Minnesota leaders reach budget agreement days before session's end
Minnesota lawmakers have come to a budget agreement just days before the end of the session.
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Minnesota to close Stillwater correctional facility by 2029
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have become "untenable," Gov. Tim Walz said.
Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show how far infernos have spread
Three massive, out of control wildfires continue to rage north of Duluth in northeastern Minnesota, as near critical fire weather conditions continue to plague the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Timberwolves head to Western Conference finals: What we know so far
The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed back to the Western Conference finals for a second straight season, a feat the franchise has never before achieved.
Ducklings spotted in DNR's EagleCam nest
A mallard who commandeered a nest featured on Minnesota's EagleCam now has company in the pilfered dwelling.
Man dies in Brooklyn Park house fire, officials say
A man is dead following a house fire on Tuesday evening in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota National Guard "honored" to aid in wildfire battle
The grim fight against the northeastern Minnesota wildfires continue on Thursday, with hundreds of evacuations and thousands of acres destroyed.
Minnesota fallen officers memorialized during National Police Week
Several Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty will be memorialized in Washington D.C. as part of National Police Week.
NEXT Weather Alert Thursday in Minnesota for severe storm chances
There's an enhanced Risk (3 on a scale of 5) for severe storms across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday, with hail, wind and isolated tornadoes possible.
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Minnesota National Guard "honored" to aid in wildfire battle
The grim fight against the northeastern Minnesota wildfires continue on Thursday, with hundreds of evacuations and thousands of acres destroyed.
Minnesota family loses everything in wildfires: "This isn't my place"
The Camp House Fire in northeastern Minnesota has already destroyed 144 structures, but it's done a lot more damage than that.
Wildfires force woman and nearly 30 pets to evacuate home
The Northland Wildfires have led to frantic moments for those forced from their homes and businesses. That includes a kennel owner in Brimson, Minnesota, who had to flee with dozens of dogs.
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Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal, here's what they've agreed to
Despite a contentious start to the session, Minnesota lawmakers are ahead of schedule when it comes to reaching a budget deal. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains what this means for you.
NEXT Weather: Noon forecast from May 15, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including which areas need to prepare next as a storm system continues to make its way through the state.
Burnsville first responders honored in Washington, D.C. at Peace Officer Memorial
345 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty are being recognized in Washington, D.C. Friday. That includes three first responders from Minnesota who were killed last year during a domestic incident. WCCO's Maria Lisignoli explains.
The Minnesota running season is underway
Jessie Sand, with Twin Cities in Motion, shares more information.
Northland wildfires destroy 150 buildings, but are getting smaller
Even though parts of Minnesota are still experiencing wildfires, new reports show the fire is being contained.
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Timberwolves head to Western Conference finals: What we know so far
The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed back to the Western Conference finals for a second straight season, a feat the franchise has never before achieved.
Wolves reach Western Conference finals for 2nd straight year
Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting to send the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for the second straight time with a 121-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
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.
Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame reels in visitors
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Taylor Heise scores in OT to help Frost eliminate Sceptres with 4-3 victory in PWHL playoffs
Taylor Heise scored in overtime after a two-goal effort by Kendall Coyne Schofield and the defending champion Minnesota Frost eliminated the second-seeded Toronto Sceptres with a 4-3 victory.
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Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame reels in visitors
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Why a central Minnesota couple is dedicated to raising emus
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Southern Minnesota museum digs into state's prehistoric past
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Roaring rapids, amazing rock formations abound at Jay Cooke State Park
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
This Minnesota park features 5 giant bronze statues of Jesus
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
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Minnesota woman shows resilience after scary medical diagnosis
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
Minnesota father-daughter duo create unique handmade lures
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
Minnesota woman creates app that celebrates motherhood
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Minneapolis church brings well-being sessions to its migrant ministry
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
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Gallery: Vietnam through the lens of Arthur Phillips Sr.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
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: The new Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
Minnesota severe weather gallery: April 28, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
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Minnesota fallen officers memorialized during National Police Week
Several Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty will be memorialized in Washington D.C. as part of National Police Week.
Man dies in Brooklyn Park house fire, officials say
A man is dead following a house fire on Tuesday evening in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota leaders reach budget agreement days before session's end
Leaders in a divided Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a roughly $66 billion budget deal to fund the government and its services.
2 kids hurt after school bus, dump truck collide in Chaska
The Minnesota State Patrol says a school bus and dump truck collided on Wednesday afternoon in Chaska, injuring two children.
Woman "faked" violent Twin Cities robbery to obtain U visa, police say
Bloomington Police say two people staged a violent robbery to change their immigration status.
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Ducklings spotted in DNR's EagleCam nest
A mallard who commandeered a nest featured on Minnesota's EagleCam now has company in the pilfered dwelling.
Minnesota National Guard "honored" to aid in wildfire battle
The grim fight against the northeastern Minnesota wildfires continue on Thursday, with hundreds of evacuations and thousands of acres destroyed.
How a small bug is fueling the flames of the northland wildfires
The region has been experiencing a spruce budworm outbreak, DNR officials say. The native bugs are about an inch long, but they can gather in the thousands to feed primarily on balsam firs.
Minnesota family loses everything in wildfires: "This isn't my place"
The Camp House Fire in northeastern Minnesota has already destroyed 144 structures, but it's done a lot more damage than that.
Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame reels in visitors
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
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Mother's Day apartment fire in Milwaukee kills 4
Authorities say four people are dead and four others were critically injured after a Mother's Day at an Milwaukee apartment building fire.
Wisconsin father charged for school shooting by daughter in Madison
A court commissioner has set a $20,000 bail for the father of a Wisconsin school shooter charged with allowing her access to guns.
Dems ask Wis. Supreme Court to toss state's congressional boundaries
Democratic voters in Wisconsin have asked the state's liberal-controlled Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state's current congressional district boundaries after a similar request was rejected last year.
Wisconsin GOP kills marijuana legalization, tax hikes for millionaires
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature have voted to kill most of the top spending priorities of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Wis. Gov. Evers: "I'm not afraid" as border czar suggests possible arrest
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says every American should be concerned about "chilling" suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.
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Minnesota leaders reach budget agreement days before session's end
Leaders in a divided Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday announced a roughly $66 billion budget deal to fund the government and its services.
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan enters not guilty plea on obstruction charges
The FBI accused Hannah Dugan of allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
Minnesota lawmakers likely headed for special session
On Wednesday, key Minnesota lawmakers conceded they likely won't beat the clock with just five days left in the legislative session. Caroline Cummings reports on the impact, and what the final few days could look like.
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Sen. Klobuchar to accuse Trump of "unprecedented overreach" in speech
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to argue President Trump is "disregard[ing] the rule of law" and his tariff policies will leave small businesses as "roadkill," according to excerpts obtained by CBS News.
Minn. leaders say special session "inevitable" as deadline nears
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have been meeting for hours over the last few weeks to hammer out the terms of a budget agreement, but they still haven't inked a deal as the clock winds down.
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More people are shopping resale than ever before — here's why
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Minnesota small businesses struggling to "survive the tariff crisis"
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
St. Paul City Council approves more changes to rent control ordinance
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
Isle business owner concerned as Trump's tariffs cause material costs to spike
"In January, when we were going to ship, all of a sudden the tariffs happened. I couldn't afford to have them shipped here — I wouldn't have any profit left," said Linda Dahlen.
Real ID finally lands in Minnesota. What you need to know.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
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Minnesota to close Stillwater correctional facility by 2029
The facility houses 1,100 inmates and employs roughly 560 people, but the operational costs of the 111-year-old building have become "untenable," Gov. Tim Walz said.
Minnesota fallen officers memorialized during National Police Week
Several Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty will be memorialized in Washington D.C. as part of National Police Week.
Woman "faked" violent Twin Cities robbery to obtain U visa, police say
Bloomington Police say two people staged a violent robbery to change their immigration status.
Boy's fatal shooting in Willmar was not random, police say
The fatal shooting of a boy in central Minnesota on Monday night was likely targeted, police say.
Richfield school staff member arrested after misconduct allegation
A staff member at a Twin Cities middle school was arrested Tuesday after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student, according to school officials and law enforcement.
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Minnesota's suicide rates remain unchanged, says the State Department of Health
The Minnesota Department of Health says the state's suicide rate remained unchanged last year compared to the year before.
Veterans Affairs secretary visits Minneapolis VA hospital
Secretary Doug Collins dismissed concerns about the Trump administration's sweeping proposed cuts.
Minnesota mom launches allergy-safe meal company
Like every parent, Angie Nelson wanted to do the best for her kids. When she and her husband learned at six months at their first child Liam had four of the top nine food allergies, it lit a fire.
City council approves final design for new hospital in Stillwater
The Stillwater City Council approved final designs and plans for a new HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital on Tuesday.
Federal funding cuts are threatening Minnesota's mental health resources
Federal funding cuts to mental health resources is leaving some Minnesotans in a lurch, unsure of whether or not they'll continue to have access to therapeutic and social services.
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Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
Willie Nelson's Farm Aid comes to Minneapolis this fall
An annual benefit concert for family farmers — featuring performances from Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and others — is coming to Minnesota for the first time ever.
WCCO launches daily news podcast "4 Things to Know"
Starting Monday, Minnesotans have a new way to stay connected to news that is impacting them.
Actor Michael Pitt, know for "Boardwalk Empire," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
How Trump's NEA grant cuts could impact Twin Cities theaters
A real-life financial drama is playing out at several Twin Cities theaters as the Trump administration says it's pulling National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants to fund projects that reflect "creativity as prioritized by the President" instead.