Vikings sail past Bengals 48-10 in Wentz's debut
Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz's debut at quarterback for Minnesota a rousing success.
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Suspected drunken driver arrested after toddler killed in Maplewood crash
Authorities suspect alcohol may have played a factor in a Maplewood, Minnesota, rollover crash that killed a 1-year-old boy Saturday evening.
Law enforcement leaders call Hennepin Co.'s new traffic stop policy "deeply troubling"
Law enforcement leaders Friday morning spoke out against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's announcement earlier this week that her office would no longer prosecute felony cases stemming from low-level traffic stops.
President Trump takes swipes at U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her native country of Somalia in the wake of a failed attempt by her colleagues to censure her in the House this week.
Lynx take Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals over Mercury 82-69
Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
Annunciation Church festival goes on, less than a month after tragic shooting
A more than 40-year tradition continued Sunday at Annunciation Church, less than a month since the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel.
Twins stop Guardians' 10-game win streak with 6-2 win
Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth, pinch-hitter Royce Lewis had a three-run shot in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins ended the Cleveland Guardians' 10-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory on Sunday.
Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Taliban rejects Trump's bid to take over Afghan air base once controlled by U.S.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
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Minnesota's 14 new weather stations to provide farmers with more data
"We're measuring everything between 33 feet above the ground surface to 7 feet below the ground surface," said Jeppe Kjaersgaard, a research scientist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
How often does Minnesota get a "false fall"?
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Will Minnesota get a colorful fall? The DNR thinks so
Minnesota is eight days into meteorological fall, and it definitely felt like it over the weekend — though it doesn't look like it yet.
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WCCO digital headlines: Evening of Sept. 21, 2025
Derek James shares the latest headlines and updates.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. report for Minnesota on Sept. 21, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a few isolated storms are expected in parts of Minnesota into tonight.
5k race helps raise money to support the mental health of first responders
The race was in memory of Lino Lakes Police Officer Shawn Silvera. He was killed in 2005 during a high-speed chase.
Why some parishioners say a Minneapolis fundraiser demonstrates the strength of the community.
Annunciation Church holds SeptemberFest fundraiser, less than a month since the mass shooting.
Vikings fans rally ahead of Bengals kickoff
Marielle Mohs caught up with tailgating Vikings fans ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
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High School Sports Rally: Champlin Park, Centennial compete in north suburb bout
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Lynx take Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals over Mercury 82-69
Courtney Williams scored a game-high 23 points, Kayla McBride scored 21, and Napheesa Collier added 18 points and nine rebounds as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx defeated the Phoenix Mercury 82-69 on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series.
Twins stop Guardians' 10-game win streak with 6-2 win
Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth, pinch-hitter Royce Lewis had a three-run shot in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins ended the Cleveland Guardians' 10-game winning streak with a 6-2 victory on Sunday.
Vikings sail past Bengals 48-10 in Wentz's debut
Isaiah Rodgers helped make Carson Wentz's debut at quarterback for Minnesota a rousing success.
Vikings guard Michael Jurgens reflects on debut
Vikings' seventh round pick, Michael Jurgens, debuted last week. Jurgens is about to get his first start Sunday.
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Beef prices are up 14% in the last year. What's behind the price jump?
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
How often does Minnesota get a "false fall"?
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Can National Guard troops legally perform law enforcement duties?
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
What is a Labubu doll? And what makes a toy go viral?
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
What should we say to someone who is grieving?
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
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Love Your Melon relaunches with new line of beanies
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
We Can Ride provides horseback riding for those with disabilities
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
Hundreds of volunteers observe 9/11 by packing meals in St. Paul
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
How Dress to Success Wearhouse helps empower women
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
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Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
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Annunciation Church festival goes on, less than a month after tragic shooting
A more than 40-year tradition continued Sunday at Annunciation Church, less than a month since the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel.
Man killed in overnight Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Boy, 1, killed in Maplewood rollover crash
Authorities suspect alcohol may have played a factor in a Maplewood, Minnesota, rollover crash that killed a 1-year-old boy Saturday evening.
Vikings guard Michael Jurgens reflects on debut
Vikings' seventh round pick, Michael Jurgens, debuted last week. Jurgens is about to get his first start Sunday.
Charlie Kirk remembered at large vigil in Lakeville
Community members, local lawmakers and religious leaders all gathered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with heavy hearts, to remember Charlie Kirk.
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Farm Aid 40 takes place; raises funds to help Minnesota farmers
It's been a long road to get here, but Farm Aid 40 is underway in Minneapolis. The effort behind the show, and what it took to make it happen, was a labor of love.
31-year-old missing man found safe
Authorities say a 31-year-old man missing from Dodge County, Minnesota, has been found safe.
North Branch police ask for help locating missing 34-year-old man
The North Branch Police Department are asking for help in finding missing man Marques Abeyta.
"Law enforcement activity" cancels Mahtomedi's homecoming game
Mahtomedi High School rescheduled its homecoming football game after having to cancel it Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
President Trump takes swipes at U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar in wake of attempts to censure her in Congress
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her native country of Somalia in the wake of a failed attempt by her colleagues to censure her in the House this week.
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Projected home heating costs for this winter may give you the chills
For those who like to crank the thermostat up during the winter, a new report showing data for the Midwest and other parts of the country says you should be prepared for a much higher price tag this season if you have electric heat.
Francesca Hong vows to be a progressive "wild card" in Wis. governor's race
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
Searchers discover shipwreck of schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1886
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
Kelda Roys launches run for Wis. governor campaigning against Trump, Musk
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
Wis. lawmaker accused by fellow Dems of threatening to kill 3 legislators
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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Taliban rejects Trump's bid to take over Afghan air base once controlled by U.S.
President Trump is renewing his call to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram, even saying "we're talking now to Afghanistan" about the matter.
Charlie Kirk remembered at large vigil in Lakeville
Community members, local lawmakers and religious leaders all gathered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with heavy hearts, to remember Charlie Kirk.
What to know about plans for Charlie Kirk's memorial service
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk featured remarks from President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Tim Walz kicks off reelection campaign in Minneapolis
Gov. Tim Walz launched his reelection campaign on Friday night, hoping to make Minnesota history by serving three consecutive terms as governor.
President Trump takes swipes at U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar in wake of attempts to censure her in Congress
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her native country of Somalia in the wake of a failed attempt by her colleagues to censure her in the House this week.
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After $1,500 taken from couple's savings, bank denies fraud claim six times
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
With first detection since April, Minnesota's battle with bird flu resumes
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
Psycho Suzi's auctions off its holiday decor
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
N.D. newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Beef prices are up 14% in the last year. What's behind the price jump?
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
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Man killed in overnight Minneapolis shooting
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Man hit in mass shooting near I-35W, Lake Street Station dies from injuries
Minneapolis police say one of the five men injured during a mass shooting in the city near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street station on Monday has died.
Mangione's lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
"Law enforcement activity" cancels Mahtomedi's homecoming game
Mahtomedi High School rescheduled its homecoming football game after having to cancel it Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
Mora man threatens church music director over Charlie Kirk's killing
A man from Mora, Minnesota, has been charged with four counts of threats of violence after allegedly sending emails that threatened a Maple Grove church music director and others.
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New blood lead level standards coming for Minnesota workers
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
Love Your Melon relaunches with new line of beanies
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
With first detection since April, Minnesota's battle with bird flu resumes
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
Advocates push for expanded federal support for firefighters with cancer
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
USDA declares Minnesota dairy herd as "unaffected" by avian flu virus
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Forest Lake woman teaches Minnesotan accent to actress for upcoming film
A new thriller hits theaters Sept. 26, and audiences will see British actress Emma Thompson braving harsh temperatures, danger and isolation in the Minnesota wilderness. Audiences will hear an unmistakable Midwestern accent — courtesy of a woman from Forest Lake.
Does the First Amendment apply in Jimmy Kimmel's suspension?
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is provoking several questions about the First Amendment, the right to free speech and what this controversy might mean for the future.
Ed Sheeran to come to U.S. Bank Stadium next summer
The last time Sheeran came to Minneapolis — in August 2023 — the show drew 72,102 people, breaking the all-time concert attendance record in the stadium
Bob Dylan joins lineup of Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis
Minnesota music icon Bob Dylan will take the stage on Saturday at Minneapolis' Huntington Bank Stadium for the 40th year of Farm Aid, the festival he helped inspire.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.