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Police in southern Minnesota found a man face-down in a river hours after family members reported him missing.
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Police in southern Minnesota found a man face-down in a river hours after family members reported him missing.
While evaluating the situation, officers noticed unknown chemicals and materials believed to be used for the construction of explosive materials, police said.
A former southern Minnesota police captain faces criminal charges after he allegedly accessing a state database illegally to find personal information about his son.
The Rice County Sheriff's sergeant who struck and killed a woman with his squad car near Morristown in January will not face charges.
The ACLU of Minnesota announced Wednesday it won a $685,000 settlement with the city of Faribault over its housing rental ordinance.
A Minnesota Congressional candidate accused a man of threatening her while she was out campaigning early Tuesday evening in Faribault, and police say they have made contact with the suspect.
"I didn't want to just take the money," Dr. Mohiba Tareen said. "I wanted to do something good with it."
Blown over semis, tornado advisories, hail-covered highways, thunderstorms and snow: Tuesday was certainly a wild weather day.
Strong winds blew over multiple semis on Interstate 35 south of Faribault early Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities in southern Minnesota released dash camera footage showing the moments before a county squad car fatally struck a 52-year-old woman over the weekend.
A Rice County deputy struck and killed a woman with their squad car early Saturday morning in Morristown.
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was taken to the hospital after their squad car was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 35 near Faribault.
A Faribault man is in custody after the Minnesota State Patrol says he took troopers on a high-speed chase in the Twin Cities Tuesday in a stolen vehicle.
Faribault police say they are investigating after two people, a man and woman, were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide Monday evening.
In Faribault, the Cannon River rushes by. As it does, it goes shoulder to shoulder with the Faribault Woolen Mill Company, one of the most iconic buildings in southern Minnesota. It's from here that you get a glimpse into a whole, new world.
John Lauritsen shows us the challenges the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf faces if distance learning continues.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports that the 43-year-old man had tested positive for the novel coronavirus on June 4.
Kathy Heise has been making cotton candy and Pronto Pups at the end of her driveway for five weeks now and plans to stay open until a fair or festival actually opens.
You'll see snowmen in front yards and schoolyards throughout the Minnesota winter -- but Frosty has nothing on what you'll find in Faribault.
Kreger remains in critical condition at HCMC, and the crash is under investigation by the Rice County Sheriff's Office.
A Minnesota woman who came under fire for having too many foxes is now looking to expand her animal sanctuary.
People living in two Faribault homes are lucky to be alive after an Easter Sunday grilling accident.
Transportation officials say Interstate 35 southbound is closed in Faribault due to numerous accidents Wednesday.
The person of interest was identified and is described as approximately 20- years old, standing approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall.
Blizzard conditions last Sunday hid a snowmobile accident that killed Northfield firefighter Chad Van Zuilen.
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar was a guest on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. She shared her award-winning hotdish recipe.
It's a place for fun, a place for focus, and now, the YMCA is a place for financial freedom.
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
There will also be a lot of sun, but it will be less humid than the past few days.
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
It's a place for fun, a place for focus, and now, the YMCA is a place for financial freedom.
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.
The evacuation in Rochester comes nearly a week after an apartment complex in Davenport, Iowa collapsed, injuring at least eight people.
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
More details have been released in a Mankato police chase that led to the discovery of a stabbing victim earlier this week.
On Thursday, officials announced that they had identified the victim as 25-year-old Sabrina Lee Schnoor, and said she died as the result of a single gunshot wound.
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to try to force a northern Wisconsin town to pay for failing to renew access easements on tribal land.
The Republican-controlled budget committee voted along party lines to fund nearly $2.4 billion in building projects statewide, down from the $3.8 billion Evers had asked for.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has raised the gay pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community amid attacks from conservative lawmakers across the country.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Linda Hood has been fighting for dignity, and she got a big win in the latest legislative session.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Biden will speak to the nation for the first time from the Oval Office.
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
If you're buying beef to throw on the grill this weekend, prepare to pay more.
A Carver County woman is promoting internet safety after being assaulted in her own home by a hired hand she found online.
There was a cannabis legalization celebration this week, as Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law. But well before you can buy marijuana at a retail dispensary, you'll be able to grow up to eight plants at home.
Drug use and other crimes have for many become synonymous with the Metro Transit trains and buses over the years, which impacts the safety of those who rely on public transportation, including Minneapolis Public School students.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
Police say they arrested a 31-year-old man around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
The Minneapolis Health Department is working with the community to improve the lives of those living in areas with high levels of environmental pollution.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 24 points and Tiffany Mitchell put back her own miss with 3.0 seconds left to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 80-78 and avoided tying the franchise record for consecutive losses to open a season.
Will Brennan hit the first homer allowed this season by Sonny Gray in the seventh inning and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Jorge Polanco hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and Jhoan Duran finished a combined eight-hitter, helping the Minnesota Twins top the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.
Wisconsin lawmakers have voted to approve spending $2 million to help stage the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
Soon, rebate checks will be going out to 2.5 million Minnesotans as part of a $3 billion tax bill lawmakers passed this session.
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
The Twin Cities are in for another 90-degree day on Sunday.
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.
Sunday will still be hot, but also less humid, and a few isolated storms are possible.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the weekend will remain hot and humid as scattered showers move out on Sunday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says our next storm chance is Monday afternoon.
After a three-year hiatus, the Midwest's biggest single-day festival is back.
The Twin Cities are in for another 90-degree day on Sunday.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had a leadership role in securing the deal. She spoke with Esme Murphy Sunday morning.
Ms. Jean has been teaching at Ascension Catholic for four decades. The die-hard Packers fan got a special message as she heads into retirement.
Linda Hood has been fighting for dignity, and she got a big win in the latest legislative session.