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Minnesota's mild weather leads to early bear sightings in Isanti County
Not far from Cambridge, Good Samaritans and Isanti County sheriff's deputies helped rescue a bear cub who was on a busy highway, separated from its mother.
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Not far from Cambridge, Good Samaritans and Isanti County sheriff's deputies helped rescue a bear cub who was on a busy highway, separated from its mother.
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.
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.
The DNR says the victim was staying at the cabin, and she was attacked when she went outside to check on her dog, who she had let out moments earlier.
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.
The DNR says a black bear was roaming through a heavily-populated Minneapolis neighborhood Sunday, posing an immediate danger to the public.
Video shows the family making a short stop at the playground before mama realizes playtime is over, and they're ready for dinner.
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.
The crash happened on County Road 34 in May Township, near Pillager. According to the county sheriff's office, the motorcyclist was driving when a large black bear came out of the ditch.
When boaters in northwestern Wisconsin saw a black bear swimming in the lake with a plastic jug stuck on its head, they sped up to help.
Be aware a bear is wandering around the northeast metro.
Getting a black bear's head out of a 10-gallon milk jug is tricky business.
The shooting of a black bear in Minnetonka near a popular lakeside restaurant has many people taking to social media.
Police in Burnsville are asking residents to be cautious as there has been a black bear spotted in the southeast area of the city.
Authorities say a black bear that attacked three people in northern Minnesota has been killed.
A 32-year-old Wisconsin woman suffered minor injuries when she struck a black bear in her vehicle late Wednesday evening.
Duane Koerner, a Corcoran resident of almost 30 years, was shocked when he made the discovery.
Authorities are telling residents in the northwest metro to be on alert after a dead black bear was found on a road.
Transportation officials in northern Wisconsin say they found a young black bear wondering around a highway over the weekend and peeping inside of cars.
A homeowner in western Wisconsin says a black bear and her three cubs paid a visit Wednesday to his bird feeder.
A 200-pound black bear found at a residence in southeastern Minnesota had to be euthanized after it growled at authorities and posed a threat to residents in the area.
A Pine County man is hospitalized after hitting a black bear on Interstate 35 near Pine City late Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says 48-year-old Edmund Hanson, of Brook Park, was driving on I-35 when a black bear stepped out onto the highway.
A black bear was spotted in Kandiyohi County pawing at a bird feeder on Decision Hills Bible Camp Road in Spicer.
The Minnesota Wild released their schedule for the upcoming season on Tuesday, and they'll play the season opener at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod is an All-Star for the first time in his career, the team announced Monday.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been denied parole after spending most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota.
Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.
Minneapolis park workers announced Tuesday they'll begin a weeklong strike on the Fourth of July holiday.
St. Paul police are asking for your help finding the person who shot and killed a man in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood Monday night.
Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Officials in Waterville say they are still in emergency mode, as the small town grapples with historic flooding.
Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.
Authorities in Pine County are asking for the public's assistance in finding a 15-year-old girl last seen in mid-June.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a crash involving two vehicles occurred on Highway 63 north of 50th Avenue around 11:36 a.m.
Investigators in Wisconsin are probing how a house began fire that left six people dead.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a man died trying to save his grandchild from drowning on Saturday.
The facility has been plagued by allegations of staff-on-inmate abuse, including excessive use of pepper spray, restraints and strip searches. A court-appointed monitor is currently overseeing the facility.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an order barring an anti-abortion protester from coming close to a Planned Parenthood nurse violated his First Amendment free speech rights and must be overturned.
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
David Hruska and his sister Jenny Barnes said their job now is to stay positive while looking forward to hopefully bringing Back their Rapidan Dam Store.
Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event.
It's not the 911 call St. Louis Park police officer Maddie Turnquist expected on a night shift a few weeks ago.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is using the summer months to reach veterans in need.
President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.
Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts.
The legislation is an effort to curb the opioid epidemic, especially among young people.
There are new questions after the Supreme Court ruled former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution.
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
The application portal opened at 11 a.m., and at 11:19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced it had "received enough submissions to fill the applicant pool."
Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built.
Black Garnet Books' Dionne Sims is looking to hand off ownership of her beloved St. Paul bookstore to pursue her next dream.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier has been denied parole after spending most of his life in prison since his conviction in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents in South Dakota.
St. Paul police are asking for your help finding the person who shot and killed a man in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood Monday night.
WCCO went through case after case from 2019 through 2023. Of the rights restored, two people had a gun offense after — both misdemeanors.
Police in St. Cloud are investigating after finding a body near Tech High School on Monday.
Investigators say police in Waterloo, Iowa, were responding to a report of a bicyclist with a gun in an incident that ended with two officers wounded and the suspect dead.
The legislation is an effort to curb the opioid epidemic, especially among young people.
In the 2021 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles withdrew from the women's team finals because of mental health challenges. It's a common battle for athletes, especially competing at the highest level.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
Valleyfair in Shakopee is canceling its Fourth of July fireworks show due to flooding impacts.
Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Jon Pardi with special guest and rising country star Mackenzie Porter will be at the Minnesota State Fair for this summer's Grandstand Concert Series.
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While the music world is still wrapping up celebrations of the 40th anniversary of Prince's landmark "Purple Rain," another honor has been announced for the late Minneapolis rock superstar: a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
The Minnesota Wild released their schedule for the upcoming season on Tuesday, and they'll play the season opener at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod is an All-Star for the first time in his career, the team announced Monday.
Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team for Mayer Lutheran High School. He landed on a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he died in a car accident while back home in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Wild are almost done with their dead weight.
Bailey DuPay won the all-around MSHSL state championship title three times in her high school career in the early 2010s while competing for Northfield High School.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
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Thursday night will be the first of two presidential debates before the general election. For both candidates, the stakes are high. The race is essentially tied, but former President Donald Trump is leading over President Biden in key swing states.
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The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
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It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Trees, yards and gardens are lush with all the rain recently. But some people wonder if the weather has also helped stop a pesky problem this time of year.
You've probably seen all of the commercials lately for the latest personal hygiene trend: Whole body deodorant. So, what is it? And do we actually need it? Good Question.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says it's unlikely that the Twin Cities will see any sun at all Tuesday. Temperatures are taking a swing upwards over the next day, too.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday will visit the site of disastrous flooding in southern Minnesota, which partially damaged a dam and led to the destruction of at least two historic buildings.
Tuesday will offer some dry time for the Twin Cities before more rain arrives in the evening.
Overnight storms have cleared the metro and the next round won't begin until around dinnertime.
Dustin Smith, of Wealth Enhancement Group, shares some thoughts on what makes one feel truly financially independent.
Shoppers are spending estimated billions on items they've seen in their social media feeds.
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WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says it's unlikely that the Twin Cities will see any sun at all Tuesday. Temperatures are taking a swing upwards over the next day, too.
The Minnesota e-bike rebate application period is slated to reopen Tuesday — this time with safeguards in place to manage the high demand.