Lydia Kaiser, injured in Annunciation shooting, released from hospital
Lydia Kaiser's family says she was released from the hospital on Saturday after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and undergoing multiple brain surgeries.
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Fletcher Merkel, killed in Annunciation shooting, honored in Minneapolis
Family and loved ones of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel gathered at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on Sunday to celebrate his life.
Former NDSU football player accused of stealing $228K Rolex
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
Several buildings collapse in northeast Minneapolis fire
Officials with the Minneapolis Fire Department say crews responded to a report of a fire around 4:13 a.m. on the 1500 block of Central Avenue Northeast.
Remains of man who went missing in 1967 found, authorities confirm
Authorities say the remains found in a vehicle that was recovered from the Mississippi River last month in Sartell, Minnesota have now been identified.
Charges: Minnesota men financed, directed violence in Cameroon
The indictment says the men are leaders of the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), a group of armed fighters seeking to create a new country in the English-speaking northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him freeze billions in foreign aid funding
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Man fatally shot in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood
Police are investigating the shooting. No one has been arrested.
No survivors in Lakeville helicopter crash
Federal agents are investigating after a helicopter crashed near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon.
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What's the typical weather forecast for the Minnesota State Fair?
The sun is shining bright over the fairgrounds for all the finishing touches ahead of the "Great Minnesota Get-Together." But Mother Nature isn't always this cooperative.
See a strange light in the sky on Tuesday? Here's what it was.
A video shows a strange light in the sky Tuesday night over Woodbury, Minnesota, causing some to wonder what it may have been.
Fall in Minnesota could be warmer, see less rain than average, NOAA says
Minnesota could see above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall for the autumn months, according to an outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.
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How to stand out in a crowd amid a slow job market
Jenna Estlick, with Versique, shares some advice for those seeking a new job.
America's senior population is expanding rapidly
Todd Novaczyk, of New Perspective, shares some perspective on senior living communities to mark National Assisted Living Week.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. Minnesota forecast from Sept. 8, 2025
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says warmer late summer days return with storms Monday night.
Police investigating overnight homicide in south Minneapolis
A homicide in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood is under investigation, police said.
NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report for Minnesota from Sept. 8, 2025
Warmer temperatures return to the Twin Cities on Monday, and storms are possible later on.
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High School Sports Rally: Academy of Holy Angels honors Annunciation Church
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
McCarthy's 1st start will come against his childhood team, the Bears
With dozens of relatives and friends in the seats, putting aside their allegiance to the Bears, McCarthy will play in his first NFL game on Monday night.
Ober, Buxton, Clemens leads Twins to 5-1 win over Royals
Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 5-1 to drop the Royals two games back for the last AL wild card.
St. Thomas loses 37-30 to Idaho
Joshua Wood threw three touchdown passes before running for a 59-yard score late in the fourth quarter to help Idaho beat St. Thomas-Minnesota 37-30.
Royals beat Twins 11-2
Salvador Perez's three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Minnesota Twins 11-2 on Saturday night.
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What should we say to someone who is grieving?
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Who are the streets named after at the Minnesota State Fair?
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
How much can the State Fair Blue Ribbon coupon book help you save?
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
How did the Minnesota State Fair end up at its current location?
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
What are the origins of National Night Out?
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
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Businesses near Annunciation team up to match donations
A group of businesses along Nicollet Avenue near Annunciation Church are doing what they can to give back.
Here's how you can help those affected by the Annunciation shooting
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
Grandma's craft store sees influx of customers after viral Facebook marketplace post
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
Charity golf game honors responders who saved Sen. John Hoffman, wife
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
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Every new food, drink and vendor at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Gallery: Vietnam through the lens of Arthur Phillips Sr.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
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Man fatally shot in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood
Police are investigating the shooting. No one has been arrested.
Lydia Kaiser, injured in Annunciation shooting, released from hospital
Lydia Kaiser's family says she was released from the hospital on Saturday after sustaining a traumatic brain injury and undergoing multiple brain surgeries.
Former NDSU football player accused of stealing $228K Rolex
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
Richfield police arrest man suspected of murdering roommate
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
Several buildings collapse in northeast Minneapolis fire
Officials with the Minneapolis Fire Department say crews responded to a report of a fire around 4:13 a.m. on the 1500 block of Central Avenue Northeast.
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Girl, 11, dies after being hit by pickup truck while riding her bike
Authorities in northeastern Minnesota are investigating after a man driving a pickup truck hit and killed a young girl on a bicycle Friday evening.
Murder charge filed against man accused of poisoning roommate
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
Remains of man who went missing in 1967 found, authorities confirm
Authorities say the remains found in a vehicle that was recovered from the Mississippi River last month in Sartell, Minnesota have now been identified.
Kanabec native promoted to sergeant major in National Guard
Kanabec, Minnesota, native Jessica Stiffarm was promoted to sergeant major in the National Guard.
Powerball jackpot ballons to $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday drawing
A Powerball drawing will be held for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record: an estimated $1.8 billion.
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2 killed in helicopter crash in Lakeville
The Federal Aviation Administration said the "aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances" near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, in its preliminary report. One member of the flight crew and one passenger were killed.
Boy, 10, driving go-kart injured in crash with minivan
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
Conservative Wis. Supreme Court justice won't seek reelection
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
Wisconsin boater discovers 1887 shipwreck in Lake Michigan
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
Restraining order against Wisconsin superintendent dismissed
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let him freeze billions in foreign aid funding
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Despite opposition, White House planning to send federal authorities to Chicago
The president sent mixed messages over the weekend regarding his threats to send federal agents into Chicago.
Potential special session on guns likely to prove difficult
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
Walz, Republicans have different agendas when it comes to gun control
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the different proposals and the odds of them passing.
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus responds to calls for gun control after mass shooting
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and its members are once again gearing up for a fight at the legislature. Joining WCCO's Esme Murphy is Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Vice President Rob Doar.
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Big crowds and big business at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
Egg recall in effect amid salmonella outbreak in 14 states
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tracking grocery store prices across the Twin Cities
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to stop Minnesota's PFAS ban
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
How much can the State Fair Blue Ribbon coupon book help you save?
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
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Charges: Minnesota men financed, directed violence in Cameroon
The indictment says the men are leaders of the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), a group of armed fighters seeking to create a new country in the English-speaking northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon.
Man fatally shot in Minneapolis' Ventura Village neighborhood
Police are investigating the shooting. No one has been arrested.
Former NDSU football player accused of stealing $228K Rolex
A former North Dakota State University football player is accused of stealing a watch worth over a quarter million dollars at a Twin Cities restaurant earlier this summer.
Richfield police arrest man suspected of murdering roommate
Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old woman on the floor in the basement's bathroom with a large laceration on the top of her head.
Murder charge filed against man accused of poisoning roommate
A man has been charged with murder after his roommate in St. Cloud, Minnesota, died from poisoning earlier this year.
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Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Run raises money to support veteran, first responder mental health
Months before thrill-seeking snowboarders and skiers take to Burnsville, Minnesota's Buck Hill, the site played host to a grueling challenge for a good cause.
Minnesota woman details her long fight with West Nile virus
A 37-year-old Montevideo, Minnesota, woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases.
Court dismisses federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota's abortion laws
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Annunciation parishioners donating blood to help local patients
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey shares skin cancer diagnosis
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged, sharing photos
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Ballet company that welcomes all dancers performs at Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler, "Sopranos" and "The Good Wife" actor, dies at 96
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Old Dominion performs at State Fair hours before album release
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."