North Dakota woman killed in 4-vehicle crash near Twin Cities
The crash happened on eastbound Interstate 94 in Monticello, Minnesota, around 7:20 p.m., according to the state patrol.
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The crash happened on eastbound Interstate 94 in Monticello, Minnesota, around 7:20 p.m., according to the state patrol.
Four cars heading into the cities rear-ended each other, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
After two days of deliberation, a jury agreed that Derrick Thompson slammed into a car in south Minneapolis in 2023, killing five women just hours before they planned to attend a friend's wedding. WCCO heard from a juror shortly after the guilty verdict was read.
A jury found Derrick Thompson guilty of killing five young women in a high-speed south Minneapolis crash in June of 2023.
The jury is now deliberating in the trial for the alleged driver in a deadly crash that killed five young women in June 2023.
The jury in the trial of a man accused of killing five young women in a crash in south Minneapolis has begun its second day of deliberations.
Tuesday is the fourth day of testimony in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota state representative accused of a deadly crash in south Minneapolis.
Testimony continued Monday in the trial of Derrick Thompson, the man accused of a crash in Minneapolis that killed five people. WCCO’s Elle Mohs shares what the jurors heard.
Testimony continued Monday for the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former lawmaker who is accused of crashing into and killing five young women in 2023.
Testimony continues Monday for the trial of Derrick Thompson, the son of a former lawmaker who is accused of crashing into and killing five young women in 2023.
Thompson faces charges for allegedly killing five people in a high-speed crash in 2023.
Minnesota State Trooper returned to the witness stand Friday morning in the Derrick Thompson trial.
A former Minnesota state trooper has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed a teenage girl and injured five others.
Thompson, the son of a former Minnesota lawmaker, is accused of killing five young women in a 2023 Minneapolis crash.
Jury selection continues in Thompson’s trial on Wednesday.
The son of a former lawmaker who is standing trial for the killing of five young women in a 2023 crash in Minneapolis plans to argue that someone else was behind the wheel, according to court documents.
Derrick Thompson is facing 10 counts of vehicular homicide and five third-degree murder charges.
Prosecutors are facing a major roadblock in the high-profile murder case against a former state lawmaker's son.
A 48-year-old man faces criminal vehicular homicide charges following a crash on Friday night in the Twin Cities that killed 74-year-old Alice Stack.
An Andover woman is mourning the loss of a beloved neighbor and family friend who authorities say lost her life in an alcohol-related crash. Anoka County deputies say the driver may have been trying to race someone home from a bar. WCCO's Jason Rantala shows how she's being remembered.
Alcohol may have been a factor in a crash in St. Paul, Minnesota, that killed one man and put another in the hospital, authorities said.
Authorities say alcohol may have been a factor in a fatal crash in St. Paul.
Investigators say the suspect ran a red light and pushed the victim's SUV roughly 40 yards.
Steven Bailey is accused of driving with a blood alcohol content more than four times the legal limit.
An investigation is underway following a seven-vehicle pileup north of the Twin Cities that killed one and injured multiple others Tuesday.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
The crash happened on eastbound Interstate 94 in Monticello, Minnesota, around 7:20 p.m., according to the state patrol.
The work week will wrap with the return of rain to parts of Minnesota, then the first pop of summer heat and humidity will arrive over the weekend.
Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a rain-shortened game.
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
A planned immigration arrest turned violent in a quiet Bloomington, Minnesota, neighborhood.
They are remembering her for her peerless leadership, sense of humor, institutional knowledge of the Legislature and deep commitment to doing good work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
The couple believed the Federal Trade Commission had contacted them to help them move their life savings over to Bitcoin.
The crash happened on eastbound Interstate 94 in Monticello, Minnesota, around 7:20 p.m., according to the state patrol.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on Wednesday approved next year's operating budget, which features tuition hikes of up to 7.5% and a 7% cut to academic programs.
A man is dead and another is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in northern Minnesota Sunday night.
Neither tornado caused any injuries or fatalities, the National Weather Service said.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive.
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man whose experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
A sea of candles at the Capitol is shining a light during one of the darkest times in Minnesota politics. As the shock of last weekend's assassination turns to sadness, Minnesotans stood together to remember the lives lost. WCCO's Frankie McLister was live from the Capitol as the touching tribute wrapped up Wednesday night.
They are remembering her for her peerless leadership, sense of humor, institutional knowledge of the Legislature and deep commitment to doing good work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
Mark Hortman was killed early Saturday morning along with his wife, state Rep. Melissa Hortman, in a shooting that Gov. Tim Walz called a"political assassination."
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Today, two big developments impacting the LGBTQ+ community. One, a major Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for minors. Another cuts specialized help on the 988 suicide prevention hotline. Jason Rantala shows us the possible impacts here in Minnesota.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
The rush to DMV locations across Minnesota is calming since the REAL ID deadline passed a little more than a month ago, but it remains much busier than usual.
A cyberattack at food distributor United Natural Foods Incorporated has caused problems for its customers, which include Cub Foods, Whole Foods, and some co-ops.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
A planned immigration arrest turned violent in a quiet Bloomington, Minnesota, neighborhood.
The couple believed the Federal Trade Commission had contacted them to help them move their life savings over to Bitcoin.
State Rep. Kristin Bahner said that the man who allegedly killed the top Democrat in the Minnesota House also visited her home early Saturday.
A man is dead and another is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in northern Minnesota Sunday night.
The Twin Cities home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
For many U.S. veterans, fear is spreading over rumors that an executive order signed by President Trump gives VA doctors the right to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats.
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
In a release last month, the Minnesota Department of Health says the state's suicide rate stayed about the same in 2024 when compared to 2023.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Spencer Steer hit a two-run home run and Nick Lodolo allowed two runs on three hits in five innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in a rain-shortened game.
More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Courtney Williams scored 18 of her 20 points in the second half to rally the Minnesota Lynx to a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final with a 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces despite losing Napheesa Collier to a bad back early in the third quarter.
TJ Friedl hit a decisive two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for their third straight win, 6-5 over the Minnesota Twins.
Officials say Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman were targeted because they were public servants.
Amid the horror and senseless violence in the shootings of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses, there are stories of heroism.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
Thousands of state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Heat and humidity will build over the weekend, with highs in the 90s and heat indices over 100.
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 work week will wrap with the return of rain to parts of Minnesota, then the first pop of summer heat and humidity will arrive over the weekend.
The work week will wrap with the return of rain to parts of Minnesota, then the first pop of summer heat and humidity will arrive over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be quiet tonight before our last comfortable day for the next few days
The U.S. is observing Juneteenth with plenty of ways to celebrate, President Trump is weighing whether the U.S. will formally join Israel in attacking Iran and more.
Heat and humidity will build over the weekend, with highs in the 90s and heat indices over 100.
Minnesota has greenlit the state's first cannabis business license.
Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol to pay their respects to the Hortmans, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will soon have another tool to help end veteran homelessness.