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A Cottage Grove man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for a woman's fatal methadone overdose. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput said Friday that 20-year-old Adam David Wickard pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. Wickard was immediately sentenced.
This morning, the WCCO Morning Show is honoring another excellent educator who has gone above and beyond to make a different in students' lives. Like adults, high school students must learn to balance their personal and academic lives. Having a teacher willing to help with both can often be just what a student needs to excel.
It's another classic Minnesota vs. Chicago matchup. A new local BMX mountain bike park is a finalist in a national competition for a $33,000 grant. It's a neck-and-neck race right now, and your vote could make the difference helping Minnesota beat Chicago.
A 26-year-old man was arrested Monday, after leading police on a chase from St. Paul to Cottage Grove, Minn. Officials say the man had multiple felony warrants out for his arrest.
The snow should be melting this weekend. You can always find weird stuff that was picked up by a plow or shoveled up and dumped somewhere else. And that's exactly the case in Cottage Grove, where police told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that they found the safe in a partially-melted snowbank.
A Minnesota state senator mentioned prominently as a running mate for Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton says she doesn't want the job.
Authorities are investigating a fire in an apartment building on Hearthside Avenue in Cottage Grove, Minn.
The Holiday Train arrived in Cottage Grove Saturday with a very special mission. For the 15th year, a Canadian Pacific train has rolled into town to help raise money for the Friends in Need Food Shelf. And the evening's events culminated in a concert by superstar Sheryl Crow, who brought a touch of California warmth to the cold Midwest. The Friends in Need Food Shelf expects to serve 38,000 people this year.
A high school coach has been placed on paid administrative leave for tattooing minors without their parent's permission. Terry Robert Hardy, 37, is the gymnastics coach at Park High School in Cottage Grove. He's been cited for two counts of tattooing minors without written parental consent. A 16-year-old girl told WCCO that Hardy gave her three tattoos and a tongue piercing, all inside his home.
The Washington County Attorney's Office announced that a 16-year-old boy, who was certified as an adult in court, has pleaded guilty in connection to a crime spree in Cottage Grove.
Authorities are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a SUV on 70th Street near Goodview Avenue in Cottage Grove. Police say officers, paramedics and fire responded to the scene at 2:04 p.m. Tuesday and found the victim unresponsive.
A Cottage Grove man was sentenced to more than two years in prison for his role in stealing nearly $700,000 from his church. Scott Joseph Domeier, a former employee of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, was sentenced to 27 months for swindling $670,000 between 1995 and 2012.
The Red Cross is helping a family in Cottage Grove Saturday morning after fire ripped through a home. The blaze took place at midnight in the 6600 block of Ideal Avenue South.
Black bear sightings in the suburbs are rare, but neighbors in one south metro city are on the lookout. That's because a bear was seen roaming residential streets in Cottage Grove Wednesday morning. Police think it weighed as much as 250 pounds.
A 51-year-old Cottage Grove man pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $670,000 from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, his former employer.
Triplets from Cottage Grove will each receive scouting's highest honor on Sunday as Tom, Joe and David Tschida of Troop 286 will become Eagle Scouts.
Danielle Jelinek's mother and sister talked to WCCO about the prime suspect in her December 9 disappearance, as well as how they're coping with the possibility of not having Danielle home for Christmas.
A jogger's quick thinking helped police catch two guys accused of shooting her with a pellet gun.
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced for shooting at police officers during a standoff at his St. Paul Park home, according to authorities.
Police are trying to figure out why Chevel Richard chased down his wife and shot her to death before taking his own life.
Police say a woman was found shot to death inside a Cottage Grove Jimmy John's Thursday afternoon.
The Cottage View Drive-In, one of the only drive-in theaters left in the metro area will have its final showing this Saturday.
The Washington County Attorney's Office has charged a Cottage Grove man over the death of a Bayport man whom he assaulted in a bar fight.
A 31-year-old Cottage Grove man was sentenced Wednesday to more than 14 years in prison for distributing child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
An out of control car came to a stop in a Cottage Grove front yard, but not after first hitting mailboxes, landscaping and a tree.
Katie Blackwell, the assistant chief of operations for Minneapolis police will serve as acting chief of the department after Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday evening.
One of 15 people charged in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota that officials say pilfered more than $90 million in taxpayer money has been ruled a flight risk.
The Shakopee Police Department said its officers responded just before 10 a.m. and found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Minneapolis City Council leaders will host a press conference Wednesday afternoon to address the resignation of the city's police Chief Brian O'Hara.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil redesigned uniforms at a fan event early next month.
Katie Blackwell, the assistant chief of operations for Minneapolis police will serve as acting chief of the department after Brian O'Hara resigned Tuesday evening.
One of 15 people charged in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota that officials say pilfered more than $90 million in taxpayer money has been ruled a flight risk.
The Shakopee Police Department said its officers responded just before 10 a.m. and found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Minneapolis City Council leaders will host a press conference Wednesday afternoon to address the resignation of the city's police Chief Brian O'Hara.
Crews will finally break ground and start work Wednesday on a Twin Cities road construction project years in the making.
The entire incident lasted less than 10 minutes, but left Prairie Hill Montessori school with a shattered door and quite the story to tell.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
Authorities north of the Twin Cities are asking the public for help solving a suspected arson that left a family of seven without a home.
A couple faces nine counts each of felony drug charges after their young daughter was caught handing out THC gummies to middle school students in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Several Minnesota communities are offering events and programs on Memorial Day to honor those who gave their life for this country.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
President Trump is set to meet with his top advisors at the White House and the war with Iran is expected to be a major topic.
The chief of police in Minnesota's largest city is off the job. Ubah Ali has the latest details.
Democrats, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, are accusing the Fraud Task Force of not playing by the rules.
A Minnesota woman plead not guilty Tuesday to leading a $42 million scheme to steal money from a local autism program. WCCO caught up with Shamso Hassan as she left federal court in Minneapolis. She is one of 15 people whose indictments were announced last week by federal officials in Minneapolis. As Esme Murphy reports, just hours later, Minnesota's fraud crisis was front and center in Washington.
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its new "modern and secure" licensing system will launch next month, with fishing and hunting licenses first up.
As Minnesotans get ready for Memorial Day weekend and travel, they're also keeping an eye on gas prices.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
The federal commodities regulator filed suit against Minnesota to stop a new state law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that would criminalize operating or participating in prediction markets starting Aug. 1.
One of 15 people charged in connection with alleged Medicaid fraud schemes in Minnesota that officials say pilfered more than $90 million in taxpayer money has been ruled a flight risk.
The Shakopee Police Department said its officers responded just before 10 a.m. and found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Mayor Jacob Frey announced O'Hara's resignation late Tuesday after an investigation found he deleted a contact from his city-issued phone to hide his connection to an employee during a prior investigation.
A 64-year-old man was hospitalized and his 41-year-old son arrested after a shooting in south Minneapolis Monday night, police said.
A 55-year-old Minnesota woman accused in a $21 million autism fraud scheme pleaded not guilty to charges of healthcare fraud and money laundering Tuesday morning.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
It comes after insurers stopped paying for their kids' daily care, which they argue was covered as part of a 15-year-old state law. As the end of the Minnesota session nears, lawmakers have four days to make a change.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
WWE superstar Tiffany Stratton grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and focused on another sport before becoming a champion in the ring.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to unveil redesigned uniforms at a fan event early next month.
White Sox RHP David Sandlin is slated to make his big league debut against Twins LHP Connor Prielipp in the third game of the four-game series.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was arrested Tuesday in Wisconsin on domestic violence charges, officials said.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
The man known as Billy Sushi is hosting four youth hockey players and two coaches 6,000 miles from home.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is the only open district in the state. Incumbent Democrat Angie Craig is leaving the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties — and Republicans say this year is their turn to win it back.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
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.
A dry, warm stretch is in the forecast for the metro area, with above-normal temperatures expected to continue into early June, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and evening, mainly across southern Minnesota.
Summer warmth will hang on in the Twin Cities Wednesday, with some storms possible later in the day.
Summer warmth will hang on in the Twin Cities Wednesday, with some storms possible later in the day.
Shakopee police say a man was shot multiple times during a prayer service at Canterbury Park.
Rod Kelly Hines and the men of Cantus share a preview of their upcoming concert.
Chef and owner Josh Thoma shares a deal.
Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft explains why AI appeals to people experiencing loneliness and when that reliance can become a risk.
Thousands of children are injured in lawn mower accidents each year. Dr. Gigi Chawla, a pediatrician at Children's Minnesota, says many of those injuries are preventable.