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North Dakota's oil expo and conference kicks off at a troubled time for the industry, with depressed prices and a drop in drilling activity that has hurt both oil companies and oil-producing states like this one.
Crews in North Dakota excavated pastureland after more than 120,000 gallons of oil and drilling wastewater overflowed from a tank, the state Health Department said Friday.
Former President Bill Clinton is campaigning for Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton in Fargo, N.D. and Sioux Falls, S.D. ahead of both state's Democratic caucus on June 7.
A federal judge in North Dakota has granted a third trial delay for an Arizona-based flight attendant accused of disrupting SkyWest flights in the upper Midwest and on the East Coast last year.
North Dakota's governor and top education official say President Barack Obama's recent directive ordering schools to accommodate transgender students' choice of bathrooms is an overstep by the federal government.
U.S. presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has scheduled a second campaign event in North Dakota. The Democratic senator from Vermont will hold a rally in Bismarck Friday night, after appearing in Fargo earlier in the day.
Another U.S. presidential hopeful has scheduled a campaign event in North Dakota. Democrat Bernie Sanders is to appear at a Friday rally at the Ramada Fargo Convention Center, a day after three scheduled stops in South Dakota.
Felony charges have been filed against a Grand Forks man who allegedly fired a gun in an apartment and possessed homemade bombs.
A Minneapolis man accused of bringing a woman to North Dakota for prostitution has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.
Authorities have identified a man who drowned in the Red River in Wahpeton as a State College of Science student.
The attorney for a flight attendant accused of disrupting SkyWest flights with fake bomb threats is seeking another delay to the trial, in a move that could give attorneys more time to hammer out a plea agreement.
Xcel Energy says it's working to prevent power outages that have affected Fargo in recent weeks. Xcel's North Dakota manager Mark Nisbet told the Public Service Commission on Thursday that the company is stepping up efforts to replace power lines and trim trees to keep branches from affecting lines.
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has been tabbed as the keynote speaker for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference that will be held later this month in Bismarck, an oil industry group said Wednesday.
An early morning freight train derailment tore up track in West Fargo. Police say two locomotives and five railcars full of rock jumped the tracks about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
A man accused of killing another man on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation and hiding the body in the trunk of a car while he recruited others to help dispose of it has reached a deal with prosecutors.
You don't have to be from Minnesota to want to honor the memory of superstar musician Prince. A farmer in neighboring North Dakota took to the field to craft a special tribute.
A Fargo man is accused in federal court of selling large quantities of methamphetamine. Joshua Young has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
A Grand Forks man accused of leading a large drug trafficking operation has been sentenced to life in prison.
The state Game and Fish Department is looking for help in identifying bald eagle nests in North Dakota. Conservation biologist Sandra Johnson says the agency is looking for locations of nests with eagles present.
The North Dakota Petroleum Council's annual Pick Up the Patch campaign is slated to begin in Minot and New Town on Friday.
National champion North Dakota State University is holding several events as part of its spring football game weekend. Activities kick off Friday night with the annual Bison Showcase.
A Minnesota man says he will plead guilty to starting a fire at a Somali restaurant across the North Dakota border in Grand Forks.
A man who was shot by a Fargo police officer last September has been sentenced to four years in prison on several felony charges.
A Minnesota man who robbed a bank in North Dakota has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison.
A community college run by the five American Indian tribes in North Dakota is waiving tuition for students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, starting with the fall semester.
Turning thermostats down at night and keeping windows insulated are two tips recommended to keep heating bills down this winter.
The Minnesota Vikings ruled backup edge rusher Patrick Jones out of the game against the Detroit Lions because of a knee injury stemming from a low block by Green Bay tight end Tucker Kraft last week.
The family of Charleen Sand have honored her legacy by etching her most loved recipe into her headstone.
Around 12,000 people donated, with 337 donating to the campaign for the first time.
The Ambassadors for Respect is a program that brings violence prevention skills, especially against people with disabilities, into Minnesota and Wisconsin classrooms.
Turning thermostats down at night and keeping windows insulated are two tips recommended to keep heating bills down this winter.
The Ambassadors for Respect is a program that brings violence prevention skills, especially against people with disabilities, into Minnesota and Wisconsin classrooms.
Underneath under the Hiawatha Bridge at Cedar Avenue, a small encampment burned early Friday morning.
From her new office in Washington D.C., Morrison had a chance to reflect on her campaign and look forward to the session ahead.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced a new legislative package in an effort to target fraud in Minnesota.
The family of Charleen Sand have honored her legacy by etching her most loved recipe into her headstone.
An ex-teacher in Duluth is accused of sending "sexually explicit" messages to a former student, who was 15 when the exchange happened, prosecutors say.
Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
After her time in the Army Nurse Corps, Diane Carlson Evans became instrumental in getting a memorial built to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who served during the Vietnam War, including the nearly 10,000 women who served in-country during the conflict.
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.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
From her new office in Washington D.C., Morrison had a chance to reflect on her campaign and look forward to the session ahead.
Kelly Morrison represents Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, which includes several cities to the west, south, and north of Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced a new legislative package in an effort to target fraud in Minnesota.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with families and community members during their visit, the White House said.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
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.
Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas.
An ex-teacher in Duluth is accused of sending "sexually explicit" messages to a former student, who was 15 when the exchange happened, prosecutors say.
Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
A Maplewood man pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women and hiding their bodies in storage units.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
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.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
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.
See how a 12-year-old boy and a mother found comfort from the Hopkins high school football team. Plus, the Totino-Grace boys basketball team squared off with Cretin-Derham Hall in a close battle on the hardwood.
Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas.
For an in-depth look at Sunday's game, CBS News Minnesota Streaming Anchor Maria Lisignoli spoke with Sports Anchor Ren Clayton and CBS News Detroit Sports Anchors Rachel Hopmayer and Jeff Lesson.
Britta Curl-Salemme scored a goal with 13 seconds remaining in overtime to help the Minnesota Frost beat the Boston Fleet 4-3.
The winner earns the NFC North title, home-field advantage until the Super Bowl and a coveted bye in the playoffs.
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.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
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?
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.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the cold is here to stay, at least through the weekend.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says high temperatures Sunday will be in the low teens across the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including a steep drop in temperatures.
Temps will stay low, near zero on Saturday, but the clouds are expected to move in on Sunday.
See how a 12-year-old boy and a mother found comfort from the Hopkins high school football team. Plus, the Totino-Grace boys basketball team squared off with Cretin-Derham Hall in a close battle on the hardwood.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the cold is here to stay, at least through the weekend.
A man accused of long hiding a stolen pair of sequined ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz" plans to plead guilty, his attorney confirmed Friday.
Turning thermostats down at night and keeping windows insulated are two tips recommended to keep heating bills down this winter.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says high temperatures Sunday will be in the low teens across the Twin Cities.