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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.
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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.
The DNR says fewer than 10% of the state's black bears have that brown color.
A concerning video shows a group of people in North Carolina pulling two small bear cubs from a tree in Asheville.
When bears tuck into their dens for the winter, Dr. Andy Tri gets to work, taking his tool that communicates with the collared trackers on the bears the state is monitoring to locate them in their dens.
The caper was captured on the home's Ring camera.
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
Fat Bear Week will launch this week at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
Video of the "bear" interacting with people at a zoo in the city of Hangzhou went viral, with many casting doubt on the animal's authenticity.
Black bears are making their presence known this summer. One of the latest sightings comes from Lino Lakes, where the family pet sounded the alarm.
The video WCCO viewers have been sending is startling. Week after week there is new evidence that more bears are coming closer to the metro.
Wayne and Sandy Rasmussen sent WCCO a new video from Breezy Point, which shows a mama bear and her two cubs on the hunt for some food. But that wasn't the end of their encounters.
Wayne and Sandy Rasmussen sent WCCO a new video from Breezy Point, which shows a mama bear and her two cubs on the hunt for some food.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
A black bear stopped by the backyard of a homeowner west of the metro.
Police say he climbed up in the tree early Tuesday morning, slept all day and came down late in the night.
Video shows the bear then start to make its way up toward the highway -- that's when people nearby then actually tried to get its attention.
Another weekend, another bear sighting in the metro area. This time it was in Rogers. Multiple viewers last night reported seeing the bear near the Target off Highway 101.
Officials had to step in to help a possibly orphaned bear cub at a park reserve in the north metro this week.
With spring busting out all over, it goes without saying that the state's bear population is getting out to enjoy winter's end along with the rest of us.
An elementary school principal got a big scare from a bear in the dumpster.
Neighbors in Northfield are keeping an eye out after a black bear was spotted in a neighborhood overnight Friday. It's the latest of several bear sightings in Minnesota including some close to the Twin Cities.
Here's a sure sign of spring -- bears are out of hibernation and wandering into unexpected places. Tahleel Mohieldin reports on a sighting in southern Wisconsin.
Last winter, WCCO brought you into a bear's den in Minnesota's north woods. Erin Hassanzadeh and photographer Joe Berglove tagged along with Department of Natural Resources' black bear researchers.
Dramatic new video shows what could have been a much worse situation as multiple explosions and flames took over a Robbinsdale Apartment.
Residents in St. Paul may not have their trash picked up starting on April 1 after the City Council delayed a proposal from a garbage contractor.
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
Two years ago, WCCO introduced audiences to a program that is helping Twin Cities area public elementary schools create a culture of musical theater. Derek James returned to one of the schools taking part to see the progress.
A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to "activist judges" two weeks before the state's pivotal Supreme Court election.
Dramatic new video shows what could have been a much worse situation as multiple explosions and flames took over a Robbinsdale Apartment.
Residents in St. Paul may not have their trash picked up starting on April 1 after the City Council delayed a proposal from a garbage contractor.
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
Two years ago, WCCO introduced audiences to a program that is helping Twin Cities area public elementary schools create a culture of musical theater. Derek James returned to one of the schools taking part to see the progress.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed emerald ash borer has spread to three new locations in Minnesota, including in Aitkin County for the first time.
After a Minnesota state senator resigned this week over allegations he sought sex from a minor, candidates are announcing their intentions to run for his vacant seat.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out after learning hundreds of people are losing their jobs on Minnesota's Iron Range.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
WCCO-TV and I-Team alum Caroline Lowe was inducted into the 2025 Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame by another 'CCO alum, Pat Kessler, on Wednesday.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Weeks after budget forecasters predicted a precipitous drop in Minnesota's surplus, Gov. Tim Walz has released a revised budget that his office says cuts hundreds of millions of dollars in spending in the coming years to fend off an impending deficit.
A group funded by billionaire Elon Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition in opposition to "activist judges" two weeks before the state's pivotal Supreme Court election.
After a Minnesota state senator resigned this week over allegations he sought sex from a minor, candidates are announcing their intentions to run for his vacant seat.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out after learning hundreds of people are losing their jobs on Minnesota's Iron Range.
A Grand Rapids store owned by the uncle of former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn is now receiving threatening phone calls.
About a year-and-a-half after closing its northeast Minneapolis taproom, Dangerous Man Brewing Co. says it will cease operations completely.
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
The jury trial is underway for the four people accused of kidnapping and torturing a man in St. Paul, Minnesota, over alleged drug debts to a Mexican cartel.
A Grand Rapids store owned by the uncle of former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn is now receiving threatening phone calls.
In what city leaders are calling a major victory, Minneapolis has seen a remarkable turnaround in a part of town plagued by violence.
Four boys were charged in juvenile court Thursday in connection to the March 2 shooting that killed 18-year-old Diamond Manly of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
A judge on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man to nearly two decades in prison for running a teenage girl over with a car at a park north of the Twin Cities.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
The MIAC women's hockey champions are competing in the Division III NCAA tournament this week — for the first time in the program's 30-year history.
The Badgers pulled away for their first March Madness win in three years.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy and Liam Ohgren scored 1 minute, 42 seconds apart early in the first period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota House lawmakers will take up a proposal on Thursday for some major renovations to Downtown St. Paul.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts.
Universities across the country are facing unprecedented times, including federal scrutiny and massive funding cuts. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, the University of Minnesota president, about the challenges they face.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
Nearly 1.3 million Minnesotans — about one-quarter of the state — rely on Medicaid.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including what's on tap for the weekend.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a weak front is set to slightly drop temps into weekend.
A cold front may bring isolated showers to the Twin Cities on Friday, and rain will turn to snow on Sunday, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
A cold front may bring isolated showers to the Twin Cities on Friday, followed by a brief temperature drop before rebounding into the 40s and 50s by Saturday afternoon.
Kodi Satra, with Tattersall Distilling, shares a preview of their Friday fish fry offerings.
Thanks to a program through Hennepin Arts in partnership with Disney Musicals in Schools, students at this St. Louis Park elementary school are gearing up to perform "The Lion King." WCCO's Derek James pops in to see how show preparations are going.
Carissa Carroll, founder and CEO, shares her story and why she is on a mission to help families of babies born with Down syndrome.
As emerald ash borer continues to spread through Minnesota, Aitkin county is the latest to be hit.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast, including what's on tap for the weekend.