Minnesota Catholics celebrate the new American pope
Pope Leo XIV now leads the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
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Minneapolis' Indigenous community unites after violent week
After days of deadly violence rocked the Native American community last week, culture and community were the focus in south Minneapolis.
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.
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.
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at age 85
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president.
Anthony Edwards hurts ankle during Wolves-Warriors Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen Anthony Edwards writhing in pain on the floor several times throughout his career before eventually welcoming their star guard back to the game.
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.
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.
Vietnam 50 Years Later: 35 years of the Hmong American Partnership
Not only is the Twin Cities metro home to the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., it's also home to the largest Hmong-serving organization in the nation: The Hmong American Partnership (HAP), which is marking 35 years of service in 2025.
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Minn. pollution officials release air quality forecast for summer
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released its latest air quality forecast for the summer season.
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.
Tuesday marks 60 years since deadly Twin Cities tornado outbreak
On May 6, 1965, six tornadoes touched down in different parts of the Twin Cities, killing 13 people and injuring more than 500 others.
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Trump's tariffs put Minnesota small business owners on edge
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
Sex offender captured after escaping Minnesota facility
Police say the search is over for a patient who escaped overnight Friday from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program facility in St. Peter.
Get over your fear of live bait and go fishing!
WCCO's Pauleen Le visits Oakdale's Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle ahead of the Minnesota fishing opener.
Police search for possible child luring suspect in Twin Cities
Police in West St. Paul say someone is driving around town in a van, possibly trying to lure in children, with one incident on Monday happening near an elementary school.
NEXT Weather: 7 a.m. report for Minnesota on May 9, 2025
Friday will be sunny and warm with a few showers possible at night in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
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Anthony Edwards hurts ankle during Wolves-Warriors Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves have seen Anthony Edwards writhing in pain on the floor several times throughout his career before eventually welcoming their star guard back to the game.
Timberwolves even the series with 117-93 win over the Warriors
Julius Randle had 24 points and 11 assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves through another uneven performance, this time capitalizing on Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's absence in a 117-93 victory that tied the second-round series at one game apiece.
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.
Twins' 5-2 victory over Orioles cements series sweep
Brooks Lee had a go-ahead two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning to propel the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep with their fifth straight victory.
Gosling's 2 goals help Sceptres beat Frost in PWHL playoff opener
Julia Gosling scored twice in a 1:55 span in the second period and the Toronto Sceptres beat the defending champion Minnesota Frost 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the PWHL semifinal series.
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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.
What are the laws for work zones in Minnesota?
With road work back in full swing, enforcement of work zone laws is increasing, too.
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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.
Missing Minneapolis teen found safe
Police say a missing 13-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend in Minneapolis has been found safe.
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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 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.
Vietnam 50 Years Later: 35 years of the Hmong American Partnership
Not only is the Twin Cities metro home to the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., it's also home to the largest Hmong-serving organization in the nation: The Hmong American Partnership (HAP), which is marking 35 years of service in 2025.
Minneapolis' Indigenous community unites after violent week
After days of deadly violence rocked the Native American community last week, culture and community were the focus in south Minneapolis.
Minnesota Catholics celebrate the new American pope
The Cathedral of Saint Paul says they welcomed between five and six times the number of worshipers during a normal daily mass.
Minnesota Senate advances bill establishing a new Office of Inspector General
A proposal to establish a new state government watchdog designed to fight fraud in public programs sailed through the Minnesota Senate on Thursday.
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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.
Sex offender caught hours after escape from St. Peter facility
Police say the search is over for a patient who escaped overnight Friday from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program facility in St. Peter.
St. Cloud YMCA settles sexual harassment lawsuit
The St. Cloud Area YMCA will pay $140,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Several children among six injured in Brown County house fire, police say
Two women and several children were hospitalized after flames engulfed a home in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
Suspect in custody after standoff at Montrose apartment complex
Authorities say a suspect is in custody after an hourslong standoff on Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Montrose, Minnesota.
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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.
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.
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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.
Trump's tariffs put Minnesota small business owners on edge
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at age 85
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president.
Trump calls election of American pope "great honor," and more headlines
Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, the first-ever American pontiff, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota Senate advances bill establishing a new Office of Inspector General
A proposal to establish a new state government watchdog designed to fight fraud in public programs sailed through the Minnesota Senate on Thursday.
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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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Sex offender caught hours after escape from St. Peter facility
Police say the search is over for a patient who escaped overnight Friday from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program facility in St. Peter.
Minneapolis' Indigenous community unites after violent week
After days of deadly violence rocked the Native American community last week, culture and community were the focus in south Minneapolis.
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.
Suspect in custody after standoff at Montrose apartment complex
Authorities say a suspect is in custody after an hourslong standoff on Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Montrose, Minnesota.
Minneapolis police announce more arrests in string of deadly shootings
Minneapolis police on Wednesday announced several more arrests and charges stemming from the recent spate of deadly shootings.
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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.
Meet the K-9 therapy dog pair that travels across the state
While some larger police departments like Minneapolis have their own therapy K-9s, Rip and Summit will be on call for public safety agencies across the state.
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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.