Wis. DNR urging ATV riders to put safety first as fatalities soar
Wisconsin officials say 26 people have died so far this year in ATV-related crashes, putting 2024 on pace to be even deadlier on state roads and trails.
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Wisconsin officials say 26 people have died so far this year in ATV-related crashes, putting 2024 on pace to be even deadlier on state roads and trails.
A 37-year-old Little Falls woman is dead after an ATV crash early Saturday evening in central Minnesota.
A passenger on an ATV was killed in a crash on a northern Minnesota trail Saturday afternoon, and the driver was briefly hospitalized.
A 38-year-old man is dead after an apparent ATV crash early Monday morning in northern Minnesota.
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says it received a report around 6:48 p.m. of an ATV accident on the Soo Line Trail, about a mile west of Highway 10 in Bellevue Township.
Three children were seriously injured Sunday afternoon when their ATV crashed into a pickup truck in central Minnesota.
Beltrami County police confirm that two men are safe after their all-terrain vehicle fell through the ice on Upper Red Lake Thursday morning.
A woman died in northern Minnesota Saturday evening after hitting a branch while riding an ATV.
A man is dead after crashing an ATV into a tree late Saturday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
Two children were airlifted to a hospital after an ATV crash in central Minnesota Monday afternoon, authorities said.
An 84-year-old man is seriously injured after he lost control while driving an ATV Friday morning.
A 4-year-old was killed and a 7-year-old was injured when an ATV flipped over in Hibbing.
Alexis "Lexi" Gibson, of Mahtomedi, and Savanna Koeckeritz, of Afton, were found trapped under an ATV Saturday evening in Afton.
The ATV apparently left the roadway before rolling several times into the ditch and striking a number of trees.
Minnesota has long been a haven for refugees, with nearly 118,000 individuals resettling in the state since 1979, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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A 3-year-old child was hospitalized after being trapped under a car in Eagan, police say.
There are fresh concerns about some Minnesota veterans who were laid off from their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Minnesota has long been a haven for refugees, with nearly 118,000 individuals resettling in the state since 1979, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized after being trapped under a car in Eagan, police say.
There are fresh concerns about some Minnesota veterans who were laid off from their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The move comes after council members said the pastor threatened them and one of his team members ended up behind bars.
The Twin Cities-based Northernettes Junior team represented Team USA at a World competition in Poland, and took home gold for the first time.
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A bill that was introduced by Minnesota Senate Republicans to define so-called "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness has provoked a backlash, with some saying the bill trivializes mental health care in the state regardless of the seriousness of its original intent.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Police in Hudson, Wisconsin, say they made a shocking discovery following an hourslong standoff overnight Thursday.
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Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Minnesota has long been a haven for refugees, with nearly 118,000 individuals resettling in the state since 1979, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
There are fresh concerns about some Minnesota veterans who were laid off from their jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Republicans at the Minnesota Legislature say they want to save you money by cutting the budget and returning surpluses.
The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021.
The seating of Rep. David Gottfried, who represents parts of Shoreview and Roseville in District 40B, means the power-sharing agreement negotiated between both caucuses last month takes effect.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
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Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The move comes after council members said the pastor threatened them and one of his team members ended up behind bars.
Scammers have been reaching out to Spanish-speaking people by pretending to be federal agents and demanding money. Bloomington Police are now using a cutting-edge approach to warn people: artificial intelligence.
A woman has pleaded guilty on a charge in connection to a theft scheme involving a Minneapolis Lululemon store.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the September 2024 shooting outside a St. Paul tobacco shop.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
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The Minnesota Department of Health has officially added two more diseases to the list of conditions for which newborns are typically screened.
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In the world of alpine skiing, few have been more decorated. Fast, fearless and resilient, Lindsey Vonn fought her way back after every crash, until she retired at 34. But now, with a titanium knee replacement, she is eyeing one more trip to the Olympics.
Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
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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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the Twin Cities metro may see anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of snow on Wednesday.
Temps will cool on Tuesday, but rain showers are expected to pop through by the evening.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says some areas of southern Minnesota could see four inches or more of snow by Wednesday afternoon.
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