Sophia Schultz Charged With Arson, Assault In Lake Minnetonka Mansion Fire
A 20-year-old woman is accused of setting fire to the multimillion dollar Lake Minnetonka mansion in which she lived with her mother.
A 20-year-old woman is accused of setting fire to the multimillion dollar Lake Minnetonka mansion in which she lived with her mother.
Mushers from around the continent have made their way to the Twin Cities for a much shorter race.
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a massive fire at a Lake Minnetonka mansion overnight.
This time of year, ice anglers in Minnesota are preparing.
The nurse who discovered the bodies of a prominent Minnesota businessman and his wife in a 2019 murder-suicide case is suing their estate and seeking damages for emotional trauma.
Minnesotans have been seeing the signs of drought on fields and lawns all summer, but now people are even starting to see the impacts on the waterways.
On the shores of Lake Minnetonka, there's something lurking underneath the surface that's driving lake lovers crazy, and keeping others busy.
Officials have identified the man who drowned last week while swimming in Lake Minnetonka.
The victim killed in a jet ski crash on Lake Minnetonka last week has been identified as a 15-year-old boy.
Police officers and the Minnetonka Fire Department responded to the accident in the West arm bay of Lake Minnetonka Saturday evening.
A Department of Natural Resources officer spotted the man under the surface and got him to paramedics, but they were unable to resuscitate him.
"When we have all these people in a very small area, you know, it's kind of like sharing a giant bath tub," MDH's Trisha Robinson said.
Authorities say a child was killed in a jet ski crash early Wednesday evening on Lake Minnetonka.
Just in time for the holiday weekend, there are no longer any COVID-19 distancing or capacity restrictions for the first time in over a year.
The county says the average ice out date is around April 13. The record for the earliest ice out was March 11 in 1878 -- while the latest was recorded on May 5 in 2018.
The recent warm weather has quickly worsened ice conditions across the state.
Warmer temperatures this week will be accompanied with ice melt, which can bring an unsightly and smelly situation to some Minnesota lakes.
This arctic air is quickly transforming Minnesota's lakes.
Peter Kissinger saw one of the snowmobiles go right through the portable ice house in which his girlfriend was sitting.
It's safe to say many were happy to see 2020 come to a close, but the reality is: Things don't change overnight.
"Some things don't change, and that's the temperature of that water. It's still at freezing," said Wenmark.
Lord Fletcher's announced that it will temporarily close for winter starting in mid-October.
Some boaters had a very scary Sunday evening on Lake Minnetonka.
A water skier was injured following an accident Saturday morning involving a water patrol boat.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says he and two women went into the water to help a woman who fell into the lake from a pontoon.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
The sausage has been traveling with the team in a Ziploc bag shoved into a shoe. When it comes to their upcoming games in Toronto, it's unclear whether the sausage will make it through customs.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
Several buildings on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus in Minneapolis are closed on Monday due to more pro-Palestinian demonstrations organized by students.
Police corrected an erroneous news release on Monday that stated one of the five women hurt in a weekend crash in north Minneapolis had died from her injuries.
Johnny Aldridge, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, according to court records.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just south of the Twin Cities on Monday.
The emerald ash borer has been found in a southwestern Minnesota county for the first time.
Embattled Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be removed from her committee assignments and caucus meetings while burglary allegations against her play out in both a Senate and legal investigation, the Senate majority leader announced Sunday.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
The state senator facing burglary charges was back at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, and her presence was more than symbolic.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
Documents obtained through months of public records requests reveal an investigation into Brooklyn Center City Councilmember Dan Jerzak last year.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
Johnny Aldridge, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder, according to court records.
Supporters of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan clashed with supporters of Ricky Cobb II's family on Monday morning after Hennepin County Judge Tamara Garcia denied a motion to dismiss a murder charge filed against Londregan.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Mike Max is going to turn 60 years old this year and he's been thinking a lot about how to make the next ten years healthy years.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
The sausage has been traveling with the team in a Ziploc bag shoved into a shoe. When it comes to their upcoming games in Toronto, it's unclear whether the sausage will make it through customs.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves winning their first playoff series in two decades, fan excitement is at an all-time high.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach ruptured his patellar tendon after colliding with guard Mike Conley late in the team's series-sweeping win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
Austin Martin and Alex Kiriloff drove in two runs apiece, and the Minnesota Twins stretched winning streak to seven games while completing a weekend sweep of the spiraling Los Angeles Angels with an 11-5 victory.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there will be a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way tomorrow afternoon into the night.
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.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says more stormy weather is headed for southern Minnesota on Tuesday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says to expect a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way Tuesday afternoon.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows says after a dreary Monday, Tuesday will be sunny with highs in the 70s.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there will be a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way tomorrow afternoon into the night.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and delinquencies are on the rise. 6.65% of Minnesotans are behind on their credit card payments. In Wisconsin, the delinquency rate is 6.43%. Both are the highest rates since 2012. Derek James has more on why those numbers could go even higher this year.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Claire Nalezny shares some insight into where the best places are along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says more stormy weather is headed for southern Minnesota on Tuesday.