Man Assaulted With Hatchet Near Leech Lake
A man is recovering from his injuries after being assaulted with a hatchet near Leech Lake early Saturday morning.
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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.
Reality TV star Duane "Dog The Bounty Hunter" Chapman is aiding in the search for a missing Redby woman. According to Find Rose Downwind organizers, the famous bounty hunter donated $10,000 of his own money for information leading to 31-year-old Rose Downwind's location and safe return.
Reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter is reportedly lending his services in a search for a missing Minnesota woman.
Bloomington, Minnesota, police are investigating after two motorcyclists were killed in a crash Friday night.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were shot Friday night.
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.
It's been 10 years since we lost Prince, one of Minnesota's Native Sons, and we want to remember the moments that built his legacy.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through the weekend.
Bloomington, Minnesota, police are investigating after two motorcyclists were killed in a crash Friday night.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were shot Friday night.
It's been 10 years since we lost Prince, one of Minnesota's Native Sons, and we want to remember the moments that built his legacy.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through the weekend.
Rising costs are forcing the organizers of some of the Twin Cities' largest summer festivals to reconsider their cash flow streams, as Twin Cities Irish Fest turns to the community to try to ensure the event survives in years to come.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through the weekend.
Bones that were found during an excavation in Lake Lillian, Minnesota, on Wednesday may be "archaeological and indigenous," the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
A person is in custody after a hit-and-run in Austin, Minnesota seriously injured a 10-year-old riding a bike, police say.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
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.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
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.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
Here's the latest from the Minnesota GOP and DFL conventions.
Adam Schwarze, a former Marine, won the Minnesota GOP endorsement for U.S. Senate on Friday, according to his campaign.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's campaign announced Friday that former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer, a small business owner and rural economic development leader, will join her ticket in the Minnesota governor's race.
Sources say a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire has been reached between the two countries.
Asia Village, A new Asian-themed marketplace that opened on Friday in Blaine, includes 11 different eateries, a massive place to get groceries and another for skin care products.
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.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after two people were shot Friday night.
Federal charges accuse a southern Minnesota man of using social media and other online avenues to solicit child sexual abuse material from hundreds of minors all over the world.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
An International Falls, Minnesota, man who is accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old Zimmerman girl now faces federal charges.
Ian Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools, is likely to be deported to his native Guyana once he serves a 2-year federal prison sentence for citizenship fraud and illegal firearms possession.
In 2021, Sarah Siedschlag was diagnosed with breast cancer after finishing a marathon the week before.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
The Minnesota Twins have designated pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Twins on Friday night.
Nia Coffey scored 20 points and made six 3-pointers, rookie Olivia Miles had 17 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 79-58.
Blake Brandel has been a Viking for a while, but this offseason, he's making the switch to center.
Davis Martin allowed one run on two hits over six innings to win his sixth straight decision as the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
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.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
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.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
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?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
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.
Our summer-like temperatures will continue through 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.
Summer-like warmth continues to roll on. A few showers are possible today in southwestern Minnesota and highs will hit the low 80s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some actual much needed rain.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures in the Twin Cities will reach the low 80s on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday will be dry and feature cloudy conditions in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows. Parts of western Minnesota may see rain on Saturday or Sunday.
All things train will be rolling into Union Depot next weekend. Organizers stopped by WCCO to let people know what they can expect.
We have great weather to get out and plant some flowers. Minnesota Grown stops by WCCO to share some tips.
Summer-like warmth continues to roll on. A few showers are possible today in southwestern Minnesota and highs will hit the low 80s. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down the next few days and shares when we could see some actual much needed rain.
Paisley Park is getting ready for a celebration of Prince ten years after his passing.
Reg Chapman updates on the latest with the war with Iran, DFL and GOP endorsements for upcoming MN elections, and other news headlines.