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Three years after Jayme Closs escaped from the kidnapper who killed her parents, WCCO goes back to Barron, Wisconsin. It's a town now dedicated to protecting Jayme, while holding onto the message of hope that brought her home.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice released the case file involving the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and murder of her parents Friday afternoon.
The man who kidnapped Jayme Closs and killed her parents got into a fight in a New Mexico prison with an inmate who asked about the case.
This week marks one year since Jayme Closs was kidnapped and her parents were murdered in their western Wisconsin home.
Tuesday will mark one year since a small town in western Wisconsin tirelessly searched for a missing teenager who eventually saved herself. Jayme Closs was kidnapped from her home in Barron in the early morning hours of Oct. 15 last year.
The home where so much heartbreak happened for one Wisconsin family was torn down Tuesday.
Earlier this month, Jake Patterson was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole for kidnapping Jayme Closs after killing both her parents.
Jake Patterson, the man convicted of kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for parole.
Jake Patterson is expected to appear at a hearing to be sentenced for murder and kidnapping on Friday, and the community is calling for prayers for Jayme Closs and her late parents, James and Denise Closs.
It was the most public appearance to date for Closs, who escaped her kidnapper in January after being held captive in a remote northwestern Wisconsin cabin for three months.
The community of Barron, Wisconsin continues to show support for Jayme Closs. A man kidnapped the 13-year-old after killing her parents last year. Closs was able to escape after being held captive for nearly three months. She now lives with her aunt and uncle.
Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said that it was an administrative decision and it did not come as a result of any sort of threats or incidents.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart says she's "grateful" that Jayme Closs won't have to go through the ordeal of a trial after the man accused of abducting her and killing her parents pleaded guilty in court.
The man accused of kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents pleaded guilty to those crimes before a judge Wednesday afternoon.
The past six months have rocked the community of Barron to its core. There is no happy ending to all they've been through, but on Wednesday there is some relief.
Jake Patterson, the Wisconsin man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents, will appear before a judge Wednesday afternoon.
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to make January 10 "National Abduction Survivor's Awareness Day."
On Friday night, Elizabeth Smart spoke to a crowd of hundreds at Barron High School on how to move forward after the unimaginable.
Five months ago this Friday, Jayme Closs was kidnapped from her home in Barron, Wisconsin after both her parents were killed.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart is hosting a community meeting in Jayme Closs' hometown on Friday.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart is planning to host a community meeting in Jayme Closs' hometown.
Clad in an orange prison jumpsuit, accused murderer and kidnapper Jake Patterson appeared for the first time before a judge in person, his father and siblings and the family of Jayme Closs on Wednesday morning in Barron County Court.
The people of Barron are still rejoicing after welcoming Jayme Closs home three weeks ago.
An arraignment date was set Wednesday for Jake Patterson, the Wisconsin man charged with kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents. Patterson appeared in court for a preliminary hearing. His attorney's decided to waive the hearing, and judge set an arraignment date of March 27.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
A man who law enforcement say was armed with a large knife when a deputy shot him in Monticello, Minnesota, now faces charges.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Police said this is the city's 13th homicide of the year.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Police said this is the city's 13th homicide of the year.
CrowBar also includes pieces salvaged from restaurants and bars long gone, including doors from the iconic Palmer's Bar.
Hola Arepa in Minneapolis was heading into dinner rush Wednesday night, when two plain-clothed individuals entered the restaurant, saying they're from the Department of Homeland Security.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
An investigation is underway after a police pursuit ended in a shootout near the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to police.
Out of the 1,500 men on his ship, Del Thielke was the only one selected to be aboard the USS Missouri when the peace treaty was signed.
The owner of the historic Lutsen Resort on Minnesota's North Shore has been charged with arson and insurance fraud more than a year after a fire destroyed the resort's lodge.
Minnesota will see a higher-than-expected surplus for this current budget, but is expected to see a deficit in the future due to spending outpacing revenues, according to state budget experts.
Police in Duluth, Minnesota, say a mountain lion has been spotted in the city recently.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
River Falls hosts St. John's this weekend in round three of the NCAA tournament.
Bodycam video captured a sheriff's deputy in Racine County, Wisconsin, saving the life of a little girl from a house fire that killed her mother and the family dog earlier this week.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
A Democrat who served four years as Wisconsin's lieutenant governor and narrowly lost a 2022 U.S. Senate bid is running for governor in the battleground state.
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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.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
Minneapolis City Council leaders are set to roll out what they’re calling a “people-centred budget."
Minnesota's state budget could go from boom to bust. A new forecast shows a $2.5 billion surplus for the current budget but a $3 billion deficit in the next one. WCCO's Caroline Cummings explains the drop and how it could impact you.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
Trump's comments, presented without evidence, have shaken people like Salman Fiqy, who saw an opportunity for the GOP to gain further ground in the Somali community.
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The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
A man who law enforcement say was armed with a large knife when a deputy shot him in Monticello, Minnesota, now faces charges.
Police said this is the city's 13th homicide of the year.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
A former Minneapolis elementary school teacher was sentenced to 10 years for possessing child sexual abuse material and soliciting a minor to engage in sexual conduct.
The owner of the historic Lutsen Resort on Minnesota's North Shore has been charged with arson and insurance fraud more than a year after a fire destroyed the resort's lodge.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Cases always rise in colder months, with the use of furnaces and people working on gas motors in closed garages.
A jury has awarded an Iowa woman a $19.8 million verdict against the Mayo Clinic and a colorectal surgeon in a lawsuit brought in Minnesota courts, according to her attorneys.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The yellow childhood home of the Purple One is abandoned and in need of some TLC, despite the City of Minneapolis recently granting it landmark status.
Legendary rock 'n roll band Guns N' Roses is hitting the road again next year and will make a stop in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
More than 20 years after its theatrical release, the movie "The Notebook" is still stealing hearts with a romance for the ages. The classic love story is now a hit Broadway musical taking the stage in St. Paul.
River Falls hosts St. John's this weekend in round three of the NCAA tournament.
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Cade Tyson had 17 points and eight rebounds to help Minnesota upset No. 22 Indiana 73-64 on Wednesday in the Big Ten debut for both head coaches, the Gophers' Niko Medved and the Hoosiers' Darian DeVries.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesota lawmakers and small businesses are scrambling to get a piece of new federal legislation overturned that they say would eliminate Minnesota's hemp industry.
A new federal law threatens the hemp industry that Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says provides 2,700 Minnesota jobs and has generated $16 million in taxes for the state through nine months in 2025.
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."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
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As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Many commuters know the Interstate 394 and Interstate 94 interchange seems to back up almost every afternoon. And you face the choice: should you wait in the back of the line or try to get closer and swoop in?
According to the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association, 50% of their farms open before Thanksgiving, which used to be unheard of.
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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.
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Another Arctic high slides in Saturday, dropping temps again for the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports.
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.
A weak clipper could bring around an inch of snow to the metro and southern part of the state in the morning and afternoon.
The weak clipper could bring around an inch of snow to the metro and southern part of the state in the morning and afternoon. The sytsem should move out by dusk.
The Twin Cities and southern Minnesota could see some light snow showers Friday, and temperatures will climb after Thursday's frigidity.
Another Arctic high slides in Saturday, dropping temps again for the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso reports.
Pantone said "cloud dancer" is intended to be representative of a clean slate. The reaction online drew attention to its lack of pop, with others inferring political meanings.
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