Rainforest Café Uproots For More Temperate MOA Location
The fake trees and shrubbery of the Mall of America Rainforest Café will be felled later this month and replanted in mall's canopy.
The fake trees and shrubbery of the Mall of America Rainforest Café will be felled later this month and replanted in mall's canopy.
Members of the group "Black Lives Matter" showed up to a Bloomington City Council meeting Monday night, asking the city to stop pursuing criminal charges against them.
A winter wonderland will soon be open to the public. Two years ago, Brent Christensen built an ice castle outside of Mall of America. This year it's back, but at Miller Park in Eden Prairie.
Black Lives Matter Minneapolis -- the group involved in the Mall of America protest -- has responded to the possibility of charges from Bloomington attorney Sandra Johnson.
If you have ever agonized over what to wear or wondered whether your wardrobe is still in style, just ask Sara Rodgers. She has helped many clients gain confidence in dressing their best.
In the next few days, the Bloomington City Attorney Sandra Johnson expects to file criminal charges against the organizers of Saturday's protest at Mall of America.
Despite warnings of arrest, a group protesting the recent deaths of black men by police say they will show up to Mall of America Saturday.
Protesters with the group Black Lives Matter held a rally at the Mall of America Saturday afternoon
More than 2,500 people are expected to protest inside the Mall of America's main rotunda Saturday afternoon. However, mall officials and the city of Bloomington are asking them not to--for safety reasons--and because it's considered trespassing.
A protest is in the works that could potentially disrupt a busy final holiday shopping weekend at Mall of America. It's part of the national "Black Lives Matter" movement in response to recent police shootings of unarmed black men, including Michael Brown and Eric Garner.
The Mall Of America was open overnight for the Black Friday shopping rush.
CBS Radio Minneapolis and Mall of America are inviting shoppers to 'ride for a cause' this Thanksgiving holiday. Families are invited to Nickelodeon Universe, located in the center of the mall, to enjoy unlimited rides from 6 p.m. until midnight for a $10 donation.
A widely regarded survey of Twin Cities consumers says we'll be spending more this holiday season. The University of St. Thomas survey says holiday shoppers will spend on average about $868 per household.
The team at WCCO Radio 830 AM had a record day Tuesday, raising money at the Mall of America for the Union Gospel Mission. Last year, must more than $200,000 was raised to help provide meals for struggling families in the Twin Cities.
We all have different perceptions of how a place looks and feels. Through the whimsical art of Michael Birawer, Minnesota has a decidedly fun look and feel. "Our eyes are more used to seeing things in 90-degree angles and straight lines," Birawer said. "What I want to offer is just another perspective of that, another impression of how we look at things."
A shimmering ice castle creation is returning to Minnesota this winter. Crews have spent the past few weeks preparing the site of the acre-sized icy palace in Eden Prairie's Miller Park. On Monday they expect to turn on the water, and the ice will start going up.
L.L.Bean customers in Minnesota no longer need to shop online for the popular outdoor gear.
From the Mall of America, to the Super Bowl. Marketing executive Maureen Bausch has been named to lead the effort to bring the big event to the Twin Cities. She said they'll plan for all kinds of weather conditions.
Local principals are trading in their suits for costumes and getting suited up to zipline--all for charity.
Thanks to some help from a local 3-D design company, Mall of America's Santaland is getting a huge makeover. Tivoli-Too has been around since the 1980's and now you can find their work all over the mall.
Glow crazy this Halloween at Mall of America! Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America is hosting the Blackout Experience again this year. The event includes black lighting, unlit rides, fog, a live DJ and costume parties.
Morris Day and The Time will celebrate the grand opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe at the Mall of America. The Minneapolis-born Day and his funk and dance-pop band known for "The Bird" will perform for the media and contest winners Wednesday night.
Do you have a little Norwegian blood? And have you always wanted to visit the Scandinavian kingdom full of fjords and mountains? Well, this might be your chance.
A lot of us now shop online. But the Twin Cities are on the map for a lot of consumers because of Mall of America. And there's one woman who has shopped every square inch of it, providing tips and insider info. But you probably will never guess how she got her start on the shopping beat.
Teddy Bridgewater is the player on everyone's minds, and now, on everyone's jerseys. The latest fan favorite was hard to keep in stock before Thursday's Vikings-Packers game. "Not in my size, otherwise I would've got one." Chad Mostrom said. "I have to call back tomorrow."
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition to hear the case of Jerry Westrom, the man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Jeanie Childs.
A 72-year-old man is dead and another person is fighting for their life after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday in Apple Valley.
Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in northeast Minneapolis on Monday afternoon.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
A steady flow of early voters on Monday morning made their way to Burnsville City Hall, one of the early voting sites in the 2nd Congressional District.
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition to hear the case of Jerry Westrom, the man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Jeanie Childs.
A 72-year-old man is dead and another person is fighting for their life after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday in Apple Valley.
Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in northeast Minneapolis on Monday afternoon.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
A steady flow of early voters on Monday morning made their way to Burnsville City Hall, one of the early voting sites in the 2nd Congressional District.
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition to hear the case of Jerry Westrom, the man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Jeanie Childs.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
A steady flow of early voters on Monday morning made their way to Burnsville City Hall, one of the early voting sites in the 2nd Congressional District.
Officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System say the Evergreen Forest Fire, which has scorched 167 acres so far, was first reported on Thursday just east of Pine City, about 70 miles northeast of the Twin Cities.
Fall colors are peaking later than usual and aren't as vibrant this year because of the warm fall, officials say.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say.
A young boy injured in a tractor accident during a field trip to a fall festival in Chippewa County last month got to meet the heroes who saved him.
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
With less than three weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Wisconsin on Thursday for the sixth time since she began her campaign.
A groundbreaking for a place that's expected to be a game changer for food entrepreneurs took place Wednesday. Northside Economic Opportunity Network's, also known as NEON, Collective Kitchen will provide commercial kitchen space — and opportunity.
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
In Minnesota, around 290,000 people are in need of treatment for addiction, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. Some of those people happen to be women who are pregnant.
These days, more and more families are struggling to make ends meet. A Carver County nonprofit — Love Inc, or Love in the Name of Christ — is working to alleviate day to day burdens so families can focus on financials.
A steady flow of early voters on Monday morning made their way to Burnsville City Hall, one of the early voting sites in the 2nd Congressional District.
Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.
The House task force investigating the shooting said in the report that there were "stunning security failures" leading up to the shooting.
Over the weekend, both candidates were in full campaign mode, attending church services, NFL games and even working the drive-thru.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition to hear the case of Jerry Westrom, the man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Jeanie Childs.
Police are investigating after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in northeast Minneapolis on Monday afternoon.
St. Paul police say a woman is dead and another person is injured following two nearby shootings late Saturday night.
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
The tight-knit, community-centered feel of St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood, is what brought Angie and Ted Vig's guitar shop, Vig Guitars, to their current location along Snelling Avenue ten years ago.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Minnesota is seeing the highest number of whooping cough cases in eight years.
Kate Eggers Leaf and her husband John have been lacing up to run since before high school.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve said the WNBA championship was "stolen" from the Lynx during her complaints about the officiating.
Jonquel Jones scored 17 points, leading the Liberty to a 67-62 win over the Lynx on Sunday for their first WNBA title.
Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL's strongest division.
Jeong Sang-Bin scored two goals to help Minnesota United beat St. Louis City 4-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 23 stops and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
As election day gets closer, polls in battleground states are what you should focus on, experts agree.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
How successful are NFL teams that start 5-0? Good Question. Here's why Vikings fans should be both excited and cautious given the team's history.
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.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
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.
It'll be a warm and clear Monday, though temps will drop back into the 50s by midweek.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says we're looking at a few stormy possibilities this week.
The week will start out warm, but we'll return to cooler temperatures in the coming days.
Minneapolis police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 3-year-old on the northeast side of the city Monday.
It'll be a warm and clear Monday, though temps will drop back into the 50s by midweek.
It’s a matchup between incumbent Democrat Angie Craig and Republican Joe Teirab for one of the most competitive congressional races in the country.
Kettie Biermeier explains the new membership model for the downtown Minneapolis spa.
Sharon Smith-Akinsanya shares information on the upcoming job fair event.