"No viable path" for trash collection after St. Paul council blocks site plans
Trash pickup services are in jeopardy after site plans are blocked by the city council.
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Candidates announce campaigns for Eichorn's vacant Minn. Senate seat
After a Minnesota state senator resigned this week over allegations he sought sex from a minor, candidates are announcing their intentions to run for his vacant seat.
Nearly 600 Iron Range steelworkers to be laid off
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out after learning hundreds of people are losing their jobs on Minnesota's Iron Range.
St. Paul, Wild seek nearly $400M from state to create new arena complex
The arena—home to the Minnesota Wild and host to several concerts and other events—is 25 years old.
Twins' Brooks Lee, Brock Stewart to begin season on injured list
Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee and right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart will begin the season on the injured list.
Minn. boy receives groundbreaking muscular dystrophy treatment
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Jonas Brothers to perform in St. Paul as part of new tour
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
Second grader preserves rare art form while navigating loss
A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
North Minneapolis sees 10-year low in violent crime
In what city leaders are calling a major victory, Minneapolis has seen a remarkable turnaround in a part of town plagued by violence.
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Cold, quiet Saturday gives way to a wet and windy Sunday
A cooler and quiet start to the weekend will give way to a wet and windy beginning of the week.
Weather officials warn against additional NOAA job cuts
One of the agency's partners, the American Meteorological Society, warned separately that "the consequences to the American people will be large and wide-ranging, including increased vulnerability to hazardous weather."
"Blood Worm Moon" may be visible in parts of Minnesota overnight. Maps show cloud coverage.
Despite a forecast that includes cloudy skies in Minnesota, you still may be able to see the total lunar eclipse in the overnight hours.
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Advocates rally against Trump's plan to privatize the postal service
President Trump has voiced support for privatization of the postal service, which could end guaranteed mail service to every address.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report for Minnesota on March 23, 2025
Expect seasonable temps in the 40s to start the week before we warm back into the 60s for Thursday and Friday.
WCCO digital update: Afternoon of March 23, 2025
Derek James has the latest headlines and updates.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report for Minnesota on March 23, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be windy and chilly with the chance for some spotty showers in the metro.
Second grader one of 20 hoop dancers in Minnesota
A North Branch, Minnesota second-grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
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Twins' Brooks Lee, Brock Stewart to begin season on injured list
Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee and right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart will begin the season on the injured list.
Yeboah's brace helps Minnesota United draw with LA Galaxy, 2-2
Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals for Minnesota United but LA Galaxy answered each time as the teams played to a 2-2 draw.
High School Sports Rally: St. Paul basketball team wraps up big season
The Harding High School boys’ basketball team just finished a historic season with their first-ever state tournament appearance, and it shares extra special meaning for head coach Stephen Solaja.
Wild use 3-goal second period to beat Sabres 4-1
Marco Rossi, Justin Brazeau, Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau scored, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1.
Shakopee boy's basketball seniors reflect on time spent together
The Shakopee boys' basketball team is making a state tournament run with seven seniors who played together for nine years.
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Here's how potential Medicaid cuts could impact Minnesotans
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
Doctor shares best remedies for congestion, seasonal allergies
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
How do wildlife officials count the fish in Minnesota's lakes?
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
Why do schools have spring break?
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
What does "Made in America" mean?
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
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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.
Karen refugees reconnect on study abroad trip to Thailand
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Family back home after fulfilling final wish of son with rare disorder
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
World War II veteran shares stories from the frontlines
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Men arrested in alleged sexual assault of St. Cloud college student
Two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student have been arrested.
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.
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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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Jonas Brothers to perform in St. Paul as part of new tour
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
Second grader preserves rare art form while navigating loss
A North Branch, Minnesota second grader is in the national spotlight. He's preserving a rare art form and gaining accolades as he navigates loss.
Sisters start successful jewelry business out of Minneapolis
If a picture is worth a thousand words, Allyssa Woodford Hughes has done a lot of listening. She's the mind behind Locket Sisters, a jewelry company based out of north Minneapolis.
Dubai chocolate has made its way to Columbia Heights Minnesota
The viral TikTok sweet, Dubai Chocolate, has made its way to Minnesota.
"No viable path" for trash collection after St. Paul council blocks site plans
Trash pickup services are in jeopardy after site plans are blocked by the city council.
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Conservationists react to executive order lifting mining restrictions
Conservationists and mining groups share their concerns and hopes for the future of the Boundary Waters following President Trump's executive order to lift mining restrictions across the U.S.
Survivors still reckoning with Minnesota's deadliest school shooting
It was March 21, 2005, on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. A 16-year-old gunman killed seven people and wounded nine others before dying by suicide.
Minn. boy receives groundbreaking muscular dystrophy treatment
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Walz's revised budget cuts hundreds of millions with deficit looming
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
Dangerous Man Brewing Co. to fully cease operations at end of month
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
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Early voting in Wis. Supreme Court race tests enthusiasm on both sides
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
Wisconsin men, Iowa women highlight local NCAA Tournament selections
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
Minneapolis woman arrested in Wisconsin for an OWI while driving with a child
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls now offers a cheesemaking course
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Wis. voters whose ballots were not counted in election seek damages
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
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How Minnesota Republicans are looking to roll back laws that benefit undocumented residents
Amidst the raging national debate on immigration, Minnesota Republicans are looking to roll back Minnesota laws that benefit the state's estimated 81,000 undocumented residents. GOP Sen. Jordan Rasmusson talked about the effort on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. with Esme Murphy.
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
Conservationists react to executive order lifting mining restrictions
Conservationists and mining groups share their concerns and hopes for the future of the Boundary Waters following President Trump's executive order to lift mining restrictions across the U.S.
St. Paul, Minnesota Wild seek state funding to overhaul Xcel Energy Center complex
The Minnesota Wild and St. Paul city leaders want the state to help renovate the Xcel Energy Center complex.
Trump’s executive order on mining has Boundary Waters advocates fearing the worst
Some who love the Boundary Waters are fearing the worst after President Trump lifted mining restrictions across the U.S.
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Dangerous Man Brewing Co. to fully cease operations at end of month
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
Iron Door Pub isn't the only business leaving a popular Minneapolis neighborhood
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
Minneapolis renters demand action from Utah-based property managers
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Legislators plot food insecurity solutions amid federal funding cuts
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
What does "Made in America" mean?
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
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Woman found shot amid Minneapolis house fire evacuation with 5 children
A fire at a Minneapolis home lead to the discovery of a shooting and arrest on Saturday.
4 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
Eden Prairie man accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy
A 35-year-old Eden Prairie man is accused of sexually assaulting a boy and coercing him into sending graphic images.
Charges filed in Twin Cities drug trafficking, kidnapping conspiracy
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota says the group of 11 people conspired to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
Trial delayed for alleged kidnapping, torture of drug cartel debtor in St. Paul
The jury trial for one of four people accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in St. Paul, Minnesota, over alleged drug debts to a Mexican cartel has been delayed.
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Minn. boy receives groundbreaking muscular dystrophy treatment
An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
Here's how potential Medicaid cuts could impact Minnesotans
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
Doctor shares best remedies for congestion, seasonal allergies
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
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Jonas Brothers to perform in St. Paul as part of new tour
The Jonas Brothers announced Sunday a tour across North America to celebrate their 20-year career with a stop in the Twin Cities.
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
How to watch the NCAA March Madness 2025 tournament live
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Steve Miller Band set to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.