Museum in Little Falls is decked out with nutcrackers
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
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During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Two men are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper from a rural Minnesota business while posing as phone technicians.
A man was killed after being trapped in machinery at a firewood processing plant.
Tuesday marks seven years since a Little Falls man was shot and killed while hunting.
A 40-year-old Little Falls man is in custody in connection to the death of a 14-month-old girl in July.
The county sheriff's office says the incident happened Saturday evening. Officials were summoned when alerted to an unresponsive man in the cell block.
Highway 10 in Morrison County reopened most of the lanes after flooding.
Highway 10 is covered in water from Motley to Little Falls after over a foot of rain fell Friday.
Free COVID-19 community testing continues across Minnesota next week, with sites available in eight different cities.
Four people were killed in separate crashes on Minnesota roads Sunday morning -- two of whom were pedestrians.
Waite Park police are searching for two shoplifting suspects from Little Falls -- one of whom sent a police officer to the emergency room.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a man walking across a highway in Morrison County has been struck and killed.
Brisk, 41, was shot and killed by someone while he was out deer hunting on his family's private property in Belle Prairie Township on Nov. 7, 2016.
When you're in the driver seat of a snow plow, snow isn't even your biggest concern.
Fourteen-year-old Emily Gerwing has been found safe after going missing after a Little Falls football game Friday night, the Minnesota Sheriff's Association said Saturday.
Officials in central Minnesota say a 22-year-old woman was seriously injured after a car rolled Monday night, leaving her trapped underneath in a swamp.
A man escaped injury after his vehicle was hit by a train Sunday evening.
Little Falls Mayor Greg Zylka felt relieved when he learned that his central Minnesota city would get millions of dollars to help pay for a new sewage treatment plant.
A 15-year-old boy died after he crashed his vehicle into a tree Saturday evening.
Byron Smith shot two teens on Thanksgiving in 2012 after they broke into his home.
Two people needed hospitalization after a goose crashed through their windshield Monday afternoon.
Earlier this month, dozens of vases were taken from head stones at cemeteries in Little Falls and Upsala in Morrison County.
Authorities say they've received reports from at least three different cemeteries of flower vases being taken.
A central Minnesota man was hospitalized over the weekend after he was run over by a vehicle he was fixing.
A Little Falls man was killed in a crash Wednesday morning, according to the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.
Eastbound Interstate 94 is closed in the Rogers-Maple Grove area due to a crash on Dayton Parkway after a semi truck hit the median, sending concrete flying onto the road.
The Twin Cities will deal with powerful winds on Thursday, and significant snowfall is right around the corner.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
Anthony Edwards scored 49 points, including 20 in the third quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 127-108.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women's sports. Schools that don't comply could lose federal funding and face legal action.
Eastbound Interstate 94 is closed in the Rogers-Maple Grove area due to a crash on Dayton Parkway after a semi truck hit the median, sending concrete flying onto the road.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women's sports. Schools that don't comply could lose federal funding and face legal action.
One proposal would require 24-hour notification of any violence, harassment or bullying to both the parents of the student harmed and the student who instigated it.
Leaders in the Minnesota House on Wednesday night announced they reached a deal to end a stalemate that has paralyzed the chamber for weeks.
Councilmembers will decide on Thursday if they are ready to move forward on a plan for the square that's taken into account extensive community input.
Contractors blew up the remnants of a damaged southern Minnesota bridge that nearly collapsed during heavy rains last summer.
A southern Minnesota woman pleaded guilty Wednesday after trying to take the blame for her twin sister in a fatal Amish buggy crash.
Two students were treated for minor injuries after a crash between a school bus and semi truck in central Minnesota Wednesday morning.
The Minnesota Republican Party launched a recall election effort this week targeting all House Democrats who are continuing to boycott session, which is now in its fourth week.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced applications for cannabis business licenses will be accepted beginning Feb. 18 and ending March 14.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association announced on Tuesday that 2,414 entries submitted for the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.
A teen died after rear-ending a snow plow early Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
Two anglers in search of sturgeon on the St. Croix River in Bayport were rescued on Monday night after going through the ice in a truck.
A former chancellor who was fired after regents learned he was producing pornography is suing the University of Wisconsin.
A Minnesota man accused of helping his son hide four bodies in a Wisconsin cornfield has been sentenced to 16 years in prison, online court records show.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
It's ten below zero in Montgomery Minnesota, but these ladies aren't bothered — they are focused.
The Stillwater community and beyond are rallying around a high school girls soccer coach while he recovers from a spinal injury.
A shelter in the Twin Cities is doing something unique to make help more accessible and comfortable for survivors of domestic violence.
A Minneapolis woman with a knack for pampering people is stepping up amidst a personal care attendant shortage.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women's sports. Schools that don't comply could lose federal funding and face legal action.
From the Olympics to school sports, President Trump wants to change the rules about who can play on the same team. Wednesday, he signed a new executive order that bans transgender athletes from women’s sports. Schools that don’t comply could lose federal funding and face legal action. WCCO’s Frankie McLister looks into how this move could impact the sports your children play.
The three-week-long stalemate at the Minnesota State Capitol appears to be over. DFL and Republican House leaders struck a deal that could get them back to working together as soon as Thursday.
One proposal would require 24-hour notification of any violence, harassment or bullying to both the parents of the student harmed and the student who instigated it.
Leaders in the Minnesota House on Wednesday night announced they reached a deal to end a stalemate that has paralyzed the chamber for weeks.
The legislation would exempt school supplies like notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks, calculators and more from sales tax, joining clothes, groceries and pharmaceutical drugs that don't face a surcharge.
Since 2007, the program known as "Come Home 2 Edina" has lent a total of $8.7 million, helping 183 families purchase homes in the city, said Affordable Housing Development Manager Stephanie Hawkinson.
The recent election was a clear indicator that your money matters when it comes to the prices you pay. With that in mind, WCCO gives us a price check on some popular items from stores across the metro.
As interest rates and inflation remain high, more Americans are finding it tougher to get approved for new loans or credit.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visited a St. Paul community center on Tuesday morning to urge families to claim the child tax credit.
A southern Minnesota woman pleaded guilty Wednesday after trying to take the blame for her twin sister in a fatal Amish buggy crash.
A judge sentenced a 63-year-old man to more than four years in prison for setting a series of fires in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood last summer.
A judge sentenced a 31-year-old Kansas man to seven years in prison for stabbing a 17-year-old Fleet Farm employee last November.
Police are still searching for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Minneapolis in October.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head south of the Twin Cities a week ago.
A Twin Cities volunteer has just logged her 25,000th hour of service for one organization, the equivalent of 12-plus years of 40-hour weeks.
The Minnesota National Guard spent Friday training side by side with medical professionals at Allina Health in a new simulation center.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, we start to need reading glasses.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
From keynote speakers and dedicated discussions to live performances and museum exhibits, the Twin Cities is providing many ways for everyone to celebrate Black History.
Beyoncé will take her hit record "Cowboy Carter" on tour in 2025. She shared the news in a pair of social media posts that dropped ahead of the Grammy Awards.
Music's biggest night is here as artists take the stage for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Here is what to know.
Meet the Keaveny twins, who are making history on the basketball court and volleyball court at Mayer Lutheran High School. Plus, another chapter has been written in the storied rivalry between the Edina and Hill-Murray boys hockey teams.
Anthony Edwards scored 49 points, including 20 in the third quarter, as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 127-108.
The NHL Players' Association says it has filed an appeal on Ryan Hartman's behalf after the Minnesota Wild forward was suspended 10 games for roughing.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
Supporters say sports betting has its best chance ever of passing the Minnesota Legislature this session, but there is a big if.
President Donald Trump is marching forward with his plan to remake the federal government. As promised, the president is following through on rewriting regulations for transgender men and women.
President Donald Trump is marching forward with his plan to remake the federal government. As promised, the president is following through on rewriting regulations for transgender men and women.
DFL leaders have been saying they won't end their boycott of the session until the GOP agrees they won't unseat DFL Rep. Brad Tabke from Shakopee.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
In the basement of the Minnesota History Center, you'll find corridors of giant blue cabinets that are guarded by lock and key.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
The Bakken Museum in South Minneapolis allows people to learn about the awkward and sometimes painful feeling.
It seems to happen to a lot of us. At some point, we start to need reading glasses.
They happen to the best of us, and there's no controlling them. Hiccups are a part of life, but is there an actual cure for them?
Winter in Minnesota is also known by some as "soup season." For many of us, it's also prime hot chocolate or hot tea season. But have you ever wondered if those warm drinks actually warm you up?
It might not feel like it, but we are climbing out of the frigid depths of this arctic outbreak. The cold served as a stinging reminder of what the Bold North is capable of this time of year.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
The Twin Cities will deal with powerful winds on Thursday, and significant snowfall is right around the corner.
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.
The Twin Cities will deal with powerful winds on Thursday, and significant snowfall is likely on Saturday, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be partly cloudy and windy tomorrow.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, including when you can expect the next burst of snow.
The Twin Cities will deal with powerful winds on Thursday, and significant snowfall is likely on Saturday, says Meteorologist Joseph Dames.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be partly cloudy and windy tomorrow.
If you’ve been to southeastern Minnesota, you’ve likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the bluff got its sweet name and why it means so much to the residents of Winona.
Crews have been working on bringing down the bridge, which carries County Road 9 over the Blue Earth River.
The Minnesota theater community is mourning the sudden loss of an icon.