This Minnesota Town Now Boasts The World's Tallest Nutcracker

The 66-foot-tall nutcracker, named Verne the Patriot, was several years in the making.

Super El Niño Could Combine With Rare Atlantic Niña: See MN Impacts

The unique combination of events offers some early clues about what kind of winter we can expect this year.

Here’s How Much More MN Drivers Have Paid For Gas Since Iran War Began

A congressional committee calculated its estimates using daily state gasoline prices from AAA through July 12.

MN Man Gets 2 Life Sentences For Fatally Shooting Top Dem Lawmaker, Her Husband

Federal officials said they would not seek the death penalty for Boelter.

Twin Cities Man Killed While Working On Castle Danger Cell Tower

Eduard Shepliov's death, at 31, marks the 13th OSHA fatality investigation so far this year in Minnesota, and the first in Lake County.

St. Paul Authorizes $1 Million For Expanding Shelters Ahead Of Planned Encampment Closures

Wolf, a man living in the Pig's Eye Park encampment, told WCCO last month there's no simple fix for most of the homeless community.

Boundary Waters Could Be Closed Until October As Wildfires Burn

An order "is in place to protect public and firefighter health and safety until October 1 or until rescinded or updated," authorities said.

Former Minnesota Reserve Sheriff Pleads Guilty In Child Sex Abuse Material Case

Tyler Pettit, from Isle, was charged in 2024 with four counts of disseminating pornographic material involving children 14 and younger.

What Year-Round Daylight Saving Time Would Mean For Minnesota

"Nothing would change during the summer," said Mike Augustyniak, WCCO's director of meteorology.

Pickle Wine, Ranch Dressing Beer Among New Specialty Drinks At 2026 Minnesota State Fair

The fair announced its new beers, cocktails and other beverages for 2026 on Tuesday.

Eagan Recycling Plant Sued Over Children's Alleged Lead Exposure

Gopher Resource residents advocated for their community's safety after learning that the battery recycling plant exceeded lead air quality.

Suni Lee Back In Action At Twin Cities Gym Where It All Started

Lee said after the Paris games, she was a little confused about a return to the sport, but after much contemplation, she's sure she's ready.

Minnesota DNR Logs 202 Fish Kill Reports As Heat Wave Pushes Lake Temps To 88 Degrees

Crews with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are measuring lake conditions after numerous fish kills.

Trump To Impose 50% Tariffs On Canadian Hockey Sticks, Milk, Alcohol And Other Goods

Goods that flow across the border under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, will not be exempt from the new tariffs.

Winona Senior High School Alum Selected For Television Academy Foundation Internship In Hollywood

Nicole Spartz to Intern in Visual Effects

Pet medications now available at CVS Pharmacy®

Dog and cat owners can now fill common pet prescriptions at all CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide

Labor Memorializes 92nd Anniversary Of ‘Bloody Friday,' As History Rhymes

This year’s event has special meaning, given labor’s role in resisting Operation Metro Surge.

Breathing Minnesota Air Thursday Was Like Smoking 19 Cigarettes, Per AQI Scale

Minneapolis had the world's worst air quality Thursday, and a doctor's smoking scale shows just how dangerous that air really was.

Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe Amid Air Quality Alert In Minnesota

Short-nosed dog breeds, birds and animals with preexisting respiratory conditions are especially vulnerable, AHS said.

After 40 Days In The Colorado Wilderness, This Cat Named Fridge Was Reunited With Her Minnesota Owner

One of her cats, Lewis, was nearby. But 3-year-old Fridge was "nowhere to be seen."

Lyndale Avenue Redesign Approved By Minneapolis City Council Despite Small Business Pushback

Supporters of the project said the changes are long overdue.

Could Trump's Endorsement Of Mike Lindell Hurt Minnesota GOP's Election Chances?

A Republican analyst said that if Republicans fear that if Lindell wins the primary and is the GOP nominee, they could lose everywhere.

Princeton Teen Survives Crash That Killed Her Family

Janessa Geisler, 18, survived a Highway 95 crash that killed her family; her mother and the other driver weren't wearing seat belts.

Minnesota Wildfire Map: See Perimeters, Evacuation Areas

Officials say the Superior National Forest hasn't seen fire conditions like this in over 20 years.

Ramsey County Officials Sue DHS Over Investigation Into Hmong American's Arrest In St. Paul

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi seeks "declaratory and injunctive relief to set aside Defendants' unlawful policy of noncooperation.

Minnesota Mom Aids In Rescue From Afar When Family's Boundary Waters Trip Ends In Wildfire Evacuation

Shane Hoefer and five of his children were deep in the wilderness near Lake Insula when they learned they needed to leave.

Major Pizza Chain To Close Up To 50 Stores: See MN Locations

The parent company's CEO cited an "extremely competitive" pizza space in the U.S.

Maynard Woman, 32, Found Dead After Rollover Crash In Chippewa County

Selina Castro was found dead outside her vehicle after a single vehicle rollover in Havelock Township, the sheriff said.

Fire, Heat And Toxic Smoke Force Total Shutdown Of Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz activates the National Guard and declares an emergency as 17 wildfires, extreme heat and purple air quality collide.

Photos: Rolls-Royce Opens $24 Million Mankato Plant, Adding More Than 100 Jobs

The British engineering company will more than double generator production in Mankato.

Fast-Casual Chain To Open 60 Restaurants, Focus On Midwest Growth: See MN Locations

The restaurant is known for its made-to-order burgers, shoestring fries and frozen custard.

Vandals Smash Car Windows In St. Louis Park Neighborhood

A spokesperson for the City of St. Louis Park said officers took 18 reports of vehicle tampering and stolen property around 5 a.m.

Which State Has More Lakes, Minnesota Or Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's number looks bigger on paper. A Wisconsin DNR scientist says that's not the whole story.

'Dangerously Hot Conditions' Hit Twin Cities — More Heat, Storms To Come

Throughout the week, heat index values are expected to reach 95-100 degrees daily as hot and humid conditions continue.

Civil Rights Group Demands Action Over Poor Conditions At Minneapolis Housing Complex

Dangerous living conditions are prompting calls for the firing of a public housing leader in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis City Council Approves 5-Month Pause On Data Center Development

The moratorium does not apply to smaller data centers located downtown that are less than 350,000 square feet.

These 2 Protesters Were Accused Of Impeding ICE. Now They're Sharing Their Story Of Resistance

Both Callum Robinet and Isaac Sant are charged with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer.

After 30 Years, Lavender Magazine Ends Its Run Covering Minnesota's LGBTQ+ Community

The magazine's 20th anniversary coincided with the Supreme Court's landmark decision on same-sex marriage, its founder said.

Rep. Tom Emmer Says Somalis Who Don't Assimilate Should "Go The Hell Back To Where They Came From"

"I bring it up because (as I tell people regularly), Minnesota did not create passive-aggressive behavior, but we did perfect it."

Woman ICE Pulled From Car In Minneapolis During Operation Metro Surge Files Civil Rights Complaint

A Minnesota woman dragged out of her car and arrested during Operation Metro Surge claims federal agents violated her civil rights.