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It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
Before severe weather hits, it's important for your family to have an emergency plan and to practice it annually. Check out our Tornado Preparedness Kit.
Here's your guide to celebrating Pride in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has released its latest air quality forecast for the summer season.
A deputy in southwestern Minnesota is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash over the weekend.
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."
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.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature would require local governments to work with federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's administration vows the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
This March, WCCO-TV is honored to partner with Merrick Community Services for the Fill That Truck Food Drive.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
From the Twin Cities to the North Shore, here are the holiday tree lightings and parades in 2024 in the Twin Cities and in Greater Minnesota.
At Wonderland Mushroom Dispensary on Grand Avenue, several types of fungi fill the store.
Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said.
Hamoudi Sabri, who transformed his commercial parking lot into an encampment for those experiencing homelessness, believes it is a humanitarian crisis that the city continues to ignore.
Residents of Eagan, Minnesota, received a state warning about elevated lead emissions coming from a battery recycling business in July.
The crash happened at approximately 6:40 p.m. near the intersection of Westminster and Maryland Avenue.
Blaine will be busy all week and into the weekend as they host the seventh annual 3M Open Golf Tournament as part of the PGA Tour.
A guilty verdict for one state senator and the sudden death of another could reshape who's in charge in the Minnesota Senate.
Asad Abshir pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering. He is the 48th defendant to be convicted in what prosecutors have called the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
A 51-year-old Elk River man is accused of shooting into the Sherburne County Government Center on Saturday and attacking three people in the parking lot.
A central Minnesota man pleaded guilty to killing his wife while their children were in the house, but says he doesn't remember the crime due to a lack of medication and sleep.
WCCO Investigates is looking at safety on the roads, and how local law enforcement train for a PIT maneuver, after a recent high-speed chase through the streets of Ramsey County.
Two people were found dead in central Minnesota Friday morning in what authorities say was a murder-suicide.
Police in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are searching for a woman who went missing near the Mississippi River in the early morning hours on Sunday.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a commercial vehicle motorist was driving slowly on the shoulder of eastbound I-94 in Dunn County, near Menomonie, around 11 a.m. when it was struck from behind by another commercial vehicle.
Authorities in western Wisconsin are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened Saturday within minutes of each other.
A sign outside the main gate of the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Faribault warns of security dogs, but a special litter of Labrador puppies inside the fences that are providing inmates with a different kind of personal safety.
A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.
The Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery was established by Junior League women who realized there was nowhere to turn when parents were in crisis and needed help caring for their kids.
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
A Spooner, Wisconsin teenager had a dream of operating his own bait shop this summer. But two weeks after he opened, Max McKinney's business was shut down due to zoning laws.
Abang Yoli's chef Jamie Yoo didn't know until he was a teenager that he wanted to be in a kitchen.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
A guilty verdict for one state senator and the sudden death of another could reshape who's in charge in the Minnesota Senate.
A guilty verdict for one state senator and the sudden death of another could reshape who's in charge at the Minnesota State Capitol. As WCCO's Caroline Cummings reports, that means control of the closely divided Senate is back up for grabs.
A survivor of the Minnesota lawmaker attacks is speaking out in his first interview since the shootings that shocked the country.
House lawmakers will head home until September after GOP leaders refuse to hold a vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
After 37 years in St. Paul's skyway system, Pino's Pizzeria was forced to shut its doors this spring when the building was condemned. But this week, the family-run business reopened just across the street, with a new space, a renewed energy and the same old soul.
The Twin Cities have seen some big losses in the local food scene recently. Since the start of June, four popular restaurants have announced they're closing their doors.
The store and pharmacy located at 1440 University Ave. West will close to the public on Aug. 2.
The window for Minnesotans to apply for a state-funded e-bike rebate will open later this month.
According to a report by Coresight Research, 62% of shoppers say they'll begin back-to-school shopping before August, up over 8 percentage points from last year.
Court documents say the men were prolific drug traffickers for the Highs street gang, selling fentanyl at the intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in north Minneapolis.
Deputies have described a home where a 6-month-old child died earlier this month as extremely dirty. The Big Lake Police Department confirmed that officers had been called for welfare checks at that home twice in the past year and a half.
Asad Abshir pleaded guilty to one count of money laundering. He is the 48th defendant to be convicted in what prosecutors have called the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
A survivor of the Minnesota lawmaker attacks is speaking out in his first interview since the shootings that shocked the country.
A 51-year-old Elk River man is accused of shooting into the Sherburne County Government Center on Saturday and attacking three people in the parking lot.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
Deputies have described a home where a 6-month-old child died earlier this month as extremely dirty. The Big Lake Police Department confirmed that officers had been called for welfare checks at that home twice in the past year and a half.
New research published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities suggests kids who get smartphones before age 13 face significantly higher risks of mental health problems.
"It's incredibly alarming. They're using it to optimize the amount of time they need to spend sun tanning and getting as dark as possible," said Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, a pediatric dermatologist with M Health Fairview.
The event raised more than $100,000 to create a new sensory suite with a gym for active engagement and a calming room for soothing regulation.
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
Katy Perry powered through a midair prop malfunction during her concert in San Francisco, California, on Friday night.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
The three-day Minnesota Yacht Club Festival takes center stage in downtown St. Paul on Friday. This summer's headliners include Green Day and Hozier and tickets are still available.
A young Minnesota athlete preparing for the Special Olympics shares a special bond over superheroes with his father. Mike Max introduces the Lepel family.
Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 19 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx dominated the middle quarters in a 91-68 win over Chicago Sky, improving to 13-0 in home games.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling sports governing bodies it has an "obligation to comply" with federal policy.
The Minnesota Vikings have been motivated by a "more is required" mantra in light of their lopsided loss that bounced a 14-win team from the playoffs.
Blaine will be busy all week and into the weekend as they host the seventh annual 3M Open Golf Tournament as part of the PGA Tour.
The federal government assigned a public defender, Kimberly Sharkey, who is an experienced death penalty attorney based in Nevada, to help defend Boelter.
Vance Boelter is accused of stalking and murdering Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures.
Minnesotans are more frustrated than normal as an increased road construction season forces delays and closures. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Anne Meyer with Minnesota Department of Transportation to answer your burning construction questions.
Until now, polls have shown the majority of Americans support the president's hard-line position, but a new Gallup poll indicates attitudes are shifting.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
Georgia is known for growing peaches, Florida for oranges. But what about Minnesota?
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there's a chance for severe weather tomorrow for the Twin Cities.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be warm with scattered storms throughout the day.
Heat and humidity return to Minnesota on Tuesday, and parts of the state are in for scattered thunderstorms, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says severe storms with damaging winds and possible hail are expected to form in parts of Minnesota Tuesday evening and continue into Wednesday morning.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there's a chance for severe weather tomorrow for the Twin Cities.
For some of us, crying is a welcome human experience, while others fight back tears. But is crying actually good for you? In Good Question, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains how tears are made and what happens in our bodies after they fall.
A Wisconsin college community is searching for a grad student who disappeared over the weekend.
The city gave a property owner 48 hours to comply with instructions to clear a homeless encampment on one of his lots, but the owner says he's offering shelter to people with nowhere to go. Our Ubah Ali talks with those in need and city leaders about the safety concerns.
Two St. Paul officers and another driver are recovering after a crash tonight.