Renaissance Fair Manager Accused Of Sexual Assault
A manager at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival is accused of raping a woman on the fairgrounds last fall.
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A manager at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival is accused of raping a woman on the fairgrounds last fall.
A woman is dead and her husband is hurt after a house explosion in northern Wisconsin Thursday evening.
A 29-year-old Willernie man pleaded guilty to the murder of a 16-month-old child and was immediately sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to the Washington County Attorney's Office.
Frank Runnningshield pleaded guilty to unintentional second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Daquan Thompson.
A reminder for drivers: there will be more back-ups in and around downtown Minneapolis this weekend.
The Minnesota Lynx announced they will celebrate their annual Pride Night on Saturday as they host the New York Liberty.
Campaign finance reports show former GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty had $1.3 million at the end of May. Rep. Tim Walz is leading Democrats with $685,000 in savings.
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum says people nationwide fell in love with the Raccoon as she defied the odds to reach the top of the building.
Part of the preview's purpose was to show some of the tricks they do at airshows, ahead of this weekend's air show in Eau Claire.
Locations this year include Minneapolis Central Library, animations along the newly renovated Nicollet Mall, and Commons Park.
Minneapolis traffic managers have one trick up their sleeve that can help I-35 construction woes.
Russia may be the hosts of the 2018 World Cup, but there's a place in Minneapolis that's a great alternative to flying to Moscow.
"Now, to be a good dad, you're expected to do more of what mothers used to do," says Dr. Bill Doherty, professor of family science at the University of Minnesota.
There is a new food truck hitting the streets of Minneapolis this summer – and it is free for kids looking for a good meal.
Beverly Burrell has now been sentenced in the fentanyl overdose deaths of 3 men.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Operation Metro Surge may be over, but the impact remains in the Twin Cities. That's why educators at Columbia Academy Middle School converted a physical education storage space into a functioning food pantry.
Reach Out and Read is a unique program where doctors directly hand books and prescribe reading to kids at their check-ups.
Inside Saint Thomas Academy, a boys high school in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, students are studying English Literature. But it's what happens outside the classroom where their connections to the material grow.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen said he was "sober cabbing" Rep. Walter Hudson and another passenger when he was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired last week, according to a White Bear Lake police report.
Authorities are investigating after a man and a child were found dead of gunshot wounds inside a northwestern Minnesota residence Monday afternoon.
Around 2,000 acres at Camp Ripley in north-central Minnesota have burned due to a wildfire that broke out in the area on Sunday, officials with the military training center said.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
A fast-moving wildfire — fueled by wind gusts reaching nearly 60 mph — tore through dry grass Saturday afternoon in southwestern Minnesota, spreading rapidly and threatening dozens of homes before crews could get it under control.
A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges the video game "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" triggered psychosis in a man at a Minnesota mental health facility who then fatally attacked a Minnesota National Guard veteran, according to court records.
A suspect is in custody after a "written threat" led to the brief evacuation of a church in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning.
Chesney the kangaroo jumped an eight-foot fence to escape his petting zoo in Wisconsin, spending three days on the lam.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
The cost of gas continues to rise as the war in Iran continues. In Minnesota, the average is now $3.42 a gallon. The national average passed four bucks for the first time since 2022. Are those high prices driving up the budgets of our public services? Frankie McLister found out.
Many businesses are still feeling the impact of Operation Metro Surge, even though it began winding down six weeks ago.
Even though the surge of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis is over, the memories remain. And some adults are especially worried about children in immigrant communities and what they saw.
Many businesses are still feeling the impact of Operation Metro Surge even though it began winding down six weeks ago. As Esme Murphy reports, a package of state loans and grants is stalled at the Capitol.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen said he was "sober cabbing" Rep. Walter Hudson and another passenger when he was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired last week, according to a White Bear Lake police report.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
With the national average for gas prices around $4, the timing is especially concerning for the floral industry amid the height of Easter and Passover preparations.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
A suspect is in custody after a "written threat" led to the brief evacuation of a church in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen said he was "sober cabbing" Rep. Walter Hudson and another passenger when he was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired last week, according to a White Bear Lake police report.
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
A 36-year-old "No Kings" counterprotester has been accused of filming a demonstrator's child before punching the child's father in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Saturday, according to court records.
A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree intentional murder after a boy died in a shooting at a Burnsville, Minnesota, apartment complex last month, according to court documents.
The Supreme Court's 8-1 ruling siding with a Colorado counselor who claimed the state's restriction unconstitutionally censored her conversations with young patients does not immediately strike down Minnesota' law.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
For many, the Minnesota Vikings' signing of Kyler Murray signaled a premature end to the team's quarterback competition. But head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't ready to publicly crown anyone yet.
The Minnesota Twins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for their 2026 home opener, with a new manager and plenty of accompanying fanfare.
Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves' 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn't the original plan.
Dallas native Julius Randle scored 24 points and Anthony Edwards had 17 points playing 23 minutes off the bench in his return following a six-game injury absence as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 on Monday night.
The Minnesota Twins were defeated 3-1 by the Kansas City Royals, who used home runs by Kyle Isbel and Isaac Collins, two hitters not known for their power, on an unseasonably warm day in front of a sellout crowd of 39,320 in Kansas City's home opener.
One of the most heated issues remains immigration, where Craig has walked back her support for the Laken Riley Act.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
Wednesday will be quiet by day with a mostly cloudy sky and highs near 45, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
After a couple of abnormally warm days in the Twin Cities, Tuesday will be noticeably cooler, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
A few spotty showers or weak storms are possible south and east of the metro later Tuesday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Get your taste buds ready for another season of Twins baseball. The home opener is Friday. Today, the team revealed some new foods. Marielle Mohs digs in.
A bus route rescue you'll see only on WCCO. A driver stops in the street, grabs a fire extinguisher and heads towards a burning car. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Jeff Wagner show us how that emergency turned into a teachable moment.
The cost of gas continues to rise as the war in Iran continues. In Minnesota, the average is now $3.42 a gallon. The national average passed four bucks for the first time since 2022. Are those high prices driving up the budgets of our public services? Frankie McLister found out.
A suspect is in custody after a "written threat" led to the brief evacuation of a church in Hudson, Wisconsin, Tuesday morning.
Operation Metro Surge may be over, but cities like Columbia Heights are still feeling it. Some families there haven't left their homes in weeks or months. It's why the school district is stepping up to help. As Jennifer Mayerle shows us, they're helping more than a hundred families with free groceries.