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Saint Dinette may is considering closing its doors.
From openings and closing to unionizing, there's been a lot of volatility in the industry, especially since the pandemic.
Construction is causing businesses in the Linden Hills neighborhood to struggle.
Charred boxes, beams, and even a car's bumper were all trashed by a suspicious fire in Uptown. Police think someone set dumpsters and garbage cans on fire in the Minneapolis neighborhood. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares the toll fire is having on an Uptown staple.
Senator Tina Smith announced two Native communities in Minnesota will receive federal funding to support small business development.
A Father’s Day outing quickly turned dangerous, and it was all caught on camera. It happened inside a steak house in St. Paul. As Ubah Ali explains, the owners are grateful for an off-duty officer in the right place at the right time.
A Minnesota home came crashing down after a flooded river ripped through the ground underneath it. Now, the family who lived in that home is also at risk of losing their business to the raging flood at the Rapidan Dam. WCCO’s Adam Duxter shares their heartbreak, and the history that’s falling away.
During pride month one local bakery is helping to raise funds to support Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
One woman aspires to open the first black, woman-owned brewery in the state
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
Minnesota’s largest candy store is set to grow even larger. It’s all part of a move and rebuild the owner says is due to highway construction. Our Jason Rantala shows us what’s in the works.
Winter business owners are feeling the pinch from the abnormally warm season. Governor Walz says there is relief for them.
The warmer weather is having a bit of a negative effect of local car washes
Business is blooming once again at a nearly century old flower shop in Minneapolis that suddenly closed last month. WCCO's Jeff Wagner talked with the new owners and customers happy to see its doors open once again.
A nationally renowned bookstore in Linden Hills is starting a new chapter with familiar faces. Ubah Ali introduces us to the new owners keeping the Wild Rumpus legacy alive.
A local business in Hopkins is getting a lot of love from the community.
Snowmobile sales are down this December, a complete 180 degrees from this time last year.
A first-of-its-kind sports bar in the Twin Cities features dozens of TVs featuring different sports games. What's different? Every game features female athletes.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
The Good Zen opens in Brooklyn Park this weekend, fulfilling a dream of hers. But Calandra Revering hopes the space is more than just a store selling hemp-derived THC products.
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and in the heart of Minneapolis, there's a way you can get money back for supporting small businesses.
The holiday shopping season is in full swing and in the heart of Minneapolis, there's a way you can get free money for supporting small businesses. WCCO's Marielle Mohs explains.
A trademark Twin Cities furniture store that's existed since the eighteen-hundreds is closing its doors. Rosenthal Contemporary Interiors is now selling off all its inventory. WCCO's Jason Rantala spoke with the owner, who reflected on 4 generations of family ownership.
The NFL's Top 100 list is now fully revealed, and to no one's surprise, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-ranked Viking on the list.
Kraft Heinz is splitting back up into two companies a decade after they joined in a massive merger that created one of the biggest food conglomerates on the planet.
A strong cold front moves into the Twin Cities Tuesday, bringing scattered storms later in the day and fall-like days behind it.
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Nobody who's been around Max Brosmer from his youth in Georgia to his FCS success at New Hampshire to his lone season of Big Ten competition at Minnesota is surprised he made an NFL active roster as an undrafted rookie.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates. It's a number that tops both last year and the year before, to date.
Soccer fans at the Minnesota United FC game at Allianz Field on Saturday held a banner that read "End Gun Violence," next to signs with the names of the two children killed in the mass shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic Church.
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of Champlin Park student Diamond Manly, according to Anoka County court records.
Demands for action happened across the Twin Cities metro Monday as shooting survivors led a march from Lake Harriet and hundreds of protesters filled the steps of the State Capitol.
A man and a woman have been charged with aiding an offender in the south Minneapolis mass shooting on Tuesday that killed a man and injured six others, court records show.
A Minneapolis man accused of killing one person and injuring another while leading police on a high-speed chase following a domestic violence-related standoff has entered a Norgaard plea.
Police in St. Cloud, Minnesota, are investigating a stabbing that severely injured a woman Sunday morning.
The crash happened just after 1 a.m. on Highway 19 near 441st Avenue in Dryden Township, according to a crash report.
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.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
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.
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.
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Demands for action happened across the Twin Cities metro Monday as shooting survivors led a march from Lake Harriet and hundreds of protesters filled the steps of the State Capitol.
Minnesotans are calling for change after the tragic mass shooting at a church packed with children. Those demands for action happening across the metro Monday. Shooting survivors led a march from Lake Harriet towards the Annunciation church and school. After that, hundreds of protesters filled the steps of the State Capitol.
President Trump's announcement comes days after Giuliani was hospitalized with multiple broken bones after a car crash.
When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations to figure out what that means.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
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.
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of Champlin Park student Diamond Manly, according to Anoka County court records.
A man and a woman have been charged with aiding an offender in the south Minneapolis mass shooting on Tuesday that killed a man and injured six others, court records show.
Police are investigating, but said a conflict between two groups on the bridge led to the shooting.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
The pain felt in Minnesota from the recent mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis stretches far beyond state borders.
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.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
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."
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 NFL's Top 100 list is now fully revealed, and to no one's surprise, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-ranked Viking on the list.
Nobody who's been around Max Brosmer from his youth in Georgia to his FCS success at New Hampshire to his lone season of Big Ten competition at Minnesota is surprised he made an NFL active roster as an undrafted rookie.
Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 20 points and a career-high 10 assists for her first double-double, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 96-71.
Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
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.
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.
A strong cold front moves into the Twin Cities Tuesday, bringing scattered storms later in the day and fall-like days behind it.
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.
A strong cold front moves into the Twin Cities Tuesday, bringing scattered storms later in the day and fall-like days behind it.
A cold front on Tuesday brings in storms and a stretch of fall-like days behind it.
Storms will be passing through parts of central and northern Minnesota on Tuesday morning, according to Next Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Expect to see officers patrolling outside of schools and churches around Minneapolis this week, today marks 80 years since the end of World War II and more.
A strong cold front moves into the Twin Cities Tuesday, bringing scattered storms later in the day and fall-like days behind it.
As classrooms fill back up, safety is on the minds of many students and parents, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Lots of kids are going back to school and safety is the number one priority after last week's mass shooting at Annunciation in Minneapolis.
A cold front on Tuesday brings in storms and a stretch of fall-like days behind it.