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A northern Minnesota town is the childhood home of a movie star legend. Judy Garland would have turned 100 years old next year. WCCO’s John Lauritsen followed the Yellow Brick Road to the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Police say a man died Saturday afternoon when his tanker rolled over and caught on fire north of Duluth.
WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh tags along with researchers in Grand Rapids who hope to learn how to keep bears healthy.
Firefighters found the lone resident of the unit on fire in her living room and removed her before performing lifesaving procedures.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke in a recorded video before the sentences were handed down, saying the actions of the three was a "threat to democracy itself."
A jury has convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 after a jury failed to reach a verdict in an earlier trial of the two men.
WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh tags along with researchers in Grand Rapids who hope to learn how to keep bears healthy.
We're remembering our own Minnesota star. Judy Garland would have been 100 years old today.
The whole family was in town from Grand Rapids to watch Addie Albrecht compete at the state tournament.
A motorcyclist died early Tuesday morning after colliding with a deer in northern Minnesota.
A northern Minnesota paper mill is temporarily closing because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. UPM Blandin cites market forces for shutting down its Grand Rapids mill. The company did not provide exact details of the shutdown, but a representative from Teamsters Local 346 tells WDIO-TV the closure is expected to last about two weeks.
Both are now in custody in the St. Louis County Jail.
A fire destroyed a mental health clinic in Grand Rapids Saturday evening.
Kleinendorst played eight seasons in the NHL, beginning with the New York Rangers in 1982 and ending with the Washington Capitals in 1990.
Grand Rapids police say former NHL player Scot Kleinendorst was seriously injured Saturday evening while working at the Blandin Paper Company.
She faces up to 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine if convicted.
A crosswalk in northern Minnesota floats above the surface of the road. At least, it appears that way to drivers.
One of her most well-known movies -- "The Wizard of Oz" -- was first shown 80 years ago.
Police in Grand Rapids found quite the surprise when at a new business under construction.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen traveled to the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, where he learned that hard work from the past is now fueling the future.
A plea deal for a man accused of driving drunk, crashing his car and leaving a passenger to die in northern Minnesota calls for no more than a year in jail.
A man is dead and a woman in the hospital after a vehicle plunged into a lake in northern Minnesota early Wednesday morning.
Someone took the iconic footwear from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids in 2005.
Nowhere was the news of the "Wizard of Oz" slippers being recovered more welcomed than in the town from where they so suddenly disappeared.
It is the last thing Grand Rapids resident Jim Mayerle expected while on a leisurely Sunday drive in northern Minnesota.
Kirill Kaprizov had two power-play goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
After some early morning showers, Friday will stay dry and seasonal with highs near 60, plenty of sun and light winds in the afternoon.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
The Minnesota Vikings added some talent at the offensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Donovan Jackson out of Ohio State at pick No. 24.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
With its ample green space, vibrant arts and food scenes and generally genial denizens, is it any wonder Minneapolis ranks among the world's happiest cities?
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
The three areas were scheduled to be aerially managed this spring with an insecticide used to kill spongy moth caterpillars, but federal funding delays and uncertainties forced the department of agriculture to pivot, officials say.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
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.
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 federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
A longstanding battle to protect Minnesota's forests is facing a serious setback. Reporter Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos explain how federal cuts are allowing invasive species to spread.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration. Our Frankie McLister is here to tell us about the impacts that could be felt in Minnesota.
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media site formerly known as Twitter, is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a state law regulating the use of "deepfakes" to influence elections.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Kirill Kaprizov had two power-play goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
The Minnesota Vikings added some talent at the offensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Donovan Jackson out of Ohio State at pick No. 24.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
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.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
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.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
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.
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.
After some early morning showers, Friday will stay dry and seasonal with highs near 60, plenty of sun and light winds in the afternoon.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain showers will clear out overnight and clouds will clear out tomorrow with highs near 60.
Here's a look at your latest forecast, including when you can expect severe weather to move in on Monday.
Rain showers will clear out overnight and the clouds will follow on Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain showers will clear out overnight and clouds will clear out tomorrow with highs near 60.
A mallard-mom made herself comfortable and laid some eggs over the past few days.
A longstanding battle to protect Minnesota's forests is facing a serious setback. Reporter Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos explain how federal cuts are allowing invasive species to spread.
Critters not commonly seen around these parts found themselves in a prickly situation.
Drive anywhere in the metro and you'll see construction season is well underway! That means more orange barrels, traffic delays, and increased danger for both drivers and road workers. What are the laws for work zones in Minnesota? Good Question.