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When a driver struck a boy on a bicycle in Maplewood last week, authorities say the boy's father and a group of bystanders performed a heroic feat to get him out from under the vehicle.
A Minnesota family says the state trooper accused of killing their daughter should have never been on the road. Eighteen-year-old Olivia Flores died in a car crash in Rochester this spring just weeks before her high school graduation. Now, the state trooper who hit her faces a string of charges including manslaughter. As WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell discovered, this isn't the first time he's been accused of dangerous driving.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Cottage Grove on Tuesday afternoon.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a car ran a red light, causing the crash on Highway 252.
Charles Gabrelcik was seriously hurt in car crash early Sunday morning in Big Lake.
We're learning more about the man killed in a tragic crash that kept bystanders at bay. St. Paul police say a car caught fire after it crashed Sunday night but exploding fireworks inside the car kept people from jumping in to help. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell spoke with a man who could only stand by and watch.
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
A Vikings rookie whose life was cut short in a car crash said he was ready to get to work for his new team.
There are new details in a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two teens and seriously injured another in Sherburne County on Saturday morning.
Two 17-year-olds have died and a third has serious injuries after a fatal crash in Big Lake.
It happened early Sunday morning in Inver Grove Heights. The Dakota County Sheriff says two park rangers were in separate squads driving on Highway 52 when two cars raced up from behind.
Teigan Martin was a standout player on a standout team. He landed a Division I football scholarship at Liberty then South Florida. Last week, he lost his life in a car accident while back home in Minnesota.
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.
It happened on Highway 55 and Lexington Avenue Saturday afternoon.
Police are investigating after a crash involving an officer's squad car Sunday night.
An Iowa woman faces charges after a Minneapolis woman was discovered dead inside her crashed vehicle in southern Minnesota over the weekend.
Authorities say a 20-year-old man died in a crash early Monday morning southwest of the Twin Cities.
Rochester police announced Thursday that they finished their investigation and passed on the case to the county attorney.
Good Samaritans rushed to rescue a driver suspected of crashing his car while under the influence of a controlled substance in south Minneapolis over the weekend.
Just south of the Twin Cities, authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man and seriously injured a driver and two young children.
A 71-year-old woman faces charges in a crash that seriously hurt a Wayzata police officer earlier this month.
Seven people, including four children, are hurt after a head-on crash in north Mankato.
Officers responded to a carjacking at gunpoint near 26th Avenue North and Thomas Avenue North around 2 p.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
A woman and two children were injured in a crash an hour west of the Twin Cities on Tuesday afternoon.
A woman and two children were injured in a crash an hour west of the Twin Cities on Tuesday afternoon.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
A federal appeals court says Minnesota's law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
Outside the walls of CHS Field, it's rare for these 7-14-year-olds to find an all-girls team. Most of them play with boys, making this camp extra special.
For the unlucky few, it's a point of frustration – all while questioning when the power will come back online.
A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like?
An Elk River father is being hailed a hero for saving two of his kids before getting swept up in the Mississippi River.
The second leg of Jason Mraz's summer tour makes a stop this Saturday evening at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
A 38-year-old man is dead after an apparent ATV crash early Monday morning in northern Minnesota.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
Universities of Wisconsin leaders have approved pay raises for eight of the system's 13 chancellors as well as bonuses for chancellors that retain freshmen students.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
A spokesperson says Jacob Frey and Brian O'Hara would still like to visit Somalia, but the trip hasn't been rescheduled.
A federal appeals court says Minnesota's law banning 18 to-20-year-olds from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Customers of Downtown St. Paul's sole grocery store will have five fewer hours to shop each day.
The man accused of using a golf club to fatally impale a Minneapolis grocery store employee has been found competent to stand trial.
A 17-year-old girl who was shot earlier this month in north Minneapolis has died from her injuries.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
A man was shot multiple times inside a home in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood Tuesday morning, police said.
A shooting near an encampment on the edge of Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood Monday night left one person dead and five others hurt.
South Dakota Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot.
U.S. News and World Report also named the Mayo Clinic in Rochester to its Honor Roll, which recognizes the best hospitals nationwide.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
According to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, West Nile has been confirmed in samples taken from Anoka and Dakota counties.
The hot weather means a lot of Minnesotans are trying to find ways to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
The second leg of Jason Mraz's summer tour makes a stop this Saturday evening at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Outside the walls of CHS Field, it's rare for these 7-14-year-olds to find an all-girls team. Most of them play with boys, making this camp extra special.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.
Culpepper, 21, plays college ball for Kansas State and is the school's first position player to be drafted in the first round.
California Highway Patrol officers say that Addison, a former standout at USC, was asleep behind the wheel near LAX late Friday evening.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
Some at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in the heated presidential race.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It's a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
The flooding clean-up continues in parts of southern and northern Minnesota. It’s a reminder of how quickly these events can happen and how permanently lives can be changed. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy investigates the evidence of climate change here at home and across the nation.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
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.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
If you were traveling this holiday weekend, you might have helped break a record. More than 3 million passengers went through TSA checkpoints on Sunday — the most ever in a single day.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler going forward as temperatures stay below average through the weekend.
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 meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we're finally looking at a stretch of mild and sunny days, though that isn't expected to last for long.
We’re entering a cool and dry stretch, as the small spotty showers in Minnesota should disappear after sunset.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we're finally looking at a stretch of mild and sunny days, though that isn't expected to last for terribly long.
The Twins came to Minnesota in 1961. They were looking for bat boys and preferred identical twins. They found two 15-year-old farm boys: Peter and Richard King. Both have passed away but Mike Max sat down with their widows to hear tales of the unforgettable summer of '61.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler going forward as temperatures stay below average through the weekend.
It's an unmistakable sound that signals days of discomfort. Mosquitoes often whiz by our ears before taking a bite. Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell explains the science behind the sound.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land. They're working with nature to improve animal health along with helping the soil and water. But they say change in the farming industry can be tough. Some fear failure or disrupting the family legacy. In this NEXT Weather Investigation, Erin Hassanzadeh takes us to Hertel, Wisconsin where a young woman and her mother are forging a path of their own.
It was supposed to be a push to improve public safety and build community connections by traveling halfway around the world. WCCO's David Schuman explains what Minneapolis leaders hoped to gain from an international trip that ultimately fell apart.