Holidazzle Kicks Off 20th Season In Downtown Mpls.
The Target Holidazzle kicks off its 20th season of parades through downtown Minneapolis Friday night.
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The Target Holidazzle kicks off its 20th season of parades through downtown Minneapolis Friday night.
As we get ready for that big Thanksgiving meal, many are getting ready for some intense shopping.
Egg shortages were reported at some Target stores after the retailer ended its relationship with a producer accused of animal cruelty, and the company scrambled Monday to line up new suppliers before Thanksgiving.
A Target employee delivered petitions with more than 200,000 signatures to a company representative, asking that the stores Black Friday opening, currently slated for midnight on Thursday, be pushed back.
A number of grocery stores have pulled eggs from Sbarboe Farms off their shelves, in the wake of video showing purported animal cruelty.
On Monday, a Target employee will hand deliver a petition demanding the company push back its Black Friday shopping start time.
Following McDonald's lead, Target Corp. has now refused to use eggs from Sparboe Farms, where undercover cameras recorded unsanitary conditions and employees harming the chickens.
The latest edition of the wildly popular Cities 97 Sampler has sold out in a matter of hours after going on sale early Thursday morning.
Target Corp. is reporting a 3.7 percent increase in third-quarter profits, helped by solid spending and improvement in its credit card business.
Target is joining other retailers like Macy's, Best Buy and Kohl's by opening at midnight on Black Friday That decision has resulted in an online protest.
Each year, stores seem to open up earlier and earlier to offer "Black Friday" deals.
Target Corp.'s website crashed Tuesday, adding to the discount chain's online troubles.
Don't be left in the cold -- Hot Seats already are on sale for this year's Target Holidazzle Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
Stores are already competing for your holiday shopping dollars. Walmart announced today it will match prices of competitors even after the purchase is made.
In the land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesotans love to eat fish, but the success and popularity of some fish have led to serious concerns about the future of those varieties. After all, there literally are only so many fish in the sea.
Target Corp. says the head of its online business has left the company.
Target Corp. plans to sell only sustainable and traceable seafood in its stores by 2015.
More jobs this year than last year: That's the headline at several Minnesota department stores that say holiday hiring is already underway.
Target Corp. said Thursday that sales of groceries, beauty products and clothing helped fuel a 5.3 percent September rise in revenue at stores open at least a year.
J.C. Penney Company Inc. hired Target's top marketing executive as its new president as the department store operator tries to redefine its brand.
Move over Missoni. Target's got a new designer in the works.
Target Corp.'s head of marketing is leaving the company, the retailer announced Monday.
Barnes & Noble Inc. on Monday said Target will be the latest retailer to sell its Nook electronic book reader.
It's a food truck fight in Minneapolis. Some food truck workers say they feel harassed depending on where they park.
Target said Friday that it completed its lease deal with Canadian retailer Zellers Inc. and plans to open 125 to 135 stores in Canada beginning in 2013.
Offensive lineman Henry Byrd took to dance when he was younger, says there's a lot of overlap with football.
"It's an act of violence that is intended to change people's beliefs or undermine society, and that's what these people want us to do" said Rob Chadwick, who retired from the FBI after over 20 years.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that sent shock waves across the country, Bill Doherty is reflecting on how we got here as the country grapples with yet another act of political violence.
Offensive lineman Henry Byrd took to dance when he was younger, says there's a lot of overlap with football.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
The event, Dinner du Nord, took over seven streets and is a large-scale outdoor dining experience. The aim of the event is to spotlight local restaurants, chefs and raise money for hospitality workers.
Fifteen days after the deadly attack at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, 12-year-old Sophia Forchas' condition is improving.
The Minnesota Vikings are back at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, ready to take on the Atlanta Falcons. As fans stream into downtown Minneapolis, some new food vendors are trying to make their mark on the menu at the stadium.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
In honor of all who died on Sept. 11, 2001, all U.S. and Minnesota flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff at all state buildings.
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.
The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Two people, including a Vietnam War veteran, were killed in a helicopter crash south of the Twin Cities on Saturday afternoon, federal officials said.
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.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
On one corner in north Minneapolis, you'll find more than just an urban farm. You'll also find opportunity, thanks to Appetite for Change.
The Minnesota Star Tribune says it plans to close its own printing facility on Dec. 27, a move the newspaper says will "affect" around 125 employees.
"It's an act of violence that is intended to change people's beliefs or undermine society, and that's what these people want us to do" said Rob Chadwick, who retired from the FBI after over 20 years.
In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that sent shock waves across the country, Bill Doherty is reflecting on how we got here as the country grapples with yet another act of political violence.
Some are comparing the current political climate to that of the 1960s. Now Charlie Kirk’s murder is raising calls to find common ground.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
If you've been thinking of buying an electric car, you may want to pounce. A major tax credit is about to expire as part of President Trump's mega-bill.
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.
"It's an act of violence that is intended to change people's beliefs or undermine society, and that's what these people want us to do" said Rob Chadwick, who retired from the FBI after over 20 years.
A Fridley man who dressed as a UPS worker and shot three people inside a Coon Rapids home in January 2024 was sentenced Thursday to life without parole.
A Blaine man pleaded guilty Thursday to straw purchasing dozens of guns, some of which were tied to criminal activity across the Twin Cities, including the killings of two young girls in the summer of 2021.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA organization has chapters at several Minnesota universities and high schools. He was also an early mentor to a state senator.
Last week, a carjacking suspect blew through a north Minneapolis intersection and crashed into a car, killing two women and badly injuring a 6-year-old boy named Greyson.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
The financial impacts of moving or canceling the event scheduled for Sept. 20 at the Huntington Bank Stadium "could be devastating," Farm Aid organizers said.
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.
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."
Offensive lineman Henry Byrd took to dance when he was younger, says there's a lot of overlap with football.
Natisha Hiedeman scored 21 points, Napheesa Collier had 19 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Golden State Valkyries 72-53 to set a franchise record with 34 wins.
The Minnesota Vikings are back at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, ready to take on the Atlanta Falcons. As fans stream into downtown Minneapolis, some new food vendors are trying to make their mark on the menu at the stadium.
By rule, both players will miss at least the next four games.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
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.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
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.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
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.
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.
It’ll start to get a little hot and humid over the next few days, meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
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.
There's the chance for some early morning rain on Friday and temps will push into the 80s.
Get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts on this #Top10WxDay.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says high pressure sitting over the Great Lakes is going to battle several weak disturbances that try to bring us a little rain over the next few days.
It’ll start to get a little hot and humid over the next few days, meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
Willie Nelson is headlining the event that raises money for farmers.
Minnesota has been especially impacted by recent attacks that involved political views, and Rob Chadwick, who spent over 20 years in the FBI, draws comparisons to Charlie Kirk’s killing.
There's the chance for some early morning rain on Friday and temps will push into the 80s.
Thousands of people are putting office work aside to support 46 different nonprofits as part of the Xcel Energy Day of Service.