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Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in St. Cloud late Friday night. Authorities responded to the incident at about 11:36 p.m. in the area of 7th Avenue South and 7th Street South.
The State Patrol said Tuesday night that it's investigating a fatal crash involving a semi and a passenger vehicle near St. Cloud.
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the public's help after a man in a ski mask robbed a bank Saturday morning. No one was injured during the robbery and no weapons were displayed.
Police are looking for a suspect after a hit-and-run crash left one person injured early Saturday morning in St. Cloud. Authorities responded to the crash at about 12:49 a.m. near the area of 9th Avenue and 13th Street in St. Cloud.
A warrant is out for the arrest of a 24-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in downtown St. Cloud last September.
A woman was robbed of her purse at gunpoint outside of a St. Cloud pharmacy on Christmas evening, according to St. Cloud Police. The robbery took place after 5 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the parking lot of the CVS Pharmacy at 2420 W. Division Street. A 32-year-old St. Cloud woman was approached by a male gunman who demanded her purse. The suspect is described as a white male, 25-30 years of age and between 5'8"-5'9" with a thin build. He had facial hair, including a goatee, and wore a black hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Foley man. According to the Benton County Sheriff's office, Jamie Robert Wylie, 31, was reported missing on Dec. 15.
A man was taken to the hospital after being struck by a school bus in St. Cloud Thursday morning. The crash happened on the 600 block of Roosevelt Road just after 7 a.m., according to police.
Dangerously cold temperatures have settled into western and central Minnesota. Subzero readings and brisk winds are expected to create wind chill readings that could drop to between 25 and 35 degrees below zero. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory for central and western Wisconsin Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
Authorities said a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody Thursday night after throwing hot grease from a frying pan on his mother during a domestic dispute. St. Cloud Police were called to the 3500 block of 3rd Street North at about 3:56 p.m. Thursday on a report of a domestic disturbance in progress.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, three people were killed in three separate crashes on wet and icy roads on Monday. The first report of a fatal crash was at 2:00 p.m., when a rollover occurred on northbound Highway 7 in Big Stone County in western Minnesota. A Mercury Grand Marquis went off the road and into a southbound ditch, and then rolled down a steep hill, eventually coming to a rest with the passenger side on the ground. The driver, 85-year-old Donavan Tesch of Clinton, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Big Stone County Sheriff's office says roads were wet at the time of the accident.
A 35-year-old man died Thursday near St. Cloud after his SUV went through a stop sign and was broadsided by on-coming traffic, the State Patrol said.
An Illinois pork processor announced plans Friday to buy Minnesota meat packer GNP Company, which sells chicken under the Gold'n Plump, Just BARE and Sunny Roost brands. The family owned companies issued a joint statement that did not disclose terms of the deal.
There's nothing quite like sitting outside, doing a little socializing and enjoying the weather on a nice day. But in St. Cloud, if you are doing all of that while sitting on a couch, you'll soon be violating a city ordinance.
The city of St. Cloud says there's a place for couches, and it's not on people's porches. The City Council has banned putting furniture designed for interior use outdoors on private property -- or next to a public right of way.
St. Cloud Police say they arrested a 22-year-old after he allegedly assaulted a hospital worker early Saturday morning. Police say Zeppelin Michael Peterson was arrested after the St. Cloud Hospital incident.
A pedestrian is in the hospital with "substantial injuries" after being hit by a car while riding a bike in St. Cloud Thursday afternoon, according to St. Cloud Police.
The National Weather Service says freezing temperatures are moving into central Minnesota, along with snow flurries in places like Rochester. The weather service says temperatures will be in the mid-20s Monday through the evening. Winds are expected to be blustery, with gusts up to 26 mph.
An 18-year-old Sauk Rapids man accused of a deadly assault has changed his originally plea of not guilty to 2nd-degree murder in a Stearns County court Friday morning. According to the Stearns County Attorney's office, Jesse Smithers amended his plea to 2nd-degree unintentional murder. In Sept. 2012, Smithers was riding in a car driving down a St. Cloud alley when he asked the driver to stop. He got out of the vehicle and approached three men nearby, including Colton Gleason. Smithers punched Gleason with a closed fist. He later died at St. Cloud Hospital from his injuries. Smithers was 17 at the time of the crime, and was charged as an adult.
Authorities said icy conditions from the first snowfall were likely a factor in a Wednesday morning rollover crash that sent 10 people to the hospital. St. Cloud Police responded to a one-vehicle crash at about 4:06 a.m. Wednesday on the County Road 75 overpass near the Sauk River.
A 15-year-old St. Cloud Tech High School student is in custody pending charges of terroristic threats and possessing a replica firearm on school property, according to St. Cloud police. At about 11:40 a.m. on Friday, authorities responding to reports of threats at the high school at 233 12 Ave S.
A service technician from Otsego is remembering his former coworker, 34-year-old Cory Lewellin, who died in a crane accident outside St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church in Maplewood Monday.
Authorities say a tip from an ex-wife pointed them to a Sartell man suspected in a string of armed robberies along Interstate 94 from the St. Cloud area to the Minneapolis suburbs. Police released a security video after a masked man robbed a Burger King in Maple Grove Wednesday. The ex-wife of 34-year-old Douglas Wayne Gravelle saw the video on the news and told police he wore the same clothes at a child support hearing. She said he's addicted to prescription drugs and unemployed.
Police have arrested and charged two men with first-degree assault after a St. Augusta victim was shot in the victim's home earlier this week. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday, Erik Magnuson, 30, of St. Cloud, and 21-year-old Jerod Jakel, of Sauk Rapids, entered a home on the 23000 block of 69th Avenue in St. Augusta.
Maple Grove Police have arrested a man suspected of a month-long armed-robbery spree that mostly targeted fast-food restaurants along the Interstate 94 corridor. According to authorities, Douglas Wayne Gravelle was taken into custody on Thursday. This arrest comes after a string of armed robberies which began in early September. Fast-food restaurants in Sauk Rapids, St. Cloud, Big Lake, Clearwater and Monticello were targeted. A Game Stop video game store in Monticello may also have been robbed by Gravelle earlier this month.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A 50-year-old Minnesota woman is facing voter fraud charges after signing her dead mom's signature on two absentee ballots.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Minnesota for 2024.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
A 20-year-old man will spend over four years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting in Rochester that happened earlier this year.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Minnesota for 2024.
A Minneapolis man who police say shot his neighbor just steps away from his front door was taken into custody early Monday morning.
Over the weekend, the Eastview High School gym transformed into a stage for hundreds of high school dancers to compete for the title of Miss Dance Team Minnesota.
Minneapolis police say no arrests have been made in connection to two separate triple shootings this weekend at homeless encampments in the city, which left a total of three people dead and three injured.
A 50-year-old Minnesota woman is facing voter fraud charges after signing her dead mom's signature on two absentee ballots.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Minnesota for 2024.
A 20-year-old man will spend over four years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting in Rochester that happened earlier this year.
The man was thrown off the motorcycle and died, the patrol said.
A swim instructor, certified to teach kids with special needs, is aiming to help Minnesota families through virtual trainings.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds.
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
After Denise Godwin received a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, she decided to go big in her final months with a haunted house display unlike any other in the Halloween Capital of the World.
A 50-year-old Minnesota woman is facing voter fraud charges after signing her dead mom's signature on two absentee ballots.
As of Monday, more than half a million people have voted early in Minnesota, and more than 715,000 have voted early in Wisconsin.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Minnesota for 2024.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
A 50-year-old Minnesota woman is facing voter fraud charges after signing her dead mom's signature on two absentee ballots.
A 20-year-old man will spend over four years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting in Rochester that happened earlier this year.
A Minneapolis man who police say shot his neighbor just steps away from his front door was taken into custody early Monday morning.
Minneapolis police say no arrests have been made in connection to two separate triple shootings this weekend at homeless encampments in the city, which left a total of three people dead and three injured.
After Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig was found dead in her bathroom, her friend Matthew Ecker told investigators she shot herself. But evidence at the scene left detectives with some big questions about how Pennig died.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 69% of the nation is stressed about the presidential election.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
One year into Minnesota's free school meals program, the state's DFL leaders are defending the decision to go millions of dollars over budget to serve nearly 150 million meals to students.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Celebrity chef and restauranteur Justin Sutherland was arrested inside a St. Paul Spirit Halloween store on Thursday after police say an officer spotted him with a woman who has a no-contact order against him.
Prior Lake battled Farmington in the first round of section playoffs. Plus, hear from the coach of the Two Rivers High School football team, who is looking to continue their unbeaten streak.
It's been one year since the death of American hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was fatally cut by an opponent's skate during a game in Sheffield, England.
Over the weekend, the Eastview High School gym transformed into a stage for hundreds of high school dancers to compete for the title of Miss Dance Team Minnesota.
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
Julius Randle had 24 points nine rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 112-101.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
With just over a week to go until the presidential election, most polls say the race is a tie. But how accurate are the polls?
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
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.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says parts of the state could reach low 80s on Tuesday.
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.
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says the Twin Cities may break a 122-year-old high-temperature record on Tuesday.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday will be warm and dry, but cooler temperatures and rain will return later in the week.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says after a few more unseasonably warm days, we're going to get a real dose of late autumn moving in, just in time for Halloween.
Early voting in Republican-leaning areas is up. Republicans historically have avoided voting early, instead waiting to cast their ballots on Election Day. Donald Trump won Sherburne County by more than 30% in 2020. Monday morning, there were long lines with waits up to 45 minutes. As Esme Murphy reports, Republicans think this is a very good sign.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says parts of the state could reach low 80s on Tuesday.
Felicia Raschiatore, a former three-time Grand Slam tennis pro is teaching the next generation of athletes in the Twin Cities’ first-ever wheelchair tennis club.
There are 103 nonpartisan district court, appeals court and supreme court races in Minnesota for the 2024 election. Only nine are contested, meaning there’s a challenger.
The Minneapolis man who police say shot his neighbor just steps away from his front door was taken into custody early Monday.