Investigators Zero In On Man Last Seen With Missing Student
Sheriff's officials in west-central Minnesota say a man last seen with a college student who disappeared nearly two weeks ago is a person they're investigating in the case.
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Sheriff's officials in west-central Minnesota say a man last seen with a college student who disappeared nearly two weeks ago is a person they're investigating in the case.
A teen from Starbuck is still missing, and police say she didn't leave voluntarily. Authorities are looking for a vehicle in connection with the case.
Police are looking for a missing man after his friend's body was found Sunday in the Mississippi River. Rescue teams recovered the body of 34-year-old William Lee Blake near the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge in Little Falls.
A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the disappearance of his wife nearly 20 years ago. Norman Bachman entered the plea in court Friday afternoon. He had also been charged with second-degree murder.
Officials from Douglas and Pope counties say an 18-year-old woman has been missing since Wednesday night. According to authorities, Laura Ann Schwendemann was last seen at the Holiday Gas Station on 50th Avenue in Alexandria at about 9:30 p.m.
Police say Raymond Krueger, 73, was last seen leaving the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center in St. Paul on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3:15 p.m. He's described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds.
The search continued Wednesday for three Baudette men who went missing on Lake of the Woods. Northern Light Region says crews searched land and water for 28-year-old Keith Ryan Ayers, 24-year-old Cody Joseph Ostendorf and 22-year-old Justin Kelly Haugtvedt. The three went missing Friday on the Canadian side of the lake.
New evidence has surfaced in the search for a missing Mounds View man. Henry McCabe, 32, has been missing since Labor Day.
A Chanhassen teenager has been found in a marsh after his father tracked his phone to a regional park Sunday, according to the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
Minneapolis police say the family of a 68-year-old man have reported him missing. Robert Lee Wood was last seen leaving a wedding reception at the Embassy Suites in Bloomington on the night of Sept. 5. Wood's family says his disappearance is very uncharacteristic of him.
An 83-year-old woman missing from Fairmont has been found safe.
A missing White Bear Lake woman has been found safe, according to the White Bear Lake Police Department.
The body of a missing 22-year-old man was found Thursday morning in Cook County, according to authorities. Justin John Schneider was found during a search at about 10:35 a.m. after his abandoned vehicle was found near the Kadunce River on Highway 61.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old boy. Terrell Deandre Smith was last seen Friday night at about 6 p.m. on the 3000 block of 6th Street North.
Investigators are asking for the public's help to find a missing 30-year-old Leech Lake man. Damon Lee Boyd has been missing since April 30, when he was last seen leaving East Grand Forks, according to Leech Lake Tribal Police.
The Rice County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find a missing Ohio woman. A deputy found an abandoned car Monday night in a parking lot at Shagger Park on Cannon Lake. When they ran the plates, they discovered the car belonged to 24-year-old Chelsea Martinez from Columbus, Ohio.
Police say the incident began while two people were attempting to swim across Gervais Lake, which sits between Maplewood and Little Canada. The other swimmer noticed the man was gone after reaching the shore.
Minneapolis Police are looking to the public for help finding a missing 65-year-old woman with dementia.
New Prague police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 31-year-old man. Anthony James Slavik left his residence on July 18 and never returned. His family says he has a condition that requires medical intervention.
Minneapolis police are hoping the public can help locate a missing 11-year-old girl.
It has been 20 years since an Iowa TV anchor went missing. Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance remains a mystery two decades later.
Woodbury police are asking for the public's help to find three children who were not returned to their father's custody after a visit to their maternal grandparents. The children -- Kianna Dixon, 10; K'Aaliyah Abigale Dixon, 9; and Keivonnah La'Corda Dixon, 7 -- were allowed to visit their grandparents in Wisconsin from May 15 until May 29.
Next month will mark 20 years since an Iowa TV anchor went missing. Jodi Huisentruit's disappearance has remained a mystery ever since, but a group of retired police officers and journalists have organized to keep her story alive.
An autopsy confirms a camper from Le Sueur drowned in the river where she was found earlier this month. Searchers found the body of 20-year-old Moriah Zwart earlier this month after she went missing wihile camping along the river with a friend
Alexandria Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing teen. Joshua Adoni Otis, 15, was last seen Thursday after he left his home on foot.
Jordan Ode, a standout senior on Maple Grove High School's girls' basketball team, is averaging 26 points a game this year. With that kind of talent, she has already committed to a DI Big 10 college next year.
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.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning anyone going out on the ice over the holidays to check often for thickness.
Jordan Ode, a standout senior on Maple Grove High School's girls' basketball team, is averaging 26 points a game this year. With that kind of talent, she has already committed to a DI Big 10 college next year.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning anyone going out on the ice over the holidays to check often for thickness.
Across the country, Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas this week. In St. Paul, a nonprofit is working to ensure people in need enjoy the holiday, too.
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.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is warning anyone going out on the ice over the holidays to check often for thickness.
From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has finally selected a new leader for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The Centers for Disease Control says no person-to-person transmission has been detected and the risk to the general public remains low.
The man was flown to a hospital in Minnesota, but the department gave no word on his condition. No one else was hurt.
Xcel says the project is intended to replace the energy that will be lost when its coal-fueled power plant near Stillwater closes in 2028.
Minnesota and Wisconsin leaders are responding to the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Dan Reed is on a campaign to get more people to become donors. The more people he can register, the higher up he gets on the transplant list.
Army veteran Delphine Littlewolf and her 7-year-old son Curtis have been living in her compact car for six months.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
The Buck Hill slopes played host to "Carve for a Cure" on Sunday, a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
As an equestrian with years of experience, Jen Kelly has taken a tumble or two — until a tumble in September 2020 where she broke three vertebrae in her neck and crushed her spinal cord.
Jason Rantala looks at the changes several Twin Cities restaurants are making in response to a new Minnesota law taking effect on New Year’s Day.
The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.
From Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic nominee for vice president to the whirlwind conclusion of Minnesota's legislative session, 2024 was packed with political highlights in the state.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
If the snow can stick around, they could get back on track. But across the industry there is concern about what the Arctic Cat news means for snowmobile dealers.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
It looks like any other grocery store, but when you check out at Today's Harvest in Maplewood, shoppers aren't spending a dime.
Heating your home in the winter can take a toll on your pocketbook, but it doesn't have to with some easy tips to save.
A 40-year-old Sartell woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme that cost two loan companies over $9 million.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Police in southern Minnesota arrested an 18-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting on Saturday.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Fraudsters have been posing as deputies reporting an "urgent" civil matter and more.
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.
Mental health is a topic that some might feel uncomfortable talking about. In St. Louis Park there's one event trying to change that.
Minneapolis has softened an ordinance that prohibited obstructing entrances and driveways to abortion clinics after anti-abortion activists sued to challenge it on free-speech grounds.
Under the new law, aerosol dusters will need to be kept behind store counters, and can only sold to people 21 or older starting Jan. 1, 2025.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Holidazzle is a free event with lights, stage performances, Santa, nearly 200 vendors and more. It runs Wednesday through Sunday.
For generations, it's been an iconic part of the Twin Cities, and now it has its very own song, thanks to one of Minneapolis' own.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Watch an unforgettable moment during an Alexandria football game that brought the crowd to tears. Plus, a tough battle in boy’s basketball between Rockford and Zimmerman.
Jordan Ode, a standout senior on Maple Grove High School's girls' basketball team, is averaging 26 points a game this year. With that kind of talent, she has already committed to a DI Big 10 college next year.
The rivalry game has been flexed to a 3:25 p.m. start instead of the scheduled noon kickoff, the Vikings announced Monday.
Nicole Hensley made back-to-back saves in the shootout and the Minnesota Frost earned their fourth straight victory with a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Sirens.
Sam Darnold has inspired confidence in his coach and teammates throughout this career-changing season. With the Vikings facing another late deficit, they had no doubt he'd deliver.
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.
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.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
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.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
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.
The Twin Cities is in for a mild Christmas, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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 says patchy fog is possible tonight in parts of Minnesota.
Highs will be just below freezing as the week begins, with freezing drizzle, freezing rain and snow possible across Minnesota and Wisconsin, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
After some precipitation on Monday, dry conditions and mild temperatures will take over for a few days.
The Twin Cities is in for a mild Christmas, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Christmas shoppers are running out of time to find gifts for family and friends. That deadline pressure is exactly what scammers are using to steal your money and personal information.
Calling all eighties and nineties kids! Remember the Scholastic Book Fair? Get excited because you can live your middle school dreams by attending the Book Fair for Adults. It's happening at Inbound BrewCo in Minneapolis.
Across the country, Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas this week. In St. Paul, a nonprofit is working to ensure people in need enjoy the holiday, too.
The holiday season is about gathering with loved ones, and oftentimes, those gatherings happen around a special meal. Those meals can be stressful to plan, but good news! There are places here in the Twin Cities that will create delicious holiday magic for you.