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Sunday's winter storm in Minnesota brought another round of snow to clean up across the state. In Oakdale, a man recovering from a heart attack and kidney issues got some help thanks to a call made by his children. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner report.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, police officer has been found guilty of misconduct after he made repeated calls to a person with known mental health issues while on duty.
A cat that accidentally traveled from China to Minnesota inside a shipping container is now adjusting to life in the United States, and may soon be ready for adoption.
A mysterious feline hitched a ride from China all the way to Minnesota curled up in a shipping container earlier this year. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Erin Hassanzadeh show the next chapter in that unbelievable journey and what it finally means to be home.
Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area say a teenage girl who had been missing since July has been found safe.
A St. Paul man accused of shooting at police and barricading himself inside a home for hours pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the incident.
WCCO's Pauleen Le visits Oakdale's Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle ahead of the Minnesota fishing opener.
An Oakdale family needs help finding the driver who hit their son while walking to school.
An Oakdale family needs help finding the driver who hit their son while walking to school.
A former Twin Cities area school employee is accused of using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of children under his care.
Federal prosecutors say a former Twin Cities school employee used AI to make fake child porn based on real kids under his care.
Yakov Gradinar, co-founder and chief medical officer for the Protez Foundation, and Ivan, a Ukrainian soldier, visit WCCO to discuss their upcoming fundraiser in Oakdale.
A 35-year-old St. Paul man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement early Tuesday in the east metro.
A St. Paul man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement early Tuesday in the east metro.
The Oakdale police officer who fired his gun during a standoff in March after a man fired at him did so lawfully, the Washington County Attorney determined.
A coyote is on the prowl in the east metro. City leaders warn it's already attacked at least one dog.
A coyote is on the prowl in the east metro and city leaders warn it's already attacked at least one dog. That's why officials want pet owners to avoid walks in a nature preserve in Oakdale. WCCO's Jason Rantala spoke to one dog walker who says she and her labs had a wild encounter of their own.
Officer Andrew Dickman fired his department handgun after the suspect, Devione Malone, allegedly fired shots at officers before barricading inside a residence, according to the BCA.
A 25-year-old St. Paul man is being charged after police say he fired shots at officers and barricaded himself in a home Monday night.
A man is in custody after police say he fired gunshots at officers and barricaded himself in a home overnight.
Adam Duxter spoke with law enforcement Tuesday who say it was too close of a call that is becoming more common.
A man is in custody after police say he fired gunshots at officers and barricaded himself in a home overnight.
After more than a decade and a half, the Minnesota State Fair has ended its personalized bench program. The news caught the attention of an Oakdale couple who knew they had one last chance to honor a friend they loved. Jason Rantala shows us why they say it was a case of divine intervention.
Traffic cameras captured a motorist hitting several construction barrels Thursday on a Twin Cities highway, injuring a road worker in the process.
A little girl is fighting for her life nearly a week after she and her father were in a tragic wrong-way crash.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
State Sen. John Hoffman of Minnesota announced on Monday afternoon that he is running for reelection.
State Sen. John Hoffman of Minnesota announced on Monday afternoon that he is running for reelection.
Bria Hartley's professional career rerouted her to Minnesota when she tore her ACL in 2020, when hospital space was limited and she found an opening for surgery at TCO.
A Twin Cities snowplow operator traveled to Oakdale on Monday to help clear the driveway of a man recovering from health issues.
Tim Bertz worked for the Harris and Lino Lakes fire departments, and on Dec. 17, he graduated from the St. Paul Fire Academy. He died just five days later.
Two people are hospitalized in critical condition after a house fire in south Minneapolis Sunday evening.
Tim Bertz worked for the Harris and Lino Lakes fire departments, and on Dec. 17, he graduated from the St. Paul Fire Academy. He died just five days later.
A man is accused of fatally shooting a Castle Rock Township, Minnesota, woman on Christmas Eve, which, according to court documents filed Monday, was her birthday.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Six snowmobilers fell through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake Sunday evening, and five of them had to be hospitalized, authorities said.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
The national spotlight on Minnesota over fraud investigations in the state could make a lasting impact. Ashley Grams looks into how the issue could shape the 2026 governor's race.
State Sen. John Hoffman of Minnesota announced on Monday afternoon that he is running for reelection.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
A group of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to resign over accusations that as much as $9 billion paid through state services during his administration could be fraudulent.
The head of the FBI is turning his attention to fraud in the North Star state.
While no illness has been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 54 stores in the state were affected by Gold Star Distribution's recall.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Buy now, pay later plans are becoming more popular for shoppers this holiday season.
A man is accused of fatally shooting a Castle Rock Township, Minnesota, woman on Christmas Eve, which, according to court documents filed Monday, was her birthday.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Homeland Security agents were in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
Police in Roseville, Minnesota, are investigating after they said officers found a man injured at the scene of a reported shooting on Friday morning.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
The family of a Minnesota Vikings player who died at training camp from heat exhaustion in 2001 is still fighting to protect others.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Marcus Johansson had a goal and three assists and the surging Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Monday night.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Bria Hartley's professional career rerouted her to Minnesota when she tore her ACL in 2020, when hospital space was limited and she found an opening for surgery at TCO.
The NFL revealed the Week 18 schedule on Sunday, and with neither team having much to play for, the NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium gets the default slot.
Led by Nolan Minessale's 22 points, the St. Thomas Tommies defeated the Division-III North Central (MN) Rams 105-59.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
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.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says some Minnesotans could see some light snow falling on their commutes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Twin Cities snowplow operator traveled to Oakdale on Monday to help clear the driveway of a man recovering from health issues.
The highest-ranking Republican in Minnesota is calling for the deportation of all Somalis tied to fraud, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota will see a couple of rounds of light snow midweek before temperatures turn colder in time for the new year.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says some Minnesotans could see some light snow falling on their commutes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Microneedling is a beauty technique that's exploding. In less than 10 years, it's expected to become a $1.3 billion industry. So what is it? As Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains, the medical procedure has a surprising connection to body art.
No deal in Minnesota's largest school district where teachers say they could start to strike in as soon as nine days. Anoka-Hennepin educators voted to authorize a strike earlier this month. A mediation session on Monday ended without an agreement between their union and the school district. Another session is scheduled for Friday.