5 Minnesota Students Making The North Star State Proud

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to celebrate local star students making a big impact in their communities.

MN Bridge At High Risk Of Collapse If Hit By Ship, New Study Shows

The study, sparked by the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, ranks the vulnerability of the nation’s bridges.

"No Viable Path" For Trash Collection After St. Paul Council Blocks Site Plans

Carter says the city is "in crisis" after the city council unanimously voted to block plans for FCC Environmental's dispatch center.

Minnesota Protesters Rally Against Trump's USPS Privatization Plans

Privatizing the USPS could dramatically change the way Americans receive online purchases and prescription drugs by mail.

Sartell Police Officers Help Deliver Baby 'Patience'

Three police officers in Sartell, Minnesota found themselves responding 911 call for a woman in labor Friday morning.

Dubai Chocolate Has Made Its Way To Columbia Heights, Minnesota

It's a rich milk chocolate bar filled with pistachio butter and katafi dough. A pack of two bars will cost you about $10.

Uncle Of Ex-Minnesota Senator Charged With Soliciting Minor Says Threats Pouring Into Family Business

Rusty Eichorn told WCCO the news about his nephew is devastating, and threats to his outdoor and hunting shop just add insult to injury.

More Egg Product Seizures Than Fentanyl Seizures At The Border So Far This Year

The rise in egg interceptions comes as the U.S. continues to battle an outbreak of avian flu that has devastated the poultry industry.

Minnesota Family With Six Children Born With Down Syndrome Advocates For Community

The Spring family of Hutchinson, Minnesota, is the subject of two documentaries, as six of their 12 children were born with Down syndrome.

Helmet Saved Life Of 3-Year-Old Trapped Under Car In Eagan, Relatives Say

A toddler is still in the hospital after a car backed over him Monday. They say the helmet he was wearing saved his life.

2 MN Campgrounds Ranked Among Best In U.S. In New Report

The 2025 Campspot Awards honor everything from hidden gems to luxury glamping and resort-style camping.

Violence Interrupter Contracts Withdrawn In Minneapolis After Alleged Threats And Gun Charges

The move comes after council members said the pastor threatened them, and one of his team members ended up behind bars.

MN Student 'Person Of Interest' In Woman’s Disappearance Abroad

A Minnesota college student is a person of interest in Sudiksha Konanki’s disappearance from a Dominican Republic resort.

Minnesota Professor Says Trump's Plan To Invoke Alien Enemies Act Of 1798 "Sidesteps" Immigration Laws

Since the U.S. is not at war, it would have to be determined that a country is either carrying out or threatening an invasion.

Weather Officials Warn Additional NOAA Job Cuts Could Put "Communities In Harm's Way"

It's a good problem when Dakota County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is empty, but emergency manager Kelly Miller is always on call.

Why The Maple Syrup Industry Is Under Threat From Climate Change

The sap flows much earlier, and gets boiled earlier, than what Greene's father recorded in his annual syrup log when he ran operations.

Aspiring Homeowners Struggling As Down Payments, Closing Costs Present Obstacles

Home sales in the Twin Cities and statewide are down about 5% year to year, according to the latest reports.

Vikings' Harrison Smith Agrees To Terms To Return For 14th Season With Minnesota

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the one-year deal is worth up to $14 million with a base of $10.25 million.

Electric Fetus Owners Say Franklin Avenue Redesign Will Hurt Business

For more than 55 years, Electric Fetus has stood as a Twin Cities record store landmark along Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.

Apple Valley Man Dragged Victim With Car During Drug Sale In Bloomington, Charges Allege

A Twin Cities metro man is facing a murder charge in connection to an alleged drug sale that turned deadly on Thursday night.

David Gottfried Wins District 40B Special Election, Minnesota House Now Tied

"As a proud Minnesotan, I'm honored to congratulate David Gottfried on his crucial special election victory," DFL Chair Ken Martin said.

University Of Minnesota Working To Make Washington Avenue Bridge Safer

The Washington Avenue bridge connects Gophers from both sides of the University of Minnesota.

Ukrainian Refugees In Minnesota Cautiously Hopeful Ceasefire Deal Will Bring Peace

"I'm grateful that my child is here, but I believe all Ukrainians deserve safety," Ukrainian refugee Mariia Hural said.

Spring Break Is Fast Approaching. Where Did The Annual Tradition Come From?

Both students and parents, who WCCO talked with, highlighted the much-needed brain break that comes with the extended time off.

St. Paul's Alliance Bank Center Gives Tenants 48 Hours To Vacate, Frustrating And Shocking Business Owners

Its lender, Royal Credit Union, did not show any interest in providing additional funding for the building.

Twin Cities Basketball Standout Maddyn Greenway Aiming For The Record Books

Maddyn Greenway is one of the best girls basketball players Minnesota's ever seen.

Northfield Radio Station Turns To Listeners To Help Save Its Broadcast Tower

For 56 years, KYMN has been the area's only radio source for hometown news and high school sports broadcasts.

Friends Say 3 Fathers Believed Dead In Alaska Avalanche "Lived For Their Kids"

Close friends are opening up about the impact and legacy of three fathers who died in an avalanche while skiing in Alaska last week.

Ontario Hits MN With 25% Electricity Tariff: Here's What That Means

Will Minnesotans see an increase to their electric bills? Here's what to know:

Downtown St. Paul Lunds & Byerlys To Close, Citing Staffing And Financial Challenges

The Twin Cities-based grocery chain announced Friday it intends to shutter the location at 115 East 10th St. on March 26.

St. Paul Preparing For Massive Month In Sports And Entertainment

"We've got 67 concerts, 35 sporting events, 32 comedy shows, plus St. Patrick's Day," said Joe Spencer of the Downtown Alliance.

Woman Dies In St. Paul Fire Believed To Be Intentionally Set, Officials Say

Inside the apartment, firefighters found a woman with critical burn injuries. At the time, she was taken to a local burn unit.

MN Farmers Union Pres. Slams Tariffs: Farmers’ Livelihood 'Not A Game'

Minnesota farmers "don’t need this on their plates," MFU President Gary Wertish told Patch on Friday.

FBI Finds "No Threat" After Sun Country Flight From Minneapolis Diverted To Texas

"We apologize to our passengers and all those affected but safety and security are our highest priorities," a spokesperson said.

Sun Country Flight From Minneapolis To Mazatlan Diverted Due To "Security Concern," Officials Say

According to FlightAware, the flight departed from Minneapolis at 2:21 p.m. CST and landed in El Paso at 4:25 p.m. MST.

University Of Minnesota Senior Shows Off Snow-Clearing Robot

It was the perfect test for the latest version of University of Minnesota senior Max Minakov's snow-clearing robot named Nivoso.

Minnesota Group Dedicates Itself To Helping Undocumented Immigrants During Time Of Uncertainty

The arrests and the raids are happening in every state, including Minnesota, where an estimated 100,000 undocumented people are living.

Minnesota Farmers Say President Trump's Tariffs Will Have Big Impacts

In 2023, the US exported nearly $90 billion dollars in agricultural products to Canada, Mexico and China.

How The Architect Behind Minnesota's St. John's Abbey Church Inspired "The Brutalist"

The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired by the Abbey's church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with the architect.

Thousands In Metro Area Without Power Wednesday Morning Due To Spring Snowstorm

Thousands of people in Minnesota are without power Wednesday morning as a spring snowstorm brought several inches of snow to the area.