Investigators working to learn more about alleged abduction, fatal shooting near Brainerd
Authorities in Crow Wing County are trying to piece together a terrifying timeline that included a deadly shooting, a fire and alleged abduction.
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Authorities in Crow Wing County are trying to piece together a terrifying timeline that included a deadly shooting, a fire and alleged abduction.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office said Sunday it is investigating the deaths of a 53-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman in Mission Township.
Police in the Brainerd lakes area say a man was seriously injured in an explosion while he was installing an electric vehicle charging station.
Economists estimate the global manganese market is worth more than $20 billion and growing. The mineral, though, is 100% imported in the U.S., despite it being an element that could appear in rocks almost everywhere.
A new discovery could bring a new kind of mining to cabin country. Geologists are reporting a massive discovery of manganese in the town of Emily. WCCO's Jonah Kaplan takes us there to see what's at stake.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
Minnesota's newly redesigned state flag is still set to debut on Statehood Day in May. But the Crow Wing County Board plans to take their concerns about it to the governor and state lawmakers in the new year.
A driver fatally struck a woman walking on a central Minnesota highway Saturday evening, authorities said.
A central Minnesota nurse is accused of fraudulently obtaining opioid pain medications and illegally selling and using them.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies found a 54-year-old woman unresponsive in her bunk shortly before 9 a.m.
Four people were injured after a three-vehicle crash that caused a squad car to catch fire in central Minnesota Monday afternoon, authorities said.
Four people were injured after a three-vehicle crash that caused a squad car to catch fire in central Minnesota Monday afternoon, authorities said.
All three children said Borders would choke them, force them to stand outside in the cold for long periods of time, hit them with belts, and more.
Bryce Brogle, 23, was last seen Wednesday leaving a residence in Center Township.
The man's condition is currently unknown.
School workers in Pequot Lakes voted unanimously to authorize a strike and filed a 10-day notice Thursday that workers could begin their strike on Oct. 11.
A teenager was killed and a 75-year-old man was gravely injured in a head-on crash in Crow Wing County Saturday morning.
One person is dead and two others have life-threatening injuries after a crash in Crow Wing County Saturday morning.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office said 49-year-old Loren Hinch of Merrifield was swimming near a pontoon on Pelican Lake when he needed to be removed from the water.
A woman was found dead when police responded to a welfare check outside of Brainerd on Thursday morning, and a suspect is in custody.
The crash happened along Highway 210, east of White Pine Drive near Oak Lawn Township at about 6:20 p.m. According to investigators, one vehicle crossed the center line and struck another vehicle head-on.
Northern Minnesota dealt with its share of wildfires this year. And there was a time when the first defense against wildfires was a fire tower.
A woman was found dead after a nearly two-hour standoff took place in Crow Wing County Thursday.
A 66-year-old man drowned in Ruth Lake in Emily on Monday, according to the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office.
Oumar Ballo had 18 points, Malik Reneau and Bryson Tucker both scored 16 and Indiana breezed to an 82-67 victory over Minnesota in the Hoosiers' Big Ten Conference opener.
Microsoft 365 users reported being unable to access essential apps Tuesday morning.
The forecast high is 26 on Tuesday, with a mix of sun and clouds. Wednesday will be frigid, with single-digit highs in the afternoon and wind chills as low as minus 20.
The fire has already burned more than 1,674 acres of brush, firefighters said.
The Minnesota Vikings are on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 42-21.
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans produce 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Victory is a feeling Vikings fans know well by now with 11 wins so far this season. It turns out that when the team wins, so do local businesses.
Ramsey County resident Fadel Sakkal, who grew up in Aleppo, says there are both signs of optimism and concern following the end of the Assad family's rule in Syria.
Twin Cities-area strength coach Carl Champion offers expert advice for setting and sticking to fitness goals next year.
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
Authorities say a 17-year-old from central Minnesota died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
A 45-year-old man has pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree drug possession after a task force found fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine at his St. Cloud home.
A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to one year of probation in connection with the 2023 crash that killed Gustavus Adolphus women's hockey player Jones.
Police are searching for a 76-year-old man who went missing last week in Rochester.
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.
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
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 Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.
A federal judge is considering whether a Minnesota law that bans religious tests for colleges that participate in a state program that allows high school students to take college courses for credit is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district's guidance for supporting transgender students.
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
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.
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
While the Brooklyn Park location aims to give to those in need, thieves are taking from them.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is now charged with murder in New York City.
Northern Minnesota authorities say more than 170 animals remain unaccounted for after two people were arrested for felony animal mistreatment last Friday.
UnitedHealth Group is hoping Monday's arrest of a suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance wing, will bring some comfort to those who knew him.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on unrelated charges.
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.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
A pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen nearly two decades ago have fetched $28 million at auction.
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.
Oumar Ballo had 18 points, Malik Reneau and Bryson Tucker both scored 16 and Indiana breezed to an 82-67 victory over Minnesota in the Hoosiers' Big Ten Conference opener.
The Minnesota Vikings are on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 42-21.
Victory is a feeling Vikings fans know well by now with 11 wins so far this season. It turns out that when the team wins, so do local businesses.
Part of Minnesota Frost's success is that so many players, and even some of the coaching staff, are products of the same successful college hockey team: the Minnesota Gophers.
The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $25,000 for using profane language during a media interview.
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.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
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.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
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.
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
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.
Late in the evening, a strong cold front will arrive, bringing light snow with up to an inch of accumulation possible by morning.
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 forecast high is 26 on Tuesday, with a mix of sun and clouds. Wednesday will be frigid, with single-digit highs in the afternoon and wind chills as low as minus 20.
The bitter cold isn't quite here yet, but it will still be a day to bundle up in the Twin Cities.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be cooler before a chance of light snow arrives.
Police have charged a man with killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a dayslong manhunt, the man accused of driving into the Park Tavern patio in St. Louis Park will appear in court and more.
Late in the evening, a strong cold front will arrive, bringing light snow with up to an inch of accumulation possible by morning.
Veterans are invited to an "evening of holiday magic" in St. Croix Falls.
Investigators are working to determine whether the man now charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson acted alone, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The bitter cold isn't quite here yet, but it will still be a day to bundle up in the Twin Cities.