standards in the Minnesota Legislature are facing fresh scrutiny after a prominent state senator didn't disclose a former legal client poised to benefit from a bill he sponsored.
A man from Roseville, Minnesota, was rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for.
A team of veterinarians in Minnesota decided to embark on a bold and relatively rare journey to fit a 5-year-old mini horse with a prosthetic leg.
Sherburne County authorities say the boys hit a wrong-way driver. As a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was responding, investigators say he couldn't slow down in time to avoid the crashed vehicles.
Last month, a jury found Deionte Parker guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and being an ineligible person with a prior crime of violence in possession of a firearm.
Authorities in central Minnesota are investigating a string of vandalizations, and they're asking for the public's help.
A deputy in southwestern Minnesota is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash over the weekend.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
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.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
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.
For many, Tax Day is a last-minute rush, but now it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in the United States.
Tuesday is the tax deadline day. For many, it's a last-minute rush. Now, it's bringing uncertainty for undocumented people in this country. A new deal between the IRS and Homeland Security allows them to share tax information. Ubah Ali shows us the impact some tax preparers are already seeing.
The ethics standards in the Minnesota Legislature are facing fresh scrutiny after a prominent state senator didn't disclose a former legal client poised to benefit from a bill he sponsored.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Millions of dollars in federal funds are on the line in Minnesota as Congress debates cuts to Medicaid and health care. Beret Leone shows us what’s at stake.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
Last month, a jury found Deionte Parker guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and being an ineligible person with a prior crime of violence in possession of a firearm.
Dogukan Gunaydin, a 28-year-old Turkish citizen, is an MBA student at the Carlson School of Management and was detained by ICE.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
A 36-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his roommate in the face on Friday in the Twin Cities is now charged with second-degree murder.
Authorities in central Minnesota are investigating a string of vandalizations, and they're asking for the public's help.
Duke, a 2-year-old lab, is a critical incident response dog with the Burnsville Police Department, specially trained to detect cortisol — a stress hormone — in people.
A man who threatened to "shoot up" the UnitedHealthcare Twin Cities campus on Monday now faces several charges.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
State lawmakers say millions of dollars in health care funding are at risk if a proposal in the U.S. Congress goes through.
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation.
Ryan Jeffers and Harrison Bader had three hits apiece and Brooks Lee homered as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Mets 6-3.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Xcel Energy's naming rights for the arena will expire this summer after 25 years, but the power company will remain a partner of the Wild.
With the 2025 NFL draft quickly approaching, a consensus seems to be developing around expert predictions for the Minnesota Vikings' first-round pick.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
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.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
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 sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
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?
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 Chris Shaffer says the wind will die down tonight, plus there's a chance you could see the Northern Lights.
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 the wind will finally settle down tonight and we'll warm back to average tomorrow.
Wind and hail account for over 40% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
Wednesday will be milder in the Twin Cities, and Thursday will be even warmer, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the wind will die down tonight, plus there's a chance you could see the Northern Lights.
Second chances come in any shape or size. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares a remarkable turnaround thanks to a team that wouldn't quit.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature. Why are fire hydrants flushed? Jeff Wagner shares why homeowners will want to know the schedule.
One of two brothers injured in a wrong-way crash remains in critical condition as investigators work to find answers in a complicated crash. Frankie McLister spoke with the boys' family.
A man is now charged for threatening to "shoot up" the UnitedHealth campus in Minnetonka.