Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88
The race to rescue a young woman with autism from a burning townhouse. Her grandpa and a deputy ran straight into the flames. WCCO's Jason Rantala shares how their teamwork saved the day.
A man from Roseville, Minnesota, was rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for.
A Roseville man is rescued from his sinking car after driving into a lake. The rescue was caught on camera. Unfortunately, the outcome of the crash was not what neighbors were hoping for. Our Jason Rantala has the story.
The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews rescued a person who may have suffered an overdose amid a building fire overnight Friday just east of downtown.
Dramatic body camera footage shows a police officer rescuing an elderly woman trapped in her burning home in the southern Twin Cities metro.
A Chaska woman with mobility issues saved in the nick of time. Her family says they have a police officer to thank. Our Jason Rantala shows us the dramatic video.
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing at least 184 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.
Tesfaye Deyasso was named the 2025 National Hero of the Year by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Two young German Shepherds found huddling under a porch in Cokato, Minnesota were rescued by a nonprofit during the frigid temperatures earlier this month.
A Lake Superior Zoo employee, who happened to be visiting the Bentleyville light show in Duluth, saw a snowy owl stuck on a car's grill.
"I've never experienced anything this physical or mentally draining," said Sgt. Alex Eckstein.
A dramatic fire rescue was caught on camera, with the top cop of the western Wisconsin town of Elk Mound being hailed as a hero.
A trooper and some good Samaritans helped pull a motorist from a burning vehicle Monday morning on a busy Twin Cities interstate, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A trooper and some good Samaritans helped pull a motorist from a burning vehicle Monday morning on Interstate 35W in Roseville, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Israel says troops have rescued a man taken hostage during Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in a "complex operation" in Gaza.
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
The Minneapolis Fire Department was on the scene of a technical rescue on Saturday
A teenage boy was rescued from a Twin Cities swamp Thursday with the help of a drone and several first responders, including a trusted school resource officer.
Without hesitation, Sergeant Jeremy Depies and Officer Ashley Bergersen ran into the freezing pond and carried the child, a 4-year-old named Eli, out of the water.
The rush to rescue a little boy, beneath the surface of a frozen pond. It was a successful save, but the footage may be hard to watch. Kirsten Mitchell walks us through the moments that led to this high honor for some Minneapolis police officers.
Video shows a heroic group effort to save the life of a driver stuck in a burning vehicle in St. Paul last week.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
A record-breaking rescue of nearly 100 cats means it's a full house at the Humane Society in St. Cloud. According to investigators, they all came from a single home near Brainerd. As Jonah Kaplan explains, it takes a big team effort to care for the felines.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
At the start of the 2018-2019 school year, there were under 20,000 Minnesota students in homeschooling. That number skyrocketed to over 30,000 at the height of the pandemic.
Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.
After some morning rain, the clouds will eventually clear in the Twin Cities, bringing us some sunshine in the afternoon.
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
A longtime Vatican correspondent shares his insights on the legacy of Pope Francis, a populist leader who sought to bring the Church closer to the people.
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Sarah Stevenson's family held vigil, praying they'd be given some amazing grace. For more than two weeks, she continued to lie in a coma, completely nonresponsive.
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
An Earth Day rally at the Minnesota State Capitol brought out people advocating for change, but not just for the environment.
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
A fast-moving fire that tore through a mobile home in Jordan, Minnesota, Wednesday has changed a family's life forever.
There is a budget battle brewing when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the state capitol on Monday after a week-long break, as the sprint to the finish line in mid-May begins.
An iconic site on the Lake Superior shoreline will be briefly closed to tourists this spring for repair and restoration.
A Minnesota police officer is on unpaid administrative leave after he was charged with sexually abusing a young girl when he was a teenager.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
One person is dead and two more are seriously injured after a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning.
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.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
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.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
West St. Paul police responded to a shooting just before 4 p.m. Saturday.
A man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg during a shooting outside of an apartment complex in St. Paul, police say.
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
Autism researchers and advocates are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments that autism has reached "epidemic" levels.
Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
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."
Brett Howden scored two goals, and the Vegas Golden Knights opened their first-round Western Conference playoffs series with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Domestic violence groups across Minnesota and the surrounding region are struggling to determine how they will be able to effectively serve people if proposed federal funding cuts go into effect.
Domestic violence services are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts. In Talking Points, one of the biggest centers in Minnesota is bracing for an uncertain funding future.
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
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.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
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?
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.
After the rain and clouds move out on Monday, the Twin Cities will be in for a sunny afternoon.
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.
After some morning rain, the clouds will eventually clear in the Twin Cities, bringing us some sunshine in the afternoon.
After a rainy morning, the clouds will eventually clear and we'll see some sun in the afternoon.
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor says temperatures gradually warm through the week with afternoon highs generally in the mid-60s.
After the rain and clouds move out on Monday, the Twin Cities will be in for a sunny afternoon.
A veteran is merging his two passions — health and fun — at a northeast Minneapolis kombucha bar.
More and more Minnesota families are opting out of the traditional classroom.
Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age of 88.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has a story to get you going on this Monday morning.