Finding Minnesota: Dusty The Volunteer Dog
Dusty, a shih tzu dog, was recognized as the March volunteer of the month at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
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Dusty, a shih tzu dog, was recognized as the March volunteer of the month at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
There was a time when nearly every town had a barber shop. As salons and other retailers expanded, the number of old-time barber shops began to shrink. But in the middle of Blaine, there is still a piece of Mayberry.
Minnesotans looking to strike it rich may not need to look any further than the Iron Range. Last year, the DNR announced the discovery of gold grains and small gold deposits up near Lake Vermillion.
Underwear is often an afterthought in our day-to-day life, but it gets a little more attention at the Minnesota History Center. There are more than 3,200 historic pieces in the center's basement, dating back nearly 200 years.
Minnesota is home to the largest ball of twine, the biggest gingerbread house and the largest cow collection in the world.
Many dairy farmers never get to see their customers enjoying their products. But for a family near Brooten, that is a thrill they experience every day.
Jen Tavernier, 33, is among a growing group of athletes embracing ninja warrior training. She found this form of fitness about a year ago while watching American Ninja Warrior, a show in which athletes race through a difficult obstacle course.
A February morning on Lake Minnetonka is calm and clear. But it's not long before you spot a streak of orange in the sky, and hear the rush of skis on snow.
Minnesota may not have the towering mountains, but there is a strong climbing community.
Minnesotans often think they need to travel to major cities to see famous artwork. But in reality, you do not have to travel far to see original works by the likes of Van Gogh and Picasso.
One man from Big Lake is trying to create the world's largest sculpture. Roger Hanson is about halfway to his goal.
Many in the Somali community turn to the Karmel Plaza in Minneapolis for traditional clothing, food and other goods. Known as the Somali mall, most of the customers and business owners are of east African descent but all are welcome.
Minnesota State Park is its own winter wonderland. You can find evidence of wildlife everywhere in its serene surroundings. A pair of cascading waterfalls are the only interruptions to the January quiet. The waterfalls used to be the park's main attraction. But in September that changed, when new residents arrived – Minneopa bison.
Logically, we think that every beginning has an end, and that a time consuming task will eventually see its conclusion.
Like all small towns do, Terry Kubista's village started with just a few homesteaders and a few houses. Four-and-a-half decades later it has taken over his basement.
During the 2025 St. Paul Art Crawl, the Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative is honoring the memory of an artist whose life was tragically and violently cut short days before last year's event.
Data entry errors in DWI testing equipment may impact at least 277 cases and have prompted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to order a statewide inspection of the instruments.
A cat that accidentally traveled from China to Minnesota inside a shipping container is now adjusting to life in the United States, and may soon be ready for adoption.
The mother of a 21-year-old man fatally shot inside a Minneapolis bar on Tuesday is searching for answers.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Data entry errors in DWI testing equipment may impact at least 277 cases and have prompted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to order a statewide inspection of the instruments.
Dakota County in Minnesota is reporting three new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
An inmate is dead after an apparent fight with his cellmate on Thursday inside Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, are investigating after a male was killed in a shooting early Friday, officials said.
A 39-year-old Pine County, Minnesota, man who authorities said was an endangered missing person has now been found safe.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking a judge to immediately put on hold his order that would require elections officials to verify the citizenship of all 3.6 million registered Wisconsin voters before the next statewide election in February.
Around 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin are unpaid and in limbo amid the government shutdown, including a woman WCCO spoke with on Monday.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a teenage boy is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound days after shooting his pregnant girlfriend and uploading a video of the violence to social media.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
President Trump is vowing to retaliate if China enforces stricter curbs on exports of materials used in electronics, defense weapons and high-tech products.
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Israeli troops are now withdrawing to agreed-upon deployment lines in Gaza following a ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for kids.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
The mother of a 21-year-old man fatally shot inside a Minneapolis bar on Tuesday is searching for answers.
A person is in custody after a burglary in the northern Twin Cities suburb of Mounds View, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon.
An inmate is dead after an apparent fight with his cellmate on Thursday inside Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, are investigating after a male was killed in a shooting early Friday, officials said.
A 20-year-old man is charged with attempted murder for allegedly beating a woman at random with a table leg on a St. Paul LRT platform during rush hour Tuesday — as several witnesses watched without intervening.
Dakota County in Minnesota is reporting three new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for kids.
Some Minnesotans in the state's 6th Congressional District are calling on Republican Rep. Tom Emmer to restore health care funding and end the government shutdown.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
An Eden Prairie couple said an AED was a lifesaver on the pickleball court they were at on Saturday night.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier earned her third consecutive All-WNBA First Team selection on Friday.
Some of the biggest stars in the NFL play fantasy football, but the league has rules.
Ryan Hartman scored twice, Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves for his 12th NHL shutout and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-0 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get some "extensive work" during the team's bye week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said, in hopes he can begin ramping up to a return to the field.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Her has represented St. Paul in the state legislature since 2019. Among the neighborhoods she represents are Cathedral Hill and Mac-Groveland.
Melvin Carter is seeking a 3rd term as St. Paul mayor. He has four opponents running against him. One of them is Rep. Kaohly Her.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A #Top10WxDay has been declared for Saturday, but a raw day is expect for the second half of the weekend.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Saturday is shaping up to be beautiful, and a #Top10Wx Day has been declared across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The low temperature late Friday and into early Saturday will be around 44 degrees in the Twin Cities, with other areas dipping into the 30s, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Next Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temps on Saturday will be in the 60s across most of Minnesota and rain showers will move into northern parts of the state on Sunday.
A #Top10WxDay has been declared for Saturday, but a raw day is expect for the second half of the weekend.
Three people are recovering and a dog has been found after a plane crashed in McGregor, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon. A local search group recovered the dog using drones with thermal imaging and volunteers.
Learn how girls flag football is growing organically in Minneapolis, and find out who won the battle between Cretin-Derham Hall and Mahtomedi in the Oct. 10, 2025, edition of the High School Sports Rally.
The low temperature late Friday and into early Saturday will be around 44 degrees in the Twin Cities, with other areas dipping into the 30s, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The first day of the St. Paul Art Crawl wrapped up Friday night. While the streets of Lowertown are filled with color, many are remembering a woman killed just days before last year's event. Ubah Ali shows how her legacy continues to shine.