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Non-profits work to provide meals for Minnesotans ahead of snow storm
To make up for lost time, Open Arms Minnesota delivered 7,000 meals Tuesday, which is double a typical day.
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To make up for lost time, Open Arms Minnesota delivered 7,000 meals Tuesday, which is double a typical day.
Leaders said they took the step to ensure safety as a two-punch storm system heads towards Minnesota, bringing the possibility of more than 20 inches of snow stacking up in the Twin Cities by Friday.
With historic snow totals expected, Twin Cities parents started planning as schools shut down and went to e-learning or snow days.
This week could bring about one of the top 20 snowstorms on record in the Twin Cities, if not top 10. If not top 3.
With a major winter storm on the way, city officials in Minneapolis are urging residents to prepare to stay home for several days.
Across the metro, people are venturing out to get what supplies they need to weather the approaching storm.
Goodbye fool's spring and hello second winter. Maybe we'll see real spring in a few months.
Thursday's storm left 3-6 inches of snow across the metro and southern Minnesota, with the state's southeast corner seeing the most accumulation.
Street conditions are so bad in St. Paul, the city has announced it will be re-plowing over the next four days. The goal is to clean up the snow so narrower streets become safe and clear again.
David Schuman caught up with several Minneapolis residents who embraced the winter storm Wednesday.
If you braved the roads Wednesday, it's likely the worst part of your commute could have been from your driveway to the first main road you reached.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
More rounds of shoveling and plowing are in store for many Minnesotans this week.
A representative for the Marvel superhero was quoted as saying he was in "critical but stable condition" after an accident while plowing snow.
The National Weather Service said its map "depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever."
Highs across the state will be in the single digits below zero Friday, but feels-like temperatures will be as cold as minus-50 degrees into Saturday.
As the winter storm system exits Minnesota early Thursday, strong winds will enter, creating blizzard conditions in parts of the state and dangerous cold everywhere.
The impending snow has many heading to their local stores to get everything they need for the upcoming holiday.
In some parts of the state it could take longer to restore power, potentially Monday, and linemen from Kansas City will be coming to Minnesota to help.
Abimelec Garcia came across a school bus stuck in the snow in a residential St. Paul neighborhood Thursday morning, and he decided to help out.
Thursday's snow was unique because it was wet and heavy, which made clearing your driveway a little more challenging. In Shoreview, Julie Langley spent her off day still very much working.
A Weather Watcher in Duluth says people in the area are getting ready to hunker down for the snow, while in southwestern Minnesota, a Weather Watcher says they’ve just been experiencing rain.
Each area of the state is managing the storm differently, according to MnDOT’s Anne Meyer.
The storm system that passed through Minnesota Tuesday brought from 7 to 9 inches of snow right across the Twin Cities area.
A travel ban remained in effect in Buffalo on Saturday as the National Guard was called in to help clear the roads.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction.
It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 has ended, but there are still great deals to be had a popular laptops.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
A food manufacturing facility in the north metro announced plans to permanently cease production, a move that will impact nearly 200 workers.
A Virginia man flew to Minnesota to try and meet a teenage girl he allegedly contacted through social media and coerced into creating sexually explicit material, according to an indictment filed by U.S. Department of Justice.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction.
Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center.
Federal investigators say a pilot failed to maintain clearance from power lines and crashed while attempting to land a hot air balloon in Rochester earlier this year.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
As rain became scarce the past few years for Minnesota's sweet corn farmers, it put the crop in jeopardy more than once.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
The Minneapolis City Council has approved new contracts for the city's police officers with a vote of 8-4.
CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Customers of Downtown St. Paul's sole grocery store will have five fewer hours to shop each day.
A Virginia man flew to Minnesota to try and meet a teenage girl he allegedly contacted through social media and coerced into creating sexually explicit material, according to an indictment filed by U.S. Department of Justice.
Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
Erick Haynes was sentenced to life in prison in April for the murder of McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child.
The Minnesota State Patrol says it's investigating a hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning in Burnsville that seriously injured a 24-year-old man.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction.
The nice weather this week might have you wanting to go for a swim, but several beaches in Minneapolis are still off limits.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
It will also mark the Twins' second ever Opening Day game against a National League team.
Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center.
The full list is finally out, and Minnesota's sports teams earned some deserved representation, including one hometown hero in the top 25 and another just outside it.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
If you were traveling this holiday weekend, you might have helped break a record. More than 3 million passengers went through TSA checkpoints on Sunday — the most ever in a single day.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
The nice weather rolls on into the evening, as we remain dry over the next few days.
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.
Friday will be even warmer than our #Top10WxDay on Thursday, and showers return over the weekend.
Thursday is a #Top10WxDay, and Friday will look similar, though there's a chance for rain in the evening.
Friday will be similar to Thursday's #Top10WxDay, though it'll be a bit warmer, and the chance for rain returns in the evening.
The nice weather rolls on into the evening, as we remain dry over the next few days.
Supporting, advocating, and aiding in addiction recovery, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has much to celebrate. WCCO's John Lauritsen has the story.
In a stroke of luck, a new building in Coon Rapids, Minnesota was saved by three sprinklers. WCCO's Adam Duxter explains.
In an 8-4 vote, the Minneapolis City Council approves a new contract for the Minneapolis Police Department. The new contract includes a 22% pay increase over three-years, which will make MPD one of the highest paid departments in the state.
Friday will be even warmer than our #Top10WxDay on Thursday, and showers return over the weekend.