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Willmar Man Hurt Attempting To Jump Off Roof With 'Rocket Bike'
A 40-year-old man is recovering after he tried to jump off his roof riding a homemade rocket bike.
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A 40-year-old man is recovering after he tried to jump off his roof riding a homemade rocket bike.
John Lauritsen takes us to Willmar to place where the "Little Red Caboose" always finishes first.
Authorities in central Minnesota say a 56-year-old inmate died Sunday in the county jail.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is permanently closing its Willmar Office on Friday.
Officials in central Minnesota say a man was cited after he allegedly threw a pig's foot at a farmers market stall run by a local Somali man.
Authorities are investigating after a suspect was injured in an officer-involved shooting Sunday night in central Minnesota.
Ryan and Melanie Nelson had few options available to them when their baby girl, Harper, was diagnosed with autism.
Next month, WCCO is Pulling Together to help Fraser -- Minnesota's leader in autism resources.
The Willmar Lakes area of west-central Minnesota will host next year's Governor's Fishing Opener.
Seven people were arrested after a fourth pound of methamphetamine was found inside a Kandiyohi County house. According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, on Tuesday deputies were engaged in a vehicle pursuit that ended with the suspect feeling into a home on the 1000 block of NW 39th Street in Willmar.
A 78-year-old Willmar man is uninjured after his car broke through the ice in Long Lake Sunday afternoon.
A sergeant in central Minnesota has been charged for stalking after allegedly sending threatening texts to a man in Willmar and entering his home uninvited.
There were 15 people in the wagon and some of the riders say Fred Zwart did all he could to keep the wagon from rolling over.
Investigators say horses were pulling a carriage with more than a dozen kids and parents when the animals suddenly got spooked.
Ryan Fuchs is not scared of getting a little heat for (slightly) nudging his customers to try different craft brew styles.
A first-grader's untimely death has a community and elementary school coming together in a powerful way.
Willmar police say a 6-year-old boy died Thursday night after being hit in the head by a falling TV set.
Last year's bird flu epidemic killed nearly 10 million turkeys and egg-laying chickens in Minnesota.
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is looking for a girl who was last seen one week ago.
The water is receding in a southcentral Minnesota city where a deluge of fast-falling rain swamped the community and turned homes into waterfront properties.
Many residents and businesses in Willmar were pumping water Thursday morning after overnight storms drenched parts of central Minnesota with more than 8 inches of rain.
Businesses in Willmar are working to clean up Thursday after overnight storms drenched the town with more than 8 inches of rain.
Torrential rains Wednesday night cause flooding in western and southwestern Minnesota. Willmar was one of the hardest hit areas.
The weekend weather is going to be a welcome relief after what has been a muggy week and – after the last couple days – a soggy week. Impressive rain totals have been coming in since Wednesday, with the storm spreading its way across Minnesota.
Authorities are looking for a driver after a woman and her three children were hurt in a single-vehicle crash near Willmar on Saturday.
Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.
The animal shelter received a $15,000 grant to help support their work for critters around the Twin Cities.
A man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance when he crashed into a stalled car, killing a 5-year-old girl.
Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his equipment failed.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.
President Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are addressing the convention on its first night.
"I was just completely thrilled," Isaac Winkler said. "I didn't quite believe it until it happened."
GOP nominee Donald Trump told CBS News in an exclusive interview he'll "very gladly" release his medical records.
More than 270 different organizations came together to form the coalition to protest.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
A man is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and a controlled substance when he crashed into a stalled car, killing a 5-year-old girl.
An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a Coon Rapids crash Sunday night.
Community groups are searching for solutions after four kids were shot inside a stolen vehicle in north Minneapolis over the weekend.
Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
On Feb. 10, 2023, charging documents say someone reported finding what they thought might be a small "cherry bomb" near an elementary school in Hastings.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state.
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis.
Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Gilmore had multiple teams apply for his services during this preseason. The Vikings' bid was most appealing.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders.
Josh Jung's infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
The Minnesota Vikings have added a big name to their secondary.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
What does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rocking.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
At first glance, it looks like a pretty purple flower. The creeping bellflower been popping up all over gardens, yards, and alleys this summer.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tonight will be comfortable with average lows and not humid.
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.
Some people jokingly call it the "Great Minnesota Sweat Together" because it can be so hot. So, what is the latest with the forecast?
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will feel pretty similar to today.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the next few days will be sunny and temperate.
The team announced Monday the signing of cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tonight will be comfortable with average lows and not humid.
A sewage backup has closed down Lake Nokomis just as temperatures are about to heat up. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell shows us where else you can go to cool off.
Heavy metal fans had a roaring good time over the weekend as Metallica performed two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium. The M-72 World Tour is an incredible production with more moving parts than you can imagine. So, what does it take put on a major concert? Good Question. Jeff Wagner got a behind-the-scenes look at the massive effort that had downtown rockin'.
More than 1,800 applications have been filed for lotteries to win what will eventually become business licenses. As David Schuman reports, more than half of those applications are not from Minnesota.