AMBER Alert canceled for 3-week-old taken from Columbia Heights home
The infant and the woman who allegedly took him were found safe in Minneapolis around 5 p.m.
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Minneapolis astronaut set to go to International Space Station
A NASA astronaut from Minneapolis is set to launch on a mission to the International Space Station next summer.
Man sentenced for charges stemming to Feeding Our Future scheme
A man convicted of charges stemming from the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been sentenced.
Minnesota facility will soon convert tons of food waste into clean energy
A company in Newport, Minnesota, plans to break ground this fall on a project that turns food waste into fuel.
Sheriff outraged over not using mass alert system to notify lawmakers of June 14 attacks
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher blasted state capitol security for not quickly sending a mass alert to Minnesota lawmakers the night two of their colleagues and their spouses were shot in their homes in the politically motivated attack this summer, calling the move a "safety failure."
Minnesota man missing while hiking in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains
A Minnesota man is missing in Wyoming after spending a few days hiking in the Bighorn Mountains.
Audit: Minneapolis police didn't violate policy amid federal raid
On Tuesday, the City Council will hold an after-action review. City leaders will dig into what role, if any, local officials had in the high-profile operation.
These are the best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
WCCO's "Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max" premieres Thursday
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
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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 p.m. report on Aug. 6, 2025
A few storms could move in on Wednesday evening, and temps Thursday will reach into the upper 80s
Artist Adam Turman expands his Minnesota State Fair stand
Turman is a popular artist with a booth at the Grandstand filled with colorful characters and settings.
Irish Fair of Minnesota to take over Harriet Island
Macy Ashby and Luke Kyle share more about the festival, and the food and drinks that will be available for all to enjoy.
Abdiaziz Farah gets 28 years for leading role in Feeding Our Future scheme
Prosecutors say Farah pocketed more than $8 million in taxpayer money himself and bought luxury cars, lakefront property, and even an apartment building overseas.
NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota from Aug. 6, 2025
Humidity will be climbing on Wednesday, with temps in the low 80s.
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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.
Luke Keaschall drives in three runs as Twins beat Tigers 9-4
Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Wednesday.
WCCO's "Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max" premieres Thursday
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
Former Vikings LB Anthony Barr announces retirement from NFL
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Barr said he is "incredibly thankful and deeply humbled by the journey this game has taken me on."
Minnesota's pro ultimate frisbee team in the middle of another playoff run
The Wind Chill have found their form. This weekend they will play in the division title game in Chicago.
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What are the origins of National Night Out?
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Tips to keep wildfire smoke out of your home
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
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.
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Philandro's Pantry aims to honor namesake's legacy by feeding community
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
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.
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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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Man sentenced for charges stemming to Feeding Our Future scheme
A man convicted of charges stemming from the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been sentenced.
AMBER Alert canceled for 3-week-old taken from Columbia Heights home
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, canceled an AMBER Alert for a 3-week-old they said had been taken from a guardian's home.
Philandro's Pantry aims to honor namesake's legacy by feeding community
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
These are the best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
Minnesota's pro ultimate frisbee team in the middle of another playoff run
The Wind Chill have found their form. This weekend they will play in the division title game in Chicago.
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These are the best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
What are the origins of National Night Out?
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Missing: Juanita Mae Rosa, 85, last seen in Hinckley
Authorities are asking for the public's help to find a missing 85-year-old Minnesota woman.
Man sentenced for role in Isanti County fatal shooting during robbery
The 47-year-old St. Paul man was given a 30-and-a-half-year prison sentence by an Isanti County judge on Monday afternoon.
Missing 17-year-old found safe, Pine County officials say
Authorities say a 17-year-old boy who went missing Friday evening in Rock Creek, Minnesota, has been found safe.
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These are the best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
Wisconsin bear with jar stuck on head freed, relocated and released
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
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.
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Congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein case is intensifying
The controversy surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is not going away.
Outraged over not using mass alert system to notify lawmakers of June 14 attacks
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher blasted state capitol security for not quickly sending a mass alert to Minnesota lawmakers the night two of their colleagues and their spouses were shot in their homes in the politically motivated attack this summer, calling the move a "safety failure."
Future of Hennepin Healthcare hangs in balance
Hennepin County Commissioners say they have to take extreme measures to make sure the Twin Cities’ largest trauma center stays open after years of financial losses. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains what this could mean for patients and county homeowners.
Audit finds Minneapolis police didn’t break rules amid Lake Street raid
The Minneapolis City Council held an after-action review to dig into what role, if any, local officials had when a federal investigation brought armored vehicles and militarized police to Lake Street in June.
Minnesota lawmakers meet to discuss future for state’s farmers
Minnesota U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Pete Stauber, Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach met on Tuesday for Farm Fest in Redwood County to address key issues farmers are facing.
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Test shows how online tags compare to in-store prices at big box stores
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
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.
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Man sentenced for charges stemming to Feeding Our Future scheme
A man convicted of charges stemming from the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been sentenced.
Fort Stewart shooting suspect in custody, 5 soldiers wounded, officials say
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
Outraged over not using mass alert system to notify lawmakers of June 14 attacks
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher blasted state capitol security for not quickly sending a mass alert to Minnesota lawmakers the night two of their colleagues and their spouses were shot in their homes in the politically motivated attack this summer, calling the move a "safety failure."
Man hit by gunfire while walking down Minneapolis street, police say
A man is recovering after he was apparently struck by a stray bullet late Monday night in Minneapolis.
Man fled motorcycle crash that left sister critically injured, charges say
The 70-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, is charged with one count of criminal vehicular operation, court documents filed Tuesday in Washington County show.
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Hennepin County commissioners discuss taking over HCMC
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
Minnetrista mom of 3 uses data, science at health lab to improve her life
A participant in the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon is a mom of three from Minnetrista who is taking extra steps to make sure she's running her best and in the safest way.
HealthPartners workers in Stillwater vote to authorize strike
HealthPartners employees in Stillwater voted to authorize an unfair labor practices strike, their union announced Monday.
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 M Health Fairview 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.
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WCCO's "Kickoff Countdown with Mike Max" premieres Thursday
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
Loni Anderson, star of "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.