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A Minnesota family was treated to quite a wild sight near Brainerd!
Brainerd police announced Thursday they have found John Ciminski dead. No foul play is suspected.
Authorities say a Brainerd woman was killed Monday evening when a driver struck her while she was walking a horse on the side of a road.
Minnesota transportation officials say Highway 371 north of Brainerd has been closed until further notice following a crash Friday afternoon.
A 22-year-old woman died Sunday in a car crash in north-central Minnesota.
A motorcyclist killed in a crash in Brainerd Wednesday afternoon has been identified.
A motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon following a crash in northern Minnesota.
The sheriff's office says Bethany Anne Bernatsky suffered several gunshot wounds. A 29-year-old Brainerd man is in the county jail awaiting murder charges.
Steve Torrence won at Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday, giving him a least one victory at every track on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series circuit.
A Brainerd man faces more than a year in prison for shooting and beheading a black bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in 2019.
Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries after hitting a bear in Crow Wing County Friday evening.
Sun Country Airlines announced Tuesday that it is expanding shuttle service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from five more cities in greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
The 55-year-old man was rescued from the fire on the 8800 block of Wise Road at about 12:40 p.m.
The state says that education staff eligible for the pilot program vaccines can also include employees who contract through schools like bus drivers.
Sheriff Scott Goddard said Robert Joseph Hamann was last seen Oct. 17.
Health officials are also concerned about the growing number of COVID-19 cases in students.
Officials from Brainerd Public Schools say three high schools in the district will switch to full-time distance learning after a "proven and growing cluster" of positive COVID-19 cases surfaced.
A man accused of shooting a 700-pound black bear on the Red Lake Indian Reservation and removing its head pleaded guilty Thursday -- although his lawyer alleges that only half of the federal government's story is accurate.
Officials in Cass County are asking for the public's help locating a Brainerd man who has been missing since early July.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a Brainerd fire that killed one person in the early morning hours Thursday.
Fire Chief Tom Holmes reported that the first affected the roof, and they were investigating construction there as the potential cause of the fire.
If you have any information about the identity of the suspect, please call the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office at 218-829-4749.
The deep, powerful voice of Minnesota native Alan Roach will fill Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for Super Bowl LIV.
Minnesota's very own Brainerd has been named the best place in the country for winter fishing.
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on an interstate in the west metro.
A Minneapolis man is charged with murder after he allegedly shot another man five times in an Edina parking lot following the birthday celebration of a mutual friend.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents say his ongoing captivity in Gaza is "anguish," and as they push Israel's leader for a new truce, they just want their son to survive, because "the world is coming."
A motorist struck and killed a cougar on an interstate in the west metro.
A Minneapolis man is charged with murder after he allegedly shot another man five times in an Edina parking lot following the birthday celebration of a mutual friend.
Minnesota's budget surplus estimated to be $2.4B, up $808M from original projection. However, future economic forecasts say a deficit may be looming.
The death of a cougar on a Twin Cities highway, along with a recent sighting in Minneapolis, may have metro residents wondering if the large cats are becoming more common in the area.
The City of Minneapolis is taking aim at a tobacco loophole which would force its only cigar bar to close.
Minnesota's budget surplus estimated to be $2.4B, up $808M from original projection. However, future economic forecasts say a deficit may be looming.
The death of a cougar on a Twin Cities highway, along with a recent sighting in Minneapolis, may have metro residents wondering if the large cats are becoming more common in the area.
A boy is in custody for allegedly making threats that led Bemidji Area Schools to make Wednesday an e-learning day.
Virnig received 58% of the vote and defeated Republican Cynthia Lonnquist.
WCCO's John Lauritsen talked with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and a Canadian professor about the threat feral pigs pose to our state.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
The Republican head of the Wisconsin Senate says he wants to see pay raises approved for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
When she's not in school, Manzel is at Larkin Dance Studio in Maplewood making herself a better, stronger dancer. That discipline paid off in a big way when she landed the role of a lifetime.
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
The Bloomington Police Department are asking for help finding a missing adult
Soldiers expecting to deploy soon get an introduction to what they can expect
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
The St. Paul City Council will vote Wednesday on next year’s budget, which includes a 3.7% tax levy increase.
It's estimated that Minnesota is dealing with a $2.4 billion surplus for the current two-year budget cycle — up $808 million from the end-of-session estimate.
Minnesota's budget surplus estimated to be $2.4B, up $808M from original projection. However, future economic forecasts say a deficit may be looming.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
A large, smiling snow creature — which is not frightening at all — needs a name at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.
In November, the AppleHouse transforms into a cozy gift shop offering a variety of items, from unique gifts to locally produced goodies, toys, clothes and more.
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
A Minneapolis man is charged with murder after he allegedly shot another man five times in an Edina parking lot following the birthday celebration of a mutual friend.
A boy is in custody for allegedly making threats that led Bemidji Area Schools to make Wednesday an e-learning day.
A man who uses a wheelchair was found severely burned overnight Tuesday at a Minneapolis homeless encampment near Target Field.
A Texas prosecutor is dropping most of the charges levied against police officers in Austin over tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd's killing.
It has been two weeks since David Schultz's semi-truck was found on a rural highway in northwest Iowa, its trailer still filled with baby pigs he was transporting.
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
The Minnesota Vikings have announced who will be starting at quarterback for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Matt Boldy scored twice and had an assist, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.
Parker Fox and Isaiah Ihnen are back on the court this season for Minnesota after missing the last two years with consecutive ACL tears.
Senior defender Carly Humphrey has played hockey since she was little.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Thousands of people have weighed in with comments on the flag options and many of those comments are critical that a loon is not featured in any of the flag designs.
By now you likely know that there at six finalists for the new Minnesota flag. The State Emblems Redesign Commission will meet this Tuesday to discuss the finalists and to possibly make revisions to the top six designs. That is the subject of Esme Murphy's Talking Points.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a passing warm front will throw a few clouds our way along with gusts up to 30 mph, but we should stay dry.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Wednesday, and the rest of the week, won't feel very wintery.
Warmth is the big story over the next few days, with highs in the mid-to-upper 40s Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says this week will feature warm temperatures that will reach the 50's.
Taxes aren't due until April, but CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger says it’s time to make smart money moves right now.
TIME magazine named pop superstar Taylor Swift its “Person of the Year” Wednesday.
Famed television producer and philanthropist Norman Lear has died at age 101. His imagination and creativity were instrumental in some of television's classic sitcoms from the 70s.
The St. Paul City Council will vote Wednesday on next year’s budget, which includes a 3.7% tax levy increase.
A Bemidji boy is in custody after police say he sent texts Tuesday threatening a Bemidji school and some of its staff, causing the district to switch into e-learning mode.