Minnesota endures lengthy air quality alert amid cooler, drier stretch
The entire state of Minnesota is under an air quality alert for the next few days, coinciding with a stretch of cooler, quieter weather.
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DOC commissioner's ex-wife pleads guilty in attempt to kill son
Julie Louise Myhre-Schnell allegedly told multiple people she put anxiety medication in her son's feeding bag "hoping he would go to sleep forever."
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.
Gov. Walz activates National Guard to aid St. Paul after cyberattack
St. Paul city officials initially described the issue as "unplanned technical disruptions."
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.
Cullen Potter hopes to make Minnesota return for IIHF tourney
Cullen Potter has played on hockey teams in Wisconsin, Texas, Michigan and in college at Arizona State.
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.
Man laughed while confessing to metro park stabbing, police say
A 20-year-old man from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, faces life in prison after police said he "calmly" confessed to stalking and stabbing a woman at random in a park, and "even laughed" while being interrogated.
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.
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Fall colors are already popping up in parts of the Twin Cities
In Plymouth, a number of maple trees have already had leaves turn to the familiar yellow, orange and red colors associated with the autumn months.
Xcel Energy working to restore service in Twin Cities metro after storms
After Xcel Energy worked to restore power to a majority of customers who lost electricity during Sunday night's severe weather across Minnesota, Monday night's storms caused another spike in outages.
Heavy rain, strong winds move through Twin Cities metro
Strong to severe storms moved through the bottom half of Minnesota on Monday evening.
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Minneapolis' Cullen Potter aims for IIHF World Juniors Championship
Cullen Potter, the Calgary Flames' 18-year-old forward, is hoping to make it home this Christmas for the the World Juniors Championship hockey tournament.
Gov. Tim Walz declares "Medicaid and Medicare Day"
Sixty years ago on Wednesday, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the legislation that created Medicaid and Medicare. Minnesota's governor marked the day by discussing the anticipated impacts that President Trump’s cuts will have on health care for Minnesotans, particularly in Greater Minnesota.
Minnesota on pace to break air quality alert record
An air quality alert is in effect across Minnesota through Saturday, and the state is on course to break 2023's record of 21 alert days in a single year.
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The entire state of Minnesota is under an air quality alert for the next few days, coinciding with a stretch of cooler, quieter weather.
4th annual Slavic Experience is this weekend in St. Louis Park
Founder Aneta Toporowska Lennartson and chef Julia Fisher, from POLJAM food truck, share a preview of the event.
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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.
Cullen Potter hopes to make Minnesota return for IIHF tourney
Cullen Potter has played on hockey teams in Wisconsin, Texas, Michigan and in college at Arizona State.
Lynx lament delayed Liberty rematch, but say Finals loss is in the past
The Minnesota Lynx finally have the chance to play the New York Liberty again after an overtime loss in the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals last year.
Red Sox beat Twins 8-5
Trevor Story homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Lucas Giolito pitched six strong innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.
Twins place Byron Buxton on 10-day IL with rib injury
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list due to a rib injury.
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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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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.
Kids strut their stuff during Great Minds Couture for Kids fashion show
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
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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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Cullen Potter hopes to make Minnesota return for IIHF tourney
Cullen Potter has played on hockey teams in Wisconsin, Texas, Michigan and in college at Arizona State.
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.
2 hurt, 1 in custody after shooting near Sun Ray Shopping Center
Two men are hospitalized and a child is in custody after a shooting early Tuesday evening in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Man laughed while confessing to metro park stabbing, police say
A 20-year-old man from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, faces life in prison after police said he "calmly" confessed to stalking and stabbing a woman at random in a park, and "even laughed" while being interrogated.
St. Paul officers cleared in October shooting of man who was wielding gun
The four St. Paul officers who shot and injured a man who was walking around a busy city intersection last fall with a gun pointed to his head will not face criminal charges.
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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.
Central Minnesota man dies after falling into tanker trailer
An Eden Valley, Minnesota, man died Tuesday morning when he fell into a tanker trailer while trying to clean it.
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.
Special elections scheduled for vacant Minnesota Senate seats
Special elections will be held on the same day to fill the two seats vacated in the Minnesota Senate by Bruce Anderson and Nicole Mitchell.
Rochester's Mayo Clinic makes U.S. News and World Report's best hospital list
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country.
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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.
West Nile Virus case reported in Wisconsin resident, officials say
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the case on Monday, though details about the resident's condition weren't released.
Wisconsin DNR ends search for bear that attacked Barron County woman
An ongoing search for the bear that attacked a northwestern Wisconsin woman earlier this month has now ended.
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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.
Gov. Tim Walz declares "Medicaid and Medicare Day"
Sixty years ago on Wednesday, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the legislation that created Medicaid and Medicare. Minnesota's governor marked the day by discussing the anticipated impacts that President Trump’s cuts will have on health care for Minnesotans, particularly in Greater Minnesota.
Albert Lea City Council votes down Minnesota’s first non-tribal dispensary
It’s been a long road toward the legalization of cannabis in Minnesota. Now, that road might be getting a little longer.
Special elections called for 2 empty Minnesota Senate seats
Minnesota voters will decide which party wins control of the state Senate this fall.
State Patrol to contract 3rd party to assess Capitol security
The Minnesota State Patrol, which oversees state Capitol security, said it will contract with a third party for an independent security assessment of the complex in St. Paul.
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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.
Lunds & Byerlys recalls pasta salad after worker finds wrong nut inside
An entire batch of pasta salad sold at Lunds and Byerlys stores has been recalled after an employee saw pecans were used instead of peanuts in the salad mix.
9 new consumer rights take effect in Minnesota this week
Later this week, Minnesotans will have more rights when it comes to controlling how their data is not only kept but also used.
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2 hurt, 1 in custody after shooting near Sun Ray Shopping Center
Two men are hospitalized and a child is in custody after a shooting early Tuesday evening in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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.
Man laughed while confessing to metro park stabbing, police say
A 20-year-old man from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, faces life in prison after police said he "calmly" confessed to stalking and stabbing a woman at random in a park, and "even laughed" while being interrogated.
St. Paul officers cleared in October shooting of man who was wielding gun
The four St. Paul officers who shot and injured a man who was walking around a busy city intersection last fall with a gun pointed to his head will not face criminal charges.
DOC commissioner's ex-wife pleads guilty in attempt to kill son
Myhre-Schnell allegedly told multiple people that she tried to kill her son by putting anxiety medication in his feeding bag "hoping he would go to sleep forever."
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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.
Rochester's Mayo Clinic makes U.S. News and World Report's best hospital list
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been recognized by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country.
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.
State: 140,000 Minnesotans could lose health coverage over federal cuts
A new state analysis found that up to 140,000 Minnesotans could lose health care coverage due to federal Medicaid spending cuts.
Baby born with "bubble boy disease" gets life-changing transplant
A farm family from Dennison, Minnesota, received a heartbreaking diagnosis: their unborn son has a rare, deadly genetic disorder. But thanks to a selfless stranger, their baby's story is taking a remarkable turn.
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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.
Justin Jefferson makes Madden's 99 Club for 3rd time
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is once again being recognized as one of the NFL's best players in this year's Madden video game.