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Mosquitoes in Minnesota — a classic yet annoying staple of the state's warm season — may not yet be top of mind for most. Experts, however, are already predicting they could be unavoidable this summer.
Glen Taylor is ceding control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
Multiple schools in Minnesota have issued early dismissals for Wednesday classes as winter-like weather lingers in the state.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Football's international popularity is on full display in Minnesota this week.
From a new concession layout to enhanced entrances, Target Field will be unveiling multiple upgrades during the Twins' home opener on Thursday.
The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases.
Multiple schools in Minnesota have issued early dismissals for Wednesday classes as winter-like weather lingers in the state.
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future.
Staffing shortages at nearly a dozen National Weather Service offices will mean fewer weather balloon launches.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including a sneak peek at what you can expect for the Twins home opener tomorrow.
A wet and rainy summer in 2024 may be the culprit for why you'll see an influx of mosquitos this summer. WCCO's Adam Duxter reports.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after Ramsey County authorities say they confiscated more than a dozen ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices. WCCO's Jason Rantala reports.
The National Under-17 Flag Football Team from Israel is in Minnesota, playing and practicing with Team USA.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says after days of gloomy, cold winter weather, Minnesota dries out for the Twins Home Opener Thursday. It will be cool and breezy, but it will be dry.
Football's international popularity is on full display in Minnesota this week.
From a new concession layout to enhanced entrances, Target Field will be unveiling multiple upgrades during the Twins' home opener on Thursday.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Glen Taylor is ceding control of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
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.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
More than one-third of Americans have turned to apps or devices to track the quality of their sleep.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
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.
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.
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.
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
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.
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.
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.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Football's international popularity is on full display in Minnesota this week.
The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases.
The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to multiple crashes Wednesday afternoon as road conditions deteriorate due to snow.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
Mosquitoes in Minnesota — a classic yet annoying staple of the state's warm season — may not yet be top of mind for most. Experts, however, are already predicting they could be unavoidable this summer.
The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to multiple crashes Wednesday afternoon as road conditions deteriorate due to snow.
Minnesota drivers can start preparing for closures, detours and delays, as infrastructure officials have unveiled their planned projects for 2025.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Distracted driving was captured more than 10,000 times in February alone by AI cameras along Highway 7 in Shorewood.
A woman is dead after a Rochester home caught fire Monday night.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products are set to take effect.
President Trump announced the U.S. will impose a minimum baseline of 10% tariffs on goods imported from all foreign countries, along with further "reciprocal tariffs."
Federal cuts are hitting home for hundreds of employees at the Minnesota Department of Health. MDH says about 300 employees received layoff or 'at risk' notices Tuesday. The action comes after the federal government slashed more than $220 million in grant money last week. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell explains the latest impact.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
Italian Eatery closed early last year, but new ownership has reopened its doors, bringing back delicious favorites and new tastes to south Minneapolis.
Minnesotans who lost a home due to unpaid property taxes could now be eligible to receive thousands of dollars.
The bribe attempt surrounded the trial of seven defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases.
A religious display outside of the Minnesota State Capitol depicting the Ten Commandments and a cross was vandalized and dismantled earlier this week, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 17-year-old boy has been taken into custody in Ramsey County after authorities say they confiscated at least 10 ghost guns or handguns equipped with switch devices.
AG Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect.
A massage therapist from the Twin Cities who turned himself in earlier this month after being accused of criminal sexual conduct now faces an additional charge.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
For any parent, the arrival of a new baby is joyful. But for a Hanover, Minnesota, family, a prenatal checkup turned into quite a medical journey.
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.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
The iconic Sundance Film Festival will be moving from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, the festival and the Colorado Governor's Office announced on Thursday.
