Standoff at central Minnesota cemetery ends in arrest of arson suspect
An arson suspect in central Minnesota dragged authorities into a standoff Saturday that traveled through a cemetery and a swamp before ending in the suspect's arrest.
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An arson suspect in central Minnesota dragged authorities into a standoff Saturday that traveled through a cemetery and a swamp before ending in the suspect's arrest.
Both officers survived the shooting, which happened in Wadena County in February 2021. The two brothers died in a shootout.
WCCO News obtained newly-released dash camera and body-worn camera videos that captured the moment a routine traffic stop turned into an ambush on two law enforcement officers in Wadena County.
A 25-year-old motorcyclist from Michigan died in a crash in northern Minnesota early Thursday evening.
There are no suspects in the investigation at this time.
A fire has destroyed a golf course lodge in Wadena County.
Nearly one-and-a-half prescriptions are written for every Wadena County resident -- but the numbers do not tell the whole story.
Authorities in Wadena County say the deaths of two men at a residence in Menahga appear to be a murder-suicide case.
Authorities in Wadena County are investigating the deaths of two males who had been shot.
Police have found an elderly man, previously thought to be lost in northern or central Minnesota, in Wisconsin.
A man is dead following a crash Sunday morning in central Minnesota where a pickup truck collided with a semi.
A Minnesota lawmaker is stepping away from politics to follow his love of beer. Rep. Mark Anderson, R-Lake Shore, announced Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in order to focus on the three businesses he runs with his wife, Barb.
One person is dead after a broadside crash in Wadena County Thursday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, just before 7 p.m. 25-year-old Don R. Poplin, of Hewitt, was traveling north on Highway 71 near the intersection at Bottemiller Drive. At the same time 56-year-old Charles E. Denny, of Staples, was stopped in the left turn lane of south Highway 71, waiting to turn left onto Bottemiller Drive.
At least one person is dead after a head-on crash in Wadena County Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened at about 11:25 a.m. on Highway 71 near Wadena.
The passenger of an Oldsmobile Alero is dead after the car collided head-on with a semi-trailer in Wadena County.
The 14-year-old boy who suffered an accidental gunshot wound earlier this month in rural Wadena County has died.
A 14-year-old male was wounded by an accidental gunshot in rural Wadena County Thursday, according to police. According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, police responded to a call at 8:26 a.m. of a juvenile male who suffered an accidental gunshot in rural Wadena County.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner identified the body of a woman who was found dead in a home in Menahga, Minn. Saturday morning. Officials identified the victim as 32-year-old Kelly Marie Lund, of Detroit Lakes, Minn. According to police, Lund's body was found shortly before 9 a.m. in a home on the 300 block of Third Street NW.
The Wadena County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 16-year-old girl died after an ATV rollover crash Monday evening. At 6:28 p.m., the sheriff's office received a 911 call reporting the ATV accident at the intersection of Apache Avenue and Cree Street in Wadena Township. Upon arrival, emergency responders found a Polaris Ranger side by side ATV that rolled over onto the driver's side.
Authorities are investigating a fire that killed two adults in Wadena County of western Minnesota.
A former social worker in Wadena County has been sentenced to a year in jail after having sexual relations with two young men and using his authority over them to make threats, county officials said.
The wildfire burning in northern Minnesota has now charred 1,600 acres and destroyed a family's home, authorities say.
A wildfire is still burning in northern Minnesota after it left 900 acres and one structure charred Sunday, authorities said.
Alec Dale Davey, 16 of Sebeka, was riding his ATV in Red Eye Township, which is in Wadena County, at about 1:35 p.m. Tuesday when it crashed.
Wadena County Police found a dead man in a drainage ditch near an overturned car Thursday morning after receiving a call about a one-car crash.
The minimalistic lifestyle has become a trend on TikTok.
Minnesota is known as the state of hockey, but some Twin Cities cinnamon rolls are also putting the state on the map.
It was just after New Year's Day last year that a house fire changed a St. Paul family forever.
Thousands of dedicated Vikings fans made their way to the NFC matchup of the year against the Lions for a reasonable cost.
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Minnesota is known as the state of hockey, but some Twin Cities cinnamon rolls are also putting the state on the map.
It was just after New Year's Day last year that a house fire changed a St. Paul family forever.
Officials are investigating after a man was found dead in a car that was partially submerged in a river Sunday morning.
Evelyn Otto was born with a congenital heart defect called AVSD.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
A man was injured in a fire on Saturday evening.
The family of Charleen Sand have honored her legacy by etching her most loved recipe into her headstone.
An ex-teacher in Duluth is accused of sending "sexually explicit" messages to a former student, who was 15 when the exchange happened, prosecutors say.
Authorities on Thursday charged the man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of hockey equipment from a high school team during a tournament in northern Minnesota.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
A local business, started during the pandemic, will soon celebrate two years at a physical location.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
From her new office in Washington D.C., Morrison had a chance to reflect on her campaign and look forward to the session ahead.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
A woman was shot in the hand and robbed Saturday night.
Four people are face charges in connection with a shooting in St. Paul that left a 26-year-old man dead and nearly injuring two children.
The New Libson Police Department issued a statewide crime alert on Saturday for information regarding a suspect they believe is involved with a triple homicide that took place on Monday.
A 21-year-old man died after being shot in Minneapolis on Friday night.
Security is at the top of everyone's mind ahead of Sunday's primetime showdown between the NFC North powerhouse Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, in light of this week's terrorist attacks in New Orleans and in Las Vegas.
Evelyn Otto was born with a congenital heart defect called AVSD.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
See how a 12-year-old boy and a mother found comfort from the Hopkins high school football team. Plus, the Totino-Grace boys basketball team squared off with Cretin-Derham Hall in a close battle on the hardwood.
Thousands of dedicated Vikings fans made their way to the NFC matchup of the year against the Lions for a reasonable cost.
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves for his third shutout this season, Marco Rossi had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night.
Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
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.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
More Americans are drinking less milk, but eating more cheese. So what does that all mean?
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
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 Lisa Meadows forecasts a cold few days before a warm up later in the week.
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.
Temps will warm slightly, and there looks to be plenty of sunshine heading into the week.
Sunday will be much like Saturday, with temperatures falling into the teens and a wind chill that makes the air feel even colder.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has your latest (chilly) forecast.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows forecasts a cold few days before a warm up later in the week.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy sits down with the son of Jimmy Carter’s vice president, Walter Mondale.
After a record breaking shopping season, Kirsten Mitchell talks with folks looking to be more frugal.
14 people died during the attack.
Temps will warm slightly, and there looks to be plenty of sunshine heading into the week.