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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.
Some parents say the issue of mask or no mask is causing bullying concerns on both sides of the issue.
A 5-and-a-half-foot snake is not a common sight in the Twin Cities, but a Coon Rapids resident recently called police to remove one from their yard.
A man died on Wednesday afternoon after crashing his motorcycle into a car in Coon Rapids.
Authorities say a man with an outstanding warrant led law enforcement on a chase from Coon Rapids to Brooklyn Park Wednesday afternoon.
Gavin Tessman was found safe and reunited with his family, the Coon Rapids Police Department says.
State officials have released the name of a man shot by police earlier this week in Coon Rapids. The man's relatives had called 911 saying he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Coon Rapids police say officers shot an armed man Monday afternoon who relatives say was in the midst of a mental health crisis.
If you're brave enough to leave your house in this weather, there are still ways to have some fun and stay warm.
Two people are dead and three juveniles and two other people are critically injured after a car crash on Highway 169.
The weekend starts off warm and windy, before a cold front moves in overnight, making for a chilly start to the Twin Cities Marathon.
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.
Two people are dead and three juveniles and two other people are critically injured after a car crash on Highway 169.
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.
Two people are dead and three juveniles and two other people are critically injured after a car crash on Highway 169.
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.
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.
Travel experts share their tips on when to find the best deals on holiday flights.
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.
The weekend starts off warm and windy, before a cold front moves in overnight, making for a chilly start to the Twin Cities Marathon.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso has your latest forecast and it's a chilly one!
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says temperatures will be near 80 tomorrow in parts of the state, with 70s forecasted next week.
The latest fall color report shows a couple spots in Minnesota that are now at peak.
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WCCO Saturday Morning previews some of the yummy fall treats you'll find at the Stillwater Harvest Fest on Oct. 12th and 13th.
It's race weekend! WCCO's Adam Duxter is in St. Paul at the race grounds with the latest updates from organizers.
Looking for something fun to do around town this weekend? Here are your Saturdates!