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Hennepin County authorities are investigating a head-on crash that killed two people Friday morning near Orono. It happened on Highway 12 west of County Road 6 just before 7 a.m. Orono Deputy Police Chief Chris Fischer says one driver was dead at the scene, and the other died later.
One person is dead after being hit by a Burlington Northern train early Saturday morning in Independence, according to the West Hennepin Public Safety Department. The accident happened at 1:15 a.m. just off Highway 12 at northbound County Road 92. Authorities say the train was heading west when the northbound vehicle went around the flashing gates and was struck.
One person is dead after a vehicle was struck by a train in Baldwin, Wis. on Wednesday afternoon, according to the St. Croix Sheriff's office. The accident happened shortly before noon near a business on the 2200 block of U.S. Highway 12. A vehicle with two passengers left the business and headed north, but as they were crossing train tracks, they noticed an approaching westbound train. The driver attempted to go in reverse, but the train ended up smashing in to the vehicle's passenger side.
One person died Monday morning in Meeker County when a car sideswiped a semi-tractor on Highway 12, the State Patrol says.
On Saturday, Minnesotans will launch their boats in search of open water for the annual fishing opener.
Authorities have identified the semi-truck driver who was killed in a crash early Thursday morning near Menomonie, Wis.
A semi driver from Stacy, Minn., died early Thursday morning when his truck collided with another semi in western Wisconsin, authorities said.
A car and a SUV collided head-on near Delano Friday night after the car lost control on an icy road, authorities said. The crash left a 24-year-old dead.
Authorities have identified the man who died Tuesday when a cement truck and van collided in Independence, Minn.
Hennepin County deputies are on scene at a fatal collision on Highway 12 west of the metro Tuesday afternoon.
Highway 12 in Maple Plain had to be closed for more than two hours on Wednesday after a gas leak in the area, authorities said.
The State Patrol says there was a fatal crash along Highway 12 near Orono, Minn. Tuesday morning. The crash involved a semi truck and a car.
A man who hit and killed a 7-year-old boy in a fatal accident in Montrose back in February appears to have fallen asleep at the wheel, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
At least two people were seriously injured in a three-car crash along Highway 12 in Independence, Minn. Friday morning.
A 7-year-old boy waiting for a school bus Friday morning was struck and killed by a car that ran a red light in the small town of Montrose and then crashed, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
A third person has died after an accident Monday night on the bypass around Long Lake.
The Minnesota State Patrol released the names of the people killed in a head-on collision in Long Lake.
A head-on collision in Long Lake killed two people Monday night and closed Highway 12 as authorities investigate the accident, Orono police said.
One person is in the hospital with a serious injury after a crash in Long Lake Monday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. That has advocates searching for solutions.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
We've got the cold, but no snow, and that's changing how some companies do business, including small engine repair shops.
People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. That has advocates searching for solutions.
We've got the cold, but no snow, and that's changing how some companies do business, including small engine repair shops.
A Maplewood man pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women and hiding their bodies in storage units.
After her time in the Army Nurse Corps, Diane Carlson Evans became instrumental in getting a memorial built to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who served during the Vietnam War, including the nearly 10,000 women who served in-country during the conflict.
A woman is in the hospital with serious injuries and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in Minneapolis overnight.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
After her time in the Army Nurse Corps, Diane Carlson Evans became instrumental in getting a memorial built to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who served during the Vietnam War, including the nearly 10,000 women who served in-country during the conflict.
A 26-year-old man is in police custody after injuring one man and killing another during a stabbing at a bar in southern Minnesota on New Year's Eve.
A Mankato hockey team found themselves in a sticky situation over the weekend when someone stole their equipment from their team bus at a tournament.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
A Maplewood man pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women and hiding their bodies in storage units.
A woman is in the hospital with serious injuries and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in Minneapolis overnight.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
L'Heureux will forfeit just under $13,500, per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and based on his average annual salary.
The Minnesota Vikings are 14-2, one win away from tying the franchise record for most victories in a single season (15 in 1998). But the last "W" on the checklist is especially important.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the biggest contingent since the 2009 season when Brett Favre nearly led them to the Super Bowl.
A Mankato hockey team found themselves in a sticky situation over the weekend when someone stole their equipment from their team bus at a tournament.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
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.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will feel below zero most of the day tomorrow.
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.
Feels-like temps will likely be below zero on Friday, thanks in part to the wind.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has your latest forecast, including when you may be able to see Jupiter, Saturn and Venus.
We’ve got a couple of quiet and cold days ahead.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will feel below zero most of the day tomorrow.
With a string of colder days, ice sculptures around Minnesota are finally catching a break. Our Jason Rantala shows us how they're making the most of it.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota. David Schuman explains the wide-reaching implications of the Clean Slate Act, which just went into effect.
Two fires at homeless encampments in the Twin Cities is sparking concern as temperatures bottom out. People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. As our Adam Duxter reports, that has advocates searching for solutions.
Feels-like temps will likely be below zero on Friday, thanks in part to the wind.