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Power outages continue as residents work to clean up after strong winds blew over trees Monday night across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Power outages continue as residents work to clean up after strong winds blew over trees Monday night across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's Democratic Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski, is not planning to run for governor or a full term in her current role.
An inmate at Wisconsin's women's prison will spend the rest of her life behind bars for allegedly beating her cellmate to death.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the case on Monday, though details about the resident's condition weren't released.
An ongoing search for the bear that attacked a northwestern Wisconsin woman earlier this month has now ended.
A graduate student who was reported missing from La Crosse, Wisconsin, over the weekend has been found dead.
The Barron County Sheriff's Department says the alleged assaults happened in the 1990s and 2000s, and that there could be more victims.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed an incident that took place at a Wisconsin pizzeria that left dozens sick.
Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez entered the battleground state's open race for governor on Friday by calling President Donald Trump a "maniac" and claiming, "His tariffs are killing our farmers and his policies are hurting our kids."
A surprising political announcement in battleground Wisconsin: Gov. Tony Evers says he will not seek a third term next year.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
A western Wisconsin woman who survived a wild attack is out of the hospital tonight after weeks of care. Now, we're hearing her initial call for help.
A western Wisconsin woman is out of the hospital after being attacked by a bear earlier this month.
Police in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are searching for a woman who went missing near the Mississippi River in the early morning hours on Sunday.
A Wisconsin college community is searching for a grad student who disappeared over the weekend.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a commercial vehicle motorist was driving slowly on the shoulder of eastbound I-94 in Dunn County, near Menomonie, around 11 a.m. when it was struck from behind by another commercial vehicle.
Authorities in western Wisconsin are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened Saturday within minutes of each other.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
Some prisons in Wisconsin and Minnesota are welcoming some new Labrador puppies. As Jonah Kaplan reports, the dogs are there to help with a different kind of personal security.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
A Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney’s business in Spooner was shut down due to zoning laws. WCCO's John Lauritsen shows us how determination, and the “lemonade stand law,” got Max’s shop up and running again.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
Newly obtained dash and body camera footage from police in Cumberland, Wisconsin, shows an officer responding to a residence after a 69-yaer-old woman was mauled by a black bear on July 12, 2025.
New video shows the aftermath of a bear attack, and gunshots, in western Wisconsin.
The woman reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m.
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.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, mayors from the metro called for gun reform. A ban on high-capacity magazines was just one of their requests.
Minneapolis Police responded to reports of damage to property Sunday night, only to find more than 500 people on foot and in cars, not far from the University of Minnesota.
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
President Trump shared his thoughts on arming some schoolteachers, following a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
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.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, mayors from the metro called for gun reform. A ban on high-capacity magazines was just one of their requests.
Minneapolis Police responded to reports of damage to property Sunday night, only to find more than 500 people on foot and in cars, not far from the University of Minnesota.
President Trump shared his thoughts on arming some schoolteachers, following a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
The White House says Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Wednesday to pay his respects to the victims of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic 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
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 after 1 a.m. on Highway 19 near 441st Avenue in Dryden Township, according to a crash report.
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.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, mayors from the metro called for gun reform. A ban on high-capacity magazines was just one of their requests.
President Trump shared his thoughts on arming some schoolteachers, following a mass shooting at a Minneapolis church.
The White House says Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Wednesday to pay his respects to the victims of last week's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic 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
Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Tuesday that he wants a special session to vote on a gun control package which will include an assault weapons ban.
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.
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 17-year-old boy has been sentenced for his role in the shooting death of Champlin Park student Diamond Manly, according to Anoka County court records.
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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education at the University of Minnesota is looking elsewhere for financial help after new federal spending cuts.
Minnesota health officials say the state's blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem.
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."
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.
Napheesa Collier scored 25 points, Natisha Hiedeman added 20 points and a career-high 10 assists for her first double-double, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 96-71.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we'll have chilly mornings and highs in the 50s and 60s over the weekend.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Wednesday will be much cooler and breezy, with highs in the 50s and 60s.
Cool temps return on Wednesday as well as some scattered showers.
There’s a chance for some scattered storms on Tuesday afternoon, followed by a few fall-like days.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we'll have chilly mornings and highs in the 50s and 60s over the weekend.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shares ways to help us better support each other through loss.
Ubah Ali spoke with students from the University of Minnesota about their frustrations.
Research says the equipment is used in at least half of all mass shootings dating back to the 1960's.
The White House has confirmed the vice president and second lady will hold a series of private meetings to offer their condolences.