South Minneapolis encampment fire spreads to home; none hurt
A homeless encampment fire spread to a home and displaced eight people.
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A homeless encampment fire spread to a home and displaced eight people.
Bigger class sizes and smaller budgets: it's a math problem many districts are struggling with. Tuesday night, parents packed the Minneapolis school board meeting to voice their concerns. WCCO's Frankie McLister looks at the challenges of this budget battle.
A number of parents of Minneapolis Public Schools students pushed back against the district's staffing decisions during a board meeting Tuesday night.
Parents of Minneapolis Public Schoolers are fighting back, pushing for smaller class sizes for their kids. Parents tell WCCO nearly a quarter of K-5 classes are over union contract caps and a third are above the district's budget targets.
A woman plead guilty over a deadly hit and run that killed a man and left his friend badly injured.
A 19-year-old woman pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a fiery Minneapolis crash that killed a man in March.
Mackenzie Lene pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of criminal vehicular homicide and one count of criminal vehicular operation for the March 31 crash that killed 20-year-old Cole Thompson.
The Atlanta Falcons remain in a spiral.
The Minnesota State Patrol says one person is in custody and a bystander is dead following a pursuit in the Twin Cities late Sunday evening.
Company officials say they've reported it to police, but are not aware of any threat to their offices or team.
Another Minnesota-based health insurance provider is temporarily closing its office doors.
The project along Hennepin Avenue added bike lanes, safer crossings and transit priority lanes but not customers.
Work on Hennepin and First avenues may be done in Northeast Minneapolis, but businesses say their struggles continue. The project added bike lanes, safer crossings, and transit priority lanes but not customers. Reporter Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield and photojournalist Ray Campos talk with business owners who are hurting.
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to five years in prison for setting off a bomb in a hair salon over two years ago.
The leader of community safety in Minneapolis has been on the job for just over a year now.
Fans of Timothée Chalamet stood out in the cold for hours on Thursday night in Minneapolis to get a chance to see the Oscar-nominated actor discuss his new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown."
With an 8-5 tally in favor, the council fell one short of the nine votes needed to overrule the mayor.
Minneapolis City Councilmember Emily Koski will make a campaign address to the public on Wednesday morning.
The lawsuit claims that the Hotel Ivy made no effort to protect the teen girls who were sex trafficked by Lazzaro at his condo on the 19th floor.
The Guthrie Theater’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is truly a crown jewel of the holiday theater season. But this year, there's a new Scrooge in town: David Beach.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Footage of the fatal 2021 shooting of Winston Boogie Smith by U.S. Marshals task force members in Minneapolis has been obtained by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension after years of trying to unlock a cellphone.
Footage of the fatal 2021 shooting of Winston Boogie Smith by U.S. Marshals task force members in Minneapolis has been obtained by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension after years of trying to unlock a cellphone.
Rap's reigning hater-in-chief Kendrick Lamar will kick off his next tour in Minneapolis.
You can blame thieves for plunging some popular walking trails into darkness.
Marco Rossi had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild scored a season-high three power-play goals to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3.
The new year will bring colder air to Minnesota, with highs in the Twin Cities barely breaking 20 degrees.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is taking time to address his force about a potential consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.
A vehicle ran into people on New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is taking time to address his force about a potential consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The community is rallying around a Minnesota hockey dad who suffered a serious injury on the ice.
While Metro Transit may not be offering free rides, the Pizza Man in Columbia Heights is.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
The balance of power is uncertain in the Minnesota Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
The balance of power will be uncertain when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the State Capitol next month after the death of a state senator and a court challenge set the stage for special elections when the legislative session is already underway.
Two weeks from Tuesday, state lawmakers will kick off the 2025 legislative session.
A new Minnesota law going into effect Jan. 1 requires insurers to cover the cost of wigs for anyone experiencing hair loss due to a medical condition.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
Leftovers are in the fridge and the presents under the tree are unwrapped. But what if Santa didn't get your wish list just right?
Charges say a drunk driver hit and killed a mother one day before her birthday in St. Louis Park.
The 19 Bar, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Minnesota, was targeted by a burglar overnight Tuesday amid the push to rebuild it following a devastating fire.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
A security guard at a downtown Minneapolis bar is in custody following a stabbing early Saturday morning.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
Marco Rossi had two goals and an assist and the Minnesota Wild scored a season-high three power-play goals to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar.
With one week left in the regular season, the NFL's most expensive ticket can be found at Ford Field this weekend.
Lions fans were roaring in downtown Detroit Monday night after a come-from-behind road win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
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.
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.
The new year will bring colder air to Minnesota, with highs in the Twin Cities barely breaking 20 degrees.
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.
Colder air will start to move in as the new year kicks off on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there will be flurries tonight and temperatures will top out in the low 20s tomorrow.
The Twin Cities will ring in the New Year with some flurries Tuesday evening, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is taking time to address his force about a potential consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Colder air will start to move in as the new year kicks off on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says there will be flurries tonight and temperatures will top out in the low 20s tomorrow.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long time traditions. From what we drink to what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight. Why do we have New Year's Eve traditions? And how did they start? Good Question. Jeff Wagner digs into the how we celebrate the exciting occasion.
Minneapolis' 19 Bar planned to have a big New Year's bash, but they've hit all kinds of hurdles since it was scorched in a freak crash. And now, another sobering development: burglars hit the bar. But as Kirsten Mitchell reports, they're still hopeful heading into 2025.