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Minnesota native Wendy Jo Shaffer is among those who died when a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided in midair Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport, family friends tell WCCO.
Multiple flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport have been canceled following the deadly collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River on Wednesday night.
An American Airlines plane with 64 people on board collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
A regional jet carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers. Here's what we know about the incident so far.
Officials say 17-year-old Lucas Knudson was driving a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq on Highway 7 in Minnetonka on the night of Oct. 17, 2024, when his vehicle left the road and struck a light pole.
A Brooklyn Park school is hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in seven years.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.
Officials say 17-year-old Lucas Knudson was driving a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq on Highway 7 in Minnetonka on the night of Oct. 17, 2024, when his vehicle left the road and struck a light pole.
A Brooklyn Park school is hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in seven years.
Minnesotans have enjoyed winter on the ice, but there are now signs of changing seasons across the Twin Cities metro.
Nineteen school districts across Minnesota are partnering with the Department of Education to offer a special type meal service during this sacred time of years for Muslims.
The man allegedly connected to a fatal crash in the Twin Cities that killed an 11-year-old girl has been charged with third-degree assault in a separate incident.
Minnesotans have enjoyed winter on the ice, but there are now signs of changing seasons across the Twin Cities metro.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued as parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, gear up for a spring storm that could drop several inches of snow by midday Wednesday.
Monday will be warm, with temperatures well above average, before a messy spring storm moves through Minnesota in the middle of the week.
As lawmakers in Washington D.C. consider a budget proposal to slash taxes, advocates in Minnesota are warning of the potential for devastating consequences for hundreds of thousands in the state.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
A new audit of the November election won by President Donald Trump in swing-state Wisconsin has found that not a single vote was counted incorrectly, altered or missed by tabulating machines.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
The college, which was founded in 1892 in Ashland, was struggling financially amidst declining enrollment and soaring costs.
Wisconsin's second-oldest prison that was built in the 1800s would finally be shuttered under a new plan from Gov. Tony Evers.
One of the two men accused of sexually assaulting a central Minnesota college student is in police custody.
A decades-long Minneapolis firefighter is now fighting another battle of his own. Six months ago, Mark Lakosky was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
A central Minnesota deputy was unhurt when a man fired a shotgun at him during a standoff on Saturday, authorities said.
It's not harvest season in Minnesota, but a local organization is working to support and build up Black and Brown farmers across the state year-round.
There can be reasons to put off going to treatment, but two friends are removing one big barrier.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
The U.S. has been a key supplier of weapons for Ukraine as it continues to fend off the invasion launched by Russia three years ago.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in a recent interview he might run for president in 2028 if the right people ask him, but added he’d “rather eat glass” than return to the halls of Congress.
President Trump says one of the world's largest chip makers is expanding its U.S. manufacturing plans, ahead of what could be more tariffs beginning Tuesday.
President Trump on Monday said tariffs are "all set" to go into effect overnight, and that there is "no room" for Mexico and Canada to avoid them.
Rideshare drivers in the Twin Cities joined lawmakers and labor leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol on Tuesday to announce a push for unionization rights.
Tax season is underway, and Minnesotans who have filed may be eager to know the status of their refund.
From a deep freeze, all the way to the 50s, the drastic change in temperatures in the Twin Cities is the perfect recipe for potholes.
An hour east of the Twin Cities, Amery's mayor is crediting the town's growth in part to the bridge in Stillwater and Highway 64, which cut the route to St. Paul down by 20 minutes.
For Douglas Flanders, the Twin Cities art gallery bearing his name has been his life's work since 1972.
The man allegedly connected to a fatal crash in the Twin Cities that killed an 11-year-old girl has been charged with third-degree assault in a separate incident.
An 18-year-old Twin Cities high school senior was found shot dead inside a vehicle early Sunday on a residential street.
An attack on a Twin Cities police officer more than a decade ago changed a family forever.
St. Paul police say they were called to check on an argument in the South St. Anthony Park neighborhood.
A man charged in connection to a group accused of stealing copper wire from streetlights in St. Paul will not serve any additional jail time, court documents show.
Minnesota's Mayo Clinic has earned another accolade, with Newsweek naming the Rochester health system the world's best hospital in its 2025 rankings.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith says she some major concerns about the Republican-backed plan that could cut $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next decade, possibly impacting Medicaid.
Some Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature sounded the alarm about potential federal cuts to Medicaid, which could be at risk after the U.S. House passed a budget framework that includes slashing federal spending.
The cancelation upends the usual process to start manufacturing next winter's flu shots.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it also honored the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.
Authorities in New Mexico continue to investigate the cause of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, but they say it does not appear to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
A Brooklyn Park school is hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in seven years.
The Minnesota House has rejected a bill that would have banned transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
More girls and women will soon be able to show their skills on the football field.
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, Julius Randle added 20 in his first game since missing more than a month with an injury and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns 116-98 on Sunday night.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
The Minnesota Attorney General is joining other states in suing the Trump administration over a number of his executive orders.
With social media proving dangerous in multiple ways for children, an expert breaks down what warning signs parents should look for.
Many public health officials have called for warning labels on social media. The risk includes anxiety, depression, as well as violent outcomes, including kidnappings. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Steve Webb, @dr.stevewebb2542 , whose book draws on his experience as a police officer and Superintendent of an Illinois School District about online safety tips for parents.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says it's trying to get clarity on the cuts.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
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.
The drinks are often low in calories and sugar and high in fiber, claiming to support digestive health.
A survey found 40% percent of people don't always put their phones on airplane mode while on a flight, while 17% percent say they never do it.
No matter the age, there's one school subject that just doesn't add up for many people, and trying to solve it can bring nerves and even fear.
There's a chance you've caught some sort of bug this season. So why do we sleep so much when we get sick? There's a possible link between rest and recovery.
Winter is more than halfway over, and we've definitely had our share of cold weather, but so far this season, the Twin Cities have only seen 16 inches of snow.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wet, heavy snow may hit the Twin Cities late Tuesday and into early Wednesday.
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 rain showers are possible Tuesday with temperatures in the 40s.
Showers will turn to accumulating snow starting late Tuesday in southern Minnesota, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
A messy midweek storm is on the horizon for most of Minnesota, says NEXT Weather Meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
The Maranatha Christian Academy Mustangs are hoping to make a state tournament run for the first time in 7 years.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wet, heavy snow may hit the Twin Cities late Tuesday and into early Wednesday.
Nineteen school districts across Minnesota are partnering with the Department of Education to offer a special type meal service during this sacred time of years for Muslims.
Monday marked the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' deadline to remove fish houses on lakes in the lower two-thirds of the state.
Child care providers in Bemidji, Duluth, Rochester, St. Paul and Virginia shut their doors Monday in an effort to show how many people rely on their services.