Miracles Of Mitch: Chanhassen School Delivers Food, Honors Boy
Hundreds of students and faculty members from an elementary school are walking in memory of a special little boy named Mitch.
Hundreds of students and faculty members from an elementary school are walking in memory of a special little boy named Mitch.
Attention, tree-huggers. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum wants you.
The National Weather Service said Monday parts of Minnesota will likely see "extreme flooding" this spring.
Assessing the amount of flooding regions across Minnesota is something meteorologists track year-round. The National Weather Service (NWS) and the U.S. Geological Survey are able to monitor water levels in rivers and lakes down to the very centimeter at every hour.
Minnesota is still firmly in the grip of winter, but the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum says it's time to think about gardening.
Five great theater performances are coming this spring that will delight people of all ages and interests.
Minnesota's medical device makers say a new tax to help pay for the federal health care law could cause cutbacks, and even layoffs.
Young actors from across Minnesota are getting a chance to appear onstage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
A long-running Twin Cities dinner theater is branching into musical concerts. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres plans to debut a 2013 concert series for audiences on its Fireside Stage.
Officially, the weekend snowfall total was just more than 10 inches, according to instruments at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Miss WCCO-TV's High School Sports Rally Friday night? We've got all the high school winter sports action in the videos below -- plus a profile on Niklas Backstrom.
Carver County authorities are investigating a possible assault at a Lifetime Fitness in Chanhassen.
The death of a 9-year-old boy from a lightning strike in Duluth this weekend underscores the dangers of lightning.
Our military members are often remembered during Fourth of July parades, and so it was in Chanhassen Wednesday afternoon.
Every town and city across the country boasts its own Independence Day fireworks. If you're looking for a show that is a little more elaborate, or includes a little more a tiny, hometown option, grab that blanket and the bugspray and head to the best places to watch the 4th of July fireworks in Minnesota.
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for the 12-year-old girl who was hit and killed on Highway 101 in Chanhassen last Wednesday while walking her bike across the highway.
Former State Representative Christopher Tjornhom has died at age 53.
A 12-year-old girl died after she was hit on a busy intersection of Highway 101 in Chanhassen.
The University of Minnesota has issued a list of the top 10 plants that have changed Minnesota and how its people live today.
A woman who fought off a man who broke into her house and attacked her is speaking out and sending a message to warn others.
With the mercury at 80-degrees when the starting gun was fired, it was one of the warmest Boston Marathons in the history of the event. That's why race officials were offering deferments to runners.
Storms sweeping across central and southern Minnesota have dumped heavy rain and hail but caused no major damage.
Minnesota transportation officials have announced eight flood mitigation projects to be built over the next five years.
It will soon cost more to enter the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Forecasters say they're still optimistic the Minnesota and Upper Mississippi River basins will escape flooding this spring.
We will wrap up the week with departing high pressure, leaving us with a pretty nice Friday forecast in the Twin Cities.
The global Microsoft outage is causing flight cancellations and delays Friday morning at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Workers are demanding answers after a Minneapolis nonprofit shut down without notice, potentially leaving thousands of clients without care.
Workers are demanding answers after a Minneapolis nonprofit shut down without notice, potentially leaving thousands of clients without care.
The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another person in the face after a party in St. Paul last month.
It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction.
Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center.
Federal investigators say a pilot failed to maintain clearance from power lines and crashed while attempting to land a hot air balloon in Rochester earlier this year.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
The global Microsoft outage is causing flight cancellations and delays Friday morning at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another person in the face after a party in St. Paul last month.
A Virginia man flew to Minnesota to try and meet a teenage girl he allegedly contacted through social media and coerced into creating sexually explicit material, according to an indictment filed by U.S. Department of Justice.
Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Erick Haynes was sentenced to life in prison in April for the murder of McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction.
The nice weather this week might have you wanting to go for a swim, but several beaches in Minneapolis are still off limits.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
This season with the Minnesota Lynx has been as enjoyable as ever for Cheryl Reeve.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
It will also mark the Twins' second ever Opening Day game against a National League team.
Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
We will wrap up the week with departing high pressure, leaving us with a pretty nice Friday forecast in the Twin Cities.
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 tomorrow will be warmer and there will be some isolated showers.
The nice weather rolls on into the evening, as we remain dry over the next few days.
Friday will be even warmer than our #Top10WxDay on Thursday, and showers return over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be warmer and there will be some isolated showers.
The flag is attached to research equipment that launched from Montgomery.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they’ve become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts. So do energy drinks cause heart issues? Good Question.
A clash is heating up over higher pay for Minneapolis park workers. From delivery delays and accusations about broken laws, WCCO's Ubah Ali has the latest on the strike now entering its third week.
The driver went airborne and crashed through the roof of the garage at home in La Crescent, Minnesota.