CPR: Wis. Oil Train Derailment Due To Broken Rail
Canadian Pacific Railway says a broken rail caused an oil train derailment in southeastern Wisconsin last weekend. The railroad said Wednesday the defect was not visible to the naked eye.
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Canadian Pacific Railway says a broken rail caused an oil train derailment in southeastern Wisconsin last weekend. The railroad said Wednesday the defect was not visible to the naked eye.
Minneapolis police are looking for two men who robbed three pharmacies in about 35 minutes Wednesday evening. Police say the first robbery was at 5:44 p.m. at the Walgreens on the 2400 block of Hennepin Avenue South.
About 125,000 World War II soldiers and airmen are buried in 11 cemeteries in France. For many of their families it's difficult, if not impossible, to pay a foreign visit to decorate their loved-one's grave. But 70 years after World War II ended, French volunteers continue their pledge to do what American loved ones can't.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in solving a hit-and-run accident. They're trying to find the driver of a large pick-up truck who hit a pedestrian and then kept going.
Military appreciation events are a staple of professional sporting events. But a United States Senate report claims some of them are not genuine displays of patriotic pride. Instead, they are actually taxpayer-funded commercials.
Minnesota's Department of Transportation commissioner is mounting a Canadian takeover. Charlie Zelle confirmed Wednesday he purchased a five-bedroom, five bathroom Minneapolis lakeshore home that has been the Canadian consulate general official residence.
Days after the Vikings' quarterback took a major hit to the head, new research suggests there may be a new way to detect concussions by way of a simple blood test. Researchers at Orlando Health found that a blood test correctly identified traumatic brain injuries in 94 percent of the cases studied.
Within minutes of a family being terrorized in their home, St. Paul police were able to capture two suspects, in part because of a watchful neighbor.
A former Navy SEAL is close to completing his mighty mission to honor veterans. Chris Ring was in Minnesota at Lake Itasca at the headwaters of the Mississippi River five months ago. His goal is to swim the entire length of the river.
After its reveal at the Xcel Energy Center during the Minnesota Wild game Tuesday night, the More Than Names flag was on display during the official state of Minnesota Veterans Day program. Community members celebrated and honored Veterans who have served our country.
The Sound Unseen film festival launches this Wednesday, again bringing music-lovers in Minnesota insight into artists both obsurce and beloved, histories of creative titans and audio visionaries, and examples of how art can change the world.
Public safety officials at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul say someone is stealing bikes locked up around campus. Six bikes have been stolen in the past two years, and most of them were locked up with cable or chain locks.
A nativity scene that has been part of the Wadena's Christmas decorations at Burlington Northern Park for years will no longer be displayed.
An autumn rainstorm is expected to bring significant rains and potentially some snow to parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Macy's location in downtown Minneapolis will be part of the company's national push for exploring joint ventures to redevelop flagship real estate assets, the company announced Wednesday.
