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The roots grow deep at Hallstrom's Florist and Greenhouses. The historic town of Red Wing is the perfect home for this fourth-generation shop. "It's going to start way back in 1886.
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The roots grow deep at Hallstrom's Florist and Greenhouses. The historic town of Red Wing is the perfect home for this fourth-generation shop. "It's going to start way back in 1886.
A romantic natural wonder was unable to hold out until Valentine's Day. Minnesota State Parks And Trails' Facebook page posted a photo taken by Todd Dailey that shows the waterfall at Minneopa State Park.
Enjoy a most romantic evening with a reservation at one of these local restaurants.
Surf and turf is a classic meal, and perfect for Valentine's Day. This Tuesday, Herb Schatteles from Bonefish Grill in St. Louis Park stopped by to prepare the iconic dish along with desert and a cocktail. Here are the recipes for you to wow your significant other this holiday.
The countdown to Valentine's Day is winding down, and this weekend, many are looking for an excuse to put on something nice. Some of you could take a leap of faith and try something fun, new and maybe a little edgy.
It may be cold outside, but deals on certain items are hot right now. You just have to know where to look. Nancy Ngo from the St. Paul Pioneer Press presented some fabulous finds in the month of February.
Get creative this Valentine's Day with the gifts you give your loved ones. Here are some crafty and meaningful budget-friendly Valentine's gift ideas.
Bruce Vento Elementary School in St. Paul serves more children of color than white students. That is why Principal Scott Masini wants to find a way to honor and engage in holidays that are inclusive of the student population.
Get creative in the kitchen with these fun heart-shaped food ideas for Valentine's Day.
Winter has finally descended and chilly temperatures are here to stay for Valentine's Day.
The day for love and romance should never be limited to couples. Here are some ideas for turning the love-filled holiday into a fun family affair.
Liven up your Valentine's Day with these cocktail ideas.
Select gifts that can be put to good use long after the holiday is over.
Stay home for Valentine's Day and binge some of these great romantic television shows.
Here's something sweet to look forward to this Valentine's Day - new Frappuccinos at Starbucks. A Starbucks barista from Arizona has created three new flavors for the holiday.
If the saying is March comes in like a lion, there are some "roaring" good deals to be found this month only. Carrie Rocha from "Pocket Your Dollars" gets us movin' on ways to save some green in the month of March.
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with an old fashioned kissing booth … with a little twist. Minneapolis Pit Bull Rescue hosted the kissing booth Saturday afternoon.
On this Valentine's Day, millions of people will receive flowers from their sweetheart. It's a traditional way to show your love on this holiday, and WCCO wanted in on the love fest.
We may never know what caused a deadly fire in north Minneapolis one year ago on Valentine's Day. Five children -- ages 18 months to 8 years old -- were killed in the fire that started on the second floor of the family's duplex.
If your Valentine's Day plans include staying in, I have an idea. What about impressing your sweetie with an easy, homemade craft cocktail? Here are three recipes from a bartender whose own love life heated up in a kitchen -- Laurel Elm from Saint Dinette.
Love was in the air Friday at the Hennepin County Government Center.
For Valentine's Day, many people say "I love you" by sending out flowers and Feb. 12 is the usually the busiest day of the year for many flower shops. Thirty designers at Bachman's in south Minneapolis will create more than 8,000 arrangements for the holiday. Many are made with a specific person in mind.
Judges in Hennepin County are getting a jump on Valentine's Day love. A dozen judges from the Fourth Judicial District are scheduled to marry 22 couples at no charge at Hennepin County Government Center on Friday, the day before the holiday.
The book was a best seller, now the movie takes center stage this weekend. Trailers for "50 Shades of Grey" on YouTube have hit 250 million views. To be sure, the movie is quite the hot ticket this Valentine's Day weekend. Some women are making a girls' night of it, others are taking their honeys.
This Valentine's Day, you'll probably be doing a little smooching. But why do we swap saliva to show someone we love them? Why do we kiss? Good Question.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday.
A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case after an Indian family froze to death at the Canada-U.S. border.
English hyperpop artist Charli XCX will be coming to Minneapolis on April 26, 2025.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday.
English hyperpop artist Charli XCX will be coming to Minneapolis on April 26, 2025.
An overturned tanker truck closed down northbound Interstate 35W for nearly seven hours on Friday in Lino Lakes.
Authorities say a 71-year-old White Bear Lake woman with dementia who had been missing since Thursday morning has been found safe.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday.
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.
Flames tore through a building and well-known horse farm near Winona on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities in Pine County are searching for an 82-year-old man who told family he was leaving for Texas in early November and hasn't been heard from since.
Authorities are urging a Wisconsin man accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to come home and spend the holidays with his wife and three children.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Minnesota will once again be one of the top states in the country for voter turnout.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is now President-elect Donald Trump's choice for his AG after former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew on Thursday.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
A recount of a close Minnesota House race on Thursday could determine the balance of power in the chamber, which now stands at a political tie, according to the unofficial results from the election two weeks ago.
The average price for a typical turkey is about $25 this year. That's 6% cheaper than last November.
"We literally walk in and dust off the jackets because they have been sitting for a while," she said.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
A man is expected to survive after being shot during a possible drug deal in Minneapolis' Dinkytown neighborhood Thursday morning, police said.
A woman in her 60s has been charged with fatally striking a person with her car back in July near Hibbing, according to documents filed Tuesday in Itasca County.
Roseville city officials say that more than 18,000 feet of copper wire was stolen.
Criminal charges have been dropped against two teenage brothers in connection to the fatal shooting of their 15-year-old cousin in Minneapolis this summer.
Last year, Minnesota lawmakers passed new protections after a young woman testified about contamination in her community just before she died. Her sister is now carrying on the fight to protect other families.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the United States Department of Agriculture say they have confirmed a total of 15 cases of E. coli related illnesses in Minnesota.
PFAS are forever chemicals used in everyday items like nonstick pans, dental floss and food packaging that can build up in our bodies and harm our health.
A new Minnesota state law requires school districts or charter schools to adopt a policy on the use of cellphones in school by March of next year. But one nonprofit has gotten a jump start, working with students to help them find a balance between devices in and out of school.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
English hyperpop artist Charli XCX will be coming to Minneapolis on April 26, 2025.
After almost a decade of "Disney on Ice" performances, a Minnesota native is eagerly anticipating his first show at the Xcel Energy Center.
Post Malone announced Tuesday that the "Big A** Stadium Tour" will come to U.S. Bank Stadium on May 20, 2025.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
State championship football games are happening all day long at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday.
RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105.
The head coach of the University of St. Thomas' women's hockey team has resigned following an "incident," according to the school, which would not disclose the details of what occurred.
Parker Fox scored 16 points off the bench to spark Minnesota to a 58-47 win over Cleveland State.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
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.
The clouds will stay put for the next several days, but temperatures will stay seasonable.
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.
Friday will be another cool and cloudy day, with Saturday following suit, according to NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Friday will be another cool and cloudy day, with Saturday following suit, reports NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Friday will be another cool and cloudy day, with Saturday following suit.
Jagdish and Vaishaliben Patel, along with their two children, froze to death on the Minnesota-Canada border in 2022.
The clouds will stay put for the next several days, but temperatures will stay seasonable.
For about seven hours, part of Interstate 35W was closed.
The state Prep Bowl is underway at U.S. Bank Stadium. Fans from across the state are watching state championship games all day long.
If you want to head up north this holiday season, you can check out one of the most spectacular holiday light displays in the country.