Saint Paul MN

WCCO Investigates has learned a state watchdog is taking a closer look at the community's concerns surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant and the state agency that oversees it.

The free services are being offered by the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Authorities say an armed home invasion in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Friday morning prompted a "significant police presence" and "large-scale search," but the suspect was not found.

A Minnesota daycare owner has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges in a case that prosecutors say involved millions of dollars in fraudulent claims submitted through government-funded childcare programs, adding another chapter to an expanding investigation into alleged misuse of public funds. Daycare Owner Admits to

Police were called to a report of a possible explosion and chemical leak.

Minnesota's smoky air is starting to cancel events and outdoor activities

For the past few years, Bakehouse—the big, boxy, powder-pink building that sits on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park—has functioned as a sister space to Anne Andrus's bakery Honey and Rye, serving as a production kitchen, a space for parties and pop-ups, and a hub for community-led baking and cook

A man accused of helping to orchestrate the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has been returned to Minnesota for prosecution.

Guy said the food is so good you should plan a vacation around it.

Smoky air in Minneapolis led to canceled outdoor activities on Thursday, including youth camps and a concert. Doctors warn that the air quality is dangerous for everyone, not just people with lung conditions.