WCCO Rides The Light Rail With Metro Transit Leaders Amid Safety Concerns

Just a month into the new year, Metro Transit leaders said they've made several changes, with more to come to improve rider safety.

State Cannabis Officials Want Minnesota Legislature To Consider Temporary Licenses To Meet Market Launch Goal

Charlene Briner hopes that they will update the law with modifications "designed to both help us launch successfully and in a timely way.

3 Dead In Head-On Crash In Northern MN; 2 From Twin Cities Metro

Two men killed were from the Twin Cities metro area. All six involved in the crash were in their 20s.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Orders Pause On State's Presidential Ballot While It Weighs Phillips Case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday pondered an attempt by Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips to get added as a candidate.

Edina Man A Potential Suspect In Hit-And-Run That Killed Doctor Near Lake Mille Lacs, Warrants Reveal

Investigators seem to be getting closer to finding the person responsible for hitting and killing a doctor near Lake Mille Lacs last year.

Finding Minnesota: Did Bonnie And Clyde Rob A Bank In Okabena?

A 90-year-old debate over the famous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde has kept a small town captivated.

Investigators Look For Clues In Fentanyl Overdose Of 17-Year-Old Isanti Girl

Authorities are investigating after a 17-year-old girl died from a fentanyl overdose days before the new year.

Car Slams Into Minneapolis Home After Clearing Retaining Wall, Iron Fence

Some south Minneapolis residents had quite the rude awakening overnight Thursday.

Public Works Departments Work Ahead, Scale Back Budgets In Winterless Year

Months into a rather winterless winter, Richfield Public Works is figuring out a plan. Work ahead and save.

$450K MN Condo Was Once A Warehouse In Historic Flour Mill District

The character and charm of this American Trio Loft are highlighted by 19-foot ceilings accented with decorative tin panels.

Trooper Ryan Londregan Makes 1st Court Appearance In Ricky Cobb II's Killing

A Minnesota state trooper appeared in court Monday to face charges for shooting and killing a man last July.

Minnesota Sisters' Sauce Company Gains National Recognition

Two first-generation Afghan American sisters who grew up in Minnesota are saucing up success.

Smith Foundry In Compliance With Air Permit, New Testing Finds

New test results may clear the air for a Minneapolis factory accused of pollution violations.

Minnesota Politicians React After Drone Strike In Jordan Kills 3 American Service Members, Injures Dozens More

The drone strike comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran's proxies in the region have soared to precarious heights in recent weeks.

Copper Thieves Target EV Charging Cables In The Twin Cities

The city of Minneapolis says 2023 was the most challenging year when it came to wire thefts.

Cars Have Crashed Through 2 Minneapolis Tobacco Stores This Week

A WCCO crew was at the scene of a crash overnight Friday at Minneapolis Tobacco and Vapor off West 46th Street and Nicollet Avenue.

A Top 10 Warmest Winter, With 60 Degrees Likely Not Far Off

At Lake Como in St. Paul, there's plenty of grass and not so much snow.

Minneapolis Barber Has Provided Haircuts To People Experiencing Homelessness For 18 Years

Lewis is part of the Basilica's outreach program where unsheltered people can get connected to resources, while also getting a fresh cut.

Finding Minnesota: McLeod County's Pink Farm Celebrates 120 Years Of Unique Look

"Everything about being on the farm. Everything is all day long, day and night, you never know what's going to happen," Jane Tongen said.

Finding Minnesota: Altoona Man's Collection Contains More Than 40,000 Records

He couldn't stop buying vinyl — country western, rock-and-roll, the classics, but also, recordings of historical events and old commercials.

Finding Minnesota: How Miniature Sculptures Memorialize A Historic Minneapolis Neighborhood

It's outdoor artwork that's hidden in plain sight. You may have even walked by them at some point, perhaps, without even knowing it.

Name MN's Next Snowplow: 'Taylor Drift,' 'Barbie’s Dream Plow'

Past winners include Betty Whiteout, Plowy McPlowFace, Ctrl Salt Delete, Snowbi Wan Kenobi and The Truck Formerly Known As Plow.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards, Thunder's Chet Holmgren Named To 2024 USA Basketball Player Pool

The pool will be cut down to 12 players at a later date, and that group will represent the country at the summer Olympics in Paris, France.

New Program Aims To Give Minnesota's Police Officers Better Mental Health Support

"When you're doing that kind of stressful work, you gotta have a way to manage that," Adler President Solange Ribeiro said.

Founders Of Playfessionals Create Social Opportunities For New Workers In Twin Cities

Fortune 500 companies recruit a lot of people from outside Minnesota to work in the Twin Cities, but many don't stay very long.

Community Members Protest Brooklyn Center City Council's Rejection Of Police Reform Proposal

Community members gathered outside the Brooklyn Center police station Tuesday to protest a decision that took many by surprise.

Family "Absolutely Shocked," Discovers City Of Bloomington Removed Memorial For Late Son

A Minnesota family says a memorial honoring their 6-year-old son stood in a Bloomington park until recently when city crews removed it.

Walz Trolls MN Republican Celebrating Bridge He Voted Against

A new bridge in northern Minnesota is so popular that it's drawing praise from one politician who voted against it in Congress.

Using Artificial Intelligence And Satellites, U Of M Helps Farmers Detect Aphid Infestations

Research being done this winter could greatly help farmers in the summer.

Right-Hander Jorge Alcalá Guaranteed $845,000 In 1-Year Contract With Minnesota Twins

Right-hander Jorge Alcalá is guaranteed $845,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins that avoided salary arbitration.

2 MN Hospitals Among Best In US: New Ranking

Two hospitals in Minnesota are among the best in the country, according to new rankings Tuesday from Healthgrades.

Mosaics Fine Art Festival Seeks Artists for 29th Annual Event

Artists must apply for the juried outdoor festival by the March 31 deadline.

Marvin Haynes Celebrates Newfound Freedom With Friends And Family In Minneapolis

A man wrongfully convicted for murder celebrated his newfound freedom Sunday.

Outdoor Ice Rinks Open In Minneapolis, Historically Late In The Season

The rink at Lake of the Isles was packed with skaters Sunday who were eager to finally get on the ice.

Federal Crackdown On Funny Traffic Signs Won't Stop MnDOT

“We believe these messages are an important part of improving the culture of traffic safety in Minnesota," the agency said.

Highland Popcorn To Open In St. Paul, Employing People With Disabilities

It can be difficult for people with disabilities to find a job. But now, a new nonprofit business in St. Paul will help make that easier.

How Minnesota Sports Fans Feel About Bally Sports' Potential Move To Amazon Prime Video

A new move by Amazon, if approved by the court, would put Bally Sports teams on Amazon Prime.

What Is A "Sun Dog?" And How Do They Form?

During an Arctic blast, the sun shines a little differently, putting on a show for anyone brave enough to enter the elements.

The Ice Is Late, But It's Here — Just In Time For The US Pond Hockey Championships

Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake and other metro lakes reached "ice in" status this past weekend after the warmest December on record.

Strong Start To The Season For Gopher Gymnastics With A Winning Streak And Perfect 10

"We're definitely unmatched in a lot of ways," said Gianna Gerdes, a senior on the team.