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More than a century ago, the Northern Pacific Railway literally built the city of Brainerd. Now, a recently opened brewery is doing its part to honor the city's past – and serve some great brews at the same time.
One person died Monday after a trailer home caught fire near Brainerd, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office.
Brainerd police say an SUV smashed through an apartment's second-story garage and landed nose first on a ground level driveway Thursday afternoon.
A 75-year-old Brainerd man was hurt Sunday night after hitting a large hay bale in the road in Crow Wing County.
Minnesota Power says crews are close to fully restoring power to customers in the Brainerd area after severe storms downed trees and electrical lines.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is releasing muskie into the Gull Lake chain near Brainerd and the Fairmont chain of lakes in southern Minnesota this fall.
A bicyclist came across a truly rare sight for Minnesota over the weekend: an alligator walking on the path.
The Brainerd Lakes Area has no shortage of things to do, and our WCCO team is excited to plunge into all the area has to offer, especially since this is a holiday weekend!
It's a holiday weekend for Goin' To The Lake as Natalie Nyhus and Mike Augustyniak hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! Here are some memorable moments from their trip!
About $150,000 worth of marijuana wax was seized in a raid in Brainerd.
Severe weather rolled across northern Minnesota Sunday night, and areas around Brainerd appear to be the hardest hit.
A Brainerd man is in custody after he reportedly stabbed another man at a bar Friday night, according to the Brainerd Police Department.
A 40-year-old Brainerd man is in the hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a car while riding a motorized bicycle, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Police believe the body recovered from a Brainerd lake Saturday morning is that of a missing vulnerable adult.
Brainerd Police are seeking the public's help in locating a vulnerable adult, missing since Wednesday night.
Minnesotans enjoy spending time lakeside during all seasons of the year and have built up vacation resorts around some of the larger and more popular lakes. Here are just a few of the most popular and fantastic bodies of water to visit.
Two people were rescued from a Brainerd lake on Friday night after they lost control of their boat and went overboard.
A Brainerd family wants to warn others after a day of fun led to a life-changing accident.
Two drivers are dead and an 81-year-old passenger is seriously injured after a head-on crash Friday afternoon in Cass County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Chevrolet Cobalt crossed the centerline on westbound Highway 210 near 25th Avenue Southwest at about 12:22 p.m.
Organizers of the annual Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza are postponing the contest for two weeks because of inconsistent ice conditions. Contest officials and the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office said Friday the charitable ice-fishing contest on Gull Lake is being delayed until Feb. 6 for safety reasons. The event had been scheduled for Jan. 23.
Authorities have charged four Ojibwe Indians with fishing and wild rice violations stemming from a protest last summer to assert treaty rights they claim they still hold.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash in the city of Merrifield, Minnesota Wednesday afternoon.
Mills Fleet Farm was founded by Stewart Mills Sr. in Brainerd back in 1955. The company steadily grew into a chain of 35 retail stores in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and North Dakota. It gained retail success by appealing to both city and rural shoppers -- a niche that other stores did not offer.
It's almost Christmas, but there's still plenty of festivities to check out all around Minnesota.
The balance of power is uncertain in the Minnesota Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
With one week left in the regular season, the NFL's most expensive ticket can be found at Ford Field this weekend.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
A 22-year-old man faces charges in connection to a St. Paul gas station shooting that injured two men early Sunday morning.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
A 22-year-old man faces charges in connection to a St. Paul gas station shooting that injured two men early Sunday morning.
Graffiti was sprayed across the beehive fireplace in Robbinsdale's Graeser Park last week.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
A 58-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with a stabbing on Nicollet Mall that left another man dead.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Dan Reed is on a campaign to get more people to become donors. The more people he can register, the higher up he gets on the transplant list.
The balance of power is uncertain in the Minnesota Legislature following the death of a state senator and a court challenge for a House seat, which will prompt special elections two weeks after session begins.
Two weeks from Tuesday, state lawmakers will kick off the 2025 legislative session.
A new Minnesota law going into effect Jan. 1 requires insurers to cover the cost of wigs for anyone experiencing hair loss due to a medical condition.
When Minnesotans file taxes next year, there will be a choice to get half of the state's child tax credit early in advance payments.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
St. Paul police say they caught two suspected porch pirates red-handed on Christmas week in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood.
Leftovers are in the fridge and the presents under the tree are unwrapped. But what if Santa didn't get your wish list just right?
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
A 22-year-old man faces charges in connection to a St. Paul gas station shooting that injured two men early Sunday morning.
A 58-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with a stabbing on Nicollet Mall that left another man dead.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A former Twin Cities volleyball coach has pleaded guilty to two counts of production of child pornography.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
With one week left in the regular season, the NFL's most expensive ticket can be found at Ford Field this weekend.
Lions fans were roaring in downtown Detroit Monday night after a come-from-behind road win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft's low block on Patrick Jones apparently didn't lead to any serious injury for the Minnesota Vikings edge rusher.
The Minnesota Vikings didn't hesitate to pass the ball with a precarious two-point lead late in the game against Green Bay because of their confidence in quarterback Sam Darnold.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
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.
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.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
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.
Tuesday will be slightly breezy and in the 30s but the cloud cover will dampen any chance for viewing the northern lights in the evening.
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.
A large swath of the far-northern United States may have the opportunity to ring in the new year with some dazzling northern lights, but cloud cover will likely spoil the show for Minnesota and Wisconsin skygazers.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says light snow or flurries are possible during the day, especially north of Interstate 94, with little to no accumulation.
The fog will clear on Tuesday as cooler air moves in, and light snow is possible.
Tuesday will be slightly breezy and in the 30s but the cloud cover will dampen any chance for viewing the northern lights in the evening.
Two weeks from Tuesday, state lawmakers will kick off the 2025 legislative session.
The Hallmark Christmas Experience brought Hallmark stars and superfans together for an unforgettable time earlier this month in Kansas City.
Are you ready to create a life filled with more harmony, joy, and growth in the months ahead? Lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer shares some simple yet powerful steps you can take to achieve it.
MACV president and CEO Neal Loidolt talks about how the campaign is going and why you should support their mission.