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Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody described the scene after the collapse as "chaos, absolute chaos."
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
The levee breach occurred as California was hit by its tenth atmospheric river of the winter season.
One tornado moved near Harding High School on St. Paul's east side, and ended its journey near Goodrich Golf Course in Maplewood.
Despite this being a typical time of year for storms, the one early Wednesday morning in the metro was anything but.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced that federal money has been approved in storm and flooding recovery for 15 counties and four tribal nations.
Storms that swept through Minnesota overnight proved to be deadly in Douglas County.
NWS officials say the tornado had winds topping out at 120 mph, and it roared along a path that was a half-mile wide. Its survey team also found evidence of "multiple vortexes."
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday visited a western Minnesota community reeling from devastating storms touched down late last week, pledging the state is behind them as residents pick up the pieces.
"We thought let's do something basic, simple that we can execute, but something that's classic," said John Higgins.
Homeowners cleaning up storm damage in their yards across the Twin Cities are having a hard time finding professional help.
Many residents across the Twin Cities metro are cleaning up after a severe storm rolled through the area Wednesday evening.
With more severe weather on the way, you might be wondering what to do if you wind up with damage of your own.
"For one storm to come through and do all this damage is pretty remarkable," Dan Brown said.
Blown over semis, tornado advisories, hail-covered highways, thunderstorms and snow: Tuesday was certainly a wild weather day.
Minnesota saw its first-ever confirmed tornado in December amid blustery thunderstorms Wednesday evening that left thousands without power. Now, nine tornadoes have been confirmed.
The Hudson Public Library in western Wisconsin is close Friday after sustaining significant damage from early morning storms.
Inside the Redhead Creamery store in rural Brooten, the same group that works together on the dairy farm gathered for their Thursday ritual — a meeting they thought earlier this week might be indefinitely delayed.
In Robbinsdale, entire streets are blocked by oversized tree limbs.
"The sky was really yellow," said Matt Pletcher on Friday night. "And I looked out to our front yard, everything seemed fine, then we looked out the side and saw this massive tree down on top of one of our cars."
A possible tornado touched down near Prescott, Wisconsin at about 10 p.m. Saturday. There were no reports of any deaths or serious injuries, but many structures were hit hard.
The hail storm was up to 60 miles long and six miles wide, and when it came to crop destruction it didn't discriminate.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down east of Watertown and moved east into Hennepin County Monday evening.
Hiring out-of-state companies to do your hail damage repairs can be risky.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner talks with home expert Charles Thayer, founder of All Around, about how to deal with storm damage (3:02). WCCO 4 News at 10 -- Aug. 3, 2019
Temperatures will take some dives over the next few days, but warmer days are in sight.
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.
A Minneapolis man accused of shooting his neighbor after a months-long dispute will not stand trial for now, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
An across-the-board 10% tariff on all imports is set to begin Saturday, with added reciprocal tariffs starting next week, and consumers in Minnesota are expressing their concerns.
A Minneapolis man accused of shooting his neighbor after a months-long dispute will not stand trial for now, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
The non-partisan Tax Foundation did the math on President Trump's new tariffs: Families are facing an extra $2,100 in taxes this year. Those tariffs are also proving to be a real buzzkill for one Twin Cities brewery.
Mark Lanterman, the chief technology officer at Computer Forensic Services, is being accused by Wisconsin attorney Sean Harrington of inflating his resume and misrepresenting his credentials.
After the stock market plunged Wednesday following President Trump's newest tariffs, many Americans are seeing their retirement savings, particularly in 401(k) plans, take a hit.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota announced that it welcomed a two-toed sloth on Wednesday, much to the surprise and delight of the guests who got to witness the rare moment firsthand.
A few years ago, cormorants decided to make Loon Lake Island their home. However, the birds brought a unique problem with no easy solution.
After the stock market plunged Wednesday following President Trump's newest tariffs, many Americans are seeing their retirement savings, particularly in 401(k) plans, take a hit.
Here's a look at snowfall totals for the early April snowstorm.
The president of a Minnesota university that saw one of its students detained by federal immigration authorities last week says five other students have had their visas terminated.
The Ely Fire Department says crews were dispatched to a report of a fire on the 200 block of North Fifth Avenue East shortly after 11 p.m.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Billionaire Elon Musk on Friday clarified his reasons for visiting Wisconsin two days ahead of its hotly contested Supreme Court election after deleting a social media post saying he planned to "personally hand over" $2 million.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
The Dow dropped 4% on Thursday, making it the worst day on the stock market since the start of the pandemic.
Gen. Timothy Haugh had just last week testified on Capitol Hill about the Signal leak in which a journalist had been added to a group chat with high-ranking members of the Trump administration.
An across-the-board 10% tariff on all imports is set to begin Saturday, with added reciprocal tariffs starting next week, and consumers in Minnesota are expressing their concerns.
Economists are already warning the cost of tariffs will fall on American consumers. Our Frankie McLister talked to shoppers today to see just how much of their list came from outside the U.S.
The non-partisan Tax Foundation did the math on President Trump's new tariffs: Families are facing an extra $2,100 in taxes this year. Those tariffs are also proving to be a real buzzkill for one Twin Cities brewery.
An across-the-board 10% tariff on all imports is set to begin Saturday, with added reciprocal tariffs starting next week, and consumers in Minnesota are expressing their concerns.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A new weed-growing operation in Prairie Island represents Minnesota's closest one to the Twin Cities. The Dakota tribe is using cannabis cultivation best practices to take their business to new highs, with a newfound pride in going green.
With economists sharing concerns a trade war may soon be in full swing, many shoppers worry grocery prices could be affected. One type of grocery provider says it may have a way to keep prices mostly stable.
The sports equipment industry is no exception to the headaches being caused throughout the U.S. commercial ecosystem by the promise of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports by President Donald Trump.
A Minneapolis man accused of shooting his neighbor after a months-long dispute will not stand trial for now, according to court documents filed Wednesday.
A federal judge is ordering federal and state officials — including President Trump — to give reasoning for a University of Minnesota grad student's detainment by immigration agents.
Krisi McNeilly was convicted of theft by swindle in October 2021 for taking $15,000 from one of her clients.
A Twin Cities woman is accused of collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits meant for her deceased mother.
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
Landon McKee has played sports for most of his young life, but he's done so while battling a serious medical condition.
The reduction is expected to have wide-reaching consequences for the state's public health efforts, according to MDH Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Opening day is one that many fans never miss, and many of those dedicated fans start the opening day tradition very young.
Anthony Edwards finished with 28 points to lead the Timberwolves past the Nets 105-90 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Happening behind closed doors, college basketball teams' managers and staff are playing a parallel season.
Christian Walker and Jeremy Peña homered and Brendan Rodgers had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
The Trump administration wants to reup President Trump's tax cuts of 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do that, U.S. Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state.
The Trump administration wants to reup the Trump tax cuts 2017, which are set to expire this year. In order to do so Congress would have to cut Medicaid in every state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with State Director of Medicaid John Connolly about how they plan to keep services going for Minnesotans who depend on it.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
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.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
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.
Temperatures will take some dives over the next few days, but warmer days are in sight.
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.
Highs will be close to 50 in the Twin Cities on Friday, but the weekend will start out slightly cooler.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with highs in the mid-40s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says we have some cool days ahead before a big warmup.
Wall Street weakens as tariffs send stocks tumbling, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Dow dropped 4% on Thursday, making it the worst day on the stock market since the start of the pandemic.
A busy stretch of 94 near downtown Minneapolis will be closed this weekend.
Highs will be close to 50 in the Twin Cities on Friday, but the weekend will start out slightly cooler.
A man accused of shooting his neighbor after a months-long dispute will not stand trial. Ubah Ali spoke with the victim about his reaction to the news.