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As rain showers linger in Minnesota Friday morning, parts of Wisconsin are seeing significant hail. Video was taken just south of Madison.
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As rain showers linger in Minnesota Friday morning, parts of Wisconsin are seeing significant hail. Video was taken just south of Madison.
Thunder, lightening and hail can be used to describe Thursday's forecast in Minnesota. However, as WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer explains, it makes way for gorgeous weekend weather ahead of Easter Sunday.
Steve Spears, Northern Tool + Equipment's vice president of retail, shares a few items you may want to consider buying for your own safety and protection in the event of a major severe weather event.
This week, our Next Weather Team is getting you ready for severe weather season. Today, the focus is on tornadoes. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has some reminders about what to do when twisters strike.
Minnesotans may be wondering why they're hearing tornado sirens on Thursday. It's because of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares the four things you need to keep in mind as we head into tornado season.
Heavy rain tends to get overlooked in favor of the other threats that come with severe weather. But all that water in such a short period can pack a punch.
Flooding is actually the deadliest threat that comes with storms.
As Minnesota moves into severe weather season, it might be time to double check your insurance policy.
As we move into severe weather season, it might be time to double-check your insurance policy. Many companies across the state are walking back coverage. Adam Duxter shares why and what homeowners need to know.
Severe thunderstorms — they're large, powerful and if you're caught unprepared, even deadly.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames talks about the importance of knowing what your plan is when you have a severe storm moving into your area.
When severe weather rolls through, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the notifications. Here are the four things you need to know about weather alerts and warnings.
NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Chris Shafer shares how you can make sure you're prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at you.
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
Data from the National Weather Service and NOAA help us prepare for storms. But those federal agencies are facing big job cuts. Investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan is in the Next Weather Center with the potential impact.
Instead of the whole county being alerted, there are now six smaller zones that will only be notified if a warning is issued in that area.
Severe weather season is right around the corner and the National Weather Service is improving how warnings are relayed here in Hennepin County. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us the changes starting next week.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain will start transitioning to snow soon and will cause dangerous conditions on Minnesota roads.
Rainfall in the Twin Cities late Tuesday will turn to plowable snow overnight, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
New Orleans’ French Quarter was packed with people all day on Tuesday. But weather is cancelling some events, and security is ramping up to the highest levels in state history
As the forecast is expected to take a dramatic dip into subzero temperatures next week, the city of Minneapolis has released important information to help residents prepare.
It's been a weather year of extremes in Minnesota, with a warm winter, floods and a drought to cap off the summer.
Dramatic rescues continue in Hurricane Milton's aftermath. More than a dozen Minnesota National Guard airmen are on the ground to help. Our Jonah Kaplan caught up with a Minnesotan who lives there who says it's a terrible case of deja vu.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
The 2025 NFL draft is underway, and with limited picks, the Minnesota Vikings will need to make each selection count.
North Dakota's Republican governor has vetoed bills to further restrict sexual content in libraries and to create a private school voucher program.
A federal judge has found the U.S. government liable to the state of North Dakota for nearly $28 million in the state's lawsuit for recouping money spent on policing the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The Minnesota Vikings completed their offseason mission of completely overhauling the interior offensive line by taking guard Donovan Jackson in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
Both sides of a busy stretch of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities will be closed this weekend.
Both sides of a busy stretch of Interstate 35W in the Twin Cities will be closed this weekend.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired in the Twin Cities.
Critters not commonly seen around the Twin Cities found themselves in a prickly situation on Wednesday.
Investigators say eight people are tied to more than three dozen burglaries across the Twin Cities, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
A Duluth man faces criminal charges some nine months after firefighters found the burned body of a 25-year-old man who had been stabbed more than 30 times.
Critters not commonly seen around the Twin Cities found themselves in a prickly situation on Wednesday.
It's a twist that would make Tex Avery proud: a duck has temporarily taken over the nest featured on Minnesota's EagleCam.
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
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.
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.
North Dakota's Republican governor has vetoed bills to further restrict sexual content in libraries and to create a private school voucher program.
A federal judge has found the U.S. government liable to the state of North Dakota for nearly $28 million in the state's lawsuit for recouping money spent on policing the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in an X post that has been deleted.
A Duluth man faces criminal charges after firefighters found the burned body of a 25-year-old man who had been stabbed more than 30 times, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
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.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired in the Twin Cities.
A Duluth man faces criminal charges some nine months after firefighters found the burned body of a 25-year-old man who had been stabbed more than 30 times.
Investigators say eight people are tied to more than three dozen burglaries across the Twin Cities, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars being stolen.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
The 2025 NFL draft is underway, and with limited picks, the Minnesota Vikings will need to make each selection count.
The Minnesota Vikings completed their offseason mission of completely overhauling the interior offensive line by taking guard Donovan Jackson in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested for allegedly driving while impaired in the Twin Cities.
Kirill Kaprizov had two power-play goals and the Minnesota Wild beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
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.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
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.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
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.
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.
We'll slowly warm up as we head through the weekend, and Monday may bring severe weather.
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 Saturday stays quiet and a touch warmer, with highs in the mid 60s and a great setup for outdoor plans. Sunday might bring back some opportunity for showers.
After some early morning showers, Friday will stay dry and seasonal with highs near 60, plenty of sun and light winds in the afternoon.
After some early morning showers, Friday will stay dry and seasonal with highs near 60, plenty of sun and light winds in the afternoon.
We'll slowly warm up as we head through the weekend, and Monday may bring severe weather.
The state patrol said Peterson was going nearly 30 miles over the speed limit when they arrested him in the Twin Cities.
The FBI said a Wisconsin county judge has been arrested on obstruction charges for allegedly preventing a man from being arrested during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
Karen Bachman Thull shares a preview of the floral show.
Purl, who is possibly best known for her roles in "Happy Days" and "Visiting Hours," is planning a show of standards at the jazz club.