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Compared to pre-pandemic levels, restaurants citywide are serving about half the number of diners and Metro Transit light rail ridership is at 45%. Buildings and hotels are around 40% occupied.
For the first time in four years, there's a chance for you to go shopping at Dayton's.
Two cars collided in the North Loop after exchanging gunfire throughout downtown, and one of them hit a woman riding a scooter on the sidewalk.
An assault on Nicollet Mall turned a public safety advocate into a victim. The latest attack happened to a downtown resident in the middle of the day, and WCCO learned how police are working to make downtown safer.
A federal jury convicted a St. Paul man Thursday for helping fuel a fire inside Target headquarters during unrest in downtown Minneapolis last August.
Downtown Minneapolis was buzzing Wednesday night with the return of a decades-long tradition.
A criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Hennepin County charges 30-year-old Troy Fowler with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Mohamed Hassan.
It's a welcome sight for downtown Minneapolis, as people are out and about again to enjoy the farmers market on Nicollet Mall and events in Peavey Plaza.
A Mississippi man is accused of shooting and killing another man behind a downtown Minneapolis bar over the weekend.
The identity has been released of the pedestrian struck and killed in downtown Minneapolis Monday.
One man is dead and another critically injured after police say they were both hit by a car involved in a crash in downtown Minneapolis.
Two men face charges in connection to weekend violence against police officers who were trying to respond to a wounded persons call in downtown Minneapolis.
Five people, including three Minneapolis police officers, were treated for injuries overnight after police and civilians clashed in two separate incidents.
A Brooklyn Center man is charged with second-degree murder, accused of killing a woman in a Minneapolis parking garage by shooting her in the back of the head.
Two years ago, downtown Minneapolis was bustling. One year ago, it was a ghost town. These days, it's somewhere in between.
Minneapolis police say they have arrested two people in connection with a weekend shooting in downtown that left a woman dead and a man injured.
On Thursday, 10,000 fans return to Target Field for the first time in over a year. On Monday night, Target Center welcomed 3,000 fans back.
On the eve of a historic trial of a former Minneapolis police officer, prayers for George Floyd's family are filled with cries for justice.
Target announced on Thursday morning that the company would be scaling down its presence in downtown Minneapolis and moving out of City Center, a decision which impacts 3,500 employees as well as surrounding businesses.
WCCO's David Schuman reported the march started at the Hennepin County Government Center Sunday afternoon.
A new survey shows an overwhelming amount of downtown Minneapolis residents don't feel safe right now.
Drivers and cyclist in downtown Minneapolis are going to see a big change Monday as the 3rd Avenue Bridge will be closed for two years.
The suspect drove the car for two blocks before bailing out. The suspect left the child in the back seat.
One man is in custody and another is in critical condition following a stabbing early Thursday morning in downtown Minneapolis.
Hundreds of protesters marched from two different Minneapolis locations Wednesday night to protest the presidential election -- before converging onto Interstate 94 and being arrested.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
A stretch of Highway 8 near Taylors Falls was closed for hours Monday afternoon due to a fatal crash, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A North Dakota judge has sentenced the adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to serve 28 years in prison in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy's vehicle, killing the deputy.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Amidst the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his legacy is alive — and will be for generations to come — in Minnesota.
2024 may have been the year of the dragon, but in Minnesota, all kinds of animals made headlines.
A stretch of Highway 8 near Taylors Falls was closed for hours Monday afternoon due to a fatal crash, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
A man is dead and police are investigating after a crash in Crow Wing County Sunday afternoon.
A 3-year-old boy is dead after he accidentally shot himself Sunday night in west-central Minnesota, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
One woman is dead and another is injured after their vehicle collided with a tractor in southern Minnesota Sunday afternoon.
A stretch of Highway 8 near Taylors Falls was closed for hours Monday afternoon due to a fatal crash, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
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.
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 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.
A North Dakota judge has sentenced the adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to serve 28 years in prison in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy's vehicle, killing the deputy.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Amidst the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, his legacy is alive — and will be for generations to come — in Minnesota.
Here in Minnesota, we have the largest population of bald eagles in the country outside of Alaska. So it's the perfect place to celebrate the majestic creature being officially named the national bird.
United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Minnesota's National Eagle Center on Monday to celebrate the official designation of the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States.
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.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
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
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
A North Dakota judge has sentenced the adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to serve 28 years in prison in connection with a wild chase in which he fled from a hospital and drove into a deputy's vehicle, killing the deputy.
Police say officers at the Minneapolis Police Department's Fourth Precinct heard gunfire coming from outside the building around 12:37 p.m.
Police arrested a St. Paul gas station employee in connection to a shooting that injured two people early Sunday morning.
A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another man to death at a bus shelter in Minneapolis.
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.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for a Sunday night matchup to determine the winner of the NFC North and the conference's No. 1 overall seed.
Donte DiVincenzo scored 26 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-110.
Josh Norris broke a tie on a power play with 7:18 left, Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves in his fifth NHL game and the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Sunday night.
Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for their ninth 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.
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.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the new year will bring colder air, with highs in the teens by the end of the week.
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.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Colder weather is ahead, with temperatures dropping as soon as Tuesday.
We'll have a cloudy and mild Monday, with cooler weather ahead.
From Chicago's rat hole to a melting wax replica of the Lincoln Memorial, there was no shortage of things that got people talking (and laughing) in 2024.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the new year will bring colder air, with highs in the teens by the end of the week.
New Year's Eve is notorious for parties, but you don't have to drink alcohol to have a good time, according to Logan Fleischman with Zero Proof Beverage House.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
Derek James previews a new, very nostalgic spot in St. Paul with a modern twist for gamers young and old.