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"It looks like we're gonna make it through this flood, but we still all gotta follow the rules and just hope we don't have some gigantic rain storm in the next two weeks," said Sen. Klobuchar.
Part of the Mississippi River reached major flood stage Thursday for the first time this spring.
Part of the Mississippi River reached major flood stage Thursday for the first time this spring.
As the water rises, many roads and parks are closed across the state. WCCO’s Reg Chapman is live from an underwater park in Champlin.
The fast-moving Mississippi is causing headaches wherever it flows.
Flooding has already arrived in communities across Minnesota, and some are still bracing for the worst of it.
Officials say the low areas where the Elk River meets the Mississippi River, close to Bailey Point Nature Reserve, are in immediate danger, as levels start to rival those of the historic flood of 1965.
The flood stage on the Mississippi River is 12 feet. Friday night, it's at 10.5 feet and rising.
The flood stage on the Mississippi River is 12 feet. Friday night, it’s at 10.5 feet and rising. Allen Henry has more from the City of Champlin.
When you see all this winter snow, you’re likely thinking spring flooding; and when you think of spring floods, you may think of the Red River flood of 1997. But hydrologists say this year can’t be compared to the past.
An official with Xcel Energy says a faulty pipe that allowed water containing a radioactive isotope of hydrogen to leak at a Minnesota nuclear power plant has been repaired and that the plant will return to service in the next week.
A Minnesota nuclear power plant says it fixed a radioactive leak, but the process killed hundreds of fish.
The latest flood outlook from the National Weather Service forecasts a more than 50% chance of major flooding in Hastings.
Anglers made the catch in the river near Winona earlier this week. They reeled in 39 of the fish – the most ever captured at the same time this far upstream.
Despite our seemingly never-ending winter, a Minnesota sheriff is warning everyone to use extreme caution on the ice.
Despite our seemingly never-ending winter, a Minnesota sheriff is warning everyone to use extreme caution on the ice.
While much-needed water has improved conditions in the parched West, experts warn against claiming victory. About 60 percent of the region remains in some form of drought, continuing a decades-long spiral into water scarcity.
More than 15 years after the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River, part of the structure has found it’s final home at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
WCCO's Drone 4 captured beautiful fall colors along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
A woman and a man suffered serious injuries after two boats collided Thursday night on the Mississippi River near the Hastings Bridge.
The event was slated to happen last year, but the river was too low.
Two teenagers saw their vision come to life after a pitch to St. Paul leaders.
The federal government said Friday that it will distribute $60 million among 12 states that have waterways that flow into the Mississippi River to help them control farm runoff and other pollution that contribute to a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
A mother is crediting her young son's shoes for giving him a fighting chance.
No injuries were reported, and no cargo or fuel was spilled into the river, according to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office.
Minnesota is set to see some snowfall on Wednesday, with some areas bracing for multiple inches.
Police say at least five women have contacted investigators about a young man on an electric scooter who grabbed or tried to grab them
A massive calculating error means the Robbinsdale school district will be tens of millions of dollars in the red next school year.
A system spreading across Minnesota Wednesday will bring minimal accumulation to the Twin Cities, but higher snow totals out west.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
Minnesota is set to see some snowfall on Wednesday, with some areas bracing for multiple inches.
Police say at least five women have contacted investigators about a young man on an electric scooter who grabbed or tried to grab them
A massive calculating error means the Robbinsdale school district will be tens of millions of dollars in the red next school year.
Last Tuesday, while working on a car at his dealership, Jake Miller said thieves took off with his white Chevy Tahoe around 1 p.m.
Hi Flora!, one of the early innovators in Minnesota's budding cannabis industry, is closing up shop in early December.
Minnesota is set to see some snowfall on Wednesday, with some areas bracing for multiple inches.
On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will be done in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.
A 41-year-old man is accused of killing his girlfriend in his Red Wing apartment on Sunday.
Minnesota leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz, gathered on Tuesday at Xcel Energy's Sherco Solar plant near St. Cloud to celebrate a milestone in the state's shift toward carbon-free electricity.
The EagleCam has captivated fans of the majestic bird for 12 years.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will be done in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
Judicial regulators have filed a complaint against a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who spread election conspiracy theories and was hired by Republicans to lead an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, accusing him of violating multiple rules of conduct.
A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit that an anti-abortion group filed in June targeting an abortion rights measure that voters went on to reject.
"We literally walk in and dust off the jackets because they have been sitting for a while," she said.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Police say at least five women have contacted investigators about a young man on an electric scooter who grabbed or tried to grab them
Last Tuesday, while working on a car at his dealership, Jake Miller said thieves took off with his white Chevy Tahoe around 1 p.m.
High-tech thieves are targeting high-end homes, including those of professional athletes.
A judge sentenced a 35-year-old Red Wing man to life in prison for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend at a Hastings hotel.
An Eden Prairie man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for defrauding more than $2 million in COVID relief funds before fleeing the country.
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.
Five Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli after eating organic carrots part of a nationwide recall.
Post Malone announced Tuesday that the "Big A** Stadium Tour" will come to U.S. Bank Stadium on May 20, 2025.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
Parker Fox scored 16 points off the bench to spark Minnesota to a 58-47 win over Cleveland State.
Kirill Kaprizov scored a pair of third-period goals, and Jonas Brodin and Ryan Hartman also scored to help the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Tuesday night.
The Minnesota Vikings have been hounding quarterbacks all season and often without any extra help.
Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.
The Minnesota Wild (8-3-3) are one of the top teams in the league right now thanks, in part, to a great goalie tandem and one of the league's top stars.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
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.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
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.
Minnesota is set to see some snowfall on Wednesday, with some areas bracing for multiple inches.
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.
Though the Twin Cities won’t see much snow accumulate Wednesday, western Minnesota could see a couple of inches.
A system spreading across Minnesota Wednesday will bring minimal accumulation to the Twin Cities, but higher snow totals out west.
A system spreading across Minnesota Wednesday will bring minimal accumulation to the Twin Cities, but higher snow totals out west.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has a winter lights display you can go check out to get you in the spirit.
Though the Twin Cities won’t see much snow accumulate Wednesday, western Minnesota could see a couple of inches.
Minnesota workers are holding a vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance at the capitol, Roseville police say recent thefts will cost the city more than $70,000 and more.
We're expecting to hear more about a homicide in the Little Earth neighborhood in south Minneapolis, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A massive calculating error means the Robbinsdale school district will be tens of millions of dollars in the red next school year.