Missing: Itasca County authorities seek help locating Eleanore Halverson
Eleanore "Ellie" Halverson, age 45, was last seen on Nov. 4 traveling with Gene "Geno" Carter.
Eleanore "Ellie" Halverson, age 45, was last seen on Nov. 4 traveling with Gene "Geno" Carter.
It has been two weeks since David Schultz's semi-truck was found on a rural highway in northwest Iowa, its trailer still filled with baby pigs he was transporting.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says a missing 16-year-old girl has been located safe.
According to the sheriff's office, Brad Nagel, 57, lost contact with his family on Nov. 15 shortly before midnight.
Officials in Goodhue County say the search for a missing 57-year-old man continues after his truck was located.
Authorities in Minneapolis are asking for the public's help finding 33-year-old Steven Skinaway.
The search for a missing Twin Cities woman has now transitioned into a recovery effort.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office says an 85-year-old man suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's is missing and may be heading to Grand Rapids.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office says an 85-year-old man suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's has gone missing and may be heading to Grand Rapids.
The search for a missing University of Minnesota student has ended in tragedy.
The search for a missing U of M student has ended in tragedy.
The case is unsolved, but Eagan police are still investigating and searching for Bryce Borca.
Police in Eagan are asking for the public's help in finding an 86-year-old woman who was last seen in Iowa.
Police with the University of Minnesota say a 19-year-old student went missing over the weekend.
Police with the University of Minnesota say a 19-year-old student went missing over the weekend.
Sunday will mark exactly 34 years since 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was abducted as he road his bike a half mile from his St. Joseph home. For 27 years, Patty Wetterling searched for her missing son. This week her new book: "Dear Jacob, A Mother's Journey of Hope" was published.
There's a renewed effort to find 82-year-old Peter Achermann from Cass Lake who went missing 14 years ago.
Police in St. Paul are asking for the public's help in finding a 53-year-old man who has not been seen since Sunday.
Authorities are searching for a missing 8-year-old boy in St. Paul.
Authorities found a man after went missing on a western Wisconsin lake Monday evening.
Authorities in central Minnesota announced Monday they will reopen the search for a man who has been missing since 2009.
Police in St. Paul say a 12-year-old girl who had not been seen since Wednesday has been reunited with her family.
A southern Minnesota man faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
After more than a week of searching, an 81-year-old woman is still missing in southern Minnesota, but the dog who disappeared with her has been found alive.
Police in Minneapolis say a vulnerable adult is missing after being discharged from a hospital earlier this week.
Two dogs have been euthanized after attacking a mother and her two young children in Minneapolis last week.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale.
A group of Minnesota first responders is heading to Iowa to help out areas devastated by deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
Your best chance for staying juiced up during summer blackouts and adverse weather is one of these power banks.
Two dogs have been euthanized after attacking a mother and her two young children in Minneapolis last week.
A man charged with murder, accused of shooting another man in Minneapolis eight times, has fled Minnesota, investigators say.
The conviction of the man accused of killing 15-year-old Minneapolis North High School student-athlete Deshaun Hill has been overturned.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
At the scene of the shooting, "a number of witnesses in the area were uncooperative with the investigation," police said.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
There will be plenty of events across Minnesota to honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen soldiers.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
"This has been a long, long saga shall we say for many of us growing up," said Terry Lundberg, president of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
Officials confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Tuesday evening.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
Four years ago, George Floyd was murdered by then-officer Derek Chauvin. The images are for many seared into memory, never to be dislodged. However, at a Twin Cities teen summit this week, young people worked to meet the challenge of moving forward.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a ceremony was held honoring Robert Hanley at his hospice facility, sharing cake and stories with friends and family.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Uber and Lyft are here to stay thanks to a deal lawmakers made this legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to put pen to paper to put an end to the monthslong rideshare showdown in Minnesota.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
When you start a debt management plan, your credit cards are closed. In the short term, that does negatively impact your credit score, but once consumers finish paying down all the debt, they typically see a score increase of about 84 points.
Everyone is howling with the Minnesota Timberwolves as they chase the team's first-ever championship.
Two dogs have been euthanized after attacking a mother and her two young children in Minneapolis last week.
A man charged with murder, accused of shooting another man in Minneapolis eight times, has fled Minnesota, investigators say.
The conviction of the man accused of killing 15-year-old Minneapolis North High School student-athlete Deshaun Hill has been overturned.
At the scene of the shooting, "a number of witnesses in the area were uncooperative with the investigation," police said.
Police say three people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a graduation party in St. Paul on Sunday night.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
For many Minnesotans, Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of boating season.
The Minnesota Department of Health says some patients at Hennepin Healthcare could have been exposed to measles after three siblings sought care there earlier this week.
For the past five years, WCCO has exposed the ongoing pollution problems at Water Gremlin. The plant has new owners and a new name, but its past will mean a better future for workers across Minnesota.
There's new research from the CDC that reveals a startling rise in the number of drownings across America since the pandemic.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
After losing WrestleMania 41 to Las Vegas, Minneapolis has been tagged in to host two nights of WWE SummerSlam in 2026.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Facing a never-before-overcome 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans could use some positivity right now.
Joe Ryan pitched seven smooth innings for the Minnesota Twins, who got a two-run homer by Jose Miranda and a three-run shot from Trevor Larnach and hung on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in the opener of a four-game series.
"It was disheartening to see [the goal] overturned. I think it was the right call, but it was still really hard to see," said Megan Skelly Payne.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Iowa, insurers are not renewing policies leaving homeowners like Dave Langston of Cedar Rapids searching for new coverage.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts. She spoke with Grace Arnold, the Commerce Department's commissioner. and WCCO's Director of Meteorology Mike Augustyniak.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts. She spoke with Professor Andrew Whitman with the Carlson School of Management and Aaron Cocking, the president of the Insurance Federation of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
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.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
A group of Minnesota first responders is heading to Iowa to help out areas devastated by deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
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.
The rest of the day looks mostly dry in the Twin Cities, and warmer temperatures are ahead.
The Twin Cities will be dealing with scattered showers on Tuesday, though there will be some dry time, too.
More rain is on the way Tuesday, but dry time and warmer temperatures are ahead, too.
Emily Kratz, 45, is a premier ultra-endurance athlete who's dedicated her latest race to helping military families.
The rest of the day looks mostly dry in the Twin Cities, and warmer temperatures are ahead.
Uber and Lyft are here to stay thanks to a deal lawmakers made this legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
The popular a cappella group Cantus is warming up for the latest concert in its popular covers series: "Covers Like It's 1999." Click here for more info.