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5 Best Surfing Towns In The US
Profiling five of the very best surf towns in America
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Profiling five of the very best surf towns in America
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw a pair of touchdowns passes for Team Irvin in a 49-27 victory in the Pro Bowl Sunday in Hawaii.
The Kauai County Fire Department said Thursday officials didn't see the shark. But lifeguards saw the male visitor had cuts on both of his hands. The cuts weren't life-threatening.
A Minnesota man says he is lucky to be in one piece after a close call with a 14-foot tiger shark. Matt Mason and his wife, Beth, were paddleboarding in Hawaii Saturday morning when something suddenly started pushing his board through the water.
A memorial service will be held Friday for a Minnesota Marine presumably killed near Hawaii. A week ago, two helicopters collided off the coast of Oahu. The crash involved 12 U.S. Marines, including Sergeant Dillon Semolina from Delano.
The Coast Guard is suspending its search for Sergeant Dillon Semolina and the other marines missing since two helicopters collided off the coast of Oahu in Hawaii on Friday.
The U.S. Marine Corps has released the names of 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed off Hawaii.
Search and rescue operations are underway for 12 military personnel who went missing after two helicopters collided off the coast of Oahu late Thursday night. Among those missing is a United States Marine from Minnesota.
Sergeant Dillon Semolina, from Delano, is believed to be one of the 12 missing after two Marine helicopters collided off the Oahu coast in Hawaii Friday morning.
At $1.5 billion, Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot is the largest ever seen in the world. But not everyone in the U.S. can take part, forcing some to go to great lengths.
Moving to a new city can be hard enough. Add moving with limited income and few items, and it can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Ellie Radke and her daughter, Margaret, recently moved home to Minnesota. And because of a relative, and a message on a social sharing neighborhood site, they learned the true meaning of selfless giving.
Five recommendations in the U.S. for an unforgettable winter honeymoon
Five recommendations for fascinating excursions on the Big Island of Hawaii
A look at five of the most treacherous hikes in America.
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
Samantha Crook is a sweet, soft-spoken first grader with a ready smile. But over the last two years, she's had to overcome a lot. "In Samantha's case, she was never sick. She was sick for just about two to three days before she was diagnosed, so we had no indication," Samantha's mom, Teri Crook, said.
Experience paradise by planning a luxurious vacation to Honolulu.
Couples looking for a romantic winter destination in America will enjoy any of these five beautiful places.
While some romantic activities in Hawaii seem obvious, such as a sunset promenade along Waikiki Beach or watching the sunrise at Haleakala, there are many other great ways to reaffirm a couple's love for one another.
It doesn't get much better than embarking upon a romantic spa getaway for a bit of well-deserved pampering. Even if it's just a weekend excursion, a spa getaway is not only a great way to escape the daily rigors, but it can also reinvigorate both the body and a couple's relationship.
On Friday, the Big Island of Hawaii declared a state of emergency as lava flows from the Kilauea volcano threatened a residential area. Mount Kilauea has been constantly erupting since 1983, yet in late-June new vents, cracks in the Earth's surface through which lava erupts, opened on the volcano's north-eastern flank.
Planning a destination wedding offers couples the opportunity to plan a unique wedding where they can say "I do" in front of a breathtaking background. All of these locations offer unique venues, luxurious resorts and beautiful settings.
You don't have to travel the world to enjoy fabulous whale watching. Here are five of the best U.S. whale watching tours.
From hotel accommodations to recommendations for dining, use this handy guide to Waikiki to get you around the island.
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
A new report shows that Gov. Walz is on the shortlist as a potential vice presidential pick for Vice President Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Nearly 10 hours before former President Donald Trump was set to take the stage at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena on Saturday, supporters lined around the block.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
A new report shows that Gov. Walz is on the shortlist as a potential vice presidential pick for Vice President Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.
Brooklyn Park police say multiple people were hurt on Friday night when shots were fired during a gathering of about 400 people at Noble Sports Park.
A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry.
The Webber Natural Swimming Pool in Minneapolis is temporarily closed after a man put an unknown white substance into the pool water.
Nearly 10 hours before former President Donald Trump was set to take the stage at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena on Saturday, supporters lined around the block.
Former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance will hold their first joint presidential rally in Minnesota on Saturday night at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena.
A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.
A 37-year-old man was hurt on the job Thursday evening when he fell into a pit and was impaled in the leg with a rod.
Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids. It's such a problem that some Minnesota prisons are changing their mailroom protocols.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
WCCO's next Goin' to the Lake begins Thursday as Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames head to Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings.
Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
A new report shows that Gov. Walz is on the shortlist as a potential vice presidential pick for Vice President Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Nearly 10 hours before former President Donald Trump was set to take the stage at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena on Saturday, supporters lined around the block.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for Vice President Harris on Saturday in Stevens Point and Wausau.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.
Former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance will hold a rally on Saturday night at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena.
Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday.
Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage.
As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport.
A North Carolina woman is still trying to get home after last week's CrowdStrike outage waylaid her at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.
Brooklyn Park police say multiple people were hurt on Friday night when shots were fired during a gathering of about 400 people at Noble Sports Park.
A man is behind bars after investigators believe he set several trash fires around Minneapolis, leaving six without homes and a business to suffer.
A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.
As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services.
Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.
Nineteen years ago, Dan Zimmerman's life changed forever. A stroke left his outlook grim. Now, he is the founder of Spokes Fighting Strokes, a nonprofit spreading awareness about the benefits of adaptive cycling.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
Iowa's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Byron Buxton hit a home run and a double, Christian Vázquez had a homer and three hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are among the attendees for the funeral of Khyree Jackson, a 24-year-old Upper Malboro, Maryland native who was tragically killed in a car crash earlier this month.
The Minnesota Vikings still harbor heavy thoughts about Khyree Jackson.
Walking into The Lab next to the 18th hole at TPC Twin Cities, you'll forget you're even on a golf course.
The Minnesota Vikings' already sparse cornerback room got a little more barren Wednesday when Mekhi Blackmon went down with an injury.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race.
There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
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.
Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out.
It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
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.
Sunday morning parts of northern Minnesota could see some showers. It's not until the late afternoon early evening hours that storms are possible for the metro area. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing in this NEXT Weather forecast.
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.
We hit the 90s for the second time this summer. Overnight temps drop back down the 70s, but it will remain muggy and humid. The temps climb right back up to the 80s on Sunday.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says heat and humidity are the big story on Saturday in the Twin Cities, with highs near 90 degrees and the heat index in the mid-to-upper 90s.
For just the second time this year, the high hit 90 degrees on Saturday in the Twin Cities, and it feels even hotter due to heavy humidity.
Sunday morning parts of northern Minnesota could see some showers. It's not until the late afternoon early evening hours that storms are possible for the metro area. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing in this NEXT Weather forecast.
While former President Trump is in St. Cloud, a rally was held be local Democratic leaders for presumptive presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Former President Trump and VP nominee JD Vance will be taking the stage in St. Cloud.
We hit the 90s for the second time this summer. Overnight temps drop back down the 70s, but it will remain muggy and humid. The temps climb right back up to the 80s on Sunday.
Several people were hurt in a shooting in Brooklyn Park. Police are investigating.