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Salut, Pottery Barn the latest businesses to close on Grand Avenue
In its final week open, customers lined up to say au revoir to Salut in St. Paul.
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In its final week open, customers lined up to say au revoir to Salut in St. Paul.
After taking a few years off, a popular street festival is planning to return in St. Paul.
One man is dead and another is in serious condition after a shooting early Sunday morning in St. Paul's popular Grand Avenue business district.
Erin Hassanzadeh explains exactly what's allowed, and what is still off-limits, when Minnesota's stay-at-home order expires on Monday.
It doesn't get much more iconic than The Lexington in St. Paul, which has undergone a true renaissance.
Police have recovered one of four violins stolen from a St. Paul store this weekend.
On a hot summer night, there's no busier place in St. Paul, than a couple of benches on Grand Avenue. For 35 years, Grand Ole Creamery has been packing them in.
There were lots of dogs walking up and down a popular St. Paul street today. A local author was also there. Blake Hoena was signing copies of his book "Stubby the Dog Soldier World War 1 Hero."
Thousands filled the streets on a gorgeous day for the annual Grand Old Day.
Minnesota Rep. Dennis Smith (R-Maple Grove) says he was robbed at gunpoint outside a St. Paul bar Thursday evening.
A St. Paul man has been charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred along Grand Avenue late last week. Maxim Kenneth Rhone, 25, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
Minnesota is one of the best states for shoppers because of abundant premium outlets, shopping centers, malls and discount stores. The state is home to many of the best neighborhood shopping districts.
Think teens are too old for toys? Well, think again. A new store that caters to a little older crowd is celebrating its grand opening on Grand Avenue in St. Paul this weekend.
The University of St. Thomas released a public safety alert after two of its students were robbed Sunday morning. According to the University's Public Safety Department, around 2:38 a.m. a male and female student were approaching the intersection of Grand Avenue and Howell Street when they were approached by two suspects.
After the turkey's been gobbled, your out-of-town guests may get antsy for some entertainment over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Show them the best of Minnesota with this handy holiday guide.
Business owners and residents along St. Paul's popular Grand Avenue say they want city leaders to leave the area alone. Several weeks ago, Mayor Chris Coleman proposed a plan within his budget that would install parking meters along the busy shopping strip.
A dispute over parking meters has St. Paul business owners and residents ready to take on City Hall. Tuesday night, members of Mayor Chris Coleman's staff are meeting with people who are strongly opposed to a plan to install parking meters along Grand Avenue.
Parking may soon cost more in some popular St. Paul neighborhoods. According to the Pioneer Press, a parking pilot program was tucked quietly into Mayor Chris Coleman's recently released 2016 budget proposal.
Bidding is now underway for Paws on Grand's Celebrity Dog House auction. WCCO's Ali Lucia created the Downward Doggie Doghouse for the auction last week.
St. Paul is going to the dogs this Sunday! St. Paul's Grand Avenue is celebrating the "Dog Days of Summer," complete with the Paws on Grand event.
Saturday is Minneapolis' Somali Independence Day celebration, promoting diversity and intercultural appreciation. There will be live music, food, animals and art gallery exhibits.
Preparations are underway for the largest one-day festival in the Midwest. The Cactus Blossoms gave WCCO a sneak peek of their set for Grand Old Day in St. Paul in a rooftop performance on our Saturday morning show. Grand Old Days kicks off Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a parade.
Five Minnesota gift stores that can make finding a gift for Mom a delightful and energizing experience.
This week on WCCO Saturday Morning, it's all about sports, burgers and robots. There are all sorts of things going on around the Twin Cities this weekend, and we've got everything you need to know in one place.
When you grow up good at math and science there are so many good jobs out there, like engineering. But what if you end up hating it?
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
Memories of last year have stayed with Gail Runge, who lives near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in a neighborhood where young people chaotically shot off fireworks toward people, homes and vehicles.
A man suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening after being run over by a tractor in southern Minnesota.
After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his poor debate performance.
Memories of last year have stayed with Gail Runge, who lives near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in a neighborhood where young people chaotically shot off fireworks toward people, homes and vehicles.
After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his poor debate performance.
Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Officers were called to the area of Third Avenue and Elm Street on the report of an "intoxicated and suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun."
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
A man suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening after being run over by a tractor in southern Minnesota.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
The City of Faribault says the north side of the dam next to the Faribault Mill and south of Slevin Park is suffering from "flood-related erosion" on its north side.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
An hour east of the Twin Cities in Baldwin, Wisconsin, some are starting their Fourth of July early and with a bang.
The six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire were a former pastor, two of his daughters and three of his granddaughters, authorities and church officials said.
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in both cases given the high court's liberal tilt and remarks a liberal justice made on the campaign trail about how she supports abortion rights.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a crash involving two vehicles occurred on Highway 63 north of 50th Avenue around 11:36 a.m.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event.
After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his poor debate performance.
A 1998 settlement restricted the largest tobacco manufacturers' marketing of tobacco products and required annual payments to Minnesota.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
President Biden’s showing in the debate last week is widely panned by critics and people from within his own party.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies, WCCO has you covered.
Transportation experts predict record-breaking numbers for the Fourth of July holiday.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The application portal opened at 11 a.m., and at 11:19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced it had "received enough submissions to fill the applicant pool."
Two more people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases have pleaded not guilty.
Officers were called to the area of Third Avenue and Elm Street on the report of an "intoxicated and suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun."
Deonte Marquon Thomas, of Maplewood, was convicted Wednesday of one count of criminal sexual conduct and first-degree burglary.
The Anoka Police Department says it received a report of a shooting shortly after 5 p.m. in the area of Sixth Avenue North and Jackson Street.
In the past five years, federal prosecutors charged more than 450 felon in possession cases.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders on Wednesday will unveil a vending machine filled with free boxes of Narcan in an effort to combat the opioid crisis in the city.
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
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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While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder's young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place.
With three of the NBA's most expensive players on their roster — Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert — the Minnesota Timberwolves have little extra cash to spend in free agency.
Manny Margot and Carlos Correa went deep to keep Minnesota's club-record home run streak going at 20 straight games, and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday night.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances. So what fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will come in waves on Thursday and could impact your Fourth of July plans.
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.
It's been a wet summer in Minnesota with residents seeing more than five inches above average of rain for this time of year.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will increase tonight ahead of our next round of rain.
Minnesotans will be dodging rain this Fourth of July weekend, with showers impacting southern Minnesota on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will come in waves on Thursday and could impact your Fourth of July plans.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
You could say the town of Ghent is on a roll. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Belgian sport is bringing the town together.
A feathered-family reunion was made possible thanks to two Minnesota DNR officers.
It happened early Sunday morning in Inver Grove Heights. The Dakota County Sheriff says two park rangers were in separate squads driving on Highway 52 when two cars raced up from behind.