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The plan is a 10-year vision for downtown Minneapolis that has several recommendations, including improvements to the skyway system, widening access to public restrooms, creating an outdoor skating rink and more.
Minneapolis leaders are hopeful a decade from now, the city will see big changes for the better. Adam Duxter takes us inside the 2035 plan.
Flavor World is a Twin Cities-based creative hub that makes clothing, hosts events and provides services for the local art scene. It is one of five local arts organizations selected to be a part of Vibrant Storefronts.
The city plans to spend nearly a quarter million dollars to breathe new life into empty storefronts. WCCO's Jason Rantala explains who's moving in and bringing their creative energy with them.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says officers working as part of the department's "Late Night Safety Plan" were called to Tantrum Nightclub at 118 N 4th St. at approximately 1:47 a.m. after reports of a person with a gun.
A bicyclist is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a cement truck in downtown Minneapolis Thursday morning.
A project to improve the Nicollet Avenue bridge in Minneapolis' Tanglewood neighborhood is getting over $34.2 million in federal funding.
Metro Transit hopes to make commuting across the Twin Cities area easier by the end of the decade.
The Metro Gold Line is opening in March 2025 and will now be extended to downtown Minneapolis in 2027. (edited)
A 34-year-old man is in custody after a standoff at an apartment in downtown Minneapolis Monday afternoon.
A man is in custody after a standoff at an apartment in downtown Minneapolis Monday afternoon.
This weekend, police and other violence disruption groups will have a large presence downtown Minneapolis in hopes of curving a spike in youth violence.
On Tuesday, Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance making it easier to convert unused commercial space into residential units.
Minneapolis police say they have a plan to crackdown on crime following a second deadly weekend downtown.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says his department has a plan to crackdown on crime following another violent weekend with two men killed and three others injured.
Hennepin and Fifth avenues are just blocks from Target Field, and blocks from Target Center. In many ways, it is the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The last couple of days, though it has been the heart of tragedy. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the impact this is already having and why some are planning to leave.
A Twin Cities family is mourning the loss of a teenager — the victim of a hit-and-run crash in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend.
Police say a 14-year-old boy was shot in downtown Minneapolis early Monday evening.
A Twin Cities family is mourning the loss of a teenager- the victim of a hit-and-run in downtown Minneapolis over the weekend. Video shows a car driving through a crowd of people at a busy intersection on Hennepin Avenue. Family members say 16-year-old De'Miaya Broome died. Five others were hurt. John Lauritsen talked with Broome's family about how they're remembering her.
Carl Vargas says the crash has changed his perspective on life and he's very grateful he wasn't hurt worse.
Carl Vargas hasn't watched the video of himself get tossed through the air like a rag doll, or two people in the car that blew the red light hitting him hop into another car and drive away.
It’s expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years. Sorry Swifties, we’re not talking about Taylor. As Jason Rantala reports, more than 150,000 metalheads are set to descend on Minneapolis.
Four people were hurt in a three-alarm apartment fire overnight Wednesday near Elliot Park in downtown Minneapolis.
A new security team is now assigned to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with the goal of making the area less dangerous.
Minneapolis broke its all-time hotel revenue record last week and grew year-over-year for hotel room demand and occupancy thanks to a variety of events and conferences in downtown.
Zen Box Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant that's served food in downtown Minneapolis for over 20 years, is set to close.
A piece of Cold War history is up for sale in Dakota County, Minnesota.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
As Minnesota farmers wrap up fall harvest, many are celebrating a soybean deal with China.
There's a spooky Halloween display in the Twin Cities that continues to grow every year — and it's all built by a teenager who's using it for a great cause.
Zen Box Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant that's served food in downtown Minneapolis for over 20 years, is set to close.
There's a spooky Halloween display in the Twin Cities that continues to grow every year — and it's all built by a teenager who's using it for a great cause.
Twin Cities high schools are scrambling to find new graduation venues after the University of Minnesota announced earlier this week that it will no longer host high school commencements.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two people are dead after a shooting overnight Friday in the city's north side.
Minneapolis drivers and bikers are in for a big treat this Halloween, as the two-year construction project along Hennepin Avenue finally wraps up and two-way traffic resumes on Friday.
A piece of Cold War history is up for sale in Dakota County, Minnesota.
As Minnesota farmers wrap up fall harvest, many are celebrating a soybean deal with China.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans will lose access to food assistance starting on Saturday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
More than 440,000 Minnesotans are set to lose food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday at midnight, and food shelves across the state are preparing for an unprecedented wave of need.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say two people are dead after a shooting overnight Friday in the city's north side.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are searching for a burglar who targeted a residential home overnight Sunday.
A former Minneapolis city council member is accused of crashing her car while under the influence of alcohol outside City Hall late Tuesday night.
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.
A Minneapolis mass shooting suspect is now charged with trying to make a brazen escape from jail.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
Bryan Rust had a goal and an assist, Tristan Jarry made 26 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota 4-1 to hand the Wild their fifth straight loss.
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, the winningest coach in WNBA history, will join the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame next year.
The Minnesota Twins announced former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton as their choice to lead the team on Thursday.
Kyle Connor's wrist shot 46 seconds into overtime gave the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, their ninth straight win against their Central Division rival.
Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the best-of-three first-round opener.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
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.
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
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.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says temperatures will be in the 40s while trick-or-treaters are out and about on Friday evening.
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.
Expect a gloomy Halloween with an overcast sky and off-and-on showers, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Scattered rain showers will develop Friday and continue into the trick-or-treating hours, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Scattered rain showers will develop Friday in the Twin Cities and continue into the trick-or-treating hours.
Next Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says temperatures will be in the 40s while trick-or-treaters are out and about on Friday evening.
The All Things Possible Theatrical and Arts Group is opening a black-owned art gallery in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. The founders of the group stopped by WCCO on Friday to discuss what to expect with the gallery.
The St. Paul Fire Department is looking into the cause of a house fire on Desoto Street Friday morning. One firefighter suffered minor injuries while working to put the flames out.
Two men are dead after a shooting on St. Paul's north side early Friday. Police said the incident "appears to be domestic in nature" and that the two people knew each other
President Trump’s trade war with China had put pressure on farmers across Minnesota, but over the past couple of days, that’s changed. John Lauritsen has been talking with farmers about the new soybean deal with China.