Maple Grove woman describes harrowing moments watching bear chase her dog
If you ever needed a reminder to keep your trash cans inside your home unless it's pick up day, just watch the surveillance video from outside Bailey Jacobson's home.
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If you ever needed a reminder to keep your trash cans inside your home unless it's pick up day, just watch the surveillance video from outside Bailey Jacobson's home.
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
The DNR says fewer than 10% of the state's black bears have that brown color.
A concerning video shows a group of people in North Carolina pulling two small bear cubs from a tree in Asheville.
When bears tuck into their dens for the winter, Dr. Andy Tri gets to work, taking his tool that communicates with the collared trackers on the bears the state is monitoring to locate them in their dens.
The caper was captured on the home's Ring camera.
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
Fat Bear Week will launch this week at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Video of the "bear" interacting with people at a zoo in the city of Hangzhou went viral, with many casting doubt on the animal's authenticity.
Black bears are making their presence known this summer. One of the latest sightings comes from Lino Lakes, where the family pet sounded the alarm.
The video WCCO viewers have been sending is startling. Week after week there is new evidence that more bears are coming closer to the metro.
Wayne and Sandy Rasmussen sent WCCO a new video from Breezy Point, which shows a mama bear and her two cubs on the hunt for some food. But that wasn't the end of their encounters.
Wayne and Sandy Rasmussen sent WCCO a new video from Breezy Point, which shows a mama bear and her two cubs on the hunt for some food.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
A black bear stopped by the backyard of a homeowner west of the metro.
Police say he climbed up in the tree early Tuesday morning, slept all day and came down late in the night.
Video shows the bear then start to make its way up toward the highway -- that's when people nearby then actually tried to get its attention.
Another weekend, another bear sighting in the metro area. This time it was in Rogers. Multiple viewers last night reported seeing the bear near the Target off Highway 101.
Officials had to step in to help a possibly orphaned bear cub at a park reserve in the north metro this week.
With spring busting out all over, it goes without saying that the state's bear population is getting out to enjoy winter's end along with the rest of us.
An elementary school principal got a big scare from a bear in the dumpster.
Neighbors in Northfield are keeping an eye out after a black bear was spotted in a neighborhood overnight Friday. It's the latest of several bear sightings in Minnesota including some close to the Twin Cities.
Here's a sure sign of spring -- bears are out of hibernation and wandering into unexpected places. Tahleel Mohieldin reports on a sighting in southern Wisconsin.
Last winter, WCCO brought you into a bear's den in Minnesota's north woods. Erin Hassanzadeh and photographer Joe Berglove tagged along with Department of Natural Resources' black bear researchers.
Lenny, an 8-year-old chihuahua-terrier mix, was a city stray with no collar and no chip.
Officials say the 17-year-old boy from Corcoran was driving a Cadillac eastbound on Highway 7.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
Federal prosecutors plan to argue at a Minnesota trial that two men were part of a criminal network stretching from India to Canada that smuggled families seeking better lives in the United States.
A driver struck a pedestrian on a highway in the east metro Monday morning, authorities said.
Lenny, an 8-year-old chihuahua-terrier mix, was a city stray with no collar and no chip.
Officials say the 17-year-old boy from Corcoran was driving a Cadillac eastbound on Highway 7.
A driver struck a pedestrian on a highway in the east metro Monday morning, authorities said.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked at a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 494, beneath the Fifth and Seventh street bridges, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is urging hunters to use caution when on the water after responding to two different water rescue incidents Saturday.
Officials in Pine County are investigating a fatal shooting.
An election judge in Hubbard County is accused of accepting 11 unregistered votes.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to name more key Cabinet selections this week.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked at a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The incident remains under investigation.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says officers working as part of the department's "Late Night Safety Plan" were called to Tantrum Nightclub at 118 N 4th St. at approximately 1:47 a.m. after reports of a person with a gun.
Minneapolis police are investigating two separate stabbings that happened early Sunday morning.
Officials in Pine County are investigating a fatal shooting.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Federal and state health officials tell CBS News they are tracking an increase of infections with the illness known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" among young kids.
Starting next year, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to enroll in the state's low-income health coverage program.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
Alternative rockers Linkin Park are extending their world tour into 2025, with Minnesota included in one of many stops.
Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Sam Darnold overcame an early fumble by throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns and running for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13.
Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolves' NBA Cup win in Sacramento on Friday night.
Mason Marchment scored twice, Ilya Lyubushkin had two assists, and the Dallas Stars continued their recent domination of the Minnesota Wild with a 2-1 win Saturday night.
Sylvia Fowles won WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx in 2015 and 2017 and was MVP of the Finals both times.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
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.
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.
Monday will have increasing clouds with rain moving into the metro, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
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 will develop and move northward through the late afternoon and evening hours, causing wet travel for anyone out and about after 5 p.m.
Monday will start out calm and dry, but widespread rain will develop in the evening.
Monday will start out calm and dry, but widespread rain will develop in the evening.
Known for her roles in "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," the late actress's smiling face will soon be gracing envelopes.
Maybe you're stressed about the upcoming week, or the things you need to get done before the weekend finishes up, or just stress about starting a new week.
Three in 10 bank customers experienced fraud on their account, sent money to scammers on payment app, saw unauthorized purchases on statements or had money flat-out stolen from their accounts.
Monday will have increasing clouds with rain moving into the metro, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
Two crashes delayed traffic during the morning commute, while a third on Sunday night left a teenage boy dead.