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In a town hungry for a winning sports team, we have one. The Minnesota Lynx have clinched the top record in their WNBA division, and are one game away from clinching the best record in the league, and home court advantage in the playoffs. So where is the media and community excitement?
We all know that the Minnesota State Fair was originally about the pig rather than the pork chop. But why does the State Fair end on Labor Day and go for 12 days?
It's the time of year when kids head to their schools, searching for their name on a giant poster, looking to see what teacher they'll have for the next year. How do schools match students with teachers? And should parents have a voice?
The Minnesota State Fair has lots of vendors and foods from outside of Minnesota, but when it comes to some of the iconic food from the fair, how many of those are from Minnesota?
Hundreds of thousands of people have visited the Minnesota State Fair already, and they're sending many, many Good Questions to WCCO-TV.
Minnesota school kids start school later than kids in any other state, by law, it's after Labor Day. So do Minnesota kids spend less time in the classroom than in other states?
There is something about that dramatic moment where the probate attorney opens the will and breaks the news. So, who needs a will and what happens if you don't have one?
A 5.8 earthquake is mild by west coast standards, but on the east coast, it is weird stuff.
While Libya is in a state of unrest, there's already talk about what happens to Moamaar Gaddafi and his sons when they are captured. How are accused war criminals punished?
From Asian carp to Powerball tax windfalls, we're hitting "Reply All" to some of WCCO-TV viewers' Good Questions.
Before the Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, there was no media love for Ron Paul. After he nearly won the thing, there was still no love. Why are reporters ignoring Ron Paul's presidential campaign?
When we go to the mall, the labels most of us look at have to do with size and style. But what about where the merchandise comes from?
The city of Minneapolis is testing a new way to recycle. A pilot program will evaluate whether the city should kick its sorting policies to the curb and opt for a method known as single sort recycling.
Whenever a United States president leaves the White House and heads for the "real" America, the opposition party complains about taxpayers bankrolling a political trip. But compared to previous presidents, how often is President Barack Obama on the road?
"Consumer confidence." It's a term we've no doubt heard thrown around in the last few weeks.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
A candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next Hennepin County attorney, a little over a month after Mary Moriarty announced she won't be running for re-election.
After years of waiting, Twin Cities residents can now buy recreational cannabis in the metro area.
A new study is showing some love for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Rest, a Democrat who represents the northwestern suburbs of Minneapolis, said she promised her family in 2022 this term would be her last.
Authorities believe a fire at a southern Minnesota fraternity house was intentionally set.
The first recreational marijuana dispensary not owned by a tribe opened for business in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a rare bid for a third consecutive term that would make history if he wins.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
Five students and a driver are recovering after two school buses collided in Oakland Township, Minnesota, Monday afternoon, according to the Freeborn County Sheriff's Office.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Rest, a Democrat who represents the northwestern suburbs of Minneapolis, said she promised her family in 2022 this term would be her last.
President Trump and the first lady are in the United Kingdom for a rare second state visit to the country.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
Most people don't think of September as an ideal time to open an ice cream shop, especially here in Minnesota. But for Andrew McNattin, the timing didn't matter.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
A candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next Hennepin County attorney, a little over a month after Mary Moriarty announced she won't be running for re-election.
A Wright County, Minnesota, woman is facing charges after police say two elementary school students overdosed on hallucinogenic mushrooms.
A 19-year-old man faces charges in the fatal shooting of a St. Olaf College football player last week.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
A man accused of raping a woman at knifepoint near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, then kidnapping her in June 2024, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to online court records updated on Monday.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
It's the time of year when many parents see their kids head off to college, and one couple is channeling those feelings into a comedy show with heart.
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Jones' injury means the Vikings' offense could now be missing starters at running back, quarterback, left tackle, center and wide receiver.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
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.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
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.
Scattered showers are set to increase as the day continues Wednesday, and temps are expected to top out in the mid-80s.
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.
Showers and storms will pester parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the bulk of the action in the Twin Cities expected in the afternoon.
Showers and storms will pester parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the bulk of the action in the Twin Cities expected in the afternoon.
Showers and storms are possible for parts of Minnesota on Wednesday, with the Twin Cities likely to get hit in the afternoon.
The iconic northeast Minneapolis bar closed two years ago, but if you're missing the place, there's now a chance to own some of its decor.
A candidate has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next Hennepin County attorney, a little over a month after Mary Moriarty announced she won't be running for re-election.
Darryl Jenkins, a personal trainer at Life Time Eden Prairie, shares what the 421 method is.
Matthias Maute shares about the Bach Society, and why they chose Vivaldi for their opening concert.
According to a study, family ties matter the most, as one in four mothers named a baby after a family member.