Wife Of Mankato Football Coach Calls Charges 'Baseless'
The wife of the football coach at Minnesota State University-Mankato will speak Monday for the first time since her husband was accused of making child pornography.
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The wife of the football coach at Minnesota State University-Mankato will speak Monday for the first time since her husband was accused of making child pornography.
The head football coach at Minnesota State University-Mankato was charged Wednesday after police say three videos of young children were found on his cell phone.
The head football coach at Minnesota State, Mankato, is in custody on charges related to child pornography.
After day two of Mission of Mercy's free dental care for the needy outreach event at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, Minn., nearly 1,500 people received free care.
The first two-day free dental clinic in Minnesota started up Friday morning in Mankato, and some people have been lined up since Wednesday night to capitalize on the offer.
With his wheels beneath him and younger brother Max in tow, Jack Jablonski wasn't even on the Vikings practice field when the cameras came out.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has taken another important step forward in his recovery from reconstructive surgery on his left knee: taking part in his first full-pads practice.
Dental care is something that many families have a hard time affording, especially those who don't have dental insurance. That is why thousands of Minnesotans will get the opportunity to get free dental care, regardless of their ability to pay.
The Mankato City Council voted 4-1 Monday night, with two abstaining, to oppose the amendment that would not allow same-sex couples in Minnesota the freedom to marry.
A familiar face returned to Minnesota Vikings training camp recently after nearly a 20-year absence.
Minnesota dentists will provide free care to as many as 2,000 people at a mass clinic in Mankato on Friday and Saturday.
Visitors to Minneopa State Park will have reduced views of the park's twin waterfalls while a 90-year-old bridge between them is rebuilt.
The Vikings have moved into game week mode, which is a welcomed time at training camp in Mankato. But what they know right now is that while Adrian Peterson tries to get back on track, Toby Gerhart is the number one running back.
The Minnesota Vikings are hoping wide receiver Greg Childs can recover fully from his freak injury, a ruptured patella tendon in both of his knees that ended his rookie season before it began.
The site of Minnesota Vikings training camp every summer, sports viewing opportunities abound in Mankato. But if sports aren't your thing, plenty of shopping, dining and recreational activities also exist.
The Minnesota Vikings need a new man in the middle.
Jared Allen is happy to help out the younger Minnesota Vikings, answering questions, giving advice or critiquing their performance.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has returned to the team's training camp residence hall after an allergic reaction at lunch sent him to a local hospital.
Percy Harvin's kickoff returning ability turned into a hidden talent last year.
WCCO-TV's Mark Rosen opened his Sunday night show with a live interview featuring quarterback Christian Ponder, the Vikings 2011 first-round draft choice.
It was a genuine connection that separated itself from the onslaught of Vikings fans clamoring for their favorite NFL star's attention.
The Minnesota Vikings have placed running back Adrian Peterson on the active physically unable to perform list to start training camp.
As the Minnesota Vikings begin their annual training camp in Mankato, the city and the team are working to extend their agreement for future camps.
The Minnesota Vikings arrived in Mankato Thursday ready to begin training for what hopefully won't be another 3-13 season.
What a difference a year makes. Last summer, the NFL lockout had Vikings' training camp up in the air. Restaurants and hotels in Mankato had no idea if they'd see the yearly spike in business.
The 62-year-old St. Cloud woman was booked into the Wright County Jail Monday for probable cause leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, the sheriff's office said. She has not been formally charged as of Tuesday morning.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to formally introduce their new star point guard on Tuesday.
Wildfires raging in northern Minnesota prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning for some residents of Lake County.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
The Mall of America in Bloomington is likely the most complicated place in the state to keep cool. WCCO got an exclusive look at the cooling system on the site's roof.
It may not be the first sport you think of, but cheerleading is definitely a sport. There are an estimated 4.5 million participants across 70 countries, with most in the U.S., where the sport originated.
Firefighters are working to put out a blaze at a church in Rosemount, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Eagan Police Department responded to a report of a road rage incident on northbound Interstate 35E near Deerwood Drive around 5:16 p.m., according to Eagan police.
The 62-year-old St. Cloud woman was booked into the Wright County Jail Monday for probable cause leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, the sheriff's office said. She has not been formally charged as of Tuesday morning.
Wildfires raging in northern Minnesota prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning for some residents of Lake County.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Four people were killed in a three-vehicle crash in central Minnesota Monday afternoon, according to the state patrol.
The southeastern Minnesota community of Wabasha is reeling after a deadly crash on Lake Pepin Saturday night.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Just days after his sudden death, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister is set to be sworn in on Capitol Hill.
The top prosecutors of Minnesota and Hennepin County say federal investigators are now sharing evidence in connection to the shootings by immigration agents in the state amid Operation Metro Surge earlier this year in Minneapolis, including Renee Good's SUV.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
The top prosecutors of Minnesota and Hennepin County say federal investigators are now sharing evidence in connection to the shootings by immigration agents in the state amid Operation Metro Surge earlier this year in Minneapolis, including Renee Good's SUV.
Increased strikes come as Iran threatens not to hold up its end of the framework for peace if the U.S. doesn't uphold its commitments.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
The 62-year-old St. Cloud woman was booked into the Wright County Jail Monday for probable cause leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, the sheriff's office said. She has not been formally charged as of Tuesday morning.
A man labeled by the Department of Justice as the 78th person charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, according to a court document filed in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota on Monday.
The top prosecutors of Minnesota and Hennepin County say federal investigators are now sharing evidence in connection to the shootings by immigration agents in the state amid Operation Metro Surge earlier this year in Minneapolis, including Renee Good's SUV.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Eagan Police Department responded to a report of a road rage incident on northbound Interstate 35E near Deerwood Drive around 5:16 p.m., according to Eagan police.
Two people were injured when they jumped from a moving trailer after the pickup truck it was attached to was stolen Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to formally introduce their new star point guard on Tuesday.
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points, rookie Olivia Miles had a career-high 33 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
It may not be the first sport you think of, but cheerleading is definitely a sport. There are an estimated 4.5 million participants across 70 countries, with most in the U.S., where the sport originated.
Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last nine series heading into the All-Star break.
Royce Lewis hit a two-run homer and sparked the go-ahead rally with a seventh-inning double as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 extreme heat warning extends through Thursday with highs in the upper 90s.
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 NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Thursday evening, as does an extreme heat warning.
Dangerous heat will continue across Minnesota for the next few days.
Dangerous heat will continue across Minnesota for the next few days.
Minneapolis Elks Lodge #44 in Maple Grove is getting ready to host the riders.
Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group shares why it can be challenging to learn about financial literacy.
The extreme heat warning extends through Thursday with highs in the upper 90s.
Do you remember who you looked up to as a child? A new survey shows the figures kids look up to these days.
Eating a healthy breakfast and getting a consistent good night sleep can help build “psychological flexibility,” research says.