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The Mall of America celebrated 25 years with a party for patients and family at the Masonic Children's Hospital.
Two local businesses are doing their part to continue the conversation surrounding the nation's declining bee population.
The free clinic from the Challenged Athletes Foundation and Össur Running helps amputees reach their running and mobility goals.
It happened near the Stadium Village stop near the University of Minnesota.
One of every two households in the US has an Amazon Prime membership, and 43% of all online sales went through Amazon in 2016.
"The goodness about [ticks] lies in their very large salivary glands," says a tick researcher at the University of Minnesota.
University of Minnesota police say two people were robbed at knifepoint at a bus stop last Monday morning.
The Gopher men's hockey team will play at the newly-dubbed 3M Arena at Mariucci on Oct. 1 with exhibition games.
The new Gopher head football coach wants to make a change to gameday at TCF Bank Stadium. PJ Fleck told Sid Hartman on WCCO Radio Sunday he wants to move the team's bench to the north sideline.
Police officers on University of Minnesota campuses are testing out body cameras this summer.
The investigation into a leak of confidential info about harassment allegations by a U worker could become costly to the school.
The University of Minnesota is raising tuition this fall at its Twin Cities campus. The Board of Regents voted Tuesday to approve a two percent tuition hike for Minnesota residents. But, for out-of-state, it's going up 12.5 percent.
The University of Minnesota Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a suspect in a robbery that occurred on campus Monday.
A White Bear Lake woman hears her daughter's voice for the first time, and it's all thanks to new cochlear implants.
The head of sports ticket sales at the University of Minnesota has been fired, accused of stealing from the school.
Two track athletes are now on the same team -- and dating -- after coming out to each other over two years ago.
The university on Thursday released findings of an internal investigation into allegations against Randy Handel.
It's the newest scholarship sport at the University of Minnesota. That's right. Scholarships for playing video games.
Just before it rains, the wind kicks up any dust that's on or near the ground. That dust then mixes with the rain.
The "bionic skin" could give robots the sense of touch or, someday, humans the ability to have technology in their skin.
There is a psychological component to the connection between weather and emotion, says Dr. Katharine Nelson, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Minnesota.
Two University of Minnesota graduates had a very special Mother's Day.
Some pet owners are grateful after getting free help from University of Minnesota students.
Minnesota coach Richard Pitino's one-year extension through 2021-22 includes $1.7 million in new bonuses for staying with the program, on top of his $1.6 million base salary.
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.
A Blaine, Minnesota, boy is home after 246 days in the hospital with a new heart thanks to a donor.
Investigators say a 15-year-old boy from Ramsey was driving a dirt bike on the southern sidewalk on Northdale Boulevard Northwest when he swerved onto the road at the intersection of Marigold Street Northwest.
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever wrapped up the regular season with an 83-72 win Tuesday night over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, who were resting MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.
A Blaine, Minnesota, boy is home after 246 days in the hospital with a new heart thanks to a donor.
Investigators say a 15-year-old boy from Ramsey was driving a dirt bike on the southern sidewalk on Northdale Boulevard Northwest when he swerved onto the road at the intersection of Marigold Street Northwest.
A recovery team has found a body believed to be a Minnesota kayaker who disappeared at Jackson Lake in western Wyoming more than a year ago.
Children's Hospital trauma surgeon Dr. Trish Valusek says she's still upset by the pain and loss those small patients faced.
Inside the studio, the team at YogaFit is preparing for something bigger than a traditional class.
The six clinics in Belle Plaine, Caledonia, Montgomery, Northridge, St. Peter and Wells will close by Dec. 10.
Food service, custodial and maintenance workers working for the University of Minnesota system have started a rolling strike, the union that represents the employees said Monday night.
Gov. Tim Walz will meet with legislative leaders on Tuesday to discuss a special session focused on gun safety.
Minnesota is eight days into meteorological fall, and it definitely felt like it over the weekend — though it doesn't look like it yet.
A 44-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in New Market Township, Minnesota, on Monday morning.
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.
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.
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
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.
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.
The push for change at the State Capitol comes after a shooter killed two students and wounded more than 20 others at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Minnesota's governor met with top lawmakers behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. WCCO's Caroline Cummings has the latest on where things stand.
Three months after the politically-motivated killing of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Democrats selected state Rep. Zack Stephenson to steer the caucus moving forward.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
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.
A man accused of stabbing both of his parents at their home in Champlin, Minnesota, allegedly did so during a "drug induced rage," court documents show.
The indictment says the men are leaders of the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), a group of armed fighters seeking to create a new country in the English-speaking northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon.
Police are investigating the shooting. No one has been arrested.
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
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.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
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."
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has long realized how vital a vastly improved running game is toward his team's status as a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever wrapped up the regular season with an 83-72 win Tuesday night over the league-leading Minnesota Lynx, who were resting MVP candidate Napheesa Collier.
Moore and Fowles join Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen in the Hall of Fame. This is the first time four players from the same WNBA team have achieved this high honor.
Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3.
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.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
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.
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.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will clear out tomorrow for a sunny afternoon with highs around 75.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says rain is moving out, but clouds will linger overnight.
The clouds will clear and highs will return to average on Wednesday in the Twin Cities, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Lisa Meadows breaks down how summer weather helped spur Minnesota’s positive fall color outlook, as well as the best times to head out for some leaf peeping.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will clear out tomorrow for a sunny afternoon with highs around 75.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities, like Chicago, to help stop crime. Can National Guard Troops perform law enforcement duties, like arresting people? Good Question. Jeff Wagner digs into the laws that create a complicated answer.
It was a heartfelt welcome home in Blaine Tuesday night for a teen whose medical journey kept him away from home for more than eight months. Frankie McLister explains how the 16-year-old has another shot at life.
Police believe they found the body of 24-year-old Logan Sampson in a field in New Prague this morning.
A strike is officially underway at several University of Minnesota campuses. Over a thousand workers who handle things from cleaning to cooking walked off the job Tuesday. Ubah Ali is at the U of M with the latest on negotiations and the impact on students.