Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
The Chicago White Sox extended their team-record losing streak to 19, giving up Max Kepler's tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
The Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins' five solo home runs.
Federal officials are now working to open an alternate channel for marine traffic near the bridge.
A massive salvaging effort is underway to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland lawmakers are working to protect thousands of Port of Baltimore workers impacted by the Tuesday collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Divers have recovered two bodies days after a cargo ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday calls to mind other high-profile infrastructure disasters.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
A recovery operation will resume Wednesday morning in search for the six construction workers who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed.
In the 2007 tragedy, 13 people lost their lives after the bridge suddenly collapsed into the Mississippi River, and 145 more people were injured. The bridge was under construction at the time of the crash, but the moment of failure happened at the height of the afternoon rush hour.
One of the 35W survivors spoke with WCCO's David Schuman about the tragedy in Baltimore. He says the people in Baltimore are likely numb right now and at the beginning of a long grieving process.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
A massive bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday is triggering some painful memories of the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis 17 years ago. As Jonah Kaplan reports, first responders who answered as similar call here are aware of the challenges ahead.
The Port of Baltimore is the ninth busiest port in the U.S. and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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.
A massive bridge collapsed in Baltimore early Tuesday after a large container ship struck one of the bridge's columns.
A shelter in place advisory for students has been lifted, though police are looking for a suspect.
The settlement was finalized on what would have been Lacks' 103rd birthday.
Anthony Santander hit two of Baltimore's six homers and the Orioles completed a sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 15-2 victory.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an intersection in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
Tuesday will be hot and humid in the Twin Cities, with air quality concerns starting midday and storm chances arriving overnight.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an intersection in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
Flock cameras in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are now covered with plastic bags, as city council members voted Monday evening to cancel and pay off the contract with the company.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service say that lightning caused two new fires to pop up in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over the weekend.
Authorities are investigating what caused a deadly fire in central Minnesota early Sunday morning.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
The president is insisting a "good deal" to make peace with Iran is on the way despite recent attacks.
A scathing new report blames DFL leaders for letting Minnesota's fraud crisis spiral out of control. The governor called the U.S. House committee that produced it "a joke." Conor Wight spoke to Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is named alongside Gov. Tim Walz in the title of this 205-page report.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
Rob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an intersection in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
A 54-year-old Minnesota immigrant from Somalia is one of 17 people the Trump administration is targeting in its latest denaturalization campaign.
A 205-page House Oversight Committee report alleges senior Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, failed to act on known fraud in state social programs dating back to 2019.
A 24-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing a St. Paul, Minnesota, barbershop owner on the city's east side late last month, according to a criminal complaint filed on Friday.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The best women's golfers in the world will tee it up at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska beginning June 25.
Imagine having these credits to your name: a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and the Olympic trials.
Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, site of last year's deadly mass shooting, will be getting upgrades to their wiffle ball field thanks to the Minnesota Twins.
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 to take three of four games in the series.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
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.
Highs will be in the low 90s, and an air quality alert will be in effect in the metro and central Minnesota.
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.
Tuesday will be hot and humid in the Twin Cities, with air quality concerns starting midday and storm chances arriving overnight.
Tuesday will be hot and humid, with air quality concerns starting midday and storm chances arriving overnight.
Parts of western Minnesota are under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Tuesday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Getting your hunting or fishing license will now be easier, a grassroots movement is pushing for a new property tax to help fund schools in Minnesota's largest school district and more.
Highs will be in the low 90s, and an air quality alert will be in effect in the metro and central Minnesota.
The court ruled in favor of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Police are looking for a suspect after someone was shot in their car at an intersection in Brooklyn Park.
The president is insisting a "good deal" to make peace with Iran is on the way despite recent attacks.