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.
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.
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.
Minnesota House passes a new bipartisan drunk driving bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to reform the state's DWI polices on Thursday, following a tragic drunk driving accident at a St. Louis Park restaurant last September.
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.
Minneapolis police search for missing 13-year-old girl
Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl in Minneapolis.
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 closes out the weekend with a Top 10 Weather Day
Sunday will start chilly with temperatures in the 40s but will warm up into the upper 70s in the afternoon, which is why WCCO is declaring it a #Top10WeatherDay!
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Minnesota closes out the weekend with a Top 10 Weather Day
Sunday will start chilly with temperatures in the 40s but will warm up into the upper 70s in the afternoon, which is why WCCO is declaring it a #Top10WeatherDay!
Beautiful weekend forecast on tap for Minnesota
High pressure will clear out most of Friday's clouds, setting us up for a bright, sunny start to the weekend.
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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Minnesota man ensures first responders get to emergencies safely
Who helps the first responders in case of emergency? This man does! WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to a Bloomington man who is living out his dream of working on cars and helping others.
Here's why a Minnesota woman created an app to celebrate moms
"People have all these experiences that they don't always realize that they're a part a of a larger, universal parenthood experience," MomBadge founder Rachel Frosch said. And that is the mission behind the app "MomBadge," celebrating the everyday victories. WCCO's Beret Leone explains.
This Minnesota start-up is taking a unique approach to restaurant ownership
Bien Dorados is unique for a number of reasons, most notably that it's a restaurant without a physical brick and mortar location. Functioning under a "ghost kitchen," this start-up is showing how business owners can still get creative while still serving food to their community.
This St. Paul riverboat is offering music lessons
Riverborne Creations founders, Peter and Michele Borne, have created the first fully functional recording studio on a riverboat in St. Paul...but that's not the only thing they do. They also offer unique classes that help kids to learn how to play and build instruments.
NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. forecast from May 4, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including a week-long stretch of temperatures in the 70s.
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Kody Clemens leads Twins past Red Sox 4-3
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his first game at Fenway Park - with his famous father in attendance - and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday.
Curl-Salemme, Jacques lead Minnesota Frost eruption over Boston Fleet to clinch PWHL playoff berth
Britta Curl-Salemme and Sophie Jacques each scored two goals and the Minnesota Frost tied a PWHL record for goals scored in a game beating the Boston Fleet 8-1 clinching the final playoff berth.
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.
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in St. Paul's West Side neighborhood
Some cities canceled Cinco de Mayo celebrations this spring because of fear over immigration crackdowns, but not Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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.
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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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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.
Minneapolis police search for missing 13-year-old girl
Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl in Minneapolis.
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.
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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 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.
Two restaurants have different outlooks on the state of St. Paul
One block, two restaurants, with two different outlooks on how things are going in St. Paul.
Flying Dutchman Distillery under new ownership, expands experiences
The experience at Flying Dutchman Distillery in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, begins the moment you walk in the door.
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.
Minnesota House passes a new bipartisan drunk driving bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to reform the state's DWI polices on Thursday, following a tragic drunk driving accident at a St. Louis Park restaurant last September.
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Teen falls into water without a life jacket, saved by Good Samaritan
A 15-year-old boy is doing okay after falling out of a boat Saturday afternoon.
Minnesota House passes a new bipartisan drunk driving bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to reform the state's DWI polices on Thursday, following a tragic drunk driving accident at a St. Louis Park restaurant last September.
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.
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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 House passes a new bipartisan drunk driving bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to reform the state's DWI polices on Thursday, following a tragic drunk driving accident at a St. Louis Park restaurant last September.
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.
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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.