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Notable new foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair ranked
The 2024 Minnesota State Fair is here, and with it, all the fried food, sugary sweets and delectable drinks for which your heart and taste buds yearn.
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The 2024 Minnesota State Fair is here, and with it, all the fried food, sugary sweets and delectable drinks for which your heart and taste buds yearn.
In the first six months of the year, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says there were more than 4,000 reports of stolen vehicles in the county.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including ticket information, hours, discounts and more.
Humidity is on the rise Friday, with things expected to heat up for the first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to the Minnesota State Fair and keeping them safe is no small task.
A 21-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge for fatally shooting another man in south Minneapolis last week.
Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum.
"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
After nearly a decade of work, the National Weather Service finally finished upgrading its weather radars.
Minnesotans haven't had to worry too much about beating the heat. We've only had six 90-plus degree temperature days — a stark contrast to last year's 27 through August.
Some people jokingly call it the "Great Minnesota Sweat Together" because it can be so hot. So, what is the latest with the forecast?
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says things will be warming up this weekend.
One of our yearly fair traditions had to deal with a bit of a rain delay. But when the clouds parted, we were off to the races for a little friendly competition.
School buses are among the safest vehicles on the road. But you play a critical role in keeping it that way. What are the rules when it comes to school buses? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell rode along with a bus driver to give us a refresher course.
Welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests to the Minnesota State Fair is no small task. WCCO's David Schuman spoke with the people working to keep you safe both inside and outside the gates.
Pro and college athletes are turning to a training center in Eagan to improve speed, strength and injury prevention.
The Minnesota Vikings are adding depth to their squad in the form of two former Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points, Courtney Williams added a season-high 22 and the Minnesota Lynx raced past the Las Vegas Aces 98-87.
Matt Wallner's three-run homer highlighted a seven-run fourth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 11-4.
Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers an abundance of confidence in their new starting quarterback with his quick mastery of the offense and natural leadership ability.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop when they see a bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Monday evening, the latest CBS News and YouGov poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris with a three-point lead nationally over former President Donald Trump.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
Veteran's Farming Initiative is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families heal and learn through specialized farming programs.
Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open.
There's an important event this weekend trying to address the health care crisis in the Black community.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Humidity is on the rise Friday, with things expected to heat up for the first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair.
Welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to the Minnesota State Fair and keeping them safe is no small task.
In the first six months of the year, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says there were more than 4,000 reports of stolen vehicles in the county.
A 21-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge for fatally shooting another man in south Minneapolis last week.
In the video, the toddler allegedly grabs his cheek, steps back and tells the man the slap hurt.
Humidity is on the rise Friday, with things expected to heat up for the first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair.
here's no shortage of new things to see and do at the Minnesota State Fair. One feature has been since the very beginning but you may not have even noticed it.
After a historic 2023 legislature session, Minnesota Republicans have their eyes on breaking up the Democratic trifecta at the Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the battle for the Minnesota House and why it could impact our lives.
The trial for Adam Fravel, the man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Madeline Kingsbury in Winona, has been scheduled for this fall.
Trail cameras captured a unique wolf on the prowl around Voyageurs National Park earlier this year.
A flustered Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, surrounded by a group of cheesehead-wearing supporters, fumbled through the state's roll call at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening.
A Wisconsin teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students is facing nine additional charges, an amended complaint filed in St. Croix County last week reveals.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer.
"The path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt unexpected," Harris said of her nomination. "But I'm no stranger to unlikely journeys."
Gus Walz, son of Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, melted the internet's collective heart on Wednesday night with his lovingly emotional reaction to his dad's vice presidential nomination address at the Democratic National Convention.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday, casting the final weeks before Election Day as the closing minutes of a football game that will require the difficult work of "blocking and tackling" to defeat former President Donald Trump.
Rewatch Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's speech as he officially accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president at the 2024 DNC.
Tim Walz stepped into the national spotlight on Wednesday night when he accepted the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030. While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates with edible insects.
Target's moves to ramp up deals on thousands of grocery items and offer more trendy but affordable fashion helped drive shoppers to its stores and online in the second quarter.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
In the first six months of the year, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says there were more than 4,000 reports of stolen vehicles in the county.
A 21-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge for fatally shooting another man in south Minneapolis last week.
In the video, the toddler allegedly grabs his cheek, steps back and tells the man the slap hurt.
The 42-year-old man who threatened violence at the University of Minnesota campus will spend 21 months in prison.
The wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell is accused of trying to kill their vulnerable adult son by drug overdose.
Pro and college athletes are turning to a training center in Eagan to improve speed, strength and injury prevention.
Seventeen-year-old Gus Walz's parents recently told media that he has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder. They called his condition "his secret power."
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including ticket information, hours, discounts and more.
What does it take to put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.