Police: 8 dogs found dead on Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Police say an officer found eight deceased dogs left in the tree line along Grey Cloud Island Drive near Grey Cloud Island Trail around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Cottage Grove Police say an officer found eight deceased dogs left in the tree line along Grey Cloud Island Drive near Grey Cloud Island Trail around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
A recent crash is about to become a big headache for drivers — and it's not going away for a while.
A recent crash is about to become a big headache for drivers — and it's not going away for a while.
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).
The latest statistics show opioid overdoses took 978 lives in Minnesota back in 2021. Now, some Minnesotans say they want their Congresswoman to do more to fight this crisis.
Firefighters from several agencies battled two house fires in Cottage Grove simultaneously this Memorial Day.
No one was hurt in either fire, but one firefighter was treated for a heat-related health issue.
A Twin Cities fast food restaurant is being sued by a federal agency after accusations of employees being harassed and passed over for promotions.
The infant had suffered some non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
A generous gift has been made from the family of a young man who died from a heart attack.
A generous gift has been made from the family of a young man who died from a heart attack.
Ebony Queen Beauty Supply is now up and running, and the 2,000 Black residents of Cottage Grove can shop local instead of driving towns over to get what they need.
The Cottage Grove Police Department says it received a report of a suspicious, shirtless man walking near Park High School with what appeared to be a hatchet.
A driver was injured after spinning out and being struck by a school bus on Highway 61 in Cottage Grove Friday.
A driver was injured after spinning out and getting struck by a school bus on a Twin Cities highway.
A 95-year-old Cottage Grove woman and a 32-year-old Lakeville woman are dead after a crash Sunday morning in the east metro, which left two others critically injured.
A 95-year-old woman and a 32-year-old woman are dead following a wrong-way crash Sunday morning in the east metro.
Public safety officials in Cottage Grove say two people are dead following a wrong-way crash Sunday morning.
The flu is making so many children sick that some Minnesota hospitals are running out of room and transferring patients to hospitals that have an open bed.
A woman who is 34 weeks pregnant was injured in a crash wish a suspected drunk driver on Friday.
Authorities say that the St. Paul woman believed to be the victim in a shooting that happened earlier Monday.
A Cottage Grove man was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars from three Twin Cities banks last November.
A Cottage Grove hardware store manager can now add CPR to his list of skills on the job.
If a customer needs assistance at the Menards off Highway 61 in Cottage Grove, manager Michael Chernick is ready to lend a hand. He would need to use both of them last May when Pam Larson walked through the entrance and collapsed.
Sunday high temperatures could hit the 80s.
Flame and Flora, a new cannabis dispensary in Prior Lake, Minnesota, opened its doors on Saturday.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
Abby Hustler, Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme scored third-period goals to help the Minnesota Frost beat the New York Sirens 4-1.
Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins used a seven-run third inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 for their fifth win in six games.
Flame and Flora, a new cannabis dispensary in Prior Lake, Minnesota, opened its doors on Saturday.
Abdirashid Ismail Said, the main suspect in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution," has disappeared, according to officials.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
Minneapolis is shining brighter this spring. Crews have spent the last year fixing more than 700 broken streetlights. Here's why.
Since Operation Metro Surge started, there have been many stories of Minnesotans stepping up to help their neighbors. A Twin Cities man told WCCO what drove him to go all the way to Texas to help total strangers.
Abdirashid Ismail Said, the main suspect in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution," has disappeared, according to officials.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
A teenager involved in a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle last April near Clear Lake sustained a spinal injury and a significant brain injury. Since then, he's had 30 surgeries.
Two Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, residents are accused of making false claims to receive over $860,000 in medical assistance payments, according to court records filed Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the cyberattack "disrupted critical systems and digital services."
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, growing its liberal majority.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the cyberattack "disrupted critical systems and digital services."
We're hearing from lawmakers after a shocking conversation with a United States soldier who survived the drone strike that killed Master Sergeant Nicole Amor last month in Kuwait. During an exclusive interview with Jonah Kaplan, that surviving soldier says Army leadership knew they were at risk, but failed to protect them.
White House aides got an email last month telling them not to place bets on prediction markets with nonpublic information, multiple administration officials told CBS News.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Two Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, residents are accused of making false claims to receive over $860,000 in medical assistance payments, according to court records filed Thursday.
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Federal charges accuse a payroll manager of embezzling more than a million dollars from a Minnesota company "to fund her gambling and pull-tab addiction."
A shooting on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Thursday evening left a woman wounded, police say.
A Twin Cities mother says nearly 3 ½ years later, she still doesn't know who killed her son.
A man who stole $1.1 million in federal funds in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme pleaded guilty to money laundering on Thursday.
Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The video shows the patient on a mental health hold striking hospital support staff. Then, the patient takes a swing with the bed rail at EMT Rob Madsen who was waiting to transfer a patient.
Twin Cities doctors are sending a serious warning to families after seeing a surge in injuries tied to e-bikes and scooters.
City leaders referred four ordinances to staff that would create licensing, zoning, and health regulations for establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Abby Hustler, Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme scored third-period goals to help the Minnesota Frost beat the New York Sirens 4-1.
Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins used a seven-run third inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 for their fifth win in six games.
Anthony Edwards had 22 points, with a key 3-pointer late, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 23 points off the bench and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped the Houston Rockets' eight-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory Friday night.
Just wait until the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The Twins fell 10-4 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, snapping Minnesota's four-game win streak
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
Julie Le, who was removed from her post after telling a judge "this job sucks," is now challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's 5th District.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Sunday high temperatures could hit the 80s.
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.
The rain will continue overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning before it clears out. Sunday temperatures could reach the 80s. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares when the rain returns and how long it'll stick around.
We are staring down a stretch of rainy days. The rain will continue overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning before it clears out. Sunday temperatures could reach the 80s. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares when the rain returns and how long it'll stick around.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
The rain will continue overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning before it clears out. Sunday temperatures could reach the 80s. Meteorologist Katie Steiner shares when the rain returns and how long it'll stick around.
We are staring down a stretch of rainy days. The rain will continue overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning before it clears out. Sunday temperatures could reach the 80s. Meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares when the rain returns and how long it'll stick around.
A new cannabis dispensary opened their doors in Prior Lake. The store is focusing on local products.
Robots are undoubtedly a big part of the future. In this edition of Home Team, Mike Max introduces Kanon Nakajima, a local robot buff in Minnesota whose story started in Japan.
The wake of Operation Metro Surge is still causing problems for business owners with Plaza Mexico in Minneapolis. They say they're in need of financial relief for the economic damages caused during the operation.