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A nonprofit that cares for rescued and endangered animals is being evicted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The Wildlife Science Center has leased the land in Forest Lake since 1991. The DNR says they had to act.
Minnesota State Patrol are investigating a fatal car accident in Forest Lake Wednesday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident occurred at 3:40 a.m. on Highway 97 and Forest Road N.
Officials have identified the woman whom they say was killed by her boyfriend in Forest Lake and kept in his apartment for days.
A Forest Lake man has been charged with allegedly killing his girlfriend in his apartment and staying with her body for days until police arrived, according to charges filed in Washington County.
Authorities say a woman's body was found in a Forest Lake apartment Friday night and a man has been detained in connection with the incident. The Forest Lake Police Department was called at about 7:55 p.m. Friday by a landlord to an apartment on the 900 block of 12th St. SW.
It's been a deadly year for motorcyclists on Minnesota roads. Motorcycle deaths are up nearly 50-percent from this time last year.
After 16 hours on the run -- in at least four stolen vehicles -- a Wisconsin boy is now behind bars.
The presence of the invasive species zebra mussels has been confirmed in Forest Lake, the Minnesota Department of Resources announced Friday.
The Forest Lake Police Department is looking for a suspect after an armed robbery at Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant late Tuesday night, and the restaurant owner's husband is recovering after being shot during the incident.
You don't have to go very far to find entertaining, competitive and intense match-ups on the high school sports scene. The spring prep sports landscape will take shape over the next few weeks as we'll have playoffs underway, if not decided, in lacrosse, softball, baseball and tennis.
More than 150 firefighters from more than a dozen north metro departments responded Wednesday morning to battle a massive fire near Forest Lake that destroyed a greenhouse and damaged two other businesses.
A Forest Lake couple is facing felony charges, accused of bilking taxpayers for about $115,000 in public assistance benefits they weren't entitled to.
An Alpine ski team from Forest Lake High School is OK after being involved in a deadly crash Tuesday morning. According to officials, the crash happened around 10:15 a.m. on Highway 33 near Cloquet.
A water main break in Forest Lake has shut down Southwest Junior High Wednesday. There will be no school for students Wednesday as city officials say the school will be without water for nearly the entire day.
The community of Forest Lake was first invited into the city's new government center last month. This brand new building gives the city departments a "front-door" to Forest Lake residents.
The Forest Lake Rangers did not win a football game in the fall of 2014. By most accounts, that would constitute a miserable season. For one head coach, it has been a memory of a lifetime. Jeff Wilson took over the team as the head coach this fall. He added a special offensive line coach -- his father, Gary.
Six people were implicated Wednesday in contract-rigging schemes involving the bribery of National Guard officials, and three individuals have pleaded guilty, prosecutors said. The Department of Justice unveiled the charges the individuals face in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Court documents show the schemes involved two businesses headed by retired National Guardsmen, one from Minnesota and another from Virginia.
Step inside a Forest Lake industrial park and the product flowing from the factory is "pop." Soda pop to be exact, made from simple recipes and all natural ingredients. Whistler Classic Soda is new to the market, but it harkens the tastes of decades ago.
Three people suffered serious injuries in a three-car crash in Washington County Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at about 10:15 a.m. at Highway 97 and Healy Avenue near Forest Lake.
From a weather standpoint, the high school baseball season in Minnesota doesn't feel like it's underway until probably the end of May. From a calendar standpoint, the regular season is over by the end of May and teams are battling through section brackets to determine the state tournament teams.
A Minnesota man pleaded not guilty Monday to allegations that he entered the U.S. under false pretenses by concealing his military service and concealing crimes committed during the Bosnian war in the 1990s.
A Forest Lake, Minn. man has been charged with three criminal counts after he allegedly broke into his ex-wife's house and stole cheese from her refrigerator. The criminal complaint says police in Lino Lakes responded to a call very early the morning of March 28.
Forest Lake Police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in an attempted sexual assault. The incident happened Monday evening in the Washington County Library's parking lot when a woman was approached by a man in a vehicle who offered her $20 for sexual favors. After the woman told him no, he got out of his car and grabbed her arm and breast.
Educators use all kinds of incentives to motivate their students, but this may be the most extreme. Principal Kip Lynk, of Eden Lake Elementary in Eden Prairie, presented a challenge to his students.
The Walmart in Forest Lake has been voluntarily evacuated Sunday afternoon due to a potentially dangerous snow load on the roof, according to the police. Police say the evacuation was prompted after an employee noticed what looked like a bend in the roof truss
Monday will be mainly dry in the Twin Cities, though a small chance for isolated showers in the afternoon remains.
The Justice Department and Boeing say the aerospace giant will plead guilty to criminal fraud involving two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
The Lucy statue stood in front of the now-closed South St. Paul Library for almost a decade, and the years took their toll.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
The Lucy statue stood in front of the now-closed South St. Paul Library for almost a decade, and the years took their toll.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says the incident happened at West Broadway and Candlewood Drive shortly after 6 p.m.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a teen boy was seriously injured in a shooting Sunday night in the Whittier neighborhood.
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
A fire broke out at a meat locker in central Minnesota Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from several nearby fire departments and other agencies.
Residents in Waterville are still working to clean up after historic flooding.
A 24-year-old man nearly drowned on Little Detroit Lake Saturday afternoon.
Two 17-year-olds have died and a third has serious injuries after a fatal crash in Big Lake.
A person has minor injures after a plane crashed in Kandiyohi County.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
An hour east of the Twin Cities in Baldwin, Wisconsin, some are starting their Fourth of July early and with a bang.
The six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire were a former pastor, two of his daughters and three of his granddaughters, authorities and church officials said.
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in both cases given the high court's liberal tilt and remarks a liberal justice made on the campaign trail about how she supports abortion rights.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, says that even though he is gone, it's important to keep his memory and legacy alive.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
President Biden has been adamant that he will stay in the race, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes "before this is all said and done, that President Biden most likely will be replaced."
President Biden will hit the campaign trail again, telling voters and leaders of his own party that he is staying in the 2024 race.
The historian describes what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies, WCCO has you covered.
Transportation experts predict record-breaking numbers for the Fourth of July holiday.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a teen boy was seriously injured in a shooting Sunday night in the Whittier neighborhood.
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
Police in St. Paul say they're investigating a homicide Friday afternoon.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Richfield police exchanged gunfire with a man going through a mental health crisis early Friday morning.
Gavin Plumb was convicted Thursday of planning to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, a popular British television personality.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
A team at Brigham Young University looked at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate.
After a half-decade hiatus, the music, crowds and excitement are back in Mill Ruins Park for the grand return of Red, White and Boom.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Christian Vázquez led off the ninth inning with a home run to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 17 points apiece to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 74-67 without three-time All-Star Napheesa Collier.
Jose Miranda matched a major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances and Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee homered, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
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.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances. So what fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
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.
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.
Monday will be mainly dry in the Twin Cities, though a small chance for isolated showers in the afternoon remains.
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.
Monday will be mainly dry in the Twin Cities, though a small chance for isolated showers in the afternoon remains.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days will feature afternoon/evening showers.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it will be partly sunny and around 80 with isolated storms in the p.m. hours through Wednesday.
Monday will be mainly dry in the Twin Cities, though a small chance for isolated showers in the afternoon remains.
If you're driving near Hudson, Wisconsin, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days will feature afternoon/evening showers.
A beloved member of the South St. Paul community is down but not out. David Schuman introduces us to the artist who's repairing the city's famous Lucy statue as a labor of love.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation workers kicked off their week-long strike on the Fourth of July.