Red, White and Boom back in Minneapolis for first time in 5 years
After a half-decade hiatus, the music, crowds and excitement are back in Mill Ruins Park for the grand return of Red, White and Boom.
Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown.
Jason comes to WCCO from KARE 11, where he worked as a photographer and often wrote, shot, and edited his own stories. He grew up in Eden Prairie, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a reporter in Jacksonville, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When he's off the clock, Jason enjoys exploring the Twin Cities, heading to local breweries, live music, and running around the Chain of Lakes.
After a half-decade hiatus, the music, crowds and excitement are back in Mill Ruins Park for the grand return of Red, White and Boom.
A Minneapolis man was pulled from the St. Croix River east of the Twin Cities Wednesday after reports of a possible drowning, according to officials.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Washington County declared a state of emergency on Friday as flooding in Bayport, MN and Hudson, WI reached moderate levels.
It's a busy downtown weekend with both the U.S. Gymnastics Trials as well as Twin Cities Pride.
Piles of items continued to grow Thursday, at the flood-damaged debris drop off site on the north side of Mankato.
With 1,000 volunteers and 60,000 sandbags filled and distributed, city and county officials said they don't know when this flood fight will end.
Experts believe the Cannon River finally crested in Northfield on Sunday evening, reaching 901.52 feet above sea level.
Grandmas Marathon officials announced on Saturday morning that the race would go on as planned, as the threat for severe weather diminished.
With up to four inches of rain expected through Saturday, officials said they are on alert for flash flooding along the creek.
Heavy rain across northern Minnesota on Tuesday damaged areas in the Superior National Forest, which could impact canoers over the coming days.
When the heat index is close to 100 like it is on Sunday, Como Regional Park Pool in St. Paul acts as a magnet for families looking to beat this heat.
Some areas are already dealing with high water levels and there's a chance for more rain in our future.
The family of a bystander killed during a 2021 police chase in Minneapolis is suing the city and alleging that dangerous pursuits are more common in areas of the city with predominantly Black residents.
St. Cloud State University, one of Minnesota's largest schools, is getting ready to cut close to 90 programs and more than 50 faculty members.