Decapitated man found by horseback rider in 1979 identified
The remains found by a boy who was horseback riding have been identified through DNA and forensic genealogy as those of Joseph Caliva.
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The remains found by a boy who was horseback riding have been identified through DNA and forensic genealogy as those of Joseph Caliva.
23andMe launched an investigation in October after a hacker claimed to have access to users' personal information.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile that had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future.
Fargo police say officers fatally shot a suicidal person just before 11 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Woodbury police are searching for missing 16-year-old Anlatyla Ames, and are asking for the public's assistance. Anlatayla, who also goes by Tayla or Tay, was last seen on Oct. 10 leaving her home with an unknown direction of travel.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
Hegseth has pushed for making the military more lethal and said that allowing women to serve in combat roles hurts that effort.
A crash in Sherburne County closed a portion of Highway 10 for several hours Wednesday morning.
A clothing boutique that showcases Minnesota pride with a vintage touch is growing in Osseo.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night in the city's Ventura Village neighborhood.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
The family of a doctor killed in a hit-and-run near Mille Lacs Lake a year ago spoke alongside local officials on Wednesday, announcing an increase to the reward for information on her case.
Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
Authorities say they have "no reason to believe that the Islamic Center was targeted and there is no investigation." Abdi Sabrie, who is the co-founder of the mosque, believes otherwise.
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a 62-year-old man who was missing has been found dead.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
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.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
Officials provided another update Monday after a break last week in a 50-year-old Wisconsin cold case killing, mainly focused on how DNA investigation played into the process.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to make good on a host of campaign promises on his first day back in office. But what can he, or any president, really do on day one with an executive order? WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with political expert David Schultz.
Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde is admitting that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refusing to concede and instead is repeating misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile that had fellow Republicans buzzing about her future.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
Hegseth has pushed for making the military more lethal and said that allowing women to serve in combat roles hurts that effort.
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.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
Minnesota is one of 28 states under $3 per gallon, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which tracks fuel prices.
It's a Thanksgiving treat weeks before the holiday. No matter the brand, the bird is a cheaper buy.
Not only are experts sharing concerns about an escalation of violence, they're concerned that we're "going to lose track of that thin thread of reality that we're all sort of still clinging to."
The family of a doctor killed in a hit-and-run near Mille Lacs Lake a year ago spoke alongside local officials on Wednesday, announcing an increase to the reward for information on her case.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday night in the city's Ventura Village neighborhood.
Hennepin County Attorney's Office secured a plea deal for an 18-year-old man charged in connection to a deadly mass shooting at the Minneapolis backyard music venue dubbed Nudieland.
As of Tuesday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says that election offices in over half of the counties in the state have received bomb threats since Friday.
After more than a decade behind bars, Edgar Barrientos-Quintana is a free man. He had been serving a life sentence for a murder the county's top prosecutor now says he didn't commit.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
DFL Congresswoman-elect Kelly Morrison is in Washington this week for new member orientation, learning the ropes of Congress after spending five years serving in the State Capitol in St. Paul.
The city of St. Paul is wiping out nearly $40 million in resident medical debt.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Shakopee and Mounds View faced off in a state quarterfinal battle that went down to the wire. Plus, meet Mya Karsten, the kicker for Fridley High School who is making her mark as a student athlete.
Anglers on central Minnesota's Mille Lacs Lake will be able to fill their livewells with a bit more walleye this winter.
The Minnesota Vikings won their second straight game in Week 10, albeit in concerning fashion.
Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Minnesota quarterback Max Brosmer is making the most of his lone Big Ten season after transferring from New Hampshire.
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.
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.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Twenty-five grams of sugar is about six teaspoons. It may sound like a lot, but you can hit that amount with just one item.
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.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says light showers will continue in the metro through Wednesday night, with a dry streak to follow.
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 Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, and she says that the rain will should clear up by the evening.
It still looks mainly dry for the weekend with hints at an active weather pattern next week, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
Showers will be slowly developing across the state on Wednesday.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says light showers will continue in the metro through Wednesday night, with a dry streak to follow.
President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to make good on a host of campaign promises on his first day back in office. But what can he, or any president, really do on day one with an executive order? WCCO's Esme Murphy talks with political expert David Schultz.
The Minnesota DNR says ice anglers will be able to keep two walleye this winter on Lake Mille Lacs.
One year after Dr. Cathy Donovan and one of her dogs were killed by a hit-and-run driver near Lake Mille Lacs, the reward for the tip that leads to an arrest has been increased.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows has your latest forecast, and she says that the rain will should clear up by the evening.