University of Minnesota student detained by ICE returns to court Friday
A University of Minnesota graduate student is scheduled to appear in court on Friday in Minneapolis two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Deputies arrest man who used Wite-Out to change stolen 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".
Walz among Democratic governors asked to testify about sanctuary policies
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and two other Democratic leaders have been called to appear before a U.S. House committee to testify about their states' sanctuary policies for undocumented immigrants.
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.
Community calls for change after Indigenous man "slammed" near library
A video circulating on social media shows who community members have identified as an Indigenous man named Erik, handcuffed to a fence and overcome due to mace.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she won't seek reelection in 2026
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
You've heard of Lyme disease, but ticks carry another illness
Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has caught officials' eyes.
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.
Afraid of flying due to recent plane crashes? This class can help.
Just as the data shows the safety and reliability of air travel in America, the data also shows how prevalent the anxiety about flying is — roughly 25 million people.
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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.
The next total solar eclipse in Minneapolis will be in 2044
If you didn't happen to see the 2024 eclipse in person, your next opportunity to see a total eclipse from Minneapolis isn't so many years away. Mark your calendars for 2044.
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Celebrate Record Store Day at Electric Fetus
Record Store Day 2025 is Saturday, April 12. Jim Novak, from the legendary Minneapolis shop Electric Fetus, visits WCCO for a preview!
St. Paul's Stockyards serves up fish fry Fridays
All Lent season, we're sharing some of the places that take part in fish fry Fridays.
Why settle for just one eggs benedict when you can try 8 varieties?
Check Mike Rakun, owner of Benedict's, shares a sample of the panoply of eggs benedict dishes they have at the Wayzata eatery.
NEXT Weather: Noon report for Minnesota from April 11, 2025
We're heading into a warm weekend, though a storm may move in on Sunday.
GOP state senators file ethics complaint against Senate President Bobby Joe Champion
The GOP cited "serious concerns" alleging the Democrat used his legislative position to potentially benefit a private legal client.
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Twins place pitcher Pablo Lopez on 15-day injured list
The Minnesota Twins have placed pitcher Pablo López on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.
Wolves pour in 52 points in 3rd and beat Grizzlies 141-125
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, including 18 during Minnesota's franchise-record, 52-point third quarter, and the Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-125 on Thursday night in a game between teams fighting to avoid the play-in tournament.
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.
Royals beat Twins 3-2
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday.
The 2025 Masters is underway. Here's everything you need to know.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the rest of golf's best players have gathered again at Augusta National for the Masters.
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Is marriage good for your health?
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
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?
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.
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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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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.
Minneapolis firefighters rescue possible OD victim from burning building
The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews rescued a person who may have suffered an overdose amid a building fire overnight Friday just east of downtown.
Afraid of flying due to recent plane crashes? This class can help.
Just as the data shows the safety and reliability of air travel in America, the data also shows how prevalent the anxiety about flying is — roughly 25 million people.
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".
Minnesota bills aim to help federal workers targeted by cuts, layoffs
Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature introduced proposals to assist federal workers targeted by spending cuts in the Trump administration.
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Deputy's U-turn causes crash with motorcyclist, patrol says
A central Minnesota deputy and a motorcyclist collided when the deputy made a U-turn in his patrol car Thursday evening, officials said.
5 injured in wrong-way crash on Highway 10
Investigators in Sherburne County, Minnesota, are looking into a wrong-way crash that sent a trooper and a carload of kids to the hospital.
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.
Hearing sirens in Minnesota Thursday? Here's why.
Minnesotans may be wondering why they're hearing tornado sirens on Thursday. It's because of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
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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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.
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
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she won't seek reelection in 2026
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
GOP state senators file ethics complaint against Senate President Bobby Joe Champion
The GOP cited "serious concerns" alleging the Democrat used his legislative position to potentially benefit a private legal client.
Detained U of M grad student’s release in judge’s hands after hearing
Dozens of U of M students, community activists and church members showed up for the bond hearing.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Minnesota Sec. of State: SAVE Act would "upend authority of states" to conduct free, fair elections
The bill would require applicants to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship such as a valid passport, a birth certificate or other forms of identification that show a person is a U.S. citizen. Many believe that this will also make it more difficult for women who changed their names when marrying to vote.
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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.
Why are homeowners insurance companies walking back coverage?
As Minnesota moves into severe weather season, it might be time to double check your insurance policy.
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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.
Man who police shot following speedy chase had a gun, charges say
Charges say police began pursuing the man Monday morning after he attempted to cross the border from North Dakota into Canada with at least one handgun in his possession.
Car tears through the field during a soccer match in St. Paul
A video of a vehicle interrupting a soccer match at McMurray Field in St. Paul has gone viral.
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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.
You've heard of Lyme disease, but ticks carry another illness
Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has caught officials' eyes.
Is marriage good for your health?
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Innovative chronic pain surgery close to FDA approval
WCCO first learned about SynerFuse in 2023 after a patient shared her chronic pain journey and the successful results a year after the surgery.
Scott Jensen's lawsuit against Minnesota AG, medical board dismissed
According to a court document filed on Tuesday, the United States District Court District of Minnesota dismissed the lawsuit for "lack of standing."
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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.