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The Minnesota State Patrol said at least one person died in a crash on a southwestern Minnesota highway Thursday morning.
The Minnesota State Patrol says if you feel the need to speed, you will get ticketed. One driver managed to take that to another level over the weekend.
An 11-year-old boy was critically hurt and four others were injured after a vehicle hit a semi-truck head-on near Paynesville Wednesday morning.
Approximately 70 to 100 homes were being evacuated in the area Friday morning.
A tanker truck filled with a hazardous chemical has crashed outside of a west-central Minnesota town, but has yet to prompt an evacuation.
A 19-month-old boy was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash near Cold Spring, authorities say.
Seven people have died in the last two years in accidents on Highway 23 in Foley, just east of St. Cloud.
A husband and wife who were hit and killed on a Kandiyohi County road following a crash Wednesday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says 71-year-old Glenyce Gulbranson was driving a Volvo station wagon that collided with a Chevy Impala at the intersection of Highway 23 and North Shore Drive near Spicer just before 7:30 p.m.
A 70-year-old driver was killed after they pulled out in front of a semi truck in Stearns County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash happened Thursday afternoon along County Road 67 at about 5:30 p.m.
A 23-year-old man was killed after rear-ending a dump truck in Stearns County late Monday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened along Highway 23 near County Road 12 after 5:30 p.m.
One person is dead after colliding with a semi-truck, head-on in Yellow Medicine County Friday morning.
A St. Cloud man was arrested early Saturday after he led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car. According to the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, around 1:50 a.m. officers attempted to stop a 2006 Saturn as it entered the city of Spicer for driving at speeds greater than 70 mph on southbound Highway 23.
The State Patrol says a 91-year-old man died Saturday after a two-car crash in southwestern Minnesota.
At least one person is dead in a rollover crash Saturday in Marshall. The crash happened at about 11:04 a.m. on Highway 23 at Saratoga Street. The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating.
A motorcyclist from Rice is dead after a crash in Stearns County early Tuesday evening, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash happened at about 6:48 p.m. on Highway 23 at County Road 123 in Paynesville.
An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after the truck she was riding in was broadsided by a semi in Pine County. The girl's mother, who was driving the truck, and 11-year-old brother were also hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
Police in southwestern Minnesota were involved in a pursuit of two suspects in an assault case that ended just before the South Dakota border. According to the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff's Office, Devin Donald Hexum, 21, and Derek Michael Hexum, 19, were being pursued by police for over 45 minutes.
The young girl nearly hit by a semi truck that illegally passed a school bus late last week said she's still shaken up from the incident. Sixth grader Alexis Schwartz said she's trying to keep her mind off last Friday's incident. "The semi came out of nowhere, almost like, just scared the heck out of me," she said.
The semi-truck driver who almost hit a sixth grader while illegally passing a school bus last week made contact with law enforcement officials just hours after authorities asked the public to help find out who was behind the wheel.
The Minnesota State Patrol says they are investigating a fatal crash that happened near Milaca Tuesday morning. Few details were immediately available, but the crash happened along Highway 23 at 127th Avenue, about a mile to the west of the city's elementary and high schools.
Pine County authorities say a 12-year-old Good Samaritan discovered and helped a 1-year-old girl walking in the traffic lane of State Highway 23 on Wednesday in Sandstone, Minn.
The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill to rename a portion of State Highway 23 after slain Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker.
Light snow and gusty northwest winds have created dangerous driving conditions throughout west central Minnesota.
A Minnesota police officer killed in the line of duty could soon be remembered with a stretch of highway named in his honor.
"I'm honestly so proud to be a part of the group of Minnesotans representing our country at the games," said Greta Myers, who recently punched her ticket to the Olympics.
"I'm a citizen and I'm very scared to be here," said Feben Ghilagaber, who has worked at the airport as a server for more than 20 years.
According to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, nearly 60% of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.
Off-duty police officers in the Twin Cities have been "targeted" by federal agents looking for proof of U.S. citizenship, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said Tuesday.
Walz's office was served subpoenas along with the offices of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, nearly 60% of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.
Off-duty police officers in the Twin Cities have been "targeted" by federal agents looking for proof of U.S. citizenship, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said Tuesday.
Walz's office was served subpoenas along with the offices of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
Faith leaders held a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, newly-elected St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her and others have been subpoenaed in a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers.
Walz's office was served subpoenas along with the offices of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
Faith leaders held a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
A 76-year-old man is believed to be dead after a fire north of Duluth, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
The Department of Justice is investigating local protesters who disrupted a St. Paul church service on Sunday. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle heard from some of those people today.
The Justice Department served federal subpoenas today to Minnesota officials. That includes the Governor and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who the DOJ is investigating over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents. Our Caroline Cummings is at the capitol with what we know about what the federal government is seeking.
Over the weekend, ICE brought an American citizen out of his home in his underwear in frigid temperatures. Conor Wright is hearing from that man, and from a family friend: the mayor of St. Paul.
According to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, nearly 60% of the state's total labor force and employment growth came from foreign-born workers from 2019 to 2023.
WCCO has been reporting on Minnesota businesses that are closing, or have empty dining rooms, due to ICE activity amid Operation Metro Surge Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains why Minnesota is different than other states when it comes to the immigrant workforce.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Kristi Noem says DHS has arrested 3,000 "criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists and incredibly dangerous individuals" in the past six weeks. Among those people is a couple who have called Minnesota home since 1999. WCCO spoke with the three daughters they left behind, who are now fighting to get their parents back home.
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
"I'm honestly so proud to be a part of the group of Minnesotans representing our country at the games," said Greta Myers, who recently punched her ticket to the Olympics.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
Marcus Foligno had his first NHL hat trick to double his season goals total, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Monday night.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Minnesota Gophers rallied on Sunday after a fall on stage to win first in D1A pom for the fourth season in a row. This was the program's 24th national title.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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 meteorologist Chris Shaffer says light snow will pass through tonight, but we don't drop below zero.
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.
Light snow passes through parts of Minnesota Tuesday night, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
After a high near 7 on Thursday, the temperatures tumble. An extreme cold watch is in play from 9 p.m. Thursday until noon on Saturday, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
It's a colder-than-average week in Minnesota, and some light snow is expected to the south.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says light snow will pass through tonight, but we don't drop below zero.
Lutsen Ski Resort is known for great runs and great views of Lake Superior. But it might not be a view you'd want to enjoy for five hours, stuck on a ski lift. Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Jeff Wagner talked to some of those stuck skiers and shows us the stunning save.
The Department of Justice is investigating local protesters who disrupted a St. Paul church service on Sunday. Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle heard from some of those people today.
The Justice Department served federal subpoenas today to Minnesota officials. That includes the Governor and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who the DOJ is investigating over an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration agents. Our Caroline Cummings is at the capitol with what we know about what the federal government is seeking.
Over the weekend, ICE brought an American citizen out of his home in his underwear in frigid temperatures. Conor Wright is hearing from that man, and from a family friend: the mayor of St. Paul.