Corrosion found in several railcars on Amtrak's Borealis line
Corrosion was found in several railcars used on Amtrak's Borealis — the 7-hour and 24-minute train line from the Twin Cities to the Windy City.
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Corrosion was found in several railcars used on Amtrak's Borealis — the 7-hour and 24-minute train line from the Twin Cities to the Windy City.
The Amtrak Borealis line from St. Paul to Chicago saw more than 100,000 riders in its first five and a half months. But now, equipment issues are shutting it down. Our Frankie McLister is at the Union Depot in St. Paul with what happened and reaction from riders.
The wife of Justin Eichorn, the former Republican Minnesota state senator federally charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor, faces allegations from federal prosecutors that she helped try to conceal evidence for him.
Demand for help at Merrick Community Services is continuing to climb, and food shelf visits have doubled in just two years' time.
On Wednesday, the best of All Elite Wrestling step into center ring at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says charges of first- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct were dropped against John Henry McCaster due to "evidentiary challenges."
A 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for killing one person and injuring another in a Twin Cities hit-and-run.
Students at St. Paul's Open World Learning School are learning about sustainability through the creation of an interactive play addressing the decisions people make and how they impact the environment.
The Metro Transit Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit has 16 stops connecting people from Woodbury to St. Paul along Interstate 94.
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
The jury trial for one of four people accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in St. Paul, Minnesota, over alleged drug debts to a Mexican cartel has been delayed.
Trash pickup services are in jeopardy after site plans are blocked by the city council.
The Harding High School boys’ basketball team just finished a historic season with their first-ever state tournament appearance, and it shares extra special meaning for head coach Stephen Solaja.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota says the group of 11 people conspired to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
Erin Hassanzadeh has the latest headlines and updates.
The arena—home to the Minnesota Wild and host to several concerts and other events—is 25 years old.
Residents along Parkview Avenue in St. Paul are leveling a lawsuit against the city, claiming officials weren't transparent in their plans to tear down beloved trees.
In the Twin Cities, an "X" marks the spot where dozens of trees are set to be cut down. They all stand along one street in St. Paul where they have been part of the Como Park neighborhood for decades.
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul city leaders want the state to help renovate the Xcel Energy Center complex.
Residents in St. Paul may not have their trash picked up starting on April 1 after the City Council delayed a proposal from a garbage contractor.
Tesfaye Deyasso was named the 2025 National Hero of the Year by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
The trial for four people charged for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man in a building across from St. Paul Police headquarters starts on Friday.
St. Paul and the Minnesota Wild are asking the state to foot about half of the estimated $769 million to transform the Xcel Energy Center, the Saint Paul RiverCentre and Roy Wilkins Auditorium into one big entertainment district.
It's a proposed renovation project that the Minnesota Wild calls a real "game-changer." Mike Max is here with a first look at the plans.
The nearly 60-year tradition hosted by the St. Patrick's Association celebrates culture, clans and community.
Hennepin EMS got Rigsby through Soldier's 6, a nonprofit that provides service and therapy dogs to military veterans, first responders and those with PTSD.
A free program for boys goes far beyond a two-day adventure. Mancode Mentoring educates young men between the ages of 12 and 18 on financial literacy and introduces them to college and the trades.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
A group of high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, found some surprising new partners in their own fight against gun violence: other high school students more than 1,100 miles away.
Two days after a bloc of city leaders pleaded at the Minnesota State Capitol for action on gun violence prevention, St. Paul published language for a potential ordinance that would address gun safety issues.
Hennepin EMS got Rigsby through Soldier's 6, a nonprofit that provides service and therapy dogs to military veterans, first responders and those with PTSD.
A group of high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, found some surprising new partners in their own fight against gun violence: other high school students more than 1,100 miles away.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
Protesters are scheduled to march in downtown Minneapolis — and in dozens of other communities across Minnesota Saturday — as part of the "No Kings" movement opposing President Trump's policies.
Minnesota stands a greater-than-average chance for more snow and colder temperatures this winter, pertaining to the three months that make up the meteorological season: December, January and February.
Hennepin EMS got Rigsby through Soldier's 6, a nonprofit that provides service and therapy dogs to military veterans, first responders and those with PTSD.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
Minnesota stands a greater-than-average chance for more snow and colder temperatures this winter, pertaining to the three months that make up the meteorological season: December, January and February.
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.
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.
Two days after a bloc of city leaders pleaded at the Minnesota State Capitol for action on gun violence prevention, St. Paul published language for a potential ordinance that would address gun safety issues.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
A new report says the city of Minneapolis needs to act to end wage theft and sexual harassment in the construction industry.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first, second, and third-round picks for municipal seats. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline University Professor David Schultz to learn why ranked-choice voting can create unexpected outcomes.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
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.
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
A new report says the city of Minneapolis needs to act to end wage theft and sexual harassment in the non-union construction industry.
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.
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.
A group of high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, found some surprising new partners in their own fight against gun violence: other high school students more than 1,100 miles away.
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.
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.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first, second, and third-round picks for municipal seats. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline University Professor David Schultz to learn why ranked-choice voting can create unexpected outcomes.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the weekend should bring sunny skies and above-average high temperatures.
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 Twin Cities should remain dry this weekend with highs cooling back to the 60s, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Minnesota stands a greater-than-average chance for more snow and colder temperatures this winter, pertaining to the three months that make up the meteorological season: December, January and February.
Thursday will feature some isolated showers and above-average temps, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
A new four-legged member of the Hennepin EMS team is set to bring comfort in the wake of tragedy.
Despite a government shutdown, operations were smooth at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for the busiest day of travel during MEA week.
Prosecutors are accusing a woman of buying botox off the black market and injecting it into patients at her Prior Lake spa.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the weekend should bring sunny skies and above-average high temperatures.
A new exhibit called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults” features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.