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The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body of a man found under a St. Cloud bridge last week. Police say the body is that of 39-year-old Michael Earl Hennager of Waite Park.
The body of a woman found at the Mississippi River in St. Cloud Sunday has been identified. Police said the female found on the ice just south of Granite City Crossing Bridge was 21-year-old Hannah Pauline Udvig.
Police say first responders found two bodies at the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, but that investigators don't believe the cases are related. St. Cloud Police Sgt. Jeffrey Janssen says police got a call Sunday afternoon about a person possibly on the ice.
The General Mills Foundation has donated $3 million to help fund park projects along the Mississippi River waterfront in Minneapolis.
On Tuesday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder apologized for the water crisis in Flint. So far, at least 100 children have been found with high lead levels in their blood after drinking the contaminated city water. So, how does lead get into our water? Good Question.
Dozens of protesters braved the bitter cold for a Martin Luther King Day rally on Monday, briefly shutting down traffic across a bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul to highlight the deaths of two black men shot by police last year.
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Minneapolis plans to ask for money to help fix a bridge that links the University of Minnesota's East and West Bank campuses.
A former Navy SEAL is close to completing his mighty mission to honor veterans. Chris Ring was in Minnesota at Lake Itasca at the headwaters of the Mississippi River five months ago. His goal is to swim the entire length of the river.
The normally pristine scenery of the Mississippi River had a much different look Sunday near Alma, Wisconsin.
Ask any runner which season is the best for an outdoor jog and you'll undoubtedly get the same answer: Fall! Here are a few tips to see the fall colors in Minnesota, and enjoy the beautiful running weather while you still can.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two central Minnesota men whose bodies were found in the Mississippi River. Police say 34-year-old William Lee Blake and 36-year-old Michael Robert Arndt, both of Little Falls, were supposed to meet Oct. 14 near the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge on the north side of Little Falls.
Police are looking for a missing man after his friend's body was found Sunday in the Mississippi River. Rescue teams recovered the body of 34-year-old William Lee Blake near the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge in Little Falls.
A body was recovered from the Mississippi River in the city of Little Falls, city officials said. According to the Little Falls Police Department, on Sunday Morrison and Stearns County Water Rescue Teams recovered the body of a man from the Mississippi River.
A report card is out on the Mississippi River basin, and the grade is not good: a D+, with the river's aging transportation infrastructure topping the list of concerns.
As many as 30,000 motorcyclists are expected to hit the scenic drives along the Mississippi River and St. Croix River for the annual Fall Flood Run, and state officials are urging that riders and motorists use caution and stay safe. The Fall Flood Run is Saturday.
With well over 10,000 lakes, rivers and waterways to explore in our great state, you'd be hard-pressed to not find a boat to rent nearby. Check out our list of five of the best places for boat rentals in Minnesota.
A report released at a gathering of mayors in Dubuque finds that commerce along the Mississippi River generates more than $400 billion and supports 1.3 million jobs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service coordinated the report, which was released Wednesday at a gathering of more than two dozen mayors in Dubuque.
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The Beltrami County Coroner's Office has ruled the death of a Bemidji man found floating in the Mississippi River Saturday as accidental. The body of 65-year-old Francis Normen Smith was found floating face down in weeds about 10 feet from the shore of the river between Lake Irvine and Lake Bemidji.
Back-to-school time of the year may seem a funny time for a canoe trip, but not for a group of Augsburg College students. They're about to spend an entire semester traveling the Mississippi River, a nearly 2,000-mile journey to study and research the great river.
There was water training of a different kind on the Mississippi River on Saturday. Hundreds of surfers hit the shore break for the latest stop in the World Series of Wakesurfing.
Minneapolis firefighters have rescued a man who fell down a Mississippi River embankment near the University of Minnesota campus. Authorities say the man was walking along the river on top of the embankment when he fell 50 to 75 feet Thursday morning.
Pierre Collins pleaded guilty Monday to killing his son, Barway, back in March. He'll now spend 40 years in prison. It's a case that began with Collins denying any involvement with his son's death.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.
What started as an event to celebrate art and foster dialogue in 1975 has grown into a large nonprofit festival that also kicks off the warmer seasons.
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries.
What started as an event to celebrate art and foster dialogue in 1975 has grown into a large nonprofit festival that also kicks off the warmer seasons.
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
Police in Minneapolis say a 9-year-old boy who went missing Saturday afternoon has been found safe.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Along Cesar Chavez Street, it was high energy and sunny smiles as Minnesota's capital city celebrated Cinco de Mayo with its annual parade.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Police in Brainerd, Minnesota, are investigating after a car fatally struck a pedestrian Friday night.
We warm up on Saturday as temperatures will hit a high in the mid-60s. The start of the day will be sunny, but clouds will move in by the afternoon.
A combination of snowmelt and heavy rain is shutting down roads in northern Minnesota.
Video captured in the woods near Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park shows the first documented evidence of cougar reproduction in the state in more than a century.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
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.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
It's the only open district in the entire state because the incumbent Angie Craig is running for U.S. Senate. Former state senator and DFL candidate Matt Little joins Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
Sen. Tina Smith is retiring from the U.S. Senate. She is using her last months in office to advance a progressive agenda and has lead the effort to keep out copper mining near the Boundary Waters.
A Minnesota House panel found no probable cause in ethics complaints filed against GOP state Reps. Elliott Engen and Walter Hudson or Democratic state Rep. Alex Falconer.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The bill would provide an average refund increase of $171 to homeowners after sharp property tax increases across the state this year.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
Court documents show Andrew Nietz pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder on Friday.
A Minnesota State Trooper was injured when a stolen car carrying three people ran a stop sign and T-boned their squad car.
Police were called to the home on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue North shortly after 3 a.m. after hearing about the stabbing.
Parker, who admitted lying to investigators and sheltering her son after he sent gunmen to kill his ex-girlfriend, is the last of five people sentenced in the November 2022 Brooklyn Park murder.
A shooting in Edina, Minnesota, on Friday is unrelated to a killing that occurred blocks away just over a week ago, according to police.
When devoted Vikings fan Steven Clarkin died unexpectedly in March, he alone likely saved the lives of several people.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
Hold Your Horses is a local nonprofit that provides therapy alongside horses and the natural world for people of all ages and abilities.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
Anthony Edwards might be back for Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, barely a week after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury.
The Minnesota Wild will be without forward Joel Eriksson Ek and defenseman Jonas Brodin for the first two games of their second-round playoff series against Colorado because of lower-body injuries.
Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to split a four-game series.
Montreal's Laura Stacey had the first hat trick in PWHL postseason history, but Jincy Roese scored 4:30 into overtime and the Minnesota Frost beat the Victoire 5-4 in the opener of the best-of-five semifinal.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
In the last election, President Trump saw record support from Black and Latino voters. But will those new supporters stick with the President’s party in the upcoming midterm?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy asked University of Minnesota Professor Michael Minta if that momentum will hold strong through the midterm elections.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
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.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
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 Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says this afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Sunday afternoon will be another mild one with highs near 70 under a sunny sky.
Sunday will be breezy but high temperatures will be closer to the 70s. Rain chances return for the start of the work week. Meteorologist Ada, Del Rosso breaks down the timing of it all.
This weekend a major rescue mission is underway in Wisconsin. Fifteen hundred beagles have been released from Ridglan Farms, a facility near Madison that breeds beagles for biomedical research. As Bella Ferak reports, the dogs are now being transferred away from that testing facility to find new homes.
This beautiful spring day is also the backdrop of Mayday festivities! Both the annual parade and a Minneapolis block party. Marielle Mohs went to both and shows us how the community is coming together.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Law enforcement tell us a stolen car was going 80 miles an hour when it ran a stop sign and crashed into a State Patrol squad car in South Minneapolis. A 19-year-old driver was arrested. Conor Wight shares the latest and what one advocate says contributes to crimes like this.
Strokes are something that can affect anyone at any moment. Mark Hassenstab, a stroke survivor, joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.