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There were no big winners in the Powerball jackpot over the weekend, and the prize for Wednesday's drawing just keeps growing. Officials said the jackpot has grown to about $360 million, which is the third-highest in the history of the game.
The Minnesota State Lottery is looking beyond simple scratch off tickets to help fund a Vikings stadium.
The run-up to Saturday night's Powerball drawing generated over $3 million in prizes for Minnesota players and earned the state more than $5.4 million.
A single ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing for the $338.3 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said. It was the 13th drawing held in the days since a Virginia man won a $217 million jackpot Feb. 6.
The two grand-prize-winning Powerball tickets were sold in Arizona and Missouri, but seven tickets sold in Minnesota qualified as nice consolation prizes.
The odds of winning the Powerball are about 171 million to 1. But a $2 ticket does buy you a chance to dream. And probably a whole new group of friends you never knew you had.
If you're running out to grab a Powerball ticket before Wednesday night's drawing, you may have wondered which wins more often: The computer picking the numbers or the player?
Wednesday's $500 million Powerball jackpot is all part of the plan.
There were no jackpot winners in Saturday night's Powerball lottery drawing, meaning the jackpot for Wednesday's drawing will go up to $425 million.
There were no winners in Wednesday night's drawing, which was at more than $250 million.The jackpot is now up to $325 million heading into Saturday night's drawing.
The first challenge Mary Lohse faced after discovering she had a $202 million Powerball ticket was convincing her husband they were rich.
What would you do with $320 million? Your dream home becomes a reality, you can buy that lavish car you've always wanted and now you can have that lakefront property and boat.
Millions of people hoping for an early retirement woke up disappointed on Thursday.
Whether part of the office pool or going it alone, millions of Minnesotans are banking on picking the right numbers for Wednesday night's massive Powerball jackpot of $212 million.
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday evening matched all six numbers drawn, which were: 17-28-38-39-51 and Powerball 33.
Attention lottery players: Powerball tickets will be doubling in price, but that means bigger jackpots, too.
Officials announced Wednesday that the Minnesota State Lottery set a sales record for the fiscal year, which went from July 1, 2010 to June 30. Ticket sales set a record with more than $504 million.
From Asian carp to Powerball tax windfalls, we're hitting "Reply All" to some of WCCO-TV viewers' Good Questions.
A couple from Burnsville, Minn. is coming forward as the winners of the $228.9 million Powerball lottery, the Minnesota Lottery said Friday.
Minnesota State Lottery officials said they've been contacted by the apparent winner of the nearly $229 million Powerball jackpot.
No need to stress about a 520 point drop in the stock market if you're sitting on $220 million. That's the estimated Powerball Jackpot for Wednesday night.
The price of a Powerball lottery ticket is going to double next year, going from $1 to $2. So how do Powerball players feel about the change?
The price of Powerball lottery tickets will double next year.
Voters in Minneapolis turned out in record numbers for the 2025 municipal election, city officials said.
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Derek Shelton took full advantage of the unexpected time off he had earlier this year after being fired early in his sixth season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The weather will turn cooler in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with an even colder weekend ahead.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Voters in Minneapolis turned out in record numbers for the 2025 municipal election, city officials said.
Voters at Marcy Arts Elementary School in Minneapolis found more than ballot boxes on Election Day — they also found cookies, cocoa and a crowd of parent volunteers raising money for classrooms and school programs.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to win the St. Paul mayoral election, unseating two-term incumbent Melvin Carter.
A Minnesota Lottery player won $1 million after a Powerball drawing in late October, state lottery officials said.
Minnesotans are heading to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in local elections across the state. From mayoral and city council races to school board seats and special elections, voters have some big decisions.
The DFL is projected to keep control of the Minnesota Senate after two seats were up for election Tuesday.
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
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.
Voters in Minneapolis turned out in record numbers for the 2025 municipal election, city officials said.
President Trump told GOP senators that "we must get the government back open soon and really immediately" on Day 36 of the shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Many important Minnesota races are being decided, plus more of the day's top stories.
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to win the St. Paul mayoral election, unseating two-term incumbent Melvin Carter.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
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.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
Brooklyn Park police say the officer who fired his weapon when he encountered Vance Boelter at state Rep. Melissa Hortman's home did so in accordance with department policy.
A federal agent from Minnesota has pleaded guilty to transporting child sexual abuse material, according to court records filed late last month.
A former Minneapolis elementary school teacher pleaded guilty Monday to several charges involving child sexual abuse material.
Lyndon Wiggins was found guilty Monday of the 2019 kidnapping and killing of realtor Monique Baugh after a weekslong retrial.
A Minnesota man whom authorities arrested in Iowa after naming him as a suspect in a double homicide is charged with murder.
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?
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
The vision of a content creator from Minnesota has been gradually deteriorating since she was 6 years old. At 27, she's learning to live differently and independently.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
There were some major celebrity sightings in Minneapolis this week. The A-list stars aren't here to further their careers, they're here to help.
Derek Shelton took full advantage of the unexpected time off he had earlier this year after being fired early in his sixth season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Marcus Johansson scored at 3:38 of overtime with the goal off its moorings and the Minnesota Wild overcame a last-second tying goal to beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Call it fluky or coincidental, or just unlucky, Minnesota Gophers' top weapon Mara Braun is coming off consecutive breaks in the same bone in the same foot in back-to-back seasons.
Obed Vargas scored early in the first half and late in the second to help the Seattle Sounders beat Minnesota United 4-2, forcing a deciding match in the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup.
Newcomers Cade Tyson scored 30 points and Jaylen Crocker-Johnson had a double-double, giving new coach Niko Medved a victory in his Minnesota debut, 87-60 over Gardner-Webb.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
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.
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.
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.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The weather will turn cooler in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with an even colder weekend ahead.
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 weather will turn cooler in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with an even colder weekend ahead.
Wednesday will turn cooler, with breezy winds.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wind will pick up overnight as cooler air moves in.
The balance of power in the Minnesota Senate will hold, Democrats win key races nationwide and more of the day’s top stories.
The weather will turn cooler in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, with an even colder weekend ahead.
Wednesday will turn cooler, with breezy winds.
Many important Minnesota races are being decided, plus more of the day's top stories.
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to win the St. Paul mayoral election, unseating two-term incumbent Melvin Carter.