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Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala.
Inside the Qdoba restaurant in Hutchinson, the crew is preparing to help one of their own who is in a hospital in Minneapolis, fighting for his life.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
The fishing opener is two days away, and a father and daughter in St. Cloud are doing what they can to make sure Minnesotans catch more fish.
A Minnetonka woman is on a mission to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood: the sleepless nights, caring for a sick kiddo and the tantrum survival.
A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown.
Police say a missing 13-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend in Minneapolis has been found safe.
From career criminal to college graduate, Rolando Ruiz escaped a world of drugs and crime to become an example of what turning your life around can look like.
Raising twins is tough, and it gets harder when they have an identical health battle. That's the reality for a southern Minnesota family who says their twins were both diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia after birth.
A search involving multiple agencies is being conducted at a landfill north of the Twin Cities in the disappearance of a 16-year-old boy.
Park police will patrol the area between 8 p.m. and midnight every day through June 22.
The boy was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.
A federal raid in Minneapolis has led to more questions than answers and days of back and forth between law enforcement and elected officials.
Minnesota regulators hold lotteries for business licenses, giving greenlight for some industry hopefuls to move forward two years after legalization.
A woman is in jail after a mobile home fire in Beltrami County, Minnesota, that "appears to be an arson," according to the sheriff's office.
Andrew Karels died on Monday, state officials say. He served nearly 10 years with the Amboy Fire Department and was the unit's medical officer.
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after an acid spill at a chicken facility in central Minnesota Friday morning, police said.
Authorities say a teenage girl missing from central Minnesota for more than a month may have run away with a 23-year-old man.
A recreational cliff jumper died Thursday after leaping into a mine pit in northern Minnesota, authorities said.
A Wisconsin man doing time for trying to kill his mother was convicted Wednesday of strangling his cellmate to death.
The three-day Epic Bike Fest in northern Wisconsin features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
A driver on a utility task vehicle (UTV) struck a squad vehicle near Dresser, Wisconsin, with a Polk County deputy and K-9 inside, authorities say.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala.
Lawmakers have been urgently working to balance a budget since the regular session ended on May 19.
President Trump and Elon Musk had a very public falling out that ended with Musk calling for Trump's impeachment.
The law requires agencies in Minnesota to trace crime guns. And to check an often overlooked box to share that trace information state-wide.
The White House's new travel ban takes effect on June 9. The 19 countries listed as a security concern by President Trump also include some of Minnesota's largest immigrant communities.
A federal raid in Minneapolis has led to more questions than answers and days of back and forth between law enforcement and elected officials.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
Hospitality and tourism are a vital part of Minnesota's economy, but there's fear tariffs will take a toll as the state heads into its busy season.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
A woman is in jail after a mobile home fire in Beltrami County, Minnesota, that "appears to be an arson," according to the sheriff's office.
Park police will patrol the area between 8 p.m. and midnight every day through June 22.
The boy was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.
The law requires agencies in Minnesota to trace crime guns. And to check an often overlooked box to share that trace information state-wide.
During the raid, uniforms identified the agents as FBI, ICE and ATF. But many of them wouldn't let their true identity be shown, as they covered their faces with mask. It's a common sight across the country as the Department of Homeland Security cracks down on illegal immigration.
Officials say families could have been exposed to measles at the Mall of America because of an unvaccinated child.
Six hundred Allina doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who work in primary care are asking for a new contract with more work-life balance.
Two more cases of Measles have been confirmed in Minnesota, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to four, according to the Department of Health.
All of Minnesota is under an air quality alert through Monday evening, which is when the heaviest haze could set in.
A Minnesota woman is advocating for patients with FTD, a certain type of dementia that impacts impulse control and self-awareness.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
After years of delays caused by the pandemic, a trio of towering sculptures blending birds, homes and the neighborhood's diversity has taken flight in St. Paul.
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound.
The Steelers have agreed to terms with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year contract.
The Twins said Wednesday that Pablo López has a Grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The A's have one win in their last 21 games, matching the worst 21-game stretch in franchise history, most recently in 1943.
The three-day Epic Bike Fest in northern Wisconsin features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
Thousands of state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.
If the budget standoff continues through the end of this month at the Minnesota Capitol, there will be a state government shutdown on July 1 — the first time that's happened since 2011.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including how much rain you can expect to fall over the next 12 hours.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
There is rain in the forecast this weekend, but some dry time, too.
Friday will bring scattered showers and a few rumbles, but nothing heavy.
The weekend won't be a washout, but Minnesotans should keep their umbrellas handy.
More than two dozen people were hospitalized after an acid spill at a chicken facility in central Minnesota Friday morning, police said.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including how much rain you can expect to fall over the next 12 hours.
A recreational cliff jumper died Thursday after leaping into a mine pit on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota, authorities said.
The jury continues their deliberations in the trial against Derrick Thompson. Thompson is accused of killing five women in 2023 during a car accident in Minneapolis.
Breaking news in Minnesota on Friday, lawmakers have officially reached a budget deal at the state capitol. A special session will begin on Monday to finalize.