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Zebra mussel larvae have been found in two lakes in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
A federal jury indicted three men accused of a string of armed robberies in the Twin Cities last month, temporarily shutting down Minnesota State Fair preparations.
The last suspect at large following a Twin Cities armed robbery spree that led to a countywide crime alert on Sunday is now in custody, according to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.
A ruthless robbery in Ramsey County ends with three arrests. According to police, three men went on a crime spree over the weekend, robbing convenience stores. Two of the suspects were arrested earlier this week. The third one wasn't found until Wednesday. Reg Chapman is here with the story, and you'll never believe where police found that third suspect.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a violent robbery suspect.
The sheriff's office believes the same person committed all of the robberies. During the third incident, the suspect assaulted a store clerk.
We have new details after an emergency alert went out to some phones across Ramsey County on Sunday. It was triggered by a string of armed robberies. WCCO's Ashley Grams tracked down what happened.
Suni Lee and USA Gymnastics won team gold on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Some of the closest people to Lee watched her compete during a watch party at Little Canada's Midwest Gymnastics, where the Olympian trains.
Suni Lee and USA Gymnastics won team gold on Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Some of the closest people to Lee watched her compete during a watch party at Little Canada's Midwest Gymnastics, where the Olympian trains.
The Dragon Divas practice up to three times a week, and as much fun as this is, it was a breast cancer diagnosis that brought them together.
A holiday gathering taking a dangerous turn Tuesday when a deck collapsed in Little Canada.
The Little Canada Fire Department says 10 people were on the deck when it failed. Four people were brought to an area hospital with minor injuries.
A crash involving a semi truck and Minnesota State Patrol squad car shut down parts of interstates 694 and 35E in Little Canada overnight.
Few details about the crash were available, and the road has since reopened.
Traffic is at a standstill on I-35E south after being condensed down to one lane.
Minnesota's Maggie Nichols is speaking publicly about sexual abuse by the former USA Gymnastics team doctor.
A company in Little Canada donated fresh produce to customers at its facility Friday.
A damaged overhead sign structure led to the closure of westbound Highway 36 between Rice Street in Little Canada and Dale Street in Roseville, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said. The road is expected to be closed for a few hours Saturday evening.
Authorities have made an arrest in a fatal stabbing in Little Canada.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of leaving her three young children home alone last week in a feces-ridden apartment with no food.
Officials in Ramsey County say a man is being hospitalized after being shot outside his Little Canada home late Thursday evening.
Heavy smoke from a fire at an apartment building in Little Canada Saturday night left some residents trapped in the building.
More than 300 of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse victims settled with Michigan State University for a record-breaking $500 million.
Deputies responding to an incident in Little Canada found a man holding some of his own intestines after his wife allegedly stabbed him for not answering her calls, according to charges filed in Ramsey County.
The Minnesota Twins have hired former pitcher LaTroy Hawkins as bullpen coach on new manager Derek Shelton's staff.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and Julius Randle added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter and beat the Sacramento Kings 124-110 in an NBA Cup game.
Congress this week, as part of a deal to reopen the government, passed a provision that would restrict hemp-derived THC products, a move Minnesota producers say would be a major blow to their business.
Thomas Loyd didn't think anything of it when, on Nov. 2, his brother, Aundre Lloyd, put on a Halloween costume and left the house for a birthday party in Minneapolis. What he didn't know was that his brother wouldn't be coming home.
A man is in the hospital and police are looking for another after a shooting at the Japanese restaurant Benihana on Friday afternoon.
Congress this week, as part of a deal to reopen the government, passed a provision that would restrict hemp-derived THC products, a move Minnesota producers say would be a major blow to their business.
Thomas Loyd didn't think anything of it when, on Nov. 2, his brother, Aundre Lloyd, put on a Halloween costume and left the house for a birthday party in Minneapolis. What he didn't know was that his brother wouldn't be coming home.
A man is in the hospital and police are looking for another after a shooting at the Japanese restaurant Benihana on Friday afternoon.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman is out of the hospital after undergoing a 9-hour surgery for injuries he sustained in June's lawmaker shootings, according to a news release sent Friday.
While no one has been arrested, police said the public is not in danger.
Three municipal employees of a central Minnesota town are accused of embezzling more than $200,000 collectively from the city.
Trey Feeney has been putting up big numbers for the Johnnies of late, since taking over the full-time quarterback job.
State authorities are investigating after a deputy shot and killed a man in northern Minnesota on Thursday.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Minnesota members of the House of Representatives voted along party lines Wednesday night in the bid to end the longest government shutdown in history.
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.
Congress this week, as part of a deal to reopen the government, passed a provision that would restrict hemp-derived THC products, a move Minnesota producers say would be a major blow to their business.
Advocates say changes in federal law are a buzzkill for part of the cannabis industry. As part of the shutdown deal, Congress made hemp-derived THC drinks and gummies illegal. Caroline Cummings explains the impact on the budding businesses and the plan for an uncertain future.
Many Americans are gearing up to travel for the holidays, and there are plenty of questions on how long shutdown impacts will be felt in the skies.
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
More than 2.2 million vehicles have already been repossessed this year, a number expected to climb past 3 million by the end of 2025, in line with the Great Recession.
A popular brand is making its sweet return to Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is working on a plan for a 50-year mortgage, and Twin Cities real estate professionals say there are many pros and cons to consider.
There's an unexpected consequence inside the deal to end the federal government shutdown: making hemp products illegal.
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Thomas Loyd didn't think anything of it when, on Nov. 2, his brother, Aundre Lloyd, put on a Halloween costume and left the house for a birthday party in Minneapolis. What he didn't know was that his brother wouldn't be coming home.
While no one has been arrested, police said the public is not in danger.
No one was hurt when someone opened fire on a residential street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Friday morning, authorities said, and the shooter has not been found.
Musab Kosar, a 22-year-old man from Fridley, Minnesota, was charged with one count of criminal vehicular homicide in Ramsey County on Thursday.
After being found guilty at retrial earlier this month, Lyndon Wiggins is seeking a third trial over his role in the 2019 kidnapping and killing of Minneapolis realtor Monique Baugh.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
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?
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Sally Kirkland was best known for sharing the screen with Paul Newman and Robert Redford in "The Sting" and her Oscar-nominated title role in the 1987 movie "Anna."
As "Purple Rain: The Musical" takes the stage in Minneapolis, fans can step outside the theater and into Prince's world.
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.
The Minnesota Twins have hired former pitcher LaTroy Hawkins as bullpen coach on new manager Derek Shelton's staff.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and Julius Randle added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter and beat the Sacramento Kings 124-110 in an NBA Cup game.
A St. Thomas Academy football player was carted off the field during the Minnesota state tournament on Friday.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is on pace for almost 100 catches and nearly 1,300 yards this season, despite an offense stilted by injuries and poor quarterback play. Still, the superstar feels like he and the team are underachieving.
League One Volleyball announced Friday morning that it will be launching a team — LOVB Minnesota — in 2027.
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Studies show that women aren't getting enough sleep. There is a medical reason: an underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women that not only results in fatigue, but heart damage and, in extreme cases, even death. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Virend Somers with the Mayo Clinic about the AI technology being used to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Buried in a torrent of election stories on Tuesday was the announcement by the legislative auditor that there were noncompliance issues found in its audit of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's office.
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.
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.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
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?
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.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Minnesota Vikings fans tailgating before the Chicago Bears game on Sunday will feel 30-degree temperatures. Temps will rise to the low 40s by kickoff.
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.
Parts of Minnesota will see 50-degree temperatures on Saturday before a cooldown begins, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
A cold front will move through overnight, leading to a cooler weekend.
A cold front is expected to move through overnight, with some light rain possible in the early hours.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Minnesota Vikings fans tailgating before the Chicago Bears game on Sunday will feel 30-degree temperatures. Temps will rise to the low 40s by kickoff.
Maple Grove police are searching for a shooting suspect who sent the Japanese restaurant Benihana into chaos on Friday evening. Ubah Ali speaks with witnesses.
Parts of Minnesota will see 50-degree temperatures on Saturday before a cooldown begins, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Advocates say changes in federal law are a buzzkill for part of the cannabis industry. As part of the shutdown deal, Congress made hemp-derived THC drinks and gummies illegal. Caroline Cummings explains the impact on the budding businesses and the plan for an uncertain future.
New information has been released about a St. Paul crash involving a Tesla that killed an innocent driver. As Jonah Kaplan reports, investigators warn speed was the number one factor.