Trove of legendary underwear kept safe inside Minnesota History Center
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
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In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
A special election for a Minneapolis state Senate seat is set to break a tie in that chamber as the state House remains paralyzed due to a partisan impasse over power.
After just four days on the job, John M. Harrington sees this new role as a natural extension of his time in law enforcement and public service, being a community voice in schools and senior living centers.
Women's hockey is taking center stage right now, and a new production debuting at Minneapolis' Theatre in the Round shares the untold story of the most successful team ever.
A special election is being held Tuesday for Minnesota Senate District 60. Follow live results here.
Two anglers in search of sturgeon on the St. Croix River in Bayport were rescued on Monday night after going through the ice in a truck.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday accuses a southern Minnesota jail of failing to provide adequate medical care for a detainee shortly before his death.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Tuesday released the 50 finalists for this year's Name a Snowplow contest.
Engineers are hoping to turn an accidental discovery of helium on the Iron Range into a plant that will extract the gas and store it on the surface.
Faribault police say they found more than 20 images of child sexual abuse material involving girls estimated to be as young as 4 years old on the tablet.
Two anglers in search of sturgeon on the St. Croix River in Bayport were rescued on Monday night after going through the ice in a truck.
A former chancellor who was fired after regents learned he was producing pornography is suing the University of Wisconsin.
A Minnesota man accused of helping his son hide four bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, online court records show.
The Eau Claire Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place at a residence Saturday morning.
The red Toyota Camry that was being driven by Shuefuab "Shue" Xiong was found, unoccupied, in Superior.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
A special election for a Minneapolis state Senate seat is set to break a tie in that chamber as the state House remains paralyzed due to a partisan impasse over power.
A special election is being held Tuesday for Minnesota Senate District 60. Follow live results here.
A Monday night memo could affect programs in every state, from aid to nonprofits to small business loans and local government grants.
House Republicans from Minnesota have made their recommendations to President Trump for the state's U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal, among them controversial former Minneapolis police union president Bob Kroll.
State leaders in Minnesota, including Gov. Tim Walz, addressed President Trump's federal funding freeze Tuesday afternoon, calling the move "unprecedented" and "illegal."
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts egg prices will increase more than 20% this year.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office has settled with the last of the three largest insulin manufacturers following its 2018 lawsuit over unaffordable prices that led several diabetics to ration their medications with fatal consequences.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The Minneapolis Boat show docks at the convention center for a 52nd year on Saturday and Sunday.
A number of popular restaurants in St. Paul announce imminent closures.
A woman is accused of intentionally setting a downtown Minneapolis apartment on fire last August, killing two people and displacing dozens.
A 32-year-old St. Paul man is accused of fleeing law enforcement and crashing a vehicle into a tree, killing his girlfriend of five years, who was in the passenger seat.
A 34-year-old Hopkins father has pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in the death of his 9-year-old daughter one week after an asthma attack.
No arrests have been made after four people were stabbed in north Minneapolis early Sunday morning.
Police in the southwest Twin Cities metro are searching for a teen who escaped custody Sunday morning while being transported to the Carver County Juvenile Detention Center.
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Winter in Minnesota is also known by some as "soup season." For many of us, it's also prime hot chocolate or hot tea season. But have you ever wondered if those warm drinks actually warm you up?
A new Minnesota Department of Human Services report is proposing changes to improve health gaps American Indian communities in Minnesota face.
Judy Brossard had no idea how large an undertaking it would be when she and two friends were approached 15 years ago to knit a hat for every baby born at the hospital.
A trial over North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for kids is happening, more than a year after families of transgender children and a doctor filed the suit that argued the law violates the state's constitution.
Women's hockey is taking center stage right now, and a new production debuting at Minneapolis' Theatre in the Round shares the untold story of the most successful team ever.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival announced their 2025 lineup on Tuesday.
A former chancellor who was fired after regents learned he was producing pornography is suing the University of Wisconsin.
It's known as one of the toughest businesses to crack into, but a Brooklyn Park teen is making her way in Hollywood.
"A Complete Unknown," the biopic chronicling the swift pop-cultural ascent of Minnesota native Bob Dylan in the early 1960s, has been nominated for eight Academy Awards.
See how the Orono boys basketball team is honoring a team member that's no longer with them. Plus, two of the best girls basketball teams in the state met Friday night as Providence Academy hosted Minnehaha Academy.
Women's hockey is taking center stage right now, and a new production debuting at Minneapolis' Theatre in the Round shares the untold story of the most successful team ever.
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov needs surgery on the lingering lower body injury he recently returned from and will be sidelined for at least a month.
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and Julius Randle added 20 to help the Minnesota Timberwolves hold off the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 100-92.
The Minnesota Twins are only a couple weeks away from spring training, and it's a big one for the team.
DFL leaders have been saying they won't end their boycott of the session until the GOP agrees they won't unseat DFL Rep. Brad Tabke from Shakopee.
At the state capitol, House leaders from both parties have been meeting through the weekend as a power-sharing stalemate continues to keep the chamber from doing business. Esme Murphy speaks with leaders on both sides to see if there's any light at the end of the tunnel in Talking Points.
Advocates say mining would create jobs and help the economy; opponents say mining will pollute the precious boundary waters.
President Trump wants to expand mining and mineral extraction on federal lands; he issued an executive order called "Unleashing American Energy.
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
Winter in Minnesota is also known by some as "soup season." For many of us, it's also prime hot chocolate or hot tea season. But have you ever wondered if those warm drinks actually warm you up?
It might not feel like it, but we are climbing out of the frigid depths of this arctic outbreak. The cold served as a stinging reminder of what the Bold North is capable of this time of year.
When NHL hockey players go crashing into the boards, advertisers enjoy some air time. But the logos fans see along the boards on TV are different from what is seen in the arena.
Well before evacuation orders are declared, or even before an emergency happens, there are ways to prepare.
The brutal cold that settled in on Monday is enough to make you cry. All it takes is a few seconds outside before the tears start flowing.
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.
Two anglers in search of sturgeon on the St. Croix River in Bayport were rescued on Monday night after going through the ice in a truck.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we cool tomorrow, but the temps remain well above average.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps will remain well above average on Wednesday, and we tie the record for January warmth on Thursday.
It'll be a breezy and mild Tuesday, as temps look to drop into the 30s on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we cool tomorrow, but the temps remain well above average.
A warning about thin ice at a popular sturgeon fishing spot on the St Croix River. Two fishermen in search of a lunker were rescued after going through the ice in a truck last night. Esme Murphy has this cautionary fish tale.
Tuesday, a special election could break a tie in one chamber at the state capitol — but the other is still at a stalemate. Voters in northeast Minneapolis showed up to the polls, casting ballots for their next state senator after the death of DFL Sen. Kari Dziedzic. But that doesn't resolve any dispute in the state House. Caroline Cummings reports.
The coordination of Minnesota's response to emergencies is heavily reliant on federal money. Even before the freeze, experts say that funding has been decreasing. David Schuman looks at the effort to save the state's programs that prepare for emergencies.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temps will remain well above average on Wednesday, and we tie the record for January warmth on Thursday.