UMN dance team selected to represent Team USA at ICU World Championships
The University of Minnesota dance team has been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
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Man fatally shot outside north Minneapolis apartment
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
Minnesota SoS says SAVE Act will make voting more difficult for women
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
On 4/20, frustrations continue over cannabis market slowdowns
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat: sources
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Chaska kindergarten teacher charged with malicious punishment of a child
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Justin Thomas ends 3-year drought with playoff victory in RBC Heritage at Harbour Town
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
AI could end disease, lead to "radical abundance," head of Google AI predicts
At Google DeepMind, researchers are chasing what's called artificial general intelligence: a silicon intellect as versatile as a human's, but with superhuman speed and knowledge.
Braves beat Twins 6-2
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
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Sunny start to the weekend, clouds and showers return Easter Sunday
The weekend will start off sunny before the next rain system arrives Sunday night.
Video shows large hail falling in southern Wisconsin
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
Tips to protect your home this spring
Wind and hail account for over 40% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report for Minnesota on April 20, 2025
Meteorologist Riley O'Connor says temperatures gradually warm through the week with afternoon highs generally in the mid-60s.
What a Minnesota politician says about the SAVE Act
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
New community center opens in St. Paul's North End neighborhood
Parents in the area say they are thrilled to finally have a safe and modern space to take their children.
Why Minneapolis' police chief says he believes the streets have been safer this year
David Schuman sat down with Chief Brian O'Hara after Minneapolis went more than two months without a deadly shooting.
WCCO digital update: Afternoon of April 20, 2025
Jonah Kaplan has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
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Justin Thomas ends 3-year drought with playoff victory in RBC Heritage at Harbour Town
Justin Thomas is a winner again after nearly three years.
Braves beat Twins 6-2
Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin hit two-run homers, Grant Holmes allowed only one run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
How a Minneapolis teacher is providing opportunities for local hoopers
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
University of Minnesota dance team selected to represent Team USA at ICU World Championships
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener despite 37 points from Doncic
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic's 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory over Los Angeles.
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Why are fire hydrants flushed?
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
How to make the best cup of coffee
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Is marriage good for your health?
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Are humans getting taller?
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
How prevalent are food dyes in everyday items, and how harmful are they?
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
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Crop art display at Minneapolis courthouse depicts themes of justice
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
Mom raises awareness of AFE after near-death experience
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett, Cheap Trick and Ludacris to headline Taste of Minnesota
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Budget cuts at Chelsea Heights leave students without arts, music programs
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Sisters with sickle cell disease see relief thanks to Make-A-Wish
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Student calls EMS from bus radio as driver has medical emergency
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
Bethel University students help small town rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
WCCO alum Caroline Lowe inducted into Minn. Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
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Minnesota snowstorm gallery: March 5, 2025
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
Gallery: Vikings named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
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Chaska kindergarten teacher charged with malicious punishment of a child
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Edina woman overcomes traumatic brain injury in "miracle" case
Sarah Stevenson's family held vigil, praying they'd be given some amazing grace. For more than two weeks, she continued to lie in a coma, completely nonresponsive.
Man fatally shot outside north Minneapolis apartment
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
University of Minnesota dance team selected to represent Team USA at ICU World Championships
The University of Minnesota dance team won their 23rd national championship in January. Now, they've been selected to represent Team USA at the ICU World championships.
Earth Day rally draws thousands to Minnesota's capitol
An Earth Day rally at the Minnesota State Capitol brought out people advocating for change, but not just for the environment.
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Law enforcement officials concerned woman held against her will
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
Family grieving over 2 women killed in Jordan mobile home fire
A fast-moving fire that tore through a mobile home in Jordan, Minnesota, Wednesday has changed a family's life forever.
Minnesota Legislature to return from break with budget battle looming
There is a budget battle brewing when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the state capitol on Monday after a week-long break, as the sprint to the finish line in mid-May begins.
Split Rock Lighthouse to close temporarily in May for restoration
An iconic site on the Lake Superior shoreline will be briefly closed to tourists this spring for repair and restoration.
Sauk Rapids officer charged with sexually abusing young girl as a teen
A Minnesota police officer is on unpaid administrative leave after he was charged with sexually abusing a young girl when he was a teenager.
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Big spike in syphilis among newborns in Wisconsin, officials say
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
Wis. Gov. Evers can lock in 400-year school funding increase, court rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
Video shows large hail falling in southern Wisconsin
Storms moving through Wisconsin brought large amounts hail Friday morning.
1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Polk County crash
One person is dead and two more are seriously injured after a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning.
4 things to know about extreme heat in Minnesota, Wisconsin
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
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Minnesota SoS says SAVE Act will make voting more difficult for women
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
What a Minnesota politician says about the SAVE Act
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat: sources
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
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On 4/20, frustrations continue over cannabis market slowdowns
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO amid DEI backlash
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
200-plus Johnny Cash memorabilia items hit the auction block
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Target baby food recalled due to possible elevated levels of lead
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
Amid tariff pause, is now the time to buy smartphones and computers?
Technology stocks surged after the Trump administration announced exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics from tariffs. That has some wondering whether now is the time to go ahead and buy certain gadgets, or whether it's smarter to wait.
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Chaska kindergarten teacher charged with malicious punishment of a child
A kindergarten teacher in Chaska, Minnesota has been charged with malicious punishment of a child.
Man fatally shot outside north Minneapolis apartment
Minneapolis police say a man died in a shooting outside an apartment on the north side Saturday night, marking the city's first homicide in two months.
Law enforcement officials concerned woman held against her will
Police need help finding 35-year-old Shalene Ball, who they believe is being held against her will.
Shooting prompts shelter in place; no injuries reported, per police
West St. Paul police responded to a shooting just before 4 p.m. Saturday.
Man suffers gunshot wound to the leg, police say
A man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg during a shooting outside of an apartment complex in St. Paul, police say.
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Climate change may be making your allergies worse — here's how
Allergy season is here and new studies show your sneezes and sniffles could be starting earlier and lasting longer.
HealthPartners workers in Minnesota announce intent to strike
HealthPartners employees with a Roseville, Minnesota-based union have announced they are going on strike following nine months of contract negotiations.
Big spike in syphilis among newborns in Wisconsin, officials say
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
Researchers, advocates react RFK Jr.'s autism "epidemic" comments
Autism researchers and advocates are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments that autism has reached "epidemic" levels.
Group rallies against proposed cuts to VA workforce
Two dozen people in Eagan, Minnesota on Thursday — many of them veterans themselves or who have family who served in the military — rallied against proposed workforce reductions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
200-plus Johnny Cash memorabilia items hit the auction block
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
The Avett Brothers booked for Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show
Familial folk group the Avett Brothers will strum, fiddle and sing on the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand stage this year.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."