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In October, WCCO brought you a series of stories about the laws and policies surrounding grooming. We introduced you to a young woman who told police she was groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director. Her mission in speaking up was to strengthen laws and change policies to better protect kids. On Monday, she had the chance to have her voice heard once again.
On the day before Minneapolis educators were set to strike, the union and Minneapolis Public Schools signed a tentative agreement that both sides praised as a win for students, educators and the district.
Minneapolis educators could soon be walking the picket line again.
The union that represents educators say members are frustrated after months of talks with no serious proposals. On Tuesday, the two sides participated in a 15-hour mediation session with no progress.
It's decision day on Thursday for Minneapolis educators as union members are set to vote on whether to authorize a strike after another round of failed contract talks.
Minneapolis educators are giving the district one more chance before they vote to potentially walk off the job.
Minneapolis educators are giving the district one more chance before they vote to potentially walk off the job.
Teachers in one of the state's largest districts say they're ready to take a strike vote this week without a new contract.
A former Minnesota Teacher of the Year who was found guilty of first-degree sexual conduct with a student at a Minneapolis school has learned his sentence.
The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of retirement benefits.
Thousands of Minnesota teachers are getting a lesson on reading instruction after state lawmakers overhauled it two years ago. Caroline Cummings looks at what's next to turn the page on lagging literacy test scores.
A substitute teacher in St. Paul has been charged with sexual assault of a minor.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
A recent poll found that 74% of Minnesotans want schools to teach about the causes of climate change, its consequences and potential solutions.
A teacher at Tutor Time in Maple Grove is accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl.
Murray Middle School teacher DeWayne Combs has been named the Minnesota Society of Health and Physical Educators' Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
Abdul Wright was an English teacher at Harvest Best Academy in north Minneapolis. The alleged sexual assault was said to have happened not long after his honors, the charges indicate.
A Roseville organization is helping give teachers and students the tools they need for a successful school year.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
Teachers in Lakeville have voted to ratify the tentative agreement made with the school district.
After working without a contract for 300 days, the union representing teachers in the Minneapolis school district said they struck a tentative deal with the district late Wednesday night.
Outside the Minneapolis School Board meeting, educators rallied for a contract and against the district's claim of a $110 million budget shortfall.
Hundreds of Minneapolis educators are expected to rally outside the district office. They say they're fighting for a fair contract.
Minnesota educators will gather late Friday afternoon at the Minnesota Capitol in a rally following a week of action that saw strikes, housing and climate forums and informational pickets.
Teachers and education support professionals in Minneapolis Public Schools and Robbinsdale Area Public Schools want to bring attention to their respective contract woes.
Things are looking up for Minnesota's nascent helium industry, because miners keep going down to find more of it.
Hutchinson, Minnesota, has turned out in a big way to support the friends and family of a 20-year-old woman killed earlier this month.
Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two Minnesota House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.
A Minnesota businessman was sentenced on Monday to seven years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $3.5 million for his role in defrauding more than $6 million from pandemic relief programs.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two Minnesota House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
Only five games into her DII college basketball career, Addi Mack is already one of the Maryland Terrapins' leading scorers.
Cottage Grove provides EMS to the cities of St. Paul Park, Newport and the Township of Grey Cloud Island.
A St. Paul man is charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 30-year-old woman on Thursday, court records said.
Things are looking up for Minnesota's nascent helium industry, because miners keep going down to find more of it.
Hutchinson, Minnesota, has turned out in a big way to support the friends and family of a 20-year-old woman killed earlier this month.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
Republican Sen. Rich Draheim of Madison Lake said he will not seek reelection in 2026, while Democratic Sen. Steve Cwodzinski of Eden Prairie will retire.
Officials say a person is dead and a deputy is in the hospital following a pursuit that ended in an exchange of gunfire.
Investigators say that efforts to identify who had been driving at the time of the crash have been unsuccessful.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For a decade and a half, Tru Breed Motorcycle Club has held Thanksgiving turkey giveaways on Minneapolis' northside
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two Minnesota House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
The top federal housing agency is planning to change how funds are used to fight homelessness. Advocates say the cuts to housing programs could put 3,600 Minnesotans back on the streets. Caroline Cummings reports on the impact and why people across the political divide are sounding the alarm.
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
Republican Sen. Rich Draheim of Madison Lake said he will not seek reelection in 2026, while Democratic Sen. Steve Cwodzinski of Eden Prairie will retire.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association expects winter average costs for gas heat to increase by 16% and 20% for electricity.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
More than 2.2 million vehicles have already been repossessed this year, a number expected to climb past 3 million by the end of 2025, in line with the Great Recession.
A popular brand is making its sweet return to Minnesota on Wednesday.
The Trump administration is working on a plan for a 50-year mortgage, and Twin Cities real estate professionals say there are many pros and cons to consider.
A Minnesota businessman was sentenced on Monday to seven years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $3.5 million for his role in defrauding more than $6 million from pandemic relief programs.
A St. Paul man is charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 30-year-old woman on Thursday, court records said.
William Schulenberg was convicted of one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault for the May 1, 2022, attack.
A 39-year-old White Bear Lake man has been sentenced for second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his 3-month-old son, according to court records filed Monday.
A Minnesota State Capitol security officer accused of posing as an undercover cop while drunk at a Minneapolis bar pleaded guilty to fourth-degree DWI on Monday.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
The transaction, which is still subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close early next year.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.
Earlier this year, Twin Cities jazz singer Bernadette Spray received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with the aim of raising autism awareness.
Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will be making a stop in the Twin Cities next summer as the two bands join forces for the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour.
Miami Beach Police announced that the 22-year-old was taken into custody on multiple charges, including possessing amphetamine and marijuana, along with resisting an officer without violence.
Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.
Only five games into her DII college basketball career, Addi Mack is already one of the Maryland Terrapins' leading scorers.
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a one-timer from the right side on a power play at 4:50 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night.
Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute for Chicago set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the game, a 48-yarder as time expired, to push the Bears past Minnesota 19-17 after the Vikings scored the go-ahead touchdown with 50 seconds left.
Boyd was shot in the abdomen in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.
Minnesota backup Jesper Wallstedt made 28 saves for his second straight shutout and Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 on Saturday night.
It was one of the biggest upsets in recent Minnesota history. State Rep. Kaohly Her defeated two-term incumbent and heavy favorite St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Now, the tough part is what her plans are for turning St. Paul around.
Her campaigned on making St. Paul affordable again. In weeks, she will be in charge, with a very challenging road ahead.
Sleep apnea is often not diagnosed in women, because women are told to expect to be tired.
Mayo Clinic doctors tap into AI technology to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
Studies show that women aren't getting enough sleep. There is a medical reason: an underdiagnosis of sleep apnea in women that not only results in fatigue, but heart damage and, in extreme cases, even death. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Virend Somers with the Mayo Clinic about the AI technology being used to detect and treat women with sleep apnea, a disorder that's often misdiagnosed in women.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
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.
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
We're past our prime when it comes to fall colors. But for many, it's peak time for yardwork.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer said parts of southern Minnesota could see up to 5 inches of snow by late Tuesday morning, though other models show less accumulation.
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 National Energy Assistance Directors Association expects winter average costs for gas heat to increase by 16% and 20% for electricity.
Parts of southern Minnesota will be under a winter weather advisory from midnight to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The cool down Minnesotans are feeling is setting the stage for winter. Experts say consumers will be paying more to heat their homes this season. Derek James has more on the surge and what you can do about it.
It's a situation thousands of Twin Cities drivers face daily. Many commuters know the part of I-394 in Minneapolis that seems to back up almost every afternoon. What should drivers do in a traffic backup? Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield found that it comes down to safety and ethics.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer said parts of southern Minnesota could see up to 5 inches of snow by late Tuesday morning, though other models show less accumulation.
Engineers on the Iron Range are launching new drills in an effort to look for helium gas thousands of feet underground. The discovery in Babbitt is already considered one of the largest in the country. As Jonah Kaplan reports, people who live there are eager to learn if, and when, a helium mine could lead to jobs.
A Minnesota town turned out in a big way to support the friends and family of Amber Czech. Police say a coworker killed her. Ubah Ali was in Hutchinson where loved ones and community members are still shaken.
A 38-year-old man has been charged in a St. Paul hit-and-run that killed a woman walking with her husband and two dogs on Thursday. Ashley Grams reports on how the community is remembering Amber Deneen.