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Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Four in five aspiring homeowners say the expenses from down payments and closing costs are a significant obstacle to owning a home, according to a new survey.
Nearly seven years after a Minnesota sheriff's deputy killed their son, a family is receiving a settlement of $4.5 million.
Dope Roots Cannafest for Women aims to connect women-owned brands with consumers in a space curated specifically for women.
Instead of the whole county being alerted, there are now six smaller zones that will only be notified if a warning is issued in that area.
Owners Aaron Meyerring and Stephanie Meyerring said new plans to redesign Franklin Avenue would disrupt their years of success.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's administration vows the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
As Trump threatens to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, Walz will outline the impacts of such cuts to Minnesota families and students.
A police chase turned deadly late Monday night in Minnesota after a fleeing motorcyclist struck a pickup truck.
A 7-year-old girl remains hospitalized after being found unresponsive in a Minnesota YMCA pool this weekend during a swimming lesson.
Democrat David Gottfried is poised to win the special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat, locking Minnesota House in a balance of power tie.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Police in Hudson, Wisconsin, say they made a shocking discovery following an hourslong standoff overnight Thursday.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's administration vows the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Minnesota gun safety advocates hope proposals to require safe storage of firearms and boost funding for violence prevention programs that didn't pass the Legislature last year will get a fresh look at the state capitol.
A bill at the Minnesota Capitol would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials. It comes as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up deportations of people without legal status. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains.
Voters have decided Democrat David Gottfried will represent the Roseville and Shoreview area. That means the House will return to a rare 67-67 tie.
Minnesota leaders are sounding the alarm on what President Trump’s cuts to the Education Department will mean for children locally.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The grocery chain released a statement Friday announcing it intends to shutter the location on March 26, citing staffing and financial challenges.
Minnesota, along with Michigan and New York, are at risk of getting slapped with a 25% surcharge for electricity from Ontario if President Trump's ongoing tariff war doesn't end by Monday.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office dismissed charges after the suspect, 38-year-old Jeremy Sherman, died.
Robert Davis was the last person to see his girlfriend Barbara Lenz alive before she vanished in 1989, Iowa investigators said.
According to the complaint, the victim's mother heard yelling and looked outside to see her son leaning into the passenger side of a vehicle, appearing to be "half in and half out," as the vehicle accelerated.
Minneapolis police are searching for the gunman who shot and wounded an armed security guard working with a community organization.
A police chase turned deadly late Monday night in Minnesota after a fleeing motorcyclist struck a pickup truck.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added two more diseases to the list of conditions for which newborns are typically screened.
In Minnesota, snowfall is a fact of life, even in March and April. But shoveling snow puts a higher workload on some peoples' hearts.
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee replacement, she is eyeing one more trip to the Olympics.
One of the Twin Cities is welcoming dozens of sporting events, shows and St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The No. 2 seed Eastview Lightning are back in the Minnesota State Girls Basketball Tournament for the first time in six years, defeating Anoka 62-39 on Wednesday.
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has agreed to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Alex Vasko scored twice and the Ottawa Charge had a big 3-2 win over the Minnesota Frost on Tuesday night.
Matt Boldy scored the winner in a shootout to give the Minnesota Wild a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down. Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts.
COPAL is one of hundreds of groups across the U.S. forming a modern-day underground railroad network of support.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
The Minnesota Attorney General is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
Outside of learning what new foods will end up a stick, there might not be greater anticipation from Minnesota State Fairgoers than finding out who will headline at the Grandstand.
Why do we get bored? How should we overcome it? Good Question.
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.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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 Chris Shaffer says temperatures will warm to the 60s tomorrow but there will be a bit of a breeze.
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.
Instead of the whole county being alerted, there are now six smaller zones that will only be notified if a warning is issued in that area.
Severe weather season is right around the corner and the National Weather Service is improving how warnings are relayed here in Hennepin County. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us the changes starting next week.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including what you need to know about this weekend's storm.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will warm to the 60s tomorrow but there will be a bit of a breeze.
A movement celebrating women in cannabis is coming to Minneapolis. Dope Roots Cannafest for Women aims to connect women-owned brands with consumers in a space curated specifically for women. Reg Chapman has more.
Nearly 7 years after a Minnesota sheriff's deputy killed their son, a family is receiving a settlement of $4.5 million. WCCO's David Schuman spoke to the man's father about how the money will be put to use for good.
Severe weather season is right around the corner and the National Weather Service is improving how warnings are relayed here in Hennepin County. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us the changes starting next week.
A bill at the Minnesota Capitol would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials. It comes as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up deportations of people without legal status. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains.