Minnesota officials warn about fire danger after dry winter
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
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A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future. Frankie McLister as a closer look at the fire threat we’re facing.
Twenty-seven counties in Minnesota were under a red flag warning on Monday amid warm and dry conditions.
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Conditions are expected to improve in California later this week, but forecasting fires is very difficult.
Tens of thousands more people in Los Angeles are under threat of evacuation. They're watching high winds which could cause sparks to spread fast. Nearly 90,000 people have already been forced from their homes. WCCO's David Schuman is in Los Angeles County where he found people are not the only ones facing danger, their pets are too.
Millions of people in Southern California are on alert as powerful winds return to the region. The winds on Tuesday have been lighter than expected, but officials are not letting their guard down. The two largest wildfires burning near Los Angeles are still far from contained. The fires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 buildings.
Monday night's whipping winds could spark more explosive fire growth in Los Angeles. At least two dozen people have died so far in the infernos. Danya Bacchus is in the Pacific Palisades with the latest.
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The Altadena, California fire is hitting close to home for a Minneapolis man.
The scope of the devastation is hard to grasp not only for Charles, but for those who are thousands of miles away.
Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hughes fires, are burning across Los Angeles.
A brush fire exploded in size amid powerful winds in northwest Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of at least 30,000 residents in the affluent community of Pacific Palisades.
Thirty-thousand people have been ordered to evacuate as a monster wildfire tears up the California coast. The governor has declared a state of emergency Tuesday night, but the worst is yet to come.
The Palisades and Eaton fires burning in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
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Officials with the Minnesota Incident Command System say the Evergreen Forest Fire, which has scorched 167 acres so far, was first reported on Thursday just east of Pine City, about 70 miles northeast of the Twin Cities.
A wildfire burning in eastern Minnesota has forced the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to close around 4,500 acres of a state forest.
One person has died and more than 100 others evacuated from their homes as wildfires raged through parts of western North Dakota over the weekend.
Firefighters from Connecticut are in Northern Minnesota helping to fight a fire within the Boundary Waters area.
The Superior National Forest says it started Tuesday and is covering about three acres.
As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said it does not know when the pilot's identification will be made public.
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.
Roads and untreated surfaces could be slick, especially north of the Twin Cities, where the greatest accumulations will be about 1 to 3 inches of snow and .10 inches of freezing rain.
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The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said it does not know when the pilot's identification will be made public.
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.
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A small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday afternoon. No one on the ground was hurt.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it has been unable to verify Mark Lanterman's educational and employment background fully after "concerns were raised."
Minnesota lawmakers are considering increasing fees or levying a new charging tax for electric vehicles in an effort to shore up funding for road and bridge repairs.
The national commander of the American Legion has been in Minnesota this week, visiting different posts to talk about a variety of veterans' issues.
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the state.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
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.
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a Tesla lawsuit.
A high-stakes election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has become the most expensive judicial election in American history, but not without controversy.
The bill's author said it stems from reports that Elon Musk is offering people money to sign a petition "against activist judges."
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.
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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 high-stakes election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court will take place this Tuesday. It's the first major statewide race in Wisconsin since President Trump's election. It could also determine the future of abortion and election disputes. Esme Murphy speaks with Anthony Chergosky, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse about what's at stake.
Earlier this month, Democrats in the Minnesota House rejected a GOP plan that would have cut $646 million from the state budget. Lawmakers have until May 19 to pass a balanced budget or they will need to hold a special session to keep the government running. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
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The proposal comes less than a year after a WCCO investigation into tracing crime guns through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' National Tracing Center.
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.
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
Minnesotans are one step closer to seeing cannabis shops popping up in more locations around the state.
A local violence intervention group is on the brink of losing its contract with the city of Minneapolis.
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.
The proposal comes less than a year after a WCCO investigation into tracing crime guns through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' National Tracing Center.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved new contracts with community organizations aimed at reducing violence in the city.
A 54-year-old man pleaded guilty on Thursday in the stabbing of a teen at a Minneapolis recreation center last year.
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 actor 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.
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.
Tani Oluwaseyi scored two goals and Minnesota United FC beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 and wrapped up the month without a loss.
Nico Hischier scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Julius Randle scored 25 points, Anthony Edwards finished with 20 after missing the second quarter due to injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 124-109 on Friday night.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Massachusetts Thursday night when the Minutemen scored the game-winning goal after a controversial no-call.
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Immigration is dominating national headlines these days, but in Minnesota, there is a different debate raging: what rights, if any, should undocumented residents have?
Minnesota has been at the forefront of passing laws to make life for the estimated 81,000 undocumented residents in the state easier.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
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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.
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Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
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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.
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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 Adam Del Rosso says breezy winds will persist into the afternoon with gusts up to 35 mph.
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.
Roads and untreated surfaces could be slick, especially north of the Twin Cities, where the greatest accumulations will be about 1 to 3 inches of snow and .10 inches of freezing rain.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says snow and ice will continue to work across central Minnesota on Sunday.
We have rain moving through parts of the state right now. That rain will change into a wintery mix overnight and linger through Sunday. Lisa Meadows breaks it all down.
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WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says breezy winds will persist into the afternoon with gusts up to 35 mph.