Motorist drives into St. Louis Park outdoor bar patio, killing 2
Two people are dead and at least three others are injured after a driver drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
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Tim Walz makes stop at Minnesota State Fair
Gov. Tim Walz made a visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday after a string of campaign stops with Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks.
The fight to reclaim identity in Minneapolis' Native American community
Over 100 miles from the nearest reservation, centuries of oppression have manifested in the Native communities in Minneapolis and St. Paul, leading to high levels of addiction and violence. Now, decades later, they are still fighting to restore their cultural heritage and reclaim their past.
Thousands of tiles replace state fair commemorative benches
It's pretty hard to miss, positioned just outside gate nine at the Minnesota State Fair. The 40-foot-long by eight-foot-tall 'Welcome Wall' has space for 5,600 personalized tiles.
Soccer bar in St. Paul celebrates six years of growing a space for all fans
This weekend, The Black Hart of St. Paul celebrates six years in the business of growing fandom soccer in the Twin Cities.
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
What you need to know about Gopher volleyball this season
The wait is over for Minnesota volleyball fans, as the 2024 season officially kicks off this weekend.
How Hibbing became the birthplace of Greyhound and the bus industry
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
Peggy Flanagan contemplates future as Tim Walz could become nation's VP
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
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NWS confirms tornadoes touched down in 3 Minnesota counties
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
Possible tornado derail 43 train cars in North Dakota
Tornadic winds knocked nearly four dozen train cars off a track in North Dakota, part of a storm system that spurred reports of five tornadoes across the Dakotas.
Twin Cites metro area residents continue clean-up following severe storms
Lightning was far from the only thing hitting the ground during Tuesday morning's storms. Thousands of trees toppled across the Twin Cities metro area.
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2 killed, 3 injured after motorist drives into outdoor bar patio in St. Louis Park
A witness shares what happened in the moments leading up to and after a motorist drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
How Hibbing, Minnesota became the birthplace of Greyhound and the bus industry
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. forecast for Minnesota on Sept. 1, 2024
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a Top 10 Weather Day is on tap for Labor Day.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan contemplates future as Tim Walz continues VP campaign trail
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
A dog’s day at the fair
Sunday, DNR officers and their K-9 partners demonstrated how they track down hidden game and fish at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Soccer bar in St. Paul celebrates six years of growing a space for all fans
This weekend, The Black Hart of St. Paul celebrates six years in the business of growing fandom soccer in the Twin Cities.
Royce Lewis hits go-ahead 3-run homer in 8th, lifting the Twins past the Blue Jays 4-3
Royce Lewis hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday.
Lynx beat Sky 79-74 as Angel Reese becomes WNBA's single-season rebounding leader
Angel Reese became the WNBA's single-season rebounding leader with eight games left in the Chicago Sky's 79-74 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, who got 22 points from Courtney Williams.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 2-1
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored two goals, his first multi-goal game this season, to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1.
Daulton Varsho, Spencer Horwitz homer in 7-run 1st inning as Blue Jays rout Twins, 15-0
Toronto hit three two-run homers, including two in a seven-run first inning, and José Berríos tossed six shutout innings as the Blue Jays routed the Minnesota Twins 15-0 on Saturday night.
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How vendors at the Minnesota State Fair compete for your cash
Stepping into the Grandstand is like navigating a maze of merchandise. Forget food on a stick, how about the tools to cut one? Everything is for sale in there — even the kitchen sink.
What are the traffic laws for school buses?
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
How are election polls created?
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
Behind the scenes of Metallica's shows at U.S. Bank Stadium
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Why are jingles so effective?
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
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New Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" gets its first screenings
A brand new Ojibwe language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend.
Black Entrepreneur State Fair vendor tents damaged by severe storms
The second day of the fifth annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair ended in chaos when severe weather knocked down vendor tents and threw debris around.
Owatonna hosts summer camp to help children deal with grief
One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.
Searching for solutions on kids and crime in Minneapolis
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street addition providing outfits, dignity for young homeless people
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
Nonprofit gives out 3,000 backpacks to kids for free
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
Moms rally around Roseville family after mother suffers stroke
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
Gus Macker tournament returns to Minnesota
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
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Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
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 State Fair storm damage: Aug. 27, 2024
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Storms bring colorful skies, rainbows to Twin Cities area
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
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Meet the state agency cracking down on unlicensed security guards
Last year, the state of Minnesota filed a lawsuit against a company called Men in Black, accusing them of providing security without a license. It's the first time Minnesota's licensing board went to court against an unlicensed security company.
Motorist drives into St. Louis Park outdoor bar patio, killing 2
Two people are dead and at least three others are injured after a driver drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
Thousands of tiles replace state fair commemorative benches
It's pretty hard to miss, positioned just outside gate nine at the Minnesota State Fair. The 40-foot-long by eight-foot-tall 'Welcome Wall' has space for 5,600 personalized tiles.
Soccer bar in St. Paul celebrates six years of growing a space for all fans
This weekend, The Black Hart of St. Paul celebrates six years in the business of growing fandom soccer in the Twin Cities.
St. Michael man enters Alford plea for 2022 standoff that lasted 45 hours
A 41-year-old man entered an Alford plea last week for his role in a nearly two-day-long standoff with police in a west metro suburb over two years ago.
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How Hibbing became the birthplace of Greyhound and the bus industry
The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing presents the history, dating back 110 years to a seven-seater and an enterprising Swedish salesman Carl Wickman.
Derek Hitchner hopes to make top 10 in CRMC Championship
Minnesota golfer Derek Hitchner is playing in Brainerd.
7 hurt, 1 dead in campfire accident in St. Louis County
Seven people were injured and 1 died in a campfire accident in St. Louis County.
Missing homeless man from St. Cloud may be in Minneapolis, family says
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says Ma In Abdullahi Muse has not been in contact with his family since May 20 and that he normally stopped by their residence in St. Cloud on a weekly basis.
West Nile virus kills 2 in Wisconsin; Cases on the rise in Minnesota
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
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NWS confirms tornadoes touched down in 3 Minnesota counties
There were several reports of tornadoes on Thursday in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, including one picked up on traffic cameras just off Interstate 94 in Baldwin.
Donald Trump holds town hall in La Crosse, Wisconsin; Tulsi Gabbard moderates
Donald Trump campaigned Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin as the former president ramps up battleground state travel heading into the traditional Labor Day turn toward the fall election.
RFK Jr., Cornel West approved for ballot in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the presidential ballot, despite his request to be removed, and also rejected a Democratic attempt to oust independent candidate Cornel West.
Minnesota State Fair guests take refuge under misters amid heat wave
Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are seeking relief from water misters because of soaring late summer temperatures that also prompted some Midwestern schools to let out early or cancel sports practices.
Green Party candidate Jill Stein to remain on Wisconsin ballot
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
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Peggy Flanagan contemplates future as Tim Walz could become nation's VP
As Gov. Tim Walz spends much of his time campaigning across the nation, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is shouldering more responsibility.
Tim Walz makes stop at Minnesota State Fair
Gov. Tim Walz made a visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday after a string of campaign stops with Vice President Kamala Harris in recent weeks.
Trump's IVF pledge puts spotlight on treatment coverage debate in Minnesota
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
What is neurodivergence, which Tim Walz says is his son's "secret power"?
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son Gus, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
Libertarian congressional candidates removed from ballot in Iowa
Three Libertarian candidates in Iowa running for U.S. Congress will not be named on election ballots this November after a panel ruled they failed to comply with state law.
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Minnesota couple betting big on crickets as a food of the future
Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects.
Target's lower grocery prices pay off, providing 2nd quarter boost
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
Iconic St. Paul apartments are headed into foreclosure, leaving residents scrambling
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
Back-to-school shoppers hunt for deals at Mall of America
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
Viral Jolly Rancher TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns. Here's a doctor's warning.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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Motorist drives into St. Louis Park outdoor bar patio, killing 2
Two people are dead and at least three others are injured after a driver drove through an outside patio area in the west metro Sunday night.
St. Michael man enters Alford plea for 2022 standoff that lasted 45 hours
A 41-year-old man entered an Alford plea last week for his role in a nearly two-day-long standoff with police in a west metro suburb over two years ago.
Charges: Minneapolis woman kidnapped girl, 5, from grandmother's yard
Video allegedly shows the girl playing outside of her residence at 6:28 p.m. when a woman approaches and begins interacting with her. At 7:01 p.m., the woman is recorded picking up the girl and carrying her north.
Robbinsdale home catches fire shortly after man arrested
Police in the north metro say a home burst into flames shortly after officers arrested a man for refusing to leave it Saturday evening.
Mom charged in 2-year-old's fentanyl overdose death at homeless shelter
The woman was charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter for the May 28 death of her 2-year-old daughter at an emergency homeless shelter near downtown Minneapolis.
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Trump's IVF pledge puts spotlight on treatment coverage debate in Minnesota
Democrats in control of the state capitol have pushed for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans.
West Nile virus kills 2 in Wisconsin; Cases on the rise in Minnesota
The West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak.
Tim Walz says he's "proud" of son Gus, who lives with neurodivergence
In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral.
Trump says he wants government or insurance to pay for IVF treatments
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
As Boar's Head recall-linked death toll climbs, here's what to know
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
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Ryan Seacrest takes a spin as new host of "Wheel of Fortune"
After more than 40 years, the game show that's a TV institution has a new host, someone who's a broadcast institution himself: Ryan Seacrest, whose journey has taken him from tiny Dunwoody, Ga., to working with TV royalty Vanna White.
Mariah Carey reveals her mom, sister died on the same day
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally
Former President Donald Trump played the band's song "My Hero" when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday.
Taylor Swift addresses Vienna shows canceled over alleged terror plot
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
Here are all the songs on the DNC roll call playlist
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.