
Pedestrian struck, killed by motorist in northern Twin Cities suburb
Officials say they are investigating after a motorist fatally struck a pedestrian in Coon Rapids Friday morning.
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Officials say they are investigating after a motorist fatally struck a pedestrian in Coon Rapids Friday morning.
Thanks to a newly passed law, all students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and lunch every day, regardless of income status.
A law passed earlier this year at the Minnesota Capitol has led several school districts and law enforcement agencies to rethink their use and deployment of school resource officers (SROs).
A woman is dead after a fiery crash early Sunday morning in Coon Rapids.
A Coon Rapids family was forced to make a dramatic escape from their burning home Thursday.
Cameras showed one vehicle driving down the left lane, approaching a lane closure. Before the driver could reach the zipper merging point, another driver in a pickup truck swerved into them, driving their vehicle off the road.
Investigators say a gas stove was the cause of an explosion inside a Coon Rapids home in June that severely injured a homeowner.
The girl is in serious condition at a local hospital.
A former middle school paraprofessional will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to what authorities call "a sextortion scheme that targeted minors through social media and an online gaming forum."
Neighbors in a Coon Rapids mobile home park are battling with a bird. They say the lone turkey appeared in their park around Thanksgiving of 2021 and hasn't left since, becoming more aggressive as the months go on.
Police are reminding motorists to pay attention to emergency vehicles after a police officer was hit by a car in Coon Rapids.
A Coon Rapids man was indicted Friday for making threats of violence against a U.S. senator after he left them multiple voicemails.
The Coon Rapids Police Department says the boy was riding through the intersection along Northdale Boulevard when he was hit.
Benjamin Russell was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter for the 2009 death of his 3-month-old daughter.
Therapy dogs were eliminated from the hospital halls during the pandemic out of safety, but now, the furry, four-legged helpers are back.
Glen Anderson of Coon Rapids was charged with two counts of production of child pornography, one count of enticement of a minor, and one count of interstate communications with intent to extort.
Authorities say a motorcyclist and a motorist are dead after a crash in Coon Rapids Tuesday night.
Weather officials say a tornado touched down Wednesday night in Coon Rapids as severe storms swept over the Twin Cities metro.
A Coon Rapids nonprofit has a large new space and a large desire to serve people with disabilities. But they can't bring people back, even though they have a long waiting list.
A Coon Rapids man charged with allegedly murdering another man last week has been arrested in Nevada, according to Anoka County officials.
A patient who has been battling COVID-19 on a ventilator for months at a Minnesota hospital has been moved to a hospital in Texas amid an ongoing legal battle between the family and hospital.
K-9s were unable to track the suspect down, and they are still at large.
A 29-year-old Minneapolis man faces charges for allegedly shooting at a vehicle with two young children inside.
Authorities say a motorcyclist died after losing control and crashing in Coon Rapids early Thursday morning.
A 35-year-old Champlin woman was killed in a crash Tuesday morning near Spring Lake Park.
Hennepin Theatre Trusts' 2022-2023 Broadway season ends on a high note, generating nearly $115 million to the local economy.
Man, 68, succumbed to injuries suffered after he went off a curved road on his motorcycle.
North Korean state media say U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border in July, will be expelled from the country.
Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
Hennepin Theatre Trusts' 2022-2023 Broadway season ends on a high note, generating nearly $115 million to the local economy.
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
A 37-year-old man died on Tuesday afternoon after a shooting at an encampment in south Minneapolis.
According to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, the 36-year-old man was found unresponsive in his bed after an "apparent medical incident."
He has squashed the record twice. Now, a pumpkin farmer in Anoka County is at it again.
Volunteers came from near and far, drawn to show up to show support for families of the missing.
All schools with a Native American mascot will have to change before Sept. 1, 2025. That's unless the district is granted an exemption from Minnesota's tribal leaders.
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone will take in eight new Asian leopard cats, after they were found living in "deplorable conditions" in Texas.
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
An 83-year-old woman from La Crosse, Wisconsin died Monday morning after rolling her vehicle into a median on Interstate 90 near Rochester, Minnesota.
Man, 68, succumbed to injuries suffered after he went off a curved road on his motorcycle.
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday said he will focus on hiring a person with regulatory experience to lead the new state cannabis office after his previous pick stepped down amid controversy.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
A 37-year-old man died on Tuesday afternoon after a shooting at an encampment in south Minneapolis.
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
Co-workers and friends of a Montevideo man are looking for answers, one week after he was found stabbed to death.
Police in Roseville say three men were killed over the weekend in a murder-suicide. Meanwhile, a fourth man is still in the hospital.
During protests in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, law enforcement used chemical irritants on the crowds. Later, some protestors reported disruptions in their menstrual cycles and reproductive health.
Being a student-athlete can bring the highest highs, but the lows that come from pressure, anxiety or injuries can be just as powerful and too often, silent.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.
Being a student-athlete can bring the highest highs, but the lows that come from pressure, anxiety or injuries can be just as powerful and too often, silent.
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
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.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO's meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
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.
There will be some slight peeks of sunshine on Wednesday, along with a warm-up.
After some rain, it'll dry out overnight and the warm temperatures will return.
There will be some scattered showers on Tuesday night, but temps will warm on Wednesday.
Natalie Darwitz is an Eagan native and a former University of Minnesota Women's hockey player. She is also an Olympic medalist. She takes on a new role as the general manager of Minnesota's team in the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League. It has been a challenge to take on a bigger role off the ice, but she is excited about giving women more opportunities in sports.
Here are the 4 Things You Need to Know from Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
On Tuesday, the Read, Play & Learn space at North End Laundry was unveiled. It's a space where kids will have access to early learning and reading supplies - while their caregivers do laundry. This is all part of a program by the Laundry Cares Foundation, Too Small to Fail and the Laundry Literacy Coalition.
A study by the University of Minnesota and Planned Parenthood reported changes in people's menstrual cycles following the protests in 2020. Researched surveyed more than 12 hundred people nationwide who were exposed to the chemical irritant. 83 percent reported adverse reproductive health outcomes including cramping and early menstrual bleeding.
Last Thursday, the governor appointed Erin DuPree to lead the new state agency responsible for oversight of the new marijuana industry. She is the founder of Loonacy Cannabis Company. Just one day later, she stepped down following reports her business sold hemp-derived THC edibles over the legal limit. Now, the governor is searching for someone new.