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President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
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President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
Millions of homes and businesses had no power in the days after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
In its 36 years, Isanti's Pacem in Terris hasn't seen a storm like the one that rolled through on Monday. It took just 36 minutes, give or take a few, for its 240 acres to see more than 1,000 downed trees.
While most cleanup from last week's storms is already done, a Twin Cities retreat center is worried theirs could take much longer. As our Adam Duxter reports, it might be the most damage taken by any one place we've seen.
Three days after a storm, parts of St. Paul's Como neighborhood are still without power.
The Yamhaus guitarist was injured during storm clean up, but is recovering.
In Cottage Grove, the city declared a state of emergency from severe storms on Thursday. It's easier to wrap your mind around the aftermath from above. Here's a tour from our chopper.
The latest storm strike toppled even more trees and left some people's property in pieces. We now know at least three tornadoes are responsible for wreaking havoc in Minnesota Thursday night. The strongest touched down north of the Twin Cities, in Anoka and Isanti Counties. One did some major damage just south-east of Isanti, the other just north of Andover. Our Ubah Ali shows us the damage done.
A dozen homes were damaged by falling trees and nearly 30 911 calls were made for downed power lines.
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.
In Minnesota, many communities were left with a mess. Some of the heavy damage happened in the north metro.
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center admitted 245 new animals on Tuesday and Wednesday following storms earlier this week.
Lightning was far from the only thing hitting the ground during Tuesday morning's storms. Thousands of trees toppled across the Twin Cities metro area.
Some families in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin are still stuck in the dark.
Lightning was far from the only thing hitting the ground Monday night. Thousands of trees toppled across the metro. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell shows us how some homeowners are staying positive through the clean-up.
A Stearns County family is counting their blessings after surviving Saturday night's storm.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Livonia.
Several tornadoes in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky caused deaths, injuries and widespread damage and knocked out power to tens of thousands.
"In Minnesota, hail claims do not affect your rates, so don't hesitate to call because you think your rates will go up," said Dent Guy Automotive's Warren Iverson.
Wednesday's storms caused plenty of damage and dysfunction.
Deadly storms this spring have killed dozens of people across a wide swath of the country.
The Northeast was hit by the same massive storm system which had already produced several deadly tornadoes in the Midwest and South on Friday.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
An 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Mankato Saturday.
The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper.
The Mega Millions jackpot is valued at $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve
St. Paul Public Schools' Project REACH is collecting coats and blankets for children and families experiencing homelessness.
After nearly 40 years, an unknown man buried in a Minnesota cemetery has been identified.
St. Paul Public Schools' Project REACH is collecting coats and blankets for children and families experiencing homelessness.
After nearly 40 years, an unknown man buried in a Minnesota cemetery has been identified.
The rush was on Tuesday as shoppers grabbed last-minute essentials at Mall of America, just hours before Christmas Day.
Major Tommy Miller is among the more than 550 Minnesota National Guard soldiers who returned home this month after a 10-month deployment in Kuwait.
Low wait times and small crowds shocked travelers at MSP Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Mankato Saturday.
It's been a weather year of extremes in Minnesota, with a warm winter, floods and a drought to cap off the summer.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Breana Sandoval was last seen in the area of 1800 Park Avenue Northwest in Bemidji around 3:10 p.m. on Dec. 13.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has finally selected a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Dan Reed is on a campaign to get more people to become donors. The more people he can register, the higher up he gets on the transplant list.
Army veteran Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car for six months.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
The Buck Hill slopes played host to "Carve for a Cure" on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Jason Rantala looks at the changes several Twin Cities restaurants are making in response to a new Minnesota law taking effect on New Year’s Day.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Mega Millions jackpot is valued at $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve
The rush was on Tuesday as shoppers grabbed last-minute essentials at Mall of America, just hours before Christmas Day.
Twin Cities Starbucks baristas joined a nationwide strike Tuesday afternoon.
Most grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will have reduced hours.
So-called junk fees are set to be a thing of the past in Minnesota starting Jan. 1 under a new law.
An 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Mankato Saturday.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Police in southern Minnesota arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting on Saturday.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited obstructing entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speech grounds.
Under the new law, aerosol dusters will need to be kept behind store counters, and can only sold to people 21 or older starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
Brock Faber snapped a tie in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild stopped a four-game losing streak by edging the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3.
Garrison Mathews made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 25 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks knocked off the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-104.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temperatures will be in the 30s for Christmas day, with patchy fog in the morning.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says we could see measurable rainfall over the next five days.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says rain and above average temperatures are expected towards the end of the week.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says visibility may be below one mile for many areas of Minnesota Wednesday morning with patchy fog in the forecast.
The sports-minded Shikenjanski family is celebrating the holidays with healing hearts after losing one of their own.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temperatures will be in the 30s for Christmas day, with patchy fog in the morning.
A Lake Superior Zoo employee, who happened to be visiting the Bentleyville light show in Duluth, saw a snowy owl stuck on a car's grill.
From Hopkins to Inver Grove Heights, homes all over the Twin Cities are aiming to make the holiday season bright.
The Mega Millions jackpot, valued at $1 billion for the drawing on Christmas Eve, is creating a buzz around Bobby and Steve’s in downtown Minneapolis.