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Owners of St. Paul's Groundswell Midway coffee shop say it was "surreal and pretty awful" to watch their business burn overnight Thursday.
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Owners of St. Paul's Groundswell Midway coffee shop say it was "surreal and pretty awful" to watch their business burn overnight Thursday.
Authorities say two Israeli Embassy Aides were targeted, shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, plus more of the day’s top stories.
On the recommendation of the Tribal Nations, the city of St. Paul announced Wednesday two culturally significant and sacred Dakota sites will be renamed Imniżaska.
New numbers show the results of Minnesota law enforcement's latest crackdown on distracted driving. Police cited 6,450 drivers for using their cell phones during April's distracted driving enforcement campaign. One thousand more than last year's operation. Derek James has a look at the continuing efforts to boost safety by getting drivers to put down the phone.
The St. Paul Saints say Thursday night's home game against the Norfolk Tides at St. Paul's CHS Field is dubbed "Plain Night," promising "it's going to be meh."
State charges against a man in connection with a drug cartel-related kidnapping in St. Paul have been dropped, clearing the way for a federal case against him to proceed.
ReelCovery held a free onshore fishing event at Spoon Lake in St. Paul.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, organization that's been helping the community for nearly 100 years is under new leadership and looking to expand its role.
The Minnesota Twins held shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton out of the lineup for the opener of a three-game series at Milwaukee.
Dozens gathered outside the Minnesota House chamber on Friday to protest a key policy change that DFL and GOP leaders agreed to, in order to ink a budget deal.
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
Half of Minnesota students can't read at grade level, according to statewide test scores. Two years ago, the Legislature took that as a lesson and overhauled the standards of how kids are taught to read.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
English soccer legend David Beckman is calling out Minnesota United FC for pouring salt on the wounds of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF after their 4-1 loss to the Loons on Saturday at St. Paul's Allianz Field.
Alcohol may have been a factor in a crash in St. Paul, Minnesota, that killed one man and put another in the hospital, authorities said.
Authorities say alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal crash in St. Paul.
Investigators say the suspect ran a red light and pushed the victim's SUV roughly 40 yards.
A part of West Seventh Street in downtown St. Paul is closed due to a sinkhole in the roadway, city officials say.
The Twin Cities nonprofit 360 Communities, which aims to serve and protect victims of domestic violence, is calling for change after two mothers were killed in separate fatal stabbings over the past week.
A part of West Seventh Street in downtown St. Paul is closed due to a sinkhole in the roadway, city officials say.
Police in West St. Paul are investigating after a male attempted to lure a group of children near an elementary school into his van.
The Cathedral of Saint Paul says they welcomed between five and six times the number of worshipers during a normal daily mass.
Not only is the Twin Cities metro home to the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., it's also home to the largest Hmong-serving organization in the nation: The Hmong American Partnership (HAP), which is marking 35 years of service in 2025.
The Cathedral of Saint Paul says they welcomed between five and six times the number of worshipers during a normal daily mass.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
St. Paul officials pulled a driver from a car after it drove into Lake Como Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota hospitals could face dire consequences due to federal health care policy changes, including losses of $1 billion annually and a potential reduction in services, officials representing hospitals said Wednesday.
For many hospitality and tourism businesses across Minnesota, the summer of 2025 was more bust than boom.
Severe weather season in the upper Midwest is just about over now that the cooler weather is settling in.
The station is looking to raise $17 million for construction and operations costs to build what they're calling a state-of-the-art facility, which will house more than just the station.
St. Paul officials pulled a driver from a car after it drove into Lake Como Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota hospitals could face dire consequences due to federal health care policy changes, including losses of $1 billion annually and a potential reduction in services, officials representing hospitals said Wednesday.
For many hospitality and tourism businesses across Minnesota, the summer of 2025 was more bust than boom.
The station is looking to raise $17 million for construction and operations costs to build what they're calling a state-of-the-art facility, which will house more than just the station.
The duplex at the corner of West 25th Street and Humboldt Avenue South is listed for $650,000.
Minnesota hospitals could face dire consequences due to federal health care policy changes, including losses of $1 billion annually and a potential reduction in services, officials representing hospitals said Wednesday.
For many hospitality and tourism businesses across Minnesota, the summer of 2025 was more bust than boom.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families says they're being forced to stop processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits (SNAP), or food stamp applications, starting Wednesday because of the government shutdown.
Two families are now without a place to live after a home explosion in Hibbing, Minnesota, lead to a devastating fire on Sunday.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
Nearly a week after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, almost everyone is out of the hospital, and man's best friend is back with his owners.
Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
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.
Minnesota hospitals could face dire consequences due to federal health care policy changes, including losses of $1 billion annually and a potential reduction in services, officials representing hospitals said Wednesday.
State officials say health care premiums are set to increase by more than 21% next year. That's for people on MNsure, the marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act. But that's not the only cost that could be a prescription for trouble. As Caroline Cummings reports, hospitals warn of big losses due to federal changes.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Louisiana's intentional creation of a second majority-Black district violates the 14th and 15th Amendments.
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your money.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
The St. Paul Police Department Tuesday confirmed the arrest of one of its now-former employees in connection to a "major narcotics trafficking investigation."
The keen eye of a mail courier in Minnesota led to the discovery of more than $25,000 in cash en route to out-of-state scammers.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
St. Paul police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting on the city's east side late Saturday night.
A new M Health Fairview program is giving rural Minnesotans a better chance at survival by flying in lifesaving equipment and specialists when time is running out.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge on Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive.
Health officials in Minnesota is reporting two new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week, not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle.
Marco Rossi scored the fourth round of the shootout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
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.
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.
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.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
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 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.
We see a warmup in temps on Thursday, with highs in the low 70s. Those temps remain through Friday. The autumnal feel returns as we head in to the weekend. Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares when we could see a few more sprinkles of rain.
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.
Today was slightly warmer than Tuesday. Rain chances return heading into Thursday morning but Thursday will see temps in the 70s. Chris Shaffer breaks it all down and what we can expect heading into the weekend.
Severe weather season in the upper Midwest is just about over now that the cooler weather is settling in.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a line of showers will pop and pass early tomorrow morning.
We see a warmup in temps on Thursday, with highs in the low 70s. Those temps remain through Friday. The autumnal feel returns as we head in to the weekend. Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares when we could see a few more sprinkles of rain.
After a light rail project threatened KMOJ's location, they are now fundraising for a new home.
Minnesota saw a decrease in tourism this past summer.
Today was slightly warmer than Tuesday. Rain chances return heading into Thursday morning but Thursday will see temps in the 70s. Chris Shaffer breaks it all down and what we can expect heading into the weekend.
A new study is casting doubt on the healthiness of some protein powders and shakes. Consumer Reports says it tested samples of nearly two dozen brands.