High-speed chase ends in crash with innocent driver, state trooper
While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
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While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
A high-speed chase ended with a terrifying crash involving an innocent driver and a Minnesota state trooper. Everyone is expected to be okay, but the Minnesota State Patrol says this was entirely preventable. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell shares a warning from law enforcement as the weather warms up.
That driver then reached speeds upwards of 100 miles per hour in Eagan, West St. Paul, St. Paul and Mendota Heights, before crashing into the State Patrol Trooper, according to officials.
Padel, a sport gaining popularity around the world, has now made its way to Minnesota.
On Monday, hundreds gathered at Two Rivers High School to perform acts of community service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Dozens of people gathered at the Market Square of Mendota Village to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the first candle.
It happens every few decades: The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on the Christian holiday of Christmas. While different faiths, they share similar sentiments. Ubah Ali takes us to a Jewish celebration where light takes a special meaning this year.
New video shows the immediate aftermath of what appears to be a rollover crash on I-35E in Mendota Heights.
The memory of Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick, killed in the line of duty 10 years ago, has multiplied in a way that has surprised even his best friend.
It's been 10 years since Officer Scott Patrick lost his life in the line of duty. The Mendota Heights officer was killed while working a traffic stop. As Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield reports, his memory has multiplied in a way that has surprised even his best friend.
Minneapolis and Mendota Heights could start a four-year pilot project as early as next summer, implementing the cameras in high-risk areas or within 2,000 feet of a school to catch drivers speeding or running red lights.
When built, Somerset will have just the fifth inclusive school playground in Minnesota.
Most kids love it when their school day lets them outside. But not all kids can take full advantage of being with friends at recess. Somerset Elementary in Mendota Heights has a solution to fix that.
Minnesota is consistently ranked as one of the top five states for cycling, which means there are hundreds of bike shops throughout the state. But fewer than ten of them are owned by women, and one of them is trying to change that gender gap.
A crash was caught on camera Sunday in the east metro.
MnDOT cameras captured a pickup going through a red light and hitting an SUV Sunday at the intersection of highways 55 and 13 in Mendota Heights.
This Memorial Day, Minnesotans will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. And there's a one-of-a-kind way to do that all weekend long in Mendota Heights.
Video captured on MnDOT traffic cameras shows what happened when a reported escape from law enforcement took a dangerous turn over the weekend.
All week, high school students from Minneapolis’ Minnehaha Academy will be outside of their classrooms. Instead of being at school, they'll be learning lessons by serving the community.
The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are investigating a fatal crash Friday in Mendota Heights.
If you think you can speed through Mendota Heights unnoticed -- think again. You might even get a letter in the mail to prove it.
If you think you can speed through Mendota Heights unnoticed, think again. You might even get a letter in the mail to prove it.
Police say they have taken five suspects into custody after they fled from a reportedly stolen vehicle Monday afternoon. The vehicle was abandoned at a gas station and eventually caught on fire.
Kristin Doughty is used to having high heating bills in the wintertime. But she was stunned to find her January bill was almost $350 for their 2,000-square-foot home.
A Minneapolis man has been charged with two felony-level counts for threats of violence after pointing a gun at passing cars, according to a criminal complaint.
The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
Edouard Julien homered off former Auburn teammate Casey Mize, Byron Buxton also went deep and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 to stop a three-game losing streak.
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
The crash happened around 7:21 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 252 and Humboldt Avenue, according to the Brooklyn Park Police Department.
Calls are growing for a South St. Paul councilwoman to resign — or face a recall.
Several Minnesota companies are adapting to how they do business due to the ongoing tariff concerns.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
The boy had been hiding on the ground next to the vehicle at the time of the accident.
At 63 years old, Mike Orr is finally dedicating time to a passion he once had to set aside.
A 46-year-old man has died after crashing his motorcycle Saturday afternoon.
Two adults were found dead inside a home in Waite Park on Saturday, police say.
Police in Anoka, Minnesota are asking the public for help in locating Brandon Stott, 40, who has been reported missing since Thursday.
As the days get longer, they are getting warmer. And while Minnesota doesn't get as hot as other parts of the country, heat still causes problems.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
One in four Minnesotans live under Homeowners Associations. There is a major bipartisan push at the state Capitol to change HOA regulations. Esme Murphy talked about the bill with Rep. Kristen Bahner, a DFL Representative from Maple Grove.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers' phones are ringing off the hook with calls about tariffs. Democratic Congresswoman Kelly Morrison joins WCCO's Esme Murphy to talk about what they've been hearing from constituents.
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
President Trump underwent the physical on Friday at Walter Reed Hospital.
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Tim Hughes, owner of Maverick's Roast Beef, has purchased an 80-year-old Dairy Queen in an attempt to breathe new life into an iconic piece of Roseville, Minnesota history.
You could feel pain at the pump if a pipeline just west of Minnesota doesn't get up and running again soon.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is letting Twin Cities residents know that a number of flight patterns may be temporarily different during two separate, weeks-long stretches this year.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
Leaked audio from a December 2021 meeting between Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and a group including now-convicted defendants in the Feeding Our Future fraud case is leading Republican lawmakers to call for further investigation.
The South St. Paul Police Department say they have a suspect in custody after discovering a man inside a residence who had died from an apparent gunshot wound.
A University of Minnesota graduate student appeared in court on Friday in Minneapolis, two weeks after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office says a 20-year-old man stole a 2021 Honda CRV and used Wite-Out to turn an "L" on the license plate into an "I".
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life.
Around 250 doctors at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) have been certified as the first unionized resident and fellow physicians in Minnesota, according to union officials.
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
The number of expiring licenses for EMS staff continues to outnumber the number of people applying for new licenses. And it's been that way every year since 2020.
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
Edouard Julien homered off former Auburn teammate Casey Mize, Byron Buxton also went deep and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 to stop a three-game losing streak.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair totaled five saves and Sean Johnson stopped the only shot he faced for Toronto FC in a scoreless draw.
Jackson Jobe pitched six shutout innings to earn his first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0.
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says members are hurting due to the president’s actions.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says some isolated thunderstorms are popping up in the southern part of the state, but the day will remain mostly dry.
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.
There's a chance for a few light showers Sunday, but there will still be plenty of dry time under a mostly cloudy sky.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says there will be a few light showers today.
Scattered rain for Sunday. Monday will see rain chances and cooler temps. Lisa Meadows breaks down what to expect the rest of the weekend and heading into the work week.
The birth of a child is typically the happiest day in a parent's life. But for a Minneapolis family, it started a mother's fight for her life. Our Beret Leone tells us more.
Alex Merritt, also known as the love engineer, joins WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield to talk about an exciting event happening Sunday.
A day at the ballpark is an American tradition, and the St. Paul Saints are making sure everyone can enjoy it.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says some isolated thunderstorms are popping up in the southern part of the state, but the day will remain mostly dry.
For some, retirement can be a time of uncertainty. Full of questions about how to stay productive and find purpose. But for one South Haven, Minnesota, man, retirement was just the beginning. With a welding torch in hand, he's bringing life to forgotten metal, creating truly unique sculptures. Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Adam Duxter take us there.