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Police in northern Minnesota are investigating what happened to more than 150 missing cats and dogs in an animal mistreatment case. They're still unaccounted for after dozens of other animals were removed from atrocious conditions. David Schuman has the disturbing details.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
National Animal Shelter Week begins on Nov. 18th.
Pop superstar Pink has one more Twin Cities concert Friday evening, but in her downtime between shows, she's made an extra special friend from Minnesota, one who she says will accompany her throughout the rest of her tour.
Azure Davis from Ruff Start Rescue visits WCCO with Rosie, a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix, who's looking for her forever home.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
Three local animal organizations are teaming up to hold a free microchip event on Monday, Sept. 30.
Three local animal organizations are teaming up to hold a free microchip event in an effort to improve chances of lost pets finding their owner.
A Rosemount woman is facing charges after police found two dead dogs in a Burnsville apartment she was renting.
The fastest dogs from the Caterbury races held earlier this summer return Sunday afternoon.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose.
Three Minnesota dogs are now tasked with one big purpose. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the important way these pups are protecting children.
Brittany Murnan from Ruff Start Rescue visits WCCO to discuss National Mutt Day.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
A 55-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing a family's therapy dog in a small town southwest of the Twin Cities.
Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese from Oregon, beat seven other competitors to gain the title world's ugliest dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday.
A Carver County family is desperate for answers after someone shot their beloved pup several times forcing the family to put him down. WCCO's Allen Henry shows us how this member of their family was helping them with the loss of another member.
The dog went to the vet, where they determined its injuries were too severe and the dog had to be put down.
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
Bulldogs of all shapes and sizes piled into Canterbury Park on Sunday for the "Running of the Bulldogs" race.
If you live in Minneapolis, you can adopt a new cat or dog for as little as $15.
Sage bested six other finalists to claim the best in show award at the United States' most illustrious canine event.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hoping to clear the shelter this weekend by reducing adoption fees for dozens of pets.
Summer is the time for road trips, but who do you want in the passenger seat?
Experts who work with hunting dogs like Gov. Kristin Noem's said she should have trained — not killed — her puppy, or found other options if the dog was out of control.
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.
The Minnesota Vikings' defense made things difficult for Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in a 30-12 victory on Monday night.
Six voters linked to the missing ballots at the center of the election contest in a south metro Minnesota House race testified on Tuesday that they voted for DFL incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke.
The settlement, which is yet to be signed, is for nearly $28 million.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
Six voters linked to the missing ballots at the center of the election contest in a south metro Minnesota House race testified on Tuesday that they voted for DFL incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke.
The settlement, which is yet to be signed, is for nearly $28 million.
It was a Christmas miracle Tuesday for a dozen single mothers who got the keys to a free car.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
A potentially impactful snowstorm is heading for Minnesota midweek, with plowable snow in areas across the state.
Anna Bailey has made a name for herself with her unique brand of handcrafted wood art pieces.
Before Adam Fravel learned his punishment for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, her family and friends gave emotional victim impact statements inside a Winona County courtroom, where the proceedings were filmed and livestreamed at their urging.
An 8-year-old boy is in the hospital after falling from a ski chair lift in central Minnesota.
A potentially impactful snowstorm is heading for Minnesota midweek, with plowable snow in areas across the state.
Adam Fravel, the 30-year-old southern Minnesota man convicted of killing 26-year-old Madeline Kingsbury, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday afternoon.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Roughly 70,000 gallons of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.
A northern Wisconsin tribe along with a coalition of groups moved Thursday to block plans to reroute an aging pipeline around the tribe's reservation, arguing state regulators have underestimated the environmental damage that construction would cause.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
The Buck Hill slopes played host to "Carve for a Cure" on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
As an equestrian with years of experience, Jen Kelly has taken a tumble or two — until a tumble in September 2020 where she broke three vertebrae in her neck and crushed her spinal cord.
A Vikings Hall of Famer is experiencing all kinds of emotions. Cris Carter is dealing with the announcement by Randy Moss of his cancer condition. Saturday night he surprised kids on behalf of the Salvation Army with a gift bag that lacked for nothing.
United Heroes League is helping military moms just like Sadie Grinsell with its first "Great Holiday Gift Giveaway."
Six voters linked to the missing ballots at the center of the election contest in a south metro Minnesota House race testified on Tuesday that they voted for DFL incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke.
A trial has wrapped up that could decide which party controls the Minnesota state House following a contested election.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
Leaders in Congress unveiled a measure to keep the government funded, facing a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown.
A Satanic holiday display at the Minnesota State Capitol has some sounding the alarm but Gov. Tim Walz says he can't take it down as it is protected by the First Amendment.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
Heating your home in the winter can take a toll on your pocketbook, but it doesn't have to with some easy tips to save.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
Before Adam Fravel learned his punishment for the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, her family and friends gave emotional victim impact statements inside a Winona County courtroom, where the proceedings were filmed and livestreamed at their urging.
A "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting, police in Madison, Wisconsin, said Tuesday.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Minneapolis' police chief is asking for the public's help to find out who fatally shot a 17-year-old boy on Monday night in the Phillips neighborhood.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
The Safe Drinking Water Act was the first time a national set of regulations and standards were set and followed by all public water suppliers in the United States.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
One of the world's biggest concert promoters is set to run Shakopee's yet-to-be-named 19,000-seat amphitheater.
Two high-powered girls basketball teams in Delano and Centennial met on the court Friday. Plus, see how Prince and Hiawatha High School’s gym are heavily connected.
The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017.
The Minnesota Vikings' defense made things difficult for Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in a 30-12 victory on Monday night.
"We love you Randy!" Jefferson shouted toward the ESPN camera as he formed the shape of a heart with his fingers in front of his chest.
The Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory.
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.
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.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
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?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says flurries pass this evening and could create a few slick spots.
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.
We've got two rounds of snow ahead, including a system that has prompted a NEXT Weather Alert on Thursday.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday due to an incoming snowstorm.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says snow moves into the Twin Cities metro area around the evening commute.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says flurries pass this evening and could create a few slick spots.
As seasonal shopping hits the home stretch, a Minneapolis musician is honoring an icon. Adam Duxter shows how he hopes his latest song could become a holiday hit.
Water Gremlin and its parent company, Okabe, agreed to a settlement. Nearly a hundred people sued the now-bankrupt plant in White Bear Township last year over exposure to a toxic and cancer-causing chemical called TCE. That chemical is now banned in the state, and recently the EPA banned it too. News of a settlement follows a multi-year WCCO Investigation led by senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle.
An 8-year-old boy is in the hospital after falling from a ski chair lift in central Minnesota.
We've got two rounds of snow ahead, including a system that has prompted a NEXT Weather Alert on Thursday.