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It's no secret that fireworks are dangerous to set off, but it turns out they are even more dangerous to make. A Wyoming man was severely burned while making illegal fireworks in a garage, according to Wyoming Fire Department Chief Dennis Berry.
An illegal firework manufacturing operation was discovered Saturday in Wyoming after a man was hospitalized for 1st-degree burns. Wyoming Police say a 30-year-old man suffered severe burns after a flashover minor explosion in the garage at 7002 Lake Blvd late Saturday morning.
The city of Shakopee is giving the all-clear after a plant explosion rocked the city south of Minneapolis.
An explosion at a fertilizer plant in West killed between five and 15 people, at least, and left more than 160 others badly injured. Rescue workers are continuing to dig through the debris after the Wednesday evening blast just north of Waco.
Rescue workers searched rubble early Thursday for survivors of a fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas that killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others.
Firefighters from four communities battled a fire Tuesday night at an Oakdale apartment complex left one townhouse destroyed.
Police in western Wisconsin say a Hudson Golf Course employee from Minnesota suffered severe head injuries when a 55-gallon drum exploded.
Authorities aren't sure what caused the explosion that evacuated a Brooklyn Center school, and restricted traffic in the area on Tuesday afternoon.
A number of school children had to take an unexpected field trip to a nearby fire station when a boiler exploded at Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School Thursday.
Five men remain hospitalized after they were injured in an explosion in an ice fishing camper in northern Minnesota.
Five men are injured after an explosion in an ice fishing camper near Williams in far northern Minnesota.
State investigators say design failures of a natural gas pipeline caused a massive explosion on Saint Patrick's Day last year in southwest Minneapolis.
A house exploded in the city of Tracy on Saturday morning, injuring four occupants. According to Tracy Fire Chief Dale Johnson III, an explosion was reported at approximately 9:03 a.m. at 213 Elm Street.
Authorities say an explosion may have started a house fire in north Minneapolis early Thursday morning.
Two people have been injured in an explosion at the CHS Inc. grain elevator in the southwestern Minnesota community of Tracy.
A leaking natural gas pipe was the cause of a Northeast Minneapolis house fire that left two families displaced, one person injured and five firefighters with heat exhaustion Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
A Northeast Minneapolis explosion and fire displaced two families Sunday afternoon and five firefighters suffered possible heat exhaustion, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department.
Authorities in southeastern Minnesota say a camper poured a flammable liquid on a campfire, sparking an explosion that injured four children.
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a south Minneapolis business.
The future remains uncertain for hundreds of Minnesotans who work at the Verso Paper Mill in Sartell.
A house explosion Friday in Hartland, Minn., just north of Albert Lea, left a 75-year-old man with burns on multiple areas of his body and a home destroyed, police say.
A man who was badly burned when an Illinois grain elevator exploded two years ago knows he may ultimately get a big chunk of the $181 million that a federal jury awarded him and two co-workers who were seriously injured in the blast. He just doesn't know how much good it will do him.
A day after a paper mill explosion killed a man and shook the community of Sartell, Minn., a mill worker says he still feels nervous, shaken by the blast.
Authorities have identified the person killed in Monday's explosion and fire at a paper mill in central Minnesota. Officials said that 50-year-old Jon Maus of Albany, Minn. was killed.
A large fire was burning in Sartell Monday afternoon after an explosion at a paper mill. According to a dispatcher with Stearns County, a number of fire crews have responded to the scene.
The EagleCam has captivated fans of the majestic bird for 12 years.
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor chair Ken Martin, who's led the state party for more than a decade, on Tuesday announced a bid to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party looks to rebuild in wake of bruising electoral defeats this month.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
Temperatures will drop throughout the day Tuesday as Minnesota dries out before some potential snowfall arrives.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
The EagleCam has captivated fans of the majestic bird for 12 years.
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor chair Ken Martin, who's led the state party for more than a decade, on Tuesday announced a bid to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party looks to rebuild in wake of bruising electoral defeats this month.
There are concerns of antisemitism ahead of a Twin Cities teachers union vote to take a stance on the war in Gaza.
A state legislative study group met Monday to get feedback on plans to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent from school.
Cottage Grove has a plan to filter PFAS out of its drinking water, and a way to pay for it.
The EagleCam has captivated fans of the majestic bird for 12 years.
A state legislative study group met Monday to get feedback on plans to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent from school.
Five Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli after eating organic carrots part of a nationwide recall.
A Cambridge man is accused of shooting and killing his father at a hunting cabin on Friday evening.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with a case affecting whether the swing state's nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor chair Ken Martin, who's led the state party for more than a decade, on Tuesday announced a bid to lead the Democratic National Committee as the party looks to rebuild in wake of bruising electoral defeats this month.
President-elect Donald Trump's team is defending his choice of former Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
The price of housing in Minneapolis rose less over the last five years compared to other metro areas around the U.S.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
A Cambridge man is accused of shooting and killing his father at a hunting cabin on Friday evening.
An inmate at the Stillwater corrections facility and a former corrections officer who worked there have been sentenced for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
On Monday, 100% of Park Tavern's profits will go towards the Kristina Folkerts Memorial Fund.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked near a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.
Five Minnesotans have been infected with E. coli after eating organic carrots part of a nationwide recall.
It's Infant Safe Sleep Week in Minnesota, and a new state law is helping provide free cribs for residents.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
The Minnesota Vikings have been hounding quarterbacks all season and often without any extra help.
Lifting weights specifically helps strengthen bones, and in Ronnie Laitnen's case, slows down her chronic disease from developing.
The Minnesota Wild (8-3-3) are one of the top teams in the league right now thanks, in part, to a great goalie tandem and one of the league's top stars.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his cabinet, there's one department for which he's yet to announce a leader. That could be because he promised it wouldn't exist after taking office.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames is tracking the snow that's expected to move into the state midweek.
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 will drop throughout the day Tuesday as Minnesota dries out before some potential snowfall arrives.
Temperatures will drop throughout the day Tuesday as Minnesota dries out before some potential snowfall arrives.
Minnesota will dry out as temperatures plummet Tuesday, but snow showers may arrive later on.
Jessica Changthoralek explains what goes into the "GOAT" sandwich at Hen House.
Lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer shares some inspiration.
Financial expert Dustin Smith, of Wealth Enhancement Group, shares some must-know tips.
It was once considered among the most popular of all board games. Now, with National Play Monopoly Day this week, does it still cast the same spell?
Experts agree that being on your cell phone is the rudest activity to engage in during Thanksgiving dinner. But there are other flubs to be made as well.