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Two men face sentencing in Minnesota on human smuggling charges more than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to cross into the U.S. along a remote stretch of the Canadian border in a blizzard.
Law enforcement officials say they believe 16-year-old Jordan Dupree Collins Jr., who went missing weeks ago in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, was taken "against his will," and a person of interest has been established.
Driven by faith and a need to help, Pepin hoped a four-year-old Blaine city code, allowing tiny homes on properties could fill a need.
The son of a former lawmaker who is standing trial for the killing of five young women in a 2023 crash in Minneapolis plans to argue that someone else was behind the wheel, according to court documents.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the reasons why a Scandia man decided to save a big part of Swedish history.
Minnesota's Frost won the Walter Cup for the second year in a row. Wednesday night, the team and fans celebrated in St. Paul.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
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.
The Minneapolis Police Department is no longer under federal oversight after a judge ruled on Tuesday to dismiss it a proposed consent decree "with prejudice," meaning it can't be filed again.
Minnesota saw some much-needed rain this week, but not over the ongoing fires in the Northland. Experts say the outlook for summer could spell even more trouble.
WCCO has been reporting for weeks about the impacts of the northeastern Minnesota wildfires on the ground and in the air, but new research shows it could also impact the state's waterways.
The warmth is here to stay through Memorial Day, with the next chance for showers being Tuesday.
The rain moves out. Summer like temperatures start rolling in. We will have a dry and very pleasant stretch of weather through the weekend. Temps back to the 80s.
A man in Scandia, Minnesota restored a 170-year-old cabin. Said it was "a labor of love."
Celebrations in downtown Wednesday night for the Minnesota Frost who won the Walter Cup for the second year.
Police say 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. hasn't been seen in 20 days, and believe he was taken against his will. His mother is pleading for his return.
Police say 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. hasn't been seen in 20 days, and believe he was taken against his will. His mother is pleading for his return.
Minnesota's Frost won the Walter Cup for the second year in a row. Wednesday night, the team and fans celebrated in St. Paul.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The Minnesota Lynx have yet to lose a game this season, thanks in large part to the play of superstar Napheesa Collier.
Courtney Williams scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held on to beat the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night in a matchup of early season leaders in the Western Conference.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the reasons why a Scandia man decided to save a big part of 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.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the reasons why a Scandia man decided to save a big part of Swedish history.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Minnesota's Frost won the Walter Cup for the second year in a row. Wednesday night, the team and fans celebrated in St. Paul.
Police say a man was fatally shot near the 600 block of Stryker Avenue in St. Paul.
Metro Transit is teaming up with law enforcement and social service providers in an effort to clean up St. Paul, Minnesota's, light rail.
The non-profit, Interact Arts Center, is opening a new gallery in St. Paul
Desean Solomon, 34, was charged as part of a federal gang crackdown in 2023. He faced racketeer influenced corrupt organization (RICO) charges and two counts of using and carrying a firearm in furtherance of murder.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the reasons why a Scandia man decided to save a big part of Swedish history.
Police in Cloquet, Minnesota are asking for the public's help in finding two missing adults.
Nicole Mitchell, the Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home in April 2024, is seeking to have one of her criminal charges dismissed, citing "prosecutorial vindictiveness."
Two teenage boys were arrested in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Sunday evening for trying to steal a Hyundai, police say.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
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.
Nicole Mitchell, the Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home in April 2024, is seeking to have one of her criminal charges dismissed, citing "prosecutorial vindictiveness."
Budget talks continue at the Minnesota Capitol but still no breakthrough in reaching an agreement on a balanced budget.
The Minneapolis Police Department is no longer under federal oversight after a judge ruled on Tuesday to dismiss a proposed consent decree "with prejudice," meaning it can't be filed again.
The federal government wanted it gone, and a judge made it official on Tuesday: the Minneapolis Police Department is no longer under federal oversight.
One of the biggest obstacles in Minnesota’s post-legislative session budget talks is the DFL Party divide over free health insurance for undocumented immigrants.
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.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
Police say a man was fatally shot near the 600 block of Stryker Avenue in St. Paul.
Metro Transit is teaming up with law enforcement and social service providers in an effort to clean up St. Paul, Minnesota's, light rail.
Desean Solomon, 34, was charged as part of a federal gang crackdown in 2023. He faced racketeer influenced corrupt organization (RICO) charges and two counts of using and carrying a firearm in furtherance of murder.
A 54-year-old man will be on probation for three years for stabbing a teen in the foot.
Nicole Mitchell, the Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home in April 2024, is seeking to have one of her criminal charges dismissed, citing "prosecutorial vindictiveness."
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.
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.
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family, died at age 79 a few months after his son revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
