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One person died in a crash with a semi truck in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by two vehicles and killed early Thursday morning outside of Winona, Minnesota, after she crashed her vehicle into a ditch and stepped out onto the roadway.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday morning just southeast of Rochester, Minnesota.
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
Melody Little, 24 of West St. Paul, and Jordan Weiland, a 20-year-old from White Bear Lake, are each charged with two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Thompson learned his fate on Thursday morning for crashing into a car with five young women inside in 2023.
An 82-year-old man was killed in a UTV crash on Tuesday afternoon in southern Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol did not say how many were killed or hurt in the crash in Cottonwood Township, but categorized it as fatal.
An Edina family is still trying to make sense of the sudden loss of their teenage son. Investigators said 18-year-old Finn Cronin was a passenger in a car involved in a street racing crash in Eagan last month.
A mother and father in Edina are still trying to make sense of the sudden loss of their teenage son. Investigators say he was a passenger in a car involved in this street racing crash. Jason Rantala explains how he'll be remembered.
A man killed in an accident at a local county fair is being remembered for being a dedicated husband and hard worker.
A 43-year-old woman was killed late Wednesday afternoon in a crash in the east Twin Cities metro, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
A motorist was killed in a crash between a Toyota Prius and a Ford F-450 truck on Friday afternoon in central Minnesota.
Just before midnight on July 3, St. Cloud police say two men in a Lyft were hit and killed by a driver running from police.
Police say two men were killed by a driver who ditched a gun and ran from a traffic stop. Tonight, we're learning more about the lives lost in that crash one week ago. Frankie McLister has their story.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
Two men were killed in a head-on crash in western Wisconsin early Friday morning, authorities said.
The suspect driver, a 26-year-old Sauk Rapids man, is hospitalized in critical condition.
A 63-year-old man is dead and four others are hurt following a crash involving two pick-up trucks on Wednesday evening near Hinckley, Minnesota.
Police say preliminary information indicates the boys ran a stop sign before the crash.
Police say preliminary information indicates the boys ran a stop sign before the crash.
A 34-year-old Minnesota mother is dead, and her husband and five children are recovering after a crash on Friday evening near their home north of Lake Mille Lacs.
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.
A bicyclist is dead after being struck by a Metro Transit Blue Line train in south Minneapolis, officials say.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced that it has declined to file felony charges related to an incident involving far-right instigator and pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang at Minneapolis City Hall.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A 22-year-old White Bear Township, Minnesota, man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman north of the Twin Cities last fall.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced that it has declined to file felony charges related to an incident involving far-right instigator and pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang at Minneapolis City Hall.
A 22-year-old White Bear Township, Minnesota, man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman north of the Twin Cities last fall.
Law enforcement has released an extensive report on the response and investigation into last year's deadly attack at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Minnesota is facing its worst drought conditions in five years, experts say. About 88% of the state is either experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
Here's everything you need to know about ticket prices, getting to the fair, saving money at the fair and the new State Fair foods.
Minnesota is facing its worst drought conditions in five years, experts say. About 88% of the state is either experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
Minnesota's Iron Range has a history of iron ore mining dating back to the 1880s. But renewed conversations about copper-nickel mining in the area are fueling debate up north and beyond. Neighbors in the Ely area are navigating the divisive issue while staying largely united.
A Michigan child is in the hospital after being run over by a lawn mower in central Minnesota Friday afternoon.
A Pennsylvania man is accused of causing a fatal crash on a northern Minnesota highway last week by swerving his semi into a motorcycle and pushing it into a cable barrier.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says it received a report of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 2 and County Road 33 in Roseville Township just before 2 p.m. Saturday.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
A judge is expected to make a ruling Tuesday in Minnesota's lawsuit against Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the extradition of Christian Castro, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis earlier this year in Minneapolis.
Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and the State of Minnesota could be heading to court after he requested a recount in the GOP primary election for Minnesota's governor.
Social Security is back in the headlines because of concerns about long-term funding. But don't let scary headlines drive your claiming decision, according to Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released nearly 700 documents Wednesday in his office's investigation into Fleet Farm, alleging the company "ignored an internal warning" about selling firearms to a "straw buyer."
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced that it has declined to file felony charges related to an incident involving far-right instigator and pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist Jake Lang at Minneapolis City Hall.
A 22-year-old White Bear Township, Minnesota, man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman north of the Twin Cities last fall.
Law enforcement has released an extensive report on the response and investigation into last year's deadly attack at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
A Pennsylvania man is accused of causing a fatal crash on a northern Minnesota highway last week by swerving his semi into a motorcycle and pushing it into a cable barrier.
Police are investigating two weekend stabbings that occurred in Minneapolis early Sunday: one inside a popular North Loop bar, and one at a northside after-hours club.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
The "We Give Blood" drive will kick off this week. It's a competition between the 18 Big Ten Schools to see who can donate the most blood.
Hospice nurses who work for Minnesota-based Allina Health have voted to authorize a seven-day unfair labor practice strike, the union representing them said on Monday.
Could you have a life-saving kidney? A Minnesota woman with end-stage renal disease says she needs one.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Hairball, an '80s rock 'n' roll tribute band, will replace the Rod Stewart show at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand that was slated for Sept. 1.
The Renaissance Festival, county fairs, Picklefest and Potato Days — there's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6.
The eligibility chaos across college football has complicated the competition at Minnesota for the place kicking job.
Last week was a whirlwind for Kenny Dyson. Going from street clothes to an NFL practice jersey, and then to a preseason game in less than seven days.
The "We Give Blood" drive will kick off this week. It's a competition between the 18 Big Ten Schools to see who can donate the most blood.
The Minnesota Twins Fantasy Camp is an in-person version of fantasy baseball. Meet a group of women who participated in the program.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
While our summer has been dry, many can't say the same for their nose or eyes. Ragweed allergies are picking up steam.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Highs will reach into the mid-80s as more storms redevelop Tuesday afternoon and evening, mainly along and east of Interstate 35 into western Wisconsin, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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 reach into the mid-80s as more storms redevelop Tuesday afternoon and evening, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
A few showers and storms Tuesday morning will mainly affect central and western Minnesota, with activity weakening as it moves east.
A few showers and storms Tuesday morning will mainly affect central and western Minnesota, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds are buzzing Tuesday with just 48 hours left until opening day.
Highs will reach into the mid-80s as more storms redevelop Tuesday afternoon and evening, mainly along and east of Interstate 35 into western Wisconsin, says meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
A judge is expected to make a ruling Tuesday in Minnesota's lawsuit against Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the extradition of Christian Castro, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis earlier this year in Minneapolis.
Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and the State of Minnesota could be heading to court after he requested a recount in the GOP primary election for Minnesota's governor.
Before you head to the Great Minnesota Get-Together, WCCO Lifestyle Contributor Jasmine Stringer shares smart ways to plan your day to save money, skip the lines and thwart your FOMO fears.