Family reunited with dog amid downtown Minneapolis apartment fire
Four people were hurt in a three-alarm apartment fire overnight Wednesday near Elliot Park in downtown Minneapolis.
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Four people were hurt in a three-alarm apartment fire overnight Wednesday near Elliot Park in downtown Minneapolis.
A new security team is now assigned to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with the goal of making the area less dangerous.
Minneapolis broke its all-time hotel revenue record last week and grew year-over-year for hotel room demand and occupancy thanks to a variety of events and conferences in downtown.
The Minnesota State Patrol says two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were ticketed and briefly detained in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Carl Vargas was riding through downtown Minneapolis when a car blew through a red light, T-boning his motorcycle.
Video shows a man on a motorcycle getting tossed into the air during a high-speed hit-and-run. Amazingly, he's expected to survive. But talk about adding insult to injury: Someone stole from him while he was barely conscious on the pavement. Our David Schuman talked to his family.
Police said they have "limited information" about what happened, but they are investigating.
There are renewed safety concerns following a shooting in downtown Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police say one person was injured in a shooting on Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown.
James Quigley served in the Navy and was a Gulf War Veteran. A beautiful military honors service was held at Fort Snelling, where he is now buried.
A veteran was brutally beaten on a busy downtown Minneapolis street. His head injuries were so severe he did not survive. As our Ubah Ali reports, police and his family are still searching for who did it.
The viewing is scheduled for July 27 — the day the movie originally came out in theaters — from 4 to 8 p.m.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
For a second weekend in a row, events are drawing major crowds to downtown Minneapolis. Taste of Minnesota just wrapped up Sunday and last weekend it was the U.S Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has new numbers showing the impact of these events.
For the first time in five years, Red, White and Boom is blasting off over downtown Minneapolis. A day of downpours put the big celebration in danger.
The 2024 U.S. Olympic Women's gymnastic trials is officially over. WCCO's Marielle Mohs is live outside Target Center where fans are still amped to see their idols go for gold.
All eyes of the gymnastics world are on Minneapolis Sunday night. Marielle Mohs is outside the Target Center for the final day of the U.S. Olympic Trials.
A celebration of love, diversity and equality filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday.
Five people were arrested after police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest in downtown Minneapolis — just feet from where a former Israeli leader spoke on Thursday night.
Arrests were made after police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest in downtown Minneapolis just feet from where a former Israeli leader spoke.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Advocates and organizers think the winds of public perception are also changing and moving in the right direction.
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in a must-win Game 5 on Thursday night at Target Center. And there's another block party happening outside Gluek's Bar and Restaurant for fans to catch the game.
IKE machines, or interactive kiosk experience, have begun to pop up around downtown Minneapolis and aim to help visitors and residents find the most efficient way to their next outing.
The Thrivent Art Gallery will soon show some rare art from the Vatican that’s never been on display in the U.S.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
Even as a probe was starting of the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines airliner in Kazakhstan, speculation was mounting about why the plane went down.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
Thursday will be a mild one in the Twin Cities ahead of some December rain and even warmer temperatures.
Until 2018, for more than five decades, drivers on Highway 10 got glimpses of the 30-foot statue standing high above the city of Mounds View. Seven years later, it's out of storage.
Dozens of people gathered at the Market Square of Mendota Village to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the first candle.
St. Paul police say narcotics may have played a role in the death of a toddler on Christmas Day.
The LGBTQ+ bar located in the Loring Park neighborhood closed on March 23 after a garbage truck hit a power pole that landed on the building, sparking flames.
Going to the movies has become a Christmas Day tradition for some Minnesotans.
Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
A great gray owl and a snowy owl are being treated by experts after being rescued by a northern Minnesota woman.
Here's a look at the most clicked WCCO.com stories from each month in 2024.
An 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Mankato Saturday.
It's been a weather year of extremes in Minnesota, with a warm winter, floods and a drought to cap off the summer.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has finally selected a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
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.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Dan Reed is on a campaign to get more people to become donors. The more people he can register, the higher up he gets on the transplant list.
Army veteran Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car for six months.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Jason Rantala looks at the changes several Twin Cities restaurants are making in response to a new Minnesota law taking effect on New Year’s Day.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
Leftovers are in the fridge and the presents under the tree are unwrapped. But what if Santa didn't get your wish list just right?
The Mega Millions jackpot is valued at $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve
The rush was on Tuesday as shoppers grabbed last-minute essentials at Mall of America, just hours before Christmas Day.
Twin Cities Starbucks baristas joined a nationwide strike Tuesday afternoon.
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will have reduced hours.
St. Paul police say narcotics may have played a role in the death of a toddler on Christmas Day.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
An 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Mankato Saturday.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
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.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited obstructing entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speech grounds.
Going to the movies has become a Christmas Day tradition for some Minnesotans.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 Christmas Day victory over Dallas after Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic left the game with a strained left calf.
From deep playoff runs to disappointing seasons and superstar contracts to broken business deals, it's been a noisy, chaotic and occasionally celebratory year for Minnesota sports.
The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Rain will roll into the Twin Cities late Thursday, leading to a wet Friday with highs in the low 40s, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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.
Thursday will be a mild one in the Twin Cities ahead of some December rain and even warmer temperatures, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Thursday will be a mild one in the Twin Cities ahead of some December rain and even warmer temperatures.
Thursday will be a mild one in the Twin Cities ahead of some December rain and even warmer temperatures, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Thursday is National Thank You Note Day. When do you feel it's appropriate to send a thank you note? Have you ever thought you should have gotten a thank you note and didn't?
Rain will roll into the Twin Cities late Thursday, leading to a wet Friday with highs in the low 40s, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Thursday will be a mild one in the Twin Cities ahead of some December rain and even warmer temperatures, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Thursday will be a mild one in the Twin Cities ahead of some December rain and even warmer temperatures, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.