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Metro Transit is teaming up with law enforcement and social service providers in the Twin Cities to improve the experience of Green Line riders, as well as help riders in need.
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.
On the holiday all about making her feel special, Tynika Smith was the one doing just that for people living on the street in Minneapolis.
The tied Minnesota House on Tuesday approved its housing budget proposal on a bipartisan vote.
Previous state leadership prioritized ending veteran homelessness. Now, lawmakers are looking at eliminating state-funded direct financial assistance that helps veterans.
State funding cuts could dismantle a system that's making huge progress to house our homeless veterans.
In Minnesota, Native Americans and American Indians are 30 times more likely to experience homelessness than their white counterparts, according to state data. The issue hit a fever pitch with the increase in encampments.
The groundbreaking for the 15th home in the Housing for Heroes initiative took place Monday.
As Minneapolis officials say that fewer people there are experiencing homelessness compared to last year, some in rural parts of the state say that homelessness is affecting areas well outside the metro area.
The homelessness crisis has made headlines in the Twin Cities, but a husband and wife team from Greater Minnesota say rural homelessness is a bigger issue than people realize.
Critics of the Minneapolis Police Department's policing strategies say getting rid of the camps only hides homelessness without solving it. The city claims numbers that say otherwise.
Minneapolis leaders say the largest encampment they know of in the city right now has only four people, a stark difference from the last few years.
We have a new understanding of what it costs for the city of Minneapolis to move people struggling with homelessness.
To the tune of clippers humming and the buzz of conversation, dignity is restored one haircut at a time. WCCO's Adam Duxter and Photojournalist Nick Lunemann show us what the buzz is all about.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
On Thursday, city crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
City crews cleared the encampment by Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, citing concerns over safety, fire danger and cleanliness.
Following two fires at homeless encampments in Minneapolis, dozens more people living in an encampment across the river will be displaced.
Dozens of people will be displaced in St. Paul after the city served an eviction order on tents in a big encampment there. Ubah Ali visited that camp and shows us why the city says they have to shut it down.
Christopher Daniel has lived in the Phillips neighborhood since 2016 and feels what is being done to help unsheltered and sheltered residents in the Phillips neighborhood is not working.
City crews are working to clean up what's left behind from Monday’s encampment fire in south Minneapolis. Meanwhile, a coalition of neighbors — with and without homes — are letting their voices be heard.
Fires burned through two separate south Minneapolis encampments Monday afternoon.
Around 12,000 people donated, with 337 donating to the campaign for the first time.
Since partnering with MACV in 2017, WCCO has helped raise more than $4.9 million to help veterans who need housing, services and other support.
Underneath under the Hiawatha Bridge at Cedar Avenue, a small encampment burned early Friday morning.
The Minnesota Vikings added plenty of defensive talent this offseason, but Brian Flores is as excited about the returning players as the new guys.
Officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the parking lot of Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, around 5:13 p.m. Friday.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is asking for financial support during his defamation trial, urging consumers to buy his products or donate online.
Kelly's attorneys claim federal authorities plotted to steal his mail in order to pressure witnesses to testify him, and then recruited a white supremacist to kill him in prison.
The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to start the opener of a three-game series against Texas following two injury setbacks for their starting pitching.
Officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the parking lot of Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, around 5:13 p.m. Friday.
After a federal raid in Minneapolis spurred community unrest, the city's police department has reiterated to its rank-and-file instructions not to collaborate with federal immigration agents.
The Minnesota Legislature approved the remaining pieces of the next state budget overnight Tuesday during a special session that lasted less than a day, after lawmakers failed to complete their work in May.
A Maple Grove track athlete is hoping to lead her relay team to school history in the Track & Field State Tournament. But she's already proven she's a standout, making it to eight state tournaments in three different sports.
A star outside linebacker had his football hopes put in serious jeopardy on May 29 after getting shot in Brooklyn Park.
Itasca authorities say the missing 63-year-old woman was found safe.
The Minnesota Legislature approved the remaining pieces of the next state budget overnight Tuesday during a special session that lasted less than a day, after lawmakers failed to complete their work in May.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Phillip James Iverson, of Spicer, has not been seen since Saturday.
The University of Minnesota is proposing tuition hikes of up to 7.5% and cuts to academic programs for the next fiscal year as it navigates what it calls "unprecedented challenges facing higher education."
For months, third graders at Crooked Lake Elementary in Andover, Minnesota have been trading letters with pen pals a few generations older. On Friday, they finally met face-to-face.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
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."
Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive.
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man whose experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
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.
Lawmakers secured a state budget in overtime, working through the early morning hours.
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn has filed a motion to dismiss a federal charge stemming from an arrest in an underage prostitution sting earlier this year, with his legal team arguing he is being targeted by "selective prosecution."
One of Hegseth's top deputies testified Tuesday that the estimated cost of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles will be $134 million.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
Tuesday is the fifth day of protests in California amid a growing war of words between Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican President Trump.
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.
Officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the parking lot of Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota, around 5:13 p.m. Friday.
Former Minnesota State Sen. Justin Eichorn has filed a motion to dismiss a federal charge stemming from an arrest in an underage prostitution sting earlier this year, with his legal team arguing he is being targeted by "selective prosecution."
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
A star outside linebacker had his football hopes put in serious jeopardy on May 29 after getting shot in Brooklyn Park.
Two 18-year-old men face felony charges for their alleged involvement in an attempted shooting outside Burnsville High School after a graduation ceremony.
The change was a sticking point during negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, for whom repealing that law was a top priority in the divided Legislature.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Nearly 4 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells are being recalled because the plates can dislodge and cause injury.
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.
Sly Stone, the musician known for his own brand of funk with Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
"Maybe Happy Ending" won big at the 2025 Tony Awards, taking home six awards, including the coveted Best Musical.
Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
The Minnesota Vikings added plenty of defensive talent this offseason, but Brian Flores is as excited about the returning players as the new guys.
The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to start the opener of a three-game series against Texas following two injury setbacks for their starting pitching.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier has earned her second Western Conference Player of the Week award this season, adding another accolade to her MVP-level year.
The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension Tuesday for Josh Oliver, the team's No. 2 tight end whose size and strength make him a premier blocker in both the running and passing game.
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.
The sun sees a return on Tuesday with temps returning to the 80s.
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.
As the day goes on, skies are expected to clear on Tuesday.
Dry skies and sunshine hold on for Tuesday in Minnesota with a seasonal feel, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The sun will return to the Twin Cities on Tuesday with highs in the low 80s.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates.
The sun sees a return on Tuesday with temps returning to the 80s.
Lawmakers secured a state budget in overtime, working through the early morning hours.
After a federal raid in Minneapolis spurred community unrest, the city's police department reiterated to its officers not to collaborate with federal immigration agents.
Wild Nights at the Minnesota Zoo kicks off on Friday and runs through August 8.