Slushy Snow Gives Minn. Preview Of Things To Come
Winter-weary southern Minnesota woke up to an inch or two of slushy snow as a preview to a heavier spring snowfall forecast to begin Wednesday night.
Winter-weary southern Minnesota woke up to an inch or two of slushy snow as a preview to a heavier spring snowfall forecast to begin Wednesday night.
We saw our warmest day of the year so far Friday, when the Twin Cities reached a high of 49 degrees.
More areas of Minnesota have have been added to the National Weather Service's list of areas that may have an above-average risk of flooding this spring.
The National Weather Service will provide more detailed severe weather warnings beginning Monday in 14 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The National Weather Service is warning residents in parts of Minnesota to get ready for some major flooding as all the snow begins to melt this spring.
Residents along the Red River in Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn., should prepare for one of the top five floods in their history, the National Weather Service said Thursday.
With its ominously titled slideshow, "Get ready for a big one," the National Weather Service told flood-weary residents in the Fargo area Thursday to prepare for one of the Red River's five largest crests this summer, an outlook that prompted city and county officials to plead for permanent flood protection.
Heavy snow and strong winds are creating hazardous travel conditions in west central Minnesota.
Parts of southeastern Minnesota have received as much as a foot of snow, causing dozens of school districts to close and prompting others to delay their starts.
Falling temperatures have turned a rainy weekend into a snowy start to the work week.
Recent snowfall has increased the risk of flooding to normal on parts of the Upper Minnesota and Mississippi River basins.
The National Weather Service has slightly increased the expected spring flood levels at the Red River in Fargo, but city officials say they're prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Thousands of Minnesota students had the day off, dozens of flights were canceled and the cleanup is far from over after the Twin Cities got hit with about a foot of snow over the past two days, culminating with Tuesday's heavy downfall.
Another round of heavy snow is moving into Minnesota and creating hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of the region.
The National Weather Service says that the melding winter snowpack is not expected to do enough to alleviate dry soil conditions around Minnesota.
The National Weather Service says a tornado warning issued Monday was meant to be a test.
A snowstorm moving across the nation's midsection is making roads slippery in southeastern Wisconsin.
After a few days of above-average temperatures, North Dakotans have been slapped back into a deep freeze — and they'll be stuck there the rest of the week.
January is often the snowiest month in Minnesota, but not this year.
Schools throughout southeastern Minnesota are either closed or opening two hours late because of dense fog and icy roads.
Many in the Twin Cities were enjoying the spring-like weather Friday. Some even opted for the sidewalks versus the Skyway.
With 12 days left in the year, we could be looking at a climate record. This year in Minnesota is wrapping up as one of the warmest years on record, according to Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay.
The Twin Cities is preparing for a messy weekend as another winter storm is set to pass through Minnesota from Friday night through midday Sunday.
Officially, the weekend snowfall total was just more than 10 inches, according to instruments at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Residents across parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin are bracing for a snowstorm that could dump as much as 10 inches of snow in some areas.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Nursing home workers with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa say they're feeling overworked and understaffed.
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his return to the gridiron Sunday against the packers, according to his head coach.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Nursing home workers with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa say they're feeling overworked and understaffed.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
St. Paul police also say there were warning signs in Murdock's past that should have kept him away from guns and potentially saved lives.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
A missing 62-year-old man with a medical condition has been found safe, police in Hastings say.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
Grammy Award-winning comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming back to Minnesota next June.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension canceled the alert Friday morning after the 15-year-old girl was found safe.
An investigation is underway in western Wisconsin after a man died following a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane made an emergency landing on Thursday afternoon on a northwestern Wisconsin highway.
A closely watched First Amendment rights case in Wisconsin involves a former campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic videos with his wife.
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.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Walter Rouse told his coaches he doesn't want to miss out on any chance to give back to his new community while he's wearing the Vikings jersey.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs and the outcome will determine the balance of power in St. Paul.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House are up for grabs this year.
The city recently approved more than a million dollar grant in an effort to keep a homeless shelter open. But there's one problem: the mayor says that money doesn't exist.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will remain on the state's presidential ballot, upholding a lower court's ruling that candidates can only be removed from the ballot if they die.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The average wholesale price for a dozen large Grade A eggs is now over $4.
St. Paul police also say there were warning signs in Murdock's past that should have kept him away from guns and potentially saved lives.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he's joined a coalition of 22 U.S. attorney generals in supporting a federal rule aimed at stopping illegal gun trafficking.
An Elko New Market man was sentenced earlier this month to 40 years in prison for a deadly hammer attack on his 68-year-old landlord.
A man who fatally shot a 19-year-old in the chest during a party in Brooklyn Park last June was found guilty on Friday.
An investigative document has new details about a burglary ring targeting high-end homes around the Twin Cities.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Longtime Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
A typically rare disease that was declared eliminated in the United States over two decades ago is now confirmed inside a Minneapolis school.
Grammy Award-winning comedy artist "Weird Al" Yankovic is coming back to Minnesota next June.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Mystic Cove is set to be built at a Mall of America parking lot.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks.
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his return to the gridiron Sunday against the packers, according to his head coach.
The record comes in a season in which the White Sox had multiple double-digit losing streaks and fired manager Pedro Grifol.
The Minnesota Vikings, arguably the NFL's hottest team, will have their mettle tested once more this Sunday when they head to Lambeau Field to take on the rival Green Bay Packers.
Otto Lopez doubled home the go-ahead run in the 13th inning as the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Thursday night.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
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.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities —but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
While many are out enjoying summer's scorching finale, hardware stores are thinking two seasons ahead.
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.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high temps will be back in the 80s across Minnesota tomorrow.
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.
We're closing out the week with a #Top10WxDay, and the warm weather will continue through the weekend.
Today's a Top 10 WX Day! WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
WCCO has confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Karl-Anthony Towns to New York Knicks. Details of the trade were not immediately known.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high temps will be back in the 80s across Minnesota tomorrow.
In the 30 years or so the Barten Family has been growing pumpkins, few years have been quite like this one.
DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says democrats want more gun safety measures, while House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says a republican majority would look at tax cuts and education.
On Friday, nursing home workers held a rally in front of Monarch, a nursing home company in Minnesota. The workers are asking for solutions to help with staffing issues.