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University of Minnesota Medical School to expand program to St. Cloud St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus. Dec 8, 2023
Brandon Williams-Gillard found guilty in Duluth drive-by shooting that killed 1, injured another A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer. Dec 8, 2023
New Granite Falls exhibit pays tribute to the memory of Pearl Harbor Diane and Ron fa*gen opened their museum in 2012 as a way to honor Ron's father, who fought in World War II. The hangars are filled with actual planes used in the war. On Pearl Harbor Day, the fa*gens unveiled their latest exhibit. Dec 7, 2023
Nashke Native Games celebrates partnership bringing more of its Ojibwe language games to store shelves Nashke Native Games, founded by local educator Tony Drews, aims to make entertaining games that are focused on teaching and preserving the Ojibwe language and culture. Dec 7, 2023
Man dies at firewood processing facility in central Minnesota, say officials A man was killed after being trapped in machinery at a firewood processing plant. Dec 8, 2023
Bemidji boy, 17, charged with making threats that led district to close area schools A 17-year-old boy in Bemidji has been charged with a felony after he allegedly made threats that prompted area schools to close earlier this week. Dec 7, 2023
Final state flag designs will be displayed at MOA this weekend Minnesotans can get a first-hand look at the six finalist designs for the new state flag at the Mall of America this weekend. Dec 7, 2023
Talking Points: Climate change is altering what farming zone Minnesota falls into Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. Dec 6, 2023
Threats against schools, Jewish facilities in Minnesota part of swatting attempts, BCA says Authorities in Minnesota say they are investigating dozens of threats against schools and "Jewish facilities" on Wednesday, though none of the threats have been credible. Dec 6, 2023
Minnesota has a $2.4 billion surplus, but a deficit could be looming, state budget officials say Minnesota's budget surplus estimated to be $2.4B, up $808M from original projection. However, future economic forecasts say a deficit may be looming. Dec 6, 2023
How common are cougars in central Minnesota? The death of a cougar on a Twin Cities highway, along with a recent sighting in Minneapolis, may have metro residents wondering if the large cats are becoming more common in the area. Dec 6, 2023
Bemidji boy arrested after threats led district to close area schools Wednesday, police say A boy is in custody for allegedly making threats that led Bemidji Area Schools to make Wednesday an e-learning day. Dec 6, 2023
Bianca Virnig wins state representative special election Virnig received 58% of the vote and defeated Republican Cynthia Lonnquist. Dec 5, 2023
Minnesota braces for threat of feral pigs from Canada: "They leave a mess" WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and a Canadian professor about the threat feral pigs pose to our state. Dec 5, 2023
Minnesota's new state seal has been chosen — and it has a loon Minnesota's new state seal has been chosen. Dec 5, 2023
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Jhonattan Vegas wins the 3M Open with a closing birdie, his first victory in 7 years Jhonattan Vegas won for the first time in nearly seven years, holing a 3-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Max Greyserman at the 3M Open. 2H ago
Fuel spill closes Highway 169 northbound in St. Louis Park A fuel spill has closed a stretch of highway in the west metro Monday morning. 2H ago
Minneapolis police call for backup after violent weekend Since Thursday, two men have been killed in shootings, a third killed in a stabbing and seven more injured from gunfire. 11H ago
Man fatally stabbed during Minneapolis house party, police say A house party in Minneapolis took a violent turn early Sunday when a fight led to a fatal stabbing, police said. Jul 28
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday. Jul 27
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Bicyclist killed in crash northwest of Twin Cities A bicyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Wright County Sunday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said. 19M ago
Polk County 911 line operational again The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Sunday afternoon its phone lines have been restored after earlier issues caused 911 calls to be diverted to another county. 18H ago
ATV passenger killed in northern Minnesota crash A passenger on an ATV was killed in a crash on a northern Minnesota trail Saturday afternoon, and the driver was briefly hospitalized. 14H ago
Trump supporters wait for hours in scorching heat ahead of St. Cloud rally Supporters lined the block around St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena for hours in scorching heat ahead of the first joint appearance by Trump and Vance in Minnesota. Jul 27
St. Cloud welcomes thousands for Trump-Vance rally at Herb Brooks Arena Former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance will hold their first joint presidential rally in Minnesota on Saturday night at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena. Jul 27
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2 killed in northwestern Wisconsin crash; speed and alcohol likely factors, sheriff says Two women were killed in a single-vehicle crash in northwestern Wisconsin Saturday night, and authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors. Jul 28
Wisconsin man fled to Ireland to avoid Capitol riot prison term, charges say A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. Jul 27
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps for Vice President Harris in Wisconsin Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin. Jul 27
Goin' to the Lake: Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames are in Shell Lake WCCO's next Goin' to the Lake begins Thursday as Chris Shaffer and Joseph Dames head to Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Jul 26
Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely. Jul 22
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Minneapolis city, community leaders say new ordinance aims to decrease number of vacant, hazardous buildings City and community leaders in Minneapolis on Monday detailed an ordinance that they hope will reduce the amount of hazardous vacant buildings. Jul 22
Ukrainian medical student training with U of M to bring help back to home country Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine. Jul 21
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game. Jul 18
Portion of Plymouth Avenue to be renamed to "Spike Moss Way," honoring civil rights activist Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue. Jul 13
MACV unveils Arlington House, with 10 units for veterans experiencing homelessness Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness. Jul 9
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Iowa's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect, prohibiting procedures before many women know they're pregnant Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy. 52M ago
Trump ramps up attacks amid wave of support for Harris Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail over the weekend, with just over three months to Election Day. 3H ago 02:33
Biden proposes major Supreme Court reforms as controversies continue President Biden is calling on Congress to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices and establish an ethics code for them. He also wants Congress to ratify a constitutional amendment limiting presidential immunity. 3H ago
Minnesota Democrats say Harris has brought renewed energy to party It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country. 10H ago
Minnesota Democrats say Harris has brought renewed energy to party It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country. 10H ago 02:31
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Target touts new denim trade-in program as sustainable back-to-school shopping option Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase. 45M ago
Delta flight canceled? Here's how to get your money back post-CrowdStrike meltdown Days after the massive IT meltdown that led to thousands of canceled flights across the United States, Delta Air Lines says normal operations should finally resume on Thursday. Jul 25
Delta fliers at MSP Airport still frustrated, despite matters improving Fewer Delta passengers are fighting to find a flight Wednesday. You can see the difference at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as the carrier's CEO says the airline has largely recovered from the outsized impact it experienced from last week's CrowdStrike outage. Jul 24
As Delta cancellations continue, here are your passenger rights As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport. Jul 23
Days after CrowdStrike outage, North Carolina woman still stuck at MSP Airport A North Carolina woman is still trying to get home after last week's CrowdStrike outage waylaid her at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Jul 22
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Man fatally stabbed during Minneapolis house party, police say A house party in Minneapolis took a violent turn early Sunday when a fight led to a fatal stabbing, police said. Jul 28
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday. Jul 27
St. John's University student severely injured after stabbing outside his home A St. John's University student is seriously hurt after his family said he was stabbed while on a late-night walk near his home. 15H ago
Man shot at St. Paul bus stop in critical condition, police say A man in his 20s is in critical condition after a shooting on Saturday afternoon at a bus stop near one of St. Paul's most busy intersections. Jul 27
Wisconsin man fled to Ireland to avoid Capitol riot prison term, charges say A Wisconsin man fled to Ireland and sought asylum to avoid a prison sentence for joining a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, federal authorities allege in a court filing Tuesday. Jul 27
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Iowa's 6-week abortion ban goes into effect, prohibiting procedures before many women know they're pregnant Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy. 52M ago
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here" As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. Jul 25
Measles confirmed in 3 unvaccinated Twin Cities children, health department says Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said. Jul 25
Spokes Fighting Strokes bringing adaptive cycling across the country, with stop in Minnesota Nineteen years ago, Dan Zimmerman's life changed forever. A stroke left his outlook grim. Now, he is the founder of Spokes Fighting Strokes, a nonprofit spreading awareness about the benefits of adaptive cycling. Jul 24
What is swimmer's itch and how do you treat it? Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out. Jul 23
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"Kamala IS brat": Celebrities endorse Harris for president Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States. Jul 23
Minneapolis out of the running to host Sundance Film Festival Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth. Jul 19
Bob Newhart, star of "The Bob Newhart Show," dies at age 94 Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94. Jul 18
Crews work to transform Harriet Island for Minnesota Yacht Club Festival From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers. Jul 17
MC Lyte, Rakim to headline St. Paul's 2024 Rondo Days celebration Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists. Jul 17
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Jhonattan Vegas wins the 3M Open with a closing birdie, his first victory in 7 years Jhonattan Vegas won for the first time in nearly seven years, holing a 3-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Max Greyserman at the 3M Open. 2H ago
Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Twins past the Tigers, 5-0 Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers. 2H ago
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier talks 2nd Olympics games: "The goal is always gold" WCCO's Marielle Mohs sat down with Lynx forward Napheesa Collier ahead of her second Olympic appearance. 3H ago
Paris organizers apologize for offense caused by opening ceremony act Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper." 1H ago
Simone Biles dominates Olympic qualifying round despite injury Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead. 23H ago
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Minnesota Democrats say Harris has brought renewed energy to party It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country. 10H ago
Minnesota Democrats say Harris has brought renewed energy to party It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country. 10H ago 02:31
What's next for Minnesota voters as the presidential race hits reset An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race. Jul 24
With Biden out of the race and Harris in, here’s what voters can expect next (part 3) An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race. Jul 24 06:10
With Biden out of the race and Harris in, here’s what voters can expect next (part 2) An unprecedented race takes another dramatic turn as President Biden drops from the race and Vice President Kamala Harris seemingly sets in his place. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives deeper into the shifting race. Jul 24 11:07
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Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster offers thrills and beautiful views of Lake Superior Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister. Jul 24
Classic car museum near Buffalo keeps pieces of history out of the junkyard Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo. Jul 10
This unique sport keeps a small Minnesota town connected When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle. Jul 3
How a northern Minnesota town became known as the "Home of Bigfoot" The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot. Jun 27
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
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What is swimmer's itch and how do you treat it? Kids can find all sorts of things in the water, but it's what you can't see that can stick with swimmers once they get out. Jul 23
Is it possible to get too much sun? How can you know what's enough? It's the height of July and primetime in America for swimming, fishing and, in some cases, sunburns. This is the time of year when it's easy to get too much sun. Jul 22
Do energy drinks cause heart issues? Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts. Jul 18
Why do mosquitoes buzz? The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question. Jul 17
Why does it hurt so much to hit your funny bone? The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer. Jul 15
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New food, drinks and vendors for 2024 Minnesota State Fair The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here. Jul 9 40 photos
Gallery: Twin Cities Pride celebrates 50 years Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade. Jun 30 9 photos
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
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Weather NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report for Minnesota from July 29, 2024 Monday will kick off a hot and humid week, with an unsettled weather pattern bringing multiple chances for storms in the coming days. 2H ago 02:49
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
Summer weather continues with hot, humid, unsettled week in Minnesota Monday will kick off a hot and humid week, with an unsettled weather pattern bringing multiple chances for storms in the coming days. 2H ago
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from July 29, 2024 The week ahead looks hot and humid, with an unsettled weather pattern in place, too. 4H ago 03:26
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Sunday, July 28, 2024 Storms tonight and into tomorrow as we stay hot and humid. 11H ago 03:56
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Latest Videos 4 things to know from July 29, 2024 Minneapolis is upping patrols with the help of local and federal partners after a violent and deadly weekend in the city, and more. 2H ago 01:32
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report for Minnesota from July 29, 2024 Monday will kick off a hot and humid week, with an unsettled weather pattern bringing multiple chances for storms in the coming days. 2H ago 02:49
Lynx’s Napheesa Collier says 2nd Olympic games is “huge milestone” Marielle Mohs sat down with Lynx star Napheesa Collier ahead of her second Olympics. 3H ago 01:51
A violent weekend in Minneapolis, and more headlines Minneapolis police are reeling from a violent weekend, plus more of the day’s top stories. 3H ago 05:10
Highway 169 northbound in St. Louis Park closed due to fuel spill A fuel spill has closed a stretch of highway in the west metro Monday morning. 3H ago 01:14
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