17-year-old in St. Paul arrested after county seizes ghost guns
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
A number of schools have closed early or canceled classes as winter weather moves in.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
Investigators are still working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
A 37-year-old man will spend over two years in prison for attempting to rob a Maplewood, Minnesota liquor store before an 8-year-old girl fought him off with a baseball bat.
A 37-year-old man will spend over two years in prison for attempting to rob a Maplewood, Minnesota liquor store before an 8-year-old girl helped to fight him off with a baseball bat.
On Friday, one St. Paul woman thought it would be her last day in the USA.
State workers are pushing back against a new back-to-work policy. The governor ordered most employees to spend at least 50% of their time in the office starting this summer. But as WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports, workers say they want the governor to walk it back before it starts.
While some state workers may be feeling frustrated by Gov. Tim Walz in-person work mandate, business owners in St. Paul are looking forward to more foot traffic.
The dog is loaded with pulled pork, mac and cheese, french fries, and jalapeños. It comes with fries and four drinks — just enough to share with a few of your friends.
Corrosion was found in several railcars used on Amtrak's Borealis — the 7-hour and 24-minute train line from the Twin Cities to the Windy City.
The Amtrak Borealis line from St. Paul to Chicago saw more than 100,000 riders in its first five and a half months. But now, equipment issues are shutting it down. Our Frankie McLister is at the Union Depot in St. Paul with what happened and reaction from riders.
The wife of Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator federally charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor, faces allegations from federal prosecutors that she helped try to conceal evidence for him.
Demand for help at Merrick Community Services is continuing to climb, and food shelf visits have doubled in just two years' time.
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
A 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for killing one person and injuring another in a Twin Cities hit-and-run.
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 Metro Transit Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit has 16 stops connecting people from Woodbury to St. Paul along Interstate 94.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
Trash pickup services are in jeopardy after site plans are blocked by the city council.
The Harding High School boys’ basketball team just finished a historic season with their first-ever state tournament appearance, and it shares extra special meaning for head coach Stephen Solaja.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota says the group of 11 people conspired to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
Erin Hassanzadeh has the latest headlines and updates.
Residents along Parkview Avenue in St. Paul are leveling a lawsuit against the city, claiming officials weren't transparent in their plans to tear down beloved trees.
In the Twin Cities, an "X" marks the spot where dozens of trees are set to be cut down. They all stand along one street in St. Paul where they have been part of the Como Park neighborhood for decades.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul city leaders want the state to help renovate the Xcel Energy Center complex.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
Elizabeth Foster loves sharing literature so much that she opened Inkwell Booksellers Company in northeast Minneapolis five weeks ago.
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.
Egg prices are at an all-time average high in the U.S. at $5.90 a dozen — up nearly $3 from last year. The main reason is the bird flu that's been raging since 2022. But there's a group of Minnesota students fighting the virus on the front lines.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would implement new income caps to determine eligibility for the universal meals program, which provides free school breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of their families' incomes.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
Elizabeth Foster loves sharing literature so much that she opened Inkwell Booksellers Company in northeast Minneapolis five weeks ago.
Egg prices are at an all-time average high in the U.S. at $5.90 a dozen — up nearly $3 from last year. The main reason is the bird flu that's been raging since 2022. But there's a group of Minnesota students fighting the virus on the front lines.
Critics of the Minneapolis Police Department's policing strategies say getting rid of the camps only hides homelessness without solving it. The city claims numbers that say otherwise.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
A woman is dead after a Rochester home caught fire Monday night.
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
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.
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.
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.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would implement new income caps to determine eligibility for the universal meals program, which provides free school breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of their families' incomes.
Minnesota's free school meals program saves families about $1,000 per student each year, but that comes with a big price tag for the state, at a time when lawmakers are having to make cuts to the budget.
The race is between Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford and Trump-endorsed Judge Brad Schimel, and the stakes feel palpably high among the state’s voters.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
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.
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.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
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.
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.
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.
The Twins unveiled the newest food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season ahead of Thursday's home opener at Target Field.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the Devils beat the Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
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.
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.
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.
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 Chris Shaffer says snow will transition into rain overnight and continue into tomorrow
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.
A number of schools have reported closings or delays as another round of winter weather makes an unwelcome return visit to Minnesota this April Fools’ Day.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the next few days are still going to feel awfully winter-like before next week brings some level of spring hope to the forecast.
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued delays or cancelations for Wednesday classes as another round of winter-like weather moves across the state.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says snow will transition into rain overnight and continue into tomorrow
In Prairie Island, the Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs. As Reg Chapman reports, there's a newfound pride in going green.
The numbers you see when you look at your grocery bill can be tough to swallow. Egg prices are at an all-time average high at $5.90 a dozen. One reason is the bird flu that's been raging since 2022. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to some Minnesota students fighting the virus on the front lines.
More than 100 people have died in crashes involving distracted drivers in Minnesota over the past five years. Today, a month-long effort to crack down starts with extra enforcement. Jason Rantala shows us how tens of thousands of distracted drivers have already been caught on camera.
Elizabeth Foster loves sharing literature so much that she opened Inkwell Booksellers Company in Northeast Minneapolis earlier this year.