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A “curious” raccoon caused a significant power outage in the southern Minnesota city of Rochester and lived to tell the tale, according to utility officials.
Most Minnesotans now have their power back after spending hours in the dark. Power outages also impacted Wisconsin and Iowa.
Thousands of people in Minnesota were without power Wednesday morning as a spring snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the area.
Thousands of homes and businesses are without power after an overnight snowstorm.
Roads are going downhill fast and heavy, wet snow could cause power problems. Ubah Ali talks to the Minnesota Department of Transportation about their game plan and Frankie McLister has tips on how to stay safe in case of a power outage.
North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed on Thursday due to a power outage, according to district officials.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
In all, Xcel Energy said about 250,000 customers lost power during the storms.
Power companies are still working to restore electricity across parts of the metro. Some neighborhoods were hit harder than others.
Some families in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are still stuck in the dark.
Get serious money back from the government for installing a battery backup system in your home.
For the unlucky few, it's a point of frustration – all while questioning when the power will come back online.
Valleyfair confirmed to WCCO the power is out at the park around 8:20 p.m. but was unable to give any more information.
The Xcel Energy outage map reported 786 power outages around 12:30 p.m. The majority of the outages were recorded in the west metro, specifically around Lake Minnetonka.
Downpours are drenching neighborhoods in our area tonight.
We have information from the experts to help you stay safe in the event of a power outage.
Outages are always possible during severe weather, so it's important that you are prepared so you can stay safe.
The April Fools' Day blizzard dropped heavy, wet snow, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity.
The April Fools’ Day blizzard dropped heavy, wet snow, damaging power lines and leaving thousands without electricity. Kirsten Mitchell talked to neighbors in St. Paul as some prepared for a second night in the dark.
The country's so desperate to save resources that electricity is often turned off for part of the night, but this time engineers couldn't get it working again.
Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power for about 150 people in western Wisconsin after a bald eagle struck a power line Sunday evening.
Some people living in the south metro are without heat and light Wednesday night. The storm hit power lines in Eagan, Burnsville and Farmington. About 1,000 people were out of power after the storm.
The state of North Carolina, power company Duke Energy, and Moore County are each offering up to $25,000 for information.
Hundreds of Minnesotans hunkered down without heat for nearly eight hours Wednesday. Allen Henry explains why their power was turned off – on purpose.
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
A local group is calling for Councilwoman Bakken to resign or face a recall after a 3-year-old ingested methamphetamine at Bakken's home day care.
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair totaled five saves and Sean Johnson stopped the only shot he faced for Toronto FC in a scoreless draw.
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Several Minnesota companies are adapting to how they do business due to the ongoing tariff concerns.
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
A local group is calling for Councilwoman Bakken to resign or face a recall after a 3-year-old ingested methamphetamine at Bakken's home day care.
Several Minnesota companies are adapting to how they do business due to the ongoing tariff concerns.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
During peak hours, the reduction of lanes along Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities reduces speeds to a snail's pace.
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
A fire in Perham, Minnesota, Friday morning has left a property management business heavily damaged.
A central Minnesota deputy and a motorcyclist collided when the deputy made a U-turn in his patrol car Thursday evening, officials said.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
The GOP cited "serious concerns" alleging the Democrat used his legislative position to potentially benefit a private legal client.
Dozens of U of M students, community activists and church members showed up for the bond hearing.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old man stole a 2021 Honda CRV and used Wite-Out to turn an "L" on the license plate into an "I".
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has caught officials' eyes.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair totaled five saves and Sean Johnson stopped the only shot he faced for Toronto FC in a scoreless draw.
Jackson Jobe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday night.
Rudy Gobert matched his career high with 35 points and had 11 rebounds for Minnesota in a 117-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that put the Timberwolves on the brink of a top-six finish that would avoid the play-in games.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
Scattered rain for Sunday. Monday will see rain chances and cooler temps. Lisa Meadows breaks down what to expect the rest of the weekend and heading into the work week.
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.
Sunday will have a scattering of showers throughout the state. Monday will be windy and a bit cooler than we've seen. We do have more rain chances in our future. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of it all.
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says this upcoming week will feel like spring! Saturday starts off dry but a warm front will push in some isolated showers across northern Minnesota.
Scattered rain for Sunday. Monday will see rain chances and cooler temps. Lisa Meadows breaks down what to expect the rest of the weekend and heading into the work week.
A mother is pushing to have a South St. Paul Councilwoman resign.
Sunday will have a scattering of showers throughout the state. Monday will be windy and a bit cooler than we've seen. We do have more rain chances in our future. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of it all.
Local businesses are adjusting and pivoting how they do business as trade war concerns grow.
Here are your latest news headlines from WCCO on April 12, 2025.