Woman Camping On Minnesota River Sandbar Is Missing
Authorities believe a 20-year-old woman who was camping on a sandbar in LeSueur County may have been swept away in the night by the Minnesota River.
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Authorities believe a 20-year-old woman who was camping on a sandbar in LeSueur County may have been swept away in the night by the Minnesota River.
A 56-year-old Aitkin man has been missing since last week, and now county officials are asking for public's assistance in locating him.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner has identified the body of a man found last Sunday in Wisconsin's Apple River. The Somerset Police Department says 29-year-old Kevin Rhines, of St. Paul, was found in the river near Village Park.
Sources tell WCCO that a body recovered from the Mississippi River Saturday afternoon is believed to be that of missing 10-year-old boy Barway Collins. The Hennepin County Sheriff's office has been at the scene near 53rd Street North and Lyndale Avenue North at North Mississippi Regional Park
A body was discovered near the Mississippi River in Fridley Thursday afternoon. The Anoka County Sheriff's office says a person fishing near Manomin Park spotted the body at about 2 p.m.
A Twin Cities man is charged with murder in the unsolved disappearance of his wife nearly 20 years ago. Toni Bachman vanished in 1997, and investigators have considered her husband, Norman, a suspect from the start.
The husband of a Minnesota woman who disappeared nearly two decades ago has been charged with murder.
The husband of a Minnesota woman who disappeared nearly two decades ago was arrested Tuesday. A source tells WCCO that Norman Bachman will be charged with the death of his wife, Toni Bachman, who hasn't been seen since April of 1997.
Two search parties will continue the effort to find a missing 10-year-old Crystal boy Saturday. Barway Collins was last seen on surveillance video more than two weeks ago opening the door to the Cedarwood Apartments in Crystal – but he never went inside.
Rochester police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 21-year-old man. William "Harry" Harrison Hempy was last heard from on March 15 at about 5 p.m. when he spoke to his father via cellphone.
Crystal police say they are continuing to search an area along the Mississippi River for a 10-year-old boy who has been missing since March 18. Barway Collins was last seen approaching his apartment building after exiting his school transportation service van.
Scott Kleppen, 22, was last seen on March 3. Volunteers have been focusing their search about 15 miles from the family's home in Pine County's Robinson Park, where his car was found two days after he was reported missing.
Minneapolis Police need your help to find a missing University of Minnesota student. Jennifer Houle, 22, was last seen between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Friday at Blarney Pub and Grill in Dinkytown. Police say her purse was found three blocks away on the 1100 block of 4th Street Southeast at about 3 a.m.
It has now been seven days since a Twin Cities boy got dropped off from school, but never made it home. The only person named as a suspect in 10-year-old Barway Collins' disappearance is his own father, Pierre Collins -- and he insists he had nothing to do with it.
The father of Barway Collins, a missing 10-year-old boy, said Tuesday night that he had nothing to do with his son's disappearance.
Crystal police say the father of a missing 10-year-old boy is now considered a suspect in his disappearance. Chief Stephanie Revering said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that Pierre Collins, father of Barway CollinsCrystal police say that the father of a missing 10-year-old boy is now considered a suspect in his disappearance. Crystal police say that the father of a missing 10-year-old boy is now considered a suspect in his disappearance. Chief Stephanie Revering said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that Pierre Collins, father of Barway Collins, failed a lie detector test, and has not been honest with police during their investigation. Hennepin County investigators spend an hour interviewing Pierre earlier Tuesday at his apartment.
St. Cloud police say a 12-year-old girl missing since Monday night has been found. The girl, named Alissa, was found safe at the St. Cloud Library.
Authorities say 20-year-old Dayquan Anthony Thomas has a reduced mental capacity, and requires medication to deal with his medical issues. He was last seen in the 1300 block of 6th Street SE.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced Tuesday a missing 20-year-old woman has been found safe.
An 87-year-old Chanhassen man that went missing Thursday afternoon has been found safe. Verne Fedje Christensen was last seen Thursday afternoon when he left home to go workout at a gym -- but never arrived.
Coon Rapids Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 20-year-old woman. LaTrease Underwood was last seen on Thursday afternoon at a health appointment in Coon Rapids with a man believed to be Timothy Howell (pictured below).
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Coon Rapids woman. LaTrease Underwood did not return home from a health appointment Thursday, which was also her 20th birthday. Authorities say she is a vulnerable adult with multiple health issues.
Burnsville Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 84-year-old man. Police say Willis Olaf Voxland was last seen Tuesday afternoon driving near Interstate 35E and Interstate 94. He was driving a gray 2003 Buick Rendezvous with a mirror hanging on one side.
One man has died and another is missing in Lake Superior after an attempted rescue at the Bluefin Bay resort in Tofte. The Cook County sheriff's office got a call around 3 p.m. Tuesday of a man in the water. A 66-year-old who was trying to rescue the 40-year-old, then got pulled into Lake Superior himself by a large wave.
Officials are searching the Sheyenne River in West Fargo for a missing snowmobiler. Police in West Fargo say friends of 34-year-old Cole Schwindt reported him missing Tuesday night when he failed to meet them to go snowmobiling. Divers later found the snowmobile submerged in the river.
A national medical transportation business says allegations of fraud caused it to recently cancel a 20-year contract with a local company. The company says it's not true.
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are getting ready to start a first-round playoff series that has been expected for months.
Temperatures will only get to the mid-40s on Saturday. Breezy winds will keep wind chills in the 30s under a mix of clouds and sun.
A national medical transportation business says allegations of fraud caused it to recently cancel a 20-year contract with a local company. The company says it's not true.
The Hopkins Police Department says officers were dispatched to the area of Feltl Court and Smetana Road for a reported shooting around 3 p.m.
The opening was a huge success and just a year later, Erin Flavin opened up her St. Paul location. However, two years ago, she saw a shift that would end up being what she calls the "downfall of Marigold."
Lakeville is home to more than 77,000 residents and is growing quickly. New developments are pushing the city to number one in the Twin Cities for residential building permits in 2025, according to Housing First Minnesota.
"When a crisis happens in Minneapolis, this team is spot on. They are there, they are paying attention to what's going on," said Joni Hodne, director of Minneapolis 911.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
WCCO's crew found multiple houses whose side walls had been torn down; multiple vehicles had been flipped or launched like toys; garages and sheds were leveled.
Residents in Bemidji, Minnesota, reported hearing "multiple explosions" when a structure fire caused propane tanks to blow Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to end a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.
A farm in Monticello, Minnesota, is recovering after a barn fire on Saturday killed dozens of animals, according to the facility.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Two years ago, Cooper met with his running partner Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota, and the connection was instantly special.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Lakeville is home to more than 77,000 residents and is growing quickly. New developments are pushing the city to number one in the Twin Cities for residential building permits in 2025, according to Housing First Minnesota.
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The man accused of attacking two lawmakers and their spouses is expected back in court.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
The Hopkins Police Department says officers were dispatched to the area of Feltl Court and Smetana Road for a reported shooting around 3 p.m.
The sentencing for a Minneapolis man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend minutes after she posted about his abuse on social media is pushed back to Monday, after he failed to show up to court on Friday morning.
A man shot in south Minneapolis Thursday evening should survive, police say.
Federal agents say they executed criminal search warrants at two Twin Cities stores on Thursday as part of an investigation into $2.1 million of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud.
A federal jury convicted a Minnesota man of illegally possessing a machine gun while on the way to a Twin Cities high school graduation.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are searching for solutions, trying to lend a hand to Hennepin Healthcare before it's too late.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through.
With a billion in Medicaid cuts, Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that serves people with or without insurance, will likely close if state lawmakers don't act.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are getting ready to start a first-round playoff series that has been expected for months.
Eugenio Suárez went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs, Brandon Williamson allowed a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
Two years ago, Cooper met with his running partner Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota, and the connection was instantly special.
Minnesota clinched the program's first NCAA finals appearance in women's gymnastics, joining top three seeds Oklahoma, Florida and LSU to battle for the national title.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
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At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
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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.
Some flurries are possible overnight, and the cool weekend continues Sunday.
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.
Officials say more than 100 homes were damaged and one person was injured in a "significant tornado outbreak" across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa on Friday.
Temperatures will only get to the mid-40s on Saturday. Breezy winds will keep wind chills in the 30s under a mix of clouds and sun.
A cool and breezy weekend is ahead, with temperatures only warming into the 40s on Saturday.
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Our cool weekend continues on Sunday, but warmer weather is on the way.
A national medical transportation business says it recently canceled a 20-year contract with a local company due to fraud allegations. The company says it's not true.
Some flurries are possible overnight, and the cool weekend continues Sunday.
Minneapolis parks are cleaner thanks to the hard work of thousands of people.