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A Bemidji man has been convicted of helping burn and bury a woman's body. Local news outlets report that a Beltrami County jury on Tuesday found 32-year-old Brandon Rossbach guilty of aiding an offender in the death of Rose Downwind, a mother of five and the granddaughter of American Indian Movement co-founder Dennis Banks.
Eleven search warrants have been filed in the case of a 5-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Bemidji. The new court documents show Melissa Norby, the babysitter who was one of the little girl's mom's best friends, may have played a role in helping a man plan the kidnapping.
A man is recovering from his injuries after being assaulted with a hatchet near Leech Lake early Saturday morning.
We're rounding the clubhouse turn with our Goin' To The Lake trips at WCCO, and this week we sent Liz Collin and Amelia Santaniello out to the Bemidji area, which is in the midst of the Dragon Boat Festival!
We're rounding the clubhouse turn with our Goin' To The Lake trips at WCCO, and this week we sent Liz Collin and Amelia Santaniello out to the Bemidji area!
Amelia and Liz were lucky enough to meet up with Erik Hokuf, who founded AirCorps Aviation in Bemidji.
For a group of seniors in northern Minnesota, retirement means the beginning of making beautiful music together.
A strong storm with destructive winds has knocked down trees and power lines in Minnesota. In Duluth, officials advised against travel early Thursday because of dangerous power lines and debris in the streets.
More details are emerging in the house fire that resulted in a 5-year-old girl being kidnapped in Bemidji. According to the Bemidji Police Department, around 3:30 a.m. June 22 fire officials responded to a call of a fire in the 3900 block of Irvine Avenue.
A 32-year-old Bemidji man has been accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old girl, who was reported missing after a deadly house fire last week, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities in Bemidji say the 5-year-old girl who went missing after a fatal fire was found safe Thursday morning and a suspect is in custody.
Police in Bemidji continue to seek help locating a 5-year-old girl who went missing early Wednesday morning. Police said Brittany Balcer disappeared shortly after a deadly house fire occurred at the home of a friend she was visiting on Irvine Avenue in Bemidji.
Police in Bemidji are asking the public's help Wednesday in finding a missing 5-year-old girl after a fatal house fire.
A Bemidji man has been charged in the drowning death of his 2-year-old foster daughter.
Police say a Bemidji man has been arrested in the death of a 2-year-old girl.
A Pinewood woman is in custody after hitting several vehicles and fleeing police Thursday in Bemidji. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says they started receiving reports of an erratic driver in a silver pickup truck just after 4 p.m.
We're sharing the love this summer and getting more of the WCCO gang on the road! Yes indeed, we are Goin' to the Lake once again!
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says two boys who were reported missing on Saturday have been found and are safe.
Get ready for a year full of great Irish concerts and festivals.
A man who fled police after violating his probation was found hiding under a desk in a Bemidji elementary school Tuesday afternoon. Bemidji police say 26-year-old Billie Joe Large escaped from custody at the Department of Corrections after he was caught with methamphetamine.
Minnesotans won't see temperatures above zero for a few days. But next weekend, temperatures are forecasted to be nearly above freezing.
It's that time of year again! We've examined the map and narrowed down the choices for this year's Goin' To The (Frozen) Lake trip! WCCO-TV will be hitting the frozen lakes again each Thursday and Friday in February and we want your suggestions on where we should go.
New Year's Day offers an opportunity to get out and do new things without the hassle of crowds.
A Minnesota man accused of selling knockoff clothing in North Dakota has been ordered to serve three years of probation and pay back $750. Hyokeun Lee, of Bemidji, Minnesota, is charged in federal court with 13 counts of trafficking counterfeit goods. He pleaded guilty in September.
Authorities in northern Minnesota say about 50 people had to be rescued after ice broke up while they were fishing on Upper Red Lake and stranded them.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has already earned her spot among the best players in the WNBA, at least according to ESPN.
A 20-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening after authorities say he slammed into a deputy's squad car in northern Minnesota.
A billion-dollar school fund created when Minnesota became a state could soon send millions more to classrooms across Minnesota.
Police in southern Minnesota say an "armed and suicidal" man fired at police during a traffic stop before shooting himself and being taken into custody early Thursday.
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
On Wednesday, at a session inside the Neighborhood House on Robie Street East, residents in St. Paul shared their concerns. Many highlighted the impacts of rising property taxes.
The union would have to give a 10-day notice before a strike can begin.
The St. Paul Police Department says officers were called to an apartment complex on the 100 block of Robert Street South around 1:45 p.m. for a welfare check.
Surveillance video captured two suspects smashing a window and targeting locked display cases containing the high-value cards at Duck! early Saturday morning.
A 20-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday evening after authorities say he slammed into a deputy's squad car in northern Minnesota.
Police in southern Minnesota say an "armed and suicidal" man fired at police during a traffic stop before shooting himself and being taken into custody early Thursday.
An officer with the Fairmont, Minnesota, police department has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his wife over the last three years.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
In a matter of minutes, a storage shed at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota, went up in flames early Tuesday.
A 9-year-old child died Tuesday evening after drowning in a western Wisconsin water park.
A woman from Eveleth, Minnesota, is dead and a Brooklyn Park man is in custody on suspicion of driving under the influence in a crash Monday evening in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
A billion-dollar school fund created when Minnesota became a state could soon send millions more to classrooms across Minnesota.
Budget-strapped Minnesota schools could soon get more financial help.
President Trump just took his new Air Force One jet out for its first official flight amid questions about his finances.
On Wednesday, at a session inside the Neighborhood House on Robie Street East, residents in St. Paul shared their concerns. Many highlighted the impacts of rising property taxes.
Minnesota's Conviction Review Unit is shutting down after losing federal funding, the state's attorney general announced Wednesday.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
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.
Police in southern Minnesota say an "armed and suicidal" man fired at police during a traffic stop before shooting himself and being taken into custody early Thursday.
An officer with the Fairmont, Minnesota, police department has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his wife over the last three years.
Surveillance video captured two suspects smashing a window and targeting locked display cases containing the high-value cards at Duck! early Saturday morning.
A group of 15 people accused of conspiring to "violently oppose law enforcement" during Operation Metro Surge pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Wednesday.
Minneapolis public officials say they'll be cracking down on impaired driving and gun safety during the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
A Blaine woman from Liberia calls herself an accidental inspiration. The busy wife and mother who runs a nonprofit helping children in Liberia started coming to Burn Boot Camp after an emotional slump.
As temperatures climb across the Twin Cities this week, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals.
A dangerous social media trend is circulating online, and Minnesota health experts are warning parents it involves allergy medication.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has already earned her spot among the best players in the WNBA, at least according to ESPN.
Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has released his annual list of the 100 best players in the NFL, and only one Minnesota Viking made the 2026 edition. You can probably guess who it is.
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier is one step closer to returning to the court.
LeBron James sent the NBA world into a tizzy on Tuesday with the news that he'll test free agency instead of returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season.
One of the most-watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig in the race for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate.
With six weeks before the primary, the stakes are building in the U.S. Senate contest contest between two of Minnesota's brightest DFL stars: Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
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.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
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.
Expect a hot and dry Thursday before late storm chance develops into Friday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Highs will top out near 90, with no meaningful storm risk during the daytime.
Highs will top out near 90, with no meaningful storm risk during the daytime.
Thursday will be hot and dry in the Twin Cities, with plenty of sunshine.
Bonnie Dehn, with the Minneapolis Farmers Market, shares some Brian and Beth Utecht from Utecht Farm.
From red, white, and blue blooms to easy entertaining essentials, we recently talked with Karen Bachman Thull to find out how Bachman’s has everything you need to create a festive, fun, Independence Day celebration.
The Church Basement Ladies are serving it up once again with their long-awaited sequel show, "Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping."
Expect a hot and dry Thursday before late storm chance develops into Friday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
St. Paul is facing a $26-million budget deficit, President Trump took his first ride on the brand new Air Force One and more.