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WCCO-TV viewers helped police catch a violent criminal and send him to prison, following a police chase through Eagan where speeds passed a 100 mph.
Minnesota police officers are concerned that a group of jewelry store robbers could get more violent. They've hit 13 stores so far, including Douglas Diamonds in Faribault, which was caught on surveillance tape.
The Nike All-Star Basketball Tournament is really something, and it's taking place in Eagan this weekend.
Akolda Manyang made headlines at the state boys tournament because he did not play for Duluth East. This weekend he is trying to catch the attention of college coaches and trying to move his reputation in the right direction in the process.
Forty of the top high school all-star basketball teams are in town this weekend for the most talent-filled tournament this state has ever seen in Eagan.
A suburban school district may become the first in the metro area to shorten its week to save money. The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school board needs to save $5 million next year. One option would be to give students every other Monday off.
A fainting condition may be to blame for causing an 18-year-old driver to fall asleep at the wheel, possibly exceed speeds of 100 mph and smash head-on into another car, killing both the teen and the other driver, Eagan authorities said.
A tailpipe became a missile Thursday afternoon and pierced an SUV's windshield on Interstate 35 E south.
Police have identified the two people killed in a head-on crash in Eagan, Minn. over the weekend.
Two people are dead after a head on crash in Eagan.
Earlier this month, an officer in Eagan used a pit maneuver to end a police chase on Interstate 35E, and dash cam video caught it all.
A 38-year-old man was charged after police say he bit and punched his girlfriend's son over an argument about walking the dog.
If you like high school hockey, the Xcel Energy Center is the place to be this week. One of the great events every year in prep sports is the boys state hockey tournament. This year might be one of the best ever.
It took officers from two police departments to end a dangerous high speed chase Thursday night. Authorities were following a driver throughout the Twin Cities metro who was traveling at more than 100 miles per hour.
A 21-year-old Columbia Heights man is accused of hiding drugs and stolen property in his pants while outside an Eagan business, according to charges filed Friday in Dakota County Court.
A day after his victory in Florida, Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney brought his campaign to Minnesota just five days before our state's caucuses.
Fresh off his big primary victory in Florida, Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney made a campaign stop in Minnesota. And was promptly glittered.
Families in one Eagan neighborhood bought their homes to enjoy the natural beauty of Bur Oak Park. But now, hundreds of trees are gone. They've been mowed down, and all that's left are little stumps.
The Eagan City Council has voted to set up a domestic partner registry.
Two people were rescued from a vehicle that went through the ice on Fish Lake Tuesday morning.
Eagan police caught two burglary suspects Monday, because a concerned neighbor monitored them on a camera and called police, authorities said.
At 82, Dolores Timlin of Eagan just completed her long-awaited degree online. She's a woman who no doubt proves age is only a number.
Prime Therapeutics, an Eagan-based company in Minnesota, plans to add 300 information technology and business analyst jobs through a state loan.
One Eagan family has a Christmas card tradition like no other – and it even got them on AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com.
An Eagan father was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his son after a basketball game.
Lamar Jackson played it patient and smart in his second game back from injury, and the Baltimore Ravens continued their defensive resurgence to beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 for their third straight victory.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
The Trump administration threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the new orders.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
Minneapolis educators and Minneapolis Public Schools announced they have reached a tentative deal Saturday night, just days before educators planned to strike.
SNAP benefits for Minnesotans have come back, as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues. People in Minneapolis came together Saturday morning to support those who lost SNAP benefits for a week. Cyclists gathered at Angry Catfish bike shop for "Cranksgiving." They biked to collect food for those who need it most.
The cultural and social tradition of the Minnesota deer opener dates back generations, and a twist in one town is connecting generations in a whole new way.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
The cultural and social tradition of the Minnesota deer opener dates back generations, and a twist in one town is connecting generations in a whole new way.
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to starting a major northland wildfire this spring.
The cool weather should help hunters, and deer numbers are high in most parts of the state.
The College of Saint Benedict has announced that it will introduce its first-ever women's flag football team this spring.
Sometimes signs aren't enough to keep trespassers away. For Julie and Del Spronk, it took dozens of calls to police and then the court system to get involved.
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.
Britain's public broadcaster has been criticized for editing a speech President Trump made on Jan. 6, 2021, before protesters attacked the Capitol in Washington.
The Trump administration threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the new orders.
Buried in a torrent of election stories last week was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were non-compliance issues found in their audit of the Gov. Tim Walz's office. WCCO's Esme Murphy speaks about the routine audit's findings with auditor Lori Leysen.
There are conflicting orders on SNAP causing confusion Sunday morning. In a response to a federal court order, Minnesota officials issued SNAP benefits to 440,000 Minnesotans. But overnight an order from the White House says states should not release the benefits. Rep. Angie Craig from Minnesota talks about the USDA's decision with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The cultural and social tradition of the Minnesota deer opener dates back generations, and a twist in one town is connecting generations in a whole new way.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
When Charley Smith took a hard fall last year, robbing him of his ability to walk unassisted, his wife Kathy Smith made it a priority to make their Elk River, Minnesota, home safer.
Should you take benefits early at 62, wait for full retirement, or hold off until 70 to maximize the payout? That's the question wealth advisor Brian Muller hears every day. He's the founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
A man from Burnsville, Minnesota, is accused of scamming thousands of dollar from more than a dozen Twin Cities residents who sought his tree care services.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, said a man was hurt in an attempted robbery late Friday night.
Police said a man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in downtown Minneapolis.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
Minnesota leaders confirmed Saturday the state will issue full SNAP benefits for November to the 440,000 Minnesotans enrolled in wake of a federal court ruling ordering existing federal funds to be directed to the program.
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.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
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.
Lamar Jackson played it patient and smart in his second game back from injury, and the Baltimore Ravens continued their defensive resurgence to beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-19 for their third straight victory.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
Dayne St. Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a short-handed rally to beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday in the rubber match of the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup after a 3-3 tie.
Cade Tyson scored 21 points, Robert Vaihola and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson each had a double-double, and Minnesota beat Alcorn State 95-50.
There was no outside polling during the election. So when state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, for many, it was a shock.
Local election results are also making headlines, from an upset in St. Paul to another term for the Minneapolis mayor.
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.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says some snow showers may pop up throughout the state on Sunday.
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.
As winds pick up Sunday, feels-like temperatures stay in the teens all day after starting in single digits across greater Minnesota.
It is firmly feeling like winter this morning with temps in the teens and 20s and a few pockets of light snow. Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next 24 hours and when we could be above average again.
Overnight temps will hit the teens for parts of the state and low 20s for the rest. Sunday will be another day to bundle up from the cold. Lisa Meadows breaks down the next 24 hours and when we could be above average again.
Buried in a torrent of election stories last week was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were non-compliance issues found in their audit of the Gov. Tim Walz's office. WCCO's Esme Murphy speaks about the routine audit's findings with auditor Lori Leysen.
There are conflicting orders on SNAP causing confusion Sunday morning. In a response to a federal court order, Minnesota officials issued SNAP benefits to 440,000 Minnesotans. But overnight an order from the White House says states should not release the benefits. Rep. Angie Craig from Minnesota talks about the USDA's decision with WCCO's Esme Murphy.
If this morning's snow has you in the mood for the holidays, or you're just trying to get out, the Minneapolis Convention Center might be the place! Sunday is the last day of the Minneapolis Gift and Art Expo.
Erin Venker joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to talk more about OCD and debunks some common misconceptions.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says some snow showers may pop up throughout the state on Sunday.