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The Guitar Center in Roseville is hosting its first ever rock festival geared toward female musicians and music professionals Sunday.
Roseville Police have identified the two men involved in a murder-suicide that happened Thursday afternoon. Police say 44-year-old Cheng Vang from Roseville shot and killed his wife's co-worker - 33-year old Joseph Yang from Brooklyn Park - before turning the gun on himself. The incident happened at 4:15 p.m. in the parking lot of CPI Card Group in the 1900 block of West County Road B2, where Cheng's wife, Yong Vang, worked with Yang.
It's another big week in high school football across the Twin Cities as now every team has a game under their belt and tangible film to look at. Now we're in Week 2. Some teams are looking to build on a successful opening win, while others are hoping to celebrate their first win of the fall.
Heading into the Labor Day weekend, a growing labor movement is gaining traction across the United States. It's a union-backed effort known as "Fight for 15" and it involves fast food employees who believe they should make $15 an hour.
The hot weather forecasted for Tuesday will have lots of people looking for some relief. It should be a popular day for lakes, pools and water parks around the Twin Cities. Lake Josephine in Roseville is likely to be a popular spot in Roseville Tuesday as much of the Twin Cities is under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Police in Roseville have identified the victim following a car chase that ended with the driver drowning in a lake in Arden Hills over the weekend. The incident started at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday on Cleveland Avenue in Roseville. The driver crashed three miles away.
Police in the north metro are investigating a chase that ended with the suspect's body being pulled from a lake. It started around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night when a Roseville police officer noticed a problem with the car's tail light.
The joke had always been that 45-year-old Paul White's long-term financial plan was the lottery, and on Thursday it paid off in full as the Ham Lake man won the Powerball jackpot. During a Thursday press conference White was handed the $149.4 million check.
The Roseville Police Department says it's looking to interview people who may have been sexually assaulted by a massage therapist accused of criminal sexual conduct.
The underpass of Highway 36 on Fairview Avenue in Roseville is temporarily closed due to flooding after a sudden downpour late Saturday afternoon. According to WCCO Radio's Edgar Linares, a car was submerged on Fairview Avenue in waist-deep water. "Police are on both sides of the underpass stopping cars from going in there," Linares said. "It doesn't look like any one is inside the car. There's some people standing off to the side, but they're not letting anyone go through that particular section of the road."
We love to boat and fish, but a slightly different sport is quickly gaining popularity across the state. Paddle Boarding, where one stands on a board and paddles their way across water, is quickly becoming one of the favorite activities for lake enthusiasts.
A 38-year-old Oakdale man has been charged with sexual assault after he turned himself into Roseville Police late last week. Kevin Johnson turned himself in last week after a Washington County Sheriff's chaplain recognized the suspect as being one his of church parishioners.
A sexual assault suspect turned himself into police Friday night, authorities say, after a Washington County Sheriff's chaplain recognized the suspect as being one his of church parishioners.
Roseville Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in the Crossroads of Roseville Mall parking lot Saturday night. According to authorities, the alleged assault occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. when a man walked up to a 51-year-old woman who was putting items in her trunk.
Roseville Police arrested a 33-year-old St. Paul man after crashing in to another driver during a police chase early Saturday morning.
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.
We've got all the winter sports action -- plus an interview with Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard -- right here.
Conference play is just a different animal in sports, no matter what level we're talking about. But especially in high school, more and more conferences seem to balance out in Minnesota every year.
Regardless of taste in music, age or ability, you can find guitar lessons that fit your needs.
If you weren't able to watch the Rally after the news Friday night, we've got all the high school winter sports action in in the videos below.
It's one of the busiest times of the winter to be a high school sports athlete. Conference seasons are in full swing across the state, and now suddenly almost every game is meaningful and goes down to the wire.
Retailers are hoping today was a big day for people out looking for some deals. Because so far this holiday shopping season has been the weakest since 2008.
Minnesota gambling regulators have approved a new vendor for the electronic gambling games that are being counted on to help pay the state's share of a new Vikings stadium.
Area streets have improved the day after the big snow storm, but they've also become snow packed and ice covered.
A man violating a no-contact order fled a traffic stop before becoming trapped in a swamp in a Twin Cities suburb Thursday, necessitating a rescue that ended in his arrest, police say.
A man police suspected of "touching children" at a Minneapolis park grabbed and fired an officer's gun during his arrest on Tuesday, charges state.
A woman is dead after a fire at a senior community in St. Paul, Minnesota, Friday morning, officials said.
The heat and humidity will make for an uncomfortably soupy Friday in Minnesota, and the weekend will be saturated with storm chances.
Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night.
A man violating a no-contact order fled a traffic stop before becoming trapped in a swamp in a Twin Cities suburb Thursday, necessitating a rescue that ended in his arrest, police say.
A man police suspected of "touching children" at a Minneapolis park grabbed and fired an officer's gun during his arrest on Tuesday, charges state.
A woman is dead after a fire at a senior community in St. Paul, Minnesota, Friday morning, officials said.
The victim told police she had been changing when she noticed Jason Polzin's phone was in the room and pointing at her. She allegedly checked the phone and saw that it was recording.
With the Minnesota State Fair just a week away, organizers are urging visitors to plan ahead for traffic, parking and travel options.
In July, Brady Heiling of Clara City and his girlfriend Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, were killed by a wrong-way drunken driver on their way back from a concert in Wisconsin. But the teenagers are continuing to give back, even in death.
"When he caught the fish, I turned the transducer around and boom, there it was just sitting on the bottom," said Brody Loch, a fisherman from Watkins, Minnesota, who spotted the car.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze said First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cosmos was "engulfed in flames" when first responders arrived just after 1:30 a.m.
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.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
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.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
A grand jury returned an eight-count indictment against Vance Boelter, including first-degree murder charges for his alleged killing of the Hortmans and attempted murder of the Hoffmans. A chilling criminal case is growing larger tonight, nearly a month after a federal grand jury handed down six counts. What sets the state case apart are two new charges and disturbing details.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is drastically cutting its K-9 program ahead of the looming closure of Stillwater Correctional.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
A man violating a no-contact order fled a traffic stop before becoming trapped in a swamp in a Twin Cities suburb Thursday, necessitating a rescue that ended in his arrest, police say.
A man police suspected of "touching children" at a Minneapolis park grabbed and fired an officer's gun during his arrest on Tuesday, charges state.
The victim told police she had been changing when she noticed Jason Polzin's phone was in the room and pointing at her. She allegedly checked the phone and saw that it was recording.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is drastically cutting its K-9 program ahead of the looming closure of Stillwater Correctional.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has secured a grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, the man accused in the June 14 killing of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Special Olympics flag football team from Minnesota and Massachusetts faced off at TCO Stadium with some big names as their coaches.
J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Thursday, revealing they will start the regular season on the road.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig Sixta, the Chief Technology Officer with Element Technologies, about the world of cyberwarfare and how you can stay safe.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
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.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
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.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
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 Adam Del Rosso says, with dew points in the 70s, any storms this weekend could bring torrential downpours with the potential for ponding and urban flooding.
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 heat and humidity will make for an uncomfortably soupy Friday in Minnesota, and the weekend will be saturated with storm chances.
The heat and humidity will make for an uncomfortably soupy Friday in Minnesota, and the weekend will be saturated with storm chances.
Friday will be hot and humid, and a stormy weekend is ahead.
Roxanne Heaton and Julie Vogl, from Minnetonka Center for the Arts, shares some tips and tricks for making mosaics.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says, with dew points in the 70s, any storms this weekend could bring torrential downpours with the potential for ponding and urban flooding.
A man violating a no-contact order fled a traffic stop before becoming trapped in a swamp in a Twin Cities suburb Thursday, necessitating a rescue that ended in his arrest, police say.
New charges for the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, President Trump is preparing for his meeting with Vladimir Putin and more.
The heat and humidity will make for an uncomfortably soupy Friday in Minnesota, and the weekend will be saturated with storm chances.