U of M medical students celebrate “Match Day” Friday
On Friday, medical students at the University of Minnesota will learn the next step in their journey to becoming a doctor.
On Friday, medical students at the University of Minnesota will learn the next step in their journey to becoming a doctor.
University of Minnesota police are asking for the public's help to find 20-year-old student Margot Langford, who went missing this weekend.
A vibrant and provocative art show is currently showing on the University of Minnesota campus in the Twin Cities.
A vibrant and provocative art show is currently showing on the University of Minnesota campus in the Twin Cities. The exhibit, called "Dreaming Our Futures: Ojibwe and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Artists and Knowledge Keepers," features the work of 29 Indigenous artists.
Late Monday afternoon, the University of Minnesota introduced Rebecca Cunningham as the next president.
Rebecca Cunningham will serve as the University of Minnesota's 18th president, the Board of Regents announced late Monday afternoon.
Police at the University of Minnesota say no one was injured when shots were fired on campus Saturday night.
Minnesota is the national leader for women in the workforce but they still make less than men do. That's according to new research out of the University of Minnesota. Caroline Cummings digs into the data.
What began as a sixth grade science project, turned into a remarkable creation that'll no doubt give relief to residents living in snowy climates everywhere.
In the off-season, the Gopher women's soccer team is still on, putting in the work on the pitch, and for the first time ever, on camera during the most-watched television event of the year.
Some local student athletes also got to shine during those Super Bowl ads. WCCO's Marielle Mohs introduces us to the Golden Gophers making their acting debuts in a regional ad on the silver screen.
Patrick McCaffrey and Payton Sandfort each scored 21 points and combined for 26 in the second half to help Iowa beat Minnesota 90-85.
Pauleen Le visits the University of Minnesota to meet two members of the Chinese-American Student Association to learn about their Chinese New Year celebration this weekend. Click here for more info.
Cotie McMahon had 13 points and nine rebounds, Jacy Sheldon shrugged off a tough shooting night with 12 points and six assists, and fifth-ranked Ohio State beat Minnesota 71-47 for its 10th consecutive victory.
For 10 years, a Burnsville dad never missed any of his daughters' dance competitions. That was until a fast-progressing cancer sidelined him.
Some of the nation's best college hackers are in Minnesota to find solutions to real world business problems.
Research being done this winter could greatly help farmers in the summer.
Research being done this winter could greatly help farmers in the summer. The University of Minnesota is now using artificial intelligence and satellites to help farmers detect aphid infestations. John Lauritsen shows us how it works
Rock royalty Aerosmith reposts the U of M Dance Team's viral "Dream On" routine, recognizing the team for their creativity and impact.
A man who allegedly threatened violence at the University of Minnesota campus last week said he did so to get the attention of the U.S. government, charging documents state.
The New Year kicked off the start of the Gophers gymnastics season. They've won their first four meets of the year so far.
This year's jazz routine is to the song, "Dream On" by Aerosmith. It's a tribute to the team's 2004 performance to the same song, which was the first year the team became double national champions.
Performances of college dance teams competing in Orlando this weekend are garnering millions of views on TikTok and other social media sites. One of them being from the University of Minnesota. Click here to see more.
Researchers were hoping to deploy collars to seven male bucks and seven female does Friday morning, but the helicopter had to stop flying briefly due to thin ice, as researchers and deer were falling through into shallow water.
As the point guard for the Gophers, it's usually Amaya Battle who is the subject of sports photography, but lately she's reversed roles — shooting games with an expert eye.
Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104.
A section of Lake Street near the old K-mart has become a symbol of what experts say is an overwhelmed immigration system.
The floor is dry now, but the scope of the damage inside Moore Than Dance is still soaking in.
Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
A section of Lake Street near the old K-mart has become a symbol of what experts say is an overwhelmed immigration system.
The floor is dry now, but the scope of the damage inside Moore Than Dance is still soaking in.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
A driver without a license slammed into 17-year-old Lauren Olson's SUV while she was making a lefthanded turn off Highway 7 in Minnetonka on March 5.
A Red Lake woman has been charged in connection to the Friday abduction of a 3-year-old boy, according to Todd County Attorney's Office.
Police in Moorhead are investigating the death of a child that they called "suspicious."
A crash on Highway 22 in southern Minnesota Sunday evening killed both drivers involved, authorities said.
The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
An investigation is underway after a fatal crash between two semis in western Minnesota over the weekend.
Since 2020, Republicans in at least 27 states have outlawed or restricted private elections grants.
Alcohol was likely involved in the crash, according to the sheriff's office, which is investigating along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
A ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court is raising the bar for religions to show that their charity arms deserve tax exemptions.
Republicans who control the state Senate have fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees, including two Universities of Wisconsin regents who voted against a deal that limited campus diversity efforts.
Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents who were killed when the van they were in collided with a semi-trailer in western Wisconsin, leaving a 2-year-old as the only survivor.
A section of Lake Street near the old K-mart has become a symbol of what experts say is an overwhelmed immigration system.
Almost a decade after his murder, a permanent memorial will be dedicated to Barway Collins.
Officials are investigating a fire up on the Red Lake Reservation, two people were found dead.
Saturday was the annual St. Patrick's day parade.
Minneapolis Police are investigating after a man was shot.
The clock is ticking and Minnesota lawmakers are scrambling to keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
A Minnesota congressman's decades of service were honored Monday morning in downtown Minneapolis.
Rep. Elliott Engen of White Bear Lake is introducing a bill that would essentially override Minneapolis' ordinance and prevent any city or municipality from setting their own rules for rideshare driver pay.
Experts say home prices could come down since commissions are often baked into the price. Others are skeptical of the impact — saying if the sellers aren't paying the buyer's agents, the buyer would still have to.
Whether they were first time visitors or returning home from a long work trip, Uber and Lyft's threats to leave Minneapolis have left some travelers' future up in the air.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook announced plans to build a new data center in Rosemount, Minnesota.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted in favor of overriding Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of its ordinance that aims to raise wages for rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft would have to pay drivers minimum wage, more than $15 dollars an hour.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District says that staff immediately intervened in the altercation.
The man accused of causing a fatal crash on a northeastern Twin Cities highway last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz waded on Monday into the controversy surrounding criminal charges filed against a Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a motorist last summer on a Minneapolis freeway.
A Red Lake woman has been charged in connection to the Friday abduction of a 3-year-old boy, according to Todd County Attorney's Office.
A St. Paul man has changed his plea to guilty in the fatal stabbing of his wife at a Bible study last year.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
As Congress debates a bill to potentially ban TikTok, Minnesota lawmakers are considering proposals to crack down on social media companies and make platforms safer for children.
Jennifer Cramer-Miller, board chair of the National Kidney Foundation Minnesota, spends her time supporting kidney patients and sharing her story.
Vice President Kamala Harris is touring a clinic in Minnesota that performs abortions and provides other reproductive care.
In an interview last week, Dr. Dre said he endured three strokes while he was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm in January 2021.
Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who was loved by millions of fans, died Feb. 5. His posthumous induction did not violate the rules against inducting an artist in the year of their death because he was selected before he died.
The FBI returned a pair of ruby slippers from the 1939 film classic "The Wizard of Oz" to a man nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Jurassic Quest, dubbed North America's most popular interactive dinosaur experience, returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend.
Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity.
The Totino-Grace boy's basketball team captured the 3A crown in 2022 and 2023. As this year's state tournament arrives, the three-peat is next on the list.
For the first time, an Irish football club is playing an American club, and it's happening in Minnesota.
Both of the University of Minnesota basketball teams are headed to the National Invitation Tournament after missing out on the big dance.
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses.
Among all the issues being debated in the 2024 presidential race, there is one issue that is especially personal. The issue is memory. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have had very public memory lapses. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the issue of memory and when experts say we all should be concerned.
Supporters say this could be the year medically assisted dying becomes Minnesota law. Opponents say not so fast — the danger of abuse will cost unwilling patients their lives.
If you have kids in youth sports, you have seen it: parents and fans behaving badly when they don't like a call by a referee.
If you have kids in youth sports you've seen it: parents and fans behaving badly when they don't like a call by a referee. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at a bill that would make those kinds of behaviors rather costly.
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.
Some of the artifacts at the Becker County Museum are so odd that they were featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
The inconspicuous little building on East 25th Street was once a famous studio called Sound 80.
Soon homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient.
This time of year, many gas stations switch from winter to summer blend gas. So what's the difference? Good Question.
Maple syrup is getting bottled up, and it can pack a sweet punch. What's the healthiest way to consume sugar? And how does maple syrup fit into that equation? Good Question.
The sounds of spring are singing across trees and lakes. Some birds are returning to Minnesota as others are just passing through. How do birds know when to migrate? And will our record-warm winter impact their schedule? Good Question.
This weekend we lose an hour of sleep as we spring forward into daylight saving time. The twice-a-year clock change has long been debated, and that might have you wondering: What would happen if daylight saving time was year-round?
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.
The SF 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefts in Super Bowl LVIII. Here are some of the top shots.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there are Possible NEXT Weather Alerts later this week due to snow.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares when we could see some snow.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says spring begins Wednesday — but we may see our biggest snowfall of the season on Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says tomorrow will be the warmest day of the forecast period with highs back in the 40s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there are Possible NEXT Weather Alerts later this week due to snow.
Pretty soon, homeowners and gardeners will be getting their hands dirty. Growing flowers, plants, and grass requires a dark and seemingly plentiful ingredient. We wanted to know, what is topsoil? Good Question. Jeff Wagner learned it's a mix of mother nature and human handiwork.
Minnesota is home to more than half a million immigrants. Census data shows most of them came here from Mexico and Somalia. More recently though, we're seeing hundreds of people fleeing Ecaudor and seeking asylum here in Minnesota. As David Schuman discovered, it's a process that can be tough to navigate.
A freak flood caused devastating damage to a children's dance studio. The studio serves hundreds of families. As WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell reports from Fridley, now it's racing to rebuild.
The governor says he's "concerned" about a controversial murder case against a state trooper.