Minnesota Eagle Center celebrates passage of National Bird Bill
United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Minnesota's National Eagle Center on Monday to celebrate the official designation of the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States.
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United States Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Minnesota's National Eagle Center on Monday to celebrate the official designation of the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States.
Authorities in southern Minnesota say a 6-year-old is in the hospital after someone accidentally shot them on Tuesday evening.
The Minnesota Center for Environmental Agency and other community organizations said the contamination is causing an "imminent and substantial" threat to public health.
A 12-year-old boy is dead after a snowmobile crash Sunday afternoon in rural Wabasha County.
A 12-year-old boy is dead after a snowmobile crash Sunday afternoon in rural Wabasha County.
The popularity of the pump organ may have died off decades ago, but for a Wabasha County man, they just might be the future.
There are rock sculptures that have been in Wabasha County for 100 years, and they’re a geologist’s dream. But nobody knows exactly why they’re there.
John Trainor, of Millville, was found guilty of two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree and one count of the use of a minor in a sexual performance.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.
A passenger on a motorcycle died in southern Minnesota Saturday evening when the driver swerved to avoid a deer and crashed, authorities said.
Deputies in Wabasha County have confiscated roughly 5 pounds of meth and charged a 46-year-old man with two counts of controlled substance crime.
Authorities in southeastern Minnesota have identified the boater whose body was pulled Monday from the Mississippi River.
An 89-year-old man was found dead in the water in Wabasha County Monday evening.
A court has closed a Wabasha County gym that was refusing to temporarily close its operations as required by Gov. Tim Walz's COVID-19 restrictions.
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office says one person was able to jump off the pontoon before it went over the dam.
A pontoon boat went over the power dam at Lake Zumbro in Wabasha County around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. The pontoon driver realized they were at the edge of the dam near Mac's Park Place, the report said.
Sydney Flack, 17, was driving in the southbound lane heading to Winona Friday night, when suddenly and without warning, a limestone boulder tumbled down the bluff and right into her path.
A Red Wing teenager is recovering after her car was struck by a boulder Friday evening in Wabasha County.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking the public's help in identifying the person (or people) responsible for dumping eight deer carcasses near the Zumbro River in southeastern Minnesota.
Two people died Friday when the pickup truck they were driving crossed the center line of Highway 61 and struck a semi.
Authorities say they have located what are believed to be partial human remains -- a torso and a leg with a boot attached – on Saturday in Wabasha County.
Officials in Wabasha County say an investigation is underway after human remains were found in a debris pile near the Mississippi River Saturday.
A man is facing felony charges after injuring a K-9 officer and climbing a tree without clothes on while fleeing authorities.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a two-car crash that resulted in at least one fatality.
One person was killed and another was injured in a crash involving four people and two vehicles Saturday afternoon in Wabasha County,
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
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Sara Elizabeth Hicks was last seen on Feb. 18, driving home in a borrowed car from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, authorities say.
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
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.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says four boys between the ages of 15 and 17 were arrested for the March 2 incident.
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.
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were back in the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday to express their solidarity with veterans who lost their jobs at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
A 28-year-old man faces charges in connection to the stabbing death of a Mankato gas station employee early Tuesday morning.
Sara Elizabeth Hicks was last seen on Feb. 18, driving home in a borrowed car from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, authorities say.
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.
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 and state charges.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
Several mental health advocates gathered Wednesday to decry the potential cuts to mental health funding.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin.
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.
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 Anoka County Sheriff's Office says four boys between the ages of 15 and 17 were arrested for the March 2 incident.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin.
After weeks of speculation, it appears the talk of Aaron Rodgers joining the Minnesota Vikings can be put to bed.
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.
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.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures are hovering at our maybe even a little above average for this time of year as we reach the vernal equinox.
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 snow storm shifted south, hitting the southern part of the state. Blizzard conditions go until 7 p.m. We are dealing with strong winds in the metro area. Thursday will be sunny with a high near 50.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has more on why the Twin Cities area dodged the incoming snowstorm.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast Wednesday morning.
South of Hastings, there's a kind of "ghost town" that people can't wait to visit.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says temperatures are hovering at our maybe even a little above average for this time of year as we reach the vernal equinox.
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country. The jury heard closing arguments Tuesday against accused Feeding Our Future ring leader Aimee Bock and her co-defendant Salim Said.
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal and state charges.
The snow storm shifted south, hitting the southern part of the state. Blizzard conditions go until 7 p.m. We are dealing with strong winds in the metro area. Thursday will be sunny with a high near 50.