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As many as 80 million people will hit the roads and skies this week, according to AAA.
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As many as 80 million people will hit the roads and skies this week, according to AAA.
Two turkeys from Northfield Minnesota will head to the White House
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a cold front could be moving through on Thanksgiving that could bring below average temperatures.
Savory chef Elaine DeLima offers a few ways to ensure your Thanksgiving dinner wows your guests.
Thanksgiving travel is about to take off.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which owns and operates the airport, expects crowds to peak on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after.
Kitchen Pantry Scientist Liz Heinecke visits WCCO to show off some fun tabletop physics demonstrations to do for your Thanksgiving guests!
Turkey Day is just around the corner, and Wildfire in Eden Prairie has some tasty specials and delectable pies to delight your guests.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
Thousands of Twin Cities families have one more thing to be thankful for this evening.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
It's a Thanksgiving treat weeks before the holiday. No matter the brand, the bird is a cheaper buy.
We’re just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving and when you go to buy your turkey, you may notice that prices have dropped significantly at many stores. At a time when grocery prices remain high, both retailers have cut turkey prices by nearly 20% this year.
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and an unusual take on the traditional dinner is returning.
Americans shelled out billions to buy clothes, electronics, jewelry and toys — including robot vacuums and tablets.
At Thanksgiving, it always seems there's more food than we know what to do with. Leftover turkey sandwiches are great but there are other easy options.
At Thanksgiving, it always seems there's more food than we know what to do with. Leftover turkey sandwiches are great but there are other easy options.
A couple of Minnesota families hit the gridiron on Thursday for the 90th time as a Thanksgiving Day tradition continues.
The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, when you can find some of the best deals of the year. But the shopping experience has changed in recent years.
Some shoppers do miss that experience of finishing their turkey and immediately hitting the mall.
"I do it because it's my favorite part of Thanksgiving, it really is."
As some people spend Thanksgiving morning preparing the big meal for family and friends, others are volunteering their time in the kitchen.
It's Thanksgiving morning. You don't have time to bake a pie but need a dessert.
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
For so many, Thanksgiving is all about food and family, but in this season of gathering, there are many of our neighbors who struggle to put a warm meal on the table.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
The Minnesota Vikings added some talent at the offensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Donovan Jackson out of Ohio State at pick No. 24.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed a formal notice of intent to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
With its ample green space, vibrant arts and food scenes and generally genial denizens, is it any wonder Minneapolis ranks among the world's happiest cities?
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
The three areas were scheduled to be aerially managed this spring with an insecticide used to kill spongy moth caterpillars, but federal funding delays and uncertainties forced the department of agriculture to pivot, officials say.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
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.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration.
A longstanding battle to protect Minnesota's forests is facing a serious setback. Reporter Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos explain how federal cuts are allowing invasive species to spread.
A federal agency focused on volunteerism and service is one of the latest targets of cost-cutting efforts by the Trump administration. Our Frankie McLister is here to tell us about the impacts that could be felt in Minnesota.
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media site formerly known as Twitter, is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a state law regulating the use of "deepfakes" to influence elections.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
The Minnesota Vikings added some talent at the offensive line in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, taking Donovan Jackson out of Ohio State at pick No. 24.
Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
Here's a look back at every draft pick Adofo-Mensah has made with the Vikings since taking over as general manager in 2022.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
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.
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
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 rain showers will clear out overnight and clouds will clear out tomorrow with highs near 60.
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.
Here's a look at your latest forecast, including when you can expect severe weather to move in on Monday.
Rain showers will clear out overnight and the clouds will follow on Friday.
A high pressure system returns Friday, allowing for a dry day with sunshine returning in the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain showers will clear out overnight and clouds will clear out tomorrow with highs near 60.
A mallard-mom made herself comfortable and laid some eggs over the past few days.
A longstanding battle to protect Minnesota's forests is facing a serious setback. Reporter Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos explain how federal cuts are allowing invasive species to spread.
Critters not commonly seen around these parts found themselves in a prickly situation.
Drive anywhere in the metro and you'll see construction season is well underway! That means more orange barrels, traffic delays, and increased danger for both drivers and road workers. What are the laws for work zones in Minnesota? Good Question.