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The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the victim of Monday's fatal head-on crash in Andover. Seventy-three-year-old Ann Lindeen, of Andover, was killed when a pickup truck struck the van she was in head-on just after 1 p.m. on County Road 7 near 149th Avenue NW.
A 79-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a car while checking his mail in Lanesburgh Township, according to a report from the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office.
One man is dead after being hit by a car in the north metro early Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the accident happened on westbound Highway 610 at East River Road in Anoka County just before 12:30 a.m.
A Minnesota teenager says she is lucky to be alive after she survived a rollover crash near Hastings. Seventeen-year-old Kianna Stewart fell asleep behind the wheel while driving home on the night of Aug. 4.
Trooper Scott Reps was going 100 miles per hour responding to a motorcycle accident in Cannon Falls on July 4, 2014. His squad car broadsided a car that failed to yield as it was pulling out of a parking lot.
Officer say the truck was traveling west on the highway when it ran off the road and into the center median near milepost 162, rolling on its side and taking out a few hundred feet of cable barrier.
One person is dead after a broadside crash in Wadena County Thursday evening. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, just before 7 p.m. 25-year-old Don R. Poplin, of Hewitt, was traveling north on Highway 71 near the intersection at Bottemiller Drive. At the same time 56-year-old Charles E. Denny, of Staples, was stopped in the left turn lane of south Highway 71, waiting to turn left onto Bottemiller Drive.
A motorcyclist died Sunday night in a crash involving three vehicles in the west Twin Cities metro, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities received a report of the crash at about 6:23 p.m. on Highway 212 at the exit to Valley View Road in Eden Prairie.
A 37-year-old man from Sacred Heart is dead after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon in Yellow Medicine County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the fatal accident happened at about 3:41 p.m. on southbound Highway 67.
One person was killed and two others, including an 11-year-old boy, were seriously hurt Monday in a three-vehicle crash in central Minnesota, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office say they received a call at about 1:52 p.m. concerning Lori Mildon, 61, who suffered a leg injury in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and was unable to walk.
The Minnesota State Patrol says two people died when their truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with a sugar beet truck Monday evening.
One person is injured and a moose is dead after the animal collided with a car on Minnesota's Iron Range. The crash happened early Saturday on Highway 169 in Keewatin.
The Minnesota State Patrol says alcohol was likely a factor in the death of a Maple Grove motorcyclist early Saturday morning. Authorities say the accident happened at about 1:45 a.m. at Highway 252 and 85th Avenue in Brooklyn Park.
The Minnesota State Patrol is warning college sports fans of major potential traffic issues in Collegeville this weekend.
A driver was not seriously hurt after his vehicle lost control and plunged into a holding pond near Eagan Wednesday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities responded to the accident at about 12:10 p.m. on northbound Highway 77 at Highway 13.
A Mayville man is in custody after authorities chased him for at least 80 miles in two states. The Cass County Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old David Schiebe was arrested Monday on charges including driving under the influence and fleeing a peace officer. A warrant for a parole violation was also out for his arrest.
Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by an off-duty Wright County sheriff's deputy Tuesday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 6:11 a.m. on County Road 75 east of Highway 24, which is near Clearwater in Wright County.
A member of the Arden Hills City Council was seriously injured in a crash in Blue Earth County Sunday night. Authorities say Councilman Robert L. Woodburn, 85, is in the ICU at the Mayo Clinic after an accident in Eagle Lake.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a construction worker has died and another has been injured on the Bong Bridge between Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin. Authorities say the incident happened about 7 a.m. Monday on the Highway 2 bridge, which is in the second year of a major reconstruction.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a bicyclist who was struck and killed on the interstate in Minneapolis was from Alexandria.
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis early Sunday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities responded to the crash at about 3:05 a.m. on southbound I-94 near West Broadway.
Westbound Interstate 94 in Brooklyn Center had to be shut down Thursday afternoon after a crash involving a semi-truck, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. Authorities responded to the crash shortly after 12:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-94 near Highway 252.
Minnesota State Patrol are investigating a fatal car accident in Forest Lake Wednesday morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the accident occurred at 3:40 a.m. on Highway 97 and Forest Road N.
A 30-year-old Owatonna man died in a crash Monday morning in Steele County. Jason Jeffrey Ost was killed when his vehicle -- traveling northbound on County Road 45 -- collided with a car traveling eastbound on 58th Street at about 7:45 a.m., according to the Steele County Sheriff's Office.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
Carter Casmaer, a dog owner who lives in Minneapolis, started a petition to "stop the rushed shutdown" of the park. He's gathered over 1,000 signatures.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Donald Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
Trevor Larnach led off the game with a home run, Kody Clemens added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins clinched another series in Texas with an 12-2 victory over the Rangers.
A 31-year-old Minneapolis man is facing nearly two dozen charges following an eight-hour standoff with police along the city's Eat Street corridor last week.
Carter Casmaer, a dog owner who lives in Minneapolis, started a petition to "stop the rushed shutdown" of the park. He's gathered over 1,000 signatures.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Donald Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A 31-year-old Minneapolis man is facing nearly two dozen charges following an eight-hour standoff with police along the city's Eat Street corridor last week.
A new cannabis dispensary just opened north of the Twin Cities metro and the city's mayor is one of the owners.
Police in Bloomington, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to find 17-year-old Joseline Tapia, who has had no contact with her family or law enforcement since late April.
A proposed data center in Elk River, Minnesota, is drawing major backlash from residents.
Prosecutors allege a 35-year-old man intentionally set fire to his former girlfriend's Cambridge, Minnesota, home while her husband, a Marine veteran, and his service dog were inside.
Tyler Walter Edwards pleaded guilty in April to second-degree unintentional murder for the July 25, 2024, death of Maxton Keith Gudowski.
Carla Anderson was last seen at her Greenwood Apartments residence in Wadena on the evening of Nov. 13, 1987, after spending time with her family.
Authorities in central Minnesota say alcohol and speed may have contributed to a crash that seriously injured two people Saturday night.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
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.
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.
The text of the deal to end the war with Iran has not been made public, with an in-person signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
Carter Casmaer, a dog owner who lives in Minneapolis, started a petition to "stop the rushed shutdown" of the park. He's gathered over 1,000 signatures.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Donald Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A place for dogs to play or a sacred site? Right now, it's both, but it likely won't be for long. Ashley Grams explains.
Today's charges in Minnesota allege ties to antifa. President Trump signed this order last fall that labeled antifa a "domestic terrorist organization." In Good Question, Jeff Wagner digs into how the protest movement is defined and the challenges of separating free speech from actual threats.
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.
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.
A 31-year-old Minneapolis man is facing nearly two dozen charges following an eight-hour standoff with police along the city's Eat Street corridor last week.
A 35-year-old Minnesota woman has been charged with negligent storage of a firearm after her 10-year-old daughter allegedly took her gun and threatened their neighbor with it.
U.S. prosecutors in Minnesota on Tuesday announced charges against 15 people they say conspired to "violently oppose immigration law enforcement," though U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen failed to describe a single example of injuries to federal agents when repeatedly questioned.
A Minnesota swim coach is accused of "grooming type behavior" toward a student's sister, including sending explicit text messages and a nude photo to the 15-year-old girl, according to charges filed Friday.
Prosecutors allege a 35-year-old man intentionally set fire to his former girlfriend's Cambridge, Minnesota, home while her husband, a Marine veteran, and his service dog were inside.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
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.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
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.
Trevor Larnach led off the game with a home run, Kody Clemens added a three-run shot and the Minnesota Twins clinched another series in Texas with an 12-2 victory over the Rangers.
Minnesota Twins catcher Victor Caratini is a master of the strike zone. He's one of the best in baseball at using replay to turn balls into strikes.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Byron Buxton went deep for the 23rd time this season, leading off the sixth, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
Natasha Howard had 18 points to lead seven players in double-figure scoring for the Minnesota Lynx in a 107-74 victory over Portland.
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.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Donald Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
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.
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.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
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.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers will return tonight with rounds of rain throughout the day tomorrow.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll be rainy and cooler tomorrow with highs in the upper 60s.
U.S. prosecutors in Minnesota announced charges against 15 people they say conspired to "violently oppose immigration law enforcement,” plus more of the day’s top stories.
The text of the deal to end the war with Iran has not been made public, with an in-person signing scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected in the Twin Cities on Wednesday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says scattered showers will return tonight with rounds of rain throughout the day tomorrow.
A place for dogs to play or a sacred site? Right now, it's both, but it likely won't be for long. Ashley Grams explains.