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Indoor dining has not been allowed for almost two months in Minnesota, but Teddy Tschann, the governor's communications director, says Walz will "announce a loosening of restrictions on indoor dining and other settings" in an address scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Alibi Drinkery, the Lakeville bar that's repeatedly defied Gov. Tim Walz's executive order, most recently on New Year's Eve, was vandalized overnight, covered in graffiti.
A Minnesota bar owner facing a possible five-year suspension of her liquor license for remaining open for indoor service says she's fine with that.
The Minnesota Legislature remains split after the 2020 election. When the session starts, the DFL-led House will meet entirely online because of the pandemic. The Republican-controlled Senate will try a hybrid approach.
Two of the largest school districts in Minnesota -- Anoka-Hennpin and St. Paul Public Schools -- have unveiled their plans to families for the return to full-time, five-days-a-week in-person learning.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka gathered with restaurant and bar owners Thursday to air frustrations about the continuing restrictions on dining inside, as other restrictions will loosen Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday that indoor service at restaurants, bars and breweries will stay closed through Jan. 11. But some businesses are choosing not to listen.
As Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday changes to the current dial-back restrictions, some issued statements saying that the relaxation of some restrictions doesn't go far enough.
As business owners celebrate the relief package, they also have questions about the future. Tomorrow, Walz is planning to announce changes to current restrictions.
Walz says the extension will help ensure the successful distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across the state.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce his decision on his expiring COVID-19 restrictions this Wednesday. But dozens of businesses owners say they will open their doors whether he allows it or not.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has suspended an East Grand Forks bar's liquor license after the business repeatedly defied Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's latest executive order, which aims to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
He's waiting for guidance from experts before making a decision on whether or not to extend current restrictions. That decision will be made on Wednesday.
A bunch of the cars parked on the street had their tires slashed, and their windows spray-painted. One man told WCCO there were 11 vehicles in total hit.
The top four leaders in the Minnesota Legislature expressed optimism Friday that lawmakers can agree on a new coronavirus relief package in time for a Dec. 14 special session, though negotiations on what should go into the aid package were continuing.
Minnesota Management and Budget officials on Tuesday say the state's economic and budget outlook has improved since May, and a $641 million budget surplus is now projected.
Minnesota budget officials will release a fresh forecast Tuesday showing how bad a hit state finances have taken from the coronavirus pandemic.
Social media has been filled with news that Gov. Tim Walz spent the weekend in Florida, and that his net worth is $400 million -- claims that are both phony.
MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm believes it will likely be only another couple of weeks before we reach 400,000 cases.
Gov. Tim Walz issued a special thank you to hospital workers in Minnesota as they helped hundreds of patients battling COVID-19 on Thanksgiving Day.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday new technology to help Minnesotans slow the spread of COVID-19.
On a weekend that brought thousands of more COVID-19 cases and dozens more deaths in Minnesota, there were hundreds of protestors outside Gov. Tim Walz's residence Saturday, demanding that youth sports continue.
The four-week order began Saturday. Bars and restaurants will be takeout only, gyms are closed and youth sports are on pause.
At midnight, youth sports and parties, like wedding receptions, are officially paused for four weeks. Gatherings are limited to members of one household.
With each round of COVID-19 restrictions comes many people questioning Minnesota's strategy to stop the spread.
A jury found Nicole Mitchell guilty of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools in July.
The shooting happened near 15th Avenue and Fourth Street Southeast, according to an alert from the University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
After a foggy morning, things will turn sunny and seasonable on Tuesday in the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have consistently been a pass-oriented team.
In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
A jury found Nicole Mitchell guilty of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools in July.
The shooting happened near 15th Avenue and Fourth Street Southeast, according to an alert from the University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
The peak apple harvest season is on for the next four weeks.
Electric cars are known for being quiet, almost silent. For those who miss the roar of a muscle car, speakers can be used for effect. The sound from the speakers allegedly got Mike, an electric vehicle motorist, pulled over.
A jury found Nicole Mitchell guilty of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools in July.
A 15-year-old girl is in the hospital after she was bucked off a horse in Two Rivers Township, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
It's been a long road to get here, but Farm Aid 40 is underway in Minneapolis. The effort behind the show, and what it took to make it happen, was a labor of love.
Authorities say a 31-year-old man missing from Dodge County, Minnesota, has been found safe.
The North Branch Police Department are asking for help in finding missing man Marques Abeyta.
For those who like to crank the thermostat up during the winter, a new report showing data for the Midwest and other parts of the country says you should be prepared for a much higher price tag this season if you have electric heat.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
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.
A jury found Nicole Mitchell guilty of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools in July.
Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be back in court — this time, to learn her punishment.
There's new fallout over the White House's claims that the pain medicine acetaminophen — the key ingredient in Tylenol — could be linked to the rise in autism. So far, there have been no definitive studies to confirm that connection.
The University of Minnesota's Northrop Auditorium was packed on Monday night for Turning Point USA's first event since Charlie Kirk was laid to rest. Kirk was originally scheduled to speak alongside conservative commentator Michael Knowles. Instead, Kirk's seat was empty as supporters gathered to carry on his message. Ubah Ali was at the event
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
A jury found Nicole Mitchell guilty of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools in July.
The shooting happened near 15th Avenue and Fourth Street Southeast, according to an alert from the University of Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a toddler is dead after a high-speed, rollover crash in Maplewood, and his mother, the alleged driver, now faces criminal charges.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Minneapolis police say one of the five men injured during a mass shooting in the city near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street station on Monday has died.
In an unprecedented move, Minnesota is straying from federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
The peak apple harvest season is on for the next four weeks.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A new thriller hits theaters Sept. 26, and audiences will see British actress Emma Thompson braving harsh temperatures, danger and isolation in the Minnesota wilderness. Audiences will hear an unmistakable Midwestern accent — courtesy of a woman from Forest Lake.
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is provoking several questions about the First Amendment, the right to free speech and what this controversy might mean for the future.
The last time Sheeran came to Minneapolis — in August 2023 — the show drew 72,102 people, breaking the all-time concert attendance record in the stadium
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have consistently been a pass-oriented team.
After a successful weekend hosting college football, it's now time for the pros to invade the Emerald Isle for the first-ever NFL regular-season game.
A Lakeville South High School senior did the unthinkable last month when she took her horses to a world riding competition in Kentucky.
Three forced turnovers. Two forced fumbles. Two defensive touchdowns. In one half. Never been done before in NFL history.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
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 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.
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.
Junk mail has a new meaning nowadays. Rather than filling an actual mailbox, people are getting bombarded with texts and emails they never asked for.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
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.
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.
After a foggy morning, things will turn sunny and seasonable on Tuesday in the Twin Cities.
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 a foggy morning, things will turn sunny and seasonable in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
High temperatures are expected to be around the 70s across central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday, with cooler temps in the northeast region, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Tuesday will start out in the low 60s in the Twin Cities, and gradually warm to the low 70s.
An executive order from Gov. Tim Walz is keeping vaccine access wide open despite sweeping federal changes, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Former state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be back in court — this time, to learn her punishment.
The university sent out an emergency message early Tuesday morning.
There's new fallout over the White House's claims that the pain medicine acetaminophen — the key ingredient in Tylenol — could be linked to the rise in autism. So far, there have been no definitive studies to confirm that connection.
After a foggy morning, things will turn sunny and seasonable in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.