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A Minnesota woman who was promised $100,000 from a North Dakota man in exchange for producing and providing child pornography has been convicted in federal court. A jury found 35-year-old Roxanne Merrell, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, guilty on two counts of production of child pornography.
A lie detector test that Aaron Knodel's lawyer says his client passed will not be allowed at the upcoming sex crime trial of the reigning North Dakota teacher of the year unless its accuracy can be determined ahead of time.
When she first arrived in town, Windie Lazenko headed to the neon-lit strip clubs and bars catering to lonely oil field workers with extra cash and time on their hands. She knew these were likely gathering spots for the sex trade — the life she'd given up long ago.
A Norway-based oil company that illegally operated a well in North Dakota that was established by another company has agreed to pay a nearly $2 million settlement to avoid legal action in the case.
Move over grape salad! Minnesotans apparently love their salmon dishes, according to data from Google Trends. The Huffington Post has compiled a list of the most-Googled recipes by state, and it seems we just can't get enough of that leaping fish.
Four North Dakota missionaries caught up in escalating political tension between the U.S. and Venezuela are expected home on Tuesday after spending a couple of days on a Caribbean Island recovering from their ordeal.
The North Dakota Senate passed a $6 million measure Wednesday that is aimed at educating some of the state's youngest residents.
A man who leads a successful North Dakota-based brick company has donated $5 million to the School of Business at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Most of the donation from Rodney Paseka and his wife, Carolyn, will go toward scholarships for business students.
The sharp decrease in the number of small farms and ranches last year is part of a growing trend toward fewer but larger farms in the state, leaders in North Dakota's agricultural industry said.
All but one member of North Dakota's House believes the state should honor Canada with a special day.
The North Dakota State College of Science is seeking more help from the state crime bureaus in North Dakota and Minnesota as campus police continue investigating the death of a student.
The Republican-controlled Congress is set to send a bill approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline to President Barack Obama, who has vowed to veto it.
A Utah woman who worked in the North Dakota oil fields has filed a federal lawsuit against her former employer, alleging gender discrimination and equal pay violations.
Minnesota officials on Thursday put the brakes on the conversion of pine forests to potato fields in the northwestern part of the state while they conduct an environmental review on potential threats to groundwater, fish and wildlife.
A freshman lawmaker from Fargo is pushing for the legalization of medicinal marijuana in North Dakota.
A judge has ordered a mental health examination for a woman accused of leaving her 2- and 4-year-old daughters to die in a remote area of northwestern North Dakota.
High crude prices catapulted North Dakota into the top tier of the global oil market and doubled or tripled the size of once-sleepy towns that suddenly had to accommodate a small army of petroleum workers.
A freshman lawmaker from Fargo is pushing for the legalization of medicinal marijuana in North Dakota.
A drug pipeline that supplied meth from the Twin Cities to North Dakota has shut down. Strangely enough, it all started with electronics stolen from homes and businesses in Grand Forks and Twin Cities suburbs. The investigation began in North Dakota, according to Minneapolis Police Sgt. Scott Downing.
A Wahpeton college student who was found shot to death in a river last year had been a confidential informant for a regional drug task force, a new report shows
One of the most heavily pushed bills lawmakers will take up this session is whether or not to restore voting rights to convicted felons.
The Highway Patrol has identified a truck driver who died when his semitrailer veered off Interstate 29 south of Wahpeton.
North Dakota lawmakers have adopted a revised revenue forecast that reflects a more than $4 billion shortfall in oil revenue due to the slumping price of crude.
North Dakota lawmakers are considering several measures aimed at combating sex trafficking in the state.
The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline in North Dakota has dropped further below $2, but prices are expected to start going in the opposite direction soon.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week.
For decades, the Uptown Art Fair has been fixature in the Uptown neighborhood drawing thousands, but the event will no longer happen in the popular neighborhood.
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with fraud for impersonating her mother and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits for more than 25 years.
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic."
Red Wing police officers say four to five drones were spotted flying around a nuclear plant on Wednesday.
For decades, the Uptown Art Fair has been fixature in the Uptown neighborhood drawing thousands, but the event will no longer happen in the popular neighborhood.
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic."
Esme Murphy chats with state Sen. Matt Klein, who said he is optimistic about the bill moving through the legislature.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is urging law enforcement to reconsider selling their police-issued guns.
A nationwide technical program is helping students at Elk River High School discover their passion for cooking, and their potential to pursue culinary arts professionally.
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with fraud for impersonating her mother and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits for more than 25 years.
Red Wing police officers say four to five drones were spotted flying around a nuclear plant on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that they will cease targeted culling of deer in three permit areas due to levels of chronic wasting disease reaching endemic levels.
Hundreds of Canadian geese have been found dead this winter in Owatonna, Albert Lea, Waseca and other southern Minnesota cities.
Two people were found dead inside a vehicle early Wednesday morning on the east side of Rochester, showing "no obvious signs of trauma," police say.
Richard Elliot, 62, has not been seen since Wednesday morning.
It sounds almost too good to be true: locals are saving thousands and thousands on home updates — especially in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' plan to let voters repeal and create state laws without legislative involvement met opposition from the Republican leaders of the Legislature, who signaled that the idea is likely to be rejected for a second time.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
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."
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
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.
Esme Murphy chats with state Sen. Matt Klein, who said he is optimistic about the bill moving through the legislature.
Starting next week, lawmakers in favor of sports gambling will be making another push at the State Capitol.
Americans are observing a national day of mourning as the life of former President Jimmy Carter is celebrated in a state funeral and he's laid to rest.
Jimmy Carter was honored with a state funeral on Thursday in Washington. The 39th president is being remembered not only for his service in office but also for his extraordinary service to the world after leaving office.
Former president Jimmy Carter's vice president, Walter Mondale, died in 2021 but left behind a eulogy that his son Ted read at Carter's memorial service Thursday morning.
The state's 55% year-over-year rise in car insurance rates goes beyond inflation.
It sounds almost too good to be true: locals are saving thousands and thousands on home updates — especially in western Wisconsin.
The head of Canada's most populous province is taking shots at President-elect Donald Trump over his comments on annexing the country, joking that Canada should purchase Minnesota and Alaska in retaliation.
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.
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with fraud for impersonating her mother and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits for more than 25 years.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is urging law enforcement to reconsider selling their police-issued guns.
Three people have been charged in connection with a kidnapping in St. Paul on Tuesday.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to "remove unnecessary obstacles" that prevent youths from contributing to society.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department said its SWAT team went to a home on the 6400 block of Zealand Avenue North around 5:30 a.m. to execute a "high-risk search warrant."
Four illnesses are filling Minnesota hospitals, and health leaders are warning you that Minnesota is dealing with a "quad-demic."
An important deadline is fast approaching for the more than 35,000 workers who care for some of Minnesota's most vulnerable residents.
A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Norovirus numbers in Minnesota remain "higher than usual" and likely will for some time, state health officials said Tuesday.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker behind "O.J.: Made in America" has made a nine-hour documentary about the life and achievements of Prince. However, it may never end up getting the audience it deserves.
A Hollywood A-lister has come to the help of an immigrant living in Minnesota as he fights a serious illness.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
The Minnesota Vikings' Monday night playoff matchup against the Rams has been moved to Arizona due to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Taylor Heise scored her second goal of the season 3:20 into overtime to give the Minnesota Frost a 2-1 victory over the Boston Fleet.
A new bill to set up a regulatory structure for legalization is a sure bet, but its fate is unclear. The issue has had both bipartisan support and opposition for years.
It's hard to quantify growth, but it's worth a try for a University of St. Thomas basketball team that entered Division 1 in 2021.
The Minnesota Vikings organization is showing support to Los Angeles Rams fans as wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area.
Esme Murphy chats with state Sen. Matt Klein, who said he is optimistic about the bill moving through the legislature.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
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.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
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.
Celebration turned into frightening chaos on New Year's Day when a driver barreled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing 14 people. Two days later, the FBI released a bulletin warning of copycat attacks.
Here's an explanation of why people may hear creaks and trembles in their homes during cold months.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
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.
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.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week.
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.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including when you can expect the temperatures to warm up into the 30's.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including everything you need to know about an impending snow system.
Minnesotans are stepping up to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Twin Cities is in for a snowy weekend followed by bitter cold early next week, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including when you can expect the temperatures to warm up into the 30's.
Have you ever felt like you've already experienced a moment before? If so, you're not the only one. In this week's Good Question, Kirsten Mitchell explores what déjà vu is and what might potentially cause it.
The Uptown Art Fair is a staple for Minneapolis residents, and has been a reliable source of increased revenue for businesses in the area. However, the Uptown Art Fair will no longer be called the Uptown Art Fair, nor will it be located in Uptown. WCCO's Ubah Ali explains why.