Minnesota woman shows resilience after a scary medical diagnosis
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
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Mother's Day may hit a record-breaking 90 degrees, fueling wildfire threats
The heat cranks up this Mother's Day with record-challenging highs near 90 with gusty winds. A red flag warning is issued across the state.
Excitement for fishing opener has resorts reeling in customers
Typically, business here doesn't pick up until Memorial Day weekend at Appledoorn's Sunset Bay Resort. But with a nearly perfect forecast, they're reeling in visitors from across the Midwest.
Minnesota DNR preparing for wildfire threat amid elevated fire danger
More than 60 counties are under a wildfire watch starting Sunday morning, officials say.
Video shows Kia ripping down Minneapolis road in front of squad car
Minneapolis police say teenagers are taunting them after a dangerous driver was seen ripping down a street in broad daylight right by a squad car.
Timberwolves beat Warriors 102-97 to take 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series
Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Former Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury named to the NHL's Quarter-Century Team
The former Penguins goaltender was named one of the top 25 players of the last 25 years.
Pope Leo XIV in first Sunday blessing calls for peace: "Never again war"
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St. Peter's Square next week.
Frost take series lead with 7-5 victory over the Sceptres
Brooke McQuigge and Michela Cava scored two goals apiece and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 7-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series.
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Air quality alert issued for Monday for western and central Minnesota
The agency says air quality is expected to reach the orange Air Quality Index (AQI) category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
What's behind the hot Twin Cities weather and when the heat will break
Sunday marks one of several days with well above average heat in the Twin Cities.
Mother's Day may hit a record-breaking 90 degrees, fueling wildfire threats
The heat cranks up this Mother's Day with record-challenging highs near 90 with gusty winds. A red flag warning is issued across the state.
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NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. forecast from May 11, 2025
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says highs are expected to stay in the upper 80s through Wednesday.
Moms share what Mother's Day means to them
Some families celebrated Mother’s Day at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar pushes for better maternity care for mothers and babies
Klobuchar says expanding access to midwives can lead to healthier outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Burnsville
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner says the man died after he was shot in the chest.
A look at why the Twin Cities is having a streak of unseasonably hot days
Jason Rantala speaks with meteorologists from the National Weather Service Twin Cities about the heat.
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Frost take series lead with 7-5 victory over the Sceptres
Brooke McQuigge and Michela Cava scored two goals apiece and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 7-5 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series.
Twins win 8th straight, beating Giants 7-6
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled home the winning run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6, extending their winning streak to eight games.
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.
Former Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury named to the NHL's Quarter-Century Team
The former Penguins goaltender was named one of the top 25 players of the last 25 years.
Timberwolves beat Warriors 102-97 to take 2-1 lead in second-round playoff series
Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
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What's the windiest month in Minnesota?
If it's felt pretty breezy lately, you're not imagining it. Spring and fall tend to be Minnesota's windier seasons.
What should you eat when you're feeling sick?
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
What are the best fishing conditions, weather-wise?
The reopening of the fishing season has many wondering what the best conditions for fishing actually are – not only weather conditions, but even down to the hour of the day.
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.
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Minnesota woman shows resilience after a scary medical diagnosis
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
Minnesota father-daughter duo create unique handmade lures
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
Minnesota woman creates app that celebrates motherhood
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
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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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Air quality alert issued for Monday for western and central Minnesota
The agency says air quality is expected to reach the orange Air Quality Index (AQI) category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
What's behind the hot Twin Cities weather and when the heat will break
Sunday marks one of several days with well above average heat in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota woman shows resilience after a scary medical diagnosis
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
Flower shops are blooming ahead of mothers day, yet to feel the impacts of tariffs
With Mother's Day this Sunday — floral shops are blooming with business.
Overcrowded basketball tournament prompts large police response
Police were called to Eden Prairie High School after the crowd at a basketball tournament grew over-capacity.
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Air quality alert issued for Monday for western and central Minnesota
The agency says air quality is expected to reach the orange Air Quality Index (AQI) category, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Canoeist dies while on trip through BWCA
A canoeist has died after their boat capsized on Iron Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Minnesotans are hitting the water as Gov. Fishing Opener takes place
Many Minnesota families are having fresh walleye or bass for dinner this weekend as fishing season is officially here.
Hastings man turns to chainsaw art after being laid off
Dean Williams is now a chainsaw artist, but that wasn't his first career. He worked as a carpenter until he became the victim of downsizing. That's when Williams decided to follow his passion. The chainsaw was his creative outlet.
18-year-old killed in three vehicle crash in Crow Wing County
An 18-year-old died in Crow Wing Friday night after three cars collided at an intersection.
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Wisconsin father charged for school shooting by daughter in Madison
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Dems ask Wis. Supreme Court to toss state's congressional boundaries
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
Wisconsin GOP kills marijuana legalization, tax hikes for millionaires
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
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.
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Trump promises executive order to lower cost of medications
In a Truth Social post, President Trump promises to sign an executive order to lower the cost of medications.
Qatar to donate jet for Trump to use as a presidential plane, sources say
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen taken hostage on Oct. 7, will be released, Hamas says
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Zelenskyy welcomes offer for peace talks but says ceasefire must come first
Russia resumed mass drone attacks in Ukraine early on Sunday, after its self-declared three-day pause expired.
Pope Leo XIV in first Sunday blessing calls for peace: "Never again war"
Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, will be inaugurated at a mass in St. Peter's Square next week.
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Minnesota small businesses struggling to "survive the tariff crisis"
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
St. Paul City Council approves more changes to rent control ordinance
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
Isle business owner concerned as Trump's tariffs cause material costs to spike
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
Real ID finally lands in Minnesota. What you need to know.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
Nationwide ban on TCE on hold following Minnesota's ban on toxic chemical
The earliest the EPA ban could begin is June, but it's expected to be delayed. If it goes into effect, the federal ban will supersede Minnesota's statewide ban.
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Wisconsin father charged for school shooting by daughter in Madison
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
18-year-old sustains gunshot wound to the face in Apple Valley
Officials say a physical altercation at a park in Apple Valley left an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to the face.
Chief: St. Cloud police shoot man who assaulted officer with a knife
The officer who was attacked with the knife fired one round from their handgun, and the bullet hit the man in the arm
Alleged Minneapolis gang member sentenced in trafficking operation
An alleged Minneapolis gang member will spend over 12 years in prison for his role in what officials have called "an extensive fentanyl trafficking operation."
Burnsville man accused of fatally stabbing child's mother
A 48-year-old Burnsville man has been accused of fatally stabbing his children's mother, according to a criminal complaint filed in court on Friday.
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City council approves final design for new hospital in Stillwater
The Stillwater City Council approved final designs and plans for a new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital on Tuesday.
Federal funding cuts are threatening Minnesota's mental health resources
Federal funding cuts to mental health resources is leaving some Minnesotans in a lurch, unsure of whether or not they'll continue to have access to therapeutic and social services.
Here's how you can prevent skin cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this might surprise you, but Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma in the country.
Alternative education community helps Minnesotans with autism thrive
Minnesota adults with autism are thriving in the workplace.
What should you eat when you're feeling sick?
"Often times when our body is fighting off any sort of illness or infection, our nutritional needs become elevated," explained Sarah Harbeck, a registered and licensed dietician at M Health Fairview.
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Actor Michael Pitt, know for "Boardwalk Empire," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
How Trump's NEA grant cuts could impact Twin Cities theaters
A real-life financial drama is playing out at several Twin Cities theaters as the Trump administration says it's pulling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to fund projects that reflect "creativity as prioritized by the President" instead.
John Oliver calls out St. Paul Saints on "Last Week Tonight"
The St. Paul Saints may be in for a rebrand after comedian John Oliver called out the team on his show "Last Week Tonight."
"Thunderbolts*" brings Marvel films into the mental health conversation
Mental health advocates say stories like "Thunderbolts*" are helping break stereotypes and making emotional struggles more relatable, especially for fans who grew up feeling misunderstood.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial starts with jury selection in NYC
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.