Wisconsin Supreme Court race won by Democrat-backed Susan Crawford
Democrat-backed Susan Crawford won the closely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history.
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Minnesota schools announce closings, delays as winter weather moves in
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued early closings or delays as another round of winter-like weather moves across the state Tuesday.
Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs, service cuts
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Wolves-Pistons fight leads to suspensions for multiple players
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
Val Kilmer, legendary actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
ICE says grad student's visa was revoked for drunk driving, not protesting
A University of Minnesota grad student was detained by ICE due to a drunk driving infraction, not for being involved in protests, federal officials say.
Young athlete returns to playing field after major brain surgery
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
Minnesota garage sale painting not a real van Gogh, museum says
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
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Minnesota schools announce closings, delays as winter weather moves in
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued delays or cancelations for Wednesday classes as another round of winter-like weather moves across the state.
Minnesota officials warn about fire danger after dry winter
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
How fewer NWS balloon launches could impact forecasts
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 1, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says precipitation will continue into tomorrow before we dry out for the Twins home opener
Are food dyes harmful?
The ingredients that make the colors of many foods pop are on the chopping block in some states. West Virginia just banned several food dyes due to health concerns. How harmful are food dyes? Jeff Wagner answers that Good Question and explains why they're even used.
How a hockey player got back on the ice after seizures sidelined him for years
An 11-year-old boy is back on the ice after years of being sidelined by seizures. Thanks to a groundbreaking surgery, and lots of persistence, he's lacing up with a new lease on life. Mike Max and photojournalist Nick Lunemann have the story from Andover.
How layoffs at the Minnesota Department of Health could impact you
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
Lawsuit details University of Minnesota grad student's ICE arrest
We're getting new details about a University of Minnesota grad student detained by ICE. That student is now suing President Trump, among others, and demanding to be released immediately.
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Young athlete returns to playing field after major brain surgery
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
Miranda gets big hit as Twins beat White Sox for their first win this season
The Sox' starting pitchers worked 23 innings without allowing an earned run over the team's first four games.
How a Minneapolis teacher is providing opportunities for local hoopers
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
What new foods are available at Target Field this year
The Twins unveiled the newest food and beverage offerings for the 2025 season ahead of Thursday's home opener at Target Field.
Wolves-Pistons fight leads to suspensions for multiple players
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
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How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
What should you do if you accidentally hit send on the wrong message?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
How much protein is recommended in a day?
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
How to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
Do sleep trackers help you get better sleep?
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
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Budget cuts at Chelsea Heights leave students without arts, music programs
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Sisters with sickle cell disease see relief thanks to Make-A-Wish
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Student calls EMS from bus radio as driver has medical emergency
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
Bethel University students help small town rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
WCCO alum Caroline Lowe inducted into Minn. Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Brothers to run Boston Marathon — pushing their dad with ALS the whole way
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Minnesotans reflect on COVID pandemic 5 years after lockdown
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Karen refugees reconnect on study abroad trip to Thailand
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
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Minnesota snowstorm gallery: March 5, 2025
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Gallery: Vikings named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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Young athlete returns to playing field after major brain surgery
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs, service cuts
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Extra enforcement begins for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
Inkwell Booksellers Company now open in NE Minneapolis
Elizabeth Foster loves sharing literature so much that she opened Inkwell Booksellers Company in northeast Minneapolis five weeks ago.
How UMN students are fighting against bird flu
Egg prices are at an all-time average high in the U.S. at $5.90 a dozen — up nearly $3 from last year. The main reason is the bird flu that's been raging since 2022. But there's a group of Minnesota students fighting the virus on the front lines.
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Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs, service cuts
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Extra enforcement begins for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
Woman dies on way to hospital after Rochester house fire
A woman is dead after a Rochester home caught fire Monday night.
A lake on the edge of Cologne, Minnesota has been invaded by bald eagles
For the past week, a small community in Carver County, Minnesota, has been invaded by bald eagles.
Prosecutor urging for stricter penalties to protect kids from fentanyl
A recent case of a child being exposed to fentanyl in northern Minnesota is fueling a push for change at the State Capitol.
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Wisconsin voters wary of outside spending on Supreme Court race
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Gov. Tim Walz outraged over Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
Teen driver who allegedly killed runner suspected of drunken driving
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
Why Elon Musk is investing in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk to block $1 million payment offers
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
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How layoffs at the Minnesota Department of Health could impact you
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
Susan Crawford wins contentious Wisconsin Supreme Court race
The results are in from a historic contest in Wisconsin tonight. The most expensive judicial race in U.S. history drew so many voters that some polling locations were running out of ballots.
Bill would scale back Minnesota's universal free school meals program
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would implement new income caps to determine eligibility for the universal meals program, which provides free school breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of their families' incomes.
New bill would scale back Minnesota’s free school meals program
Minnesota's free school meals program saves families about $1,000 per student each year, but that comes with a big price tag for the state, at a time when lawmakers are having to make cuts to the budget.
Wisconsin voters feel the pressure of Supreme Court race’s place in spotlight
The race is between Democrat-backed Judge Susan Crawford and Trump-endorsed Judge Brad Schimel, and the stakes feel palpably high among the state’s voters.
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How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Prairie Island weed-growing operation brings new pride to Dakota tribe
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
Tariffs will potentially increase hockey gear price tag in Minnesota
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery returns to south Minneapolis under new management
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Minnesota woman wins $25K in unpaid property tax settlement
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
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17-year-old in St. Paul arrested after county seizes ghost guns
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, AG Bondi says
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
Fourth sexual assault case filed against Eagan massage therapist
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Police investigating after man fatally stabbed in St. Paul
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the stabbing and the identity of the victim.
Southern Minnesota woman sentenced for role in fatal Amish buggy crash
A southern Minnesota woman has been sentenced for attempting to take the blame for her twin sister in a 2023 fatal Amish buggy crash.
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How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Young athlete returns to playing field after major brain surgery
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs, service cuts
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Girl, 8, overcomes odds thanks to minimally invasive medical device
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
How much protein is recommended in a day?
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
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Val Kilmer, legendary actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Minnesota garage sale painting not a real van Gogh, museum says
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
Galleria Edina's floral display offers escape for the winter-weary
For people who are ready to be done with winter, paradise is now within reach at Galleria Edina.