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A woman is in serious condition after a shooting near an encampment A shooting near 28th and Park has left a woman with a life-threatening injury. 3H ago
Health, Wellness Highlight Juneteenth Celebrations in Twin Cities As Juneteenth celebrations​ finished last-minute preparations Saturday, a relatively new type of movement was already underway in Golden Valley. 11H ago
Police investigate a body found in a St. Paul parking ramp St. Paul police responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on Saturday after a body was found on a parking ramp near in St. Paul. 14H ago
Minnesota National Guard families prepare for Father's Day calls from dads overseas Minnesotans will celebrate dads this weekend. But some Father's Day celebrations will have to wait until more than 500 Minnesota National Guard members come home from Kuwait. Jun 14
University of Minnesota Regents Approve Biggest Tuition Hike in a Decade During Thursday's Board of Regents meeting, the board at the U of M approved a 4.5% tuition increase for students attending the school's Twin Cities' campus. Jun 14
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Up to half-foot of rain set to impact already high water levels Some areas are already dealing with high water levels and there's a chance for more rain in our future. 7H ago
An excessive heat watch is in effect for Sunday afternoon You can expect a scorcher of a Father's Day weekend, followed by more storms late next week. 16H ago
Rochester day care worker used pizza cutter to slash toddler's face, charges state A 26-year-old Pipestone woman is in custody and facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a toddler with a pizza cutter Thursday inside a Rochester day care center. Jun 14
Man to be sentenced in fentanyl poisoning death of Red Wing teen Jaydon Neuffer The man responsible for a Minnesota teen's fentanyl overdose death will be sentenced on Friday. 16H ago
Minnesota secures over $200 million in funding for sustainable biomanufacturing facility Minnesota has secured over $200 million in funding to finance a new 500,000-square-foot sustainable biomanufacturing facility in Marshall. Jun 14
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Wisconsin Supreme Court keeps ban on mobile absentee voting sites in place for now The Wisconsin Supreme Court has kept a lower court's ruling banning the use of mobile voting sites in the upcoming presidential election in place for now, a win for Republicans. Jun 12
Americans celebrate Flag Day every year. The holiday started in Wisconsin. Each June, Waubeka, Wisconsin, venerates one of the nation's more enduring symbols with a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans. Jun 12
Police update number of people injured in Madison rooftop shooting to 12 Police now say at least a dozen people were hurt in a shooting at a party in Wisconsin's capital city. More than 25 people were at the party on the roof of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Madison early Sunday when shots were fired. Jun 11
Nearly 125 years ago, the "New Richmond Cyclone" tore through Wisconsin Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history. Jun 7
Wisconsin Democrats hope for more legislative power with new district maps Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years. Jun 4
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A local bakery is helping raise funds for the LGBTQ+ community During pride month one local bakery is helping to raise funds to support Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community. 8H ago
Moments of excitement and grief as Deshaun Hill's teammates walk the stage without him North High students walked the stage Friday night. A notable absence, Deshaun Hill Jr. 18H ago
How a Twin Cities community came together to honor life of Eli Hart: "They've forever changed our lives" After years of work, a lasting tribute and community landmark is almost finished in the community of Mound. Jun 13
The "Spot Saver" is solving a parking problem for people who use wheelchairs Most places having handicapped parking spots, but it doesn't necessarily mean people who use wheelchairs are able to park. Jun 12
How Donovan Harmel is mentoring the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ community through sobriety Donovan Harmel walked in one of the first Pride parades in Minneapolis, and over the years has watched the LGBTQ+ and sober community grow. Jun 11
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Abortion, wigs for cancer patients, IVF: Health insurance coverage changes in Minnesota This session, the Minnesota Legislature approved new coverage requirements for health insurance plans in an effort to reduce out-of-pocket care costs. Jun 14
Minnesota governor calls SCOTUS bump stock ruling "reckless" Minnesota leaders are speaking out on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court decided to overturn a federal rule banning bump stocks, the type of device used during the country's deadliest mass shooting in 2017. Jun 14
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks. Jun 14
Who gets Minneapolis' 5-cent bag fee money? Has it made an environmental impact? Bag fees are an attempt to get you to think twice before using one after Minnesota essentially banned a ban on single-use bags seven years ago. It's something more than a dozen other states have done as well. Jun 14
Do bag fees actually help reduce waste? It's been three years since Minneapolis implemented a 5-cent bag fee. But has it actually reduced plastic waste? And how much money has it generated? And where do the proceeds go? Erin Hassanzadeh investigates. Jun 13 02:38
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University of Minnesota Regents Approve Biggest Tuition Hike in a Decade During Thursday's Board of Regents meeting, the board at the U of M approved a 4.5% tuition increase for students attending the school's Twin Cities' campus. Jun 14
Who gets Minneapolis' 5-cent bag fee money? Has it made an environmental impact? Bag fees are an attempt to get you to think twice before using one after Minnesota essentially banned a ban on single-use bags seven years ago. It's something more than a dozen other states have done as well. Jun 14
Reconstruction of Minneapolis' Hennepin Avenue placing some Uptown businesses in peril Customers aren't "digging" the front-end loaders along one of Minneapolis' busiest corridors, and small businesses are paying the price. Jun 13
What's driving up car insurance prices? New numbers out on Wednesday show prices on all items rose about 3% year-over-year last month. But car insurance prices jumped a whopping 20%. Jun 12
Proposal in St. Paul could limit fast food drive-thrus at new developments A proposal could pump the brakes on drive-thru fast food in Minnesota's capitol city. Jun 12
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A woman is in serious condition after a shooting near an encampment A shooting near 28th and Park has left a woman with a life-threatening injury. 3H ago
Police investigate a body found in a St. Paul parking ramp St. Paul police responded to a call just after 5 a.m. on Saturday after a body was found on a parking ramp near in St. Paul. 14H ago
Former MSP Airport Chick-fil-A manager pleads guilty to stealing $144K, spending money on Only Fans A former Chick-fil-A manager at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $150,000 from the restaurant. Jun 14
Rochester day care worker used pizza cutter to slash toddler's face, charges state A 26-year-old Pipestone woman is in custody and facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a toddler with a pizza cutter Thursday inside a Rochester day care center. Jun 14
Man to be sentenced in fentanyl poisoning death of Red Wing teen Jaydon Neuffer The man responsible for a Minnesota teen's fentanyl overdose death will be sentenced on Friday. 16H ago
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Infectious bird flu survived milk pasteurization in lab test. Here's what to know. An experiment found "small but detectable" amounts of infectious H5N1 virus in milk after it was pasteurized for 15 seconds. Jun 14
What is Wall Pilates? And does it work? Pilates promises to give you a full-body workout right in the comfort of your own home. And for the latest adaptation of the fitness trend, all you need is a mat and a wall. Jun 13
Minnesota family featured in new Amazon docuseries covering end-of-life A Blaine woman and her family will be featured in Amazon Prime's new six-episode docuseries, "Take Me Out Feet First." The docuseries follows individuals advocating for end-of-life options. Jun 12
Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12
How does fatherhood change men? In more ways than you might think. This weekend, Americans will celebrate the fathers in their lives. While they've likely had a big influence on their kids, they might not realize their kids influenced them early in life. Jun 11
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Forget Las Vegas Sphere, Minneapolis' North Loop will soon have "Square" Dubbed Royalston Square, a new event space intends to use projectors to transport visitors to any number of locations — art museums, deep under the sea, and even into outer space. Jun 14
Princess Kate shares health update, announces first public appearance Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life. Jun 14
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour causes seismic activity in Scotland Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium. Jun 13
These 3 Minnesota neighborhoods have underrated nightlife, according to a new survey Wealth of Geeks, a pop culture and lifestyle website, surveyed 3000 people to find the country's Top 100 Underrated Nightlife Neighborhoods​. Jun 13
Four Tops singer sues Michigan hospital for racial discrimination, says they didn't believe his identity Alexander Morris, the lead singer of the Four Tops, filed a lawsuit against a Michigan hospital, a nurse and security guard after he was treated like he was mentally ill after he told them he was in the legendary Motown group. Jun 12
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Twins-A's postponed, split doubleheader scheduled for Sunday The game between the Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather and a day-night doubleheader was scheduled for Sunday. 7H ago
Twins beat Athletics 6-2 with help from Ryan's pitching, Correa's homers Joe Ryan struck out five in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa had a two-run homer among his three hits as the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2. Jun 13
Twins send Alex Kirilloff back to Triple-A and recall Austin Martin The Minnesota Twins have sent struggling outfielder Alex Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul and recalled multi-position player Austin Martin to take his place. Jun 13
Twins in awe of Royce Lewis' grand return to the game: "He's a special talent" Royce Lewis saw the first-pitch sinker and launched it with a powerful swing into the second deck at Target Field, a two-run home run that stretched Minnesota's lead in the sixth inning before the game against Colorado tensed up for a bit. Jun 13
St. Thomas men's basketball coaches have special ties to NBA Finals teams The Minnesota Timberwolves may be out of the running for the NBA championship, but two Minnesota coaches still have high stakes in the finals match-up. Jun 13
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Does Trump's criminal conviction matter to voters? In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts. Jun 6
Ticks may be worse after the mild winter. Here's what you need to know about tick-borne disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. May 29
What you need to know about tick-borne disease (part 1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District. May 29 06:39
What you need to know about tick-borne disease (part 3) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses. May 29 07:00
What you need to know about tick-borne disease (part 2) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets. May 29 08:20
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Finding Minnesota

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Knapp's Cave in Scandia isn't just a beautiful kayaking spot — it has a rich history too Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River. May 29
A reptile zoo in southeastern Minnesota celebrates 15 years of captivating visitors Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over. May 23
Atwater Karting Speedway celebrates 25 years of competitive go-kart races It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license. May 15
Owners opening old Jordan Brewery's caves to the public Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century. May 8
How a century-old cattle barn became a big Minnesota wedding venue John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties. May 1
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What is Wall Pilates? And does it work? Pilates promises to give you a full-body workout right in the comfort of your own home. And for the latest adaptation of the fitness trend, all you need is a mat and a wall. Jun 13
How does fatherhood change men? In more ways than you might think. This weekend, Americans will celebrate the fathers in their lives. While they've likely had a big influence on their kids, they might not realize their kids influenced them early in life. Jun 11
What are the benefits of a four-day workweek? A survey of 100 CEOs found that nearly a third of them are exploring the idea of a four-day, or four-and-a-half-day, workweek. Jun 10
How did Twin Cities Pride get started? It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way. Jun 7
Why do men have a lower life expectancy? June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women. Jun 5
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Storms roll through Minnesota Wednesday, bringing damage to some areas Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns. Jun 13 11 photos
Your photos of the northern lights in Minnesota: May 10, 2024 Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades. May 11 27 photos
Double rainbow over Minnesota: April 11, 2024 Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday. Apr 12 17 photos
Images from Nicolae Miu's Apple River stabbing trial Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom. Apr 11 74 photos
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos
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Weather NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday June 15, 2024 WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that tomorrow will be a rough one. We will have extreme heat throughout the day with feels like temps close to the triple digits. Then as we head into the beginning of the work week our chance of rain returns throughout Monday and Tuesday. By Wednesday the humidity and temps fall back down. 3H ago 04:00
What is Next Weather? 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. Jun 10, 2022
Up to half-foot of rain set to impact already high water levels Some areas are already dealing with high water levels and there's a chance for more rain in our future. 7H ago
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast for Saturday June 15, 2024 WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will be hot and humid. Feels like temps will be in the 90s to 100 range. It'll be key to make sure you are staying cool and staying hydrated. The chance for rain does come back as we head into the week. Temps do cool off by mid week. 7H ago 04:31
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday June 15, 2024 WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that steamy days and stormy days are in our future. We are in a next weather alert and Sunday we have a chance to hit the 90s. The heat will be a concern. The storms the come back around early in the week. By Wednesday the temps and humidity does drop a bit. 8H ago 03:27
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Latest Videos NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Saturday June 15, 2024 WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that tomorrow will be a rough one. We will have extreme heat throughout the day with feels like temps close to the triple digits. Then as we head into the beginning of the work week our chance of rain returns throughout Monday and Tuesday. By Wednesday the humidity and temps fall back down. 3H ago 04:00
Muslims across Minnesota are getting ready to celebrate Eid-al-Adha Preparations for Eid-al-Adha are underway at the Mall of America while Minnesotans across the state are getting ready to celebrate. 3H ago 02:01
Woman seriously hurt in shooting near encapment A woman suffered a life-threatening gun shot wound just after 6 p.m. Saturday. Police say it happened near an encampment at 28th and Columbus 4H ago 00:16
MPD are asking for help finding an 8-year-old Kaiyan Wright was last seen around 4p.m. Saturday. He was riding an electric scooter. 6H ago 00:34
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast for Saturday June 15, 2024 WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will be hot and humid. Feels like temps will be in the 90s to 100 range. It'll be key to make sure you are staying cool and staying hydrated. The chance for rain does come back as we head into the week. Temps do cool off by mid week. 7H ago 04:31
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