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What's behind the surge in Minnesota's fatal crashes this year? t's no secret that Minnesota's winter of 2023-2024 was unlike many in recent memory. After one of the snowiest winters ever – drivers got a bit of a break this year. No snow and ice should make for safer driving – right? Feb 27
How to watch: Black History Month on CBS News Minnesota All month, WCCO has been featuring stories from your communities, stories of hope, stories of change, stories of perseverance. In celebration of Black History Month​, we're taking a special look back this Thursday evening. Feb 27
Minnesota's political parties will caucus Tuesday, 1 week before primary Voters will head to the polls in Minnesota's presidential primary one week from now, but Tuesday night, it's time to caucus. Feb 27
Owatonna sex offender pleads guilty to threatening to kill minor victim's family A southern Minnesota sex offender pleaded guilty Monday to sending graphic threats​ describing what he planned to do to the family of one of his underage victims. Feb 26
Owatonna blizzard baby celebrates 1st birthday amid historic February warmth "As we were driving there it really just hit me, it's go time," said mom Micah Trautman. "And sliding through the stop sign was kind of like sliding into parenthood." Feb 26
Minnesota farmers rely on seasonal migrant workers to keep state's crops moving President Joe Biden is considering using executive powers to address the crisis at the border. Most likely that would mean restricting access to the asylum program. But what about all those migrant workers who come here legally to work on Minnesota farms? Feb 26
2 Minnesota mushers join forces for their first Iditarod sled dog race Anna Hennessy and Erin Altemus are among 39 mushers who will travel the roughest yet most awe-inspiring terrain over roughly 10 days. Feb 26
Alexandria man, 78, arrested for fatally stabbing woman Angel Rua-Torres was charged with one count of felony murder in the second degree for the stabbing death of 58-year-old Desiree Frederick. Feb 26
Minnesota lawmakers determined to curb opioid deaths Last year, lawmakers allocated more than $200 million to address substance abuse and the opioid crisis, aimed towards prevention, hard reduction, treatment and recovery. This year, the Minnesota Department of Health will give several million dollars in grants for opioid overdose prevention. Feb 26
Grain elevator fire in northwestern Minnesota town leads to water ban, school closures Residents of a small Minnesota town were asked to go without water as firefighters from 17 departments battled a huge blaze that destroyed a grain elevator. Feb 26
"Elderly homeowner" killed in fire near Ely, sheriff's office says A homeowner died in a fire in northern Minnesota earlier this month, authorities said. Feb 26
Winona teacher, track coach charged with sexual misconduct A southeastern Minnesota high school teacher and track coach is accused of having sex with several minor students, court documents filed Thursday reveal. Feb 25
Convoy honoring fallen Burnsville first responders surpasses expectations A convoy started on social media has exceed expectations as hundreds gather from all over to honor the fallen first responders. Feb 24
Woman charged with stabbing, killing 76-year-old Faribault man A 32-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly killing 76-year-old Gary Lehmeyer earlier this month in Faribault. Feb 24
8th annual Guns-N-Hoses Charity Hockey Game honors fallen first responders Firefighters and police officers traded in their uniforms for hockey sticks as the puck dropped at the 8th annual Guns-N-Hoses Charity Hockey Game. Feb 23
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Mayhem erupts at Minneapolis park board meeting in week 3 of workers strike Striking workers showed up on Wednesday night to a Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board meeting to call for a return to the bargaining table — a motion the board voted down. updated 47M ago
Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes Six Olympic athletes are betting on a Minnesota company to help them win gold in Paris. 9H ago
Some Minnesotans now able to apply for pre-approval for cannabis business license People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license. 9H ago
Burnsville woman charged with fatally shooting man, hiding his body in Minneapolis shed Police discovered 70-year-old Michael Riccio's remains inside a shed at a home on the northside last week, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office. 10H ago
24 cited during protest outside Sen. Klobuchar's office in response to Netanyahu's speech The Free Palestine Coalition organized the protest to oppose the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He gave a speech before Congress earlier in the day, which Klobuchar attended. 9H ago
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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. 9H ago
Minnesota mayor and son enter guilty plea for illegally growing hundreds of marijuana plants Former Winnebago Mayor Scott Robertson and his son, Jacob Robertson, both pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree misdemeanor possession of cannabis. 12H ago
Man who shut down Interstate 35 near Faribault had over 40 pounds of meth in his car, charges say A man who held up traffic on Interstate 35 near Faribault for hours on Sunday had more than 40 pounds of meth in his vehicle, charging documents filed in Rice County allege. 16H ago
Man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run in southwestern Minnesota A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man. 16H ago
Minnesota State Fair gears up for 2024 season with job fair The Minnesota State Fair will host a job fair on Wednesday with hopes of hiring numerous job seekers to fill various roles around the fairgrounds. 20H ago
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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
Sheriff: Man ran stop sign, had not been wearing seat belt in deadly Wisconsin crash The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook. Jul 18
Wisconsin mother-daughter farming duo using regenerative agriculture to improve land, cattle health A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water. Jul 17
Panel recommends removing ex-chancellor from Wisconsin college faculty post for making p*rn videos A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment. Jul 15
Wisconsin writer pens novels featuring characters with disabilities "I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner. Jul 11
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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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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. 13H ago
Biden says nothing can get in way of saving democracy, including "personal ambition" President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years. 11H ago
24 cited during protest outside Sen. Klobuchar's office in response to Netanyahu's speech The Free Palestine Coalition organized the protest to oppose the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He gave a speech before Congress earlier in the day, which Klobuchar attended. 9H ago
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. 14H ago 11:07
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. 14H ago 06:10
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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. 1H ago
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. 13H ago
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
MSP Airport flights, Metro Transit and some government agencies affected by global Microsoft outage The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Jul 19
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Burnsville woman charged with fatally shooting man, hiding his body in Minneapolis shed Police discovered 70-year-old Michael Riccio's remains inside a shed at a home on the northside last week, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office. 10H ago
Minnesota mayor and son enter guilty plea for illegally growing hundreds of marijuana plants Former Winnebago Mayor Scott Robertson and his son, Jacob Robertson, both pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree misdemeanor possession of cannabis. 12H ago
St. Paul woman enters Alford plea for Maplewood dognapping Chanessa Gipson, 35, entered the plea for one count of theft for taking a 3-year-old French Bulldog named Pablo from his home on the morning of May 9, 2023. 15H ago
Man who shut down Interstate 35 near Faribault had over 40 pounds of meth in his car, charges say A man who held up traffic on Interstate 35 near Faribault for hours on Sunday had more than 40 pounds of meth in his vehicle, charging documents filed in Rice County allege. 16H ago
Man pleads guilty in fatal hit-and-run in southwestern Minnesota A southwestern Minnesota man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, the victim of which was a 76-year-old man. 16H ago
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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. 14H ago
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
Iowa law banning most abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy takes effect Monday Iowa's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. 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
Minnesota calls, texts to 988 have increased in 2 years since new suicide prevention line launched For two years, three simple numbers have helped countless people struggling with mental health: 988, the national suicide prevention lifeline abbreviated from its original 10 digits to three. Jul 19
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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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Max Kepler's infield single in the 9th gives Twins a 5-4, walk-off win over the NL-leading Phillies Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over Philadelphia Phillies. 9H ago
Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL in opening practice of training camp, AP source says Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL during a drill in the first practice of training camp, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. 10H ago
Who's next in line for a new contract from the Minnesota Vikings? The Minnesota Vikings have spent this offseason rebuilding their defense and solidifying their offense. 20H ago
Salt Lake City named host of 2034 Winter Olympics The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games. 14H ago
Twins lose to Phillies 3-0 as Wheeler throws 7 strong innings Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. Jul 23
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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. 13H ago
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. 14H ago 11:07
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. 14H ago 06:10
With Biden out of the race and Harris in, here's what voters can expect next (part 1) 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. 14H ago 07:02
Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention. Jul 21
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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. 9H ago
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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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
Lovely Thursday in Twin Cities ahead of hot, muggy weekend High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. updated 32M ago
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on July 24, 2024 WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow we should punch up into the low-80s with more sunshine. 9H ago 03:01
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