Forecast for Twins' home opener is chilly and cloudy, but dry
Minnesota Twins fans headed to the home opener on Thursday will stay dry as some sunshine works through mostly cloudy skies.
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Twin Cities could see a mid-summer surge in mosquitoes, experts say
Mosquitoes in Minnesota — a classic yet annoying staple of the state's warm season — may not yet be top of mind for most. Experts, however, are already predicting they could be unavoidable this summer.
Minnesota schools announce delays for Thursday
Multiple schools in Minnesota have issued delays for Thursday classes as winter-like weather moves out of the state.
Minnesota beats Belmont 75-63 to win WBIT championship
Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
How an Otter Tail County man got in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
Twins staff ready for home opener as rain, snow clears out
The mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for the crews preparing for Thursday's Twins home opener.
López as Twins take series from White Sox after long rain delay
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
Vincent Trocheck scores in OT to lift Rangers past Wild, 5-4
Vincent Trocheck scored at 24 seconds of overtime to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Wednesday night.
Attorney disbarred after swindling thousands from client
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
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Twins staff ready for home opener as rain, snow clears out
The mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for the crews preparing for Thursday's Twins home opener.
Minnesota schools announce delays for Thursday
Dozens of schools in Minnesota have issued delays for Thursday classes after a spring snowstorm moved through the state over the preceding days.
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.
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If you're heading to the Twins’ home opener, you may want to bring a blanket and some gloves.
Happy home opener, Twins fans!
The Twins are getting ready to welcome fans to Target Field for the first time this season.
Stay safe while biking this spring with these tips
With warmer weather on the way, lots of people are hoping to be able to take their bikes out for a ride. But it's important to stay safe while you do it.
Target Field ready to welcome fans for Twins’ home opener, and more headlines
This week’s weather is adding an extra challenge for crew peraring for the Twins’ home opener, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Minnesota’s heating assistance program in jeopardy due to federal cuts
Funding for Minnesota Energy Assistance could be burning out.
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Minnesota beats Belmont 75-63 to win WBIT championship
Freshman Tori McKinney scored a season-high 26 points, Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 16 rebounds, and Minnesota beat Belmont 75-63 to secure the WBIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
López as Twins take series from White Sox after long rain delay
The Sox' lone run came on Brooks Baldwin's homer in the seventh.
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.
Vincent Trocheck scores in OT to lift Rangers past Wild, 5-4
Vincent Trocheck scored at 24 seconds of overtime to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Wednesday night.
A brief history of the Twins' Home Openers at Target Field
It's one of the surest signs that spring has truly arrived in Minnesota: the Twins' home opener.
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How an Otter Tail County man got in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
Minnesota yards a gold mine for antique bottle collectors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
How a Minnesota man preserves historic properties
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Minneapolis' Outta Wax is keeping vinyl alive and well
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Horseshoe club putting Becker on the map
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
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Joan Jett, Cheap Trick and Ludacris to headline Taste of Minnesota
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
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.
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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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Twins staff ready for home opener as rain, snow clears out
The mix of wind, rain, snow and slush is adding an extra opening day challenge for the crews preparing for Thursday's Twins home opener.
Attorney disbarred after swindling thousands from client
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
State budget talks begin as Minnesota stares down future deficit
No matter what the final details of Minnesota's next state budget look like, there will most certainly be spending cuts.
Charges: Woman collected unemployment benefits meant for her dead mom
A Twin Cities woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits meant for her deceased mother.
U of M student fights for release after being detained by ICE
A University of Minnesota student is fighting for his release after immigration agents swept him off the street.
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1 person, 2 dogs dead in Ely fire
The Ely Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a report of a fire on the 200 block of North Fifth Avenue East shortly after 11 p.m.
Residents displaced after partial building collapse
Police in southern Minnesota say no people were hurt when a building partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota road conditions deteriorating Wednesday amid snow
The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to multiple crashes Wednesday afternoon as road conditions deteriorate due to snow.
MnDOT announces 2025 projects for Twin Cities, greater Minnesota
Minnesota drivers can start preparing for closures, detours and delays, as infrastructure officials have unveiled their planned projects for 2025.
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.
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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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Minnesota’s heating assistance program in jeopardy due to federal cuts
Funding for Minnesota Energy Assistance could be burning out.
How lawmakers are looking to discourage people from abandoning their boats
Lawmakers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are seeking a solution to a shared issue: boat owners "abandoning ship" on public land and leaving taxpayers on the hook for the clean-up. Photojournalist Tony Peterson spoke with the author of the bill proposing stiffer penalties.
State budget talks begin as Minnesota stares down future deficit
No matter what the final details of Minnesota's next state budget look like, there will most certainly be spending cuts.
U of M student fights for release after being detained by ICE
A University of Minnesota student is fighting for his release after immigration agents swept him off the street.
How Minnesota schools are pushing back against education budget cuts
Lawmakers are looking for big budget cuts this session. The process is trying to sort out what the governor wants versus the plans of legislative leaders. Caroline Cummings shows how schools are pushing back against the governor's cuts in education.
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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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Attorney disbarred after swindling thousands from client
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
Charges: Woman collected unemployment benefits meant for her dead mom
A Twin Cities woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits meant for her deceased mother.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
3rd person pleads guilty to bribing Feeding Our Future juror
The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases.
Ten Commandments, cross display at Minnesota State Capitol vandalized
A religious display outside of the Minnesota State Capitol depicting the Ten Commandments and a cross was vandalized and dismantled earlier this week, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
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FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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.
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Nintendo Switch 2 and new "Mario Kart World" game to be released in June
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
These Minnesota chefs, restaurants are up for James Beard Awards
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
Val Kilmer, 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.