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If you are going to be hitting the slopes, it's important to remember skiing and snowboarding safety.
The December cold snap has been welcome for businesses that rely on cold weather, like Buck Hill in Burnsville.
The Red Bull Heavy Metal snowboarding event still happened at the Capitol despite our lack of snow.
A major snowboarding event is set for this weekend in the Twin Cities despite this week's rain and record warmth.
Friday, the trails passed the inspection by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, meaning The Loppet Cup will still be happening.
Trollhaugen hosts a grand opening showing off a multimillion-dollar expansion which quickly filled with skiers and snowboarders eager to experience the new terrain.
December’s historic warmth forced at least a dozen ski hills across the state and western Wisconsin to close earlier this week. But Sunday’s fresh powder meant plenty of fun for folks at Buck Hill in Burnsville.
Get ready for an adrenaline rush in St. Paul this winter.
A big street snowboarding event is heading to St. Paul this winter.
At nine years old, she was impressing her peers at Minnesota ski parks. Now at 17, she still is. She is the youngest rider on a team of the five best the United States has to offer.
One of the top women's snowboarders in the United States is from Minnesota. Ren Clayton introduces us to Victoria's Rebecca Flynn, whose progression in the sport has come much faster than expected.
Minnesotans are eager to be back enjoying the slopes.
A crowd of skiers and snowboarders at Andes Tower Hills near Alexandria found a way to take advantage of the snow.
Schultz went from elite snowmobile racer to two-time Paralympian snowboarder after an accident in 2008 required a leg amputation.
Mike Schultz went from elite snowmobile racer to two-time Paralympian snowboarder after an accident in 2008 required a leg amputation.
Shayla Reaves is previewing a Melanin In Motion event in Minneapolis this weekend – and learning snowboarding.
Ren Clayton shows us how one organization is carving out opportunities for some metro kids.
"Make a bigger bond and make it so it's not only one race or one type out there," said William Harness, 12. "Make it so all types and all colors, shapes and sizes can be all out and shredding and stuff."
While many people were out raking leaves on Sunday, others were hitting the slopes.
A 20-year-old snowboarder reportedly died over the weekend following an accident at a northern Minnesota ski area.
Not everyone is annoyed by the late season snow. It was a busy day at Buck Hill in Burnsville.
A Minnesota snowboarder has won gold at the Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
The Paralympic Winter Games kick off next week, and two local snowboarders earned their spots on the U.S. Paralympic Snowboarding team.
The grand plan when Red Gerard and his brothers set down rails and attached a tow rope to a dirt bike to fashion a snowboard park in their backyard wasn't all that grand.
The Minnesota Ski Areas Association encourages citizens and guests of Minnesota to thrive in our winter climate by enjoying the many opportunities for superb skiing and boarding across the state.
As the snow melts and Spring arrives, many Minnesotans are ready to dig into gardening season.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
An award-winning Minnesota wildlife photographer is being remembered for his immense talent and gentle nature.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Jose Altuve drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning after Yordan Alvarez tied it with a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros rallied from an early six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-7.
As the snow melts and Spring arrives, many Minnesotans are ready to dig into gardening season.
The mother of a teenager who donated his eyes and tissue after death is now directing a play as a way to raise awareness about being a donor.
A woman has died after being hit by a car on I-494 in Bloomington Saturday night.
Louis Quam is a gopher super fan.
Health professionals are tackling an important issue: vaccine hesitancy.
As the snow melts and Spring arrives, many Minnesotans are ready to dig into gardening season.
An award-winning Minnesota wildlife photographer is being remembered for his immense talent and gentle nature.
Businesses are making changes to try and stay afloat amid the economic uncertainty.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a woman died after being hit by a car in Meadowlands Township Friday evening, officials say.
The nationwide "Hands Off" protest movement planned for Saturday will have several local stems in Minnesota.
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.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
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.
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.
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.
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Trump "wasn't kidding," and his reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week.
The Trump administration's IT team members investigated how Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeff Goldberg was added to a Signal group chat with high-ranking senior officials.
An across-the-board 10% tariff on all imports is set to begin Saturday, with added reciprocal tariffs starting next week, and consumers in Minnesota are expressing their concerns.
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 new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
With economists sharing concerns a trade war may soon be in full swing, many shoppers worry grocery prices could be affected. One type of grocery provider says it may have a way to keep prices mostly stable.
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.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a woman died after being hit by a car in Meadowlands Township Friday evening, officials say.
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree marijuana possession charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found a bag with over 10 pounds of marijuana in it.
An alleged member of the notorious street gang MS-13 has been arrested in Minnesota by federal agents.
The 36-year-old Andover man is charged with two counts of intentionally removing mail from a depository without claim of right.
Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock and her co-defendant Salim Said have filed motions requesting acquittal in a massive pandemic fraud case.
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.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
A proposed bill in the Minnesota Legislature seeks to limit sales of tampons with lead and arsenic in them.
Minnesota's top health official called a federal judge's move to block the Trump administration's cuts to public health funding "a bright spot," but also said "the future is not yet certain."
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
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.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Jose Altuve drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the 10th inning after Yordan Alvarez tied it with a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros rallied from an early six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-7.
Marco Rossi scored on a power play 58 seconds into overtime as the Minnesota Wild stopped a four-game losing streak by beating the Dallas Stars 3-2.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
OTAs will be particularly interesting for the Vikings, as second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get all of the practice reps with the first-team offense.
Tani Oluwaseyi scored for the fifth time this season, Wil Trapp also scored, and Minnesota United beat NYCFC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
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.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
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.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
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.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
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.
WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday's highs expected to be about 40 degrees.
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 Lisa Meadows says we’re expecting to drop to the mid-20s tonight.
A sunny Sunday is on tap with warmer temperatures.
Temperatures will reach the 50s with a slight breeze in the afternoon.
WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday's highs expected to be about 40 degrees.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
Kirsten Mitchell speaks with a master gardener ahead of growing season.
Jim Brandenburg earned National Geographic's Lifetime Achievement Award after globe-trotting the world for the magazine.
That driver then reached speeds upwards of 100 miles per hour in Eagan, West St. Paul, St. Paul and Mendota Heights, before crashing into the State Patrol Trooper, according to officials.