Cyclists converge in Wisconsin for Epic Bike Fest
The three-day Epic Bike Fest in northern Wisconsin features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday.
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The three-day Epic Bike Fest in northern Wisconsin features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday.
Northern Wisconsin is home to one of the top off-road cycling destinations in the Midwest, and an event this weekend in the town of Cable lives up to its name.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to all that fun is now “up in the air.” Jeff Wagner speaks with experts on how fireworks have been impacted by tariffs.
A driver on a utility task vehicle (UTV) struck a squad vehicle near Dresser, Wisconsin, with a Polk County deputy and K-9 inside, authorities say.
An artist has been hiding his mini creations around Madison for years, creating a following and quite the reputation.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter. Jonah Kaplan reports from Barron County.
A judge is now facing charges that she allegedly tried to help a defendant give federal agents the slip.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says the woman's family member asked for a welfare check around 9 p.m.
Police say an 11-year-old boy died in Racine, Wisconsin, after being shot accidentally by his sibling on Friday.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A sixth grader caught incredible video of a tornado that had touched down in Wisconsin, but it was his quick-thinking bus driver who made sure all of them got to safety. WCCO's Reg Chapman has the story.
As National Weather Service crews survey the damage, we’re seeing videos of the scary storms in action.
A federal grand jury has indicted a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she first disappeared from her home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, in July 1962.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
A Wisconsin man has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times, and scientists are studying his blood to treat snakebite.
A western Wisconsin teacher has been granted a restraining order against the school district's superintendent, making it the second restraining order filed against him this year.
A western Wisconsin teacher has been granted a restraining order against the school district's superintendent. WCCO's David Schuman takes us to Hammond, Wisconsin, where he learned it's not the only one.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Judge Hanna Dugan, who is accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities.
Both Minnesota and Wisconsin were hit by tornadoes during Monday night's severe storms, the National Weather Service confirmed.
The Krispy Kreme, located at 5696 University Ave. in Fridley, will open its doors on Nov. 12.
Authorities are asking for the public's help after a woman was sexually assaulted just north of the Twin Cities Tuesday evening.
"67" is an ambiguous slang term made popular by Gen Alpha on social media and in middle schools across the country.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up. Follow live updates here.
Just beside the Mississippi River on a winding Minneapolis street sits 4736 Coffey Lane — a hidden house nestled in nature with a story to tell.
The Krispy Kreme, located at 5696 University Ave. in Fridley, will open its doors on Nov. 12.
Authorities are asking for the public's help after a woman was sexually assaulted just north of the Twin Cities Tuesday evening.
Just beside the Mississippi River on a winding Minneapolis street sits 4736 Coffey Lane — a hidden house nestled in nature with a story to tell.
One week from election day, the top four candidates for Minneapolis mayor went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro.
Jenna Estlick, president of HR Solutions and at Versique, said that the first thing laid-off employees should do is to understand their benefits.
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.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
Otter Tail County will pay a former inmate who was deprived of food, water and medical care $200,000 and will change several policies as part of a settlement agreement.
The Northstar Commuter Rail line between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota, is set to end service in early 2026, a decision that's drawing sharp criticism from city leaders in Anoka.
One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a central Minnesota college pleaded guilty on Monday.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
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.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Can Do Canines announced a new celebrity partnership Wednesday and showed off their latest certified team.
Four of the Minneapolis mayoral candidates went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro on Tuesday night. This was the final debate for the candidates ahead of the election on Nov. 4. Watch the full debate and analysis.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up. Follow live updates here.
One week from election day, the top four candidates for Minneapolis mayor went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro.
Iowa Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra on Tuesday confirmed that he is running for governor after a monthslong exploratory campaign in which he amassed support and raised money for an open election in a high-stakes midterm year.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
More than 800 Minnesota-based Target employees will lose their jobs amid a massive restructuring effort by the mega retailer, according to documents filed to the state's employment department.
Minnesota's food shelves are set to get a funding boost amid surging demand stemming from the ongoing government shutdown.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
Authorities are asking for the public's help after a woman was sexually assaulted just north of the Twin Cities Tuesday evening.
Tou Thao, one of the four police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd, is set to be released from prison in early November.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
Police in Edina, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help after a woman's SUV was hit by a bullet while she was driving on a highway earlier this month.
A 36-year-old woman has been sentenced for a head-on crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, that killed one child and injured five other people, according to court records filed Monday.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Kyle Connor's wrist shot 46 seconds into overtime gave the Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, their ninth straight win against their Central Division rival.
Dayne St. Clair made a key save in the shootout and Minnesota United beat the Seattle Sounders 3-2 on penalty kicks on Monday night after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the best-of-three first-round opener.
Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 43 points in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114.
A young Apple Valley, Minnesota, girl is making a name for herself in the male-dominated sport of mountain biking.
The move is part of an effort to enhance the gameday experience for fans.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
Ahead of the upcoming election, there's a battle happening in Minneapolis, along with other communities across the country. It's between Democratic Socialists and moderates of the party. As Esme Murphy reports in this week's Talking Points, a group of moderates are trying to win back the Minneapolis city council.
Mayor Frey's top opponents have formed a coalition, asking their supporters to not rank him second or third — thereby denying him votes that could win the election.
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.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
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.
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.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures will end up back in the 50s today.
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.
Wednesday will be a mild day in the Twin Cities as clouds gradually clear, making way for some sunshine, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Wednesday will be a mild day in the Twin Cities as clouds gradually clear, making way for some sunshine.
Wednesday will be the nicest day of the week in the Twin Cities, as clouds and cooler temperatures build into Halloween and the start of the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures will end up back in the 50s today.
In Minnesota, more than 300 emergency boxes of food are being handed out to federal workers in need. Our Jason Rantala is live at MSP to show us how TSA workers say its helping.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding the man who sexually assaulted a pedestrian Tuesday night. It happened in the northern suburb of Vadnais Heights just before 8 p.m.
Four of the Minneapolis mayoral candidates went head-to-head in a debate hosted by WCCO's Frank Vascellaro on Tuesday night. This was the final debate for the candidates ahead of the election on Nov. 4. Watch the full debate and analysis.
Chef Adam Lerner and director of operations Ian Lowther share a preview.