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Eighty strangers formed a human chain to rescue to little boys and their family caught in a Panama City rip current.
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Eighty strangers formed a human chain to rescue to little boys and their family caught in a Panama City rip current.
A 5-year-old boy is hospitalized Saturday evening after being found unresponsive in a lake in the east metro, according to authorities.
A Woodbury police officer's squad car was hit Saturday while responding to a pursuit.
A home in Woodbury sustained significant damage after lightning struck its roof early Tuesday morning.
The family of a 14-year-old boy that was hit by a distracted driver is speaking out tonight.
Woodbury police say charges are pending after a distracted driver struck and injured a teen cyclist Friday morning.
An archery range in Woodbury is closed permanently after the park board says people were intentionally firing arrows onto the plant nursery next door.
Margaret Wacholz is the community relations manager at Woodbury Senior Living. She brings personality, passion and poise to the job. And for that, and so many other reasons, Wacholz is this week's Minnesotan to Meet.
A Wisconsin veterinarian received the first conviction and sentence in Minnesota history for labor trafficking Wednesday.
Police say video from the school bus shows 70-year-old Harvey Kneifl touching the children on at least two occasions.
A 70-year-old Woodbury man is accused of inappropriately touching young girls while working as a bus assistant for the South Washington County School District.
Police in Woodbury say a man is in custody after he assaulted a woman Saturday and barricaded himself inside a home for hours.
Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business have been ordered to pay restitution to more than 1,200 criminal justice students.
As part of the coffee giant's 10 Days of Cheer, customers can snag a free tall (or small) espresso drink from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodbury location in Tamarack Village.
A Chicago restaurant chain is coming to Minnesota. Portillo's announced Friday morning they plan to open in Woodbury in July. Owners told WCCO it's the first of what will be many Minnesota restaurants.
Minnesota Sheriffs' Association officials said the recent use of a drone in the search for a vulnerable man who had disappeared from his Woodbury home is a sign that drone use is going to increase.
Officials in Woodbury are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen with autism. According to Woodbury Public Safety, 18-year-old Austin Sager has been missing since Tuesday afternoon. He was last seen at 4 p.m. near Woodbury or Cottage Grove.
Chicago is making a move on the Twin Cities. Or, at the very least, their food franchises are. Last year, Giordano's opened a pizzeria in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood. Now, Portillo's is following suit.
It's a short week of preparation as most high school football games are Wednesday night, and many sub-district titles are on the line.
The man who made a hallucinogenic drug that killed a 17-year-old Woodbury teen in January 2014 has pleaded guilty in connection to the case.
A Wisconsin veterinarian is facing sex trafficking charges after a weeks-long investigation in Minnesota.
Maybe Dominik London is successful because he likes it at Woodbury's East Ridge High School, where the toughest part of the game is on the practice field.
It's a #Top10WxDay Saturday, and there's plenty to do in the Twin Cities. Here are four ways to get out and enjoy this gorgeous summer day!
The attorney for a Minnesota woman accused of beating and starving a woman she brought from China to work as a nanny says his client denies the charges.
A Woodbury woman has been charged with multiple counts related to human labor trafficking.
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.
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adding a big name to their secondary.
The rain is finally gone and Minnesotans can look forward to a dry day ahead on Sunday.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. Four of them were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. Four of them were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old.
A Minneapolis family fundraising to train an Alert Seizure Dog for toddler reached their goal of $25,000.
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.
Authorities in Brazil are investigating after a Minneapolis entrepreneur was found dead while on a business and vacation trip.
Nearly two days after an apartment fire in downtown Minneapolis, investigators found the bodies of a man and woman inside.
A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
A 23-year-old inmate at the Hubbard County Jail now faces additional charges of assault for stabbing a corrections officer.
A big name in Minnesota politics has thrown her hat into a small tourist town's mayoral race.
A 31-year-old Frazee man faces charges for allegedly shooting a stranger during a fight at a trailer park.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
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.
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.
Veteran's Farming Initiative is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families heal and learn through specialized farming programs.
Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open.
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania while Vice President Kamala Harris is starting a bus tour of the state.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
Harris leads Trump nationally in CBS News 2024 presidential poll, but it's even across the battlegrounds.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
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.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. Four of them were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old.
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
A 23-year-old inmate at the Hubbard County Jail now faces additional charges of assault for stabbing a corrections officer.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Authorities in Brazil are investigating after a Minneapolis entrepreneur was found dead while on a business and vacation trip.
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.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly adding a big name to their secondary.
Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-2.
Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-83 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday.
Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of Minnesota's quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by J.
Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan received a second opinion that confirmed the team's initial diagnosis of a significantly strained muscle in his throwing shoulder.
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.
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 political expert Larry Jacobs about the primary results, including Rep. Ilhan Omar winning her primary race.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is warning about disinformation in the days leading up to the state's primary and the November election.
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.
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.
It's not a new concept by any means. Color analysis has been around for decades and was wildly popular in the 1980s with the release of Carole Jackson's "Color Me Beautiful."
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.
The rain is finally gone and Minnesotans can look forward to a dry day ahead on Sunday.
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.
Finally, the rain chances are gone with a dry day on the way.
Overnight we have temps in the 60s. Fog will be present in parts of the state tonight and tomorrow morning. We do hit the 80s tomorrow and the sun will come out. We hit a stretch of 80 degree weather heading into next week.
We should expect fog overnight and tomorrow morning, that will decrease visibility. But the sun will come out and temps will be in the 80s. There will be an air quality alert for parts of Minnesota. We stay in the 80s as we head into the beginning of the Fair.
Thanks in part to our wonderful viewers, Eloise is getting a potentially life-saving dog.
The farm has quite the rich history, and not just for producing crops.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing.
Peggy Neale talks about how to find a balance and what employers should know.
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania while Vice President Kamala Harris is starting a bus tour of the state.