33rd annual Powderhorn Art Festival draws crowds
More than 190 artists from all across the country took part, with more than 20 mediums on display.
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More than 190 artists from all across the country took part, with more than 20 mediums on display.
A woman is dead and a man is in custody after a head-on crash in north Minneapolis Saturday night, police said.
While Cristina Sobotta's son's injuries are healing, the mental damage from the attack still lingers.
It was just last weekend when Minneapolis police said 10 violent incidents left three men dead and seven others injured, in just over three days. Now the mother of one of those victims says she's raising money to move. Our Jason Rantala has the story.
Minneapolis police are investigating after two vehicles got into a head-on crash.
Construction is causing businesses in the Linden Hills neighborhood to struggle.
Three people were injured and five were arrested in connection to a shooting in downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
After a two-year hiatus, the Basilica Block Party is returning to Minneapolis to a new location on Boom Island.
Minneapolis park workers voted to approve a new contract Thursday after a 22-day strike.
A new report from the Metropolitan Council shows that population growth in the Twin Cities is slowing down in the 2020s compared to the previous decade.
The spill occurred on the 400 block of St. Anthony Parkway, near Columbia Golf Course, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
A worker is on the mend after a chemical spill at a metal company.
Minneapolis police say they've made 44 arrests in just two days of "Operation Safe Summer."
There's a new tactic to try and get light rail trains back on track. Last year, we showed you footage of people using hard drugs out in the open. Our David Schuman shows us how a former addict is helping tackle this problem.
For the third summer in a row, law enforcement is targeting illegal guns and the most violent criminals in Minneapolis.
A new art exhibit at the Mill City Museum shows what it's really like to live with disability
Two grocery stores will open in Minneapolis. One on the northside and one of the southside, bringing relief to some communities that need it.
From Washington Avenue to Grant Street, all along Nicollet Mall, there will be notice an electric golf car with two friendly faces inside.
Parts of Minneapolis’ northside and southside will get some badly-needed relief this summer when it comes to shopping for essentials.
A new security team is now assigned to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis with the goal of making the area less dangerous.
Since Thursday, three men have been killed in shootings, a third killed in a stabbing and seven more injured from gunfire.
Minneapolis residents and visitors might notice more squad cars around the city Monday.
Jeffrey Fossum, 35, was found guilty of false imprisonment and fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court documents filed in Hennepin County on Tuesday.
One year after a man was fatally shot outside an unlicensed nightclub in Minneapolis, police are still searching for his killer.
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control are holding their 'clear the shelter' event from Tuesday through Saturday.
A woman who admitted to hurling racist slurs at a child with autism at a southern Minnesota park — and subsequently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on a crowdfunding website — will face disorderly conduct charges, the city attorney said Tuesday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Federal prosecutors said Brandon "Whitey" Simonson, 41, of Minnesota, conspired with fellow inmate Kristopher "No Luck" Martin to kill Matthew Phillips at FCI Thomson, a low-security federal prison in western Illinois in 2020.
A 44-year-old man is accused of stabbing the father of his ex-girlfriend's child during an altercation in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday.
A 12-year-old girl is missing from a Minneapolis suburb, and authorities say there is "concern for her safety and wellbeing."
A 12-year-old girl is missing from a Minneapolis suburb, and authorities say there is "concern for her safety and wellbeing."
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
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.
A battle between Minneapolis officials and a property owner has been building for a month over a homeless encampment on his private lot on East Lake Street.
Head Coach Keegan Cook is now on his third year with the program; the previous two seasons ended with a lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But he thinks the next chapter of Gopher volleyball has started.
A woman who admitted to hurling racist slurs at a child with autism at a southern Minnesota park — and subsequently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on a crowdfunding website — will face disorderly conduct charges, the city attorney said Tuesday.
A 19-year-old died and another was injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
A man and a child made it out safely, but two more children died in the fire, Mankato Public Safety said. An injured woman was airlifted to Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis.
A man is dead and a 5-year-old girl is hurt after a crash between a sedan and a semi truck in McLeod County on Sunday.
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.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
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.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
President Trump says he has removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the Fed's Board of Governors and accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
A University of Minnesota food education program is on the cutting board. It has been funded by the federal government until now. It's part of $190 billion in cuts to food stamps over the next decade. Jonah Kaplan reports how the ripple effect might be bigger than you think.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot nine times in his home in a politically motivated attack earlier this summer, told his fellow Democrats to choose "governance over grievance" and implored all Americans to reject political violence in his first public appearance since the tragedy.
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.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
Visitors to this year's Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods.
A woman who admitted to hurling racist slurs at a child with autism at a southern Minnesota park — and subsequently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on a crowdfunding website — will face disorderly conduct charges, the city attorney said Tuesday.
A 44-year-old man is accused of stabbing the father of his ex-girlfriend's child during an altercation in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday.
The goal, Minnetonka police say, is to cut response times, give officers more information before arriving on scene and improve community outcomes.
A teenage boy was arrested Saturday in a northeastern Twin Cities suburb after shoplifting and fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
Federal prosecutors seek a 41-month sentence for the woman who pleaded guilty to illegally buying weapons for her children's father, who then used them in the killing of three Burnsville first responders in 2024, according to court records.
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.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Today, the program has nine helicopters, 45 pilots and it airlifts about 2,600 patients a year.
The southern Minnesota city of Waseca has closed several beaches, boat ramps and bodies of water due to possible water contamination.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal 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.
No one understands the importance of a strong team like athletes. Bill Walsh's family has helped him take care of Walsh Field in Gaylord for decades. But this summer, life threw him a curveball. He lost his wife. Mike Max shares a story of love, loss and legacy.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Minnesota's Matt Wallner homered twice off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer on Monday night, his 18th and 19th, but the Twins lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Head Coach Keegan Cook is now on his third year with the program; the previous two seasons ended with a lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But he thinks the next chapter of Gopher volleyball has started.
Napheesa Collier had 32 points and nine rebounds in her return from a seven-game absence and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 97-84.
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.
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.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares the latest forecast, which calls for continued cool weather and only the slightest chance for sprinkles.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says the cool stretch continues, with only spotty midweek rain chances.
Clouds will decrease as highs climb into the low to mid-70s on Tuesday.
A stretch of cooler weather continues Tuesday for Minnesota.
Representatives with Urban Glow Mocktails share six alcohol-free beverage options.
A powerful storm kicked up a towering wall of dust that rolled through metro Phoenix on Monday, darkening the sky, blinding drivers, knocking out power and grounding flights at one of the nation’s busiest airports.
Hamoudi Sabri transformed his commercial parking lot into an encampment for those experiencing homelessness. A battle between the city and Sabri has been building for a month over this homeless encampment on his private lot on East Lake Street.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares the latest forecast, which calls for continued cool weather and only the slightest chance for sprinkles.
It was the headline that traveled the globe in almost a heartbeat Tuesday, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar was on hand to break the news on WCCO's noon show live at the Minnesota State Fair.