Planned ramp closures delayed at I-494, Hwy 100 interchange in south metro
Planned ramp closures in the south metro are being put on hold.
Planned ramp closures in the south metro are being put on hold.
Extra security is in place at a Bloomington mosque after gunfire broke out in their parking lot. It happened outside of Dar Al Farooq mosque. Thankfully no one was hurt. As WCCO's Marielle Mohs reports, this shakes a faith community in the middle of a sacred month.
Police say gunshots were fired in the parking lot of the Dar Al-Farooq Center Saturday night.
No injuries were reported and the suspects left the scene before officers arrived, police said.
Security measures are being enhanced at a Bloomington mosque after an incident in the parking lot Saturday night.
A Minnesota woman has been charged with murder after allegedly drowning her son in a hotel bathtub.
The Metropolitan Council wants the METRO Blue Line, which runs between Mall of America and Target Field, to extend past Brooklyn Park.
Nikki Haley is coming off a primary loss in her home state of South Carolina to former President and frontrunner Donald Trump .
Business is blooming once again at a near-century-old flower shop that suddenly closed last month.
Business is blooming once again at a nearly century old flower shop in Minneapolis that suddenly closed last month. WCCO's Jeff Wagner talked with the new owners and customers happy to see its doors open once again.
The former Herberger's and Toys "R" Us buildings in the center's northeast corner are being torn down to make "a step toward re-envisioning Southtown for contemporary uses."
A popular long-time Minnesota mall is now coming down.
The family said the city never told them the memorial was going to be removed.
They said the city never told them the memorial was going to be removed.
Starting on Monday, MnDot will close the southbound Interstate 35W at the I-35W/Interstate 494 interchange Bloomington/Richfield. The northbound I-35W interchange will then close on Tuesday.
"This is Minnesota and I've lived in Minnesota my entire life. We build businesses on winter," said Kent Kloster, Hyland Hills Ski Area's operations supervisor.
Bloomington police canceled the alert after the woman was found safe.
A driver from Owatonna died after a single-vehicle crash in Bloomington Saturday night.
A new state law may close a garbage incinerator responsible for the disposal of trash in several Minnesota counties.
Academy of Holy Angels student-athlete Mason Garcia, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a hockey scrimmage last week, is getting right to work in his rehabilitation.
Authorities arrested an alleged burglar Tuesday morning after a chase that ended on an interstate highway in the south metro.
Bloomington based Omcare wants to make the job of caregiver as easy as possible. CEO Lisa Lavin talks about how they're doing that.
The Minnesota hockey community is rallying around a high school player hurt on the ice.
Normandale Hills Elementary moved to e-learning on Thursday and Friday due to a spike in absences caused by a gastrointestinal illness.
A man is hospitalized in critical condition after he was shot in the head in Bloomington early Sunday, authorities said.
The Minnesota Twins on Thursday are facing off against the Kansas City Royals for the MLB Opening Day 2024. Here's the full lineup for the game.
Police responded to a report of two people unconscious in a parking lot near the 10700 block of Town Square Drive Northeast around noon.
Owner Glen Taylor said Thursday the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx "are no longer for sale" after the deadline for buyers Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez passed without the sale closing.
Rachael Perron, Culinary & Brand Director for Kowalski's Markets, shared these brunch recipes with WCCO Mid-Morning viewers.
Minnesota education officials on Thursday released the class of 2023's graduation rate data, which shows a slight decrease from the previous year.
Police responded to a report of two people unconscious in a parking lot near the 10700 block of Town Square Drive Northeast around noon.
Minnesota education officials on Thursday released the class of 2023's graduation rate data, which shows a slight decrease from the previous year.
A grieving family is continuing to demand action after law enforcement officials declined to press charges in last year's police-related shooting death of 65-year-old Yia Xiong.
The Minneapolis Fire Department is holding a series of information sessions for potential candidates with two coming up this week
Families of five men killed by police in Minnesota have settled a lawsuit with the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Minnesota education officials on Thursday released the class of 2023's graduation rate data, which shows a slight decrease from the previous year.
Officials say a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on Highway 64 when it lost control in the slush and crossed the center lane, striking a semi traveling southbound.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended.
Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, told coworkers he was getting cold but continued to work. His coworkers believe he may have entered a hypothermic state, losing hand mobility and strength a short time later.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed bipartisan bills designed to create a statewide electric vehicles charging network.
Wisconsin's top Republican is deriding supporters of former President Donald Trump who are trying to recall him from office.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records.
Shelters are getting ready for the snow that's coming for us
A 6-year-old is expected to be OK after being hit by a car in St. Paul. Police say she has a broken leg and other minor injures.
Our dry winter has not helped our drought, Sunday's expected snow should help but still not clear just how much.
DJ Mad Mardigan and a local teen cancer survivor have teamed up to encourage and support patients at Children's Masonic
A section of Lake Street near the old K-mart has become a symbol of what experts say is an overwhelmed immigration system.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
Marijuana is legal for recreational use in Minnesota, but just how the state will roll out the new legal market by next year's target date is up for debate.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Disability advocates and people with disabilities rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol rotunda Wednesday, pushing for more inclusive laws statewide.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has been a strong supporter of cannabis legalization, is launching his own edible brand on 4/20.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
As Minneapolis prepares for Uber and Lyft to skip town, several City Council members are hoping more discussions can keep the companies from leaving.
The PIIC said Thursday Island Peži will open in the next few months "subject to obtaining all necessary Tribal licensure and approval."
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association just released a survey detailing all the issues currently worrying law enforcement.
A man who went by the alias "Dirty Harry" pleaded not guilty Wednesday to seven counts of human smuggling after being accused of helping ferry people from Canada into Minnesota.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said he was "totally shaken by this act of violence."
A 32-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to illegal firearm charges following a Minneapolis street gang crackdown last summer.
The Iowa attorney general's office said it is still working on an audit of its victim services that has held up emergency contraception funding for victims of sexual assault despite having a completed draft in hand.
Regions Hospital in the east metro will soon be the home of enough live-saving machines that they will no longer have to turn patients away to seek care elsewhere.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
Minnesota medical cannabis patients would be able to grow up to 16 plants at home under a bill in the state legislature — double the amount allowed for adults under the new law legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
It's a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but as a healthy 35-year-old, cancer was nowhere near Chris Rodriguez's radar.
North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale says it's closing its outpatient mental health programs, and two neonatal intensive care hospitals, leaving more than 100 employees without a job.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Bad Bunny fans were notified on Thursday morning that his Saturday concert at Target Center has been canceled.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A British regulator is look into a report that the Princess of Wales' medical records may have been breached by a hospital worker.
The Minnesota Twins on Thursday are facing off against the Kansas City Royals for the MLB Opening Day 2024. Here's the full lineup for the game.
Owner Glen Taylor said Thursday the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx "are no longer for sale" after the deadline for buyers Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez passed without the sale closing.
The 2024 Twins' schedule offers plenty of opportunity to see big-time players at Target Field or go to some of America's best cities on a road trip.
Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start to beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 106-91.
Nothing says spring baseball in Minnesota quite like clearing out snow. The St. Paul Saints' grounds crew has its hands full. Opening day is Friday.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting. But now because of a new agreement that has support from charities, Minnesota tribes and key legislators, it’s possible it really could happen.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL Lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify. But Republicans say subsidizing families with that high an income is just wrong. Rep. Anne Neu Brindley of North Branch also points to state regulations that make it unappealing and expensive to run a day care.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
You've heard of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, but how about St. Urho driving the grasshoppers out of Finland?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
As a kid, Derek Otteson loved hot rods and race cars, and he always thought his career would involve working with his hands. He never imagined that food trucks would be his focus.
There's a chance the recent storms will put a dent in the state's drought, but in recent years, drought has returned with vigor by late summer. That had us wondering: How long can droughts last, and what helps them persist? Good Question.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
If you thought spring has sprung, think again. Some call March Minnesota's second winter, but why do we often see a measurable snow storm in the month of March? Good Question.
Investment advisor Vanguard reports that 3.6% of workers took a hardship withdrawal from their 401(k) last year. That's a record high.
Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the mid-morning forecast.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says the metro will enjoy some more snow-melting sunshine on Thursday.
The Twin Cities will get another cloud-free day on Thursday, helping to melt more snow.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says warmer air will start creeping in from the south on Thursday.
Glen Taylor says he'll no longer sell Minnesota's basketball teams after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez missed the closing payment.
If you're having brunch for Easter, or anytime, why not put a new twist on the traditional egg bake? Rachael Perron, Culinary & Brand Director for Kowalski's Markets is here with a great recipe.
Teams are getting ready for Sweet Sixteen action Thursday evening in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. But Minnesota cheesemaker Crystal Farms has its own bracket going for the most popular cheese flavors during sporting events. We have brand manager Shannon Witwicke here from Crystal Farms here to show some of the delicious competitors.
Spring blooms and Easter blossoms provide a beautiful burst of color to help you usher in the season. Karen Bachman Thull from Bachman’s joins us in-studio today to show us some ideas.
The Minneapolis Fire Department is holding information sessions for potential candidates.