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Jonah Kaplan has a 1 p.m. update on the evacuations taking place on the University of Minnesota campus due to a gas leak.
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Jonah Kaplan has a 1 p.m. update on the evacuations taking place on the University of Minnesota campus due to a gas leak.
City fire officials say they are responding to a possible petroleum leak in the area.
One block of 5th Street SE and one block of 14th Avenue SE will be closed off, specially where the two roads intersect.
The drill is taking place at Sanford Hall and is expected to last until around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
The average gas price per gallon in Minnesota is about $4.50. But some parts of the state are already well under $4.
The University of Minnesota announced a new public safety committee to address crime around campus, which has drawn concern from parents, students and those who live in nearby neighborhoods.
In a meeting Wednesday, the board of regents said it's committed to public safety.
Crime has jumped 45% in some neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus over the last four years. David Schuman shares the new plan the U and Mayor Jacob Frey are rolling out.
Parents are demanding the way safety is handled around the University of Minnesota change before students return this fall.
There will be a special forum with Minneapolis police, campus police and Mayor Jacob Frey. It's open to students and community members from the nearby neighborhood.
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
Officials have issued a warning about what people can dump in the sewer, after several explosions forced evacuations near the University of Minnesota.
Crews flushed the sewer lines after gasoline someone spilled or leaked into the system.
NASA has asked Boston-based RR Auction to halt the sale of moon dust collected during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission that had subsequently been fed to cockroaches during an experiment to determine if the lunar rock contained any sort of pathogen that posed a threat to terrestrial life.
Former coaches, teammates, family and friends gathered at Huntington Bank Stadium to honor the star running back's life.
A missing University of Minnesota student has been found dead.
Abdi Ali, of Prior Lake, was reported missing on June 1. He hasn't been seen or heard from after posting to social media that day at about 6:20 a.m.
A therapy program for kids through the University of Minnesota is getting fine-tuned.
Surveillance video captured gunshots ringing out on University Avenue in Minneapolis late Friday night as people ran down an alley behind buildings near the University of Minnesota campus.
We've all seen the images based on fantasy, like Luke Skywalker or the Terminator, of bionic beings. But now, thanks to a few dime-sized chips sitting in the University of Minnesota's engineering lab, fantasy is reality.
Officers have responded to several incidents in just a little more than a week on the 1700 block of University Avenue Southeast, on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus in Minneapolis.
"You need to do what you want to do or what your goals are," said Betty Sandison. "Don't let anybody stop you."
A University of Minnesota student who had been reported missing was found dead on Wednesday.
Yoga is an extremely popular wellness exercise, but across the country, and in the Twin Cities, it's been dominated by white participants.
Retterath was last seen early Sunday morning near East River Road and Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.
The Somali community has been a focus of a large immigration crackdown in Minnesota. WCCO spoke with an economist to analyze the group's specific contributions to the state's workforce
Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López ended a bullpen session early over what manager Derek Shelton said was "a little bit of elbow soreness.".
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man and woman were shot inside a vehicle on the city's south side Sunday night.
In a WCCO Original, photojournalist Tom Aviles takes you through the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a Venezuelan national.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man and woman were shot inside a vehicle on the city's south side Sunday night.
In a WCCO Original, photojournalist Tom Aviles takes you through the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a Venezuelan national.
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
A day before the start of the 2026 legislative session, Minnesota Democrats gathered at the State Capitol on Presidents Day to urge their Republican colleagues to stand against federal immigration actions, and what they call President Trump's "abuse of power."
Eh Tha Blay, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting third-degree property damage in December.
The Holdingford Feed Mill in central Minnesota is a complete loss following a fire late Sunday evening, according to county officials.
Carver County Local News — a nonprofit, digital news source — was created to fill a local news gap in the southwest Twin Cities metro.
Over the past few weeks, Minnesotans of all ages have been exercising their First Amendment right to protest. One of those protesters is 85-year-old Olaf Brekke.
A man is in custody and faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly strangling a romantic partner and holding her against her will inside his apartment in Sartell, Minnesota.
Leaders in both parties across both chambers said in interviews with WCCO that they are committed to working to advance their priorities while acknowledging the political makeup of the building will require bipartisan solutions to the state's biggest challenges.
Three people are dead after a house fire in a small western Wisconsin town early Saturday.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
Karmel Mall has been mostly silent, with shops closed at the building on East Lake Street. Operation Metro Surge has caused many Somalis to stay home.
The ongoing presence of ICE and federal law enforcement in the Minneapolis area has kept many immigrants at home for fear of being arrested. Now, their neighbors are crowdsourcing to cover their rent.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations aren't only happening in the Twin Cities. Federal agents are also working in smaller towns, and in some, seeing similar resistance from the community.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
Minnesota DFLers are pushing back against the immigration crackdown, and calling on Republicans to join them.
Ahead of the legislative session, Minnesota DFL lawmakers are pushing back against President Trump's immigration crackdown — and calling on Republicans to join them.
A day before the start of the 2026 legislative session, Minnesota Democrats gathered at the State Capitol on Presidents Day to urge their Republican colleagues to stand against federal immigration actions, and what they call President Trump's "abuse of power."
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
The protest, organized by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee and other groups, was held at Jackson Square Park. Organizers are calling for people to keep fighting federal immigration actions.
On Friday morning, workers held a press conference to reflect on how the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge has impacted the food industry.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
Minnesota's top investigative agency said Monday the federal government has formally refused to hand over evidence and information in the killing of Alex Pretti.
Eh Tha Blay, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting third-degree property damage in December.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will be sending a letter this week to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to demand they turn over evidence in the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in south Minneapolis.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou, faculty members with the University of Minnesota, have been recognized by TIME as two of the 100 most influential people in health in 2026.
Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII, a sexually transmitted fungal skin infection that can cause severe ringworm.
A new web page dedicated to fact-checking claims about Medicaid fraud in Minnesota has been launched by the state's Department of Human Services, officials said Wednesday.
Public health officials say a measles crisis has long been brewing in Minnesota.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Social media users incorrectly identified a young boy who was part of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos.
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López ended a bullpen session early over what manager Derek Shelton said was "a little bit of elbow soreness.".
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
North Minneapolis resident Kate Varns is a bonafide Ironman, meaning she's finished the toughest of toughest triathlons. But after surviving a stroke several years ago, that accomplishment paled in comparison to what laid ahead.
A federal judge ruled Friday that Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL can move forward in open court, instead of arbitration.
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather to minor league contracts with spring training invitations and acquired left-hander Anthony Banda in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will send a letter this week, demanding DHS and DOJ turn over evidence in the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty says she will be sending a letter this week to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to demand they turn over evidence in the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti by immigration officers in south Minneapolis.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church. In Talking Points, she shares why she felt it was important to protest, her arrest and White House's digitally altered photo of her arrest.
Last month, activist and former Twin Cities NAACP president Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested following a protest at a Minnesota church where the leader of a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office serves as a pastor. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with Armstrong to discuss the protest, her arrest, and her reaction to what she calls a “diabolical” attempt to degrade her image.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
John Lauritsen shares the story behind a massive snow sculpture that's now become a winter destination.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
White House border czar Tom Homan, without offering further explanation, claimed the federal immigration operation in Minnesota uncovered thousands of missing children in the state, but it's likely related to a much larger number the administration has been touting for a few years.
As our weather warms, love is also in the air. Valentine's Day is this Saturday, and while we know many of the traditions, Jeff Wagner wanted to get to the heart of the holiday.
The monthslong Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota has sparked ongoing protests, some measured tens of thousands of demonstrators, others just a few dozen.
According to the Police Executive Research Firm, 82% of police departments in the United States equip officers with body cameras. That number comes from 2023, meaning it could be even higher by now.
With the new $2,600 stipend, DHS said the cost of a single self-deportation is $5,100. That's significantly less than the cost to arrest, detain and deport an undocumented immigrant, which DHS said costs more than $18,000.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a storm will arrive late tomorrow, bringing rain for the southern half of the state.
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.
More abnormally warm highs on Tuesday ahead of multiple rounds of precipitation, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Monday will be sunny, with temperatures topping out around 50.
A mild start to the week, with temps back into the 50s on Monday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a storm will arrive late tomorrow, bringing rain for the southern half of the state.
A young Farmington, Minnesota, snowboarder is proving nothing will stop her from competing in the sport she loves. In this week's WoMN in Sports, Marielle Mohs introduces us to this resilient teen with Olympic dreams.
Minnesota DFLers are pushing back against the immigration crackdown, and calling on Republicans to join them.
The Feeding our Future fraud case made national headlines and spurred a surge of ICE agents to Minnesota. Aimee Bock was convicted of leading the operation. Many of the others charged or convicted were Somali. We've been working for weeks to uncover the overall economic impact of Somalis in Minnesota. Here's what Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield found out.
Investigators are now hoping Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker will provide a break in the case.