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A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite is on its way to space after launching from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning.
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A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite is on its way to space after launching from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning.
A new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite is on its way to space after launching from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning.
After growing into a hurricane, Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining steam, but is not expected to make landfall.
Minnesota could see above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall for the autumn months, according to an outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.
Two months into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA forecasters updated their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect.
The 2025 list of hurricane and tropical storm names was last used in 2019. This Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have an above-normal number of storms.
Minnesota is in the midst of a sizzling stretch of summer-like weather. Something unique for this time of year.
Smoke from two wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota is being picked up by radar and satellite imagery.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
After launching in June 2024, a brand new weather satellite is finally up and running.
One of the agency's partners, the American Meteorological Society, warned separately that "the consequences to the American people will be large and wide-ranging, including increased vulnerability to hazardous weather."
NOAA previously fired 880 employees on Feb. 27, the majority of which were probationary staff with fewer than two years in their positions.
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is getting ready to launch a new weather satellite into space.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Atmospheric rivers can be beneficial — but also destructive. Here's what to know about the weather phenomenon on the West Coast and beyond.
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
It remains unclear if the golden dome is associated with a known species, a new species, or represents an unknown life stage of an existing one.
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.
Warm ocean waters are one of El Niño's biggest fuels – and data shows that sea surface temperatures have hit temperatures well above those seen during 2016's "Godzilla" event.
Authorities say he was the best man at a wedding of around 100 people at Keller Regional Park.
Tens of thousands of runners will hit the streets this weekend for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Two people from Roseville each face manslaughter charges after their 15-month-old girl fell from the balcony of their apartment and died earlier this summer.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Somali-American community activist Omar Jamal will speak on Friday about his time being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held in a jail in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Authorities say he was the best man at a wedding of around 100 people at Keller Regional Park.
Tens of thousands of runners will hit the streets this weekend for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
Two people from Roseville each face manslaughter charges after their 15-month-old girl fell from the balcony of their apartment and died earlier this summer.
Offensive lineman be on alert and be aware. No, you're not blocking the same guy twice.
An ICE spokesperson confirmed four men were arrested, saying three of the men had criminal convictions and orders for removal.
Somali-American community activist Omar Jamal will speak on Friday about his time being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and held in a jail in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
The biggest marathon in Minnesota is hitting a major milestone next summer.
Authorities in Austin, Minnesota, are searching for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint on Wednesday.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
An infant's death at a home in Mankato, Minnesota, is under investigation, officials said.
One person is dead after a shooting in western Wisconsin on Wednesday and two others are injured, including the suspected shooter.
Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin, piled up a bunch of the white stuff back in March in hopes of using it for their 20th anniversary Rail Jam this weekend.
A conservative Wisconsin appeals court judge announced Wednesday she is running for an open seat on the battleground state's Supreme Court, promising to stop the politicization of the courts after record-high spending in the last race fueled by billionaires Elon Musk and George Soros.
The International Crane Foundation announced Monday that Ducky, an endangered female whooping crane the foundation planned to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall, died on Thursday after becoming infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a strain of avian flu.
Madison Bergmann resigned from her position as a fifth-grade teacher at River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, in May last year after the 11-year-old victim's parents discovered concerning texts between the two.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
The search is on for an armed robbery who targeted a southern Minnesota convivence store, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A new initiative is letting people bring open alcoholic drinks onto the streets of Shakopee and inside participating businesses. But it's getting mixed reviews one month in.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
Authorities say he was the best man at a wedding of around 100 people at Keller Regional Park.
Two people from Roseville each face manslaughter charges after their 15-month-old girl fell from the balcony of their apartment and died earlier this summer.
Authorities in Austin, Minnesota, are searching for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint on Wednesday.
A man who caused a pileup crash in downtown Minneapolis that killed a 26-year-old woman and injured 10 others last year has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Randy Mattews, 28, was sentenced to 39 months in prison for second-degree assault and threats of violence.
A man's life was saved at a Hastings, Minnesota, bar, thanks to an off-duty paramedic and an automatic external defibrillator.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Nearly a dozen new cases of measles have been reported this week to the Minnesota Department of Health, which includes one case involving a student at a Minneapolis school.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease.
Staff at legendary Minneapolis music venues First Avenue and 7th St Entry are mourning the death of Conrad Sverkerson, the clubs' longtime stage manager.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
In a city filled with stages, two women saw a glaring absence and turned it into a powerful presence.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
The biggest marathon in Minnesota is hitting a major milestone next summer.
Offensive lineman be on alert and be aware. No, you're not blocking the same guy twice.
Alum Mike Gaffron has done a deep dive on the song the band has been playing since 1909.
Two of the league's least effective and most turnover-prone offenses through the first four weeks of this season will take the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Minnesota Vikings play the Cleveland Browns.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get "a little bit more active" but won't be rushed back from a sprained right ankle, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday.
According to Minnesota’s state demographer, the state’s population is getting older. People are also earning less money and having fewer children.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In this edition of Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the state demographer.
Did you know that Minnesota is getting older, we are earning less money on average, we are dramatically more diverse, and we are having dramatically fewer babies. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Susan Brower, the State Demographer, about what's contributing to our declining population.
Medicaid fraud allegations continue to spread in St Paul, Minnesota, as debate over a possible special session on gun control continues.
Esme Murphy looks at the role of a key player on gun control and fraud allegations: House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
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.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
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.
Record warmth and strong winds are on tap for this weekend.
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 we're looking at record-challenging heat over the next few days.
Highs will approach 90 degrees on Friday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Highs will get near 90 degrees on Friday in the Twin Cities, with warm overnight lows near 70.
It's a free event for the community to come together and enjoy free food while listening to African drumming.
The highly anticipated release of Taylor Swift’s latest album brought out fans in full force.
A Somali community leader has been released from jail after initially being arrested by ICE.
Record warmth and strong winds are on tap for this weekend.
Investigators say the 15-month-old girl fell more than two stories from the family's apartment.