Fourth of July festivities back in full force across the Twin Cities
After a few scaled back years, Fourth of July celebrations were packed with people in Ham Lake and Forest Lake.
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Woman Killed In Head-On Crash In Ham Lake
A woman was killed in a head-on crash in Ham Lake Tuesday evening.
Ham Lake Residents Evacuate Due To Gas Leak
Ham Lake residents were told they could return home after they evacuated on Sunday evening due to a nearby gas leak.
Man Killed In Single-Car Ham Lake Crash
A single-car crash in the north metro Monday afternoon left one man dead.
Jerome Lee Swanson, Of Ham Lake, Charged With Carjacking
A Ham Lake man has been indicted in connection to an armed carjacking that took place in June.
2-Year-Old Boy Airlifted From Ham Lake Pond Dies
A 2-year-old boy who was airlifted to a Minneapolis hospital earlier this month after being found unresponsive in a pond in Ham Lake has died.
Child Airlifted To Hospital After Being Found Unresponsive In Ham Lake Pond
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said the child's condition is unknown.
Anoka County Sheriff's Office Investigates Fatal Crash In Ham Lake
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Ham Lake Friday.
PETA Petitions Ham Lake Mayor To Change City's Name To Yam Lake
Animal rights group PETA is petitioning the mayor of Ham Lake to give the city a more "pig-positive" name.
'We Had To Do Something': Ham Lake, Forest Lake Take Different Approaches To July 4th Celebrations
Despite fireworks cancellations across Minnesota, the Ham Lake City Council voted unanimously to let the show go on at Lion's Park.
Ham Lake To Go Ahead With Traditional Fourth Of July Fireworks Display
The pandemic has taken the sizzle out of many Fourth of July celebrations. But city council members in one town voted unanimously to go ahead with a traditional fireworks display.
Sheriff: 2 Dead In Ham Lake Appears To Be Murder-Suicide
Sheriff's officials say the deaths of two people whose bodies were found at a home in Anoka County appear to be a murder-suicide.
Death Investigation Underway After 2 Found Dead In Ham Lake Home
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is investigating after two people were found dead in Ham Lake Wednesday morning.
Brothers In Ham Lake Make Half A Million Christmas Wreaths Annually
The brothers go through piles and piles of material in just two days, about two semi truckloads' worth.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck In Ham Lake
The pickup truck was attempting a left turn onto Bunker Lake Boulevard, and the motorcycle was moving south along Lexington Avenue when the crash happened.
3 Injured In Motorcycle-Vehicle Crash On Highway 65 In Ham Lake
A crash on southbound Highway 65, south of 181st Ave. NE. in Ham Lake, is closing southbound lanes until around 9 p.m. Monday. The crash is under investigation.
Motorcyclist Dies After Early Morning Crash In Ham Lake
A motorcyclist died early Friday morning in the north metro after going off road and crashing into a parked car.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified As Blaine Teacher
Thirty-three-year-old Daniel Ryan Priess, killed in a Ham Lake motorcycle accident on July 2, has been identified as a teacher, said Kay Villella from the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Priess worked as a German teacher at Blaine High School since 2016 and has taught English-learning classes at Northdale Middle School for the past two summers.
Motorcyclist Killed In Ham Lake Crash With Pickup Truck
Authorities say a 33-year-old man died Tuesday evening when the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a crash with a pickup truck in Anoka County.
Ham Lake Man Reported Missing
David Rickbeil, of Ham Lake, has been reported missing, and Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch is requesting assistance from the public related to his whereabouts.
Charges: Man Without License Was 4 Times Over Legal Alcohol Limit
A St. Paul man faces a felony charge after Ham Lake police say he drove with a blood-alcohol level that was four times the legal limit.
Woman Arrested For Drunk Driving After Crashing In Ham Lake
A 34-year-old woman is accused of driving drunk after crashing into a ditch Friday night in Ham Lake.
Sheriff: Bicyclist Killed In Ham Lake
A female bicyclist has been struck and killed in Ham Lake Wednesday evening, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Help Sought Finding Road Rage Suspect Who Attacked Elderly Driver
Officials in Anoka County are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect following a weekend road rage incident where a driver followed an elderly man to his home and severely beat him.
At Least 3 Fatal Crashes Amid Monday's Freezing Rain, Snow
There were at least three fatal crashes Monday as a winter storm dropped snow and freezing rain on Minnesota roads.
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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
Concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
Next Weather: Warm, muggy Thursday, with isolated storms possible later on
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
U.K. PM Boris Johnson announces resignation after allies quit en masse
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
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Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
Next Weather: Warm, muggy Thursday, with isolated storms possible later on
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
School in Rondo neighborhood gets landscape redesign thanks to group of recent high school grads
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
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Minnesota is a cat state, and Wisconsin a dog state, survey purports
In general, the more populous states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois were all found to be dog states.
Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Next Weather: Warm, muggy Thursday, with isolated storms possible later on
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
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Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
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Bemidji man flees courtroom after being sentenced, police report
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Alexander Robere, of Bemidji, reported to the county courthouse in Detroit Lakes around 2 p.m. to be sentenced on an escape from custody charge for which he had posted bail.
Derek Chauvin to be sentenced on federal charges Thursday: How to watch
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
Teenager critically wounded in St. Paul shooting
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a boy fighting for his life.
4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Wild enter 2022 NHL draft with 2 first round picks
After a disappointing first round playoff exit by the winningest team in franchise history, the cash-strapped Wild will look to add some impactful players in the first round of the NHL draft Thursday.
Wild GM Bill Guerin says Kirill Kaprizov is fine, still in Russia
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Minnesota Wild re-sign defenseman Jake Middleton to 3-year deal
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Minnesota Twins fall to Chicago White Sox 9-8
Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Finding Minnesota
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Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
Humidity levels will stay high on Thursday, and isolated storms are possible starting in the afternoon.
Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
Thursday if off to a warm and muggy start, with isolated isolated storms possible later on.
Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the chances for rain Thursday.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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CBS News MN Morning Update: Go-to "hangry" foods
A.J. Hilton shares the latest headlines, and asks viewers to share the foods they have to eat when they're feeling "hangry."
Friends, family remember teen killed in fireworks accident
Police say Jack Kocur died after handling a firework that is not legal in the state.
U.K's Boris Johnson announces resignation
Done in by a wave of scandals, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that he would step down as leader of the Conservative Party and leave office once a replacement is chosen. Watch his announcement here.
Hamel Rodeo kicks off Thursday
It's time for all the thrills and chills of the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lions Park.
Derek Chauvin's federal sentencing set for Thursday
Today former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced on federal charges for violating George Floyd's civil rights.