Minnesota State Patrol trooper accused of sexually assaulting girl
A Minnesota State Patrol Trooper is accused of sexually assaulting a girl, according to charges filed Friday.
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Man charged in Minneapolis mass shooting that killed 4, injured 1
A man has been charged with multiple counts of murder in a mass shooting in Minneapolis that left four people dead and a fifth injured.
Bregman's HR, Devers' 2-RBI single help Red Sox beat Twins 6-1
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday night as Triston Casas appeared to sustain a serious left knee injury.
Vietnam 50 Years Later: Leng Wong, Minnesota's first Hmong refugee
The Hmong diaspora to Minnesota started nearly 50 years ago with one man: Leng Wong. He fled his home of Laos, arriving at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, in the bitter cold, on Feb. 7, 1976.
Boys volleyball surges in first year as league sport in Minnesota
Boys volleyball has been and continues to be on the rise in Minnesota.
Jill Sobule dead in Woodbury house fire, publicist says
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Sobule died in a house fire early Thursday morning in Woodbury, Minnesota, her publicist has confirmed.
Here's how a Minnesota man changed his life
From career criminal to college graduate, Rolando Ruiz escaped a world of drugs and crime to become an example of what turning your life around can look like.
Family seeks accountability after state patrol trooper crashed into brothers
"We'd like some accountability," said Baylie Lesnick. "We'd like maybe an apology. We'd like something. We'd like acknowledgement. I just don't understand how you can be so unaware that you hit a kid."
Minnesota State system braces for budget reductions and tuition hikes
The Board of Trustees governing the Minnesota State system has discussed tuition increases ranging from 3.5 to 9% in each of the next year to plug budget shortfalls.
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Ahead of mosquito season, ticks are already out in Minnesota
While early predictions have warned of a potential surge in mosquito numbers this summer, some are sounding the alarm on a different bloodsucker – ticks are back in business in parts of Minnesota.
Flood concerns in Minnesota raising questions about insurance coverage
Springtime in Minnesota typically means melting snowpack and eyes on flood-prone rivers. But a rise in extreme rain events is adding to concerns and questions about insurance coverage.
6 tornadoes confirmed in Minnesota, Wisconsin after severe storms
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin were hit by tornadoes during Monday night's severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed.
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Minnesota trooper facing state and federal charges in sex crime case
A Minnesota State Patrol Trooper is accused of sexually assaulting a girl, according to charges filed Friday. Prosecutors are calling the case "appalling" and "horrifying." WCCO’s Ubah Ali talks with experts about how to recognize red flags and protect children.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast from May 2, 2025
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will be in the high 60s on Saturday, with even warmer temps on Sunday.
How Minnesota parents persevered to make boys volleyball a league sport
WCCO’s Mike Max shares the story of two volleyball mothers and their perseverance to get boys volleyball sanctioned by the Minnesota State High School League.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. forecast from May 2, 2025
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we may hit the 70s next week.
Minnesota sees a spike in interest for boys volleyball, here's why
Boys volleyball has been and continues to be on the rise in Minnesota. WCCO's Ren Clayton explains why.
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Bregman's HR, Devers' 2-RBI single help Red Sox beat Twins 6-1
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday night as Triston Casas appeared to sustain a serious left knee injury.
Boys volleyball surges in first year as league sport in Minnesota
Boys volleyball has been and continues to be on the rise in Minnesota.
How a Minneapolis teacher is providing opportunities for local hoopers
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football staffers
The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State athletic department employees for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games, including men's and women's basketball games involving the Cyclones.
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach after 29 seasons
Gregg Popovich, whose tenure as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs included five NBA championships, will remain as team president.
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Why are the first 100 days of a presidency important?
The first 100 days are a presidential milestone and a benchmark that dates back almost a century.
Why do tulips bloom early?
Tulip season is just beginning in Minnesota, a sign of incoming warmth.
What are the laws for work zones in Minnesota?
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
Is Minnesota on pace for 100% clean energy in 15 years?
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
How accurate are hospital TV shows like "The Pitt"?
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
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Here's how a Minnesota man changed his life
From career criminal to college graduate, Rolando Ruiz escaped a world of drugs and crime to become an example of what turning your life around can look like.
Minnesota twins diagnosed with a rare form of cancer
Raising twins is tough, and it gets harder when they have an identical health battle. That's the reality for a southern Minnesota family who says their twins were both diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia after birth.
DNR K-9 officer helps bring home 4-year-old runaway with autism
Sammy is always looking for an adventure. But that's a challenge too, because as part of his autism elopement, he'll just take off running. Last Monday, Sammy got away from his grandma, got through an open door, and headed right for the woods.
New Twin Cities nonprofit provides free haircuts to people in need
A new Twin Cities nonprofit is embracing the words "when you look good, you feel good."
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Gallery: Vietnam through the lens of Arthur Phillips Sr.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Gallery: The new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
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."
Minnesota severe weather gallery: April 28, 2025
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.
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Minnesota State Patrol trooper accused of sexually assaulting girl
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper is accused of sexually assaulting a girl, according to charges filed Friday.
Boys volleyball surges in first year as league sport in Minnesota
Boys volleyball has been and continues to be on the rise in Minnesota.
St. Paul police investigate homicide in Frogtown
Police in St. Paul are investigating a homicide Friday in the city's Frogtown neighborhood.
Adam Finseth to be honored at National Firefighters Memorial
Dozens of Burnsville firefighters and their families are headed to Maryland to honor firefighter and paramedic Adam Finseth during this weekend's National Firefighter Memorial Weekend events.
Photojournalist Art Phillips shares personal connection to Vietnam War
ARt Phillips' father served in Vietnam, and he also lived in Guam at the time of the Fall of Saigon.
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Anoka Social District brings back "sip and stroll"
It's May, it's spring, it's patio season, and now it's also time to "sip and stroll" at Anoka's Social District.
Family seeks accountability after state patrol trooper crashed into brothers
"We'd like some accountability," said Baylie Lesnick. "We'd like maybe an apology. We'd like something. We'd like acknowledgement. I just don't understand how you can be so unaware that you hit a kid."
Taking the helm during education uncertainty
The new president of Education Minnesota takes the helm amid uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration.
Vietnam 50 Years Later: MN welcomes war refugees with open arms
Minnesota has a rich history of welcoming refugees to the state, and were among the top 10 across the country to do so following the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975.
Ahead of mosquito season, ticks are already out in Minnesota
While early predictions have warned of a potential surge in mosquito numbers this summer, some are sounding the alarm on a different bloodsucker – ticks are back in business in parts of Minnesota.
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Wis. Gov. Evers: "I'm not afraid" as border czar suggests possible arrest
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
Wisconsin man snake-bitten hundreds of times, often on purpose
A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.
Police: Girl, 15, missing for nearly 2 weeks found safe
Police say the missing girl has been located safe and have canceled the missing person alert.
Wisconsin superintendent faces 2nd restraining order, officials say
A western Wisconsin teacher has been granted a restraining order against the school district's superintendent, making it the second restraining order filed against him this year.
Remains of woman last seen in 2016 found in Minnesota, police say
The remains of a woman who was last seen nearly nine years ago were found in St. Cloud, Minnesota, police say.
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Minnesota State system braces for budget reductions and tuition hikes
The Board of Trustees governing the Minnesota State system has discussed tuition increases ranging from 3.5 to 9% in each of the next year to plug budget shortfalls.
Minnesota tightens oversight of autism and housing services providers
A Minnesota agency is cracking down on providers billing Medicaid for some autism and housing services.
Wis. Gov. Evers: "I'm not afraid" as border czar suggests possible arrest
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
Iowa lawmakers question eminent domain over planned carbon dioxide pipeline
A proposed carbon-capture pipeline that would traverse through several Midwestern states could face more hurdles in Iowa as a dozen Republican state senators try to force the issue to a vote.
Vietnamese veterans reflect on "Black April" 50 years later
In this extended interview, WCCO's Pauleen Le sits down with Dr. Tuong Ho Ha, Tam Nguyen, Dieu Tran and Trang Thanh Son — four Vietnamese veterans who now call Minnesota home, and say the pain they feel today is just as real as it was 50 years ago when the Vietnam War ended. This interview is presented in Vietnamese with English subtitles. Watch Le's documentary, "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota," on WCCO.com and on our YouTube channel.
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Smurfit Westrock plant in St. Paul closing
Smurfit Westrock announced Wednesday that 189 employees at its St. Paul coated recycled board mill will be permanently laid off beginning June 30.
Nordic Ware accused of deceptive labeling in class action lawsuit
The plaintiff claims he would have never bought nearly $45 worth of Nordic Ware's product had he known the aluminium had not been sourced and manufactured in the USA.
How to assess your trees for damage after a strong storm
Hail and strong winds can wreak havoc on trees.
Health alert issued for pork carnitas sold at Aldi
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
On 4/20, frustrations continue over cannabis market slowdowns
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
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St. Paul police investigate homicide in Frogtown
Police in St. Paul are investigating a homicide Friday in the city's Frogtown neighborhood.
Alleged gang member charged in Minneapolis mass shooting that killed 4, injured 1
An alleged gang member has been charged with multiple counts of murder in a mass shooting in Minneapolis that left four people dead and a fifth injured.
Minnesota state trooper facing child pornography charge, DOJ says
The Minnesota State Patrol is calling accusations against a trooper facing federal charges in a case involving child pornography "appalling" and "indefensible."
Luigi Mangione's attorneys seek dismissal of at least 2 N.Y. charges against him
Luigi Mangione's defense team wants at least two counts against him in the New York state indictment thrown out.
Arrest made in connection to Minneapolis mass shooting
Around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, U.S. Marshals executed a search warrant on the 1600 block of South Fourth Street and arrested a 34-year-old man, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said.
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Minnesota twins diagnosed with a rare form of cancer
Raising twins is tough, and it gets harder when they have an identical health battle. That's the reality for a southern Minnesota family who says their twins were both diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia after birth.
Minnesota tightens oversight of autism and housing services providers
A Minnesota agency is cracking down on providers billing Medicaid for some autism and housing services.
Wisconsin man snake-bitten hundreds of times, often on purpose
A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ruth Buzzi, comedy sketch player on TV's "Laugh-In," dies at age 88
Ruth Buzzi rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In."
Grand Theft Auto 6 release date punted to May 2026
Rockstar Games apologizes after announcing that Grand Theft Auto 6, its eagerly awaited video game, won't be released until next year.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
2025 Tony Awards nominations announced. See the full list.
Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce revealed 2025 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
Hank Williams Jr. to return to Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer
The Minnesota State Fair continues to round out its 2025 Grandstand lineup, with country star Hank Williams Jr. as the latest announcement.