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US Bank Stadium will be rocking this coming Sunday when the undefeated Vikings take the field against the Indianapolis Colts. While their record remains perfect, the team itself is far from that.
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason has been designated for return from injured reserve to open his window for practicing with the team.
University of Minnesota Gophers women's basketball star Tori McKinney will miss the entire season because of a knee injury suffered last week in practice, coach Dawn Plitzuweit announced on Monday.
Low temperatures will rise each day in the Twin Cities through Friday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. High temps will be in the 60s or 70s through the rest of the workweek.
Rows of purple candles lit up a swell of support for domestic violence survivors in St. Paul on Monday evening. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Oct. 1 proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Ashley Grams explains why advocates say that help is more important than ever.
A teenager accused of planning a terror attack at the Mall of America. A judge ruled that the 18-year-old will stay behind bars while his case plays out in federal court. Earlier this month, investigators arrested Sheikhdoon Mohamud after he bought an assault rifle from an undercover informant. Mohamud's attorneys…
Cooler weather will eventually arrive in Minnesota and that means boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles begin to look for sheltered places for the winter. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Jeff Wagner show why you're seeing so many of them.
More than 40 law enforcement agencies are teaming up to combat a rise in gang violence. Authorities say several recent shootings are tied to Somali gangs. Jason Rantala shows how the BCA says it all boils down to communication.
The two major candidates for Minnesota governor took to the debate stage for the first time on Monday. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth clashed over the state’s fraud scandals and how to move forward with data center developments. Esme Murphy reports.
A Bloomington, Minnesota, man who sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl was sentenced Monday to four years in prison.
The Minneapolis Rowing Club competition team is so strong that several rowers have competed on the world stage.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, police officer who repeatedly entered a Cub Foods overnight to steal merchandise pleaded guilty Monday.
Rising energy bills have Minnesota households looking for ways to save.
St. Paul city employees took part in an opportunity to spruce up a part of the historic Rondo neighborhood.
What started in 1877 as a strictly men’s club is now mostly run by women.
City and county employees joined community volunteers Monday to plant trees at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, helping transform an open grassy area into a greener gathering space.
An attorney for the U.S. government shared more than a dozen exhibits of evidence in court from text messages to TikTok posts.
A new report finds wider use of heat pumps could help lower electricity rates statewide -- potentially benefiting even homeowners who don't install one.
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month making it the perfect time to re-evaluate your safety protocols at home.
Justin Halverson with Great Waters Financial shares about the 3.6% increase in social security benefits that will kick in next year.
Minnesota wills tay dry until at least Saturday, NEXT Weather Meteorologists say.
A dozen pop-up events will encourage Minneapolis residents to vote early before the Nov. 3 election.
The two major candidates for Minnesota governor took the debate stage for the first time on Monday in Brainerd.
A ridge of high pressure keeps the jet stream and cold air to the north, WCCO’s meteorologist says. Highs reach nearly 70 in the Twin Cities Wednesday, the mid 70s Thursday and close to 80 in parts of south central Minnesota.
Nearly 2,400 people were arrested and almost 1,000 police officers injured during Saturday’s nationwide protests over living costs and public services, according to France’s Interior Ministry. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked prefects for partial curfews.
A 42-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a combine in Sand Creek Township, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon, the Scott County Sheriff's Office said.
Mayor Jacob Frey and Secretary of State Steve Simon kicked off the pop-up program, aimed at taking voting into neighborhoods. Election Day is Nov. 3.
Minneapolis is expanding early voting opportunities with 12 pop-up locations opening across the city.
A man and his 18-year-old daughter were killed Friday afternoon in an ATV crash in northeastern Minnesota, according to the Aitkin County Sheriff's Office.
Tom Letness bought the Columbia Heights theater in 1998, restored it and installed the Wurlitzer organ, according to the theater's website. The Heights, which opened in 1926, turns 100 this year.
A new investigation offers a different account of what might have happened the night O.J. Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were stabbed to death.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the effort will operate under the state's Crime Gun Intelligence Center, which meets biweekly and will move to weekly. Federal partners and dozens of police departments and sheriff's offices across the metro are involved.
The Heights, the Twin Cities’ longest continuously operating movie theater, opened in 1926 and still shows films in 35mm and 70mm. Moviegoers say its old-theater feel, live organ music and classic red curtains are what keep them coming back.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured and a man dead.
Cynthia Smith of CynCity Tours says the 90-minute tour covers the depot’s history, areas closed to the public and haunted sites in Lowertown. Union Depot marketing manager Amy Strada says all the activities are free, and fall kicks off the depot’s busiest season.
The tour’s final weekend, Oct. 23 to 25 from noon to 6 p.m., adds four remodeled homes to the lineup. A ticket is required for each home, and part of ticket proceeds support Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s housing work.
A west-to-east flow is keeping colder air to the north, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says, and warmth building through the Rockies should push temperatures above average toward the end of the week. Cooler air may not return until early next week.
A USA Today reporter found no difference in flavor in Mars’ new naturally colored candies, sold only on Amazon since August. Starburst looked the most different, with a lighter, chalkier pink. Skittles kept their colors, and the dye-free M&M’s lose their blue and brown pieces.
Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal, Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Sunday night.
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider the constitutionality of a nearly 160-year-old federal ban on distilling liquor at home.
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that destroyed a house and its detached garage overnight Sunday in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
An 18-year-old man accused of plotting a terror attack at Minnesota's Mall of America made an appearance Monday morning in federal court, two weeks after his arrest by federal agents.
President Trump is teasing a campaign stop in Minnesota, a move that experts say could end up doing more harm than good for candidates running in statewide races.
At 5 feet 9 inches, Riley Schwellenbach's not usually a jump ball target, but he's a threat everywhere else.
More than 40 local, state, and federal agencies say they have agreed to an outline to address recent gang violence cases, and found additional resources for responding.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a home and attached garage overnight Sunday in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Former President Barack Obama is criticizing the Justice Department's actions against Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, plus more of the day’s top stories.
It's Halloween all month long at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, with themed activities thrilling visitors of all ages.
An 18-year-old accused of plotting a terror attack at the Mall of America is expected in federal court Monday.
To celebrate the Heights Theater's 100th birthday, the city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, dedicated Oct. 8 as Columbia Heights Theater Day.
At 5 feet 9 inches, Riley Schwellenbach's not usually a jump ball target, but he's a threat everywhere else.
Earlier this week, President Trump endorsed Michele Tafoya, but her reaction to the endorsement is less than enthusiastic.
President Donald Trump is teasing a campaign stop in Minnesota ahead of the midterms, a move that experts say could end up doing more harm than good for candidates running in statewide races.
Conditions will be dry and warm through Thursday in the Twin Cities.
The warm dry stretch continues Monday in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Earlier this week, President Trump endorsed Michele Tafoya, but her reaction to the endorsement is less than enthusiastic.
More than a year after a water main break destroyed most of its inventory, Paperback Exchange is preparing to reopen in a new location just steps away from the bookstore's longtime home at 50th Street and Penn Avenue South.
For the 7th year, a St. Paul neighborhood was transformed into an open-air gallery celebrating art, community and the earth.
A man was hurt after being hit by a car in Maplewood.
Sixteen-year-old Elena Perfect was born with a rare blood disorder. She had to get transfusions just to survive. Now, she and her family host a blood drive every year.
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that destroyed a house and garage in St. Louis Park.
A south Minneapolis bookstore has found a new home. After devastating flooding closed several businesses at 50th and Penn more than a year and a half ago. Our Jason Rantala shows us, they didn't have to look far for the new location.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest forecast.
Since the First Step Act was signed into law in 2018, efforts have been made to reduce the size of federal prisons. Students at St. Thomas School of Law are helping that effort, assisting prisoners with submitting clemency applications.
Since the First Step Act was signed into law in 2018, efforts have been made to reduce the size of federal prisons. Students at St. Thomas are helping that effort by assisting prisoners with submitting clemency applications. A student told Frankie McLister, it's work that'll impact his life forever.
A south Minneapolis staple that made headlines after offering free meals in response to Operation Metro Surge will be closing its doors.
According to court records, a judge sentenced 20-year-old Rakai Eugene Davis to 23 years in prison, followed by lifetime conditional release.
Tara, a woman who is visually impaired and loves to listen to Vikings Radio, got a surprise visit from Paul Allen and did several TOUCHDOWN calls with him!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is a new option coming for those who need help understanding their personal risk of diagnosis. Dr. Lisa Hamilton with Minnesota Oncology joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.
Here are the latest updates and headlines from WCCO.com.
Organizers estimated that around 5,000 people attended the rally in downtown Minneapolis at The Commons park.
Organizers say more than 5,000 people attended the No Kings rally in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday. As our Conor Wight shows us, it wasn't just about protest, but action at the polls.
Canada's defense minister said four service members were killed, and dozens of others were hospitalized, after a wildfire swept through at a military base in Alberta.
One of the closest midterm elections this year is turning out to be the Minnesota race for the U.S. Senate. According to the site Real Clear Politics, the average of recent polls has DFL Lt. Governor Flanagan just 2.8 percentage points ahead of Republican Michele Tafoya. Esme Murphy talked with Tafoya on WCCO Sunday…
WCCO meteorologist Mace Michaels has the latest forecast for Minnesota.
Trysten Mullis was 13 when he found his mother Amy Mullis impaled with a corn rake at the family's Iowa farm. In an exclusive interview, the now 21-year-old is speaking out about what he says he witnessed, determined to overturn his father Todd's murder conviction.
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.
During a CBS News town hall, a man whose wife was killed in the early hours of the U.S.-Iran war pressed Vice President JD Vance on "mistakes" and "fundamental failures."
In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran will pay dividends in the future.
Marcus Caldeira scored in the 86th minute and Minnesota United ended St. Louis City's 19-match unbeaten streak with a 3-2 victory.
For the 25th year, future Minnesota beef farmers are taking over the State Fairgrounds for the annual Minnesota Beef Expo.
Meteorologist Katie Steiner breaks down our late October warmup.
For the 25th year, future Minnesota beef farmers are taking over the State Fairgrounds for the annual Minnesota Beef Expo. This year, an expo leader says, is not like many in years past. For farmers, they've been some of the most profitable. A triple whammy of high demand, shrinking supply and drought deflated herds…
Omar's attorneys asked the government to immediately return the congresswoman's property, and also demanded all video and audio recordings of the search be preserved.
The St. Paul art crawl, the longest-running art crawl in the country, is taking place all weekend long in St. Paul.
Minnesotans can learn all about woodworking today at the 7th annual woodworking expo.
It's spooky season and the perfect time to find a new spooky book. The boodcurdling book bash is today in Bloomington.
The Minnesota State Fair Grounds will host the Minnesota beef expo this weekend.
Reg Chapman updates on the news of the day.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso is tracking lots of sunshine and a warm up through the next week.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is determined to lead his team to an NBA championship.
The Wayzata, Minnesota, community is mourning the sudden loss of 56-year-old Allan Christopherson, a longtime teacher and coach at Wayzata High School.
Temperatures will dip to the 30s in much of Minnesota between Friday night and early Saturday before warming to the 50s and 60s, NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
A Minnesota man is accused of killing his father, Allan Christopherson, at the family's Wisconsin cabin. WCCO's Ashley Grams shares how Allan Christopherson impacted decades of students in Wayzata.
The candidates for Minnesota attorney general faced each other in a debate on Almanac, a public affairs show produced by Twin Cities PBS. Democratic incumbent Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican candidate Ron Schutz touched on a variety of topics, including Ellison's actions during Operation Metro Surge.
The FBI is looking into a letter containing a suspicious substance sent to the office of U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison in Minnesota on Friday. As Conor Wight reports, the incident is part of a trend across the country.
The only family-owned grocery store in Hopkins, Minnesota, says it's in danger of closing up shop. Owners say sales have struggled since Operation Metro Surge.
The suspect, a former student at the school, fired as many as 15 rounds during the shooting, police said, and another 44 rounds of ammunition were located at the scene.
Chief Axel Henry says he reported Mayor Kaohly Her's conduct, then was cut out of decisions and had records withheld, according to his new lawsuit.