Southern Minnesota community still recovering 1 year after historic flooding

More than 100 homes are damaged in Waterville, Minnesota, after four days of drenching downpours led to a historic surge of the Cannon River. As WCCO's Jonah Kaplan reports, many residents are relying on faith amidst the frustration of getting back on …

Why Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could increase electricity costs in Minnesota

Consumer advocates warn that cuts in that legislation could drive up your energy bills. One think tank estimates that home electricity costs in Minnesota could jump by nearly 30% over the next decade. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains why.

Risk of severe storms Independence Day weekend in northeast North Dakota, northwest Minnesota

GRAND FORKS — There’s a slight risk of severe storms Thursday, July 3, into Friday, July 4, throughout northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service of Grand Forks. A weather support packet issued Thursday …

Minnesota State Patrol urges safe driving over busy holiday weekend

MOORHEAD — It’s shaping up to be one of the busiest Fourth of July holidays ever for drivers. According to AAA, Thursday, July 3, is tied with Wednesday, July 2, for the biggest days of travel. More than 61 million drivers across the country are expected …

Minnesota State Patrol: Drive safe for Fourth of July weekend

(KVRR) –As celebrations for the Fourth of July holiday weekend kick off, officials want you to stay safe in your travels. “With a lot of summer left, we have had a number of crashes generally resulting from people driving too fast, impaired driving, …

Woman in crash near Willmar, Minnesota, suffers life-threatening injuries

WILLMAR — A woman suffered life-threatening injuries when two pickup trucks collided Thursday morning outside Willmar. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Debra Palm, 66, of Morton, was the sole occupant in a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado traveling …

Reader's View: New Minnesota data-center law set a standard

The June 28 letter, “ Protect Minnesota resources from data centers ,” rightly raised concerns about the unchecked power of corporations building massive new data centers in Minnesota. However, some of its claims overlooked important progress made at the …

Deadliest Creature On Earth Is Now In Minnesota In Alarming Numbers

Based on movies and social media feeds, you'd think the deadliest creatures on earth exist in a tropical rainforest, deep in a jungle, or some other place far away from Minnesota. However, that is not the truth. While Minnesotans don't generally …

Eury Perez Dominates, Miami Marlins WIN Series Over Minnesota Twins

D.C. Memo: In wake of Trump’s big win, Minnesota GOPers downplay Medicaid cuts while Dems decry them

WASHINGTON – The drama and stakes could not have been higher here this week as Republicans in Congress used their political muscle to approve President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, which would raise the nation’s debt ceiling, cut deeply into poverty …