Boy, 11, shot in apparent hunting accident in Wisconsin, DNR says
An 11-year-old boy is dead after he was shot in the chest while inside of vehicle during the opening weekend of Wisconsin's deer hunting season.
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An 11-year-old boy is dead after he was shot in the chest while inside of vehicle during the opening weekend of Wisconsin's deer hunting season.
Hunters from all over have started hunting in the region this weekend.
A year ago, a driver plowed an SUV through a Christmas parade in the nearby suburb of Waukesha, killing six people and scarring many more. Four of the victims were from the Dancing Grannies.
Johnson got a boost from voters' concerns about crime and economic issues, while Barnes had strong support from voters who saw abortion as a top issue.
Evers has become the first Wisconsin governor in 32 years who was the same party as the sitting president to win reelection in a midterm.
WCCO political contributor Pat Kessler talks about the differences in the major political races between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers staked his bid Tuesday for a second term on his support for abortion rights and his status as the only check on the GOP in a state certain to be pivotal in the 2024 presidential race.
An Evers win would put him in position to continue to block the Republican-controlled Legislature, unless the GOP achieves supermajorities that could overturn Evers' vetoes.
The Republican chair of the Wisconsin Assembly's elections committee along with a veterans group and other voters have filed a lawsuit seeking a court order requiring the sequestering of military absentee ballots.
Johnson faces Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in Tuesday's election, a race that polls have shown to be tight.
A top Milwaukee elections official has been fired after sending falsely obtained military absentee ballots to the home of a Republican state lawmaker who has been an outspoken critic of how the 2020 election was administered.
The Madison Children's Museum said the man's disabilities are due to a traumatic brain injury and that his work over the last decade has been supervised.
Tim Michels, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has said that "maybe" the 2020 election was stolen, giving credence to baseless claims of election fraud.
A woman now facing a homicidal drunken driving charge in a crash that killed a local heavy metal guitarist told a trooper she was an alcoholic who had relapsed before a wedding, charges allege.
The Wisconsin race is one of a handful that could be critical to which party controls the Senate. Polls have shown Johnson with an apparently increasing lead over Barnes.
A Wisconsin man accused of posting his marked election ballot on social media has been charged with a felony that carries possible incarceration if he's convicted in what a prosecutor calls a "test case."
In the two battleground races, Republicans are trying to tie Democrats to high levels of crime in cities like Milwaukee and Philadelphia.
As Barnes, the state's lieutenant governor, seeks to become Wisconsin's first Black senator, his chances against two-term Sen. Ron Johnson may depend on how well he can connect with voters here who have not always turned out in big numbers.
Wisconsin voters have been submitting absentee ballots by mail for weeks and in person since Monday. As of Friday, more than 490,000 ballots had been cast either by mail or in person, according to the elections commission.
The ruling was a win for the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature, which intervened in the lawsuit.
Brooks faced a total 76 charges in connection with the attack, including six counts of intentional first-degree homicide. He now faces a mandatory life sentence.
Darrell Brooks faces 76 charges in the carnage last November in Waukesha, a Milwaukee suburb, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide.
In-person early voting has begun in the battleground state of Wisconsin amid lawsuits affecting which ballots can be counted or tossed, recently ordered bans on drop boxes, and restrictions on who can return ballots.
Six people found dead following a southern Wisconsin apartment fire each suffered a single gunshot wound. One of them was self-inflicted, according to police.
Six people killed in a southern Wisconsin apartment fire each suffered a single gunshot wound. One of them was self-inflicted, according to police.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for a very wet Halloween, with morning rain eventually transitioning to snow.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest, active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday evening. The shooting happened near the 800 block of Rice Street around 5:45 p.m.
Community activists will be asking the city's top leaders to step down during Thursday's council meeting after the shooting of Davis Moturi.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest, active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday evening. The shooting happened near the 800 block of Rice Street around 5:45 p.m.
Community activists will be asking the city's top leaders to step down during Thursday's council meeting after the shooting of Davis Moturi.
Richfield police are looking into whether staff at The Villas at Richfield let a patient die then tried to cover it up.
Court documents reveal that the civil lawsuit filled by the family of Ricky Cobb II, who was killed in July 2023 by then state trooper Ryan Londregan, has been dismissed.
No Republican has won Minnesota for president since 1972, but Trump narrowly lost in 2016 by 1.5 points. President Biden won in 2020 by seven points. Polling averages for Harris are somewhere in between.
An off-duty deputy with the Washington County Sheriff's Office caused a crash where alcohol was involved, according to authorities.
Mankato police are hoping a reward will help them solve the year-old murder of a 27-year-old man.
The parents of Madeline Kingsbury took the witness stand in Mankato on Tuesday in the trial of 30-year-old Adam Fravel, the southwestern Minnesota man accused of killing Kingsbury last year.
A community is in mourning after a Minnesota missionary was killed abroad.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Election Day is set for Nov. 5. Here's the ballot that Wisconsin citizens will be voting on.
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
As Election Day gets closer, experts say both campaigns are working around the clock to pick up as many voters as possible.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, inmates are not only serving time but learning skills to keep them from coming back.
Za'Nari Collins, 6, lived out a special wish at Mall of America Monday thanks to the Bloomington Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's — a catholic school that started in 1907 — is a place steeped in history, a place where a history-making educator walks the halls.
Inspiring a generation to connect by using culture, music and food — that is the goal of a group of diverse Minnesotans committed to bridging the gap between people of different backgrounds.
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in New Mexico and Nevada, while Vice President Kamala Harris is also expected to be in Nevada, as well as Arizona.
No Republican has won Minnesota for president since 1972, but Trump narrowly lost in 2016 by 1.5 points. President Biden won in 2020 by seven points. Polling averages for Harris are somewhere in between.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
No Republican has won Minnesota for president since 1972, but Trump narrowly lost in 2016 by 1.5 points. President Biden won in 2020 by seven points. Polling averages for Harris are somewhere in between.
Nearly one in four registered voters in Hennepin County have also already voted. On Wednesday the county's top election official is sharing what you can expect come election night.
North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday evening. The shooting happened near the 800 block of Rice Street around 5:45 p.m.
Federal and local officials plan to announce more charges against Minneapolis gang members on Wednesday, part of a larger crackdown on violent crime in the city.
So far this year, the Minnesota Department of Corrections says there have been at least 70 cases of suspected overdoses in state prisons, with most leading to lockdowns that frustrate inmates, staff and their families.
A Minneapolis man who is accused of shooting his neighbor and harassing that neighbor for months, made his first court appearance Tuesday afternoon.
Mankato police are hoping a reward will help them solve the year-old murder of a 27-year-old man.
The MNUFC Academy is one of the first in the MLS to make sure players are both physically and mentally ready for the pro league through a partnership with Allina Health called the "Change to Chill" program.
According to Forbes, every year, Americans buy 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween. It also means it's a good time to talk about kids dental health and some low-cost options.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 69% of the nation is stressed about the presidential election.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Prior Lake battled Farmington in the first round of section playoffs. Plus, hear from the coach of the Two Rivers High School football team, who is looking to continue their unbeaten streak.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
Halloween is upon us, and suddenly the 2024 NFL season looks a little scary if you're a Minnesota Vikings fan.
Jefferson Diaz scored the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout after Minnesota and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless draw in regulation, and United beat RSL in the first game of a best-of-three series on Tuesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 in the first rematch of the Western Conference finals from last season.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The polls have missed badly before — most infamously in 2016 when almost every poll had Hillary Clinton beating former President Donald Trump.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest, active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state, viewers likely won't need an explanation on why some states and red and others blue.
We are in the thick of fall and leaves are piling up across Minnesota. As you get to work in the yard, we wanted to know: What are the benefits of mulching leaves?
Homelessness is a difficult issue to quantify, but for more than three decades the Wilder Foundation has been trying to do just that through the Minnesota Homeless Study.
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
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.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for a very wet Halloween, with morning rain eventually transitioning to snow.
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.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for a very wet Halloween, with morning rain eventually transitioning to snow.
The temps have dropped significantly today and that cool front stays with us through Halloween. A round of precipitation is coming through which could cause some snowflakes for parts of the state. WCCO Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of when we could see some rain/snow and when it moves out.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says lingering moisture on Thursday morning could lead to minor snowfall north of the Twin Cities, and potentially even some flakes falling in the metro.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in New Mexico and Nevada, while Vice President Kamala Harris is also expected to be in Nevada, as well as Arizona.
Community activists will be asking the city's top leaders to step down during Thursday's City Council meeting, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for a very wet Halloween, with morning rain eventually transitioning to snow.
The temps have dropped significantly today and that cool front stays with us through Halloween. A round of precipitation is coming through which could cause some snowflakes for parts of the state. WCCO Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing of when we could see some rain/snow and when it moves out.
Is St. Paul's Fitzgerald Theater haunted? Some employees have reported paranormal encounters. WCCO's John Lauritsen went to find out.