Woman dies after fiery crash in stolen vehicle in Coon Rapids, police say
A woman is dead after a fiery crash early Sunday morning in Coon Rapids.
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A woman is dead after a fiery crash early Sunday morning in Coon Rapids.
A Coon Rapids family was forced to make a dramatic escape from their burning home Thursday.
Cameras showed one vehicle driving down the left lane, approaching a lane closure. Before the driver could reach the zipper merging point, another driver in a pickup truck swerved into them, driving their vehicle off the road.
Investigators say a gas stove was the cause of an explosion inside a Coon Rapids home in June that severely injured a homeowner.
The girl is in serious condition at a local hospital.
A former middle school paraprofessional will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to what authorities call "a sextortion scheme that targeted minors through social media and an online gaming forum."
Neighbors in a Coon Rapids mobile home park are battling with a bird. They say the lone turkey appeared in their park around Thanksgiving of 2021 and hasn't left since, becoming more aggressive as the months go on.
Police are reminding motorists to pay attention to emergency vehicles after a police officer was hit by a car in Coon Rapids.
A Coon Rapids man was indicted Friday for making threats of violence against a U.S. senator after he left them multiple voicemails.
The Coon Rapids Police Department says the boy was riding through the intersection along Northdale Boulevard when he was hit.
Benjamin Russell was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter for the 2009 death of his 3-month-old daughter.
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Glen Anderson of Coon Rapids was charged with two counts of production of child pornography, one count of enticement of a minor, and one count of interstate communications with intent to extort.
Authorities say a motorcyclist and a motorist are dead after a crash in Coon Rapids Tuesday night.
Weather officials say a tornado touched down Wednesday night in Coon Rapids as severe storms swept over the Twin Cities metro.
A Coon Rapids nonprofit has a large new space and a large desire to serve people with disabilities. But they can't bring people back, even though they have a long waiting list.
A Coon Rapids man charged with allegedly murdering another man last week has been arrested in Nevada, according to Anoka County officials.
A patient who has been battling COVID-19 on a ventilator for months at a Minnesota hospital has been moved to a hospital in Texas amid an ongoing legal battle between the family and hospital.
K-9s were unable to track the suspect down, and they are still at large.
A 29-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges for allegedly shooting at a vehicle with two young children inside.
Authorities say a motorcyclist died after losing control and crashing in Coon Rapids early Thursday morning.
A 35-year-old Champlin woman was killed in a crash Tuesday morning near Spring Lake Park.
Some parents say the issue of mask or no mask is causing bullying concerns on both sides of the issue.
A 5-and-a-half-foot snake is not a common sight in the Twin Cities, but a Coon Rapids resident recently called police to remove one from their yard.
A man died on Wednesday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle into a car in Coon Rapids.
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
The crash happened around 7:21 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 252 and Humboldt Avenue, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department.
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
The crash happened around 7:21 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 252 and Humboldt Avenue, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department.
Calls are growing for a South St. Paul councilwoman to resign — or face a recall.
Several Minnesota companies are adapting to how they do business due to the ongoing tariff concerns.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
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You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
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Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers' phones are ringing off the hook with calls about tariffs. Democratic Congresswoman Kelly Morrison joins WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about what they've been hearing from constituents.
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.
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You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old man stole a 2021 Honda CRV and used Wite-Out to turn an "L" on the license plate into an "I".
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
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The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
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The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
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Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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Jackson Jobe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot Friday night.
Rudy Gobert matched his career high with 35 points and had 11 rebounds for Minnesota in a 117-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that put the Timberwolves on the brink of a top-six finish that would avoid the play-in games.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
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Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
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WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says some isolated thunderstorms are popping up in the southern part of the state, but the day will remain mostly dry.
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.
There's a chance for a few light showers Sunday, but there will still be plenty of dry time under a mostly cloudy sky.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says there will be a few light showers today.
Scattered rain for Sunday. Monday will see rain chances and cooler temps. Lisa Meadows breaks down what to expect the rest of the weekend and heading into the work week.
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