Boy kills black bear attacking his father in western Wisconsin
A 12-year-old boy saved his father's life during a bear attack earlier this month in western Wisconsin, shooting and killing the bear.
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A 12-year-old boy saved his father's life during a bear attack earlier this month in western Wisconsin, shooting and killing the bear.
Not far from Cambridge, Good Samaritans and Isanti County sheriff's deputies helped rescue a bear cub who was on a busy highway, separated from its mother.
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.
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.
The DNR says the victim was staying at the cabin, and she was attacked when she went outside to check on her dog, who she had let out moments earlier.
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.
The DNR says a black bear was roaming through a heavily-populated Minneapolis neighborhood Sunday, posing an immediate danger to the public.
Video shows the family making a short stop at the playground before mama realizes playtime is over, and they're ready for dinner.
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.
The crash happened on County Road 34 in May Township, near Pillager. According to the county sheriff's office, the motorcyclist was driving when a large black bear came out of the ditch.
When boaters in northwestern Wisconsin saw a black bear swimming in the lake with a plastic jug stuck on its head, they sped up to help.
Be aware a bear is wandering around the northeast metro.
Getting a black bear's head out of a 10-gallon milk jug is tricky business.
The shooting of a black bear in Minnetonka near a popular lakeside restaurant has many people taking to social media.
Police in Burnsville are asking residents to be cautious as there has been a black bear spotted in the southeast area of the city.
Authorities say a black bear that attacked three people in northern Minnesota has been killed.
A 32-year-old Wisconsin woman suffered minor injuries when she struck a black bear in her vehicle late Wednesday evening.
Duane Koerner, a Corcoran resident of almost 30 years, was shocked when he made the discovery.
Authorities are telling residents in the northwest metro to be on alert after a dead black bear was found on a road.
Transportation officials in northern Wisconsin say they found a young black bear wondering around a highway over the weekend and peeping inside of cars.
A homeowner in western Wisconsin says a black bear and her three cubs paid a visit Wednesday to his bird feeder.
A 200-pound black bear found at a residence in southeastern Minnesota had to be euthanized after it growled at authorities and posed a threat to residents in the area.
A Pine County man is hospitalized after hitting a black bear on Interstate 35 near Pine City late Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says 48-year-old Edmund Hanson, of Brook Park, was driving on I-35 when a black bear stepped out onto the highway.
A 16-year-old Stillwater football player is grateful to be alive after a life-saving AED intervention during practice.
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series.
An Edina man, 27, is accused of attempted murder after his rifle jammed in an alleged police ambush, charges say.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and her Republican Joe Teirab went head-to-head in a policy-driven debate on Friday, giving voters a glimpse on where they stand in the most competitive Congressional race in Minnesota.
Months after having quadruple bypass heart surgery, Jim Johnson is already to start running races again.
An Edina man, 27, is accused of attempted murder after his rifle jammed in an alleged police ambush, charges say.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and her Republican Joe Teirab went head-to-head in a policy-driven debate on Friday, giving voters a glimpse on where they stand in the most competitive Congressional race in Minnesota.
Authorities in Inver Grove Heights are asking for the public's help to find a young runaway who is believed to be in St. Cloud.
An Eden Prairie woman will spend two years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from her employer, federal officials say.
A 10-year-old boy is in the hospital after being struck by a motorist outside a Brooklyn Park elementary school Friday morning.
An Edina man, 27, is accused of attempted murder after his rifle jammed in an alleged police ambush, charges say.
The explosion completely destroyed the home. Its cause is not yet known.
The northern lights are expected to be dancing overhead again this weekend, and Minnesotans might have a chance to see them.
A stretch of Interstate 94 northwest of the Twin Cities was shut down for at least a couple of hours following a head-on crash Friday morning.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin picked new presidential electors on Tuesday, almost four years after Republicans from the state posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump.
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a railroad tie recycling facility in western Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has agreed to provide more help to hearing-impaired inmates as part of a settlement with federal investigators.
A man in his 50s is dead after crashing his motorcycle in northwestern Wisconsin on Friday.
A federal judge ordered the U.S. government to temporarily leave roads open on a northern Wisconsin reservation, giving non-tribal homeowners hope that they can maintain access to their properties for a while longer.
Everywhere you look at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, love is in the air because of what is now on the ground.
Hess knows first-hand how important it is to help others because it wasn't that long ago that feelings of isolation and despair overcame him.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is explaining his call for city staff to "expedite" encampment clearings, while preventing new encampments from forming.
A metro nonprofit is taking on an important fight against child hunger.
Twenty percent of sales will go to the victims' families, with owners hoping to raise at least $4,000.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and her Republican Joe Teirab went head-to-head in a policy-driven debate on Friday, giving voters a glimpse on where they stand in the most competitive Congressional race in Minnesota.
A union representing Minnesota firefighters has endorsed the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential election, breaking with its larger union's non-endorsement. It's a similar move to what Midwestern Teamsters did last month.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
WCCO's Esme Murphy went to the University of Minnesota to talk to students about issues that matter most to them this election season.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former Rep. Liz Cheney appeared in Ripon, Wisconsin, the birthplace of the Republican party.
Lunds and Byerlys is recalling around 500 containers of their Lone Star Dip because of potential mold contamination.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, gives the state of the economy right now high marks and expects more interest rate cuts before the year's end.
Low staffing, long lines and delayed packages — those are some of the reasons why postal workers across the country Tuesday are demanding more from their employer.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
An Edina man, 27, is accused of attempted murder after his rifle jammed in an alleged police ambush, charges say.
An Eden Prairie woman will spend two years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from her employer, federal officials say.
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.
A Blaine woman accused of sexually assaulting two teenage hockey players agreed to a plea deal on Friday, according to court records.
Charges have been filed against a southern Minnesota postal worker who allegedly sent threatening messages and fatally shot a family dog in March.
Months after having quadruple bypass heart surgery, Jim Johnson is already to start running races again.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and from now until the end of the month you're encouraged to walk 3-Days Your Way.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
The Minnesota Orchestra is ready to take visitors on a journey to a galaxy far, far away.
Mary J. Blige, the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," is coming to Minnesota next March as part of her For My Fans Tour.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
A 16-year-old Stillwater football player is grateful to be alive after a life-saving AED intervention during practice.
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series.
Justin Jefferson played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris.
After a disappointing season, the Minnesota Twins and general manager Thad Levine are parting ways, the team announced Friday.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is this Sunday, but all the fun starts on Friday.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance debated topics like immigration, foreign policy and the economy Tuesday night. Some analysts are split on if the debate swayed enough swing voters to cause a big shift in the 2024 election.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate Tuesday night. Some analysts agree the debate could sway swing voters, impacting the race.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
Small towns in rural America often get overlooked. As their population shrinks, their history can fade. But you could say Arco remains rock solid in western Minnesota.
It's the center piece of the Walker Art Center's sculpture garden. And in many ways, it's become a state symbol. Roughly 600,000 people a year visit the Spoon and Cherry.
Calendars have long been debated — and modified — before getting to the 12 months we know today.
The key to losing weight might be sitting right there in your house or apartment building.
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From star-studded conventions to social media endorsements, pop culture and politics have crossed over for more than a century.
Many of us wish we could learn another language. It seems young kids have no problem picking up a second or third language but for adults, that changes.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures will be near 80 tomorrow in parts of the state, with 70s forecasted next week.
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.
The latest fall color report shows a couple spots in Minnesota that are now at peak.
Saturday will be warm and windy, with highs in the lower 80s. The fire risk will be elevated once again.
Saturday will be warm and windy. Mostly dry and breezy days are ahead.
It was a clash of two of the best 4A teams Friday night as Providence Academy played host to rival Orono. Plus, a meet the quarterback at Alexandia High School who has his sights set on a sport different than football.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures will be near 80 tomorrow in parts of the state, with 70s forecasted next week.
A 16-year-old Stillwater football player is grateful to be alive after a life-saving AED intervention during practice.
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The latest fall color report shows a couple spots in Minnesota that are now at peak.