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The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
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The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
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.
Georgia is known for growing peaches, Florida for oranges. But what about Minnesota?
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
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.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
Moriarty says she will focus on "creating enduring change in the system" during the final months of her administration.
WCCO Investigates discovered the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) could have alerted Eagan residents whose health was at risk from lead exposure sooner.
There's no doubt firefighting is a dangerous job, but some of the biggest risks aren't just the flames. It's what lingers afterwards.
There are fewer public entrances and more security officers around the Minnesota State Capitol under new changes public safety officials implemented on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've discovered more than a dozen different types of a mold known as "plant destroyers."
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Authorities are asking for the public's help to find a missing 85-year-old Minnesota woman.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, says a bear has been wandering around with a jar on its head for eight days.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
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.
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
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.
Moriarty says she will focus on "creating enduring change in the system" during the final months of her administration.
There are fewer public entrances and more security officers around the Minnesota State Capitol under new changes public safety officials implemented on Wednesday.
Right now, anyone can enter the Minnesota Capitol building during normal business hours. But as of Wednesday, there are fewer doors you can enter.
Right now, anyone can enter the Minnesota Capitol building during normal business hours. But as of Wednesday, there are fewer doors you can enter.
The controversy surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is not going away.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
More than 4,000 Minnesota renters are eligible to get money back from a property management company accused of overcharging and stealing security deposits.
A new decision from the Albert Lea City Council could be a sign of more difficulties for the cannabis industry ahead.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office secured a judgment against a property development company accused of defrauding Somali immigrant families.
A man convicted of charges stemming from the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been sentenced.
An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one the country's largest Army bases, officials said.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher blasted state capitol security for not quickly sending a mass alert to Minnesota lawmakers the night two of their colleagues and their spouses were shot in their homes in the politically motivated attack this summer, calling the move a "safety failure."
A man is recovering after he was apparently struck by a stray bullet late Monday night in Minneapolis.
The 70-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, is charged with one count of criminal vehicular operation, court documents filed Tuesday in Washington County show.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
A participant in the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon is a mom of three from Minnetrista who is taking extra steps to make sure she's running her best and in the safest way.
HealthPartners employees in Stillwater voted to authorize an unfair labor practices strike, their union announced Monday.
In the U.S., nearly 21% of people live with chronic pain, but a patient-doctor team from M Health Fairview hopes to change that.
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
A funeral procession for legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham, England, gave fans a chance to pay their respects.
A Minnesotan who knew Malcolm-Jamal Warner says the teen star was much more than just an actor.
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.
A young Minnesota athlete preparing for the Special Olympics shares a special bond over superheroes with his father. Mike Max introduces the Lepel family.
Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Wednesday.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Barr said he is "incredibly thankful and deeply humbled by the journey this game has taken me on."
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
For the first time in 15 years, there are now federal regulations for cryptocurrency. So what will that mean for the notoriously unstable market -- and who's cashing in? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with investment expert Pete Najarian about the risks, rewards, and a refresher on what cryptocurrency is.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
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.
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 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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will get very hot and humid tomorrow and continue through 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.
The Summer Glory Index rates how great Minnesota's summer days are based on high and low temperatures and rain.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld breaks down the methods behind his Summer Glory Index, and explains why this summer won’t be too high-scoring.
A few storms could move in on Wednesday evening, and temps Thursday will reach into the upper 80s
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will get very hot and humid tomorrow and continue through the weekend.
It's not just a lot of hot air; studies show a sauna can improve health. Jeff Wagner and photojournalist Joe Van Ryn show us why local firefighters are sweating it out.
In late May, the MPCA issued a notice of violation to Gopher Resource in Eagan for exceeding lead air quality standards from January through March. People living nearby weren't told about the pollution problem until July. WCCO discovered the state pollution control agency could have alerted people whose health was at risk from lead exposure sooner.
Scientists say they found more than a dozen different types of a mold that can infect your plants. Adam Del Rosso explains why our soggy summer isn't helping.
Right now, anyone can enter the Minnesota Capitol building during normal business hours. But as of Wednesday, there are fewer doors you can enter.