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On the campaign trail in Iowa Saturday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar talked about President Trump's relationship with Vladimir Putin, and his disbelief in climate change as Tropical Storm Barry wreaks havoc on the Gulf coast.
Officials say the names of the victims and more details will be released following notification of the victims' family members and the completion of autopsies.
A federal judge will let a jury decide a lawsuit against Grinnell College that challenges the way the Iowa school handles sexual misconduct complaints.
The fired driver for Durham School Services failed to check the bus Tuesday and left a 6-year-old boy alone for nearly two hours inside the vehicle at the bus yard.
An Iowa man who eluded authorities for almost eight years after his indictment on federal firearms charges has been apprehended in Montana.
Marion County Sheriff's deputies were sent to the lake just after 6 p.m. Thursday for reports that a man had gone under the water and not resurfaced.
Authorities say a 50-year-old registered sex offender in Minnesota faces federal charges after being accused of traveling to Iowa to have sex with minors.
Rescuers had to help several people who became stuck in their cars after the water rose around them, and at least one car caught fire after an electrical wire fell on it.
A Minneapolis man has been imprisoned for roaming a dorm at a northeast Iowa college and touching sleeping students. He was sentenced Monday to more than 14 years.
First responders were sent to the Glidden Aquatic Center in Glidden on Saturday evening.
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar's mental health plan has inspired her first Iowa endorsement.
All students in the Council Bluffs school district will receive free meals beginning this fall. Lisa Stewart, director of nutrition services for the district, told the board of education this week that the entire school district now qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision, a federal program that allows students to eat free breakfast and lunch.
In Iowa, one of the whitest states in the nation, more than 100 black Democrats who expect to attend the 2020 caucuses crammed into a tiny community center in the capital city to position themselves as a force in the most wide-open presidential campaign in a generation.
The Adair County Sheriff's Office says first responders found the body of 74-year-old Linda Brownlee early Wednesday morning at the farm just east-southeast of Adair.
Betting is limited to people 21 years and older and would be done through the state's 19 casinos.
The extension also provides additional time for Iowa residents to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program.
King said that victims of Hurricane Katrina only ever asked for help after flooding, unlike Iowans affected by recent severe flooding, who he said "take care of each other."
Authorities are reopening both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 35 between Ames and the Minnesota border but caution that driving conditions will remain poor.
Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar met with Hillary Clinton earlier this month, according to her campaign.
Authorities say two University of Northern Iowa students were killed when their car collided with a semitrailer.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar hits the campaign trail Saturday, nearly a week after announcing her bid for the presidency.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who announced her presidential campaign in the midst of a snowstorm Sunday in downtown Minneapolis, is slated to hit the campaign trail this weekend, stopping at cities in Wisconsin and Iowa.
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Iowa TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit was featured on national news magazine "48 Hours" two months ago
The bill calls for a constitutional amendment and must pass the House and Senate in consecutive, separately elected legislative sessions before going for a public vote.
The body of a University of Iowa student has been found on the campus in Iowa City, and officials say they believe his death was weather-related.
Three teens were injured in a crash involving a stolen car late Friday night.
State safety inspectors are investigating after a work related accident resulted in a fatality at an Eagan, Minnesota manufacturing facility.
A man was rescued from a restricted cave area in Crosby Farm Regional Park late Friday night, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
The Minnesota Vikings (4-6) take on the Green Bay Packers (6-3-1) at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. There are several ways fans can watch and stream the NFC North matchup.
Weekend temps will be above average with highs in the 50s. Cold weather by Thanksgiving.
Three teens were injured in a crash involving a stolen car late Friday night.
State safety inspectors are investigating after a work related accident resulted in a fatality at an Eagan, Minnesota manufacturing facility.
A man was rescued from a restricted cave area in Crosby Farm Regional Park late Friday night, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
Weekend temps will be above average with highs in the 50s. Cold weather by Thanksgiving.
While Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis continues to heal from the mass shooting that happened in late August, a new effort is underway to support them.
Weekend temps will be above average with highs in the 50s. Cold weather by Thanksgiving.
A school bus driver in Maple Lake, Minnesota, was under the influence of alcohol when he was dropping students off from school Thursday, according to newly filed charges.
A federal jury has convicted a 39-year-old Minnesota man of fraudulently posing as a decorated U.S. Marine in an effort to obtain more than $140,000 in benefits.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but as soon as Kavan Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes opened Friday morning, customers were ready.
An investigation is underway after a disturbing discovery last weekend at a southern Minnesota property that was being used as a pet rescue.
Wisconsin election clerks have referred 46 instances of suspected fraud and voting irregularities to prosecutors related to the November 2024 presidential election.
Plea negotiations are underway for a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
The tug of war that puts Vikings and Packers fans on opposite ends of a rope is moving across the St. Croix River after Minnesota transportation officials rejected a request to use the Stillwater Lift Bridge again.
Investigators say that efforts to identify who had been driving at the time of the crash have been unsuccessful.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
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.
President Trump said in a social media post on Friday night that he is "terminating effective immediately" the Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
President Trump on Friday said he is ending deportation protections for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on X Friday she will resign from Congress early next year, after a weekslong falling-out with President Trump and much of her party.
Minnesota lawmakers on a panel tasked with recommendations on how to improve security at the State Capitol are weighing several options, but remain at odds over what to do.
A special panel of Minnesota legislators are weighing options about how to beef up security at the State Capitol, but they’re still clashing about what to do. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings reports.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but as soon as Kavan Christmas Tree Farm in Lino Lakes opened Friday morning, customers were ready.
Over the past couple of years, a number of breweries across the state have announced closures.
Get ready to see self-driving vehicles cruising across Minneapolis.
The overall price of a Thanksgiving meal might be cheaper than last year. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the average cost this year for a 10-person meal is just over $55.
Holiday shopping is underway, and new numbers show how Minnesotans plan to spend, and save, this season.
Three teens were injured in a crash involving a stolen car late Friday night.
A school bus driver in Maple Lake, Minnesota, was under the influence of alcohol when he was dropping students off from school Thursday, according to newly filed charges.
A federal jury has convicted a 39-year-old Minnesota man of fraudulently posing as a decorated U.S. Marine in an effort to obtain more than $140,000 in benefits.
An investigation is underway after a disturbing discovery last weekend at a southern Minnesota property that was being used as a pet rescue.
A Little Canada, Minnesota, man is accused of robbing people who were selling items off of Facebook Marketplace.
Health care for an estimated 1 million Minnesotans is what's at stake as leaders from the University of Minnesota attempt to reach an extended partnership agreement with Fairview Health Services.
On his CaringBridge page, Weston Paszkiewicz's mother said he "was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully while watching a hockey game" Tuesday night.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
Chef Sean Sherman, the James Beard Award-winning force behind Minneapolis' Owamni restaurant and the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, appeared Wednesday night on "The Daily Show" to discuss his new book, "Turtle Island."
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will be making a stop in the Twin Cities next summer as the two bands join forces for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour.
The Minnesota Vikings (4-6) take on the Green Bay Packers (6-3-1) at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin in Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday. There are several ways fans can watch and stream the NFC North matchup.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 114-113, after Collin Gillespie made a go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left in the game.
Two years ago, when the Chanhassen football team won its first ever state title in its first ever Minnesota state tournament, it was a sophomore, Kade Bush that caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime.
The two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost were beaten by the Toronto Sceptres 2-1 in a season opener of the Professional Women's Hockey League on Friday night.
The Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.
The Department of Justice now has 30 days to release the files, though legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. That's because President Trump instructed the DOJ to investigate links between prominent Democrats and Epstein.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays.
President Trump appears to have had an eleventh-hour change of heart on the Epstein files release, but legal experts say a new investigation could lead to delays. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with political analysts Amy Frederiksen, a Republican, and Abou Amara, a Democrat about the fight over the documents and Mr. Trump's varied positions regarding releasing the files.
It was one of the biggest upsets in recent Minnesota history. State Rep. Kaohly Her defeated two-term incumbent and heavy favorite St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Now, the tough part is what her plans are for turning St. Paul around.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
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.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
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?
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
Weekend temps will be above average with highs in the 50s. Cold weather by Thanksgiving.
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.
This weekend will be lovely with above average temps, with Sunday now a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day. We will start to see some more seasonable temps as we head into the week. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next several days.
This weekend will feature high temperatures in the 50s before a cooldown during the week of Thanksgiving, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
High temperatures will be in the 50s in the Twin Cities this weekend, according to Next Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Two years ago, when the Chanhassen football team won its first ever state title in its first ever Minnesota state tournament, it was a sophomore, Kade Bush that caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime.
You might be able to find some great treats for Thanksgiving at the St. Paul farmers market's annual Thanksgiving market.
This weekend will be lovely with above average temps, with Sunday now a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day. We will start to see some more seasonable temps as we head into the week. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next several days.
A pillar of the African-American community for over 100 years, the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center has been nominated to be added to the National Register of Historical Places.
WCCO's Reg Chapman updates on the latest news and headlines of the day.