Space Heater Cited In Aitkin County Fire That Killed Three
A space heater may have been involved in a fire that killed a couple and their young grandson in Aitkin County, sheriff's officials said.
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Brooklyn Park Man, 56, Dies After Crashing Into Trees In Aitkin County
A 56-year-old Brooklyn Park man is dead after crashing into several trees Wednesday evening.
Clifford Monroe Skinaway Jr. Charged With Stabbing In Aitkin County
According to the Aitkin County Sheriff's Office, the 45-year-old victim suffered two stab wounds to the chest.
Vehicle Chase After Woman Was Taken From A Home Against Her Will Leads To Rollover Crash In Central MN
The suspect had two domestic abuse no contact orders, in Anoka County and Freeborn County, that prohibited him from having contact with the woman he took.
Sheriff: Husband, Wife Die Of Hypothermia After Rolling Vehicle Into Aitkin County Ditch
A husband and wife are dead after the vehicle they were in rolled over and became partially submerged in water in Aitkin County Wednesday.
Sheriff: Man Arrested After Deputy Hears Gunshots In Northern Minnesota Home
Officials in northern Minnesota say a man was arrested last weekend after firing a gun in the proximity of a sheriff's deputy.
Woman Dies In Aitkin County Car Crash
59-year-old Kim Ann Dunn of Remer died in an Aitkin County car crash Thursday afternoon, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Two vehicles collided at Highway 200 and Aitkin County Road 10 around 1:30 p.m.
Victims In Fatal Aitkin County House Fire ID'd
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office identified the individuals as Raymond Jackman, 80, and 69-year-old Sandra Lee Neumann.
2 Killed In Aitkin County House Fire
Officials in Aitkin County are investigating after a fatal house fire Sunday.
N. Minnesota Man Accused Of Assault, Attempted Murder Makes First Court Appearance
A man accused of assaulting two people and firing shots at responding officers made his first appearance in an Itasca County courtroom Thursday.
2 Found Dead In Aitkin County ID'd; Deaths Determined To Be Murder-Suicide
The names of two adults found dead in Aitkin County last week have been released.
Authorities Investigating After 2 Adults Found Dead in Aitkin County
The Aitkin County Sheriff's Office is investigating after two adults were found dead Tuesday when deputies responded for a welfare check at a Spalding Township residence.
Hunter Shot & Killed In Aitkin County ID'd; Investigation Continues
A 56-year-old man is dead after being shot while hunting with family in Aitkin County Saturday.
Man Dead After Aitkin County Hunting Accident
A hunting accident left a 56-year-old man dead Saturday in Aitkin County.
City Council Member Struck, Killed While Inspecting Damage After Car Hits Bear
A 61-year-old Floodwood, Minnesota man has been struck and killed while inspecting damage to a vehicle in Aitkin County Sunday.
State Patrol: Man Fleeing Deputies Crashes Into Tow Truck, Dies
A 37-year-old Mora man is dead after he crashed while fleeing deputies Monday, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Tire Marks Contradict Story Of Driver Who Killed Grandmother
A man is facing criminal charges in the case 14 months after a rural Aitkin grandmother was killed by a hit and run driver.
Aitkin County Memorializes Fallen Officers
On a beautiful May evening, 200 people filled the front lawn in front of the Aitkin County Courthouse for five men who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Snowy Roads Leave 1 Dead In Aitkin County Rollover Crash
One woman is dead after her car skidded off the snowy and icy roads in Aitkin County Monday morning.
BCA: Missing Itasca County Woman Found Dead
Authorities say a missing 56-year-old Itasca County woman has been found dead. Danette Marie Andrist, of the Warba area, was missing since Sunday night.
Dayton Authorizes $3.3M In Disaster Aid For Areas Hit By July Flooding
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is authorizing millions in state aid to areas devastated by flooding this summer.
Nat'l Teams Assess Storm Damage in 4 Minnesota Counties
Members of the Department of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management division (DPS-HSEM) will assess storm damage in four Minnesota counties this week.
State Patrol: 1 Dead In Aitkin Co. Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol says one person is dead after a crash late Tuesday afternoon in Aitkin County. The crash happened one mile north of McGregor on Highway 51, just before 4:30 p.m.
NWS: 'Catastrophic Flooding' Possible In Central Minn.
The National Weather Service said "catastrophic flooding" is possible in central Minnesota Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
State Patrol: Alcohol Involved In Fatal Aitkin Co. Rollover
Alcohol is said to have been a factor in a deadly rollover crash Saturday morning in Aitkin County.
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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
James Caan, "The Godfather" actor, dies at 82
The actor was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather."
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Wrong man shot, killed following altercation in St. Paul
The defendant, Payton Wood, 22, was charged with second-degree murder after he says he accidentally shot and killed Jeffrey Foss.
Fundraising effort underway for chef Justin Sutherland after boating accident
Doctors say chef Justin Sutherland, who won "Iron Chef America" and is known locally for the St. Paul restaurant Handsome Hog, will be fine, but the he doesn't have health insurance.
COVID In Minnesota: MDH unveils new, weekly reporting methods
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday delivered its first new, weekly update on COVID-19 data since switching from a daily schedule.
St. Cloud "Barbie" home listed on the market, goes viral for vintage vibes
A unique home in St. Cloud has gone on the market and is grabbing the internet's attention.
After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
Concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
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Wrong man shot, killed following altercation in St. Paul
The defendant, Payton Wood, 22, was charged with second-degree murder after he says he accidentally shot and killed Jeffrey Foss.
Fundraising effort underway for chef Justin Sutherland after boating accident
Doctors say chef Justin Sutherland, who won "Iron Chef America" and is known locally for the St. Paul restaurant Handsome Hog, will be fine, but the he doesn't have health insurance.
Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
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St. Cloud "Barbie" home listed on the market, goes viral for vintage vibes
A unique home in St. Cloud has gone on the market and is grabbing the internet's attention.
Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Next Weather: Warm, muggy Thursday, with isolated storms possible later on
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
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Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Watch Live: Biden presents Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the country's highest civilian honor, intended for people who have made significant contributions to the U.S.
Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
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Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
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Wrong man shot, killed following altercation in St. Paul
The defendant, Payton Wood, 22, was charged with second-degree murder after he says he accidentally shot and killed Jeffrey Foss.
Florida man sentenced in death threat to Rep. Ilhan Omar
A federal judge sentenced a former Trump supporter to three years of probation and a $7,000 fine for sending an email threatening to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and three other congresswomen.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
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COVID In Minnesota: MDH unveils new, weekly reporting methods
The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday delivered its first new, weekly update on COVID-19 data since switching from a daily schedule.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
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James Caan, "The Godfather" actor, dies at 82
The actor was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather."
"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Wild enter 2022 NHL draft with 2 first round picks
After a disappointing first round playoff exit by the winningest team in franchise history, the cash-strapped Wild will look to add some impactful players in the first round of the NHL draft Thursday.
Timberwolves introduce Rudy Gobert
The Timberwolves introduced their star acquisition, center Rudy Gobert, at a press conference on Wednesday.
Wild GM Bill Guerin says Kirill Kaprizov is fine, still in Russia
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Minnesota Wild re-sign defenseman Jake Middleton to 3-year deal
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
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Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
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Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Next Weather: Noon report
As the day continues Thursday, the chance for localized showers increases especially in southern Minnesota.
Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that there is a rain or thunderstorm chance by the afternoon and evening, and a chance for pop-up showers Friday.
Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
Humidity levels will stay high on Thursday, and isolated storms are possible starting in the afternoon.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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Next Weather: Noon report
As the day continues Thursday, the chance for localized showers increases especially in southern Minnesota.
Fundraising effort announced for Twin Cities chef recovering from serious injuries after boating acc
Chef Justin Sutherland won “Iron Chef America” and is known locally for the St. Paul restaurant Handsome Hog.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced Thursday for violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is about to learn his sentence in federal court for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
A summer pairing from Madden's on Gull Lake
Head Chef Darrell Lorenz and bartender Melissa Kinney share recipes for togarashi salmon and yuzu honey, and a pear martini.