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Nineteen-year-old Rachel Visser from Hutchinson will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota dairy farm families over the next year.
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Nineteen-year-old Rachel Visser from Hutchinson will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota dairy farm families over the next year.
Two people are dead and two others are gravely injured after a head-on crash in McLeod County Saturday evening.
Investigators say Caturia and Malz went to Paul's home to serve a warrant for possession of child pornography.
We know more Tuesday about the shooting of two rural Minnesota deputies. It happened in the small town of Winsted -- about an hour west of the Twin Cities.
Investigators say a suspected gunman is dead after he shot two deputies west of the metro.
Two deputies were shot while serving an arrest warrant in McLeod County.
The McLeod County Sheriff gave an update Monday on the ongoing police situation in Winsted where 2 officers were shot.
A 66-year-old woman was killed in a crash with a cargo truck in McLeod County Monday morning.
A 92-year-old Hector man is dead after the SUV he was in collided with a tractor Wednesday morning in McLeod County.
Authorities have identified the two people involved in a weekend domestic shooting in central Minnesota.
A 67-year-old woman died Tuesday in the southwest metro after her car collided with a semi.
The incident happened in Rich Valley Township at about 11:20 a.m.
Frank Vascellaro and Mike Max hopped in the Mobile Weather Lab and headed west to Hutchinson!
The McLeod County Sheriff's Office says a 29-year-old man is dead after a snowmobile accident Sunday morning.
Roads have been reopened in McLeod County after an anhydrous gas leak late Monday night. According to the McLeod County Sheriff, just before 11 p.m. officers received a call of a tractor accident in a farm field one mile north of Brownton.
A 25-year-old Prior Lake woman is accused of texting while driving in an April crash that killed a bicyclist in McLeod County, according to charges filed Tuesday.
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Norwood Young America early Friday morning. According to the Carver County Sheriff's Department, officers responded to a call around 2:40 a.m. of a shooting at a Kwik Trip, located on the corner of Highway 5 and Highway 212.
A three-car accident has caused parts of Highway 7 to close in McLead County early Tuesday morning. According to Minnesota State Patrol, a fatal crash at Dairy Avenue has shut down Highway 7 in both directions in the Lester Prairie area.
One man is dead after his vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck Wednesday afternoon in McLeod County, according to Minnesota State Patrol The accident occurred on Highway 7, just three miles west of Silver Lake, Minn. Twenty-three-year-old Ryan M. Sturges, of Glencoe, died on the scene.
Authorities said they found partial human remains in McLeod County on Wednesday afternoon. At about 12:30 p.m. that day, the sheriff's office responded to a suspicious item that was found in a park near County Road 7 near Hutchinson, Minn.
Over the last few years, we've gotten used to seeing food trucks pop up all over the Twin Cities. There are usually dozens in downtown Minneapolis over the lunch hour, and we wanted to find the best.
The death of a motorist whose car got stuck in the snow in McLeod County may be weather related. The sheriff's department says it received a report Monday of a man who had been missing since Sunday night.
Authorities found a man dead outside Monday morning in central Minnesota, officials say, as another blast of arctic air hung over the state.
If you ever need directions, Google maps will come in handy, but there are certain destinations that you really can't miss. For example, the pink farm along Highway 212 in McLeod County.
A 69-year-old Fairmont man appears to have died Wednesday while trying to swim across a lake in McLeod County.
Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93.
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.
The 15-member board made up of employers, workers, consumers and other community stakeholders would advise the mayor and city council on industry-specific regulations and workplace policies.
From AI photos and videos, to fake headlines, election misinformation is everywhere.
The Minnesota Twins have exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala.
The 15-member board made up of employers, workers, consumers and other community stakeholders would advise the mayor and city council on industry-specific regulations and workplace policies.
The 2024 election will be decided by the Electoral College, and Minnesota's 10 votes may or may not be part of the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.
The team spends nearly 20 hours a week together practicing and competing, which creates a large bond, something they credit to their success.
Earl Bennett was charged with three counts of second-degree murder for the Oct. 27 shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County on Monday.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says the student had been observed playing a "school shooting video game" and had become "reclusive," missing much of the first semester of class.
A northern Minnesota man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his former employer through an illegal cryptojacking scheme.
The 2024 election will be decided by the Electoral College, and Minnesota's 10 votes may or may not be part of the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a lit cigarette sparked a propane tank explosion that hurt multiple people, including five children.
Prosecutors in Crow Wing County filed charges against 35-year-old Chad Aanerud on Monday. Aanerud was arrested Friday morning after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children at gunpoint.
More than 1 million Minnesotans have already voted early in the 2024 presidential election. For the rest, polls are open Tuesday. Check here to see what time they open and close tomorrow in Minnesota.
Both vice presidential candidates spent part of the final day before the election campaigning in Wisconsin, an indication of how critical votes there are in the deadlocked race.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Tuesday is Election Day in Wisconsin, considered one of the battleground states in this year's race. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
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.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
To understand the depth of Monica Vega's work, you have to hear how her life started.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, inmates are not only serving time but learning skills to keep them from coming back.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
From AI photos and videos, to fake headlines, election misinformation is everywhere.
Both vice presidential candidates spent part of the final day before the election campaigning in Wisconsin, an indication of how critical votes there are in the deadlocked race.
The 2024 election will be decided by the Electoral College, and Minnesota's 10 votes may or may not be part of the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.
"Please help us get the word out that in Minnesota anyone on probation, parole, supervised release, work release, etc; has the right to vote," Voter Outreach Director Melanie Hazelip said.
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."
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."
For the first time since 1938, children in Des Moines, Iowa, will go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The city began its unusual custom of opting for Beggar's Night decades ago in hopes of tamping down on hooliganism.
North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
A northern Minnesota man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his former employer through an illegal cryptojacking scheme.
Earl Bennett was charged with three counts of second-degree murder for the Oct. 27 shooting, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County on Monday.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says the student had been observed playing a "school shooting video game" and had become "reclusive," missing much of the first semester of class.
Prosecutors in Crow Wing County filed charges against 35-year-old Chad Aanerud on Monday. Aanerud was arrested Friday morning after allegedly abducting a pregnant woman and her four children at gunpoint.
An officer's recall of a minor detail on a man's vehicle helped lead law enforcement to the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run in southern Minnesota, charges said.
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.
After the Bills game on Oct. 20, the Hoehn-Low family and several others got to meet safety Damar Hamlin.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
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.
People of all ages with physical, emotional, and mental challenges build strength and confidence while riding a horse.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Becker and Princeton squared off in a battle of unbeaten teams Friday night for the section title in class 4A. Plus, hear about a generational connection at St. Cloud Cathedral.
Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93.
The Minnesota Twins have exercised their $1.5 million club option for reliever Jorge Alcala.
Injuries to All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola and rookie kicker Will Reichard had the Minnesota Vikings assessing their options for temporary replacements in an midseason disruption to what has been one of the NFL's most productive kicking operations.
The team spends nearly 20 hours a week together practicing and competing, which creates a large bond, something they credit to their success.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
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.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
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.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
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 Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler tomorrow with highs in the upper 40s.
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 Chris Shaffer says it will be rainy tomorrow morning into the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be mainly cloudy with a some patchy drizzle overnight.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the next round of rain arrives Tuesday morning and lingers into the afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be cooler tomorrow with highs in the upper 40s.
You may feel a bit more alert than you normally do this time of night. We all got an extra hour of sleep this weekend thanks to daylight saving time. But did it make a difference? Can you catch up on sleep? Good Question.
A controversial proposal in Minneapolis has workers excited and business owners talking about leaving the city. David Schuman explains the new idea the council is poised to consider.
A Brainerd man faces a litany of charges, including murder, kidnapping and arson, in connection with a crime spree that prompted an AMBER Alert last week.
A new safety center opened in south Minneapolis on Monday with the hope of curbing crime in the area.