Minnesota Real ID applications taking 3+ months to process, state says
The highly publicized Real ID deadline has passed, but the system is stuck in Minnesota, and for thousands of residents, the wait is far from over.
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Minnesota Sen. Mitchell resigns following conviction in burglary trial
Mitchell announced her resignation in a Facebook post on Friday afternoon.
A Northfield family's search for their missing singing dog
A Northfield, Minnesota, family has been searching for their missing singing dog for eight weeks.
Southern Minnesota officials seek help finding missing teen
The 17-year-old girl left her home on Monday, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says she is headed to somewhere in the Twin Cities metro.
Man found inside Senate Chamber Friday, again Saturday; investigation underway
A man was found inside the Minnesota Senate chamber Friday night.
Looking back at the Granite Falls tornado, 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago, on July 25, 2000, the town of Granite Falls in western Minnesota was hit hard by a devastating tornado. Hundreds of homes were damaged, one man died and more than a dozen people were taken to the hospital.
Vikings sign Joshua Metellus to three-year deal worth $25 million guaranteed
The deal will keep the safety in purple through 2028 season.
Faribault police has 3 brothers as Minnesota pushes to retain officers
There are 35 police officers sworn to protect and serve this Southern Minnesota town of 25,000 people.
How to watch Minneapolis' Aquatennial fireworks
The Aquatennial is a civic celebration of the city of Minneapolis produced by the Downtown Council.
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Looking back at the Granite Falls tornado, 25 years later
Twenty-five years ago, on July 25, 2000, the town of Granite Falls in western Minnesota was hit hard by a devastating tornado. Hundreds of homes were damaged, one man died and more than a dozen people were taken to the hospital.
Minnesota sees hazy, smoky skies as Canadian wildfires rage
The worst of the flames are in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, just to the northwest of Minnesota
How federal cuts are making weather forecasting more difficult
If you're frustrated about the quick-changing weather this summer, you're not alone, and WCCO's NEXT Weather team of meteorologists is warning things may be even more unpredictable in the future.
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WCCO digital headlines: Morning of July 26, 2025
Marielle Mohs shares the latest headlines and updates, including alleged political assassin Vance Boelter's court update.
Minnesota Fringe Festival is Back for 32nd Year
Dawn Bentley and Kendra Braunger with Minnesota Fringe have all the details.
White House Attempts to Quiet Criticisms over Epstein Files
A former Trump criminal defense lawyer has conducted two meetings with Epstein's co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.
Busy Saturday in Minnesota
If you're looking for plans, there's a car show to check out, it's Riverboat Days in Wabasha and Carifest in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Pottery Festival this weekend
Morgan Baum, the CEO of Clay Cayote, joins us in studio to talk about the world of handmade ceramics.
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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.
Minnesota Twins narrowly beat Washington Nationals 1-0
Zebby Matthews pitched a two-hitter over six scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 1-0 victory on Friday night over the Washington Nationals.
Minnesota Lynx take down Las Vegas Aces for 14th straight home win
Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Courtney Williams added 23, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 109-78 for their 14th straight home win.
Carson Herron following in the footsteps of his father, Tim Herron
It's not the bird, but you know the name. Carson Herron comes from great Minnesota golf genes.
Justin Jefferson held out of practice with hamstring strain, team says
Jefferson left practice early on Thursday and told reporters he had some "tightness" in his legs.
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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.
Why are salt and pepper the top seasonings?
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
Could the death penalty happen in Minnesota?
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
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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.
Wisconsin teen's bait shop makes a comeback after zoning laws shut it down
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
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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 found inside Senate Chamber Friday, again Saturday; investigation underway
A man was found inside the Minnesota Senate chamber Friday night.
How to watch Minneapolis' Aquatennial fireworks
The Aquatennial is a civic celebration of the city of Minneapolis produced by the Downtown Council.
Minneapolis police investigating three homicides in two days
Minneapolis police now say are now investigating three homicides that happened within two days.
Minnesota Real ID applications taking 3+ months to process, state says
The highly publicized Real ID deadline has passed, but the system is stuck in Minnesota, and for thousands of residents, the wait is far from over.
Southern Minnesota officials seek help finding missing teen
The 17-year-old girl left her home on Monday, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says she is headed to somewhere in the Twin Cities metro.
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Grand Rapids residents urged to be on lookout for coyotes
Police in one northern Minnesota city are asking residents to report any coyote sightings after receiving multiple reports of extremely close encounters with the wild animal.
Minnesota Real ID applications taking 3+ months to process, state says
The highly publicized Real ID deadline has passed, but the system is stuck in Minnesota, and for thousands of residents, the wait is far from over.
Southern Minnesota officials seek help finding missing teen
The 17-year-old girl left her home on Monday, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says she is headed to somewhere in the Twin Cities metro.
A Northfield family's search for their missing singing dog
A Northfield, Minnesota, family has been searching for their missing singing dog for eight weeks.
Faribault police has 3 brothers as Minnesota pushes to retain officers
There are 35 police officers sworn to protect and serve this Southern Minnesota town of 25,000 people.
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Man, 82, facing charges in alleged sexual assault of at least 5 children
The Barron County Sheriff's Department says the alleged assaults happened in the 1990s and 2000s, and that there could be more victims.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters Wis. governor race calling Trump "maniac"
Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state's open race for governor on Friday by calling President Donald Trump a "maniac" and claiming, "His tariffs are killing our farmers and his policies are hurting our kids."
Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers says he won't seek third term
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Wis. woman released from hospital after bear attack
A western Wisconsin woman is out of the hospital after being attacked by a bear earlier this month.
Missing La Crosse grad student Eliotte Heinz found dead, police say
A graduate student who was reported missing from La Crosse, Wisconsin, over the weekend has been found dead.
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Man found inside Senate Chamber Friday, again Saturday; investigation underway
A man was found inside the Minnesota Senate chamber Friday night.
State Sen. Mitchell resigns after guilty verdict in burglary trial, and more headlines
Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell says she's resigned from office one week after she was found guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Education Department releasing billions in withheld grant money for schools
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
Minnesota Sen. Mitchell resigns following conviction in burglary trial
Mitchell announced her resignation in a Facebook post on Friday afternoon.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez enters Wis. governor race calling Trump "maniac"
Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state's open race for governor on Friday by calling President Donald Trump a "maniac" and claiming, "His tariffs are killing our farmers and his policies are hurting our kids."
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Pino's Pizzeria reopens in new space in St. Paul months after closure
After 37 years in St. Paul's skyway system, Pino's Pizzeria was forced to shut its doors this spring when the building was condemned. But this week, the family-run business reopened just across the street, with a new space, a renewed energy and the same old soul.
What's behind the closures of several Twin Cities restaurants?
The Twin Cities have seen some big losses in the local food scene recently. Since the start of June, four popular restaurants have announced they're closing their doors.
St. Paul Midway Cub Foods closing Aug. 2
The store and pharmacy located at 1440 University Ave. West will close to the public on Aug. 2.
Application window for 2025 Minnesota e-bike rebates opens July 30
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
Back-to-school shopping starts early for parents concerned about tariffs
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
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Minneapolis police investigating three homicides in two days
Minneapolis police now say are now investigating three homicides that happened within two days.
1 dead in south Minneapolis shooting
According to police, officers responded to the shooting on Franklin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue South around 2:30 a.m. They found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound.
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New tech used by Minnetonka PD helps keep officers, public safe
New technology is giving police in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a new look at what's happening on patrol.
Man sentenced to 25+ years after hiding body in tote
A judge on Thursday sentenced a 23-year-old northern Minnesota man to more than 25 years in prison for his role in the murder of another man whose partial remains were found in a tote on the Mille Lacs Lake shoreline in 2023.
2 charged in connection with Eagan street racing crash that killed 2
Melody Little, 24 of West St. Paul, and Jordan Weiland, a 20-year-old from White Bear Lake, are each charged with two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide, according to court documents filed Thursday.
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Grand Rapids residents urged to be on lookout for coyotes
Police in one northern Minnesota city are asking residents to report any coyote sightings after receiving multiple reports of extremely close encounters with the wild animal.
Early West Nile surge in Twin Cities mosquitoes has officials urging caution
Officials say West Nile virus is surging earlier than usual in mosquito populations in the Twin Cities metro.
Most premature baby marks 1st birthday in Iowa with a Guinness record
A baby born at 21 weeks' gestation in Iowa City, Iowa, has celebrated his first birthday, earning a Guinness world record for being the most premature baby.
Health officials warn of rise in tularemia cases in Minnesota
The illness is caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. It's commonly found in small rodents, rabbits, squirrels and beavers. People typically develop the illness from tick and fly bites, scratches from infected cats or by touching animals that have tularemia.
UnitedHealth says it's under federal investigation for civil fraud
The health-care giant said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating with them.
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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Chuck Mangione, jazz icon known for "Feels So Good," dies at 84
"Feels So Good" is a staple on most smooth-jazz radio stations and has been called one of the most recognized melodies.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.