Minnesota State University-Mankato student detained by ICE
At least two Minnesota university students have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the last week, according to school officials.
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U.S. Bank says executive believed to be in plane that crashed in Twin Cities
U.S. Bank said it is are unable to confirm if Chief Administration Officer Terry Dolan was on board the plane that crashed Saturday, but "believe he was."
Why Elon Musk is investing in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Over 200 people to be laid off by Robbinsdale schools
Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch announced the staff reductions in a written message to members of the district on Friday.
Falcon Heights considers charging for Minnesota State Fair parking
A big change could impact your visit to the Minnesota State Fair this summer. The city of Falcon Heights is considering charging for street parking in certain areas near the fairgrounds.
What should you do if you accidentally hit send on the wrong message?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
Gopher gymnastics prepares for NCAA Regionals
The Gopher gymnastics team spent Monday morning hard at work, preparing for the NCAA Salt Lake Region
Devils take down Wild in shootout, sweep home-and-home set
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the Devils beat the Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.
Pérez shines in his Chicago debut with 6 hitless innings in White Sox' romp over Twins
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
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Minnesota officials warn about fire danger after dry winter
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
How fewer NWS balloon launches could impact forecasts
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches.
Cold, quiet Saturday gives way to a wet and windy Sunday
A cooler and quiet start to the weekend will give way to a wet and windy beginning of the week.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast from March 31, 2025
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says heavy, wet snow is possible across central Minnesota Tuesday.
What should you do if you accidentally hit send?
From email to text message, the "accidental send" is a common mistake, but that doesn't diminish the swift embarrassment it creates.
You may have to pay for parking in Falcon Heights during the State Fair this year
The city of Falcon Heights is considering charging for street parking in certain areas near the fairgrounds.
A teen faces felony charges in fatal hit-and-run in Wisconsin
Community mourns a mother killed while running along a rural highway.
Non-profits and charities across the Twin Cities remember the man killed in plane crash
U.S. Bank says they think one of their executives, Terry Dolan, was the pilot.
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Devils take down Wild in shootout, sweep home-and-home set
Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the Devils beat the Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.
Pérez shines in his Chicago debut with 6 hitless innings in White Sox' romp over Twins
Martín Pérez threw 93 pitches and walked three.
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.
Gopher gymnastics prepares for NCAA Regionals
The Gopher gymnastics team spent Monday morning hard at work, preparing for the NCAA Salt Lake Region
Tariffs will potentially increase hockey gear price tag in Minnesota
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
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What should you do if you accidentally hit send on the wrong message?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
How much protein is recommended in a day?
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
How to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
Do sleep trackers help you get better sleep?
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
Here's how potential Medicaid cuts could impact Minnesotans
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
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Budget cuts at Chelsea Heights leave students without arts, music programs
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Sisters with sickle cell disease see relief thanks to Make-A-Wish
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Student calls EMS from bus radio as driver has medical emergency
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
Bethel University students help small town rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
WCCO alum Caroline Lowe inducted into Minn. Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Brothers to run Boston Marathon — pushing their dad with ALS the whole way
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Minnesotans reflect on COVID pandemic 5 years after lockdown
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Karen refugees reconnect on study abroad trip to Thailand
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
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Minnesota snowstorm gallery: March 5, 2025
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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: Vikings named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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Falcon Heights considers charging for Minnesota State Fair parking
A big change could impact your visit to the Minnesota State Fair this summer. The city of Falcon Heights is considering charging for street parking in certain areas near the fairgrounds.
Gopher gymnastics prepares for NCAA Regionals
The Gopher gymnastics team spent Monday morning hard at work, preparing for the NCAA Salt Lake Region
A co-op in Minneapolis hopes to keep prices stable
One of the president's boldest financial moves is expected Wednesday. President Trump says his tariff announcement will be "the big one."
Probe into fatal plane crash near Minneapolis underway
Nonprofits and charities across the Twin Cities are remembering the pilot who died in a plane crash on Saturday in Brooklyn Park.
Over 200 people to be laid off by Robbinsdale schools
Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch announced the staff reductions in a written message to members of the district on Friday.
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A lake on the edge of Cologne, Minnesota has been invaded by bald eagles
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.
Prosecutor urging for stricter penalties to protect kids from fentanyl
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Gov. Tim Walz outraged over Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
Southern Minnesota woman sentenced for role in fatal Amish buggy crash
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
Sheriff: No charges filed after boy accidentally shoots self
No charges will be filed after a 3-year-old boy died when he accidentally shot himself in west-central Minnesota in December 2024.
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Gov. Tim Walz outraged over Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
Teen driver who allegedly killed runner suspected of drunken driving
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
Why Elon Musk is investing in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Man sentenced to life in prison for 1974 murder of Mary Schlais
A judge sentenced Jon Miller, of Owatonna, Minnesota, to life in prison for the 1974 killing of Mary K. Schlais in western Wisconsin.
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Prosecutor urging for stricter penalties to protect kids from fentanyl
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
Transgender rights in focus during rally at Minnesota State Capitol
Speakers during a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda on Monday praised the state as a safe haven and ground zero in the fight for trans rights.
Gov. Tim Walz outraged over Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
SCOTUS seems to side with Catholic Charities in Wis. religious-rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Trump teases unconstitutional third term, touts more tariffs
President Trump hinted over the weekend he could run for a third term, even though the Constitution prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms.
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Tariffs will potentially increase hockey gear price tag in Minnesota
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery returns to south Minneapolis under new management
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Minnesota woman wins $25K in unpaid property tax settlement
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
Minnesota lawmakers considering low-cost car insurance program
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would create a special car insurance program for low-income drivers who can't afford coverage, which they're required to have to get behind the wheel.
Galleria Edina's floral display offers escape for the winter-weary
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
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Southern Minnesota woman sentenced for role in fatal Amish buggy crash
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
N.D. senator's son gets probation added to prison term over a deadly crash
North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer's adult son, who is already serving a lengthy prison term in the death of a sheriff's deputy during a chase, has been sentenced to additional probation.
Teen driver who allegedly killed runner suspected of drunken driving
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
Man pleads guilty, gets nearly 40 years in killing of Mpls. mom
A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a mother in Minneapolis and injuring the 2-year-old child she was holding, officials said.
Man shot while driving on I-94 in Minneapolis, police say
A man was shot while driving on a highway in Minneapolis Monday morning, and authorities are unsure if he'll survive.
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Girl, 8, overcomes odds thanks to minimally invasive medical device
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
How much protein is recommended in a day?
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Federal cuts lead to layoffs and uncertainty for MDH programs
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Health received notice of cuts to grant money creating uncertainty for health programs across the state.
Minnesota's Medicaid director says program cuts would be "impossible"
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
Hennepin Healthcare CEO Jennifer DeCubellis set to resign in May
Hennepin Healthcare is set to get new leadership later this spring.
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Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
Galleria Edina's floral display offers escape for the winter-weary
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.
AEW Dynamite set to take over Roy Wilkins Auditorium
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
Students collab with Mixed Blood to merge theater, climate activism
Students at St. Paul's Open World Learning School are learning about sustainability through the creation of an interactive play addressing the decisions people make and how they impact the environment.