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Richfield, Minnesota, is one of 16 finalists for the Strongest Town contest, which puts cities from across North America up against one another in a head-to-head competition, with a winner crowned based on success in transportation, housing and city spending.
Police suspect a man may have been driving while impaired when he allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian early Sunday morning.
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
"For like two weeks they told me that I was probably going to have to bury her with her sister," Zarihana Rennie's mother, Shaniece Thompson recalled.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
Richfield residents can throw their jack-o-lantern in the garbage, the city is providing a destructive, yet constructive alternative.
Richfield police are looking into whether staff at The Villas at Richfield let a patient die then tried to cover it up.
The Holy Angels Stars are hoping to return to US Bank Stadium this week to get their third state championship.
The fire department says at least two apartments were heavily damaged by the fire and another four units are likely to be displaced, too.
A man riding an electric scooter died Thursday evening after a crash with an SUV in a southern suburb of Minneapolis, police said.
More than 300 elders from different nations, across Minnesota and Canada, made the trek to Richfield's Veterans Park to celebrate.
A woman alleges a Twin Cities Catholic school fired her after she came out as transgender.
The soon-to-be 16-year-old competed against six other young women and danced in the gym at Burnsville High School. The dance she performed is what won her the title of Senior Princess, which is a high honor in indigenous culture.
A group of parents and students from Richfield Middle School say they were shocked to learn the school would cut ties with its theater course after a student survey.
La Raza's mission is to bring music, news and community to more than 200,000 Latinos in the Twin Cities.
Crews are at the scene of an apparent gas explosion Monday morning just south of Minneapolis.
A Minnesota family-run business for 60 years, said hackers changed the phone number on their Google listing in order to scam potential customers.
The 29-year-old suspect has been charged with "felony robbery and theft offenses," according to the sheriff's office.
Starting on Monday, MnDot will close the southbound Interstate 35W at the I-35W/Interstate 494 interchange Bloomington/Richfield. The northbound I-35W interchange will then close on Tuesday.
A high school hockey player in the Twin Cities is recovering from a serious brain injury suffered over the weekend.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the closure will impact both northbound and southbound lanes in Richfield and Bloomington from Friday, Sept. 8 at 10 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 11 at 5 a.m.
"We're at six years. How much more do we have to suffer and not know any answers?" said mother Cynthia Kuntz.
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
Of the over 300 scholars this year, 30 of them throughout four Minnesota high schools – Richfield, Anoka-Hennepin, St. Paul and Owatonna – were surprised with their scholarships.
Police in Richfield say one person was taken into custody after a road rage incident that was caught on a traffic camera Tuesday evening.
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer's adult son, who is already serving a lengthy prison term in the death of a sheriff's deputy during a chase, has been sentenced to additional probation.
No charges will be filed after a 3-year-old boy died when he accidentally shot himself in west-central Minnesota in December 2024.
At least two Minnesota university students have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the last week, according to school officials.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch announced the staff reductions in a written message to members of the district on Friday.
A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a mother in Minneapolis and injuring the 2-year-old child she was holding, officials said.
A man was shot while driving on a highway in Minneapolis Monday morning, and authorities are unsure if he'll survive.
Lakeville lieutenant and Holy Family girls hockey coach, Jason Jensen, returned to the Victoria Ice Arena on Sunday for the first time since falling during a hockey practice on Jan. 31.
Three days after the University of Minnesota confirmed that a graduate student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), questions remain unanswered leaving many international students on campus anxious and concerned.
No charges will be filed after a 3-year-old boy died when he accidentally shot himself in west-central Minnesota in December 2024.
At least two Minnesota university students have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the last week, according to school officials.
A skier died after suffering injuries at a northern Minnesota resort on Saturday, police said.
A southern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 killing of his housemate.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering increasing fees or levying a new charging tax for electric vehicles in an effort to shore up funding for road and bridge repairs.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
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.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a Tesla lawsuit.
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.
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
President Trump hinted over the weekend he could run for a third term, even though the Constitution prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms.
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.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
Three days after the University of Minnesota confirmed that a graduate student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), questions remain unanswered leaving many international students on campus anxious and concerned.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would create a special car insurance program for low-income drivers who can't afford coverage, which they're required to have to get behind the wheel.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer's adult son, who is already serving a lengthy prison term in the death of a sheriff's deputy during a chase, has been sentenced to additional probation.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a mother in Minneapolis and injuring the 2-year-old child she was holding, officials said.
A man was shot while driving on a highway in Minneapolis Monday morning, and authorities are unsure if he'll survive.
A southern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 killing of his housemate.
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
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.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
Hennepin Healthcare is set to get new leadership later this spring.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
Students at St. Paul's Open World Learning School are learning about sustainability through the creation of an interactive play addressing the decisions people make and how they impact the environment.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Victor Scott II and Pedro Pages each hit three-run homers to propel the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Lakeville lieutenant and Holy Family girls hockey coach, Jason Jensen, returned to the Victoria Ice Arena on Sunday for the first time since falling during a hockey practice on Jan. 31.
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.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
The Trump administration wants to reup the Trump tax cuts 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do so Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with State Director of Medicaid John Connolly about how they plan to keep services going for Minnesotans who depend on it.
Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
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.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
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.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a system of snow is expected to move through the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says, sadly, a winter storm watch is in place for parts of the metro area for heavy, wet snow expected over the next couple days.
Monday will bring mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 30s to near 40.
Any leftover snow from the weekend system should melt on Monday, but more is in store for parts of central and northern Minnesota.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a system of snow is expected to move through the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees held a rally on the University of Minnesota campus Monday following the detainment of a graduate student by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Beret Leone details what demonstrators are demanding.
Police aren't sure if a man will survive after being shot while driving in North Minneapolis on Interstate 94 early Monday.
The Robbinsdale school district is set to lay off over 200 people to make up for an approximate $21 million budget shortfall.
This is traditionally the time of year when students head to the beaches and warmer climates.