19,000-seat Shakopee venue named Mystic Lake Amphitheater
The amphitheater set to become Minnesota's largest outdoor music venue officially has a name.
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The amphitheater set to become Minnesota's largest outdoor music venue officially has a name.
State and local leaders announced the 19,000-seat Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee is set to open in the summer of 2026 with a slate of 30 events scheduled.
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
One of the world's biggest concert promoters is set to run Shakopee's yet-to-be-named 19,000-seat amphitheater.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
New rules will go into effect next year to help protect you the next time you buy concert or sports tickets.
Consumer advocates are up in arms, and the concern is hardly limited to Swifties' experiences.
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
WCCO's John Lauritsen visited with a family of show cow specialists, and got a lesson on how the animals get dolled up for the bright lights.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are investigating after the discovery of a body early Friday morning in a pond near a popular park and shopping district.
Weston Halsne survived the deadly mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church after his friend covered him as a human shield. But doctors recently discovered a bullet fragment lodged in Halsne's neck, dangerously close to an artery.
Finding out how to show support for victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is one of the big questions many have right now, with multiple people telling WCCO that online fundraisers just simply aren't enough.
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
WCCO's John Lauritsen visited with a family of show cow specialists, and got a lesson on how the animals get dolled up for the bright lights.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are investigating after the discovery of a body early Friday morning in a pond near a popular park and shopping district.
Weston Halsne survived the deadly mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church after his friend covered him as a human shield. But doctors recently discovered a bullet fragment lodged in Halsne's neck, dangerously close to an artery.
Finding out how to show support for victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is one of the big questions many have right now, with multiple people telling WCCO that online fundraisers just simply aren't enough.
Attendees of the Minnesota State Fair are once again able to pass through the main gate on Saturday after a protest traveling on Snelling Avenue caused a temporary closure.
Police are asking for your help in finding a 16-year-old girl missing from Big Lake, Minnesota.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, are asking for the public's assistance to find 15-year-old Amarion Dwayne Easley, who has been missing since late July.
A man charged with more than a dozen felonies in Benton County, Minnesota, including seven counts of first-degree attempted murder of a police officer, following a shooting that left multiple members of a task force hurt in 2023, will now face a judge for sentencing.
According to Gov. Tim Walz's office, 14 troopers and six DNR enforcement officers will coordinate with police to help with patrol coverage and visibility.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Mark Knoller was, to put it simply, a legend. For decades, everyone in the White House press corps knew him as the unofficial presidential historian and statistician.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is making calls to lawmakers in an effort to push for a special session on gun control this fall, according to a senior administrative official familiar with the matter.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
While the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together brought in big bucks for vendors, some families say the price of participation is expensive.
Weston Halsne survived the deadly mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church after his friend covered him as a human shield. But doctors recently discovered a bullet fragment lodged in Halsne's neck, dangerously close to an artery.
Finding out how to show support for victims of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis is one of the big questions many have right now, with multiple people telling WCCO that online fundraisers just simply aren't enough.
A woman is in custody on suspected drug offenses after police were called to a Minneapolis home during the overnight hours Saturday for a baby who wasn't breathing.
According to the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass won't be held at Annunciation Catholic Church, but instead, in the school's auditorium.
What started with a few flowers has blossomed into dozens of bouquets, notes, books, candles and more outside Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, two days after a mass shooting changed the community forever.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education at the University of Minnesota is looking elsewhere for financial help after new federal spending cuts.
Minnesota health officials say the state's blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
The Minnesota Twins took advantage of a chaotic fourth inning that included a two-run error and the ejection of Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes in a 7-4 win over San Diego.
Logan-Redding wants to build his hobby into a production business after college. He's not alone. Many athletes are becoming content creators, if they can find time to shoot, edit, and hit publish.
The typical excitement surrounding the start of the season at Minnesota was tempered this week, the heaviness of a too-close-to-home tragedy making it harder to fully escape from the outside world at a football game.
Drake Lindsey passed for 290 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, helping Minnesota beat Buffalo 23-10 in their season opener.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic Party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
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.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
The Twin Cities should expect a fairly quiet Labor Day weekend, 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.
The Twin Cities should expect a fairly quiet Labor Day weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
With high pressure just off to the east, the Twin Cities should expect a fairly quiet Labor Day weekend.
With high pressure just off to the east, calm conditions should be expected for most of the holiday weekend, but a stray pop-up shower could appear in southwest Minnesota on Monday afternoon.
The Twin Cities should expect a fairly quiet Labor Day weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
WCCO’s John Lauritsen visited with a family of show cow specialists, and got a lesson on how the animals get dolled up for the bright lights.
As the Annunciation Catholic Church community in Minneapolis came together on Saturday night for the first Mass since Wednesday’s deadly shooting, Father Dennis Zehren reflected on his own memories of that tragic day, and his hope for the future.
WCCO has had a prominent presence at "the Great Minnesota Get-Together" for more than six decades, from a booth in the Grandstand in 1960, to a permanent building at Carnes and Nelson.
The Twin Cities should expect a fairly quiet Labor Day weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.