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Retinoblastoma is a rare childhood cancer that is thought to affect only 300 kids a year in the entire country. It's a tumor that is found in the Retina of the eye and it's what a little girl from Inver Grove Heights is dealing with right now.
Police have released the names of a woman and her two grandchildren killed in a fiery crash between a car and a school bus in Inver Grove Heights.
Authorities say the three victims killed in a bus accident in Inver Grove Heights were a woman and her two grandchildren.
At least three people died Friday afternoon in Inver Grove Heights when the car they were in collided head-on with a school bus and started on fire, authorities say.
The last thing a parent wants to think about is meningitis, but health officials say too many parents are not thinking about it, and vaccination rates are too low. A push is being made by the School Nurse Organization of Minnesota to raise the rates of vaccination for meningitis.
A Minnesota company is voluntarily recalling packaged fruit products containing cantaloupes because of a possible health risk.
A 31-year-old Apple Valley man is in critical condition after his pickup truck rear-ended a semi Tuesday afternoon in Dakota County, the State Patrol says.
The public is invited to a farewell ceremony Saturday at 4 p.m. for 25 members of the Minnesota National Guard, who will soon begin a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan at the Inver Hills Community College.
A 53-year-old Inver Grove Heights man faces charges after allegedly triggering a lockdown of Dakota County's Northern Service Center Thursday morning.
A Inver Grove Heights man has been acquitted of charges accusing him of sexually assaulting a vulnerable adult who had suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Two U.S. students trapped in the New Zealand wilderness by a snowstorm trekked back out to safety after surviving their nine-day ordeal by rationing their meager supplies of trail mix and warming themselves in hot springs.
An Inver Grove Heights man is in custody for bank robbery.
It's no secret that we have an early spring going around here. That means that mosquitos and ticks are out much earlier than usual.
A 39-year-old West St. Paul man is accused of shooting at two police officers on Sunday after a fight at his home with his brother Sunday morning, according to charges filed Tuesday in Dakota County Court.
Police arrested two people in connection to a report of shots fired in Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
He's not a great singer, actually he's considered the "world's worst Irish tenor."
There's no doubt that she is a gifted runner, but Heather Kampf is also great at motivating kids to be active. The Inver Grove Heights native's specialty is the 800 meter, but it was one 600 meter race, while running with the Gophers, she's most famous for.
Target has announced plans to open a new store in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. in July of 2012.
A 29-year-old man faces one count of theft for allegedly stealing more than $1,000 worth of steel grates from car washes and selling them to a metal recycling company, according to court documents filed Friday in Dakota County.
The Dakota County Drug Task Force made "one of the largest marijuana seizures in Dakota County's history" Wednesday -- confiscating over 400 pounds of pot.
A St. Paul woman has been sentenced to probation and community service for a crash that killed a mother, her son and another child.
Wisconsin State Patrol officers arrested an Inner Grove Heights man Monday after he allegedly stole a car and drove it while intoxicated, the Wisconsin patrol said.
A man allegedly tried to carjack multiple people at an Inver Grove Heights Community College, succeeded in taking one car, crashed it, and was hit by a van while running away from the accident scene.
Authorities in northwestern Wisconsin say a Minnesota man has apparently drowned after he fell overboard without a life jacket.
An Inver Grove Heights community college was evacuated Tuesday morning after a suspicious powder was discovered inside a harassing letter.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The community is rallying around a Minnesota hockey dad who suffered a serious injury on the ice.
While Metro Transit may not be offering free rides, the Pizza Man in Columbia Heights is.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The community is rallying around a Minnesota hockey dad who suffered a serious injury on the ice.
While Metro Transit may not be offering free rides, the Pizza Man in Columbia Heights is.
Dozens are spending their New Year's Eve looking for a new place to live.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
The balance of power is uncertain in the Minnesota Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
The balance of power will be uncertain when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the State Capitol next month after the death of a state senator and a court challenge set the stage for special elections when the legislative session is already underway.
Two weeks from Tuesday, state lawmakers will kick off the 2025 legislative session.
A new Minnesota law going into effect Jan. 1 requires insurers to cover the cost of wigs for anyone experiencing hair loss due to a medical condition.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
Leftovers are in the fridge and the presents under the tree are unwrapped. But what if Santa didn't get your wish list just right?
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The 19 Bar, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Minnesota, was targeted by a burglar overnight Tuesday amid the push to rebuild it following a devastating fire.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
A security guard at a downtown Minneapolis bar is in custody following a stabbing early Saturday morning.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
With one week left in the regular season, the NFL's most expensive ticket can be found at Ford Field this weekend.
Lions fans were roaring in downtown Detroit Monday night after a come-from-behind road win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's low block on Patrick Jones apparently didn't lead to any serious injury for the Minnesota Vikings edge rusher.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there will be flurries tonight and temperatures will top out in the low 20s tomorrow.
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.
The Twin Cities will ring in the New Year with some flurries Tuesday evening, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
It’s a pretty mild New Year’s Eve, but it’ll feel a lot colder during the end of the week.
Tuesday will be slightly breezy and in the 30s but the cloud cover will dampen any chance for viewing the northern lights in the evening.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there will be flurries tonight and temperatures will top out in the low 20s tomorrow.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long time traditions. From what we drink to what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight. Why do we have New Year's Eve traditions? And how did they start? Good Question. Jeff Wagner digs into the how we celebrate the exciting occasion.
Minneapolis' 19 Bar planned to have a big New Year's bash, but they've hit all kinds of hurdles since it was scorched in a freak crash. And now, another sobering development: burglars hit the bar. But as Kirsten Mitchell reports, they're still hopeful heading into 2025.
A family is mourning the loss of this hard-working mother. A suspected drunk driver hit and killed her in a crosswalk. Our Frankie McLister has the powerful plea from that woman's daughter.
With tens of millions watching from all across the globe, Times Square revelers are ready to welcome 2025 and put 2024 in the history books.