Minnesota's International Wolf Center introduces wolf pups to exhibit pack
The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota has introduced its two newest ambassador wolves to the exhibit pack.
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Family seeking closure months after teen killed at Robbinsdale park
It has been three months since 19-year-old Amarie Alowonle was shot and killed during a large gathering at a Robbinsdale park.
Missing girl, 12, last seen at Minnehaha Falls on Saturday
Victoria Alexandria Jackson, 12, was last seen walking from Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis around 8 p.m.
Smoke moving out of Minnesota Monday as heat and humidity encroach
The air quality in Minnesota will continue to improve on Monday as wildfire smoke moves out of the state.
Twins snap 4-game losing streak in 5-4 win over Guardians
Trevor Larnach had a two-run single in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Loni Anderson, actress from TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati," dies at 79
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
AI could end disease, lead to "radical abundance," head of Google AI predicts
At Google DeepMind, researchers are chasing what's called artificial general intelligence: a silicon intellect as versatile as a human's, but with superhuman speed and knowledge.
Twins beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak
Trevor Larnach had a two-run in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Dems negotiated for release of billions in exchange for batch of Trump nominees, sources say
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was negotiating with Republican leadership for the release of billions in government funds for the National Institutes of Health, World Food Program and other spending, sources said.
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Air quality in Minneapolis ranks 2nd worst in world Friday; alert extended
The state of Minnesota is entering another in a long string of summer days marred by air quality alerts. Poor air quality will continue through Saturday with lingering wildfire smoke from Canada.
How to keep your pets safe during an air quality alert
More days of wildfire smoke may mean more trouble for your pets, as veterinarians say they're seeing an increase in respiratory illness in dogs, cats and even birds.
Air quality alert continues as weather turns cooler, less humid
An air quality alert covering the entire state of Minnesota continues on Thursday, marring otherwise fairly ideal weather conditions.
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NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from Aug. 4, 2025
The air quality will continue to improve on Monday as wildfire smoke moves out of the state.
What do Sweden and Somalia have in common?
The American Swedish Institute and the Somali Museum of Minnesota held the first ever Somali-Swedish Culture Exchange festival.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on Aug. 3, 2025
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures are expected warm through the week and reach the upper 80s by Thursday or Friday.
Family searching for answers after the shooting of a teenager in Robbinsdale
Jason Rantala spoke with Amarie Alowonle's mother and aunt.
WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Aug. 3, 2025
Jonah Kaplan shares the latest headlines and updates.
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How a Minnesota swimmer and his father bond over superheroes
A young Minnesota athlete preparing for the Special Olympics shares a special bond over superheroes with his father. Mike Max introduces the Lepel family.
Twins snap 4-game losing streak in 5-4 win over Guardians
Trevor Larnach had a two-run single in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Twins beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak
Trevor Larnach had a two-run in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Lynx acquire DiJonai Carrington from Wings
The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have acquired DiJonai Carrington in a trade from Dallas.
Naylor has RBI double in 8th inning, Guardians beat Twins 5-4 for 4th straight win
Bo Naylor had an RBI double in the eighth inning, José Ramírez and Daniel Schneeman homered and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four with a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
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Two meteor showers peak Tuesday night. Here's how to view them.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
How should we clean produce?
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Is crying actually good for you?
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
What does Minnesota grow best?
Georgia is known for growing peaches, Florida for oranges. But what about Minnesota?
Why do we light fireworks on July 4?
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
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Beloved Heights Bakery closes after 72 years
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
Minnesota Fringe Festival features musical produced entirely by kids
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
Minnesotan swims English Channel as food shelf fundraiser
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
Crisis nursery helps care for kids when no one else can
The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery was established by Junior League women who realized there was nowhere to turn when parents were in crisis and needed help caring for their kids.
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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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Family seeking closure months after teen killed at Robbinsdale park
It has been three months since 19-year-old Amarie Alowonle was shot and killed during a large gathering at a Robbinsdale park.
Missing girl, 12, last seen at Minnehaha Falls on Saturday
Victoria Alexandria Jackson, 12, was last seen walking from Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis around 8 p.m.
Charges: Bloomington man tried to blame victim in deadly April crash
Investigators observed bruising across the suspect's chest "consistent with the pattern of a driver's side seatbelt," which the woman who died in the crash did not have.
Driver crashes in Brooklyn Park, flees on foot during police chase
Police in a northern Twin Cities suburb say a potentially impaired driver evaded law enforcement after crashing during a pursuit early Sunday.
Doctor-patient team looks help people with chronic pain
In the U.S., nearly 21% of people live with chronic pain, but a patient-doctor team from the University of Minnesota hopes to change that.
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Minnesota's International Wolf Center introduces wolf pups to exhibit pack
The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota has introduced its two newest ambassador wolves to the exhibit pack.
Doctors share tips to help deal with Minnesota air quality
As the air quality in Minnesota remains dangerous, experts are giving advice.
Motorcyclist seen speeding before deadly crash, sheriff says
A 27-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash late Thursday night north of the Twin Cities metro.
Criminals steal truck, try to steal ATM near Fairmont, sheriff says
Law enforcement in south-central Minnesota are searching for at least three people involved in the theft of a pick-up truck and the attempted theft of an ATM machine.
Mayo Clinic refused employee's vaccine exemption request, lawsuit says
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the Mayo Clinic violated federal law when it refused a security guard's request to be exempt from getting the COVID-19 vaccine because of his religious beliefs.
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Wisconsin officials confirm first measles cases of the year
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
Wisconsin DNR on lookout for bear with jar stuck on its head
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, says a bear has been wandering around with a jar on its head for eight days.
Wis. man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Wisconsin Secretary of State mulls lieutenant governor bid
Wisconsin's Democratic Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski, is not planning to run for governor or a full term in her current role.
Wisconsin inmate sentenced to life for beating cellmate to death
An inmate at Wisconsin's women's prison will spend the rest of her life behind bars for allegedly beating her cellmate to death.
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Dems negotiated for release of billions in exchange for batch of Trump nominees, sources say
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was negotiating with Republican leadership for the release of billions in government funds for the National Institutes of Health, World Food Program and other spending, sources said.
Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP's redistricting plan
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump
Canadian trade minister "encouraged by the conversations" despite U.S. raising tariff
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said"we're prepared to stick around and do the work needed" after leaving Washington without a trade deal in recent days.
How federal budget cuts could impact people with disabilities
There's a large chance you or someone you know has some sort of disability. A federal funding cut puts a program aimed at supporting people with disabilities in jeopardy. Dr. Amy Hewitt, the director of the U of M's Institute on Community Integration and a professor in educational psychology, joins WCCO's Esme Murphy about her concerns.
Smithsonian says Trump impeachments will be restored to exhibit
The Smithsonian said that it would update an exhibit at the National Museum of American History to reflect all impeachment proceedings in U.S. history after a placard was removed last month.
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Coon Rapids Walmart permanently closing at the end of August
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
AG Ellison announces $5M settlement for thousands of renters
More than 4,000 Minnesota renters are eligible to get money back from a property management company accused of overcharging and stealing security deposits.
Albert Lea blocks Minnesota's first non-tribal cannabis dispensary
A new decision from the Albert Lea City Council could be a sign of more difficulties for the cannabis industry ahead.
Court rules against company accused of defrauding Somali families
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office secured a judgment against a property development company accused of defrauding Somali immigrant families.
How should we clean produce?
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
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Family seeking closure months after teen killed at Robbinsdale park
It has been three months since 19-year-old Amarie Alowonle was shot and killed during a large gathering at a Robbinsdale park.
Charges: Bloomington man tried to blame victim in deadly April crash
Investigators observed bruising across the suspect's chest "consistent with the pattern of a driver's side seatbelt," which the woman who died in the crash did not have.
Driver crashes in Brooklyn Park, flees on foot during police chase
Police in a northern Twin Cities suburb say a potentially impaired driver evaded law enforcement after crashing during a pursuit early Sunday.
Juvenile injured in St. Paul shooting; two more arrested
A juvenile was shot near 17th and Nebraska Avenue East in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday.
Teens arrested after state patrol chopper tracks stolen SUV
Two 17-year-old boys suspected of stealing an SUV in the Twin Cities Friday are in custody due to a multi-agency effort, including the help of a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter.
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Doctor-patient team looks help people with chronic pain
In the U.S., nearly 21% of people live with chronic pain, but a patient-doctor team from the University of Minnesota hopes to change that.
Doctors share tips to help deal with Minnesota air quality
As the air quality in Minnesota remains dangerous, experts are giving advice.
Mayo Clinic refused employee's vaccine exemption request, lawsuit says
A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges the Mayo Clinic violated federal law when it refused a security guard's request to be exempt from getting the COVID-19 vaccine because of his religious beliefs.
Mayo Clinic uses AI to achieve breakthrough in diagnosing cancers
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Gov. Tim Walz declares "Medicaid and Medicare Day"
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared Wednesday "Medicaid and Medicare Day," and marked the day by discussing the anticipated impacts that President Trump's cuts will have on health care for Minnesotans, particularly in Greater Minnesota.
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Loni Anderson, actress from TV series "WKRP in Cincinnati," dies at 79
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
Family, fans bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne at U.K. funeral procession
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's impact on Minnesotans
A Minnesotan who knew Malcolm-Jamal Warner says the teen star was much more than just an actor.
Minnesota Fringe Festival features musical produced entirely by kids
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
Bon Iver's frontman teams up with Lynx to help Minnesota nonprofits
Grammy Award winner Justin Vernon, the frontman for Bon Iver, is teaming up with the Minnesota Lynx to give back to the community.