Community members lead search for pets trapped in Helix fire
More than a half dozen have been rescued since Saturday, according to Jessica Proskin, who lives near the complex and has visited daily since.
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More than a half dozen have been rescued since Saturday, according to Jessica Proskin, who lives near the complex and has visited daily since.
It was a devastating day when flames tore through the roof of an apartment building in St. Louis Park. But today, we're seeing rescues from the rubble. Pets are being pulled from the wreckage alive. As Adam Duxter reports, some aren't stopping until every animal is found.
Families are grappling with unimaginable loss after a devastating fire tore through the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Families are grappling with unimaginable loss after a devastating fire tore through the Helix Apartments.
Families are now left with no place to live after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in St. Louis Park on Friday. Crews had the blaze under control after fighting it for hours in the heat. Ubah Ali reports.
More and more resources are pouring into Ely and the surrounding area to help fight wildfires in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Officials say the blazes could be burning for months. WCCO's Conor Wight reports from Ely.
Crews worked to put out a large fire at the Helix Apartments in St. Louis Park on Friday evening. Multiple fire trucks were dousing the complex located at 7500 Highway 7.
Around 90 apartment units are damaged after a massive fire at a complex in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Friday, according to city officials.
Just north of Minnesota's border with Canada, a dream wilderness adventure turned into a fight against time. Ubah Ali details the multi-national effort to bring 11 teenage campers and four guides to safety after they faced the fires in Canada.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a mandatory, closure and evacuation in place for the million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area, forcing tour groups, many with children to get out immediately.
State authorities are now leading the investigation into a house fire and stand-off that turned deadly in the south metro.
Firefighters are working to put out a blaze at a church in Rosemount, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon.
A garage and car are destroyed after a fire at a home on the 5300 block of Girard Avenue North in Brooklyn Center on Monday evening, according to city officials.
Wildfires are burning through northern Minnesota, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, as crews race to stop them from spreading. For outfitters, the blazes are hitting at the worst time.
The Minneapolis Fire Department is investigating after a fire at Jakeeno's Pizza and Pasta that happened early Saturday morning.
People in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness won't be able to have a campfire beginning Saturday due to "continued dry conditions" in northern Minnesota, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The Hopkins Fire Department responded to reports of a possible structure fire on the 300 block of Jackson Avenue North at approximately 11:49 p.m.
Seven people are without a permanent home and multiple pets are dead after a fire in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Friday morning, according to the city's fire department.
In a matter of minutes, a storage shed at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota, went up in flames early Tuesday.
Caught on camera: A roaring fire, burning through a key part of a family's business, in a matter of minutes. It happened at Crow River Winery in Hutchinson overnight. WCCO's Adam Duxter shares what the owners are up against now.
Prosecutors allege a 35-year-old man intentionally set fire to his former girlfriend's Cambridge, Minnesota, home while her husband, a Marine veteran, and his service dog were inside.
Prosecutors say a 35-year-old Shoreview man set his ex-girlfriends home on fire. Her current husband is a veteran. He and his service dog were inside when it happened. Jason Rantala shows us how authorities nabbed their man.
Tyler Walter Edwards pleaded guilty in April to second-degree unintentional murder for the July 25, 2024, death of Maxton Keith Gudowski.
Authorities are investigating what caused a deadly fire in central Minnesota early Sunday morning.
Investigators are still trying to find the cause of a deadly fire in western Minnesota from this weekend.
Police north of the Twin Cities are investigating a crash that seriously injured a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and another driver Sunday afternoon.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed in western Wisconsin early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
The break-in attempts have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to doors and windows, and are raising concerns about safety for parishioners, Spencer Howe said.
Rookie Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever.
The break-in attempts have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to doors and windows, and are raising concerns about safety for parishioners, Spencer Howe said.
Two teenagers were arrested Saturday afternoon in connection with an attempted carjacking at gunpoint in south Minneapolis.
The shooting happened on the 300 block of Washington Avenue just after 2 a.m., according to the police department.
A man who introduced himself as Beekey said that he was directed to the encampment when he got out of jail about two and a half months ago. He said that this stint behind bars meant that he lost his housing. He's concerned about where he'd end up without the encampment.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Haitian migrants are their next target for deportations. The Trump Administration ended Temporary Protected Status for the demographic earlier this week.
Police north of the Twin Cities are investigating a crash that seriously injured a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and another driver Sunday afternoon.
Officers observed a 3-foot-long, 5-inch-wide piece of thick, clear plastic set in the grass next to the man's residence, which abuts Goodview Park. Approximately 40 3-inch screws were sticking up from the plastic, with each screw placed about an inch apart.
A Rochester, Minnesota, woman who was found guilty of disorderly conduct after she called a child racial slurs at a playground is appealing the jury's decision, according to a court document filed Thursday.
Communities across Minnesota saw impressive rainfall totals on Friday as wet weather crawled across the state.
Creeping bellflower is pretty, purple and a problem. It's spreading across Minnesota, and stopping it is easier said than done.
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed in western Wisconsin early Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department, Bryce Jungbluth, 27, suffered a medical emergency after his shift on July 26.
A judge sided with the Wisconsin Elections Commission Wednesday, ruling that state law does not allow absentee voters to change their ballot after it has been returned — a setback for Democrats amid a scrambled governor's primary field.
Barnes withdrew from the Democratic primary less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 election, on the same day a newspaper reported it had asked him about allegations of inappropriate behavior reviewed by the state party.
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.
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.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Minnesota's state family leave premium rate will not increase in 2027, officials announced on Friday.
Minnesota's ban on AI nudification became law yesterday and Elon Musk isn't happy about it. Musk sued, claiming free speech violations, but on Friday lost a bid to keep the law from going into place. A federal court hearing is now set for later this month. Esme Murphy spoke with Minnesota Sen. Erin Maye Quade, who is fighting to keep the law in place.
Last week, we learned that St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry had filed a complaint with the city Attorney's office against Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment. In a letter, the Chief's Attorney alleges that Mayor Her had sent “inappropriate, and indeed, unlawful text messages” to city staffers. Since then, more allegations have surfaced, including Mayor Her's alleged comments about a Deputy Chief's breasts, as well as photoshopped images of city staffers including police officers. Mayor Her released this statement saying in part-- "I recognize that some of my attempts at humor fell short of the standard I expect of myself.” To help sort out what we know, Esme Murphy spoke earlier this morning with Hamline Law Professor David Schultz.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
The break-in attempts have caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to doors and windows, and are raising concerns about safety for parishioners, Spencer Howe said.
Officers observed a 3-foot-long, 5-inch-wide piece of thick, clear plastic set in the grass next to the man's residence, which abuts Goodview Park. Approximately 40 3-inch screws were sticking up from the plastic, with each screw placed about an inch apart.
Two teenagers were arrested Saturday afternoon in connection with an attempted carjacking at gunpoint in south Minneapolis.
The shooting happened on the 300 block of Washington Avenue just after 2 a.m., according to the police department.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Researchers are studying whether GLP-1s could help veterans living with alcohol use disorder. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is one of 18 VA sites across the United States participating in the new clinical trial testing semaglutide as a potential treatment for AUD.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The CDC will not renew a federal grant that provided the Aliveness Project roughly $450,000 a year for HIV testing, PrEP referrals and community outreach across Minnesota.
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
There are new accusations surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant in Minnesota. An attorney says lead migration from Gopher Resource in Eagan poisoned some kids connected to workers.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
WWE's SummerSlam will have two nights of bouts and matches inside U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday and Sunday. But before that, SummerSlam is setting up shop inside the Minneapolis Convention Center.
It's another action-packed weekend in Minnesota, with wrestling, county fairs, beagle races and more on the schedule.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Rookie Olivia Miles spearheaded an efficient offense with 28 points, Courtney Williams added 27, and the Minnesota Lynx won their 10th-straight game with a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever.
A crowd of supporters and critics of Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham's stance on transgender participation in women's sports gathered around and inside Target Center as the Fever faced the Lynx in Minnesota.
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Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on a groundout to first base from Cal Raleigh, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Anders Dreyer scored from the penalty spot in the 64th minute as San Diego FC drew Minnesota United 1-1 on Saturday.
Kelci Stringer has made a life mission out of heat safety after her husband Korey Stringer died in 2001 from heat stroke suffered during training camp in Minnesota.
While the law is in effect, this issue is not over. The judge has set a preliminary injunction hearing for Aug. 19.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Among his critics: Minneapolis City Council Vice President Jamal Osman.
Earlier this month, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher prompted backlash when he said the Twin Cities has a Somali youth gang violence problem. Fletcher played videos of what he said were Somali gunfights at a July 7 news conference and on his "Live on Patrol" Facebook page, which has over 140,000 followers.
In the past few years, one of Minnesota's fiercest primary battles has been in the 5th Congressional District, which has been held since 2018 by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Secretary of State Steve Simon says federal observers at the Aug. 11 primary will most likely be Justice Department attorneys, not immigration or border enforcement agents.
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.
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.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The issue is a major talking point ahead of the midterm elections. Do gas prices actually impact elections?
The U.S. House just voted to make daylight saving time permanent. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how that could impact Minnesota and why our last attempt at getting rid of it failed.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
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.
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WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner has the latest weather report.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says it'll be a pleasant day with highs in the mid 80s and plenty of sunshine.
Sunday will be breezy, with low humidity and temperatures in the 80s.
We have a string of 80-degree days in our future. Sunday will feel similar to today, with a bit more breeze. Meteorologist Adam Del Rossor shares how long 80-degree temperatures will last and shares when we could see some rain.
The Vikings are in a much deeper situation this training camp than last at the linebacker position. But the centerpiece still remains: Eden Prairie native Blake Cashman.
A couple planning to buy a historic house in Northeast Minneapolis says they have succeeded.
Police say two teenagers were arrested after trying to steal a car at gunpoint.
The man sentenced for killing Mark and Melissa Hortman will make an appearance in Hennepin County District court.
In just the past several weeks.. a Minneapolis pastor says his church and surrounding buildings have fallen victim to more than a dozen attempted break-ins. But what he says the thieves are actually after is part of an online trend. As Jason Rantala found out, whether they get in our not, the damage is adding up.