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A couple of years ago, the Zachmans turned the old dairy barn into a place to spend the night. The idea was then born to turn it into a regenerative farm, and a hands-on experience for visitors.
John Lauritsen heads north to a Moorhead Dairy Queen, where the Dilly Bar was born nearly 70 years ago.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
If you've never heard of the town of Willernie, you're not alone, even though it's located in the middle of Washington County. But between famous gangsters and a famous amusement park, Willernie has quite the history.
There's a path in Brown County that holds hundreds of feet of history. It's called the "Way of the Cross" and it brings in visitors from around the world.
Baseball fans are rejoicing. After a long winter Major League Baseball is back and the Twins will open the season in Kansas City. But here at home, a Minneapolis man is making sure players of all ages are ready.
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay, with sunshine and temps in the upper 60s.
WIth highs in the upper 60s and plenty of sun, we're on the cusp of a #Top10WxDay, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
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.
The Minnesota BCA is ordering a statewide equipment review after testing errors raised questions about at least 277 cases, officials said Friday.