Northern Lights in Minnesota: Dec. 1, 2023
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
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For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
There's nothing more spooky than the arrival of winter, especially when it falls before Halloween. Well, a round of overnight snow left a fresh coating on the metro, just in time to give people 1991 flashbacks.
We're reaching the peak season for jaw-dropping autumnal views around the state of Minnesota, and WCCO's viewers are sharing the best of the best.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot Saturday evening. Police say they were called to the area near 28th Street East and 10th Avenue South a little before 7 p.m.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
A Minneapolis man's Tik Tok video has over 140k views after he posted about a security firm backing out due to crime, after his apartment complex hired them.
A St. Paul man has been charged for his role in several storm sewer vandalism incidents around the city, announced the Ramsey County Attorney's Office on Friday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says air quality will reach the red level, meaning it is unhealthy for everyone, in all northern and central parts of the state on Sunday morning, while the southern part of the state will be in the orange level.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy arrived at the Duluth International Airport on Saturday to tour one of the oldest air traffic control towers in the nation.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says air quality will reach the red level, meaning it is unhealthy for everyone, in all northern and central parts of the state on Sunday morning, while the southern part of the state will be in the orange level.
The Walker Police Department in Minnesota says a person holding a knife is in the hospital after charging at an officer, who in turn shot him Friday in the city.
A grain elevator fire in Shelly, Minnesota, on Friday has prompted a boil water advisory for its residents, the Norman County Sheriff's Office said.
A Minnesota man is recovering after being shot while driving down from Duluth on Interstate 35 on Thursday.
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.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy arrived at the Duluth International Airport on Saturday to tour one of the oldest air traffic control towers in the nation.
Friends and neighbors are holding an event to support victims of the June 15 lawmaker shootings. Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed in that attack, State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman were both critically hurt. Ray Campos and Maria Lisignoli show how the fundraiser is helping in the recovery process.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced this week she won't run for reelection, but told WCCO she's confident she would win if she was on the ballot.
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
A woman is facing charges connected to a car crash this spring that put Nobles County Sheriff's Deputy Logan Waldner in the hospital, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
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.
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot Saturday evening. Police say they were called to the area near 28th Street East and 10th Avenue South a little before 7 p.m.
A Minneapolis man's Tik Tok video has over 140k views after he posted about a security firm backing out due to crime, after his apartment complex hired them.
A St. Paul man has been charged for his role in several storm sewer vandalism incidents around the city, announced the Ramsey County Attorney's Office on Friday.
Minneapolis police are asking for anyone who has information about a fatal stabbing in the city's Elliot Park neighborhood early Saturday morning to come forward as they work to make an arrest.
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.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
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.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Noah Cameron and four relievers combined on an eight-hitter, Mikel Garcia had two hits and an RBI, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Saturday night.
Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner homered and Ryan Jeffers had three hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-4.
Alanna Smith scored 25 points, Courtney Williams had 14 and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Washington Mystics 80-76 to improve to 16-1 at home this season.
Reeve, one of the league's most prominent voices, called for an end to the practice and accountability for those responsible on Thursday.
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.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
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.
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.
Wildfire smoke returns to Minnesota on Sunday, sweeping in from the northwest to the southeast.
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.
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota from 9 a.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Overnight temps in the 70s, potential for some fog. Sunday sees return of wildfire smoke and an air quality alert impacting sensitive groups. Humidity drops throughout the week. Lisa Meadows breaks it all down and shares when we could see more storms.
An air quality alert will be in effect on Sunday, unhealthy for sensitive groups in the metro area and red further north. We will remain dry for a while, rain chances do return next week. Lisa Meadows breaks down when we could see that rain.
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota from 9 a.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Overnight temps in the 70s, potential for some fog. Sunday sees return of wildfire smoke and an air quality alert impacting sensitive groups. Humidity drops throughout the week. Lisa Meadows breaks it all down and shares when we could see more storms.
Sec. of Transportation Sean Duffy was in Minnesota touring the Duluth International Airport.
An air quality alert will be in effect on Sunday, unhealthy for sensitive groups in the metro area and red further north. We will remain dry for a while, rain chances do return next week. Lisa Meadows breaks down when we could see that rain.
The owner of So Yen bakery talks about her choice to leave the corporate world to follow her dreams.