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Officials say several law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a "critical incident unfolding" in Benton County Thursday morning.
After months of calling for help, a homeless encampment on a man's property in south Minneapolis has been cleared.
Instead of seeing fall colors from your car, how about seeing them on the North Shore Scenic Railroad?
Two raccoons have been sent for testing and were discovered to have viral canine distemper, and that could get passed to your pet.
The Huronton was headed upbound on Lake Superior in heavy fog and smoke in 1923, and collided with a bulk freighter. Everyone made it aboard the freighter, but the Huronton wasn't seen again — until now.
More than 2,800 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza during and since the brutal Hamas attack on southern Israel Saturday, authorities on both sides said.
"The leaves have organic matter in them and they have some nutrients, so that gets added back into the lawn and that's beneficial to the grass," turf grass educator Maggie Reiter said.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have passed legislation that would limit transgender athletes' participation in high school and college sports and outlaw gender-affirming surgery on minors.
Event leaders say this decision will not impact their plans for the 2024 Hollidazzle.
"The leaves have organic matter in them and they have some nutrients, so that gets added back into the lawn and that's beneficial to the grass," turf grass educator Maggie Reiter said.
It's wild to think that just over a week ago winter clothing was nowhere to be seen because we were in the 90s.
Scott Endres is co-owner of Tangletown Gardens and says customers have been stopping in with some common questions about plants and the cold.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast.
A few years ago, WCCO's Jeff Wagner talked with experts and homeowners about how to best prepare their lawn for the winter season.
The Twins' season is over, the Vikings are in a slump, so let's play hockey. WCCO's Allen Henry catches up with Wild fans as they prepare for the home opener Thursday night against the Florida Panthers.
In a surprise move, Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of the race to become the next House Speaker.
Monica Joy Holley was shot and killed in St. Paul last week. WCCO's Jason Rantala sat down with her family to learn more about the incredible person she was.
With the Twins' postseason hopes dashed and the Vikings floundering, Minnesota sports fans' hopes now rest on the Wild. The team opens its season Thursday night.
José Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Marc-Andre Fleury arrived at Minnesota Wild training camp for a 20th season of NHL and wasn't ready to declare that this will be his last.
After yet another injury-plagued season, Byron Buxton is returning to the Minnesota Twins' roster as the team is on the brink of playoff elimination.
The Minnesota Vikings have officially placed superstar wideout Justin Jefferson on injured reserve, but his head coach described his expected stint away as "short-term."
"The leaves have organic matter in them and they have some nutrients, so that gets added back into the lawn and that's beneficial to the grass," turf grass educator Maggie Reiter said.
The physical card is not a requirement anymore.
"Seeing zero championships in 30 years for one team is actually not that anomalous," said statistics professor Vittorio Addona. "It might be hard to swallow."
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
WCCO's Reg Chapman speaks with a local task force made up of multiple nonprofits helping to provide resources to people struggling with opioid addiction.
When pandemic lockdowns halted travel, that also meant a pause on dozens of Make-A-Wish trips for young Minnesotans dealing with serious health issues.
Ashley Kilcher, with Make-A-Wish Minnesota, said the children and artists create beautiful pieces that get auctioned off at the annual gala to help support more wishes.
A synagogue in the west metro is asking the community to gather in solidarity with Israel following Hamas' attack that has killed more than 900 people, including 14 Americans.
The Dragon Divas practice up to three times a week, and as much fun as this is, it was a breast cancer diagnosis that brought them together.
This year's celebration is extra special because, for the first time ever, Minnesota is recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day as an official state holiday. The change was thanks to legislative action taken during this session.
Here are some approaches families can take if they are having trouble during the ADHD medication shortage.
Our sudden shift in temperatures is leading to some shuffling of the wardrobe, but the change is not as easy for some in the LGBTQ+ community.
We're reaching the peak season for jaw-dropping autumnal views around the state of Minnesota, and WCCO's viewers are sharing the best of the best.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
"The leaves have organic matter in them and they have some nutrients, so that gets added back into the lawn and that's beneficial to the grass," turf grass educator Maggie Reiter said.
WCCO's Reg Chapman speaks with a local task force made up of multiple nonprofits helping to provide resources to people struggling with opioid addiction.
A family wants justice after a teenage girl got killed in the crossfire.
Community organizers packed Minneapolis city hall on Thursday hoping to get leaders to dedicate some cold hard cash to help Minnesotans get their homes ready for colder weather.
"I tripped on one of those tension mats on the floor, the pot of pasta, boiling pasta poured down my front," Doran recalled. "It was like my body was being cooked."
Wildlife officials say a state record for biggest coho salmon that stood for more than half a century has been broken.
A suspect has been taken into custody hours after a shooting that injured five officers in Minnesota's Benton County Thursday morning.
The Huronton was headed upbound on Lake Superior in heavy fog and smoke in 1923, and collided with a bulk freighter. Everyone made it aboard the freighter, but the Huronton wasn't seen again — until now.
Instead of seeing fall colors from your car, how about seeing them on the North Shore Scenic Railroad?
The U.S. Attorney's Office says Caleb Vincent McLaughlin, of Pine City, pleaded guilty to five counts of soliciting, producing, receiving and distributing images of child pornography, as well as enticing a child to engage in illegal sexual activity.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly have passed legislation that would limit transgender athletes' participation in high school and college sports and outlaw gender-affirming surgery on minors.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader is refusing to back down from possibly impeaching a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice over her refusal to step aside in a redistricting case.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly are set to pass legislation that would bar transgender youth from obtaining gender-affirming surgery and limit transgender athletes' participation in sports.
Some western Wisconsin residents were advised to evacuate their homes Thursday morning after a FexEx truck transporting hazardous materials erupted in flames on Interstate 94, shutting down both lanes of traffic.
Wisconsin Republicans are moving closer toward a Senate floor vote on a bill that would address pollution from PFAS chemicals.
CBS News has reviewed internal law enforcement bulletins and security assessments sent in the last 48 hours warning domestic violent extremists are likely to mobilize in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader is refusing to back down from possibly impeaching a newly elected liberal state Supreme Court justice over her refusal to step aside in a redistricting case.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly are set to pass legislation that would bar transgender youth from obtaining gender-affirming surgery and limit transgender athletes' participation in sports.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
A new task force is considering changes to the governing structure of the Met Council following intense scrutiny of its management of the Southwest Light Rail project, which faces cost overruns and delays.
If you're shopping for health insurance, you could be a target for a scam. Industry leaders say it's the aftermath of what they call "Medicaid unwinding."
Event leaders say this decision will not impact their plans for the 2024 Hollidazzle.
The post-pandemic wedding boom may be winding down, but inflation is still driving up the cost of tying the knot. But there are still ways you can save.
In 2020, over 400 terabytes of sensitive data were stolen from Blackbaud, including social security numbers, payment card information and more.
What are quickly becoming a Minnesota tradition — the Ice Castles — will have a new home this winter.
WCCO's Reg Chapman speaks with a local task force made up of multiple nonprofits helping to provide resources to people struggling with opioid addiction.
A family wants justice after a teenage girl got killed in the crossfire.
Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary and Wellness Services posted on Facebook that their bike trailer "Big Blue" had been stolen from the Bancroft Elementary School parking lot on Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the shooting of five officers in Benton County a "horrific incident" that highlights the importance of public safety.
A man was fatally stabbed outside a south Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday evening, police said.
Employees plan to check the site's stock at least weekly, reloading supplies as needed. Eventually, the company hopes to expand the project throughout Minneapolis, asking for donations to make that hope a possibility.
When pandemic lockdowns halted travel, that also meant a pause on dozens of Make-A-Wish trips for young Minnesotans dealing with serious health issues.
Bird flu was confirmed Wednesday in a flock of 140,000 turkeys in central Minnesota, officials said.
Ashley Kilcher, with Make-A-Wish Minnesota, said the children and artists create beautiful pieces that get auctioned off at the annual gala to help support more wishes.
Soon, Minnesotans won't have to pay out of pocket for the testing.
Event leaders say this decision will not impact their plans for the 2024 Hollidazzle.
Voters in a small central Iowa city will decide in November whether to give their City Council more say over what books the public library can and can't offer.
Taylor Swift failed to make an appearance at the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon.
"I have a lot of other things that I would love to focus on, so I'm going to lock the door on the studio for a little bit."
A groundbreaking comedy is kicking off at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis this October. "For the People" is the first Native American-created play to hit the Guthrie Theater's big stage.