The next total solar eclipse in Minneapolis will be in 2044
If you didn't happen to see the 2024 eclipse in person, your next opportunity to see a total eclipse from Minneapolis isn't so many years away. Mark your calendars for 2044.
Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88
If you didn't happen to see the 2024 eclipse in person, your next opportunity to see a total eclipse from Minneapolis isn't so many years away. Mark your calendars for 2044.
Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours.
Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.
A total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S. Tens of millions witnessed it in the "path of totality."
The Bell Museum in St. Paul is known for its natural history, but on Monday was all about astronomy.
Did you see the solar eclipse this afternoon? It may have been difficult with the overcast skies we had here in the upper Midwest. But in places like Niagara Falls, the clouds did clear enough for some to witness a pretty rare event. John Lauritsen shows us how a number of families took it all in - closer to home.
Did you hurt your eyes by looking at the solar eclipse without glasses? Here are signs of sun damage.
NASA says there are several radiation myths connected to the eclipse.
Don't let cloud cover fool you, as it's still dangerous to stare up at the sun.
The total solar eclipse is happening Monday around 1:25 p.m. But the fun event comes with a warning as there is a lot of risk that comes with looking at the sun. WCCO's Marielle Mohs spoke with an expert.
Can't find solar eclipse glasses? Here's how to make a pinhole camera viewer using a cereal box.
Total solar eclipses are rare. This list shows the history of the phenomenon in the United States.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
It's been seven years since a total solar eclipse swept across America, and in just three days it'll be happening again.
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
As the 2024 total solar eclipse turns day into night this April, some people will celebrate once-in-a-lifetime moments with their loved ones.
The solar eclipse will impact solar production in Texas between 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. CDT. But the power grids are expected to be reliable.
The county expects its population to double in the days leading up to and after the eclipse.
Delta Air Lines is offering a special flight from Austin, Texas, to Detroit to see the April 8 eclipse from the air.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is marking the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 was pushing back from the gate in Orlando when an engine caught fire, the FAA said.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is marking the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex has asked a judge to modify restrictions on his contact with minors so that he may see his own children.
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Remembrances from Minnesota leaders are coming out following the death of Pope Francis Monday morning.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex has asked a judge to modify restrictions on his contact with minors so that he may see his own children.
A girl is dead after a pursuit in northern Minnesota ended in a crash early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
A fast-moving fire that tore through a mobile home in Jordan, Minnesota, Wednesday has changed a family's life forever.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
One person is dead and two more are seriously injured after a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
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.
A former Minnesota state senator is due back in federal court for an arraignment.
Vice President JD Vance said he was "happy to see him yesterday," though he noted that Pope Francis "was obviously very ill."
President Trump released a statement after the Vatican announced Pope Francis' death on Monday.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex has asked a judge to modify restrictions on his contact with minors so that he may see his own children.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
A 52-year-old man has been sentenced for stabbing a victim 17 times in a Crystal, Minnesota bar in March 2024.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex has asked a judge to modify restrictions on his contact with minors so that he may see his own children.
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
Autism researchers and advocates are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments that autism has reached "epidemic" levels.
Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio is marking the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
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.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
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 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.
Enjoy an afternoon of sunshine before more rain arrives overnight.
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.
After the rain and clouds move out on Monday, the Twin Cities will be in for a sunny afternoon.
After some morning rain, the clouds will eventually clear in the Twin Cities, bringing us some sunshine in the afternoon.
After a rainy morning, the clouds will eventually clear and we'll see some sun in the afternoon.
Some people enjoy a good rainy day — and some even like Mondays. What’s your take?
Emma Norton is holding its Opening Doors Gala this Thursday to help raise money to support those who need help to stabilize their lives. Click here for more info.
Cindy Cash, the daughter of country singer Johnny Cash, has teamed up with Edina-based Karats Auctions to offer more than 200 items from the life and legacy of her father.
John Owens discusses his new book "One Spring Up North." For information on book signings, click here: Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Enjoy an afternoon of sunshine before more rain arrives overnight.