Shelter rescues 200+ pets in 3-day span
Two weeks ago, the shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than five dozen birds.
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Two weeks ago, the shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than five dozen birds.
A massive rescue spanning four counties within 72 hours left the Animal Humane Society stretched thin. The shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than 5 dozen birds. Ubah Ali has the latest on the rush to isolate some animals out of fear of spreading disease.
What started as small year-long project, has turned into something far greater. One St. Paul woman is making a difference in her community, one cat at a time. WCCO's Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos report.
2024 may have been the year of the dragon, but in Minnesota, all kinds of animals made headlines.
The role of the Animal Humane Society is to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota. Janelle Dixon has spent over 30 years doing just that.
It's been a busy year for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. Tuesday they passed a record of 21,000 patients. Including a late season mallard duckling.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Simon was rescued in 2020 after a family who initially had tried to sell him off for Thanksgiving dinner.
Though a Minnesota State Trooper attempted to rescue an injured eagle on I-35E on Friday, the bird unfortunately died before reaching the Raptor Center.
Earlier this month, nearly 40 animals were rescued from Happy Tails shelter following alleged mistreatment. Now, those animals are thriving at the Animal Humane Society and are looking for their forever homes.
Community service officers with Centennial Lake police were called to a neighborhood after the storm — not to help the homeowner, but baby woodpeckers nestled inside a fallen tree branch.
Severe storms that tore through the town of Lexington this week forced an evacuation for four tiny residents.
Minnesota animal shelters say they need help after being forced to take in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state. Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February. WCCO's David Schuman learned what could be behind these sad situations and what's next for the animals.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
They're holding a fundraiser in connection with the sanctuary's 25th anniversary, with all donations up to $75,000 matched dollar for dollar from now until April 30.
A man planning to help flip a house is now in the middle of a massive rescue mission. Nearly 80 cats were found cramped and living in filth inside a foreclosed house in Coon Rapids. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has more.
Firefighters raced to the rescue, retrieving the dog and bringing him back to the fire station for some oxygen and warm blankets.
India's train tracks run straight through elephant country, and collisions are a big problem. Meet a team trying to get one victim back on her feet.
Carley Ryan owned an animal rescue in Andover where police say there was an "overwhelming odor of feces and urine."
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
A woman who went on a solo search for her missing dog in sub-zero windchill Sunday afternoon did not return safely that evening, but she and her dog were both found Monday afternoon by Pine County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team, the sheriff's office said.
Firefighters battled bitterly-cold temperatures and huge Lake Superior waves to save a dog who jumped into a Duluth shipping canal last week.
Two sea otter pups, one orphaned after an orca killed its mother in Alaska and another rescued by SeaLife, are now receiving care at the Minnesota Zoo.
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
With its ample green space, vibrant arts and food scenes and generally genial denizens, is it any wonder Minneapolis ranks among the world's happiest cities?
Veigel will be remembered as a "mentor, a father figure to many, and a fierce advocate for the underdog," according to a statement posted on the coffee shop's Instagram.
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Steelhead are a type of rainbow trout that head to the Knife River to spawn. But fewer and fewer have been making that trek in recent years.
The three areas were scheduled to be aerially managed this spring with an insecticide used to kill spongy moth caterpillars, but federal funding delays and uncertainties forced the department of agriculture to pivot, officials say.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
It's proof you can make friends at any age: A couple of World War II veterans from Minnesota and Wisconsin struck up a friendship well after they turned 100.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The bull elk was found on private property in Black River Falls on March 18.
Wisconsin health officials are calling a significant spike in congenital syphilis over the last several years "especially concerning."
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
The 17 crop art portraits on display depict themes of civic engagement, justice and community.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
The Minnesota DFL alleges she ignored campaign contribution limits by accepting more than the maximum allowed from nine different donors.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
X in its lawsuit is asking a federal judge to block enforcement of the law for violating free speech protections.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
While 4/20 is a celebratory time for her, My Little CBD Co., owner Lynn Bialick said she is surprised at how long it's taking just to set up a cannabis marketplace.
Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A Minnesota company is offering the chance to own never-before-seen pieces of music history.
A company that makes baby food for Target is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
E'shaun Maurice Funches pleaded guilty to one count each of second-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm last month for the Dec. 13, 2023, shooting.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
X, the Elon Musk-owned social media site formerly known as Twitter, is suing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a state law regulating the use of "deepfakes" to influence elections.
A southern Minnesota woman faces manslaughter charges in connection with "Baby Angel," a newborn found dead in the Mississippi River more than a decade ago.
A man from Independence, Minnesota faces charges in connection to a lockdown at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina on Tuesday afternoon.
It's only the second case in the state this year, following 70 cases in 2024 — the second highest total in the past 15 years.
In 2019, city officials in Northfield, Minnesota said the town's water supply tested for high levels of manganese.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Pork carnitas products sold at Aldi stores nationwide maybe contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Applications for free state health care by undocumented Minnesota residents are exceeding expectations.
A series of timeless movie trailers has inspired a Minnesota filmmaker to produce a documentary about their history.
Minnesotans love to claim Bob Dylan as their own, but they may want to think twice about sharing a quote on Pope Francis purporting to be from the iconic musician.
Meghan Trainor will perform at the Grandstand this year, the Minnesota State Fair announced.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance.
Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain.
The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday night, and dedicated football fans are researching with excitement about all the different possibilities their team can make through the form of mock drafts.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Here's a look back at every draft pick Adofo-Mensah has made with the Vikings since taking over as general manager in 2022.
The Minnesota Twins say retired stars Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart.
Minnesota legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, and at the time the state said stores could be open as early as March of this year, but the licensing for retail cannabis shops continues to be delayed.
When will your neighborhood store be open for recreational sales? For those dreaming of green in dollars with a new small cannabis business, they're stuck waiting.
To the dismay of small business owners, retail shop licensing continues to be delayed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Andrew Caruthers, the owner of Twin Cities High in Golden Valley, who is waiting in limbo.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
Easter is this weekend, and chances are a park in rural Redwood County will be a popular destination.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
Electrical currents travel in an instant, but the effort to ensure that electricity is generated in a carbon-free way is a years-long journey.
Across several networks and streaming channels, you'll often find a dramatic depiction of life in a hospital.
A sure sign of spring might be flowing outside your home starting Wednesday. Streets will be soaked, but it won't be thanks to Mother Nature — fire hydrants are getting flushed.
No matter how you take your coffee, there are endless ways to create the morning staple.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
Here's a look at your latest forecast, including when you can expect severe weather to move in on Monday.
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.
Rain showers will clear out overnight and the clouds will follow on Friday.
A high pressure system returns Friday, allowing for a dry day with sunshine returning in the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including when the next round of severe storms will be coming through the state.
Here's a look at your latest forecast, including when you can expect severe weather to move in on Monday.
Les Schrenk, 101, and Reynold Tomter, 107, created an unlikely bond while overseas observing the 80th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy. The dynamic duo is back together, and WCCO's John Lauritsen dropped in to say hello.
Jeff Wagner has the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
In a 20-page report, the Minnesota Department of Health says Oak Park Senior Living facility is responsible for the death of one of their residents. WCCO's Jason Rantala explains.
Nearly 13 years ago, police found the body of a newborn baby near the Mississippi River in Winona, and just today, officers announced they've charged a woman involved in the case. WCCO's Adam Duxter explains how a community has been waiting a long time for this news.