Man Who Escaped From Northern Minnesota Corrections Facility Back In Custody
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a man who escaped from a corrections facility is in custody.
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a man who escaped from a corrections facility is in custody.
Three men are dead following a series of separate shootings in St. Paul over a six-hour period, with one of them impacting METRO Green Line service Friday morning.
The jury is now set in the trial for Gregory Ulrich, a Minnesota man accused of walking into a medical clinic last year and opening fire, killing one staff member and wounding four others.
Authorities in the Twin Cities are investigating Thursday after a shooting left two people dead in Robbinsdale.
Beleaguered Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson is taking a leave of absence "for the indefinite future," according to a spokesperson with the county. In his place, Chief Deputy Tracey Martin will assume charge of the office's operations.
A police pursuit came to an end just outside the Minnesota State Capitol complex in St. Paul Wednesday evening, prompting a brief lockdown.
Deputies in Wabasha County have confiscated roughly 5 pounds of meth and charged a 46-year-old man with two counts of controlled substance crime.
A 38-year-old Lakeville man and middle school principal has been charged after he allegedly attempted to hire a 15-year-old for sex.
Two workers at a suburban Twin Cities department store are accused of stealing more than $400,000 in high-end merchandise and trying to sell it on eBay.
The medical examiner's office identified the victim as 53-year-old Robert Leon Commodore, from Minneapolis. His official cause of death was listed as a "stab wound to the left side of the neck that severed major arteries and veins."
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Thomas Lane has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd's killing. Under the plea agreement, he's agreed to serve three years in prison.
A convicted felon shot and wounded a 21-year-old woman and her 8-month-old child in an altercation that began Wednesday afternoon inside a crowded restaurant in south Fargo, police said. The suspect later killed himself.
It was one year ago that 6-year-old Aniya Allen was shot and killed by random gunfire in north Minneapolis.
Two people face several criminal charges one month after the overdose death of a 19-year-old woman in central Minnesota.
A man accused of hitting two tow truck employees on a highway in southern Minnesota was turned in to police by his father, charges state.
Authorities in Inver Grove Heights are asking for the public's help to find a young runaway who is believed to be in St. Cloud.
An Eden Prairie woman will spend two years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from her employer, federal officials say.
A 10-year-old boy is in the hospital after being struck by a motorist outside a Brooklyn Park elementary school Friday morning.
The northern lights are expected to be dancing overhead again this weekend, and Minnesotans might have a chance to see them.
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
The explosion completely destroyed the home. Its cause is not yet known.
The northern lights are expected to be dancing overhead again this weekend, and Minnesotans might have a chance to see them.
A stretch of Interstate 94 northwest of the Twin Cities was shut down for at least a couple of hours following a head-on crash Friday morning.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
The Minnesota Department of Health is spearheading a statewide effort to replace lead pipes in every home.
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
A union representing Minnesota firefighters has endorsed the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential election, breaking with its larger union's non-endorsement. It's a similar move to what Midwestern Teamsters did last month.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
WCCO's Esme Murphy went to the University of Minnesota to talk to students about issues that matter most to them this election season.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican party.
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
An Eden Prairie woman will spend two years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from her employer, federal officials say.
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
A Blaine woman accused of sexually assaulting two teenage hockey players agreed to a plea deal on Friday, according to court records.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
A second person is facing charges in an attack on a north Minneapolis homeless shelter after police misidentified the original suspect.
Months after having quadruple bypass heart surgery, Jim Johnson is already to start running races again.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and from now until the end of the month you're encouraged to walk 3-Days Your Way.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The Minnesota Orchestra is ready to take visitors on a journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Justin Jefferson played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris.
After a disappointing season, the Minnesota Twins and general manager Thad Levine are parting ways, the team announced Friday.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is this Sunday, but all the fun starts on Friday.
Olympic gymnast Suni Lee is adding another accolade to her list: she was named as one of Glamour's Women of the Year.
Minnesota has the best pass defense in the FBS with an average of 96.8 yards allowed per game.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
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.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Saturday will be warm and windy, with highs in the lower 80s. The fire risk will be elevated once again.
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.
Saturday will be warm and windy. Mostly dry and breezy days are ahead.
After a warm Saturday, Sunday will be cooler, with temps in the 60s.
The northern lights are expected to be dancing overhead again this weekend, and Minnesotans might have a chance to see them.
Minneapolis officials are looking for solutions to help young Minnesotans after the arrest of a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month.
Saturday will be warm and windy, with highs in the lower 80s. The fire risk will be elevated once again.
A project that started at the Minnesota State Fair is now making its way all across the state.
There’s a good chance the animals could be adopted soon.
When Jim Johnson crosses the finish line, it’s going to mean more than any other time he’s competed.