SWLRT audit prompts more Met Council criticism from lawmakers
Minnesota state auditors on Monday released the results of their investigation into construction of the oft-delayed and over budget Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
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Minnesota state auditors on Monday released the results of their investigation into construction of the oft-delayed and over budget Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
The Metro Transit Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit has 16 stops connecting people from Woodbury to St. Paul along Interstate 94.
A new route for eastern metro commuters is now a reality.
Metro Transit says someone was walking on a crosswalk across the tracks when the Green Line train hit them.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a light rail train on Wednesday afternoon in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to Metro Transit.
The Northstar Commuter Rail line, a public transportation service running between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, is facing an uncertain future.
Metro Transit police are investigating a person who caught on fire at a bus stop.
A person is hospitalized after catching fire inside a bus shelter in St. Paul, according to Metro Transit.
For the third year in a row, ridership has grown on Metro Transit, and officials hope that Twin Cities area residents will continue to use public transportation especially as fare prices dropped in the beginning of the year.
At least one person is hurt after a Metro Transit Green Line train collided with a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in St. Paul.
Minneapolis city leaders say its proposal to remove buses from Nicollet Mall in downtown is about boosting foot traffic — but not all riders are on-board with the change.
Metro Transit buses and trains will soon get a multi-million-dollar investment in safety improvements.
Metro Transit police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday
A man was hit by a bus on Wednesday night in Roseville, according to Metro Transit police.
Minneapolis police say a man who was injured after being shot by St. Paul police officers on Monday night is a suspect in separate shootings that occurred within 48 hours, one of which left two men dead.
A car struck a bus shelter around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Metro Transit hopes to make commuting across the Twin Cities area easier by the end of the decade.
The Metro Gold Line is opening in March 2025 and will now be extended to downtown Minneapolis in 2027. (edited)
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
From homeless to finding his true calling — a Minnesota man is sharing his story of misfortune and how fate intervened.
Most ad campaigns are designed to get your attention, but Metro Transit is hoping their latest will get you to pay attention.
Metro Transit light rail operators are hoping you'll take a second to pause and give them a second look this week.
Metro Transit light rail operators in the Twin Cities are hoping you'll take a second to pause and give them a second look this week as part of a new campaign focused on safety off the trains.
Ernest Morales III is no longer the chief of the Metro Transit Police Department, a spokesperson for the Met Council confirmed on Monday.
Community members express concern over Blue Line light rail expansion.
Veigel will be remembered as a "mentor, a father figure to many, and a fierce advocate for the underdog," according to a statement posted on the coffee shop's Instagram.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.
After a 2-day relief buoyed investor confidence, futures slipped signaling a weaker start to the day on Wall Street.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
Veigel will be remembered as a "mentor, a father figure to many, and a fierce advocate for the underdog," according to a statement posted on the coffee shop's Instagram.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
Minnesota state investigators say a Twin Cities senior living facility is to blame for a resident's death after he was found trapped in the bed rail in December.
A drain worker is getting medical treatment after he spent most of the night stuck in a 14-foot hole in south Minneapolis.
A dogged divide drew crowds to a Minnetonka, Minnesota, park board meeting as the city debates its new leash rules.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
As Minnesotans gear up for the growing season, the University of Minnesota has a warning about where you buy your plants.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in his State of the State address on Wednesday called on the divided legislature to work together in the crucial final weeks of the session.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
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.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.
Gov. Tim Walz declared the state of our state is “as strong as it’s ever been” in his annual speech in St. Paul. He says that stands in contrast to what he calls chaos 1,000 miles away in Washington, D.C. Caroline Cummings joins us now with the latest from the Capitol.
Minnesota's governor will deliver his yearly "State of the State" address to a closely divided Capitol. WCCO's Caroline Cummings is there live with a look at what we can expect to hear tonight.
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
A plan is in place to help keep summer safe in downtown Minneapolis following a recent drop in crime that leaders hope will continue in the months ahead.
A 51-year-old Chaska, Minnesota, man pleaded guilty Wednesday to child sex abuse charges — a crime he's been convicted of before.
Investigators say the incident began when a brother and sister got into an argument over the power of attorney for their mother, a patient at the hospital.
A jury on Tuesday found a 38-year-old man guilty in the stabbing of a man found dead in a car in Crystal, Minnesota, last March.
Authorities say they believe a southern Minnesota man accused of theft and online threats may have been planning a "mass casualty event."
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
Here's a look back at every draft pick Adofo-Mensah has made with the Vikings since taking over as general manager in 2022.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart.
Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
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.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says low pressure will throw showers across most of the state into Thursday afternoon and evening.
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.
Overnight showers could stick around through Thursday morning, especially south of the Twin Cities, with highs near 60 degrees.
Overnight showers could stick around through Thursday morning, especially south of the Twin Cities, with highs near 60 degrees.
Overnight showers could stick around through Thursday morning, especially south of the Twin Cities, with highs near 60 degrees.
Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed say they're currently behind on achieving their financial goals.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says low pressure will throw showers across most of the state into Thursday afternoon and evening.
A longtime tradition is returning to the Twin Cities: The Brooklyn Park Lions Club's World’s Largest Smelt Fry! Shayla Reaves dons a smelt hat to join volunteers as they prepare to cook up more than 1,500 pounds of fish this year!
A drain worker is getting medical treatment after he spent most of the night stuck in a 14-foot hole in south Minneapolis.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.