Mounds of flood-damaged items continue to grow in Mankato
Piles of items continued to grow Thursday, at the flood-damaged debris drop off site on the north side of Mankato.
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Piles of items continued to grow Thursday, at the flood-damaged debris drop off site on the north side of Mankato.
The raging Blue Earth River, which caused an abutment of the 114-year-old Rapidan Dam to partially fail, has now swallowed most of the iconic home that sits on a nearby embankment.
Flooding on the Blue Earth River caused an abutment of the Rapidan Dam to partially fail on Monday morning, and it remains in "imminent failure condition."
When it opened in 1910, the dam doubled the power capacity of Mankato's electric system, according to the Blue Earth County Historical Society.
Wealth of Geeks, a pop culture and lifestyle website, surveyed 3000 people to find the country's Top 100 Underrated Nightlife Neighborhoods.
A noose used in the largest execution in U.S. history will soon be returned to a Native American tribe in southeastern Minnesota.
Seven people, including four children, are hurt after a head-on crash in north Mankato.
Police in southern Minnesota arrested multiple people Saturday after finding thousands of pills containing fentanyl.
A 70-year-old Mankato man is recovering after he was struck by an SUV Thursday night.
Mankato can be renamed "Title Town" after this weekend. The Minnesota State University men's and women's basketball teams both took home the Division II NCAA championships.
Sgt. Cade Wolfe, 24, died when his Blackhawk helicopter crashed during a training mission overseas in November. Four fellow soldiers did not survive.
A number of agencies responded to the fight, and five students were detained for their involvement. One of the students was taken into custody at Carver County Juvenile Detention Center for allegedly assaulting an officer.
A 19-year-old man was killed in a landslide Saturday night at Minneopa State Park Falls.
It was the news Julia Molden feared most. Her son, Sergeant Cade Wolfe, would not be coming home.
Mankato teachers are remembering a former student killed in the line of duty over the weekend.
Mankato police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Saturday morning.
A 29-year-old Mankato man pleaded guilty Monday to illegally taking his 2-year-old son and getting into a standoff with authorities after they attempted to arrest him earlier this year.
Flags were at half-staff Monday in Mankato's Veterans Memorial Park to pay tribute to southern Minnesota veterans. However, those vets have been left out when it comes to mental health counseling.
"There would be more challenges today with [Dr. King's] speech than there was back then," said Dr. Henry Morris. "It has become alright again to be a public bigot."
An 18-year-old driver was charged with striking and killing a pedestrian in Mankato Monday evening, and the charges indicate she had been involved in a street race leading up to the incident.
Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.
A Mankato police officer crashed into a suspect's vehicle during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon, leading to the discovery of a stabbing victim.
The Mankato Police Department said 24-year-old Baily Steven Zeck left his home on the 400 block of James Avenue around 6 a.m. Wednesday. He hasn't been seen since.
"What's so important about all this is that when kids see something, or when they sense something, that they have trusted adults that they can go to and talk to," said Superintendent Paul Peterson.
A 29-year-old Mankato man is accused of illegally taking his 2-year-old child and later getting into a lengthy standoff with authorities after they attempted to arrest him.
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.
We know what the heat does to people and pets, but it also poses a challenge for Minnesota farmers trying to keep their livestock healthy during hot days.
Firefighters are working to put out a blaze at a church in Rosemount, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon.
A man is dead after he collided with an SUV while riding an electric bike in Rochester, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
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.
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.
A judge sentenced a man to 10.5 years in prison in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis.
We know what the heat does to people and pets, but it also poses a challenge for Minnesota farmers trying to keep their livestock healthy during hot days.
A man is dead after he collided with an SUV while riding an electric bike in Rochester, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.
The U.S. Forest Service closed 225,000 acres of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Saturday due to multiple wildfires and continued dry conditions.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
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 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A judge sentenced a man to 10.5 years in prison in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis.
The Plymouth police chief explained that there was an error when the license plate was first entered into a nationwide database in another state.
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.
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.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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.
Kayla McBride scored 14 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, Olivia Miles added 23 points after missing two games and the Minnesota Lynx edged the New York Liberty 90-85.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
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.
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.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
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.
We know what the heat does to people and pets, but it also poses a challenge for Minnesota farmers trying to keep their livestock healthy during hot days.
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.
Dangerous heat will linger through midweek in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
We know what the heat does to people and pets, but it also poses a challenge for Minnesota farmers trying to keep their livestock healthy during hot days.
Dr. Joey Duren with Allina Health breaks down what happens to the body when temperatures start creeping towards 100 degrees, and how to stay safe in the heat.
Dangerous heat will linger through midweek in the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
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.
We know what the heat does to people and pets, but it also poses a challenge for Minnesota farmers trying to keep their livestock healthy during hot days.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness will close on Tuesday as wildfires burn amid an active heat wave in northern Minnesota.