"Find your heart's content here": Renaissance Festival welcomes thousands of visitors
Thousands of patrons passed through the gates of one of Minnesota's greatest time traveling experiences Sunday.
NOAA's Minnesota winter outlook will make you shiver
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's latest outlook on the upcoming winter paints a grim, and potentially colder, view for much of Minnesota.
"Hobbit home" up for sale in River Falls, Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin isn't exactly the Shire, but a house is up for sale in River Falls that from the outside has the feel of a hobbit's home.
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Minnesota nurses return for last full day of strike
Wednesday marks the final full day of picketing for 15,000 Minnesota nurses during their historic strike. Check live updates.
Let's Skol: Vikings fans tailgate ahead of border battle clash
The Minnesota Vikings are just hours away from kicking off their 2022 season against the rival Green Bay Packers.
Xcel Energy Day of Service continues as volunteers plant trees
Dozens of staff volunteers from Xcel Energy visited the park that bears the company name Saturday, where they worked to plant close to 100 trees.
Commissioner to businesses serving as crime hot spots: "Do something better"
Gunmen shot nine people in the span of just five hours. Two of those people died, including a 16-year-old. WCCO spoke one-on-one with the new Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner.
"We're at a breaking point": St. Paul fire chief proposes $3.8M increase for 2023 budget
"We're the busiest department in the state," said St. Paul Fire Captain and Local 21 President Mike Smith. "It's taken a toll on the women and men that serve every single day."
COVID booster shots targeting omicron variants rolling out in Minnesota Wednesday
The doses are available to anyone older than 12 years old. Appointments are open at the state-run vaccination site at the Mall of America.
State Fair to increase law enforcement presence after Saturday night shooting
Minnesota State Fair attendees will see an increased law enforcement presence Sunday and Monday after a shooting Saturday night caused hundreds to flee the area in a panic.
"The most painful thing": Minneapolis man details monkeypox experience
Kyle Olson of Minneapolis says when he started feeling ill this past July, he thought he was developing yet another case of coronavirus – something he'd already dealt with twice.
"Viking Mississippi" to set sail from St. Paul Saturday: What does its $12,999 ticket get you?
The ship and its 386 passengers depart St. Paul Saturday, beginning a 15-day trek of the river.
'Pageantry and hospitality' headline Gopher gameday, while U works to crack down on nearby crime
Thursday was the Gophers' first home game since taking down rival Wisconsin 278 days ago. While it's a reason to celebrate, a surge in nearby crime since that point has drawn concern of University of Minnesota officials.
TSA K-9 Eebbers showered with toys, pets, and cake on his final day of service at MSP
Eebbers, a Visla/Lab mix has worked as an explosive's detection canine at MSP since 2015. During that time, he's worked with handler Jean Carney to sniff nearly every passenger coming through the airport's gates.
NWS: Several EF0 tornadoes moved through Twin Cities Saturday evening
One tornado moved near Harding High School on St. Paul's east side, and ended its journey near Goodrich Golf Course in Maplewood.