Woman In Custody Dies In Western Wisconsin Jail
An investigation is underway after a woman died over the weekend while in custody in a western Wisconsin jail.
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Edward Nicholson, 62, Killed When School Bus Rolled Onto Him At Cedar Lake Speedway Friday Night
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, Medical Examiner's Office, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration are all investigating the incident.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Distilleries Switch Into Hand Sanitizer Factories
As hand sanitizer becomes harder to find, some Minnesota companies are taking matters into their own hands.
Wisconsin Police: Man Wanted In Michigan Stabbing Arrested In New Richmond
Authorities in western Wisconsin say they've arrested a man wanted in Michigan for the stabbing death of a mother of five.
Sheriff: Driver, 25, Killed After Car Rolls In Western Wisconsin
Officials in western Wisconsin say a 25-year-old driver died overnight after his car went off-road, launched off a driveway and rolled several times.
Wisconsin Woman Loses Hair After Using Conditioner, Police Investigate Possible Product Tampering
A daily shower turned into a scary situation for 21-year-old Ashley Robinson of New Richmond, Wisconsin – she began losing her hair after using conditioner. Doctors diagnosed her with chemical burns.
Immigration Detention Center COO: Wisconsin City Rejected Proposed Facility
A company that runs privately-owned immigration detention centers has announced that city officials in New Richmond, Wisconsin have rejected their request to build a new facility.
New Richmond Considers Opening ICE Detention Center
Officials from the western Wisconsin city of New Richmond announced Friday that a privately-owned detention center for undocumented immigrants may open in town.
1 Hospitalized After Overnight House Fire In Western Wisconsin
One person was hospitalized early Thursday morning after flames engulfed a home in western Wisconsin.
New Richmond Hotel, A Safety Net For Many, To Close
Dozens of New Richmond citizens, including kids, will lose their homes over the next two months.
St. Croix River Crossing Turning New Richmond Into 'Boomtown'
A small town just outside the Twin Cities is busting at the seams.
Sheriff: Candle Caused Wis. Fire That Killed Boy
A candle sparked a house fire that killed a little boy in western Wisconsin, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff's office.
Nunez Found Guilty In Wis. Double Homicide Trial
It took a St. Croix County jury just three-and-a-half hours to find a former boyfriend guilty in the killings of a New Richmond, Wis., mom and her 10-year-old daughter.
Court To Charge Wis. Teen Accused Of Attempted Homicide As Adult
Attorneys in Wisconsin are fighting a decision to charge a 14-year-old accused of attempted homicide as an adult. Last month, Kali Bookey was accused of slitting the throat of her brother's girlfriend in New Richmond, Wis.
Police: Wis. Girl, 14, Beats, Slits Throat Of Brother's Girlfriend
Police say a 14-year-old Wisconsin girl was trying to make what she called her "first kill" when she attacked her brother's girlfriend.
Man Charged In Murders Of New Richmond Mother & Daughter
A Wisconsin man faces five criminal charges in the death of a mother and her daughter. The badly beaten bodies of Courtney Bradford and her 10-year-old daughter, Jasmine, were discovered in their New Richmond home earlier this month.
Police: 2 Arrested In New Richmond (Wis.) Armed Robbery
Two suspects – one a juvenile – have been arrested in a New Richmond, Wisconsin armed robbery Wednesday evening, according to police.
Police Seeking More Details In New Richmond (Wis.) Double Homicide
The New Richmond Police Department says it's continuing to investigate the deaths of a mother and her 10-year-old daughter on Sept. 3 as homicides.
Mom, 10-Year-Old Daughter Dead In Fire; Ex-Boyfriend Arrested
Authorities say two people were found dead after a house fire in the western Wisconsin community of New Richmond. Police say fire crews were called to the home around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Officials: Wis. Boy, 14, Steals Multiple Cars In Armed Crime Spree
After 16 hours on the run -- in at least four stolen vehicles -- a Wisconsin boy is now behind bars.
Man Accused Of Kidnapping Ex, Forcing Her To Drive With Rope Around Her Neck
A New Richmond, Wisconsin man faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly kidnapping his former girlfriend and forcing her to drive for several hours with a rope around her neck. Baldwin police say 50-year-old Daniel O'Keefe snuck into his ex-girlfriend's car Wednesday night in the parking lot of Notato Contour in Menomonie, where they both work.
Police: 3rd Escaped Wis. Inmate Captured In Minneapolis
The third and final inmate who escaped from a New Richmond, Wisconsin correctional facility was captured Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Police say Jesse Jamal Fairly, 26, escaped from the St. Croix Correctional Faculty Wednesday night with Andre Lee Vance and Kyle Peterson.
2nd Escaped New Richmond Inmate Captured In Madison
A second of three escaped inmates is in police custody Friday afternoon, according to the New Richmond Police Department.
New Richmond Correctional Facility Escapee Caught
The New Richmond Police Department says one of the three inmates who escaped from a corrections facility has been captured. Kyle Peterson was arrested at around 7 a.m. Friday. Police found him in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
3 Inmates Escape From Wis. Corrections Boot Camp
Officials with the New Richmond school district said that classes were canceled Thursday morning because three inmates had escaped from a nearby correctional center.
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Hastings veterans home getting new leadership after complaints
The state is bringing in new leadership at the Hastings veterans home after complaints about a hostile work environment and its impact on veterans.
Paul Harris to make first court appearance in fatal drive-by shooting of pregnant woman
A man accused of killing a pregnant woman in St. Paul is due for his first appearance in court Monday.
Minnesota House to vote on Reproductive Freedom Defense Act Monday
On Monday, a bill protecting reproductive freedom is up for a vote on the House floor.
Trial begins Monday for teen charged with riot in MOA deadly shooting
The trial begins Monday for one of the teenagers charged in a deadly shooting at Mall of America two days before Christmas.
South St. Paul Public Schools employee resigns after child porn arrest
A South St. Paul Public Schools employee has resigned after the district said he was arrested on child pornography charges.
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Paul Harris to make first court appearance in fatal drive-by shooting of pregnant woman
A man accused of killing a pregnant woman in St. Paul is due for his first appearance in court Monday.
Trial begins Monday for teen charged with riot in MOA deadly shooting
The trial begins Monday for one of the teenagers charged in a deadly shooting at Mall of America two days before Christmas.
South St. Paul Public Schools employee resigns after child porn arrest
A South St. Paul Public Schools employee has resigned after the district said he was arrested on child pornography charges.
Bloomington show choir reaches fundraising goal to head to nationals
A show choir in Bloomington will be heading to nationals after reaching their fundraising goal.
Man shot in downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District
The shooting happened near the Fine Line music venue. Officers found the victim suffering from "a possibly life-threatening gunshot wound."
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Hastings veterans home getting new leadership after complaints
The state is bringing in new leadership at the Hastings veterans home after complaints about a hostile work environment and its impact on veterans.
Missing Faribault man dies after being found submerged in river
Police in southern Minnesota found a man face-down in a river hours after family members reported him missing.
A dream since "the womb," Mountain Iron-Buhl snap long streak, win first GBB state crown
Two teams from 277 miles apart faced off on Saturday, each playing for the program's first state championship.
New lawsuit accuses former Chisago County Sheriff of sexually assaulting woman using blackmail scheme
Former Chisago County Sheriff Richard Duncan is accused in a lawsuit of sexually harassing a woman and coercing her into a relationship through a blackmailing scheme.
Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn't require public notice
State officials said that while they knew of the leak in November, they waited to get more information before making a public announcement.
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Wisconsin lawmakers clash over cash bail proposals
Democratic lawmakers unveiled plans Thursday to largely eliminate the use of cash bail in Wisconsin, clashing with Republicans who proposed a constitutional amendment to make it harder for people to get out of jail before trial.
Wisconsin Republicans float bill to designate state rifle
The bill from state Reps. Dave Armstrong, Treig Pronschinske and James Edming and Sen. Romaine Quinn would designate the Henry All-Weather .45-70 as Wisconsin's official state rifle.
VIDEO: Wisconsin State Trooper struck by car on snowy I-94
New video shows the danger of snow-covered roads.
Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers says it's his "intention" to play for New York Jets next season
After 18 years with the team, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he intends to hang up the cheese and head to the Big Apple.
Grandson of Iditarod co-founder, and part-time Wisconsinite, wins annual sled dog race
Ryan Redington on Tuesday won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing his six dogs off the Bering Sea ice to the finish line on Nome's main street.
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Minnesota House to vote on Reproductive Freedom Defense Act Monday
On Monday, a bill protecting reproductive freedom is up for a vote on the House floor.
Talking Points: Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
There have been concerns about nursing staffing levels at local hospitals for years. Esme Murphy takes a look at a piece of legislation at the Capitol that nurses say would make a big difference.
Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
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TC Nighthawks launches with mission to curb rising car thefts
Stolen car numbers are rising fast. This year, there has already been over 900 more motor vehicle thefts than in all of 2022.
Car damaged by a pothole? Here's how to get compensated
Pesky potholes are creating problems for drivers, but hitting one isn't always the end of the road.
Metro Transit votes to spend $3 million on private security
The guards would be assigned to six stations, including the one in Uptown Minneapolis. Metro Transit this week announced it's closing the indoor area of that particular station until more security help arrives. That closure starts Thursday.
Apps can help reinforce kids' lessons in personal finance
It's a method called "money parenting," and it's all about teaching kids about money and how it works. There's different strategies on how to implement this into a child's life.
More people are opting in on travel insurance in wake of COVID, airline troubles
It's that special time of year when many Minnesotans make a break for warmer weather, but more travelers are choosing to spend extra on those trips by way of insurance.
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Paul Harris to make first court appearance in fatal drive-by shooting of pregnant woman
A man accused of killing a pregnant woman in St. Paul is due for his first appearance in court Monday.
Trial begins Monday for teen charged with riot in MOA deadly shooting
The trial begins Monday for one of the teenagers charged in a deadly shooting at Mall of America two days before Christmas.
South St. Paul Public Schools employee resigns after child porn arrest
A South St. Paul Public Schools employee has resigned after the district said he was arrested on child pornography charges.
Man shot in downtown Minneapolis' Warehouse District
The shooting happened near the Fine Line music venue. Officers found the victim suffering from "a possibly life-threatening gunshot wound."
Minneapolis couple ready to move after their Kia, Hyundai repeatedly targeted by thieves
So far this year in Minneapolis, there have been 1,978 car thefts. That's an 85% increase compared to this time last year, when there had been 1,066.
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Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Military pilots, ground crews face higher rates of cancer, study says
The data had long been sought by retired aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.
Idaho hospital stops labor and delivery services citing "political climate"
Abortion bans have made it increasingly challenging for rural hospitals nationwide to attract qualified staff.
U.S. maternal mortality hit six-decade high blamed largely on COVID
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
"Am I dreaming?": Double lung transplants save Minnesota woman with late-stage cancer
Tannaz Ameli, a retired nurse from Minneapolis, had a persistent cough for several months. Her doctors did a chest X-ray and diagnosed her with pneumonia.
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Bloomington show choir reaches fundraising goal to head to nationals
A show choir in Bloomington will be heading to nationals after reaching their fundraising goal.
Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
USA Today's Women of the Year list includes Michelle Obama, Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn appeared on "CBS Mornings" to talk about the mental health program that led to her inclusion on the list.
Taylor Swift announces she's dropping 4 new songs ahead of Eras Tour
"In celebration of The Eras Tour I'm releasing four previously unreleased songs tonight at midnight," the singer posted.
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Minnesota Twins donate new gear to local high school baseball, softball teams
"I think as a Major League Baseball team we do have a responsibility to community," said Twins President Dave St. Peter. "This community has supported us through thick and thin since 1961."
Adam Thielen agrees to terms with Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers added yet another experienced veteran to their offense on Sunday night, agreeing to terms with free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Minnesota Vikings.
Matt Boldy hat trick paces Minnesota past Washington 5-3
Matt Boldy recorded his second career hat trick and the Minnesota Wild rebounded to beat Washington 5-3 on Sunday.
Minnesota United beats Rapids on road for first time, 2-1
Miguel Tapias scored in the 82nd minute to rally Minnesota United to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.
Raptors win 7th straight at home, beat Timberwolves 122-107
The Toronto Raptors extended their season-high home winning streak to seven by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-107 on Saturday night.
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Talking Points: Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
There have been concerns about nursing staffing levels at local hospitals for years. Esme Murphy takes a look at a piece of legislation at the Capitol that nurses say would make a big difference.
Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy dives into where the surplus came from and the political divide on what to do with that surplus.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus (part 2)
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Republicans point to the surplus as a sign Minnesota is overtaxing its residents. Murphy spoke with Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the legislative gridlock and returning that money to your pocket.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus (part 1)
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy spoke with Jim Schowalter, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner, about the pandemic's impact on the surplus.
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The musical mission behind a Fergus Falls' abandoned hospital
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
Raymond man's wooden models are getting worldwide attention
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
One Minnesota town's twist on bowling may be right up your alley
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Wabasha set to celebrate 30th anniversary of "Grumpy Old Men"
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
Small town schoolhouse is now a hot rental property for adventurous travelers
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why people love spending the night at the Middle River Schoolhouse.
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Student-athletes are taking advantage of NIL, but what is it?
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Do frozen foods have as much nutritional value as fresh foods?
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
What exactly is a forecast model?
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
When did March lose the distinction of snowiest month? And which month has taken the title?
A month that is notorious for heavy snowstorms will potentially add to its lore this week.
Inside psychedelic-assisted therapy: How exactly does it work?
After veterans went through FDA-approved trials with other psychedelic drugs, two-thirds no longer had PTSD. Several of these trials are happening in the U.S. now.
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report
Monday marks the first official day of spring, but we're still dealing with winter weather across the state.
What is Next Weather?
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.
Twin Cities set to break more winter records, even as spring begins
The calendar may say today is the first day of spring, but spring-like weather it taking its sweet time to get to us.
As spring begins, several winter weather records still in sight
Today may be the first official day of spring, but it doesn't seem like winter is letting up its grip on us anytime soon.
NEXT Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
We'll see highs in the mid to upper 30s on Monday, and we're anticipating some precipitation in the coming days.
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All they do is win: Meet Minnetonka's cheer team
Minnetonka's cheerleaders are used to winning.
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NEXT Weather: 6:30 a.m. report
Monday marks the first official day of spring, but we're still dealing with winter weather across the state.
Twin Cities set to break more winter records, even as spring begins
The calendar may say today is the first day of spring, but spring-like weather it taking its sweet time to get to us.
As spring begins, several winter weather records still in sight
Today may be the first official day of spring, but it doesn't seem like winter is letting up its grip on us anytime soon.