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No matter what mood Lake Superior is in people come from around the world to take in its natural beauty. And it's a safe bet their journey to get here was quick, compared to the journey rocks and stones make to come ashore.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says a third person is now charged in the death of a St. Paul man, who was dismembered and dumped into Lake Superior earlier this summer.
Duluth police say two people are in custody following a shooting Tuesday morning that left one person injured.
The district said the mandate "runs until further notice" and that a final decision for the school year will be announced by Aug. 24.
Solar panels caused a house fire in Duluth on Wednesday resulting in $40,000 worth of damage to the home.
Officials in Duluth say masks will be required for staff and citizens inside city facilities starting Wednesday.
Lilly, a 350-pound lioness who lives at the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, had a root canal performed Sunday -- an operation that took about three hours to complete.
Authorities in northern Minnesota rescued a Duluth man after cellphone map directions led him astray early Sunday morning.
Police in Duluth have taken a 46-year-old man into custody following a shooting and standoff early Saturday morning.
Authorities in Duluth say that four men were arrested Monday morning in connection to an ongoing investigation into shootings in the city.
Police say the body of a deceased 50-year-old man was found Tuesday morning on the Lakewalk near the Duluth Rose Garden.
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center was evacuated Tuesday night after an ammonia leak was detected inside the complex.
Officers say they arrived to find the man with "substantial stab wounds to his abdomen."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explored the Duluth Rose Garden.
Thanks to a new drone video, you don't have to drive up to Duluth to tour the Glensheen Mansion.
A Minneapolis man achieved a remarkable feat this weekend, running Grandma's Marathon in Duluth less than a year after a bone marrow transplant.
The 45-year-old was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 15-year-old Duluth girl is being credited with saving her family's lives during a house fire Tuesday morning.
Duane Waldriff, 70, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge in connection to an attack on a WCCO photojournalist last year.
An iconic Minnesota record store announced Tuesday its Duluth location is permanently closed.
As of right now, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Mankato authorities say they're looking into the situation.
The Duluth Fire Department says one person was killed Sunday afternoon in an apartment fire, just months after a man died in a blaze in the same building.
Police say someone shot out a Minnesota State Patrol squad car window Monday morning in Duluth.
Authorities in Duluth are investigating after a Minnesota State trooper's squad car was damaged by gunfire, police said.
A surfer in Minnesota is being called a hero after rescuing on Wednesday a man and a dog who were struggling in the chilly waters of Lake Superior.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
A Minnesota Lottery player won $1 million after a Powerball drawing in late October, state lottery officials said.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
Two special elections in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday could shift the balance of power in the chamber.
A Minnesota Lottery player won $1 million after a Powerball drawing in late October, state lottery officials said.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Two special elections in the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday could shift the balance of power in the chamber.
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
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.
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
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.
More than 35,000 households in Minnesota's Ramsey County rely on SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps.
From mayoral races to school boards and special elections, Minnesota voters are facing some big decision on Tuesday.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, are heading to the polls on Tuesday in the election to decide who they want as the city's mayor, whether to support a city measure regarding administrative citations and on a school referendum. Here's a closer look at the candidates and the measures in 2025.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
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.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
A federal agent from Minnesota has pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed late last month.
A former Minneapolis elementary school teacher pleaded guilty Monday to several charges involving child sexual abuse material.
Lyndon Wiggins was found guilty Monday of the 2019 kidnapping and killing of realtor Monique Baugh after a weekslong retrial.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
The vision of a content creator from Minnesota has been gradually deteriorating since she was 6 years old. At 27, she's learning to live differently and independently.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
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.
Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
Newcomers Cade Tyson scored 30 points and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson had a double-double, giving new coach Niko Medved a victory in his Minnesota debut, 87-60 over Gardner-Webb.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact activities on the court.
A full-circle moment is unfolding on the basketball court this pre-season in Minnesota. During a fall league happening at St. Michael-Albertville High School on Sunday, three generations of women are growing the game.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
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.
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.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
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.
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.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Mild weather continues in the Twin Cities on Tuesday, with a pleasant fall day on tap.
Wednesday will feel cooler in the Twin Cities with highs in the mid 50s, temperatures still remain above average for early November.
A 42-year-old man, Hei Pret R Too, is missing and his family is concerned for his safety, the Minnesota BCA says.
A mild stretch continues before a weekend cool down, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
More than 35,000 households in Minnesota's Ramsey County rely on SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps.
From mayoral races to school boards and special elections, Minnesota voters are facing some big decision on Tuesday.
Sisters Grace and Lucy Ryan have already started their own lifestyle brand that blends feel-good products with a mission to empower youth and spark conversations about mental health and well-being.