Minnesota legislators look to limit authority of HOA boards
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
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Hundreds come together to search for missing Anoka bartender
More than 500 people gathered in downtown Anoka on Sunday to search for their missing friend and co-worker, Brandon Stott.
Police: Teen run over while playing "Nerf Wars"
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Twins unveil bronze statue of Joe Mauer
The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
Minnesota family separated after man's student visa suddenly revoked
ICE agents detained 33-year-old Aditya Harsono in Marshall, Minnesota, just days after his student visa was abruptly revoked.
Twin Cities commuters frustrated over I-94 construction slowdowns
During peak hours, the reduction of lanes along Interstate 94 in the Twin Cities reduces speeds to a snail's pace.
Paige Bueckers celebrates championship with media blitz, endorsement deal
It's been a whirlwind week for Paige Bueckers since she won her first national championship with UConn.
Timberwolves secure playoff spot with 116-105 win over Jazz
Anthony Edwards had 18 of his 43 points in the third quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves pull away from the Utah Jazz for a 116-105 victory to secure a spot in the playoffs and stay out of the play-in games.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
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Saturday starts off dry as a warm front ushers in spotty storms
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
GOES-East satellite giving meteorologists big forecasting edge
After launching in June 2024, a brand new weather satellite is finally up and running.
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NEXT Weather: 11 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 13, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says an isolated rain shower is possible again in the Twin Cities Monday afternoon.
Why some lawmakers want to limit the authority of homeowner association boards
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
A car bursts into flames near Target Field
Crews were able to put out the fire.
Teen injured while playing the popular 'Nerf War' game, police say
Police are issuing a warning to families to help keep kids who play Nerf War safe.
NEXT Weather: 5:30 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 13, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says strong northwestern winds will drive in colder air to start the week.
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Paige Bueckers celebrates championship with media blitz, endorsement deal
It's been a whirlwind week for Paige Bueckers since she won her first national championship with UConn.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
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.
Timberwolves secure playoff spot with 116-105 win over Jazz
Anthony Edwards had 18 of his 43 points in the third quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves pull away from the Utah Jazz for a 116-105 victory to secure a spot in the playoffs and stay out of the play-in games.
Twins unveil bronze statue of Joe Mauer
The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
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Is marriage good for your health?
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Are humans getting taller?
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
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What should you do if you accidentally hit send on the wrong message?
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Mom raises awareness of AFE after near-death experience
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
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.
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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
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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
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Hundreds come together to search for missing Anoka bartender
More than 500 people gathered in downtown Anoka on Sunday to search for their missing friend and co-worker, Brandon Stott.
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Minneapolis man killed in fiery car crash
The crash happened around 7:21 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 252 and Humboldt Avenue, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department.
Calls for South St. Paul councilmember to resign amid investigation
Calls are growing for a South St. Paul councilwoman to resign — or face a recall.
Local businesses adapting amid growing trade war
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Police: Teen run over while playing "Nerf Wars"
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Central Minnesota man crafts unique sculptures from old farm equipment
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
46-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash near Hibbing
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults found dead inside Waite Park home
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
Anoka police ask for help in finding missing 40-year-old man
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
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As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
How Keystone Pipeline spill could impact gas prices
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
Wisconsin prosecutor accused of threatening judges
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
Man, 33, charged in crash that killed Twin Cities restaurateur
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
Inspired by late mother, Wisconsin man rides Peloton to fight Parkinson's
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Minnesota legislators look to limit authority of HOA boards
At the State Capitol, there is a bipartisan effort to limit the authority of homeowner association (HOA) boards and make their dealings more transparent.
Why some lawmakers want to limit the authority of homeowner association boards
In Minnesota, 1.5 million people live in HOAs. Complaints include that people are being foreclosed on for unpaid fees.
How the Minnesota Legislature is looking to change HOA regulations
One in four Minnesotans live under Homeowners Associations. There is a major bipartisan push at the state Capitol to change HOA regulations. Esme Murphy talked about the bill with Rep. Kristen Bahner, a DFL Representative from Maple Grove.
Rep. Kelly Morrison shares worries related to Trump administration
Republican and Democratic lawmakers' phones are ringing off the hook with calls about tariffs. Democratic Congresswoman Kelly Morrison joins WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about what they've been hearing from constituents.
Man arrested after arson at Pa. Governor's Residence
Cody Balmer will be charged with attempted homicide and more after intentionally setting a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, officials said.
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Historic Dairy Queen in Roseville will soon house new ice cream shop
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
How Keystone Pipeline spill could impact gas prices
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
MSP runway construction may alter metro flight patterns this spring, summer
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Minnesota businesses brace as Trump increases China tariffs
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
Dashboard tracks federal cuts impacting Minnesota
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
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Audio leak shows AG Ellison's vow to group including now-convicted fraudsters
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
South St. Paul man dies from apparent gunshot wound, officials say
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
Judge to decide whether U of M student detained by ICE can post bond
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Deputies arrest man who used Wite-Out to change stole car's license plate
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old man stole a 2021 Honda CRV and used Wite-Out to turn an "L" on the license plate into an "I".
Man jailed on sexual assault charges recaptured after escape
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
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Mom raises awareness of AFE after near-death experience
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Over 200 Minnesota physicians certified as first to unionize in state
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
Woman believed to be the only person with unnamed genetic disorder
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
Are wait times increasing for emergency responders to arrive?
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Mpls. natives Atmosphere set to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
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.