Wreckage of 300-foot ship missing for 132 years found in Lake Superior
The Western Reserve, a respected steel steamer of its time, wrecked during an 1892 storm in Lake Superior.
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The Western Reserve, a respected steel steamer of its time, wrecked during an 1892 storm in Lake Superior.
The Great Lakes mapping effort will pinpoint hundreds of shipwrecks, illuminate topographical features and identify fisheries, a marine scientist said.
RMS Titanic Inc., which holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition.
The 130-foot Margaret A. Muir schooner "had lay undetected for over a century, despite hundreds of fishing boats passing over," historians say.
In July 1904, the steamship SS Nemesis ran into a powerful storm and vanished off Australia, killing all 32 people on board.
Sonar technology helped pinpoint it just north of Michigan's Keweenaw Penninsula.
A WWII-era shipwreck was found in over 600 feet of water in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of the state's Keweenaw Peninsula, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society announced.
On Nov. 18, 1906, the SS Dix collided with a much larger steamer called the Jeanie, killing at least 42 passengers.
Forty-eight years ago Friday, hurricane-force winds sunk the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, killing all 29 crew on board.
The wreckage was found in the spring of 2023, according to a news release, but it wasn't until earlier this week that it could be identified as the HMS Thistle.
The Huronton was headed upbound on Lake Superior in heavy fog and smoke in 1923, and collided with a bulk freighter. Everyone made it aboard the freighter, but the Huronton wasn't seen again — until now.
Trinidad sank about 10 miles off the coast of Algoma, "taking all the crew's possessions and the captain's pet Newfoundland dog with her," historians said.
The wreck is one of nearly 40 wooden-hulled vessels that were abandoned in east Texas rivers after World War I.
Many shipwrecks are "highly threatened by illegal salvage," the Maritime Administration said in a notice.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
U.S. Coast Guard officials said 5 people were aboard the submersible that lost contact about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912.
It was unclear how many passengers might still be in the water, but some initial reports suggested hundreds of people may have been on board.
Michigan researchers hope the discovery will lead them to a third ship that sank at the same time, killing nearly 30 people aboard the trio of lumber-shipping vessels.
The Ironton's captain and six sailors clambered into a lifeboat but it was dragged to the bottom before they could detach it from the ship.
An old shipwreck has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior.
The footage provides sharper detail of Titanic's renowned bow, the portside anchor, and dramatic evidence of decay where some of the the ship's rail had collapsed and fallen away.
Photos from a stretch of the river near Prahovo, Serbia, show enormous vessels, some of which contain explosives, protruding from the water.
A preliminary report released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada details the descent and evacuation of the plane that flipped and caught on fire as it landed at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
The Twin Cities will enjoy a mild first day of spring on Thursday before a weekend cooldown and Sunday storm.
Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.
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.
A preliminary report released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada details the descent and evacuation of the plane that flipped and caught on fire as it landed at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover officer.
Two families were forced to evacuate from their homes in the southern Twin Cities metro due to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon.
Law students are working pro bono on real Second Amendment cases through the attorney general's office, serving as special assistants. And for many, the work is personal.
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
Police in Rochester, Minnesota, say a 44-year-old woman who hasn't been seen since February has been found.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
A staff member at a high school in northern Minnesota was arrested on Tuesday evening after a child exploitation investigation.
Minnesota's Department of Public Safety is looking to capitalize off of a year-long pilot program where dozens of agencies tested software that detects drug use in impaired drivers.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Republican State Sen. Justin Eichorn was charged earlier this week with soliciting a minor for sex, plus more of the day’s top stories.
You've heard about all the big cuts coming from the federal government. Next on the chopping block could be $700 million from the CDC's HIV Prevention Division. As photojournalist Tony Peterson found out: Local groups have been told they have less than 48 hours to figure out what's next.
Minnesota Senate Republicans plan to kick out one of their own after federal prosecutors charged Sen. Justin Eichorn with soliciting a minor. Our David Schuman has the graphic text messages and the swift response from fellow Republicans.
Minnesota Senate Republicans on Thursday will make a motion to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover officer.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
Law students are working pro bono on real Second Amendment cases through the attorney general's office, serving as special assistants. And for many, the work is personal.
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
A staff member at a high school in northern Minnesota was arrested on Tuesday evening after a child exploitation investigation.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Zion Williamson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum added 18 for New Orleans as the Pelicans surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 119-115 win on Wednesday night.
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.
The tournament is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to fill our your bracket! Why not come play with us for a chance to win $1,000?
Any rule change must be approved by 24 out of 32 team owners.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
A looming government shutdown amid cuts and layoffs at the federal level. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with University of Minnesota Professor Larry Jacobs about how a government shutdown will impact you, and if a Minnesota government shutdown is on the horizon. CLICK HERE for more.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
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.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
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.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
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.
It's a mild first day of spring before a weekend cool-down.
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.
Thursday will be a mild start to spring with a weekend cooldown and storm to follow, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Twin Cities will enjoy a mild first day of spring on Thursday before a weekend cooldown and Sunday storm.
Thursday will be a mild first day of spring before a weekend cooldown and Sunday storm, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Now that it’s officially spring, it is time for spring cleaning, and getting started can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Cori McDougald, founder of Meat & Potatoes Organizing, shows how you can simplify and maximize this annual chore.
At any given time, nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a kidney transplant. Jennifer Cramer Miller, the Minnesota board chair of the National Kidney Foundation, visits WCCO to help raise awareness.
Jennifer Bevan from Bachman's discusses the hands-on experience for prom-goers and their loved ones.
It's a mild first day of spring before a weekend cool-down.
Canada's Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on Thursday on the Feb. 7 plane crash in Toronto.