2 boys arrested in separate school threat incidents in Chaska, Brainerd
Students in two separate Minnesota school districts were arrested Thursday after allegedly making threats, authorities say.
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Students in two separate Minnesota school districts were arrested Thursday after allegedly making threats, authorities say.
A woman was killed in a head-on crash near the Brainerd airport Monday morning.
Prosecutors in Crow Wing County filed charges against 35-year-old Chad Aanerud on Monday. Aanerud was arrested Friday morning after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children at gunpoint.
Authorities say a man is in custody after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children, which prompted an AMBER Alert near Brainerd Friday morning. The victims were unharmed.
An 81-year-old man is dead after his motorized paraglider failed and he crashed into a tree near Brainerd Wednesday evening, authorities said.
Brainerd's dance team took home the state championship in high kick this year in what was the first win for the program in 25 years.
The four-day strike began Friday and will last through Christmas Day.
"My friends were ding-dong-ditching those cameras and I was like, 'You know what, how about I go say something nice, maybe they need to hear it'," he said, admitting he had never done something quite like what he was about to do.
A Minnesota family was treated to quite a wild sight near Brainerd!
Brainerd police announced Thursday they have found John Ciminski dead. No foul play is suspected.
Authorities say a Brainerd woman was killed Monday evening when a driver struck her while she was walking a horse on the side of a road.
Minnesota transportation officials say Highway 371 north of Brainerd has been closed until further notice following a crash Friday afternoon.
A 22-year-old woman died Sunday in a car crash in north-central Minnesota.
A motorcyclist killed in a crash in Brainerd Wednesday afternoon has been identified.
A motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon following a crash in northern Minnesota.
The sheriff's office says Bethany Anne Bernatsky suffered several gunshot wounds. A 29-year-old Brainerd man is in the county jail awaiting murder charges.
Steve Torrence won at Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday, giving him a least one victory at every track on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series circuit.
A Brainerd man faces more than a year in prison for shooting and beheading a black bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in 2019.
Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after hitting a bear in Crow Wing County Friday evening.
Sun Country Airlines announced Tuesday that it is expanding shuttle service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from five more cities in greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
The 55-year-old man was rescued from the fire on the 8800 block of Wise Road at about 12:40 p.m.
The state says that education staff eligible for the pilot program vaccines can also include employees who contract through schools like bus drivers.
Sheriff Scott Goddard said Robert Joseph Hamann was last seen Oct. 17.
Health officials are also concerned about the growing number of COVID-19 cases in students.
Officials from Brainerd Public Schools say three high schools in the district will switch to full-time distance learning after a "proven and growing cluster" of positive COVID-19 cases surfaced.
The holy month of Ramadan has begun and Minnesotans gather to reflect, prey and grow spiritually.
Suspect arrested in Golden Valley stabbing connected to fatal crash in rural Hennepin County.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
A man has died after a shooting in Columbia Heights Friday
The holy month of Ramadan has begun and Minnesotans gather to reflect, prey and grow spiritually.
Suspect arrested in Golden Valley stabbing connected to fatal crash in rural Hennepin County.
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
A man has died after a shooting in Columbia Heights Friday
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for help in locating a vulnerable missing adult with dementia.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is asking the community for help in locating a vulnerable missing adult with dementia.
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
There are plenty of things you would never expect to happen on the highway — like going into labor.
Minnesotans may see a mix of warm and wet conditions during the month of March.
A southern Minnesota history center avoided an explosive exhibit on Thursday when authorities helped remove three live World War I-era incendiary devices that had sat undiscovered in the collection for more than half a century.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
The college, which was founded in 1892 in Ashland, was struggling financially amidst declining enrollment and soaring costs.
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.
An extreme cold warning will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures will plummet to the double digits below zero and wind chills will be even worse.
With extreme cold continuing on Tuesday, hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have announced closures and delays.
One of the two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student is in police custody.
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
Protesters take march to Richfield city hall as a stand against President Trump's immigration policy.
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
Consumers nationwide are being encouraged to put away their wallets today as part of a social media movement calling for an economic blackout.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is expected to discuss the bipartisan meeting she attended Friday in Washington D.C. with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which preceded a chaotic meeting in the Oval Office that ended with Zelenskyy being told to leave the White House.
Video shows President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy having a contentious meeting at the White House.
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Tax season is underway, and Minnesotans who have filed may be eager to know the status of their refund.
From a deep freeze, all the way to the 50s, the drastic change in temperatures in the Twin Cities is the perfect recipe for potholes.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
For Douglas Flanders, the Twin Cities art gallery bearing his name has been his life's work since 1972.
A man has died after a shooting in Columbia Heights Friday
A 33-year-old Minneapoils man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in the $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.
A 34-year-old St. Paul man is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the deadly stabbing of his wife.
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting in a northern Twin Cities suburb late Friday morning.
Joseph Jorgenson, the 41-year-old Twin Cities man who pleaded guilty to killing and dismembering two women, was sentenced on Friday to 40 years in prison.
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
Some Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature sounded the alarm about potential federal cuts to Medicaid, which could be at risk after the U.S. House passed a budget framework that includes slashing federal spending.
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.
Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.
The tour features The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills.
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would make Prince's "Purple Rain" and Bob Dylan's "Girl from the North Country" Minnesota's official state songs.
Meet the Richfield basketball player who is thriving and honoring loved ones over a decade after a tragic car accident. Plus, a look at the Minnesota Gymnastics State Meet 2025.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
A man who was arrested more than a year ago on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson was again re-bailed.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been suspended for one game after being ejected and picking up his 16th technical foul of the season during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
LeBron James had 33 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fourth straight game, holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-102 on Thursday night.
With social media proving dangerous in multiple ways for children, an expert breaks down what warning signs parents should look for.
Many public health officials have called for warning labels on social media. The risk includes anxiety, depression, as well as violent outcomes, including kidnappings. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Steve Webb, @dr.stevewebb2542 , whose book draws on his experience as a police officer and Superintendent of an Illinois School District about online safety tips for parents.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts.
Minnesota farmers say they are in a valley of uncertainty amid the layoffs and cost-cutting measures of the first few weeks of President Trump's second term.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts to federal programs.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
A survey found 40% percent of people don't always put their phones on airplane mode while on a flight, while 17% percent say they never do it.
No matter the age, there's one school subject that just doesn't add up for many people, and trying to solve it can bring nerves and even fear.
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
Winter is more than halfway over, and we've definitely had our share of cold weather, but so far this season, the Twin Cities have only seen 16 inches of snow.
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.
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.
We will return to the 40s on Sunday. Things will remain mild on Monday. A storm will arrive later in the week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and how things are shaping up over the next seven days.
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.
Temperatures warm to the 40s Sunday. We remain mild as we head into the start of the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the next seven days including when we could see some rain.
High pressure returns Saturday morning, just in time for the weekend, drawing in calming winds and bringing plenty of sunshine.
Happy first day of meteorologic spring! WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including what you can expect temperatures will be like over the next month.
We will return to the 40s on Sunday. Things will remain mild on Monday. A storm will arrive later in the week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing and how things are shaping up over the next seven days.
Ramadan began at Sunday and Muslims across the state gather together putting food and community on center stage.
Derek James updates on the news of the day.
Temperatures warm to the 40s Sunday. We remain mild as we head into the start of the work week. Lisa Meadows breaks down the next seven days including when we could see some rain.
Police say a suspect in a stabbing in Golden Valley is also connected to a fatal crash in Independence Minnesota.