Twin Cities metro communities clean up after powerful Sunday storms
Sunday's storms put 80,000 customers in the dark, according to Xcel Energy. The energy provider says some customers might not get power back until Wednesday.
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Sunday's storms put 80,000 customers in the dark, according to Xcel Energy. The energy provider says some customers might not get power back until Wednesday.
Capitol security found a man inside the Minnesota Senate chamber late Friday night after the building was closed to the public, the Minnesota State Patrol said Saturday.
An excessive heat warning is in place across the Twin Cities metro Sunday as feels-like temperatures surpass 100 degrees. For those looking for a place to stay cool, there are options.
Tristin Larsin talks with WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield about the IDISCY Foundation and its upcoming event.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension canceled the alert on Saturday night.
One of the biggest names ever in Minnesota baseball still maintains his connection to his hometown of St. Paul, despite a career that took him all the way to Cooperstown. Mike Max shows how the Hall of Fame outfielder is still giving back.
Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell says she's resigned from office one week after she was found guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
A motorist driving their car onto McMurray Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, has prompted the city to install new barriers aimed at keeping vehicles off the turf.
McMurray Field is back to what it's meant to be: a space for soccer, families and fun.
Metro Transit says the August expansion will represent a 5% increase in service.
What began as a fun summer day for 7-year-old Sa'Moryia Farley, getting snacks from the corner store, ended in tragedy.
A St. Paul police officer was hurt in a crash overnight Thursday after they struck a building in their squad car following a close call with another vehicle.
The store and pharmacy located at 1440 University Ave. West will close to the public on Aug. 2.
Another community staple closing — this time, in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood. Frankie McLister talks with city leaders and shoppers about the Cub Foods closure next month.
Kelvin Perry, 56, was convicted in May of second-degree intentional murder in the death of 39-year-old Shaquita Thomas, court records show.
Two St. Paul officers and another driver are recovering after a crash tonight.
The crash happened at approximately 6:40 p.m. near the intersection of Westminster and Maryland Avenue.
A guilty verdict for one state senator and the sudden death of another could reshape who's in charge in the Minnesota Senate.
A guilty verdict for one state senator and the sudden death of another could reshape who's in charge at the Minnesota State Capitol. As WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports, that means control of the closely divided Senate is back up for grabs.
After 37 years in St. Paul's skyway system, Pino's Pizzeria was forced to shut its doors this spring when the building was condemned. But this week, the family-run business reopened just across the street, with a new space, a renewed energy and the same old soul.
After more than three decades in St. Paul’s skyway, Pino’s Pizzeria was forced to shut its doors this spring when the building was condemned. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner show why the return is more than just reopening the doors.
WCCO Investigates is looking at safety on the roads, and how local law enforcement train for a PIT maneuver, after a recent high-speed chase through the streets of Ramsey County.
Authorities say officers responded to the encampment near the 1200 block of Jackson Street at about 1:15 p.m.
Topito escaped by jumping out of the window of a parked car while his family was at a nearby park.
The dog, now nicknamed "Mo" (short for Como), was spotted wandering into the pool area on Thursday.
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
Nearly two months after a Minnesota lawmaker was assassinated, a special primary election is being held to choose the DFL candidate for her seat.
The Moorhead Police Department said two people were injured in a "critical incident" involving its officers Monday night, though the agency declined to say how the injuries occurred.
After an air quality alert expires Tuesday morning, the Twin Cities will be in for a nice couple of days.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
Nearly two months after a Minnesota lawmaker was assassinated, a special primary election is being held to choose the DFL candidate for her seat.
Nina's Coffee Cafe has stood in St. Paul for two decades, but inside its doors, a community fixture has worked a bit more behind the scenes lately.
A man has been charged in the fatal Brooklyn Park shooting of a 17-year-old girl that happened on July 1.
The attorneys for a nursing mother in the Twin Cities who has spent more than three weeks in ICE custody argue she is unlawfully detained and will petition in federal court on Tuesday for her release.
In a sense, Pete's Plymouth Road Runner was a part of the family. The Glass' would take it to car shows, cruising with the top down, putting on the miles and the memories. But in 2003, Pete had to sell his beloved muscle car so he could invest in his son's future.
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
The Moorhead Police Department said two people were injured in a "critical incident" involving its officers Monday night, though the agency declined to say how the injuries occurred.
The wife of a Nobles County, Minnesota, deputy says his journey back from a traumatic brain injury is progressing slowly.
Officials are working to restore a lake northeast of the Twin Cities after a "mechanical issue" caused nearly all the water to drain.
Sunday morning, community members joined friends and family searching near Rosa's home in Hinckley, where she lives with family.
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.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
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.
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
Nearly two months after a Minnesota lawmaker was assassinated, a special primary election is being held to choose the DFL candidate for her seat.
Voters in the north metro will pick which DFL candidate will be on the ballot in next month’s special election, while St. Paul voters will fill a vacant council seat.
D.C. leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard members to the city.
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
A nursing mother has spent more than four weeks in ICE custody and her attorneys are fighting for her release. As Caroline Cummings reports, her attorneys say she should be free while her case moves forward.
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 has been charged in the fatal Brooklyn Park shooting of a 17-year-old girl that happened on July 1.
Court documents show the 18-year-old St. Paul man was charged with criminal vehicular homicide in Hennepin County on Monday.
The 29-year-old man is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, according to court documents filed Friday in Ramsey County.
The boy was taken to Regions Hospital in critical condition.
A correctional officer was stabbed by an inmate on Saturday afternoon at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City, according to the state's Department of Corrections.
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.
A participant in the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon is a mom of three from Minnetrista who is taking extra steps to make sure she's running her best and in the safest way.
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.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
Football season is here and WCCO is bringing you a new show to get you ready for gameday.
Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.
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.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Yankees went on to a 6-2 win over the Twins on Monday night.
They're off at Running Aces in Columbus, Minnesota, though one 4-year-old mare is better than the rest.
Girls hockey became a high school sport more than 30 years ago, but women have been playing in Minnesota long before that. And one woman has been the heartbeat of that movement since the 1970s.
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.
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.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
For the first time in 15 years, there are now federal regulations for cryptocurrency. So what will that mean for the notoriously unstable market -- and who's cashing in? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with investment expert Pete Najarian about the risks, rewards, and a refresher on what cryptocurrency is.
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.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
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.
As air quality begins to improve, expect a pleasant day Tuesday, with low humidity and highs right around average.
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.
After an air quality alert expires Tuesday morning, the Twin Cities will be in for a nice couple of days.
After an air quality alert expires Tuesday morning, the Twin Cities will be in for a nice couple of days.
Temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be between the 70s and 80s, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
St. Paul is still recovering from a cyberattack, there’s a chance for you to get involved in the city of Minneapolis' police reform progress and more.
As air quality begins to improve, expect a pleasant day Tuesday, with low humidity and highs right around average.
It's time to grab your dancing shoes and head on over to Union Depot.
Voters in the north metro will pick which DFL candidate will be on the ballot in next month’s special election, while St. Paul voters will fill a vacant council seat.
D.C. leaders are reacting to President Donald Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement and National Guard members to the city.