The final section of the northbound lane ofthe new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis is in place, althoughthe new span won't be open until at least September.

The new superintendent at the western Minnesota school district that lost four children in a school bus crash says his job won't be easy.

A Minnesota eye specialist is offering another option for glaucoma patients.

A southern Minnesota bike shop is struggling to keep up with the increased demand, and the shop's owner is pointing to high gas prices.

It's no holiday weekend for workers on the Interstate 35W bridge. They're continuing to work around the clock to get construction done ahead of schedule.

Celebrating American independence often means remembering military personnel serving all over the world. Last week, the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan helped typhoon victims in the Philippines. WCCO talked to two Minnesotans aboard that ship.

A group of Minnesota National Guard soldiers are expected to return home next week from their peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

The last of the Mississippi River locks that had been closed to barges are back in business.

With summer kicking into full swing and money running out, you might need a couple suggestions on fun things to do with only a little bit of cash.