Driver experiences medical emergency, swerves into crash scene on Highway 36
A trooper was at the scene of a crash on eastbound Highway 36 at Snelling Avenue around 6 p.m. when they noticed a vehicle driving erratically coming up behind them.
A trooper was at the scene of a crash on eastbound Highway 36 at Snelling Avenue around 6 p.m. when they noticed a vehicle driving erratically coming up behind them.
Two people were injured overnight in a wrong-way crash involving a stolen car on Highway 10 in Mounds View.
One person is dead and two are injured following a crash in a northern Twin Cities suburb Tuesday evening.
Police believe impairment may have been a factor in a northeast Minneapolis crash that injured two children and two adults Monday evening.
An SUV went tumbling through the intersection of Highway 252 and 70th Street in Brooklyn Center.
The Dallas Police Department issued arrest warrants Wednesday for the 23-year-old Rice and 21-year-old Theodore Knox.
Police in Minneapolis arrested a driver after they flipped a vehicle on Interstate 94, injuring two people on Thursday evening.
The crash occurred on Interstate 94 westbound just before Interstate 494 in Maple Grove.
Alcohol was likely involved in the crash, according to the sheriff's office, which is investigating along with the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Two women were injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning, authorities said.
The Minnesota State Patrol filed and executed a search warrant to obtain the driver's blood on Tuesday, the day of the crash.
A Minnesota teenager is fighting to recover after a typical drive took a terrifying turn.
Authorities say a teen girl was seriously injured in a west metro crash Tuesday afternoon, shutting down a highway for hours.
The teen was making a left turn onto Williston Road from westbound Highway 7 in Minnetonka around 2:23 p.m. when another driver traveling eastbound struck her vehicle.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says officers were dispatched to an accident with unknown injuries on westbound Highway 610 over Highway 169 shortly before 6 p.m.
Five teenagers were injured in a head-on collision Saturday afternoon south of the metro.
The 2- and 4-year-old victims were taken to Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. The driver of the vehicle didn't sustain any injuries. The crash is still being investigated.
The Minnesota State Patrol said the 4-month-old's hospitalization was a precautionary measure and made no mention of any injuries to anyone else involved in the crash.
A driver struck a pedestrian on Highway 52 in St. Paul Thursday afternoon, causing a temporary closure.
Police say that a man was injured after being struck by a car in South St. Paul. Police looking for the driver.
A 5-year-old girl was gravely injured in a crash on a highway in the east metro Saturday night.
The Kandiyohi community rallied around the Dahl family and helped raise thousands in a silent auction.
Police believe two stolen vehicles involving four teenagers — both resulting in crashes Tuesday night — are related.
Authorities say a good Samaritan helped rescue a man who crashed into the Crow River late Monday afternoon in Rogers.
The Minnesota State Patrol says that nearly 300 cars slid of roads between Friday and Saturday morning, they also warn drivers that these conditions will continue.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday night.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Saturday, the 2nd annual Youth Violence Prevention Summit was held to give young people an opportunity to take the lead in preventing violence and impacting the community's young people.
For some, it's the unofficial sign the seasons have turned. Minnesota's farmers markets are beginning to make their return.
There have been several injuries linked to tornadoes on Friday, but no fatalities have been reported.
Saturday, the 2nd annual Youth Violence Prevention Summit was held to give young people an opportunity to take the lead in preventing violence and impacting the community's young people.
For some, it's the unofficial sign the seasons have turned. Minnesota's farmers markets are beginning to make their return.
Education support professionals for the Minneapolis Public Schools have voted to authorize a strike after working without a contract for more than 300 days.
Three Minneapolis teenagers are shot in a span of four days concluding a particularly violent week in the Twin Cities.
Police say a a person was shot at the YMCA in Coon Rapids.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's International Wolf Center is mourning the loss of one of its ambassadors.
A transcript from a 911 call is providing more details surrounding the arrest of Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who stands accused of burglary.
A Minnesota man who kidnapped his 2-year-old son last year, triggering an AMBER Alert and a standoff, will be sentenced on Thursday.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Amidst another day of Pro-Palestinian protests at the U of M Friday, Jewish students at Hillel Minnesota are speaking out, explaining why they don't feel safe on campus.
Peter Meijer had joined the race in November 2023.
Friday will be the fourth day that Twin Cities students will join a nationwide movement to end the bloodshed in Gaza.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
Saturday marks, for some, a holiday.
Saturday, the 2nd annual Youth Violence Prevention Summit was held to give young people an opportunity to take the lead in preventing violence and impacting the community's young people.
Three Minneapolis teenagers are shot in a span of four days concluding a particularly violent week in the Twin Cities.
Police say a a person was shot at the YMCA in Coon Rapids.
The murder trial of a Minnesota State Trooper is continuing to draw controversy, attention and calls from elected officials this week.
Police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Cancer cases are on the rise in younger adults, and early onset cancer is up in patients under 50, many of them without typical risk factors.
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
The Vali-Hi Drive-In in Lake Elmo has been closed for almost two years now — but a filmmaker raised in Woodbury is keeping memories of the iconic theatre alive.
Eight years ago this week, music icon Prince died of an accidental painkiller overdose at his Paisley Park estate.
La Raza's mission is to bring music, news and community to more than 200,000 Latinos in the Twin Cities.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Bailey Ober took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Carlos Santana homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Friday night.
If you were watching the NFL Draft last night you probably saw the Minnesota family handpicked to announce the Vikings' first-round draft pick.
The Vikings did not have to send a massive package to move up and accomplish their most urgent goal.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, lawmakers pushing for reform. But Republican analyst Amy Koch says its going to take a bi-partisan public outcry from the politically diverse seven-county area.
It may have been more than 25 years ago, but Jesse Ventura's 1998 win for governor stands out as one of he most successful third-party runs in U.S. history.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
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.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that most of the state will stay dry overnight. Rain chances pick back up in the morning, but will be more focused in southern Minnesota. Monday there will be showers in the A.M. before we dry out. But the rain returns Tuesday.
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.
WCCO-TV Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that in the last 24 hours parts of Minnesota saw a quarter of an inch of rain, further north Minnesotans saw more than a half inch of rain. Tonight we will see temps in the 40s in the metro, but for the most part we stay dry with storms picking up Sunday morning.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that we have a break in the rain, for now. Temps will get in the 40s overnight and then storms will pick up again as we head into Sunday.
The first of two storms for the weekend is making its way out of the metro area on Saturday morning.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that most of the state will stay dry overnight. Rain chances pick back up in the morning, but will be more focused in southern Minnesota. Monday there will be showers in the A.M. before we dry out. But the rain returns Tuesday.
The Minneapolis City Council has raised the price for a pack of smokes. Some are in favor of the decision, while others say it won't be the deterrent the city council wants it to be.
WCCO-TV Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that in the last 24 hours parts of Minnesota saw a quarter of an inch of rain, further north Minnesotans saw more than a half inch of rain. Tonight we will see temps in the 40s in the metro, but for the most part we stay dry with storms picking up Sunday morning.
Minnesota identical twins mark a major milestone and celebrate their 90th birthday on Saturday.
According to a new report, the cost of buying a home has gone up. The average asking price now exceeds 400k dollars. But economists say that government programs and some changes to policy could help buyers.