Report: Sex Offender Attacks Female Staff Member In Brainerd H.S. Locker Room
A 20-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested and charged after he allegedly attacked a Brainerd High School staff member inside a locker room.
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A 20-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested and charged after he allegedly attacked a Brainerd High School staff member inside a locker room.
A head-on crash involving two pickup trucks in northern Minnesota on Thursday left one man injured and another dead.
For those looking to get and give a gift all at once, Essentia Health's Holiday Bazaar might send you to Brainerd this week for vendors, gift baskets and food toward patient care.
The news has both shocked and saddened the nation's motorsports world.
If heart health isn't the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Brainerd, Minnesota, it may be soon.
A cold front Sunday night has brought readings down to a more typical range.
Authorities are investigating a plane crash in Minnesota, the third in as many days.
A weekend at the lake turned into a terrifying experience for a Minnesota teenager -- after he was struck by lightning.
People in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota are rallying Saturday as part of the "Families Belong Together" day of action.
A 21-year-old woman was killed and a man was hurt Thursday in a head-on crash on a foggy northern Minnesota road.
A troublesome floating bog near Brainerd caused more trouble Wednesday when it refused to budge.
What to do for spring break in greater Minnesota.
Twenty-three-year-old Jeffrey Thomas is charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Organizers of a Minnesota ice fishing tournament says an investigation into possible fraud has cleared three Ohio men who won prizes, including a pickup truck.
Organizers of the Brainerd Jaycees are investigating whether some competitors in this year's $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza engaged in fraud.
Sad about the Vikings? Not into crowds? The first weekend in February might be a good idea to plan a getaway.
She plays on the football team, she's a state champion weight lifter and she's an accomplished ukulele player.
Girls' high school dance team participation is second only to football in Minnesota.
"His jaw was hanging from his face, broken in three places ... Teeth, what teeth? Isaiah will have lost more than half his teeth after this journey to recovery."
The Minnesota BCA has canceled a missing person alert after the body of a missing Brainerd man was found.
Pritchett took the No. 1 spot in Top Fuel with her Friday night run of 3.640 seconds at 330.63 mph, the quickest pass in NHRA history.
People in central Minnesota are showing solidarity to the people impacted by the violence in Charlottesville.
Authorities say a body found in Brainerd Thursday is likely that of a man missing since July.
With parking for 26 boats, indoor or patio seating, a quick scan of the grounds and it's easy to see why they're the Best of Minnesota.
The Brainerd Police Department said 29-year-old John Greenwaldt was last seen in the city on July 4.
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
The father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.
A married couple is dead after the car they were in collided with a train in Farden Township, Minnesota, on Friday morning, according to the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office.
Exactly a year after a 74-year-old man was found dead in a Hastings, Minnesota, ditch, authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a conviction in his killing.
The NBA announced on Sunday that Edwards is one of the Western Conference's All-Star reserves.
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
Through a connected nonprofit, MetroNOME funnels support to local schools and music educators, funding lessons, instruments, and just as importantly live performance opportunities.
Anti-ICE protesters rallied outside of Target's headquarters in downtown Minneapolis Monday as Michael Fiddelke, the company's new CEO, starts his first day.
The Minnehaha Academy boys basketball team is undefeated in the IMAC conference, and 12-4 overall, as of Feb 1. They're a team to watch with a very young point guard making a name for himself as a dual-athlete.
Tribes from across the Midwest are working to ensure members in the Twin Cities have proper identification.
A married couple is dead after the car they were in collided with a train in Farden Township, Minnesota, on Friday morning, according to the Hubbard County Sheriff's Office.
Exactly a year after a 74-year-old man was found dead in a Hastings, Minnesota, ditch, authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a conviction in his killing.
Tribes from across the Midwest are working to ensure members in the Twin Cities have proper identification.
A federal judge denied Minnesota's lawsuit to halt Operation Metro Surge Saturday morning.
Saturday will still feel cold, but it will be warmer than what we've seen. Temperatures are expected to hit the double digits by Saturday afternoon.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
"When you come to our church, you see Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, LGBT community, everybody with one purpose: helping the neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself," said Pastor Sergio Amezcua
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Two more people have been arrested in connection to a protest that happened last month at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where one of its pastors runs the local ICE field office.
Columbia Heights Public Schools are closed Monday because of a "racially and politically motivated" bomb threat — the same district where 5-year-old Liam Ramos attends.
Protesters rallied outside of Target's headquarters in downtown Minneapolis Monday as Michael Fiddelke, the company's new CEO, starts his first day. They're calling for Fiddelke and his company to speak out against ICE's presence in Minnesota.
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 cities were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
For Minister JaNae Bates Imari, Co-executive director of ISAIAH — a progressive, multi-faith non-profit — it's an idea that was set into motion weeks ago.
Exactly a year after a 74-year-old man was found dead in a Hastings, Minnesota, ditch, authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a conviction in his killing.
Charges say Jennifer Lieber shot and killed David Nonovic at their Credit River, Minnesota, home on March 4, 2024.
A Minneapolis man, who had been babysitting a 3-year-old boy when the child grabbed his gun and fatally shot himself, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, are investigating after they said a man died in a shooting on Saturday afternoon.
Independent Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort and two other people were released from law enforcement custody Friday afternoon after Attorney General Pam Bondi said they were taken into custody over what Bondi says was a "coordinated attack" involving anti-ICE protests at Cities Church in St. Paul earlier this month.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
About 100 Hennepin Healthcare employees are losing their jobs as the system closes or integrates some of its standalone clinics and services.
Recently released federal data shows the rate of improper payment in Minnesota's Medicaid program is far below the national average, the state's Department of Human Services says.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
The NBA announced on Sunday that Edwards is one of the Western Conference's All-Star reserves.
The Minnehaha Academy boys basketball team is undefeated in the IMAC conference, and 12-4 overall, as of Feb 1. They're a team to watch with a very young point guard making a name for himself as a dual-athlete.
Freddie Dilione V had 25 points and Kayden Mingo scored with one second left as Penn State snapped an eight-game losing streak by extending Minnesota's skid to seven with a 77-75 victory.
Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist to set a franchise record for defensemen by extending his point streak to eight games in the Minnesota Wild's 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 27 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight, 131-114 over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 cities were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle down effect it could have on consumers.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Temperatures trend milder mid to late week, with some spots pushing toward 40° by Thursday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
After a slight cooldown to start the week, milder weather will take over for a stretch.
Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather.
Cooler air returns Monday in the Twin Cities, with highs in the teens and dry, calm weather, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Two people are dead and eight others are without a home after an explosion and fire Saturday in near Duluth, Minnesota.
Two more people have been arrested in connection to a protest that happened last month at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where one of its pastors runs the local ICE field office.
Columbia Heights Public Schools are closed Monday because of a "racially and politically motivated" bomb threat — the same district where 5-year-old Liam Ramos attends.
Protesters rallied outside of Target's headquarters in downtown Minneapolis Monday as Michael Fiddelke, the company's new CEO, starts his first day. They're calling for Fiddelke and his company to speak out against ICE's presence in Minnesota.