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Ross Kellermeier fulfills dream of opening fishing store by Lake Minnetonka
The dream of one-time high school state champion angler Ross Kellermeier came to fruition last week, when he opened Waypoint Angler Supply near Lake Minnetonka.
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The dream of one-time high school state champion angler Ross Kellermeier came to fruition last week, when he opened Waypoint Angler Supply near Lake Minnetonka.
Though it's raining and temps are below average, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has officially declared an ice out on Lake Minnetonka, bringing Minnesotans one step closer to a summer staple.
Though it’s raining and temps are below average, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has officially declared an ice out on Lake Minnetonka, bringing Minnesotans one step closer to a summer staple.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office declared ice out on Lake Minnetonka Wednesday morning, marking the official start to the 2023 boating season.
This winter’s weather has created unstable conditions out on the ice. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is urging Minnesotans to take it seriously. As Allen Henry explains, looks can be deceiving.
"When you get that much snow on top, it's really hard to make ice underneath it," said Jeff Heinrichs with Ice Fishing Warriors.
A chocolate shop in Excelsior plans to reopen Friday after burglars ruined its entire inventory in late November.
Truffle Hill Chocolates in Excelsior is used to having candy fly off the shelves during the holiday season. But owner Marshall Morehead didn't expect every shelf to be empty heading into December.
A mansion on Lake Minnetonka could be yours for just under $8 million.
The wakes make it hard for people in kayaks and canoes to use the lake. Boats passing close to shore at fast speeds also contributes to shoreline erosion.
Starting next year, there'll be new wake rules on Lake Minnetonka.
Take a look at this luxury estate on Lake Minnetonka.
Groups both in favor and against wakeboarding and wake surfing regulations on Lake Minnetonka are continuing to make their voices heard by the lake's conservation district.
Adam Duxter reports on how residents are concerned about the environmental impact of wakeboarding boats on the shoreline.
Two people were injured in a boat collision on Lake Minnetonka on Friday.
Two boats collided in Priest Bay on Lake Minnetonka shortly Friday morning. Two people suffered minor injuries.
The man who drowned while scuba diving in Lake Minnetonka last month has been identified as 20-year-old Brady Aune.
At Metro Lakes Marina and Rentals, they're prepared for boaters with all experience levels.
According to officials, roughly half of boating fatalities in Minnesota involve alcohol.
Authorities in the Twin Cities say a recreational fire got out of control in the west metro, leading to a grass fire Friday afternoon along the eastern edge of Lake Minnetonka.
Despite summer-like temperatures forecasted for the Memorial Day weekend, water temperatures in Minnesota lakes will be significantly colder. Water at Lake Minnetonka registered at 58 degrees on Thursday, according to Hennepin County Water Patrol.
Anglers looking to nab a pike, bass or walleye finally have the chance to once again throughout the state of Minnesota.
We know the itch to put your boat in the water is strong right now.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Freshwater Society's board chair declared ice out on the lake at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
It was 7 a.m. Tuesday on Lake Minnetonka when Paul Schroepfer's home surveillance camera captured his desperate attempt to save his dog as a coyote headed straight for her.
Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill to the U.S. House to prevent drug trafficking on social media platforms.
Minneapolis park workers announced Tuesday they'll begin a weeklong strike on the Fourth of July holiday.
Upgrade your outdoor living space with new patio furniture that's on sale from Wayfair, Walmart and Amazon.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
Overnight storms have cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime.
Minneapolis park workers announced Tuesday they'll begin a weeklong strike on the Fourth of July holiday.
St. Paul police are asking for your help finding the person who shot and killed a man in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood Monday night.
Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota.
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.
Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
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.
Officials in Waterville say they are still in emergency mode, as the small town grapples with historic flooding.
Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.
Authorities in Pine County are asking for the public's assistance in finding a 15-year-old girl last seen in mid-June.
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.
Investigators in Wisconsin are probing how a house began fire that left six people dead.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a man died trying to save his grandchild from drowning on Saturday.
The facility has been plagued by allegations of staff-on-inmate abuse, including excessive use of pepper spray, restraints and strip searches. A court-appointed monitor is currently overseeing the facility.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an order barring an anti-abortion protester from coming close to a Planned Parenthood nurse violated his First Amendment free speech rights and must be overturned.
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.
It's not the 911 call St. Louis Park police officer Maddie Turnquist expected on a night shift a few weeks ago.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is using the summer months to reach veterans in need.
Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill to the U.S. House to prevent drug trafficking on social media platforms.
There are new questions after the Supreme Court ruled former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution.
Former President Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
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.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
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 Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen Tuesday — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.
Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built.
Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream.
St. Paul police are asking for your help finding the person who shot and killed a man in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood Monday night.
WCCO went through case after case from 2019 through 2023. Of the rights restored, two people had a gun offense after — both misdemeanors.
Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.
Investigators say police in Waterloo, Iowa, were responding to a report of a bicyclist with a gun in an incident that ended with two officers wounded and the suspect dead.
A celebrity chef from the Twin Cities, Justin Sutherland, is accused of assaulting and threatening to shoot his girlfriend last week.
Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are introducing a bill to the U.S. House to prevent drug trafficking on social media platforms.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
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.
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."
Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight.
Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
The 3M Open tees off July 22 at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, and crews have been busy getting the tournament tents ready for spectators.
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.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's Aug. 13 primary. 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. Omar almost lost to Samuels last time. Esme Murphy reports on the race in Talking Points.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading in key swing states. Esme Murphy previews the debate and some new rules that could impact performances.
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.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
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.
You've probably seen all of the commercials lately for the latest personal hygiene trend: Whole body deodorant. So, what is it? And do we actually need it? Good Question.
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 Joseph Dames says it's unlikely that the Twin Cities will see any sun at all Tuesday. Temperatures are taking a swing upwards over the next day, too.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
Tuesday will offer some dry time for the Twin Cities before more rain arrives in the evening.
Overnight storms have cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says it's unlikely that the Twin Cities will see any sun at all Tuesday. Temperatures are taking a swing upwards over the next day, too.
The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen Tuesday — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.
The town of Waterville continues to battle rain as residents work to clean up from flooding, Parks and Rec workers in Minneapolis could go on strike and more.
Tuesday will offer some dry time for the Twin Cities before more rain arrives in the evening.
Speed running video games is nothing new, but some of the world's best gamers are in Minneapolis to do it for a good cause.