Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors

It was once a thriving community in our state. Now, Forestville's population is zero.

Man Threatened To Shoot Police During Standoff In St. Cloud, Cops Say

The standoff resulted in road closures and the evacuation of an apartment complex, police said.

Don Samuels Discusses Challenging Ilhan Omar In Primary

A month from now early voting begins for Minnesota's Aug.9 primary.

Talking Points: Primary In Minnesota's 5th District Will Be Closely Watched

Fifth Congressional District incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar will face a challenge from former Minneapolis City Councilmember Don Samuels.

Urshela, Twins Overcome 6-Run Deficit, Rally Past Royals 7-6

Down 6-0, the Twins scored five times in the eighth, capped by Kyle Garlick's two-run homer.

Assistance League Of Minneapolis-St. Paul Celebrates 25 Years

A Twin Cities nonprofit is celebrating 25 years of meeting unmet needs in the community.

Family, Friends Use Kayaks To Save 2 Teenagers Swept Out Into Northern Minnesota Lake

The Becker County Sheriff's Office says the teens fell into the Pelican River south of Detroit Lakes around 2:40 p.m.

2 Killed In Robbinsdale Shooting

It happened near the intersection of County Road 81 and 36th Avenue. Officers found a man and a woman dead inside a car.

MN Skateboarder Travels Across New Zealand To Combat Human Trafficking In His Native Vietnam

A Minnesota man on a mission to raise money for an important cause crossed the finish line Thursday night.

8,000-Year-Old Human Skull Found In Minnesota River

The fragment belonged to a young man who lived in the Archaic period, as long ago as 6000 B.C., according to the New York Times.

Monkeypox In U.S.: What Minnesota Residents Should Know

As of yet, there have been no reported cases of Monkeypox in Minnesota.

High Water, High Risk: Conditions From Heavy Rains Are Recipe For Danger On Many MN Rivers

Our Jeff Wagner found out why high water can be such a big risk.

Twins Set Season High For Runs In 14-4 Win Over Athletics

“Being back out there, it definitely felt like opening day a little bit to me,” Correa said.

Multiple Ambulances Respond To Crash On Main Street In Anoka

The road has since reopened. Anoka County authorities said the crash involved two vehicles and occurred at West Main and Ferry streets.

COVID Booster Shots For Kids 5-11: What It Means In Minnesota

The FDA amended the emergency authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for kids ages 5-11 Tuesday.

Eden Prairie Native Jermaine Johnson Signs Rookie Deal With Jets

The deal for Johnson includes a $6.7 million signing bonus and the standard fifth-year option for the Jets.

Sanchez, Lewis Lead Twins Past Athletics 3-1

Gary Sanchez homered, Royce Lewis scored twice and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Monday night.

1 Dead, 1 Arrested After Stabbing In Northern Minnesota

They found a man with a stab wound and began applying first aid. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

New School Bus Cameras Will Help Crack Down On Dangerous Drivers

Lawmakers hope this new tool will help catch every single violator and help keep our children safe.

Highway 36 In Roseville Reopens After Serious Crash

Both directions of Highway 36 in Roseville have reopened Tuesday morning after a crash closed the highway earlier.

It's Not Too Late To Start Your Gardening

Shayla Reaves gets some tips from a horticulture expert.

Officers Killed On Duty In 2021 Honored At Capitol

Five Minnesota police officers killed in the line of duty last year were honored Sunday night at the State Capitol.

Catch A Glimpse Of Sunday's Lunar Eclipse

Minnesotans had a wonderful view of last night's total lunar eclipse.

Bright Spot: Donations Give College Tours To Girls Of Color

Black Girl Advocate is a foundation that raises money to take Black girls on college tours.

How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

Turns out there's some things you can do in the evening that will tee you up for a good, long night's sleep.

Teen Girls Pitch Apps To Top Executives

Eight teenage girls from around Minnesota got some facetime with some of the most powerful business leaders in the country.

Invasive 'Jumping Worms' In MN: What To Know

Unlike other earthworms, invasive jumping worms can clone themselves as they eat away at leaf litter that makes soil productive.

Metro Homeowners With Storm Damage And Debris Struggling To Find Help

“My dad started calling people legit right when he saw his car,” said Richard Hammonds.

Avian Flu Found In Wild Fox In Anoka County; 1st MN Mammal Case: DNR

Two red fox kits tested positive last week in Ontario, Canada, the first known cases among wild mammals in North America.

RAW VIDEO: Tree Falls On Power Line In Roseville, Catches Fire

Viewer Sam Galatz captured video of the tree, which burned for more than two hours.

MnDOT Cameras Show Twin Cities Highways In Torrential Rain

The rain was coming down at a very fast clip Wednesday evening.

WCCO Viewers Capture Pics, Vids Of Wednesday's Storms

Once the bad weather is here, you are key in helping us share that information.

Severe Weather Suspends Twins Game, With Astros Leading 5-1

The teams will pick up Thursday afternoon where they left off and play the last six innings at Target Field.

Baseball-Size Hail, Tornadoes Possible Thursday In Midwest

Gusts could near 75 mph, according to the National Weather Service, and AccuWeather reported over 21 million people are at risk.

Jennifer Carnahan Says Man Threatened Her, Swerved Car Towards Her While Campaigning In Faribault

Carnahan says the suspect — a white man between 18 and 20 years old — then “swerved his vehicle at her as she walked away.”

Split Rock Lighthouse Closes After Lightning Strike

The strike caused no injuries or structural damage. However, it did damage internal systems at the visitor center.

Eastern Minnesota Communities Clean Up After Day Of Storms: ‘The Devastation Was Too Much To Take In'

Storms pulled through Minnesota in two rounds Monday, bringing with them large hail and strong wind gusts.

Rob Gronkowski Makes Surprise Visit To Hopkins High School

He completely surprised the Hopkins High School student body, and delivered a check for $15,000 from his foundation.

College Swimmer Marena Kouba Saves Children From Drowning, Awarded Rare Carnegie Medal

It was a close call, but Kouba survived to tell her story.

Minnesota Senate Passes Bill To Distribute $300M From Opioid Suit

Counties and cities across Minnesota will be receiving a portion of the settlement, including more than $42 million to Hennepin County.