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The owner of the water buffalo has surrendered the animal to police and an investigation into how it got loose in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is being conducted.
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The owner of the water buffalo has surrendered the animal to police and an investigation into how it got loose in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is being conducted.
Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson is seeking to trade the mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills.
The gunman is already serving a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole after he pleaded guilty to state charges in the 2022 attack.
Matt Stewart and his fiancee were on their back porch in Buffalo on Wednesday when they heard a jarring boom. That, plus a bonfire smell, propelled Stewart into action from two doors down.
According to investigators, a Chrysler Crossfire and a Buick Envision collided in the intersection. The driver of the former, Karl Blomgren, of Buffalo, was killed in the crash.
Doctors are calling Rachel Sands’ recovery nothing short of a miracle.
Attorneys general in 17 states want the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
High school is, of course, part of life. But there's a unique school in Buffalo that is changing lives in a profound way.
There's a unique school in Buffalo that is changing lives in a profound way.
There was an emotional outburst in the courtroom Wednesday as someone charged at the shooter.
The gunman who killed 10 people in a racist mass shooting at Tops supermarket last May was sentenced after listening to relatives of his victims.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
It’s not March Madness, but it is the very beginning of tournament time and that’s where tonight’s High School Sports Rally starts.
Embattled carrier canceled less than 50 flights Friday, but faces challenge regaining customers' trust.
A devastating blizzard reportedly dropped almost 52 inches of snow over Buffalo and its surrounding county, killing at least 39 people.
Blinding blizzards, freezing rain and frigid cold knocked out power from Maine to Seattle.
Gendron, 19, faces an automatic life sentence in prison for murder and hate-motivated terrorism.
But the upstate community is still recovering, and residents are split over whether they will shop there again.
He was convicted of murder in the deadly mass shooting at an Allina Health clinic in Buffalo.
Newly-released evidence includes surveillance video of Gregory Ulrich's 2021 rampage at the Allina Crossroads Clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota.
A deadly shooting at a health facility in Oklahoma this week was a painful reminder for residents in the central Minnesota town of Buffalo.
A man accused in a shooting attack on a Minnesota medical clinic that killed one staff member and wounded four others last year refused to look at the survivors Tuesday as they described their pain and terror.
An investigation is underway after a man was fatally struck by a train Wednesday morning in central Minnesota.
For the past two months, the city of Buffalo, Minnesota has been having tough conversations about what it's like to be Black in a community where 98% of the population is white.
"I realized one day that I'm unintentionally like a White nationalist. I support ideas that oppress other people."
According to a city spokesperson, the fatal crash happened at the Shoppes at Knollwood in St. Louis Park around 1:30 p.m.
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Macy's is accelerating store closures, with plans to shutter more than 50 locations.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
A northern Wisconsin tribe along with a coalition of groups moved Thursday to block plans to reroute an aging pipeline around the tribe's reservation, arguing state regulators have underestimated the environmental damage that construction would cause.
According to a city spokesperson, the fatal crash happened at the Shoppes at Knollwood in St. Louis Park around 1:30 p.m.
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
The St. Paul City Council approved a budget for 2025 on Wednesday, which included a property tax increase of 5.9%.
Two people have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a man outside a St. Paul bar in October.
A grocery store in south Minneapolis is closed following a fire Friday morning.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
Fravel, who was found guilty last month of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.
The top federal law enforcement officer in Minnesota is stepping down in a matter of weeks.
The FBI and state investigators raided the Smart Therapy Center's business office in Minneapolis and the Star Autism Center's office in St. Cloud on Thursday morning.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says there are 62 controlled hunts taking place this fall, including at Afton State Park.
A northern Wisconsin tribe along with a coalition of groups moved Thursday to block plans to reroute an aging pipeline around the tribe's reservation, arguing state regulators have underestimated the environmental damage that construction would cause.
Three people, two of whom are juveniles, were hurt Thursday afternoon when their SUV collided with a train in western Wisconsin.
A false bomb threat targeting a Wisconsin high school was one of several such incidents on Monday, officials said.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic disorder that causes muscles to waste away.
Katie White had just received a new heart when she started making jewelry from her Mayo Clinic room.
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The St. Paul City Council approved a budget for 2025 on Wednesday, which included a property tax increase of 5.9%.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in the hospital after sustaining an injury on an overseas trip in Luxembourg, her office said Friday.
The top federal law enforcement officer in Minnesota is stepping down in a matter of weeks.
The rule closes a loophole that exempted overdraft fees from lending laws, but is expected to face challenges.
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Heating your home in the winter can take a toll on your pocketbook, but it doesn't have to with some easy tips to save.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said 52 overdose deaths in two-and-a-half years in St. Cloud prompted the investigation.
Fravel, who was found guilty last month of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.
Two people have been charged in connection to the shooting death of a man outside a St. Paul bar in October.
The 17-year-old and a 16-year-old friend were playing with a gun at the 17-year-old's house on Sept. 18 when it went off, hitting the 16-year-old in the eye.
A judge sentenced a 21-year-old man to nearly 14 years in prison for causing a fatal car crash while fleeing police officers in Robbinsdale last year.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services' "internal control weakness" has led to more than $40 million in overpayments to Medicaid providers, according to a report released on Tuesday by state auditors.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, took a swipe at influential podcaster Joe Rogan and the men among his fanbase after the host said he supported President-elect Donald Trump due to misstatements the former Democratic vice presidential candidate made about his past.
One of the world's biggest concert promoters is set to run Shakopee's yet-to-be-named 19,000-seat amphitheater.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Thirty years ago on Friday, the Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington was demolished.
Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 21st goal and had three assists to send the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 for their fourth consecutive victory.
The Minnesota Vikings put Jordan Addison to work when the Chicago Bears were busy keeping Justin Jefferson quiet last month.
The Minnesota Vikings could have a playoff spot secured before they even kick off on Monday night against the Chicago Bears.
Several Minnesota State Mankato teams are making historic postseason runs this year. First, it was basketball, and now women's soccer is making it to the Division II semifinals for the first time in program history, thanks to a penalty kick shootout victory.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Jeff Wagner dives into the cold-weather dating trend that has singles looking for love with a time limit.
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and update on whether Minnesota will have a white Christmas or not.
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.
Heating your home in the winter can take a toll on your pocketbook, but it doesn't have to with some easy tips to save.
WCCO's Pauleen Le shows off her own emergency winter car kit, filled with great suggestions from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be another frigid one, with some icy precipitation headed towards the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and update on whether Minnesota will have a white Christmas or not.
The Cub in Uptown closed early Friday morning after a fire broke out behind the building. The store has since been reopened and an investigation into the fire is ongoing.
Minnesota winter businesses, like Buck Hill in Burnsville, are thriving in these cold temps. WCCO's John Lauritsen is live at the ski hill with more.
WCCO's Pauleen Le shows off her own emergency winter car kit, filled with great suggestions from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
The vocal ensemble Cantus brings its magical sound to WCCO ahead of its holiday concert tour.