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The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
Has this happened to you: You make a new password, but then you forget it. So, you reset it. But soon you forget that password as well, starting painful loop of repeatedly making new passwords that you struggle to remember.
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
The reopening of the fishing season has many wondering what the best conditions for fishing actually are – not only weather conditions, but even down to the hour of the day.
The first 100 days are a presidential milestone and a benchmark that dates back almost a century.
Tulip season is just beginning in Minnesota, a sign of incoming warmth.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting near Beech Street and Frank Street.
From a young age, Greta Myers had dreams of being an Olympian. She just didn't know what sport would take her there.
Last October, Johnson was driving back from a routine tire appointment when her brakes stopped and she saw smoke. Next thing she knew, her 2020 Kia Sportage, which she'd only owned for one year, engulfed in flames.
It's Minnesota's oldest — and one of its largest art fairs. The Edina Art fair brings tens of thousands of art lovers together each year for a chance to purchase something that's one of a kind.
Two Minnesota men working for 21 Days of Peace, a nonprofit funded by Minnesota Legislature, have been federally charged in relation to a shooting that occurred in March, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
Nearly a year ago, the Rapidan Dam and surrounding area were hit by major flooding. It cost one family their home and damaged infrastructure in the area.
A woman is in jail after a mobile home fire in Beltrami County, Minnesota, that "appears to be an arson," according to the sheriff's office.
Andrew Karels died on Monday, state officials say. He served nearly 10 years with the Amboy Fire Department and was the unit's medical officer.
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after an acid spill at a chicken facility in central Minnesota Friday morning, police said.
Authorities say a teenage girl missing from central Minnesota for more than a month may have run away with a 23-year-old man.
A Wisconsin man doing time for trying to kill his mother was convicted Wednesday of strangling his cellmate to death.
The three-day Epic Bike Fest in northern Wisconsin features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
A driver on a utility task vehicle (UTV) struck a squad vehicle near Dresser, Wisconsin, with a Polk County deputy and K-9 inside, authorities say.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man who's experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
As the Hubert Humphrey Job Corps Center in Saint Paul prepares to close its doors, dozens of young adults are facing an uncertain future. The closure leaves many without housing, education, or other skills needed to succeed in the workforce.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
Lawmakers have been urgently working to balance a budget since the regular session ended on May 19.
President Trump and Elon Musk had a very public falling out that ended with Musk calling for Trump's impeachment.
The law requires agencies in Minnesota to trace crime guns. And to check an often overlooked box to share that trace information state-wide.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
Hospitality and tourism are a vital part of Minnesota's economy, but there's fear tariffs will take a toll as the state heads into its busy season.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting near Beech Street and Frank Street.
Two Minnesota men working for 21 Days of Peace, a nonprofit funded by Minnesota Legislature, have been federally charged in relation to a shooting that occurred in March, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota.
A jury found Derrick Thompson guilty of killing five young women in a high-speed south Minneapolis crash in June of 2023.
A woman is in jail after a mobile home fire in Beltrami County, Minnesota, that "appears to be an arson," according to the sheriff's office.
Park police will patrol the area between 8 p.m. and midnight every day through June 22.
Officials say families could have been exposed to measles at the Mall of America because of an unvaccinated child.
Six hundred Allina doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who work in primary care are asking for a new contract with more work-life balance.
Two more cases of Measles have been confirmed in Minnesota, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to four, according to the Department of Health.
All of Minnesota is under an air quality alert through Monday evening, which is when the heaviest haze could set in.
A Minnesota woman is advocating for patients with FTD, a certain type of dementia that impacts impulse control and self-awareness.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
After years of delays caused by the pandemic, a trio of towering sculptures blending birds, homes and the neighborhood's diversity has taken flight in St. Paul.
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound.
From a young age, Greta Myers had dreams of being an Olympian. She just didn't know what sport would take her there.
Addison Barger hit a two-run home run, Bo Bichette had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 for their fifth straight victory.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The agreement brings a seismic shift to hundreds of schools that were forced to reckon with the reality that their players are the ones producing the billions in TV and other revenue.
The Steelers have agreed to terms with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
Thousands of state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.
If the budget standoff continues through the end of this month at the Minnesota Capitol, there will be a state government shutdown on July 1 — the first time that's happened since 2011.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
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 photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including everything you need to know about an air quality alert that'll be in effect until 11 p.m.
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.
Sunday will start off sunny but end rainy and windy. The wind will pull down wildfire smoke from the northwest, placing Minnesota under an air quality alert until 11 p.m.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including everything you need to know about an air quality alert in Minnesota that'll be in effect until 11 p.m.
We had some rain, but the afternoon storms have died down. That's not the end of our rain chances today. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and explains when we could see an air quality alert.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including everything you need to know about an air quality alert that'll be in effect until 11 p.m.
Many lawmakers worked through the weekend to prepare the finishing touches to the state's budget. WCCO's Caroline Cummings spoke with Rep. Lisa Demuth about Monday's special session and all the chaos that led up to this moment.
On WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m., Rep. Angie Craig joined WCCO's Caroline Cummings to discuss President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and what it may mean for Minnesotans.
Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? On WCCO Sunday Morning, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield talks with a foster care advocate about the benefits and impacts of fostering in Minnesota.
The Dakota History Museum is hosting a special free family event at the Children's Exhibit at Lawshe on June 14th.