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A south metro father lost his life to COVID-19 just weeks before his son's high school graduation.
The seventh- and eighth-grade band at Cathedral High School had two concerts cancelled due to COVID-19. But that didn't stop them from putting on a show.
There are some people who need a little extra help during this pandemic, and that's when the Ramsey County "Help Team" steps in.
The Governor's latest executive order still won't allow camping in state parks, and the Department of Natural Resources won't say when restrictions might lift.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he would support legislation that would allow the mall to tap into a tax increment financing fund that already exists.
Some Minnesota businesses aren't waiting for Gov. Tim Walz's approval to reopen.
The Starlite Drive-In Theater's screens stand 50 feet tall. And people have been waiting for months for the main features to come back.
The medical professionals from the 934th Aeromedical Staging Squadron were sent to the U.S. epicenter to relieve civilian personnel in the hospitals that were overrun by a surge in patients.
However, Metro Transit admitted that service will not be denied for those who do not wear a face mask, and riders without one will not be removed.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has issued an alert for providers to look out for a syndrome in children that has been associated with COVID-19.
A Twin Cities community is planning to reopen its playground structures next week as the state's stay-at-home order will be lifted.
Open Street events are a staple of the warm weather season in Minneapolis, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first two events slated for this summer have been canceled.
On Thursday, the Minnesota Department of Health reported a significant jump in processed COVID-19 tests, reaching a new one-day high.
While the COVID-19 crisis is still postponing live games, replays of classic Lynx games are coming to FOX Sports North.
The Minnesota Congressional Delegation has released a video Friday urging those who have fully recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) to donate plasma to help fight the virus.
Add the Twin Cities Pride weekend to the list of events going virtual this year.
The days sort of blend together during stay-at-home and all of the changes going on during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WCCO bought a plane ticket in order to go past MSP Airport security and see the empty boarding spaces firsthand.
While some are ready to worship side-by-side again, that may continue to be on hold. But many religious leaders have found faith defies physical spaces.
They're hoping this news means happy hours and happier days aren't far away. They have a plan in place for when their doors open.
Her motto during this time is contact spreads virus, masks spread love.
The Minnesota Department of Health says it's bracing for more cases of COVID-19 as the state reopens.
Thousands of Minnesota retailers are getting ready to open their doors next week, but shopping will look a lot different.
The Minnesota National Guard is now assisting long-term care facilities experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks.
General Mills is planning to have its corporate employees work from home for the rest of the summer.
The night sky over a northern Minnesota lake was bright with the northern lights on Sunday night.
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.
Five men were injured in a shooting on Monday morning in Minneapolis near the busy Interstate 35W & Lake Street Station.
State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from those directly impacted by recent gun violence.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
Five men were injured in a shooting on Monday morning in Minneapolis near the busy Interstate 35W & Lake Street Station.
State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from those directly impacted by recent gun violence.
Jennifer Mayerle takes us to St. Francis, Minnesota, to see the innovative way the city's middle school is using to keep students safe.
Hundreds gathered at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate the life of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, one of the two young students killed last month in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Sandy Robertson, Terri Naab, Shari Hamlin and Priscilla Bauer gather on the shores of Lake Minnetonka at Maynard's, traveling across the country to commemorate each year they are still alive.
The night sky over a northern Minnesota lake was bright with the northern lights on Sunday night.
Deputies were unable to find a gun following a report of one being flashed by a student at a high school football game on Friday night in Sartell, Minnesota.
Two years after a controversial discrepancy over the use of force in Minnesota law led to police departments pulling resource officers from schools, there could be a renewed effort to increase police presence in places of learning.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A 72-year-old man is in custody after police said he threatened to "shoot the windows" of an elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, on Thursday.
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.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
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.
State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from those directly impacted by recent gun violence.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
Lisa Cook sued the Trump administration to block her firing, the first time a president has sought to remove a member of the seven-person board of governors.
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
New details are emerging about the suspect charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week.
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.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
Five men were injured in a shooting on Monday morning in Minneapolis near the busy Interstate 35W & Lake Street Station.
Hundreds gathered at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate the life of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, one of the two young students killed last month in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says a man and a woman are dead and another man is injured following the shootings.
A teenager is in custody after police say he confessed to threatening a school in Nevis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
A woman is in the hospital after she was shot in south Minneapolis on Friday afternoon.
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.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
Video game fans will hear the work of musicians Stef "P.O.S" Alexander and Dwynell Roland under the newest version of the skateboarding game, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
The show will go on for Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis after a tentative deal was reached between the University of Minnesota and members of Teamsters Local 320.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
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.
Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards and Parker Romo made all five of his field-goal tries in his debut for the Atlanta Falcons in a 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
James McCann homered and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Sunday.
Napheesa Collier scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures and the Minnesota Lynx breezed to a 101-72 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in Game 1 of the best-of-three first-round WNBA series.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw three touchdown passes, leading California to a 27-14 victory over Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some storms are pushing through western Minnesota, but otherwise it is a hot and humid day.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says isolated showers are possible these next few days, otherwise temperatures remain hot untl later this week and into the weekend.
This week will start out hot and humid, and there will be several shots at rain.
It will be a hot and humid start to the week in the Twin Cities, with the potential for some rain mixed in.
Some storms are pushing through western Minnesota, but otherwise it is a hot and humid day.
A grandmother of crash survivors is calling for increased child passenger safety.
There is a large police presence in the area of Lake Street and Stevens Avenue in south Minneapolis Monday. WCCO has a crew on the scene and is working to learn more.
It's a top-of-mind topic for many parents and teachers right now. How can we ensure our children are safe at school? For some districts in Minnesota, one answer comes from a nonprofit started after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. Jennifer Mayerle talks more about the system with Maria Lisignoli.
State senators across the aisle came together to discuss options and hear from people directly impacted by recent gun violence.