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A delegation from China traveled to the Twin Cities to learn from Xcel Energy. The utility company's crews do daily maintenance on power lines, and often people at home are none the wiser.
Cecilia Minges lived as an expat in Shanghai, China for four years.
A St. Cloud State University philosophy professor has pleaded guilty to illegally smuggling items made of elephant ivory from the United States to China.
A look at five of the best New Year's Eve celebrations from around the world.
U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi led a delegation of congressional Democrats on a rare trip by foreign politicians to Tibet, during a visit to China that included meetings with officials in Beijing.
Language immersion programs have been growing in Minnesota as more and more parents want their kids to learn another language. There were fewer than 30 programs in the state just ten years ago, and now there are more than 70.
U.S. stocks slumped again Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging more than 1,000 points at one point in a sell-off that sent a shiver of fear from Wall Street to Main Street.
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima 70 years ago Thursday. Estimates of causalities were anywhere between 90,000 and 160,000 people. It was the first nuclear weapon ever used, at a time when the United States was the only country with that capability. All of that has changed.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, a Chinese company gave its nearly 6,400 workers quite a reward. Each worker received a four day trip to France and Monaco.
Lumber Liquidators has stopped selling some floors made in China after a "60 Minutes" report discovered its laminate flooring contained high levels of formaldehyde.
Medtronic has agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government accusing the company of selling medical devices made in China and Malaysia to the U.S. military.
A professor at St. Cloud State University was arrested Tuesday and charged with importing and exporting ivory and rhinoceros horns. The indictment claims Professor Yiwei Zheng smuggled the specimens in and out of the U.S. between 2006 and 2011, ultimately selling many of the items to two individuals in China.
Some Republicans don't want the President, among other things, to grant legal status to undocumented parents who have children born in the U.S. Where do our immigrants come from? And, how have those groups changed over time? Good Questions.
For the first nine decades of her life, Chengyi Pan was a Chinese citizen. She remembers the days during World War II when American pilots dropped daily supplies, including toothpaste and chocolate.
A new TV ad by Democratic Sen. Al Franken claims his Republican opponent Mike McFadden searches the world for places to avoid paying taxes.
The good folks at The Restaurant Choice cooked up these handsomely designed infographics to get you through your next international dining adventure.
Several hundred people, some carrying the Tibetan flag, marched in downtown Minneapolis Monday morning to mark the 55th anniversary of National Uprising Day in Tibet. On this day in 1959, thousands of Tibetans spontaneously gathered to protect His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and to protest against Chinese Occupation.
We know about craft beer, and small-roasted coffee, but some food experts believe tea will be the next drink to take off in the United States. And a Minneapolis couple in their 20s certainly hopes so with Verdant Tea.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners of tainted jerky treats from China after seeing a surge in illnesses. Since 2007, the FDA says 3,600 dogs and 10 cats have gotten sick, and about 580 of those pets have died.
If you have trouble parallel parking, then this car is for you. This electric car's wheels turn 90 degrees sideways to parallel park. It's a first of it's kind, and is a joint project between engineers in New Zealand and China.
There are teenagers who move half way around the world to Minnesota…for high school. Nearly 24,000 Chinese students study in private American high schools. Hundreds of them are here in Minnesota with the goal of competing in a global world.
Amid the normal Saturday shopping crowd, commerce took a brief time out. In the Mall of America's rotunda, folks got a glimpse of something very special - people taking their first steps toward American citizenship.
Maya Moore has excelled everywhere she's played, winning championships from college to the WNBA and Europe. Now she's leaving her mark on the Chinese women's basketball league.
Rare works from the tomb of China's first emperor go on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts this fall.
Dozens of parents showed up Monday night at White Bear Lake Area Schools' board meeting to call for accountability after a 22-year-old man enrolled as a teenager at a Minnesota high school.
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
Tuesday will kick off a stretch of wet and chilly days in the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week, not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
Marco Rossi scored the fourth round of the shootout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period.
Dozens of parents showed up Monday night at White Bear Lake Area Schools' board meeting to call for accountability after a 22-year-old man enrolled as a teenager at a Minnesota high school.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
A new M Health Fairview program is giving rural Minnesotans a better chance at survival by flying in lifesaving equipment and specialists when time is running out.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
Minnesota's policy on transgender athletes in high school sports is leaving parents and school boards in limbo.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
Nearly a week after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, almost everyone is out of the hospital, and man's best friend is back with his owners.
Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.
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.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
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.
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task force is investigating a suspicious package in North Mankato, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Eight dozen school districts have questions on local ballots asking for taxpayers to OK new funding. Some need money for building renovations, others to plug budget gaps. Caroline Cummings reports on what you need to know before you vote.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
The FBI is warning the public about a "phantom hacker" scam that's drained more than $1 billion from seniors retirement accounts, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your money.
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.
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
St. Paul police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting on the city's east side late Saturday night.
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island also left at least 20 injured, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
A new M Health Fairview program is giving rural Minnesotans a better chance at survival by flying in lifesaving equipment and specialists when time is running out.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge on Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive.
Health officials in Minnesota is reporting two new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
"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.
The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week, not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
Marco Rossi scored the fourth round of the shootout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
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.
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.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
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.
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.
Tuesday will kick off a stretch of wet and chilly days in the Twin Cities.
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.
Tuesday will be a chilly and wet one in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Katie Steiner.
Rain is expected to move into southern Minnesota early in the afternoon on Tuesday before it moves through the central part of the state, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says. Parts of central Minnesota will also see scattered showers Tuesday morning.
Rain and cooler temperatures are in store for Tuesday, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The Minnesota River Valley Drug Task force is investigating a suspicious package in North Mankato, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Tuesday will be a chilly and wet one in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Katie Steiner.
Rain is expected to move into southern Minnesota early in the afternoon on Tuesday before it moves through the central part of the state, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says. Parts of central Minnesota will also see scattered showers Tuesday morning.
From eating Lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Scandinavian and Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows why so many Northern Europeans emigrated to Minnesota.
A piece of medical technology is taking flight to help rural Minnesotans with medical emergencies. ECMO machines are used to support patients with severe conditions like respiratory failure, heart failure, lung infections, and trauma. You can find them in big cities, but now the machine can travel quickly to the places it's needed. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Frank Vascellaro explain in a story you'll see only on WCCO.