Minnesota lawmakers react to Trump-Zelenskyy exchange
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington D.C. on Friday.
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Hundreds protest deportations in Richfield march
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
Southern Minn. authorities search for suspect in domestic shooting
Authorities in the southern Minnesota city of Truman are searching for a man they allege shot a woman in the chest Thursday evening.
Muslims across Minnesota for the first day of Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan has begun and Minnesotans gather to reflect, prey and grow spiritually.
The first day of meteorologic spring is chilly but sunny
High pressure returns Saturday morning, just in time for the weekend, drawing in calming winds and bringing plenty of sunshine.
Suspect in stabbing connected to crash that killed an 11-year-old
Suspect arrested in Golden Valley stabbing connected to fatal crash in rural Hennepin County.
Cookies for a cause: Reg Chapman creates his own cookie at T-Rex Cookie Company
T-Rex Cookies Company founder, Tina Rexing, hosts WCCO after agreeing to help Reg Chapman make his very own "T-REG" cookie.
Man sentenced to 40 years for murders of Mani Starren, Fanta Xayavong
Judge Leonardo Castro called Joseph Jorgenson’s crimes "the most gruesome and heinous” he has ever known.
NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
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The first day of meteorological spring is chilly but sunny
High pressure returns Saturday morning, just in time for the weekend, drawing in calming winds and bringing plenty of sunshine.
March forecast for Minnesota shows warm and wet conditions likely
Minnesotans may see a mix of warm and wet conditions during the month of March.
Twin Cities' big temperature swing ushers in early pothole season
From a deep freeze, all the way to the 50s, the drastic change in temperatures in the Twin Cities is the perfect recipe for potholes.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. weather report for Saturday, March 1, 2025
We will return to the 40s on Sunday. Things will remain mild on Monday. A storm will arrive later in the week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and how things are shaping up over the next seven days.
Muslims across Minnesota come together for the start of Ramadan
Ramadan began at Sunday and Muslims across the state gather together putting food and community on center stage.
Afternoon digital headlines for Saturday, March 1, 2025
Derek James updates on the news of the day.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. weather report for Saturday, March 1, 2025
Temperatures warm to the 40s Sunday. We remain mild as we head into the start of the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the next seven days including when we could see some rain.
Stabbing suspect is also connected to fatal crash
Police say a suspect in a stabbing in Golden Valley is also connected to a fatal crash in Independence Minnesota.
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HSSR: Feb. 21, 2025
Meet the Richfield basketball player who is thriving and honoring loved ones over a decade after a tragic car accident. Plus, a look at the Minnesota Gymnastics State Meet 2025.
NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
Man re-bailed in death investigation of hockey player Adam Johnson
A man who was arrested more than a year ago on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson was again re-bailed.
Wolves star Anthony Edwards suspended after 16th technical foul
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been suspended for one game after being ejected and picking up his 16th technical foul of the season during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Lakers win 4th straight with victory over Wolves
LeBron James had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Thursday night.
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Do prebiotic sodas actually offer any health benefits?
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
What happens if you don't put your phone in airplane mode?
A survey found 40% percent of people don't always put their phones on airplane mode while on a flight, while 17% percent say they never do it.
What is math anxiety?
No matter the age, there's one school subject that just doesn't add up for many people, and trying to solve it can bring nerves and even fear.
Why do we sleep more when we get sick?
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
What happens if we don't get enough snow?
Winter is more than halfway over, and we've definitely had our share of cold weather, but so far this season, the Twin Cities have only seen 16 inches of snow.
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Man arrested in alleged sexual assault of St. Cloud college student
One of the two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student is in police custody.
Community comes together for firefighter battling cancer
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
Deputy hit in goggles by birdshot during standoff, sheriff says
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
Route 1 working to support Black and Brown farmers across state
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
Kennel helps care for dogs while owners recover from addiction
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Black History Month events in the Twin Cities
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
Volunteers make dozens of quilts for wildfire victims
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
Community rallies around soccer coach injured in car crash
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
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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.
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.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
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Muslims across Minnesota for the first day of Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan has begun and Minnesotans gather to reflect, prey and grow spiritually.
Suspect in stabbing connected to crash that killed an 11-year-old
Suspect arrested in Golden Valley stabbing connected to fatal crash in rural Hennepin County.
Hundreds protest deportations in Richfield march
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
Man dies after shooting in Columbia Heights, police investigating
A man has died after a shooting in Columbia Heights Friday
Police need help locating a missing White Bear Township man
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for help in locating a vulnerable missing adult with dementia.
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Police need help locating a missing White Bear Township man
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for help in locating a vulnerable missing adult with dementia.
Newsweek names Rochester's Mayo Clinic the world's best hospital
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
First responders help deliver baby in Elk River parking lot
There are plenty of things you would never expect to happen on the highway — like going into labor.
March forecast for Minnesota shows warm and wet conditions likely
Minnesotans may see a mix of warm and wet conditions during the month of March.
Live explosives from World War I removed from southern Minnesota history center
A southern Minnesota history center avoided an explosive exhibit on Thursday when authorities helped remove three live World War I-era incendiary devices that had sat undiscovered in the collection for more than half a century.
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Amery, Wisconsin is a growing tourist destination
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
Northland College to close at end of academic year
The college, which was founded in 1892 in Ashland, was struggling financially amidst declining enrollment and soaring costs.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers proposes closing 19th-century prison
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.
Here's how cold it will get across Minnesota overnight
An extreme cold warning will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will plummet to the double digits below zero and wind chills will be even worse.
Schools in Minn., Wis. announce Tuesday closures, delays amid cold
With extreme cold continuing on Tuesday, hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have announced closures and delays.
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Hundreds protest deportations in Richfield march
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
Economic blackout takes over social media — but is it working?
Consumers nationwide are being encouraged to put away their wallets today as part of a social media movement calling for an economic blackout.
Minnesota lawmakers react to tense exchange between Trump-Zelenskyy
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is expected to discuss the bipartisan meeting she attended Friday in Washington D.C. with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which preceded a chaotic meeting in the Oval Office that ended with Zelenskyy being told to leave the White House.
Watch video of Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting
Video shows President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy having a contentious meeting at the White House.
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Push for rideshare drivers' right to unionize underway at Minn. Capitol
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Where's my tax refund in Minnesota? Here's where to check.
Tax season is underway, and Minnesotans who have filed may be eager to know the status of their refund.
Twin Cities' big temperature swing ushers in early pothole season
From a deep freeze, all the way to the 50s, the drastic change in temperatures in the Twin Cities is the perfect recipe for potholes.
Amery, Wisconsin is a growing tourist destination
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
After 50-plus years, future of Douglas Flanders' art gallery now in doubt
For Douglas Flanders, the Twin Cities art gallery bearing his name has been his life's work since 1972.
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Man dies after shooting in Columbia Heights, police investigating
A man has died after a shooting in Columbia Heights Friday
Minneapolis man pleads guilty to role in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
A 33-year-old Minneapoils man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
St. Paul man accused of fatally stabbing wife
A 34-year-old St. Paul man is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the deadly stabbing of his wife.
1 killed, another hurt in Brooklyn Park shooting, police say
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting in a northern Twin Cities suburb late Friday morning.
Man sentenced to 40 years for murders of Mani Starren, Fanta Xayavong
Joseph Jorgenson, the 41-year-old Twin Cities man who pleaded guilty to killing and dismembering two women, was sentenced on Friday to 40 years in prison.
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Newsweek names Rochester's Mayo Clinic the world's best hospital
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
Do prebiotic sodas actually offer any health benefits?
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
Sen. Smith: Rural hospitals, HCMC "cannot exist" without Medicaid
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
GOP state lawmakers warn of impact of potential federal Medicaid cuts
Some Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature sounded the alarm about potential federal cuts to Medicaid, which could be at risk after the U.S. House passed a budget framework that includes slashing federal spending.
FDA cancels meeting to update next season's flu vaccines
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
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Hackman and wife's deaths not due to carbon monoxide, officials say
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gene Hackman and wife found dead in their New Mexico home, sheriff says
Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.
Michelle Trachtenberg, star of "Gossip Girl," dies at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.
Happy Together Tour to perform at Minnesota State Fair
The tour features The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills.
Minnesota lawmakers want Dylan, Prince tunes as official state songs
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would make Prince's "Purple Rain" and Bob Dylan's "Girl from the North Country" Minnesota's official state songs.
