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Valleyfair temporarily closed three of the park's rides on Tuesday evening as flood waters rise from the nearby Minnesota River.
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The New York Times is praising the "freewheeling creative spirit" of the Twin Cities pizza scene, singling out one spot in particular as "one of the region's most excellent restaurants."
Valleyfair temporarily closed three of the park's rides on Tuesday evening as flood waters rise from the nearby Minnesota River.
The New York Times is praising the "freewheeling creative spirit" of the Twin Cities pizza scene, singling out one spot in particular as "one of the region's most excellent restaurants."
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
Five people have been indicted for their alleged roles in the $120,000 bribery attempt of a juror during the Feeding Our Future fraud trial earlier this month.
Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday night in the north metro.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traveled to southern Minnesota Wednesday to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by the recent historic floods.
The raging Blue Earth River, which caused an abutment of the 114-year-old Rapidan Dam to partially fail, has now swallowed most of the iconic home that sits on a nearby embankment.
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Neighbors are now waiting for the water to recede so they can begin what will be a long clean-up process.
Two days into his trial, a Minnesota man entered an Alford plea in the kidnapping of a woman who mistook him for a rideshare driver.
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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traveled to southern Minnesota Wednesday to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by the recent historic floods.
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When Becky and Scott DeGroot toe the line at Saturday's Grandma's Marathon, they fully anticipate the emotions of the last three years to finally hit them.
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
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Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and Napheesa Collier added 21 to help the Minnesota Lynx win their first Commissioner's Cup championship with a 94-89 victory over the New York Liberty.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed head coach Chris Finch to a four-year contract extension coming off the franchise's best finish in 20 seasons.
Police say Iowa receiver Kaleb Brown was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and possessing a fake driver's license.
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Believe it or not, early voting starts this coming Friday for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. In some cases, the primary will likely decide the final outcome. As Esme Murphy reports in Talking Points, one of the big showdowns is a rematch between Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and former Minneapolis City Councilmember Don Samuels.
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Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate.
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Starting July 1, a new law will make Minnesota only the 15th state to allow adoptees full access to their original birth certificate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with 82-year-old Mary Jo Lindeberg, an adoptee who believes this law will finally allow her to connect with family. Murphy also spoke with Pat Glisky, a birth mother who welcomes the new law.
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Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
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WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and he says you can expect a dry and pleasant few days. However, rain is expected to return on Friday.
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.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traveled to southern Minnesota Wednesday to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by the recent historic floods. Watch an extended cut of the press conference.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traveled to southern Minnesota Wednesday to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by the recent historic floods.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that we're looking at sunshine and dry conditions Wednesday, with the possibility of rain on Thursday and Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and he says you can expect a dry and pleasant few days. However, rain is expected to return on Friday.
Two people have died following a motorcycle crash in Blaine, Minnesota on Tuesday night. Authorities say a car was heading west on 125th avenue northeast, trying to turn onto Polk Street, when the motorcycle heading east on 125th, hit the car. The man on the motorcycle died at the scene and the woman on the motorcycle died at a hospital. The woman driving the car is hospitalized in stable condition.
Federal prosecutors indicted five individuals on Wednesday for their role in offering to pay a juror $120,000 for a not guilty verdict in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
From Blue Earth to Mankato, communities across Minnesota begin to take steps into clearing the wreckage from recent flood waters.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan traveled to southern Minnesota Wednesday to highlight local and state resources for those impacted by the recent historic floods. Watch an extended cut of the press conference.