Jeremy Messersmith Gives Cheeky Nod To "Greatest Mall In History" In New Song "The Mall Of America"

The self-described "60s samba" theme really does sound like something you'd hear pumping through the speakers at a mall in the 80s and 90s.

MN Social Security Retirement Age To Change In 2025

The full retirement age will rise in January to match a growing expected lifespan, according to a law passed in 1983.

Closest State House Race With Missing Ballots Wraps Up Day One Of Election Trial

Aaron Paul is asking the judge to invalidate the results of the election due to this error.

Randy Moss Shown The Love During Vikings' Win Over Bears: "We Love You Randy"

"We love you Randy!" Jefferson shouted toward the ESPN camera as he formed the shape of a heart with his fingers in front of his chest.

How To Watch: Adam Fravel To Be Sentenced In Madeline Kingsbury's Murder

Family and friends of Kingsbury and Fravel are expected to give emotional victim impact statements on Tuesday before he is sentenced.

Satanists' Holiday Display At Minnesota Capitol Sparks Outrage

The Minnesota Satanists put up its holiday display at the Capitol Building in St. Paul over the weekend.

Child Exploitation Charges Filed Against Minnesota Man Highlight Need To Talk To Kids About Online Safety

The charges against Samuel Snell of Inver Grove Heights are disturbing and they highlight the risks for children on Discord.

Buck Hill Hosts Inaugural Cancer Fundraising Event On The Slopes In Honor Of Late Employee

"I'm a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma survivor. I was diagnosed in 2009, and I finished chemo in 2011," said Kalaytowicz.

Controlled Hunt At Afton State Park Aims To Contain Deer Population

"When you shoot, it's just a big cloud of smoke so sometimes you don't even know if you hit the deer," said Steve Schutz.

Man Who Allegedly Left Gun In Kitchen Faces Manslaughter Charge In 3-Year-Old's Shooting Death

A Minneapolis man faces a manslaughter charge after a 3-year-old allegedly grabbed the man's gun and fatally shot himself.

Minnesota's 2024 Ice Fishing Season Looking Much Better Than Last Year's

This winter is already shaping up to be colder and icier than last winter and that's a good thing for ice fishing.

Andrew Luger Reflects On Time As U.S. Attorney In Minnesota Before Leaving Office

Luger sat down with WCCO's Reg Chapman to reflect on the work he's done to put gang members behind bars.

Restaurants Open And Closed For Christmas 2024 In MN

Several chains are open in Minnesota on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or both.

Bones In Wood Stove, Ash Heap Found Amid Animal MN Abuse Investigation

Two Minnesotans are accused of animal cruelty after deputies said they found dogs and cats living in extremely unsainiatary conditions.

Lawsuit Filed By ACLU Of Minnesota Accuses Otter Tail County Jail Of Human Rights Violations

Defendants in the lawsuit include multiple correctional officers at the Otter Tail County Jail.

Hope Walz, Gov. Tim Walz's Daughter, Says Joe Rogan Fandom Is "Red Flag" In Her Dating "Litmus Test"

"It's literally never failed us. And at this point, it's like the first thing we do when someone starts talking to a new person, Walz said.

Charlie Boike, Minnesota Teen Killed In Crash, To Be Honored With Hockey Training Center

The teen, known for his empathy and athleticism, spent many days at Omni Training Facility in Waite Park.

Minnesota Ice Festival Returning After Warm Winter Caused Cancelation Last Year

"Feeling very optimistic this year which feels good. Last year we had our blinders on a bit," Minnesota Ice CEO Robbie Harrell said.

What's The Best Way To Study For An Exam?

Finals exams are just hours away. Papers are due. Alas, finding urgency to act sometimes requires pressure.

Minnesota Businesses Thrive Off Of Vikings Successful Season So Far

Bill Murray, the owner of the Corner Bar, says he sees the biggest spike in sales post-Vikings wins.

What Is "Cuffing Season"?

Why do people seek relationships during winter, when the cold and snow settle over Minnesota?

Americans Are Paying More Than Ever For Health Insurance. Denials Add To Their Pain.

In 2024, the average health insurance premium for families carried a price tag of $25,572 per year.

Pizza Delivery Driver Had Car Stolen Friday

Liam O'Rourke has been a driver for about three years and says he's never had a frightening situation like this happen to him.

Allina Nurses' Frustration Grows As Workplace Violence Continues

WCCO reached out to OSHA Investigators about the number of violent incidents but did not hear back.

Outdoor Latino Minnesota Is Teaching Skiing To A Whole New Community

"What I like about the event is that you don't even have to be good at skiing but you can still enjoy skiing, said attendee Lucia Rosso.

Above-Average Temps In The Twin Cities As Storm Could Bring Foot Of Snow To Arrowhead

Only a few snow showers are anticipated in the Twin Cities metro, but the timing and the wind could impact the Monday evening commute.

2 Kids Injured In Robbinsdale Shooting Early Sunday Morning

Police say one of the victims was in critical condition while the other suffered injuries not considered life-threatening.

These Are The Best School Districts In MN, Ranking Says

The rankings include input from students, alumni and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the Department of Education.

Here's How Likely It Is That Your Package Will Be Stolen In MN

Porch pirates nationwide stole at least 48 million packages valued at $12 billion over the past year, according to a Security.org survey.

Home Prices Up In MN, New Data Projects When They'll Peak

Nationally, home prices rose by 3.4 percent from October 2023 to October 2024.

475 Layoffs Planned For Cargill's MN Office Among Thousands Globally

The agribusiness giant confirmed this week it would cut its global workforce by about 5 percent.

Trans Powerlifter Asks MN Supreme Court To Compete In Women's Events

USA Powerlifting rejected JayCee Cooper's application in 2018 to compete in the women's division of its events.

MN Republicans Sue To Force Election Rerun In Tight House Race

It's a race that could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House.

Buckthorn Threatens Eden Prairie Spring, But A Volunteer Group Is Fighting Back

"The traditional process of buckthorn removal will contaminate the groundwater because of herbicide used to kill the buckthorn," she said.

Best Buy Says Trump's Tariffs Could Force It To Raise Prices For Consumers

"There's very little in [the] consumer electronics space that is not imported," Best Buy CEO Corie Barry told investors Tuesday.

What's Behind The Travel Boom At MSP's Terminal 2?

Terminal 2 is the little brother when it comes to airport terminals at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Girl, 14, Detained After Duluth High School Fight Injures 2 Officers, Staff Member

A fight inside a Duluth high school on Tuesday left two police officers and a staff member injured.

Concerned St. Paul Residents Sign Petition Against Proposed Supportive Housing Facility

An October police report noted persistent drug use and called the building "a direct hub for the distribution [of fentanyl] in the area."

Bethel University Track Star Annessa Ihde Named NCAA Woman Of The Year Finalist

Appleton, Wisconsin's Annessa Ihde is getting recognized nationally as one of 30 finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year.

Lawsuits Lead Judge To Halt Minnesota Cannabis Business License Lottery

State cannabis regulators denied entry to two-thirds of those who applied and some took it to court.