
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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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.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
The shooting occurred at about 8:20 p.m. outside the 3M Arena at Mariucci following a high school graduation ceremony, police said.
The Hennepin County Attorney's office has charged a Twin Cities pastor with felony wage theft, and theft by swindle.
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.
A worried Minnesota mother says she hasn't heard from her teenage son in weeks.
Efforts are underway in Lake Elmo to remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the environment.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is taking aim at Minnesota and its Twin Cities, alleging the deliberate obstruction of the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and protecting "dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences."
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert, including all tribal nations, that will be in effect through 6 p.m. Monday due to smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada's Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces.
Hundreds of sheep are hard at work this spring in central Minnesota — not on a farm, but beneath solar panels.
The list measured a number of indexes, including quality of life, value, desirability, job market and net migration.
A former Minnesota state trooper has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed a teenage girl and injured five others.
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.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says the woman's family member asked for a welfare check around 9 p.m.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
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.
State and federal lawmakers are unveiling a mobile unit designed to destroy PFAS and other dangerous chemicals in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is taking aim at Minnesota and its Twin Cities, alleging the deliberate obstruction of the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and protecting "dangerous criminal aliens from facing consequences."
The son of a former Minnesota lawmaker is facing several charges for a deadly crash that killed five young woman in 2023, plus more of the day’s top stories.
President Trump announced Friday he'll double steel tariffs from 25% to 50% during a visit at a U.S. Steel mill in the Pittsburgh area.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
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 Twin Cities chef says opening her dream spot has turned into a nightmare.
The Hennepin County Attorney's office has charged a Twin Cities pastor with felony wage theft, and theft by swindle.
A Minnesota state trooper returned to the witness stand on Friday to face cross examination from the defense in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker charged in a deadly 2023 crash in Minneapolis that killed five young women.
Police in St. Anthony are asking for the public's help in finding a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run that injured two people on Wednesday.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
The city says about 17 miles of repair work still needs to be done to get lights back on.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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.
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Natisha Hiedeman made a 3-pointer with 5.1 seconds remaining to lift the undefeated Minnesota Lynx to a 74-71 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the seven-day concussion injured list before a three-game series in Seattle, two weeks after he collided with shortstop Carlos Correa in pursuit of a shallow fly ball.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced the signing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a contract extension.
Vancouver's Yohei Takaoka saved the only shot he faced in a scoreless duel with Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair as the Whitecaps upped their unbeaten run to 10.
Insurance rates have climbed in the past few years. In part because of President Trump's tariffs, those increases are expected to continue.
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.
The cost to insurance your vehicles and homes is on the rise. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why that trend will continue.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform. In Talking Points -- Esme Murphy spoke with Michael Harrison, the lead investigator for Effective Law Enforcement for All, an independent evaluator, about their findings.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform.
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.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
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.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
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.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
WCCO Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says wildfire smoke from Canada may be an issue for Minnesotans on Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says waves of wildfire smoke from Canada may impact air quality in Minnesota over the weekend.
Waves of smoke will be coming in from Canada through the weekend.
Raging wildfires in Canada's Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces has prompted the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to issue a statewide air quality alert, which will be in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
Hopkins standout and Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji is helping to grow the sport of basketball and opportunities for kids in Nigeria through an academy he's helped to create. Mike Max sits down with Nnaji to discuss the effort.
The Hennepin County Attorney's office has charged a Twin Cities pastor with felony wage theft, and theft by swindle.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert, including all tribal nations, that will be in effect through 6 p.m. Monday due to smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada's Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces.
Interstate 494 between Highway 77 and Highway 100 in Bloomington is scheduled to be closed from Friday, May 30 at 10 p.m. to Monday, June 2 at 5 a.m. Ubah Ali explains what drivers need to know.
Police at the University of Minnesota have one person in custody after shots were fired at 3M Arena at Mariucci Friday night following a high school graduation, according to the college.