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Rush hour is never any fun, but Tuesday's snow took a bad dream and twisted it into a nightmare. The flakes started falling around noon and continued right on through the evening rush hour.
Authorities say a driver was arrested Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis after fleeing police and crashing into a vehicle on Interstate 94.
The Minnesota State Patrol says there were 423 crashes between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with 46 of those resulting in injuries. One person was killed in a crash in Blue Earth.
The Minnesota State Patrol says drugs were likely a factor in a deadly crash Friday night in Inver Grove Heights.
The trooper was pulling up behind a chain of crashed vehicles on the slippery freeway at Mounds Boulevard Wednesday night.
Two men accused of assaulting a Minnesota State Patrol trooper have made their first appearance in court and have been charged in the incident, according to the Faribault County Attorney's Office.
The Minnesota State Patrol says there were six crashes in a half-hour span on Interstate 394 near downtown Minneapolis Saturday afternoon.
Two men are in custody Thursday, accused of attacking a Minnesota State Patrol trooper during a traffic stop, then throwing bricks of marijuana out of their vehicle after fleeing the scene.
Right now, there are 535 road troopers in the State Patrol, but only 54 -- or 10 percent -- of those troopers are women.
The Peltier family, which was nearly torn apart by a high-speed police chase in Minneapolis last summer, is choosing to focus on the positive this holiday season.
Dramatic video has been released in a June 11, 2018 pursuit in Minneapolis where the driver crashed into a playground and seriously injured two children.
WCCO-TV Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says the light snow storm that kicked off Wednesday afternoon will be gone by Thursday morning's commute. But despite low snow totals, the system wreaked havoc on Minnesota roads.
The Minnesota State Patrol believes a medical condition may have led to a crash on Interstate 694 and Highway 252 near Fridley Friday night. Officials say one person had to be extricated in the single vehicle rollover.
The Minnesota State Patrol says from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., there were 172 crashes statewide.
A 61-year-old Crystal man is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after he was struck by multiple vehicles on an icy highway Wednesday morning.
Authorities say Highway 55 is closed west of the Twin Cities metro due to a fatal crash.
A Rush City man is dead after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Chisago County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just before 4 a.m. on Interstate 35 near Harris.
Investigators arrested a Buffalo woman they say stole a squad car near St. Cloud, led authorities on a high speed chase and then bit a Minnesota state trooper. Authorities say 36-year-old Crystal Capko then stole a responding Wright County deputy's car
A Pillager man is dead after he was struck by a Ford F-150 truck that was rear-ended by a semi-truck on Interstate 94 Tuesday afternoon.
A 61-year-old Floodwood, Minnesota man has been struck and killed while inspecting damage to a vehicle in Aitkin County Sunday.
A Woodbury police officer is being hospitalized after his squad car was rear ended by a tow truck early Friday morning.
The State Patrol says two parties had to be airlifted to North Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.
A 22-year-old Revere man is dead after a head-on crash involving a semi-truck Friday evening in Redwood County.
Highway 610 in Maple Grove is back open Saturday morning after being closed due to a semi-truck on fire.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating after a fatal crash on Interstate 494 Friday morning.
A'ja Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to offset a career-high 29 points from Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Lynx 100-97 on Saturday night to take the West lead in the Commissioner's Cup.
A sunny Sunday is on tap with lows in the 70s and gusty winds
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
People gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, while also taking time to reflect.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
People gathered in Minneapolis to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, while also taking time to reflect.
Two SUVs and a semi truck were involved in a fatal crash on a Twin Cities highway Saturday morning, authorities said.
A woman is dead and two other people are hurt after a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning, police said.
Minneapolis resident Davis Moturi was shot outside his home in 2024. The shooting happened after more than a year of harassment and 38 calls to 911. A lawsuit filed earlier this month claims the couple that sold him and his wife their south Minneapolis home didn't protect them.
Schools in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, are ending the year on a high note after a tumultuous time during Operation Metro Surge.
The driver of an SUV was killed in a head-on collision with a semi truck in central Minnesota Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A motorcyclist died when he lost control around a curve and crashed in northern Minnesota Friday evening, authorities said.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says an exploding population of mayflies could cause serious trouble for drivers in southeast Minnesota.
Saturday and Sunday will be breezy and cool in the Twin Cities as crisp Canadian air settles in.
Two men on a Minnesota trail helped rescue a missing woman who had been stuck in the mud for three days.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
Two women were involved in a deadly head-on crash Tuesday night in Chisago City, Minnesota.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then we've seen a number of changes. But, as Jeff Wagner shares, one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
Voting for the Aug. 11 primary in Minnesota starts later this month. One of the most hotly watched races is the GOP primary for Minnesota governor. Kendall Qualls won the party endorsement two weeks ago, but House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she will continue her run, citing irregularities in voting at the convention. Qualls joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
One year ago, a violent political attack changed Minnesota forever. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot and badly hurt as they answered the door for what they believed was a police officer. Former Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed inside their home by that same gunman. Gov. Tim Walz talks to WCCO's Esme Murphy about the shock of that morning and the lasting impact of the violence on him and the entire state.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Thousands of providers who were cut off from Medicaid billing can once again receive funds, at least for now, as the Minnesota Department of Human Services navigates a revalidation process drawing bipartisan criticism.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
A woman is dead and two other people are hurt after a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning, police said.
A man serving a life sentence in a Wisconsin prison for killing six hunters during a confrontation over trespassing in 2004 has died, officials said.
The suspect, Victor Mata Villarreal, was wanted for attempted murder of a police officer after shooting at law enforcement during a vehicle chase earlier this week, officials said.
Authorities allege the driver in a fatal crash in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, on Wednesday had a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit.
Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's family released a statement Thursday afternoon addressing Vance Boelter's change of plea in federal court, saying that "there is not justice when our family and our state will never truly heal."
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
There's plenty to do in Minnesota this weekend, including some major anniversary parties, Maple Grove's ever-popular Chalkfest and much more!
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
A'ja Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to offset a career-high 29 points from Minnesota rookie Olivia Miles and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Lynx 100-97 on Saturday night to take the West lead in the Commissioner's Cup.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Blaze Jordan hit his first major league homer and Iván Herrera went deep twice for the St. Louis Cardinals in a power-fueled 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee homered in the eighth inning — two of three home runs surrendered by St. Louis reliever Ryne Stanek — and the Minnesota Twins outlasted the Cardinals 9-8 on Friday night.
Defender Lee Stecklein and forward Grace Zumwinkle are staying put in Minnesota after the PWHL's Frost re-signed both players.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
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 Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be cooler and windy, with gusts reaching 30 mph.
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 sunny Sunday is on tap with lows in the 70s and gusty winds
Sunday will look and feel like yesterday with lots of sun, highs in the low 70s and gusty winds. NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down our next rain chances.
If you liked Saturday’s weather, you’re going to enjoy the next few days.
This weekend marks one year since a stunning act of political violence shocked the state. Since then we've seen a number of changes. But, as Jeff Wagner shares, one of the biggest is at the Capitol in St. Paul, which used to be the most accessible in the country.
A Minnesota family is mourning the loss of a woman they say made life brighter. Thirty-one-year-old Dana Lucker-Milan was killed Wednesday night in a suspected drunk driving crash in White Bear Lake. Flowers now mark the spot where the family's life changed forever. her family is remembering an avid motorcyclist, a beloved sister and aunt. Ubah Ali shares their story.
Here are the latest headlines and updates from WCCO.com.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says today will be cooler and windy, with gusts reaching 30 mph.
Voting for the Aug. 11 primary in Minnesota starts later this month. One of the most hotly watched races is the GOP primary for Minnesota governor. Kendall Qualls won the party endorsement two weeks ago, but House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she will continue her run, citing irregularities in voting at the convention. Qualls joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.