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Attendees of the Minnesota State Fair are once again able to pass through the main gate on Saturday after a protest traveling on Snelling Avenue caused a temporary closure.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
It's one of Minnesota's most recognizable brands. And after a tumultuous few years, Target is making a major change. As Ashley Grams reports, the announcement comes as the company deals with big drops in sales and a series of national controversies.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Three people were killed and a suspect was arrested after a shooting at a Target store parking lot in North Austin, police said.
Lindsay Hancock shares the inspiration behind My Better Batch. Click here for more information.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Target recently announced it's doing away with its price-matching policy aimed at luring shoppers away from Amazon and Walmart. The new policy only lets you price match Target's in-store prices with its own online prices. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield did some price hunting and found some interesting results in this edition of Price Check.
Target said the price matching policy for products sold at rivals Amazon and Walmart will end after July 28.
Target's commercial unit employees are being asked to return to the office at least three days a week.
The world of soccer is setting its sights on Blaine, Minnesota, at the Target USA Cup. This year's USA Cup is the biggest it's ever been. Adam Duxter shares how the impact goes far beyond the field.
Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
"This has been the most effective boycott for Black people in 70 years; since the Montgomery bus boycott. When we started, Target's shares were a $145 a share, it's now down to $93 a share," Rev. Jamal Bryant said.
Pride month kicked off with a literal running start Sunday: a 5K Run/Walk from Utepils Brewing in Minneapolis. Twin Cities In Motion Ambassadors put on the event that donates a portion of profits to Twin Cities Pride's year-round programming.
Many retailers and grocery stores will be open on Memorial Day this year, with a few exceptions.
Is Target open on Memorial Day? What about Costco? Here's a rundown of what's open and closed on the holiday.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
More than 25,000 packages of the Good and Gather brand puree could contain too much lead.
Celebrity chef Aldo Lanzillotta visits the WCCO Kitchen to show off his easy-to-make take on a Minnesota culinary classic.
The collaboration is part of Target’s Good & Gather brand. You’ll find four pizzas, along with three Korean-inspired appetizers.
Minnesota-based retailer Target is facing a long boycott following the company’s announcement that it was making changes to its DEI programs.
Sales and profits slipped for Minneapolis-based Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending and the company said there will be "meaningful pressure" on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.
Target CEO Brian Cornell said on Tuesday consumers will “likely see price increases over the next couple days” for certain categories, including produce staples like avocados, bananas and strawberries.
The funeral for Fletcher Merkel, one of the two young students killed last week in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, is set for this weekend at nearby Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
The closures come as MnDOT crews work to repair nine bridges over I-94 and I-35E in Minnesota's capital city.
Longtime NHL players Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise and Scott Gomez headline the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
The funeral for Fletcher Merkel, one of the two young students killed last week in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, is set for this weekend at nearby Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
The closures come as MnDOT crews work to repair nine bridges over I-94 and I-35E in Minnesota's capital city.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
The lights have dimmed and the gates are closed, but the work is far from over for crews on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
The woman's death was "sudden" and there was no "obvious injury or trauma," the sheriff's office said. The office added that it is standard practice to rule a death suspicious "until further information is obtained."
The law is designed to take guns out of the hands of people in a moment of crisis. They can petition the court to have a person's guns removed or to temporarily prohibit someone from buying a gun for a period of time.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
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 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.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, are visiting Minneapolis on Wednesday to pay their respects to the victims of the deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, the mayors of several Twin Cities communities called for gun reform.
President Trump shared his thoughts on arming some schoolteachers, following a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usah, visited Minneapolis on Wednesday to pay his respects to the victims of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.
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.
The funeral for Fletcher Merkel, one of the two young students killed last week in the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, is set for this weekend at nearby Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.
President Trump shared his thoughts on arming some schoolteachers, following a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
The law is designed to take guns out of the hands of people in a moment of crisis. They can petition the court to have a person's guns removed or to temporarily prohibit someone from buying a gun for a period of time.
Shannon Trejo, her husband Mario Trejo and their 20-year-old son Jorge Reyes-Jungwirth were killed in the shooting. A 2-year-old and a 4-year-old were also in the home at the time of the murders.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday confirmed he is talking to legislators and intends to call a special session to address gun violence after a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
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.
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."
Longtime NHL players Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise and Scott Gomez headline the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
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.
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.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
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.
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 to expect a chilly start tomorrow as we will face our coolest morning since May.
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 are getting a taste of fall temperatures on Wednesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
Minnesota is entering a stretch of cooler weather, with temps not warming up into the 70s until early next week.
Highs will drop to the 50s and 60s across Minnesota on Wednesday.
A long-standing festival returns to the Twin Cities this weekend! This year's event is about fun, but it's also about hope and prayers for healing.
We're getting a clearer picture of travel conditions over the long holiday weekend. The numbers show this was the busiest weekend for Labor Day travel in 15 years! But as Kris Van Cleave, there were also some hiccups.
Years before the Annunciation shooting, religious and education groups called on Gov. Tim Walz to push for additional state funding to keep their students safe. Derek James has more on their renewed effort.
Minnesota Wild Sports and Entertainment joined Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley for the official opening Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says to expect a chilly start tomorrow as we will face our coolest morning since May.