Bright Spot: Eveleth hockey player Katie Johnson making progress in recovery after crash with moose
Katie Johnson is in Colorado doing rehab. She is now moving both of her legs and getting stronger.
Katie Johnson is in Colorado doing rehab. She is now moving both of her legs and getting stronger.
It's rare enough to see moose in Minnesota, and even rarer to crash into one. But that's what happened three weeks ago in the Iron Range, leaving a well-loved teenager in the fight of her life.
The crash happened the evening of Oct. 28. Her friends were waiting for Johnson to join them at a Halloween party. She never showed up, because a moose stepped into Highway 53 and collided with the car she and her boyfriend were in.
Fire crews in Eveleth spent close to 12 hours battling a fire that displaced several people and damaged a building so badly it had to be demolished.
Investigators are looking into what caused a fire that took nearly 12 hours to put out Sunday in northern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is issuing a warning after fake school shooting calls sent at least eight schools into lockdown over the past two days.
Nearly two decades after his death, the family of the late U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone is making sure all Minnesotans can visit his memorial and historic site.
Eveleth is also home to the world's largest hockey stick- which is fitting considering how much success they've had on the ice.
Authorities are asking the public's help in finding a level three sex offender who absconded from a Duluth halfway house earlier this month.
Investigators say that a 60-year-old man was killed Thursday evening in a motorcycle crash in Fayal Township. The crash happened along Highway 53 near County Road 16 at about 8 p.m.
Investigators say it's a miracle that two people survived a plane crash Sunday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
Two men pulling an ice house with a snowmobile had to be rescued Monday after falling through the ice on a lake near Eveleth.
Authorities say a 20-year-old man from Eveleth had to be airlifted to a hospital after a snowmobile crash in St. Louis County Friday night, and alcohol appears to have been a factor.
Pat Forte grew up in hockey country: Eveleth, Minnesota – the home of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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An Eveleth man was found guilty Thursday in the overdose death of a 21-year-old woman in 2013. The St. Louis County Attorney's Office says Bryan Joseph Hodapp, 27, was convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Krystal Wicklund.
Police in northern Minnesota say a 29-year-old man found dead in an Eveleth park died of hypothermia. The body of 29-year-old Kyle Steven Shock was found Thursday morning.
Authorities say a body found in the ruins of an exploded house on northern Minnesota's Iron Range is that of man who went missing hours earlier.
Crews have found a body in the ruins of a house that exploded on northern Minnesota's Iron Range. The St. Louis County sheriff's office says authorities used heavy equipment to excavate the site and uncovered the body of an unknown male in the debris.
An Eveleth man suffered non-life threatening injuries after a collision with a moose on a St. Louis County road, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A 27-year-old Eveleth man faces third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges in connection with the synthetic drug-related death of a Duluth woman in 2013. The St. Louis County Sheriff's office says Bryan Joseph Hodapp is accused of supplying 21-year-old Leann Wicklund with the substance called 25I-NBOMe, a psychedelic synthetic drug, on Aug. 30, 2013.
Head to northern Minnesota for a biking adventure.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding a land auction on Oct. 9. The DNR says plans to offer 30 parcels, all located in northern Minnesota. The parcels range in size from a half acre to 102 acres and offer opportunities for hunting and recreation, as well as cabin and residential development along prime lakeshore.
The summer road trip continues this week with a stop up north. Amelia Santaniello and Mark Rosen hit the road in the Mobile Weather Watcher and headed to the Iron Range town of Biwabik. The Biwabik area is dotted with lakes that used to be old open-pit iron mines.
On Tuesday night's Game 3 of the Wild-versus-Blackhawks series, the Wild reported attendance was a record 19,416. So, Ruth and Greg asked: How does the Wild determine game attendance? "We get a report at the end of the night that tells us how many tickets were sold and that's the number, like every other sports team, we put out," said Wild spokesman Ryan Stanzel.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
Jesse Gerhard's father taught him as a teen to build nice things out of what others thought was trash.
A firefighter was injured in a crash between a firetruck and a minivan in the north metro Thursday afternoon.
Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins beat the Mariners 11-1 to win their fifth consecutive series.
A Minneapolis teenager is accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday, causing a crash involving two other vehicles.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
Jesse Gerhard's father taught him as a teen to build nice things out of what others thought was trash.
A firefighter was injured in a crash between a firetruck and a minivan in the north metro Thursday afternoon.
A Minneapolis teenager is accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday, causing a crash involving two other vehicles.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
Minnesota's highest court has reversed a northern Minnesota man's conviction in a brutal 1986 sexual assault and slaying.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
A former Mayo Clinic resident accused of fatally poisoning his wife last year may have been identifying as a widower before she even died, a new warrant reveals.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature's audit committee have voted to launch a probe of diversity initiatives across state government.
A pair of wedding barns sued the state of Wisconsin on Tuesday seeking to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to get liquor licenses similar to other establishments that host events.
Milwaukee's election leader has been ousted by the mayor in a surprise move that comes just six months before Wisconsin's largest city will be in the spotlight in the presidential swing state.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Anglers will head to Wisconsin this weekend for the state's fishing opener, where they'll get a good idea of how the mild winter will also impact the fish bite during next week's opener in Minnesota.
Andy Coulter died of cancer in March, leaving a hole in the Montevideo community he loved dearly.
Art and spoken word can help break down barriers and allow people to share openly when it comes to tough topics like gun violence.
On Monday, more than 500 people heard Fine Sternberg speak at Hopkins High School for a special assembly commemorating Yom Hashoah, the Jewish day of remembrance for the Holocaust.
Every Monday morning, in a warehouse just outside of town, about 25 volunteers gather to pack food, clothing, medical supplies and even fire protection equipment. Former pastor Lee Schuemann is helping organize.
Dr. Greg Ekbom founded LimbFit, a Christian nonprofit that designs and fits prosthetics and also works side-by-side in hospitals with Ukrainian trauma surgeons.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
The U.S. has paused a shipment of bombs to Israel over its operations in Rafah, and President Joe Biden warns more could be withheld.
Faith leaders and opponents of abortion rights on Wednesday raised concerns about a proposal advancing in the state legislature to put an equal rights constitutional amendment on the ballot in a few years, after the DFL-led House changed its scope this week.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
Owning and protecting a home or a car in Minnesota is getting more expensive.
The amendment, which was heard in a House committee Tuesday, includes a minimum wage pay rate of $1.27 per mile and 49 cents per minute. That committee advanced the bill in an 8-4 vote.
"I don't see any ending for Uber and Lyft other than that they're going to say, 'We're leaving,' and scaring folks from Minnesota," said Eid Ali, the president and founder of the Minnesota Uber and Lyft Drivers Association.
A Minneapolis teenager is accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle near the University of Minnesota campus Sunday, causing a crash involving two other vehicles.
Minnesota's highest court has reversed a northern Minnesota man's conviction in a brutal 1986 sexual assault and slaying.
Carver County deputies James Horvath and Benjamin Sinko both fired their department handguns while responding to a domestic incident on the 7800 block of Harvest Lane shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday.
The youngest person charged in the death of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 10 years in prison.
A former Mayo Clinic resident accused of fatally poisoning his wife last year may have been identifying as a widower before she even died, a new warrant reveals.
Students at North St. Paul High School were lifting each other up as part of Shoe Day — a program by NAMI Minnesota that encourages teens to imagine themselves in each others' shoes.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The Minnesota Nurses Association plans to speak out Monday afternoon against proposed cuts to services at North Memorial hospitals and its clinics.
In an emerging world of artificial intelligence, we've got access to mental health tools with the touch of our fingertips.
Prince fans can add another stop to the list of must-see Twin Cities sites to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain."
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
International superstar Becky G is set to take the stage at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves are back home on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference semifinal series — and tickets aren't cheap.
Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins beat the Mariners 11-1 to win their fifth consecutive series.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has won the NBA's top social justice award for his efforts in helping Minnesota restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated felons.
Tattoo artist JC Stroebel says he was ecstatic after the Wolves won Game 2 against Denver and took to social media.
Blayre Turnbull scored two goals to lead Toronto to a 4-0 win over Minnesota in the first-ever Professional Women's Hockey League playoff game on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby as the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his fourth straight start.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Lisa Pettigrew and Galen Smith about their long covid experience.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Kate Murray with the Minnesota Department of Health and long covid sufferer Shane Hendricks.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Dr. Tanya Melnik about the new M Health Fairview long haul COVID clinic.
For most of us COVID-19 is thankfully in our rearview mirrors. But for some the symptoms still linger, having never lost its grip. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with experts who working to track and treat long COVID.
Major bills have still not been voted on. But the legislative business has slowed because of the controversial return of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was charged last month with felony burglary.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
A summer sausage is apparently what's propelled the Twins to 12 straight victories. So, why are athletes superstitious? Good Question.
Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.
Whether you're a new driver or new to the state, scheduling a driving test in Minnesota can be a bumpy road.
From drama involving Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to now-former Republican Congressman George Santos, we've recently seen the flames of expulsion being fanned.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
After a brief cool-down, temps will rise on Friday, and Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay!
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.
Since the end of April, Minnesota has managed to pick up at least another 2 inches of rain where it's really needed — in far southern, central and northwestern areas of the state.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says he's tracking a largely sunny stretch of weather, with highs flirting with the 80s this Mother's Day.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says Thursday will be a bit cooler, but we'll return to the 70s for Friday and beyond.
Sue Abderholden, Executive Director of NAMI Minnesota talks about how young people are struggling with mental health, and how adults can support them.
Students were lifting each other up at North St. Paul High School.
Jesse Gerhard takes lumber that has already lived its life and makes it new again.
After a brief cool-down, temps will rise on Friday, and Saturday will be a #Top10WxDay!
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