Black bear spotted again in Edina neighborhood
Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
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Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
There's been another bear sighting in a Twin Cities suburb.
The footage from just after 5:30 a.m. Saturday shows a black bear walking through Meehan's backyard, not far from the Minneapolis border.
The footage from just after 5:30 a.m. Saturday shows a black bear walking through John Meehan's backyard, not far from the Minneapolis border.
"Monster Wolf" is an animatronic scarecrow with flashing red eyes that howls and growls menacingly to scare away wild animals.
Two soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured in a brown bear attack on Friday during a training session.
A baby black bear showed up outside a Minnesota family's home, but the problem was that bear cub should have been hibernating.
An Elk River, Minnesota, woman got quite the surprise when she saw not one, but several bears in her backyard.
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
A bear that spent more than a week with its head stuck in a jar is now free from the container. Jason Rantala spoke with some people who followed the bear's nearly 50-mile journey.
Local officials were able to track, locate and successfully remove a jar from a Wisconsin black bear’s head.
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, says a bear has been wandering around with a jar on its head for eight days.
Wildlife lovers in Wisconsin are on the lookout for a Winnie the Pooh wanna-be in need of a helping hand.
An ongoing search for the bear that attacked a northwestern Wisconsin woman earlier this month has now ended.
The woman reported the attack that happened near the town of Comstock in Barron County around 2 p.m.
A western Wisconsin woman is recovering after being attacked by a black bear on Saturday. She managed to call 911 after the attack. John Lauritsen explains why bear interactions are becoming more common.
A 69-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was attacked by a black bear on Saturday near Comstock, Wisconsin, according to the Barron County Sheriff's Office.
Airport staff used a car to chase it away and closed the runway again, with the bear still at large somewhere in the facility.
A brown bear in northern Minnesota has made "dental history" after receiving a full metal crown that is the first of its kind, according to zoo staff.
Bear warnings are popping up at a popular park in the west Twin Cities metro area and across Minnesota.
One family north of the Twin Cities is dealing with unexpected visitors — with paws.
The agency says 4,605 licenses across 15 northern areas of the state will be lotteried off for the 2025 season.
If you ever needed a reminder to keep your trash cans inside your home unless it's pick up day, just watch the surveillance video from outside Bailey Jacobson's home.
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
While sightings in Chisago County are not uncommon, the sheriff's office said responding to two crashes involving bears in one is unusual.
A spokesperson for the fair says the person who made the art asked to have it taken down.
A day after three people were found dead in an Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, townhome, a nearby coffee shop is offering cups of comfort.
A 24-year-old Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty for his role in the Boom Island Park mass shooting last summer that killed a woman and injured five men was sentenced Monday to 30 years.
The Minnesota Frost re-signed captain Kendall Coyne Schofield to a two-year contract, ending any concerns the 34-year-old may take a year off after helping the United States win an Olympic gold medal in February.
A Twin Cities-based used car company accused of deceptive sales and targeting Spanish speakers agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement and reform their business practices after they were sued by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
A day after three people were found dead in an Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, townhome, a nearby coffee shop is offering cups of comfort.
A Twin Cities-based used car company accused of deceptive sales and targeting Spanish speakers agreed to pay a $100,000 settlement and reform their business practices after they were sued by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man is now in custody after two days on the run in connection with a double stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who fled Ukraine amid the war with Russia is set to self deport on Monday.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are looking for a suspect after a woman says she was assaulted at the Elm Creek Park Reserve on Sunday morning.
Five of St. Louis County's 10 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras were stolen this summer, a factor Sheriff Gordon Ramsay cited in the decision to end the contract.
Organizers of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, which takes place along Minnesota's North Shore every winter, say they're changing the format of the race in 2027 to create a more challenging course for mushers.
Nearly 170 employees of Chisago County returned to work after several months on strike.
Tourism leaders say an earlier school start could impact Minnesota's already fragile hospitality industry.
A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
After the Annunciation Catholic Church mass shooting in Minneapolis, there were loud calls for action on guns.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
A family living in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, who fled Ukraine amid the war with Russia is set to self deport on Monday.
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In part one of this Talking Points series, Esme Murphy takes a look at the candidacy of DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
A 24-year-old Minneapolis man who pleaded guilty for his role in the Boom Island Park mass shooting last summer that killed a woman and injured five men was sentenced Monday to 30 years.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man is now in custody after two days on the run in connection with a double stabbing that occurred early Thursday morning in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Police in Maple Grove, Minnesota, are looking for a suspect after a woman says she was assaulted at the Elm Creek Park Reserve on Sunday morning.
Officers were called to the 4200 block of Portland Avenue at approximately 6:45 a.m. on a report of a man down in a yard.
Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen has pleaded guilty to DWI in connection with a March traffic incident that led to his arrest, according to court records filed on Thursday.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
A major merger between Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health was announced Friday morning, and is set to close in a matter of days.
Minnesota joined 23 states in suing the Trump administration Thursday, trying to stop new rules that could cut off federal funding for birth control clinics and other family planning services.
Minnesota will receive between $214 million to $307 million after tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, settled a landmark social media addiction lawsuit Wednesday.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
The community is mourning the loss of Charles Dillon, also known as Chaz Millionaire, a longtime voice on the Twin Cities airwaves.
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Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 in their last game before the FIBA World Cup break.
The White Sox will move to begin a four-game series in Houston on Monday.
Tyrese Spicer scored three minutes into second-half stoppage time and Orlando City salvaged a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United after blowing a two-goal lead.
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It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
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Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a buzz at the fairgrounds as vendors, exhibitors and 4-H families get ready to welcome millions of people across a very specific stretch of time. Why is the Minnesota State Fair 12 days? Good Question.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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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The heat isn't going to let up, though it's starting to get less humid, according to 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.
Upper 80s again Tuesday with less humidity and a chance of a storm overnight. Highs will be in the mid 80s through the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Thousands of Minnesota kids are having a hot and humid first day of the school year, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Monday will be hot with highs in the upper 80s, but humidity will be dropping through the day, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
The heat isn't going to let up, though it's starting to get less humid, according to NEXT Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
They are some of the strongest people at the fair, and the sport just keeps growing.
There's a new crop art controversy taking root at the State Fair. Workers removed a piece protesting President Trump over the weekend.
Three people were found dead inside this Inver Grove Heights townhome yesterday. Police haven't said who they are or how they died.
Did you know there are competitions for Christmas trees, both decorated and just the trees themselves?