1881 Lake Michigan shipwreck found intact with crew's possessions
Trinidad sank about 10 miles off the coast of Algoma, "taking all the crew's possessions and the captain's pet Newfoundland dog with her," historians said.
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Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 found intact, miles off Wisconsin coastline
Shipwreck hunters have discovered the intact remains of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 and is so well-preserved it still contains the crew's long-ago possessions in its final resting spot miles from Wisconsin's coastline.
SS Badger, ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan, out for season after ramp system damaged
The operators of a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin say it is out of service for the rest of the season after its ramp system was damaged in July.
Dad who survived 9/11 drowns while helping child in Lake Michigan
Luke Laidley jumped into the lake to help at least one child who had fallen off a raft being pulled by the boat, witnesses said.
Coast Guard, Others Search For Missing Swimmer In Milwaukee
The search in Lake Michigan for a missing swimmer off the shore of a Milwaukee suburb has turned into a recovery mission.
U.S., Canada Discuss Cooperation On Stopping Asian Carp
U.S. states and Canadian provinces in the Great Lakes region are looking for ways to cooperate on preventing Asian carp from reaching Lake Michigan.
Update: Illinois Woman Dead, Husband Lost After Lake Michigan Dive
Authorities say one diver is dead and another missing after a diving incident on Lake Michigan near South Milwaukee. Petty Officer Gavin Shepherd says the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a dive boat at 2 p.m. Friday about 17 miles (27 kilometers) east-southeast of Milwaukee for a call that a person had surfaced and was unresponsive.
Asian Carp DNA Found In Chicago Area Near Lake Michigan
Officials say genetic material from Asian carp has been detected near Lake Michigan, but a follow-up search turned up none of the invasive fish. Most of the 401 water samples were negative, but six registered DNA hits for silver or bighead carp in Lake Calumet, a few miles from Lake Michigan.
5 Must-See Cities On Your Midwest Road Trip
A profile of the five must-see cities on a road trip through the Midwest
Coast Guard Advises Caution On Northern Great Lakes Ice
Rain, winds and above-freezing temperatures are in the forecast for this weekend. Those conditions are expected to bring melting and weakening ice in the Great Lakes region.
Best Backpacking Trails In The Continental US
A brief profile of five of the best backtracking trails in the continental United States
Crews Find Asian Carp Creeping Closer To Lake Michigan
Federal crews have discovered two Asian carp in the Illinois River, 12 miles closer to Lake Michigan than where others of that size previously were seen.
Gwen Jorgensen Wins Chicago Triathlon To Take World Title
Gwen Jorgensen won the ITU World Triathlon Series' Grand Final on Friday for her second straight season championship. Jorgensen, from St. Paul, Minnesota, has won 12 straight events. She finished the 1,500-meter swim in Lake Michigan, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run in 1 hour, 55 minutes, 36 seconds, rallying from 17th after the bike leg.
A 48 Hour Guide To Chicago
A practical travel guide for the best lodging, dining, transportation and attractions in Chicago, especially for travelers who have just 48 hours to visit America's third largest city.
Man Goes Overboard, Dies While Sailing On Lake Michigan
Authorities say a Wisconsin man has died after he went overboard while sailing on Lake Michigan. The Racine County Sheriff's Office says it got a call around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday about a vessel in distress on the lake.
Best Waterfront Destinations In The US
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
Beautiful Ice Caves Form On Lake Michigan
A man in Northern Michigan discovered some spectacular ice caves forming on Lake Michigan. When Eric Lepaugh saw mounds forming along the lakeshore, he made the trek out onto the frozen waters and found some spectacular ice caves.
Feds: Sampling Finds More Asian Carp DNA Near Lake Michigan
A federal report says genetic markers of Asian carp are still showing up in Chicago-area waterways, which environmentalists say highlights the continuing threat that invasive fish will reach the Great Lakes.
Study Planned On Dealing With Great Lakes Changes
With Great Lakes levels finally back to normal after a 15-year downturn, the University of Michigan plans research to help people in the region prepare for future ups and downs. The university's Graham Sustainability Institute announced the program this week, as federal scientists reported that Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie are well above their long-term average levels. Lake Ontario is slightly below.
Great Lakes Water Level Slump Over, Future Unclear
Two unusually wet years have finally ended the lengthiest period on record of low Great Lakes water levels — a blessing for long-suffering cargo shippers and recreational boaters — although scientists said Tuesday it's uncertain whether the recovery is temporary or heralds a trend.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Chicago
Many know Chicago is known as "the Windy City" and Wrigley Field is one of America's oldest baseball stadiums, but there are a lot of other things about this great city that are not widely known.
Beaches Along Great Lakes To Get Life-Saving Aids
An effort to prevent people from drowning due to dangerous currents along the Great Lakes will include installing kits with life-saving aids such as ring buoys and youth life jackets at 10 public beaches along Lake Michigan, officials announced Monday.
Search For Shipwreck Yields Trove Of Uncertainty
Excited shipwreck hunters and scientists assembled in a Lake Michigan fishing village last June, hoping to solve a mystery dating back more than three centuries: the fate of a ship sailed by the 17th century French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, during a voyage of discovery extending from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.
Lake Michigan Ice Cover Breaks 37-Year-Old Record
Lake Michigan's ice cover has set a record. The federal government's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor reports that ice spread across 93.29 percent of the lake's surface area on Saturday.
Report: Great Lakes Levels Rebounded In 2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Great Lakes water levels rebounded sharply last year after a prolonged low period dating from the late 1990s. A report issued Tuesday says Lake Superior rose early two feet, almost twice as much ground as it usually gains during its seasonal rise
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Gameday updates: Vikings seek first win as they host 0-2 Chargers
The Vikings and Chargers will face off Sunday, both seeking to avoid an 0-3 start.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Long Lake girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Some dry time Sunday, but scattered showers, storms return later on
The Twin Cities will get some dry time on Sunday, but more rain is possible later in the day.
Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
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Long Lake girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
9th annual Girls in Aviation Day held at Flying Cloud Airport
The girls got to check out an aerospace-themed activities center, various exhibits and hear women speak about what it took to pursue their dreams in aviation.
Police: 3 men found dead, 1 injured in Roseville early Saturday
Police are investigating after three people were found dead and another was severely injured in an incident in Roseville.
Minneapolis man has bullet lodged in leg after 4 shot in Lyn-Lake
Minneapolis police said the shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. Friday, the same time popular bars and restaurants in Lyn-Lake start filling with customers.
2 armed gunmen arrested following police pursuit in stolen SUV
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
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Inmate, 54, dies at Crow Wing County Jail
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies found a 54-year-old woman unresponsive in her bunk shortly before 9 a.m.
Former Minnesota Congressman Arlen Erdahl dies at 92
Arlen Erdahl, who represented Minnesota's First Congressional District between 1979 and 1983, died on Thursday at the age of 92.
Luke Bryan show at Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota canceled due to weather
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
Droughts may bring more fall bugs, experts say
It's that time of year when bugs and pests take over your living space. Yellowjackets, boxelders and more, are beginning to invade Minnesota homes.
Two Faribault men charged for selling $6 fentanyl pills in the Twin Cities
Mohamed Salad, 30, and Liban Husein, 35, were arrested and charged with first-degree possession charges for allegedly selling pills containing fentanyl..
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Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
18-year-old woman dies in western Wisconsin crash
An 18-year-old woman died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DNR defends lack of population goal in wolf management plan
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections official after disputed vote to fire her
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
Wisconsin child care industry on verge of crisis as pandemic-era subsidy comes to end
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
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Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Top Shipt shopper surpasses 20,000 deliveries, but always stops to make connections
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
"I'm lost without her": Puppy missing after family van stolen in St. Paul
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
Politics
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Long Lake girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Minnesota girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Cassidy Hutchinson on the price of speaking out
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
DeSantis pre-debate memo criticizes Trump, is dismissive of other rivals
The memo, first obtained by CBS News, argues the "fundamentals" of the race haven't changed.
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University of Minnesota announces new "Kudos" apple variety
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
Over $60 million in missing money returned to Minnesotans during 2023 fiscal year
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
Twin Cities art gallery selling "the rookie card of Bob Ross paintings" for $10 million
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Erin DuPree named Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
Tettegouche State Park voted as top "hidden gem" to see fall foliage
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
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Police: 3 men found dead, 1 injured in Roseville early Saturday
Police are investigating after three people were found dead and another was severely injured in an incident in Roseville.
Minneapolis man has bullet lodged in leg after 4 shot in Lyn-Lake
Minneapolis police said the shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. Friday, the same time popular bars and restaurants in Lyn-Lake start filling with customers.
2 armed gunmen arrested following police pursuit in stolen SUV
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Oakdale man found guilty for role in fatal Woodbury graduation party shooting
A jury found a 20-year-old man guilty of all charges related to a 2021 shooting at a Woodbury graduation party that killed a 14-year-old boy.
MPPOA thank leaders for finding "temporary solution" to SRO issue
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association sent a letter to its members, thanking leaders for "finding a temporary solution to return SROs back to Minnesota school."
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Recovery after addiction: "It's so worth it, and it's possible"
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Family fights for wide availability of fentanyl test strips following daughter's death
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man biking around America to raise money for cancer and schizophrenia
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
Minnesota's Fentanyl crisis: The families left behind
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
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Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Luke Bryan show at Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota canceled due to weather
Luke Bryan's concert at the Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota was canceled Saturday due to the weather.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Lizzo faces new lawsuit by ex-employee alleging harassment, bullying
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Gameday updates: Vikings seek first win as they host 0-2 Chargers
The Vikings and Chargers will face off Sunday, both seeking to avoid an 0-3 start.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Bryant throws TD to Mangieri in OT as Northwestern beats Minnesota 37-34
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
Shipman's 204 yards, two touchdowns spark St. Thomas's comeback over Morehead State 35-28
Shawn Shipman scored on runs of 61 and 71 yards and Tak Tateoka found Jacob Wildermuth from 26 yards out with nine seconds left to lift St. Thomas-Minnesota to a 35-28 win over Morehead State in the Pioneer League opener for both schools.
St. Louis City ties an MLS record with 16 wins by an expansion club in its inaugural season
João Klauss scored in the 64th minute, Njabulo Blom added another nine minutes later for his first MLS goal and St. Louis City beat Minnesota 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless stretch.
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Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
Talking Points preview: Driver’s licenses for undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 3)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 2)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 1)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with Oscar Corral is an undocumented resident and Emillia Gonzalez Avalos, the executive director of Unidos Minnesota.
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Fillmore County, offering fly fishing year 'round in Minnesota, is a nationwide destination for anglers
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Meet the wrestler-turned-chainsaw artist whose been carving out magic for nearly 40 years
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Browns Valley retiree's pedal tractor collection now approaches 250 in number
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
100 years ago, the Minnesota State Fair hosted a camp for farm boys
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
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How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
What does it mean to "adopt" a highway? What does the job entail?
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
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A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Some dry time Sunday, but scattered showers, storms return later on
The Twin Cities will get some dry time on Sunday, but more rain is possible later in the day.
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.
NEXT Weather: 7:30 a.m. report from Sept. 24, 2023
More spotty showers and storms are possible on Sunday.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from Sept. 23, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says the rain will linger over the weekend and into Tuesday.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report from Sept. 23, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says storms could bring wind, hail, heavy rain and the potential for isolated tornadoes.
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Bright Spot: Starkey gives out dozens of free hearing aids
Seventy-five New Yorkers have sharper hearing this morning thanks to Eden Prairie-based Starkey.
Minnesota girl scout leads push for caregiver mark on driver's licenses
A Long Lake girl scout is doing something to protect Minnesota families that no one has ever done before.
Poet Aaron-Joshua Perra on creativity and recovery
Aaron-Joshua Perra is a poet in recovery with quite the story to tell.
Valleyfair shifts into Halloween mode with Tricks and Treats event
Director of food and beverage Mike O'Malley has the intel on the family-friendly festival of fright.
How to navigate toxic friendships
Life coach Jasna Burza offers tips for recognizing and dealing with signs of toxicity.