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Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
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Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
As hundreds of thousands of people make their way to Minneapolis' Loring Park this weekend to celebrate Twin Cities Pride, organizers say they've got a mix of emotions on their hearts.
A Lakeville family is at their wit's end as police investigate a repeat crime that they say feels personal. Family members say that their Pride flag has been stolen from off their lawn more than once.
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.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
Margaret Chutich made headlines when she became the first openly gay member of the Minnesota Supreme Court. She realized by just living her life, she was changing others.
Once an Anoka High School basketball star, a proud Minnesotan now sits on the state's highest court. Margaret Chutich will retire soon from the Minnesota Supreme Court. Before she does, she shared her professional and personal story with Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, as a tribute to Pride Month.
The city of River Falls is more colorful than it's ever been.
"Even though having a same-sex marriage is part of who we were, it wasn't all of who we were. So we were not gonna be defined by that. But it turns out it's kind of an important piece to a lot of people," Wheeler said.
During pride month one local bakery is helping to raise funds to support Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community.
Col. Edward Thomas Ryan, 85, revealed in his obituary that he was gay and that he had been in a quarter-century relationship with the "love of my life." He will be buried next to him.
The 6th annual Golden Valley pride was held amidst a recent brutal attack on a transgender high school student.
A transgender student is recovering from several injuries from what police are investigating as a potential hate crime. 17-year-old Cobalt Sovereign is a junior at Hopkins High School. The school says she was involved in an altercation after using the restroom last week. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares how others are rallying in support today.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
Here's your 2024 guide to Pride Month events in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
The news came only months after Republican Gov. Kristi Noem sent a letter to the regents that railed against "liberal ideologies" on college campuses and called for the board to ban drag shows on campus and "remove all references to preferred pronouns in school materials," among other things.
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
Opposes of the bill say its language is deceptive to voters, and worry about legal ramifications it might bring, among other things. Those in favor of the amendment say it better aligns with Minnesota values.
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
Nex Benedict's death prompted rallies and vigils in U.S. cities from New York to Los Angeles.
Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe."
Parents in the St. Louis Park Public School District will be allowed to opt their children out of books that include LGBTQ+ characters and stories.
LUSH bills itself as "a premier destination for live music, comedy, drag, burlesque and so much more."
In 2003 the Episcopal Church consecrated Robinson as the first openly-gay bishop in all of Christendom. Death threats followed, but so did a shift in the relationship between the LGBTQ community and the church.
Heavy rain tends to get overlooked in favor of the other threats that come with severe weather. But all that water in such a short period can pack a punch.
Police are searching for a missing teenager in a Minneapolis suburb and say "there is a concern for her mental health."
The next couple of days will bring isolated showers to the Twin Cities before a weekend warm-up.
U.S. tariffs on China could add hundreds of dollars to the cost an iPhone, a recent analysis shows.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
Heavy rain tends to get overlooked in favor of the other threats that come with severe weather. But all that water in such a short period can pack a punch.
Police are searching for a missing teenager in a Minneapolis suburb and say "there is a concern for her mental health."
The crash happened at U.S. Highway 169 and Minnesota Highway 282 just before 1 p.m., according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says Hanna Gena Don, 31, was last seen leaving her group home on James Avenue North around 11 a.m.
Heavy rain tends to get overlooked in favor of the other threats that come with severe weather. But all that water in such a short period can pack a punch.
A federal judge has rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Minnesota during a blizzard in 2022.
As Minneapolis officials say that fewer people there are experiencing homelessness compared to last year, some in rural parts of the state say that homelessness is affecting areas well outside the metro area.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened on a highway in Sleepy Eye over the weekend.
Severe thunderstorms — they're large, powerful and if you're caught unprepared, even deadly.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
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.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
The grocery store is the first place we'll feel the pinch from tariffs.
President Trump's tariffs on imports from dozens of countries kicked in Wednesday, including 104% on goods from China, dramatically ramping up a potential global trade war.
The latest round of Trump tariffs is expected to bring an astounding 104% import tax on all goods from China. Frankie McLister is here with a new study that says these trade tensions will impact our wallets.
Changing state law to define them as veterans would unlock state veterans benefits like the Minnesota GI bill or access to the state's veterans homes.
A University of Minnesota graduate student detained by federal immigration agents repeatedly expressed concerns about his DWI arrest impacting his legal status, dashcam video of the 2023 incident shows.
As Minnesota moves into severe weather season, it might be time to double check your insurance policy.
If you are in the market for a bike or e-bike. Minnesota bike shop owners and manufacturers say the tariffs set to be imposed in the coming days will increase some prices by as much as 50%.
Inflation has already stretched wallets, and now faced with additional higher costs due to tariffs, many Minnesotans are adapting by visiting their local thrift stores.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Every day is Earth Day for a Minneapolis-based market. Its sustainability efforts keep thousands of pounds of waste from landfills each year.
While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
A federal judge has rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Minnesota during a blizzard in 2022.
Martavious Roby-English, 22, had been released from prison just a month before he shot and killed Toumai Gaynor on the morning of May 30, 2024.
A University of Minnesota graduate student detained by federal immigration agents repeatedly expressed concerns about his DWI arrest impacting his legal status, dashcam video of the 2023 incident shows.
The university says she spent more than $26,000 on her university-provided procurement card that was "not legitimate" or of "questionable legitimacy."
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
WCCO first learned about SynerFuse in 2023 after a patient shared her chronic pain journey and the successful results a year after the surgery.
According to a court document filed on Tuesday, the United States District Court District of Minnesota dismissed the lawsuit for "lack of standing."
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 23 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his third straight triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 24-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-103 on Tuesday.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
You might remember the name Mitch McKee from when he was a star wrestler at the University of Minnesota and at St Michael-Albertville. Now, he's rapidly rising the ranks of a different sport.
Simeon Woods Richardson allowed four runs and eight hits with four walks in 5 2/3 innings for the Minnesota Twins in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
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.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
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.
Scattered showers are possible over the next couple of days, but no significant rainfall is expected.
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.
Heavy rain tends to get overlooked in favor of the other threats that come with severe weather. But all that water in such a short period can pack a punch.
Flooding is actually the deadliest threat that comes with storms.
The next couple of days will bring isolated showers to the Twin Cities before a weekend warm-up.
The search for survivors continues in the Dominican Republic after the roof of a night club caved in during a concert, state Democrats are proposing a new tax on social media and more.
Scattered showers are possible over the next couple of days, but no significant rainfall is expected.
The largest collectible show in the Midwest features hundreds of vendors and some of your favorite sports legends and celebrities.
Flooding is actually the deadliest threat that comes with storms.
American shoppers are bracing for economic impact as President Trump's reciprocal tariffs go into effect on goods from almost every country on Earth, plus more of the day’s top stories.