Minn., Wis. join states suing Trump admin over student visas
The administration has now canceled the visas of nearly 530 students, faculty and researchers across 88 colleges and universities.
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A warming Arctic is threatening the polar bear capital of the world
Churchill, Manitoba, the polar bear capital of the world, draws tourists, photographers and scientists from all over the world. But community members of this awe-inspiring destination are on edge as warming Arctic endangers polar bears and residents' way of life.
Police arrest "intruder" at UnitedHealthcare's Minnetonka campus
A suspect whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare's campus just west of the Twin Cities is in custody, authorities said.
Roseville church volunteer charged with sexually assaulting children
A volunteer at King of Kings Lutheran Church and School is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting four children between the ages of 4 and 6.
Paige Bueckers selected No. 1 by the Dallas Wings in WNBA draft
UConn star Paige Bueckers has been taken with the No. 1 pick overall in the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
Who did the Minnesota Lynx select in the 2025 WNBA draft?
The Minnesota Lynx have added several depth pieces to a group that narrowly missed out on a WNBA Championship last season.
Mets down Twins 5-1 at Target Field
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
More than $11k raised to preserve Minneapolis cougar that prowled Lowry Hill
Cam Winton will never forget the once-in-a-lifetime sighting: A cougar, caught on neighbors' cameras, prowling Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood in December 2023.
Man convicted of 2 charges, acquitted of 4 in fatal St. Paul shooting
A jury has convicted a 54-year-old man of two charges and acquitted him of four others in the 2023 St. Paul shooting that killed two men and injured three others.
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Saturday starts off dry as a warm front ushers in spotty storms
Saturday starts off dry, but may turn wet as a warm front moves through the area during the afternoon.
4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
GOES-East satellite giving meteorologists big forecasting edge
After launching in June 2024, a brand new weather satellite is finally up and running.
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WCCO digital update: Afternoon of April 14, 2025
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on April 14, 2025
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the weekend looks mostly dry and mild, though there's a chance of evening showers on Easter.
How do you make the perfect cup of coffee?
Jeff Wagner speaks with scientists and baristas to learn the art of the brew.
How basketball fans are reacting to the WNBA Draft
Lynx fans packed Target Center to watch Paige Bueckers and the draft.
How a cougar is being preserved for future generations
A community worked to preserve a cougar that was caught on cameras prowling a Minneapolis neighborhood in 2023.
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Mets down Twins 5-1 at Target Field
Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1.
Who did the Minnesota Lynx select in the 2025 WNBA draft?
The Minnesota Lynx have added several depth pieces to a group that narrowly missed out on a WNBA Championship last season.
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 Wild rookie Zeev Buium preparing for potential NHL debut
Zeev Buium went from the Frozen Four to, a few days later, joining the Minnesota Wild and a potential playoff push.
Women's hockey league shatter records, growing the game for young girls
Only in its second season, the Professional Women's Hockey League is shattering records for women's sports and showing that women's hockey has a place in the sports ecosphere.
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Is marriage good for your health?
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Are humans getting taller?
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
What should you do if you accidentally hit send on the wrong message?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
How much protein is recommended in a day?
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.
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Mom raises awareness of AFE after near-death experience
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett, Cheap Trick and Ludacris to headline Taste of Minnesota
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Budget cuts at Chelsea Heights leave students without arts, music programs
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.
Sisters with sickle cell disease see relief thanks to Make-A-Wish
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.
Student calls EMS from bus radio as driver has medical emergency
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.
Bethel University students help small town rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
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.
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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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More than $11k raised to preserve Minneapolis cougar that prowled Lowry Hill
Cam Winton will never forget the once-in-a-lifetime sighting: A cougar, caught on neighbors' cameras, prowling Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood in December 2023.
Roseville church volunteer charged with sexually assaulting children
A volunteer at King of Kings Lutheran Church and School is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting four children between the ages of 4 and 6.
Federal land in Minneapolis being transferred back to Dakota stewardship
Federal land near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam is set to be transferred to Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, a Dakota-led organization, by the end of 2026.
Minnesota rescue struggling to stay afloat as vet bills pile up
A foster-based Minnesota animal rescue needs help to continue their work due to mounting veterinary bills.
"Black Lives Matter" posters taken down at Lakeville schools
Lakeville schools have taken down "Black Lives Matter" posters at district facilities and have agreed to a settlement on a lawsuit over the signs, according to the district.
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Minnesota county's landfill now using game-changing "WARP" system
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
Police: Teen run over while playing "Nerf Wars"
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
Central Minnesota man crafts unique sculptures from old farm equipment
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
46-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash near Hibbing
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults found dead inside Waite Park home
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
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4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
How Keystone Pipeline spill could impact gas prices
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
Wisconsin prosecutor accused of threatening judges
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
Man, 33, charged in crash that killed Twin Cities restaurateur
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
Inspired by late mother, Wisconsin man rides Peloton to fight Parkinson's
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
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St. Paul's Vista Village in jeopardy after federal housing grant freeze
Vista Village in St. Paul was set to undergo significant upgrades, but now its future hangs in the balance.
Minnesota affordable housing option in jeopardy as federal housing grants frozen
A Minnesota affordable housing option could be in jeopardy. St. Paul city leaders say a freeze on federal housing grants is threatening buildings across the country.
Emily Koski ends Minneapolis mayoral campaign
Minneapolis City Councilmember Emily Koski ended her mayoral campaign Monday, citing the burdens of fundraising and the "toxicity of local politics."
El Salvador's Bukele says he won't return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said "of course I'm not going to do it" about returning Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man deported to an El Salvadoran prison.
Minn., Wis. join states suing Trump admin over student visas
The administration has now canceled the visas of nearly 530 students, faculty and researchers across 88 colleges and universities.
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Historic Dairy Queen in Roseville will soon house new ice cream shop
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
How Keystone Pipeline spill could impact gas prices
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
MSP runway construction may alter metro flight patterns this spring, summer
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Minnesota businesses brace as Trump increases China tariffs
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
Dashboard tracks federal cuts impacting Minnesota
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
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Roseville church volunteer charged with sexually assaulting children
A volunteer at King of Kings Lutheran Church and School is facing criminal charges after being accused of sexually assaulting four children between the ages of 4 and 6.
Man convicted of 2 charges, acquitted of 4 in fatal St. Paul shooting
A jury has convicted a 54-year-old man of two charges and acquitted him of four others in the 2023 St. Paul shooting that killed two men and injured three others.
Judge dismisses charge against man accused of impersonating ICE officer
A North Dakota judge has dismissed a charge against a man accused of impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
Police arrest "intruder" at UnitedHealthcare's Minnetonka campus
A suspect whose presence prompted a large police response at UnitedHealthcare's campus just west of the Twin Cities is in custody, authorities said.
Audio leak shows AG Ellison's vow to group including now-convicted fraudsters
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
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Minnesota county's landfill now using game-changing "WARP" system
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind system in the United States, a western Minnesota county says it has kept PFAS and other contaminants from getting into the environment.
Mom raises awareness of AFE after near-death experience
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Over 200 Minnesota physicians certified as first to unionize in state
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
Woman believed to be the only person with unnamed genetic disorder
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
Are wait times increasing for emergency responders to arrive?
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
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The Avett Brothers booked for Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
Cannes Film Festival unveils full list of 2025 competition titles
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Mpls. natives Atmosphere set to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, star of original "Dennis the Menace" TV series, dies at 73
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.