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'I Knew It Wasn't Right': Winona Woman Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse By Priest
A Minnesota woman calls it the untold story in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. Jeanie Hansen says a priest beat and raped her when she went to college in Winona.
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A Minnesota woman calls it the untold story in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. Jeanie Hansen says a priest beat and raped her when she went to college in Winona.
Authorities in Winona are seeking the public's help in locating a missing college student.
A 24-year-old man from La Crosse, Wis., pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree murder in the October 2015 shooting death of Adam Fort.
Good news for students at Winona State University and Saint Mary's University!
The woman who was struck and killed by a train in Winona Friday night has been identified. Authorities said the woman was identified as Diane Marie Ristau or Winona.
Authorities say one person has been struck and killed by a train in Winona.
Michigan authorities say they have recovered the body of a 30-year-old Minnesota man from Lake St. Clair.
Officials in Winona say the body of a 60-year-old man was pulled Monday from a creek.
Leaders in Winona are considering adding a city ordinance because of a controversy surrounding "Pokemon Go."
A 49-year-old Winona man is accused of shooting at bar patrons from his vehicle outside a Winona bar earlier this week, killing one and injuring another.
The Winona Police Department is investigating after one person was killed and another was injured in a bar shooting early Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors say a Minnesota man accused of advertising the sale of stolen bank information on a hidden services marketplace has been indicted.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Winona Saturday.
These Minnesota destinations don't require multiple gas station stops, since they're no more than a three-hour drive. After seeing the sights and main attractions, you might be tempted to double back for a return trip.
A former Winona County Jail corrections officer is accused of threatening to post nude pictures from former inmates unless he received more nude images and videos.
As you know, graduating from high school is a major life-changing event worthy of a thoughtful gift. The following stores and shops are good places to look for gifts to help each young person take the next step in life.
A 20-year-old Winona State University student died over the weekend in her dorm room, according to reports.
Thousands of motorcyclists were out to kick off the unofficial start of Minnesota's riding season on Saturday.
Check out these five places to catch great panorama views of Minnesota.
Winona law enforcement and Saint Mary's University are asking for the public's help locating a student who went missing early Monday.
This year's shipping season is underway on the Mississippi River, an earlier than average start buoyed by warmer temperatures and reduced snowfall.
Winona police arrested a man early Friday morning after an eight-hour standoff at an apartment building. Police were alerted Thursday at about 4 p.m. that a man, 32-year-old Lee William Arnold, was making threats with a gun.
The candy company that makes Lemonheads, Red Hots and Atomic Fireballs plans to close its plant in Winona. One-hundred-24 employees at Ferrara Candy will be out of work at the end of April. The company plans to move production to another plant in Bellwood, Illinois.
Winona police say a 63-year-old man was struck and killed by a train when he attempted to cross the tracks underneath the train early Friday morning.
Police in Winona say a wedding ring worth $65,000 is missing from the hand of a 93-year-old nursing home resident. An employee at St. Anne Extended Healthcare noticed the ring was missing from the woman's finger on Feb. 16, two days after it was last seen.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
The National Hockey League's top trophy will not be in the Twin Cities on Friday due to flight issues caused by the global IT outage.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
A deputy is in stable condition after their squad car went off a south-central Minnesota road and flipped on Thursday evening.
A motorist lost control of their car, went airborne and crashed into the garage roof of a southeastern Minnesota home on Thursday morning.
The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated hundreds of thousands of people with addiction.
Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 10:46 a.m. at 710th Street and 240th Avenue in Spring Brook.
A group of farmers is changing how they use their land by working with nature to improve their animal's health, along with the soil and water.
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment.
"I was like, okay we got to do something about this. We have to write a story that actually talks about what it's like to have a disability and that you are just a normal person," said writer Katie Mettner.
There may be no better cultural ambassador for Wisconsin than Charlie Berens.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue.
Veterans who had been living on the street now have a new home in St. Paul as part of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' effort to end homelessness.
On the museum's website, a banner reads: "There's no place like home. Donate to keep the ruby slippers where they belong."
Since the crash, the Elk River hockey community has donated more than $16,000 to help Charles Gabrelcik in his recovery.
Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Whether you plan to hit the water, savor the treats or maybe just stay indoors, Minnesotans are in for a hot summer weekend.
A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm and was denied.
A recent study shows that Minnesota is ranked sixth in the nation for business, with high marks coming from areas judging the state's competitiveness, workforce, infrastructure, economy, quality of life and business friendliness.
TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities at Glam Doll Donuts in south MInneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform.
Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting another person in the face after a party in St. Paul last month.
A Virginia man flew to Minnesota to try and meet a teenage girl he allegedly contacted through social media and coerced into creating sexually explicit material, according to an indictment filed by U.S. Department of Justice.
Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Jaylani Hussein, the executive director of CAIR-MN, says the building had been vacant for more than a year without incident, then the plans for the space were announced to neighbors in May.
An anti-abortion group in South Dakota is appealing a judge's dismissal of its lawsuit to remove an abortion rights initiative from the November ballot.
Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
Across three-quarters of a century, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has treated hundreds of thousands of people with addiction.
The nice weather this week might have you wanting to go for a swim, but several beaches in Minneapolis are still off limits.
Organizers were looking for a new location that had the infrastructure to host the festival and support its growth.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.
Minnesota's largest Black-sponsored festival will ring in its 42nd year this weekend with performances from two of hip hop's most legendary artists.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Minnesota Vikings' presumed quarterback of the future, J.J. McCarthy, is reportedly signing a four-year contract with the team.
The National Hockey League's top trophy will not be in the Twin Cities on Friday due to flight issues caused by the global IT outage.
This season with the Minnesota Lynx has been as enjoyable as ever for Cheryl Reeve.
The Minnesota Vikings are sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state in an effort to give everyone a chance to play the game.
Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
A presidential race like no other seems like a farfetched fiction novel after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores the future of the race amid calls for unity and Trump's gaining momentum in Democratic stronghold states.
Some supporters at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his vice presidential pick. For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in this heated presidential race. Esme Murphy has the latest in Talking Points.
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.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
Energy drinks have been around since the 1940s, and in recent years, they've become all the buzz — especially with young people. But studies have shown they may not be as popular with our hearts.
The sounds of summer wouldn't be complete without the familiar tune of mosquitoes buzzing. But did you ever wonder: Why do mosquitoes buzz? Good Question.
The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.
It's an age-old question that's been studied for years: When is the best time to exercise? Good Question.
Summer projects around the house are a staple of the season. Figuring out which ones to tackle yourself versus hiring a professional can be tough for beginners.
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.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be pleasant before a string of days with isolated showers and storms.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames shares the forecast for the weekend, which includes multiple chances for rain, yet again.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
We will wrap up the week with departing high pressure, leaving us with a pretty nice Friday forecast in the Twin Cities.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be pleasant before a string of days with isolated showers and storms.
The Minneapolis park workers strike is facing new challenges from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames shares the forecast for the weekend, which includes multiple chances for rain, yet again.
The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday morning, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The outage is being caused by a CrowdStrike software glitch.