Amtrak route through St. Paul suspended ahead of possible strike
Amtrak is canceling several long-distance trips because rail workers who maintain the routes may strike soon, and one of the routes passes through St. Paul.
Amtrak is canceling several long-distance trips because rail workers who maintain the routes may strike soon, and one of the routes passes through St. Paul.
A massive fire that engulfed an RV in downtown St. Paul was captured on video. (credit: Mike Smith)
Smudging is the cultural practice of burning sage or other sacred herbs for healing and to cleanse the soul of negative thoughts. In part, the policy recognizes tobacco, sage, sweetgrass and cedar as traditional Native American medicines.
"We're the busiest department in the state," said St. Paul Fire Captain and Local 21 President Mike Smith. "It's taken a toll on the women and men that serve every single day."
Adam Duxter explains what St. Paul firefighters are asking for, and what their union president says could happen if they don't get it.
Jack Jablonski comes out, thanks LGBTQ+ athletes that came out before him
Police say a 41-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested Wednesday morning in Chicago in connection to last weekend's quintuple shooting in St. Paul that left three people dead.
David Schuman is learning more about the victims of Sunday night’s quintuple shooting in St. Paul that took left three people dead.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night just outside the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Three people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting late Sunday afternoon in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Three people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting late Sunday afternoon in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and Interim Police Chief Jeremy Ellison spoke on the deaths at a press conference Monday afternoon.
Three people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting late Sunday afternoon in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Three people are dead and two others are injured after a shooting late Sunday afternoon in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Police said this is their 24th homicide investigation of the year.
The University of St. Thomas football team opens the season on the road against Southern Utah. Ren Clayton explains the state of the program entering year two in Division I.
As inflation continues driving prices sky high, a popular event is helping families save money by giving out free school supplies and a fresh haircut for kids.
As inflation continues driving prices sky high, a popular event is helping families save money by giving out free school supplies and a fresh haircut for kids.
According to police, emergency crews responded Thursday evening to the report of a fire on the 2200 block of South Avenue East. The body of a deceased woman was found inside the apartment. On Friday afternoon, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said that a 41-year-old man had been taken into custody
Some of the Minnesota State Fair’s neighbors have formed a volunteer group that’s teaming up with the nonprofit Community Ambassadors – bringing a human element to safety that you can't get from metal detectors and security cameras.
The district says that MCA scores for 2022 are an overall improvement over those from last year.
Hundreds of Tommy McDonough's friends, family and co-workers raised their heart rates while completing a workout in his honor Wednesday.
The Native American traditional practice of smudging is now allowed at St. Paul Public Schools.
The Native American traditional practice of smudging is now allowed at St. Paul Public Schools.
This year, keeping the Minnesota State Fair safe will go beyond those who wear a badge.
Safety concerns on light rail trains have spurred Metro Transit into making changes. David Schuman looks at what's next for riders.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
New numbers show tourism slumped this summer in Minnesota.
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
An investigation is underway after a pilot in a small plane had to make an emergency landing in Morrison County Monday afternoon.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
An investigation is underway after a pilot in a small plane had to make an emergency landing in Morrison County Monday afternoon.
A Minnetonka realtor is using his Spanish-speaking ability to build generational wealth for other immigrants.
Minnesota volunteers are on the ground helping with relief efforts for Hurricane Helene, which has left behind widespread damage.
We're roughly three months away from recreational marijuana becoming legal to sell and purchase in Minnesota, but that will likely lead to other changes when it comes to medical marijuana.
New numbers show tourism slumped this summer in Minnesota.
An investigation is underway after a pilot in a small plane had to make an emergency landing in Morrison County Monday afternoon.
Dry weather and heat are creating a safety hazard for Minnesota farmers, and with harvest season underway, the number of reported combine fires has been increasing.
Kwik Trip is adding electronic vehicle charging stations to their list of services.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension canceled the alert Friday morning after the 15-year-old girl was found safe.
An investigation is underway in western Wisconsin after a man died following a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
The Democratic National Committee will once again be putting projections on a Trump Tower about the Trump-Vance ticket ahead of the vice presidential debate.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
As Minnesota's governor, Tim Walz created the largest state Child Tax Credit in the nation. Here are the economic issues to listen for at the debate.
The Wausau city clerk said the box was available outside of city hall "for residents to submit absentee ballots, payments, and other important city requests as was intended."
Here's a look at where Sen. JD Vance stands on several important issues heading into Tuesday's vice presidential debate, hosted by CBS News.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The holiday season is just around the corner and Target is preparing to the tune of around 100,000 seasonal workers.
The Internet lit up this week with news that a Chicago restaurant is offering a luxe cocktail for $13,000, purportedly the most expensive martini in the United States.
A scheme is hitting email inboxes across the country that uses public images of people's homes to attempt to trick them into sending scammers thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A 36-year-old Bemidji man accused of going on a deadly shooting spree in south Minneapolis on Sept. 18 faces more criminal charges.
After investigating a suspicious package that was mailed to the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office on Friday, officials have discovered that the substance found inside is not hazardous.
This weekend, police and other violence disruption groups will have a large presence downtown Minneapolis in hopes of curving a spike in youth violence.
St. Paul police also say there were warning signs in Murdock's past that should have kept him away from guns and potentially saved lives.
State health officials say that a Minnesotan has died due to rabies exposure, a rare occurrence that has only happened four times since 2000.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
Longtime Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has been diagnosed with dementia.
A typically rare disease that was declared eliminated in the United States over two decades ago is now confirmed inside a Minneapolis school.
The "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
"Saturday Night Live" kicked off its 50th season with a cold open featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
The house goes live on Oct. 3 and will be available for 25 total one-night stays, with a max of four people per stay.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are coming to terms with the departure of franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
"We are happy home 363 days of the year you could say," said Matt Meunier, who is a die-hard Vikings fan, originally from Osseo, Minnesota. He's married to Robyn Meunier, who is a loyal Packers fan, originally from Racine, Wisconsin.
The Big Ten is reviewing Saturday's controversial onside kick penalty that allowed Michigan to seal a 27-24 victory over Minnesota, Head Coach P.J. Fleck says.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took the debate stage Tuesday night. Some analysts, including some Republicans, are giving Harris the debate win.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
It's estimated that at least half of all fairgoers visit the Miracle of Birth Center, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the fair—and one of the most educational.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesota's more than 10,000 lakes are part of many Minnesotans' identities —but as endearing as the lakes are, there's something strange about them too.
It's ironic that in a place and time meant for rest — our beds — anxiety-inducing thoughts prevent its purpose.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we are in for a cool night but it will still be well above average.
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 Chris Shaffer says temperatures will return to near-average on Tuesday.
In September, 19 days topped 80 degrees, but there’s a cool-down on the way.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says were looking at 60s for parts of this week, with a couple of chances for low 80s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we are in for a cool night but it will still be well above average.
The calendar is about to switch to October. While you might be thinking about Halloween, travel experts say later holidays should already be on your mind. When is the best time to book a holiday flight? Good Question. Jeff Wagner shares some key dates to save you money and stress.
As Minnesota prepares to legally sell recreational weed, there are questions about what that means for medical marijuana. As WCCO's Jonah Kaplan found out, there are two key reasons why patients might still prefer going green at a medical dispensary.
New numbers show tourism slumped this summer in Minnesota. Our David Schuman shows us what's behind the slowdown.
Police Chief Chad Weinberger was the first on the scene of a house fire in the western Wisconsin town of Elk Mound.