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James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
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An Israeli strike on an area in Gaza that is home to displaced Palestinians has killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others, Palestinian authorities said.
A 74-year-old man is dead after rolling his vehicle and hitting a power pole.
The Minnesota Twins could be getting closer to infielder Carlos Correa returning to the lineup, while the return of centerfielder Byron Buxton is a bit more uncertain.
A St. Paul nonprofit is providing fresh veggies in the city's food deserts, all while cultivating confidence and job skills.
As the season comes to an end, it could be called the summer of delays. We've seen rain delays at the State Fair, delays for the Twins and traffic delays too
A St. Paul nonprofit is providing fresh veggies in the city's food deserts, all while cultivating confidence and job skills.
As the season comes to an end, it could be called the summer of delays. We've seen rain delays at the State Fair, delays for the Twins and traffic delays too
A 27-year-old man has died after collapsing during Sunday's City of Lakes Half Marathon in Minneapolis.
A Minnesotan is composing outdoor symphonies inspired by local ecology, history and geography.
A trooper and some good Samaritans helped pull a motorist from a burning vehicle Monday morning on a busy Twin Cities interstate, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 74-year-old man is dead after rolling his vehicle and hitting a power pole.
A central Minnesota Army National Guard unit is being honored with the U.S. military's highest unit award.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released its 2024 fall colors forecast on Friday. Here's what to know.
A 26-year-old man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run incident in northern Minnesota Thursday afternoon.
A sports card collector from Minnesota just helped make the sale of a lifetime.
Two motorcyclists from Minnesota collided on a western Wisconsin highway on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another injured.
A 66-year-old Minnesota man is dead after drowning at Kinnickinnic State Park in Wisconsin.
A 60-year-old man died on Friday evening after what officials believe was a drunken driving crash in western Wisconsin.
Two Wisconsin agencies are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs from a poultry farm.
Wisconsin officials say 26 people have died so far this year in ATV-related crashes, putting 2024 on pace to be even deadlier on state roads and trails.
A St. Paul nonprofit is providing fresh veggies in the city's food deserts, all while cultivating confidence and job skills.
Farming is one of the oldest professions in Minnesota with generations of families embedded in the land. But that can make it hard for newcomers, especially immigrant farmers, to set roots of their own.
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it can be hard for many families to afford everything on the back-to-school shopping list, especially when it comes to electronics.
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
As of January 2024, Minnesota's turnover rate for elections officials was 34%, meaning more than one-third of the people overseeing election administration this fall are new compared to those in 2020.
Lawmakers are investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into growing Minnesota's child care workforce.
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota say doctors can't rely on a new video from the state and mandated by a law that its Republican prime sponsor said gives clear guidance to physicians for life-threatening situations.
It's a pivotal week in the race for the White House.
The countdown is underway to Tuesday's debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. For many years, a lot of analysts and historians have said presidential debates really don't make a difference in elections. That is not the case this year.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
Instead of dealing with drought like last year, they dealt with more rain than many fields could handle.
For five straight years, insurance companies say they have lost money in Minnesota. Now, some people are paying up an additional $1,600 or more for coverage.
It used to be that moving to the suburbs meant renting a place for less than what you'd find in the city. But as more renters leave the city, that price gap is shrinking.
Target's popular car seat trade-in event is set to return later this month.
The Oakdale police officer who fired his gun during a standoff in March after a man fired at him did so lawfully, the Washington County Attorney determined.
Sean Eric Vanmeveren will spend over seven years in prison for leading police on a chase through a southwest Minnesota county.
A man accused of drunkenly driving into a restaurant patio in St. Louis Park and killing two people will face more severe charges after prosecutors viewed surveillance video of the crash, authorities say.
A Minneapolis man is facing several federal charges after being accused of distributing fentanyl.
Police are investigating reports of shots being fired inside Northtown Mall in Blaine Sunday afternoon.
Abortion rights supporters in South Dakota say doctors can't rely on a new video from the state and mandated by a law that its Republican prime sponsor said gives clear guidance to physicians for life-threatening situations.
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 46 cases of measles in the state this year, which has officials accelerating vaccine recommendations.
The Crystal Police Department rallies around one of their newest officers as she battles breast cancer.
A Minnesotan is composing outdoor symphonies inspired by local ecology, history and geography.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The Minnesota Twins could be getting closer to infielder Carlos Correa returning to the lineup, while the return of centerfielder Byron Buxton is a bit more uncertain.
The Minnesota Vikings' defense delivered a dominant performance in the season-opening 28-6 win over the New York Giants.
A 27-year-old man has died after collapsing during Sunday's City of Lakes Half Marathon in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, who left Sunday's season-opening win with an injury, has a chance to return as soon as this week, his head coach said.
The team, previously known as PWHL Minnesota, announced the moniker Monday morning ahead of the league's second season.
A rare open Minnesota Congressional seat is up for grabs this November. The Democratic candidate, Dr. Kelly Morrison, is running against Republican candidate Tad Jude for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District.
A rare open Minnesota Congressional seat is up for grabs this November. The Democratic candidate, Dr. Kelly Morrison, is running against Republican candidate Tadd Jude for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. Morrison has a big fundraising edge she has raised $1.3 million compared to Jude's $162,000. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Professor Larry Jacobs from the University of Minnesota about that edge.
A rare open Minnesota Congressional seat is up for grabs this November. The Democratic candidate, Dr. Kelly Morrison, is running against Republican candidate Tadd Jude for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Morrison who aims to become the only pro-abortion rights OB-GYN on Capitol Hill.
A rare open Minnesota Congressional seat is up for grabs this November. The Democratic candidate, Dr. Kelly Morrison, is running against Republican candidate Tadd Jude for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Jude about this history of political service in Minnesota and his anti abortion stance.
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
The empty nest can stir up all kinds of emotions, from excitement to sadness. So, how can parents cope with empty-nest syndrome? Good question.
Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall.
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
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.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says summer heat is returning to the Twin Cities this week.
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.
As this season comes to an end, it could be called the summer of delays — and those delays are costing a lot of people a lot of money.
A few isolated showers could pop up in the south on Monday evening, though most will stay dry.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a few isolated showers could pop into Tuesday in Minnesota, mainly south.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says summer heat is returning to the Twin Cities this week.
Kirsten Mitchell introduces us to a nonprofit that provides fresh veggies in St. Paul's food deserts while cultivating confidence and job skills.
The American Cancer Society says people with dense breast tissue, about 40% of patients, have an increased risk of breast cancer.
As this season comes to an end, it could be called the summer of delays — and those delays are costing a lot of people a lot of money.
Minneapolis park officials say a 27-year-old man died after collapsing during a half marathon on Sunday.