Police: Remains Believed To Be Those Of Dystynee Avery Found In Landfill
Officers had been searching a landfill for more than two days.
Officers had been searching a landfill for more than two days.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a 27-year-old man admitted to killing a woman and dismembering her body.
The man was already set to be charged with disorderly conduct, but en route to jail, he began threatening the life of an officer, and so now he also faces potential charges of making terroristic threats.
The state's top law enforcement agency is investigating after an individual died Tuesday evening after being taken into custody in northwestern Minnesota.
An 87-year-old woman has died after the car she was driving collided with a train in Moorhead.
Some feel as though the turkeys are taking over. But others welcome the animals as neighbors.
Hundreds of people will fill a central Minnesota gym on Friday to honor a murdered college student by watching the high school sport he loved.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded its second contract for a Red River diversion project around the flood-prone Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota metropolitan area.
A North Dakota man has been charged in Minnesota with allegedly showing a handgun to another driver during a road rage fit over a political bumper sticker on her vehicle.
A North Dakota man faces charges after police say he displayed a handgun after a dispute over political bumper stickers with another driver in Minnesota.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a motorist was so distracted by a pet Thursday evening that they forgot to put their car in park and it rolled into a river.
The group managing a Red River diversion project around the Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota metropolitan area has signed an agreement to help a nearby city with costs for infrastructure that will be needed when the channel is built.
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing Monday has been found safe in Moorhead.
Police are asking for help locating a 14-year-old Moorhead girl who was last seen Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Authorities say an experienced skydiver died after his parachute malfunctioned during a gathering in northwest Montana.
A Moorhead police officer will not face disciplinary action after being accused of injuring a handcuffed woman in a hospital last year.
One of the children, an 18-month-old boy, was hospitalized after he tested positive for methamphetamine.
A man is in custody following a standoff with police in Moorhead that prompted the evacuation of an apartment building.
Authorities say charges have been filed against a man involved in a nine-hour standoff with police at his Moorhead home.
Residents in the neighborhood southwest of Concordia College were advised to stay in their homes.
A northwestern Minnesota man has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison for a traffic crash that killed a 2-year-old boy.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has named a field house after the school's first African-American coach.
Minnesota farmers and rural residents near the Red River are preparing for floodwaters that could isolate them for days.
That past is still fresh in the minds of families who live here. In 2009, the Red River set a record 41-foot crest. Forecasters say there's a 5 to 10 percent chance the river hits that record this year.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
Liam Fraser scored his first career goal to help FC Dallas earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United.
The recent rain has cause rivers to rise, leading to trails and parks to temporarily close. Boating is also impacted.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday night.
Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three runs and six Pittsburgh relievers kept the Twins in check as the Pirates beat Minnesota 4-0.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday night.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
Local woman was attacked and carjacked in broad daylight while walking along Lagoon Avenue near Bde Maka Ska on Sunday.
New "text-for-safety" feature on Metro Transit buses and trains already sees success as crimes falls by nearly 8%.
A large ship is taking on water after it struck something underwater in Lake Superior.
Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.
The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.
A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.
A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.
A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.
A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet.
The first Tribal college and university in a major U.S. city will have its grand opening Thursday in Minneapolis.
Father Mike Sullivan has been pastor of St. Joseph The Worker in Maple Grove for 24 years and making homemade sweet spreads for almost as long.
Loss of any kind is hard, but losing someone to suicide can be especially complicated, and knowing how to support someone through it can be tough too.
Yolanda Denson-Byers is where she always knew she would be. Her vocation is head pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Edina.
In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.
DFL Minnesota Sen. Kelly Morrison announced on Thursday she plans to step down from her seat to focus on running for U.S. Congress.
Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.
The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.
Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.
According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.
The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.
Award-winning chef Ann Kim's popular restaurant in Uptown was vandalized overnight.
The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday night.
In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.
Local woman was attacked and carjacked in broad daylight while walking along Lagoon Avenue near Bde Maka Ska on Sunday.
New "text-for-safety" feature on Metro Transit buses and trains already sees success as crimes falls by nearly 8%.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.
Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.
Liam Fraser scored his first career goal to help FC Dallas earn a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United.
Rowdy Tellez homered and drove in three runs and six Pittsburgh relievers kept the Twins in check as the Pirates beat Minnesota 4-0.
Mitch Keller pitched six scoreless innings to win his sixth straight start, Oneil Cruz homered for a second consecutive night and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0.
Kahleah Copper buried a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, scoring 34 points to rally Phoenix to an 81-80 victory over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Lynx in Brittney Griner's return to the Mercury.
This fall, Gopher football players will be wearing new uniforms for the first time in six seasons.
In just five months, voters will head to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the potential impact after Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Janet Jarnefeld, who specializes in tick vector services for the Metro Mosquito Control District.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with M Health Fairview's Dr. Maggie Kappelman about tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesota is the fifth worst state for tick-borne illnesses. But after the mild winter the state just saw, ticks could get much worse than usual. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dr. Jennifer Granick, with the University of Minnesota Veterinary School, about how ticks can harm your pets.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the nation's largest pride celebrations, but as Andy Otto with Twin Cities Pride explains, it wasn't always that way.
June is Men's Health Month — a time to maybe remind that guy in your life to take better care of himself. That's especially important since the numbers show that men do not live as long as women.
If you grew up across Minnesota or Wisconsin, there's a good chance you've either had your own encounter with a deer on the road or have a story connected to a friend or family member.
The summer travel season is now in full swing. And while the average cost of a flight is down compared to last year, there are still ways to save.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will be beautiful, though temps will be slightly below average. Monday will have a very similar feel to Saturday and Sunday. As we head into Tuesday, our next chance of rain appears. But by the middle of next week we could see temps in the 80s
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.
The recent rain has cause rivers to rise, leading to trails and parks to temporarily close. Boating is also impacted.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will feel similar to Saturday. Temps are a little below average but will be around 75 degrees. That nice weather should remain with us through Monday. Our next storm chance rolls around on Tuesday and we could jump to the 80s by next Wednesday.
Early showers will wrap up and make their way out of Minnesota by mid-morning, ushering in a quiet and dry weekend.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will be beautiful, though temps will be slightly below average. Monday will have a very similar feel to Saturday and Sunday. As we head into Tuesday, our next chance of rain appears. But by the middle of next week we could see temps in the 80s
All the rain has caused river levels to rise. That has also led to restrictions and closures along some Minnesota rivers.
WCCO-TV meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that Sunday will feel similar to Saturday. Temps are a little below average but will be around 75 degrees. That nice weather should remain with us through Monday. Our next storm chance rolls around on Tuesday and we could jump to the 80s by next Wednesday.
The 6th annual Golden Valley pride offers a place for members of the LGBTQ+ community to be themselves, but this comes shortly after a member of the community was attacked not far from where the event was held.
Employers and recently graduated students got the chance to talk about future job and career options at a job fair aimed at high school graduates.