Dakota County commissioners won't pursue plan to turn abandoned Eagan hotel into homeless shelter
Dakota County commissioners have shut the door on what would have been the first homeless shelter in the Twin Cities suburbs.
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Dakota County commissioners have shut the door on what would have been the first homeless shelter in the Twin Cities suburbs.
Dakota County Commissioner Laurie Halverson wants to turn Norwood Inn & Suites in Eagan into a permanent homeless shelter with 24/7 services for unhoused adults.
Thanks to a newly passed law, all students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and lunch every day, regardless of income status.
A law passed earlier this year at the Minnesota Capitol has led several school districts and law enforcement agencies to rethink their use and deployment of school resource officers (SROs).
Many are saying the new law is vague and unclear, and puts students, staff and officers in potentially dangerous situations.
New Eagan Wildcats volleyball head coach McKenna Melville is less than a year removed from an All-American career at Central Florida. She could have played pro, but instead she's coming home.
Training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is officially underway at the team's headquarters, TCO Performance Center, in Eagan. Here's your one-stop shop for all the updates.
A survey from the post office shows the Minnesota-South Dakota region had the third worst service score in the country.
It happened just after midnight on 35E near Cliff Road in Eagan. The State Patrol says a South St. Paul man driving the wrong way crashed head-on into an SUV.
The Minnesota Department of Health says more than 60 people got sick after swimming at Schulze Lake in Eagan.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
If you're planning on hitting the beach during the hot weekend, you won't be able to soak up the sun at one southeast metro beach.
"I laid there, and my family had to come out and find me," Michael Brodkorb said. "That's a difficult scenario."
Video captured on MnDOT traffic cameras shows what happened when a reported escape from law enforcement took a dangerous turn over the weekend.
Eagan's system is set at a three-mile radius. When lightning is near, workers get alerted on their phones and at the main computer, which is kept in the park's office, up high and out of reach.
"They come get inspired, and they go home with this new sense of inspiration and excitement to build their own creations," said BrickCon founder Greyson Riley.
With the spring thaw officially underway, your outdoor walk may be messier than expected, but you can do your part to protect our trails during this seasonal transition.
A Twin Cities police officer who was injured in a crash with a semi truck last month is back home after being hospitalized for weeks.
"He still has a lot of recovery ahead of him, but appears to be doing remarkably well," Sergeant Rich Evans said in a press release.
We're getting a new view of a violent crash that sent a Minnesota police officer to the hospital.
The first day of spring is a little more than two weeks away. But kids in Eagan are hoping the winter weather lasts a bit longer than that.
A massive ice maze previously on exhibit in Stillwater will move closer to the metro this winter season.
A driver in an allegedly stolen van hit another driver and a squad car before crashing into a pond after leading police on a miles-long chase Wednesday afternoon.
An Eagan firefighter and Marine veteran is being recognized for his life saving actions last November. Paul Burgett rushed in to help save people during a massive pile-up crash, even after being hit himself.
Police in a Twin Cities community were in a standoff with a man for more than nine hours after he was believed to have "violated a protection order."
A religious display outside of the Minnesota State Capitol was vandalized and dismantled earlier this week, prompting an investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
As an early April storm system works its way out of Minnesota on Wednesday, areas to the north will see more snow, while the Twin Cities are in for some rain.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
Elizabeth Foster loves sharing literature so much that she opened Inkwell Booksellers Company in northeast Minneapolis five weeks ago.
Egg prices are at an all-time average high in the U.S. at $5.90 a dozen — up nearly $3 from last year. The main reason is the bird flu that's been raging since 2022. But there's a group of Minnesota students fighting the virus on the front lines.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
A woman is dead after a Rochester home caught fire Monday night.
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
President Trump is expected to announce the details of his reciprocal tariffs plan after 4 p.m. at the White House.
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
The results are in from a historic contest in Wisconsin tonight. The most expensive judicial race in U.S. history drew so many voters that some polling locations were running out of ballots.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would implement new income caps to determine eligibility for the universal meals program, which provides free school breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of their families' incomes.
Minnesota's free school meals program saves families about $1,000 per student each year, but that comes with a big price tag for the state, at a time when lawmakers are having to make cuts to the budget.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
A religious display outside of the Minnesota State Capitol was vandalized and dismantled earlier this week, prompting an investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
The Twins unveiled the newest food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season ahead of Thursday's home opener at Target Field.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
The Trump administration wants to reup the Trump tax cuts 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do so Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with State Director of Medicaid John Connolly about how they plan to keep services going for Minnesotans who depend on it.
Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames shares an update on Wednesday's weather, which includes snow, ice, cold temperatures, bluster, pestering rain, clouds, gloom and exactly what we hope will eventually bring May flowers. It had better.
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.
As an early April storm system works its way out of Minnesota on Wednesday, areas to the north will see more snow, while the Twin Cities are in for some rain.
As an early April storm system works its way out of Minnesota on Wednesday, areas to the north will see more snow, while the Twin Cities are in for some rain.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says precipitation will continue into tomorrow before we dry out for the Twins home opener
Kristi Berg, STEM Specialist at the Minnesota Zoo, and student Louise Koon talk about the competition.
Lisa Lindner, owner of Wigs by Opulence Salon, shares the many reasons why someone might want to wear a wig, and walks through the considerations when selecting your look.
Relationship expert Dr. Michael Walker shares simple, actionable ways to help yourself or someone you love get out of a funk.
April 2 is National DIY Day, a day that encourage everyone to find joy in getting things done yourself.
Minnesota saw its first measles case this year, having been diagnosed while traveling in Washington D.C. The person was not infectious while in Minnesota, but declining measles vaccination rates in-state are increasing the risk of another outbreak. Dr. Gigi Chawla, of Children's Minnesota, argues why it's important to be caught up on vaccines.