Airport with runway straddling Minnesota-Canada border to close
The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport has a unique claim to fame — its runway straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada.
The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport has a unique claim to fame — its runway straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada.
Glaciers around the world are melting. The United Nations has declared 2025 to be the "Year of Glacier Preservation." The Canadian Rockies is one place where the problem is clear - especially since the region is a vital freshwater source for millions of people. CBS News Climate Correspondent Dave Malkoff recently visited the area.
One type of reindeer isn’t having the best holiday right now. They don’t have enough mothers for the next generation, and a big fire almost wiped out their breeding facility in Canada. Bringing them back is crucial for maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
Jagdish and Vaishaliben Patel, along with their two children, froze to death on the Minnesota-Canada border in 2022.
A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case after an Indian family froze to death at the Canada-U.S. border.
wo men put financial profit over human life when they attempted to smuggle a couple from India and their two young children across the U.S.-Canada border in heavy snow and bone-chilling winds, leading to the family freezing to death, prosecutors said Monday.
The trial comes nearly three years after four members of a family from India froze to death as they tried to cross in blizzard conditions.
A Canadian freight rail lockout ended in just 17 hours after the country’s government intervened.
Both of Canada's major freight railroads have locked out their workers. The impasse could bring significant economic harm to Canada and the U.S. if the trains don't resume running soon.
If you're in the western half of Minnesota on Wednesday, you could see some wildfire smoke, and it could end up spreading to the metro.
Since July 1, U.S. Border Patrol officials say they've stopped three separate incidents of illegal entry near North Dakota through the Canadian border.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been denied parole after spending most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota.
Photographer spots rare white loon in a remote lake in Canada
While Canada has seen a steep decline in children playing hockey in the sport's birthplace, the United States has experienced steady growth in that department over the past decade.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has spent most of his life in prison since being convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota.
Canadian border agents could go on strike in just a few weeks. That could mean major disruptions for those of you looking to travel across the border.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Minnesota officials are keeping a close eye on an important dispute just to our north. Canadian border agents are preparing to go on strike. David Schuman explains why the consequences of that would be felt throughout the state.
Many Minnesotans woke up to a smoky scene on Monday morning.
The town's mayor warned residents who haven't evacuated may "find that the resources that they need are gone" if they fail to leave before the Parker Lake Wildfire arrives.
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused multiple days of smoke and poor air quality in Minnesota.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
Canadian officials say the country's upcoming wildfire season could be more explosive than last year's historic season.
Sunday will be much like Saturday, with temperatures falling into the teens and a wind chill that makes the air feel even colder.
Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves for his third shutout this season, Marco Rossi had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night.
Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
A man was injured in a fire on Saturday evening.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Las year ice fishing businesses were not fond of the warm winter. This year, they are taking advantage of the cold weather.
Monday will see a tentative deal between the city of Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Vikings will faceoff against the Lions in Detroit Sunday.
An upside to these frigid temperatures is that anglers are finally able to make a long-awaited return to the lakes for ice fishing.
A man was injured in a fire on Saturday evening.
The family of Charleen Sand have honored her legacy by etching her most loved recipe into her headstone.
An ex-teacher in Duluth is accused of sending "sexually explicit" messages to a former student, who was 15 when the exchange happened, prosecutors say.
Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
From her new office in Washington D.C., Morrison had a chance to reflect on her campaign and look forward to the session ahead.
Kelly Morrison represents Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, which includes several cities to the west, south, and north of Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced a new legislative package in an effort to target fraud in Minnesota.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
A woman was shot in the hand and robbed Saturday night.
Four people are face charges in connection with a shooting in St. Paul that left a 26-year-old man dead and nearly injuring two children.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
A 21-year-old man died after being shot in Minneapolis on Friday night.
Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
See how a 12-year-old boy and a mother found comfort from the Hopkins high school football team. Plus, the Totino-Grace boys basketball team squared off with Cretin-Derham Hall in a close battle on the hardwood.
Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves for his third shutout this season, Marco Rossi had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night.
Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105.
Jessie Eldridge scored the fastest goal in franchise history and Alex Carpenter added to her league-leading scoring totals as the New York Sirens shut out the short-handed Minnesota Frost 5-0.
Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
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.
Sunday will be much like Saturday, with temperatures falling into the teens and a wind chill that makes the air feel even colder.
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 Katie Steiner has your latest (chilly) forecast.
We will stay cool for a little while. We have one small chance of snow in our future. There is also a slight warm up coming our way. Lisa Meadows explains what to expect over the next week.
We have highs in the teens and lows around zero. But it won't last all week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing on a warm up.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has your latest (chilly) forecast.
A local entrepreneur, who started her business during the pandemic, will soon celebrate 2 years at a brick-and-mortar store.
We will stay cool for a little while. We have one small chance of snow in our future. There is also a slight warm up coming our way. Lisa Meadows explains what to expect over the next week.
Ice fishers and businesses are taking full advantage of our current cold weather.
The city of Minneapolis' top cop, Chief Brian O'Hara, discusses some of the challenges faced in 2024.