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It's amazing what kids today can learn if they just sit down and talk with a group of seniors. But at Riley Crossing Senior Living in Chanhassen, the seniors are learning from the kids, too.
A first-ever state tournament appearance is within reach for Chanhassen High School girls' lacrosse team.
A Ukrainian ballet teacher has been making a name for herself in the Twin Cities for the last two decades. Julia Levina has been the artistic director La Danse Fatale pre-professional ballet company, part of the Dance Arts Centre studio in Chanhassen.
In total, 3.3 million Americans use wheelchairs, and that number is expected to grow. WCCO talked with Chad Wilson, an expert on disability rights, who presented five simple but deeply important things to bear in mind.
Money Magazine has named Chanhassen the best place to live in the United States.
A 21-year-old Twin Cities man accused of shooting his sister inside their family home was indicted on a first-degree murder charge Wednesday.
After searching for hours, authorities found the body of a 13-year-old Bloomington girl in a Chanhassen lake Saturday night.
The extreme temperatures didn't intimidate too many people from getting outside as it was nearly impossible to find a place to park at Lake Ann in Chanhassen Saturday afternoon.
A 21-year-old Twin Cities man is facing a murder charge in the Saturday shooting death of his older sister in Chanhassen. Inside the family home, investigators say they found six rifles, hundreds of spent shell casings, bullet holes in the walls and several shot-out windows.
A 20-year-old male was arrested Saturday for shooting and killing his 25-year-old sister inside their Chanhassen home.
This year marks the first time the urn containing Prince's remains has returned to the atrium for display to the public.
Artistic director Michael Brindisi says the cast did not align with its work toward equity and inclusivity because it was 98% white.
Five years after Prince's death, fans are getting a new look at his story through never-before-seen keepsakes.
The highway renaming is the dream of a group of his biggest fans. They already have the approval of Chanhassen City Council and now they're collecting signatures to present to state lawmakers.
A former pet of music icon Prince has passed away.
Along with other entertainment venues and museums in Minnesota, Paisley Park is reopening to patrons this week.
Gigi's is close to Karen Ryan's heart. She's a founding mom of the organization in the Twin Cities and her daughter, Violet, uses its services.
Stage theaters throughout the Twin Cities are slowly starting to make their return since closing back in March.
A statue of Prince's iconic Love Symbol was revealed for the first time Thursday morning at Paisley Park.
Authorities say that a sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man after a police pursuit that shut down a Twin Cities bridge Monday. Investigators say that the man was holding a woman at gunpoint in the incident.
The Carver County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $450,000 settlement with the parents of Archer Amorosi, a Minnetonka High School student shot and killed by deputies outside his Chanhassen home in 2018.
WCCO has compiled a list of jobs available right now.
Good news for dog lovers in Chanhassen: Minnewashta Regional Park's off-leash dog area will remain open after excess waste nearly pushed park officials to close the park.
Carver County Parks and Recreation says too many pet owners are not cleaning up after their dogs at the off-leash area of Minnewashta Regional Park in Chanhassen.
Officials in the south metro are investigating after a man was shot in the leg late Thursday night in a Chanhassen parking lot.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
Authorities say the remains found in a vehicle that was recovered from the Mississippi River last month in Sartell, Minnesota have now been identified.
A Mexican national died on Aug. 31 while in ICE custody in Arizona, the federal agency said. His cause of death was unknown and under investigation.
Joshua Wood threw three touchdown passes before running for a 59-yard score late in the fourth quarter to help Idaho beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 37-30.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
Officials with the Minneapolis Fire Department say crews responded to a report of a fire around 4:13 a.m. on the 1500 block of Central Avenue Northeast.
This weekend marks the annual Taste of Greece festival hosted by St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. This year, the church is also fundraising during the festival to support nearby Annunciation Catholic Church.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that killed two people near Randolph on Saturday morning.
Kanabec, Minnesota, native Jessica Stiffarm was promoted to sergeant major in the National Guard.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
Authorities say the remains found in a vehicle that was recovered from the Mississippi River last month in Sartell, Minnesota have now been identified.
Kanabec, Minnesota, native Jessica Stiffarm was promoted to sergeant major in the National Guard.
A Powerball drawing will be held for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record: an estimated $1.8 billion.
Brady Heiling and his girlfriend, Hallie Helgeson, were killed when they were hit by a wrong-way drunk driver in July. On Friday, the Western Minnesota football community Heiling was a part of honored him.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and its members are once again gearing up for a fight at the legislature. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy is Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Vice President Rob Doar.
In the aftermath of the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Gov. Tim Walz announced he will call a special session. He will be meeting on Tuesday with leaders to discuss specifics. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about this is the No. 2 Republican in the Minnesota House, Floor Leader Representative Harry Niska.
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
President Trump has targeted Chicago and other Democrat-led cities for expanded federal intervention.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
A 52-year-old Minnesota man has been charged after a stabbing in Maplewood on Thursday that resulted in the death of another man.
A 37-year-old man has been sentenced for killing two men in the September 2024 shootings near a south Minneapolis homeless encampment, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday.
The sentencing hearing for a former Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary has been delayed due to her attorney's illness.
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.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
Joshua Wood threw three touchdown passes before running for a 59-yard score late in the fourth quarter to help Idaho beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 37-30.
Salvador Perez's three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Minnesota Twins 11-2 on Saturday night.
Natisha Hiedeman matched her career-high with 24 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 78-72 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night.
John Nestor had a pick-six on the game's first offensive play, and Minnesota scored five first-quarter touchdowns en route to overwhelming FCS Northwestern State 66-0 Saturday.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
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.
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.
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.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
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.
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 Adam Del Rosso says highs today will reach the mid-upper 60s, marking the start of a slow warm-up this week.
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.
Sunday will feature more sunshine and calmer conditions, with highs reaching the mid-upper 60s.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will feature a lot more sunshine and calmer conditions.
Slight warm up Sunday with temp expected to hit the mid 60s. We do warm to the 70s again at the start of the work week. Monday night into Tuesday could bring more rain. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing.
It's something we all are supposed to do at least three times a day, but for some, it's complicated. Data shows that more than 10% of people who live in Minnesota don't have enough to eat. That in itself is complicated, but think about if you are living with an autoimmune disease or a disability and can't get to a food shelf.
The school year is back in session, and for many students the meals they receive at school are crucial to their nutrition. But what about the weekends?
Inclusive playgrounds are popping up at more schools across Minnesota, making it possible for kids and parents to access the joy we all know when it comes to play. Now, another local school is looking to build one of these playgrounds.
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and its members are once again gearing up for a fight at the legislature. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy is Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Vice President Rob Doar.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs today will reach the mid-upper 60s, marking the start of a slow warm-up this week.