
American Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, Leo XIV, by Catholic cardinals
The crowd in St. Peter's Square erupted as it was announced that the Catholic Church, for the first time in its history, had chosen an American man as its leader.
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as new pope: Leo XIV
The crowd in St. Peter's Square erupted as it was announced that the Catholic Church, for the first time in its history, had chosen an American man as its leader.
The disturbing incident at a Rochester park is getting national attention, and criticism from the community.
Authorities say they're involved in an active standoff on Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Montrose, Minnesota.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
In 1969, WCCO reporter Al Austin and photojournalist Gordon Bartouche traveled to Vietnam and followed nearly a dozen Minnesota soldiers on the front lines. Pauleen Le reconnects with one of those "grunts": John Steele.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
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.
Westbound Highway 10 between 172nd Street and Industrial Drive Northwest closed shortly after 7 a.m. due to a crash.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released its latest air quality forecast for the summer season.
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.
On May 6, 1965, six tornadoes touched down in different parts of the Twin Cities, killing 13 people and injuring more than 500 others.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including a potentially 90-degree day on Mother's Day.
After a close vote, new changes to a rent control proposal that would cap rent increases on buildings built before 2005 are being sent to the mayor's desk. WCCO's Jonah Kaplan breaks down how this narrow victory may impact you.
Police in Wright County say they have a suspect in custody after a morning-long standoff at an apartment complex.
Student loans from the application process to the payback are changing. In Talking Points, what borrowers need to know if they've defaulted and the future of loans.
Nick Engbloom, with the University of Minnesota Foundation-M Health Fairview, and Karissa Kruse, from Sonoma County Winegrowers, preview the event.
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.
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will be out for at least a week as he recovers from a hamstring strain he suffered during Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch isn't happy with his star player after the team's Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Buddy Hield and Draymond Green delivered from 3-point range with Golden State star Stephen Curry suddenly sidelined by a hamstring strain, and the Warriors opened the second-round series with an inspired 99-88 victory over the Timberwolves.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
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 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.
Police say a missing 13-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend in Minneapolis has been found safe.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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."
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.
Westbound Highway 10 between 172nd Street and Industrial Drive Northwest closed shortly after 7 a.m. due to a crash.
Minneapolis police on Wednesday announced several more arrests and charges stemming from the recent spate of deadly shootings.
The once-polluted garden plot is one step closer to a comeback.
Burnsville police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed on Wednesday morning.
Police in Burnsville, Minnesota, are investigating after a man was found dead on Saturday morning near Interlachen Park.
Authorities say they're involved in an active standoff on Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Montrose, Minnesota.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
A disturbing incident at a park in Rochester, Minnesota, is getting national attention and drawing criticism from the community.
"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.
Authorities in central Minnesota are asking for the public's help in finding two teenagers who haven't been seen since Monday.
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.
A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.
Police say the missing girl has been located safe and have canceled the missing person alert.
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.
The remains of a woman who was last seen nearly nine years ago were found in St. Cloud, Minnesota, police say.
Student loans from the application process to the payback are changing. In Talking Points, what borrowers need to know if they've defaulted and the future of loans.
Minnesota and now North Dakota are two of eleven states reporting measles cases this year, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
Parents, teachers and educators packed the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda on Wednesday to push back on proposed funding cuts at the Legislature that would eliminate state funding supporting private schools.
The global trade war is hitting home for one Minnesota business owner.
"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.
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.
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.
Grocery prices are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets in Minnesota compared to almost anywhere else.
Smurfit Westrock announced Wednesday that 189 employees at its St. Paul coated recycled board mill will be permanently laid off beginning June 30.
Authorities say they're involved in an active standoff on Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Montrose, Minnesota.
Minneapolis police on Wednesday announced several more arrests and charges stemming from the recent spate of deadly shootings.
Burnsville police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed on Wednesday morning.
A woman who was allegedly caught on camera forcefully grabbing, pushing and shouting at children at a Twin Cities day care now faces a gross misdemeanor charge.
Steven Bailey, the Minnesota man charged in last year's deadly drunken driving crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, pleaded guilty to multiple charges on Wednesday morning.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this might surprise you, but Minnesota has the second-highest rate of melanoma in the country.
Minnesota adults with autism are thriving in the workplace.
"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.
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.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's confirmed measles case count is 935, more than triple the amount seen in all of 2024. The three-month outbreak in Texas accounts for the vast majority of cases.
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.
The St. Paul Saints may be in for a rebrand after comedian John Oliver called out the team on his show "Last Week Tonight."
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.
Jury selection in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial started Monday in New York City.
President Trump on Sunday announced movies as his latest target for tariffs because the U.S. movie industry "is DYING a very fast death."