World War II soldier to be laid to rest in New Ulm after DNA identification
A Minnesota family is finally welcoming home U.S Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi, a war hero they waited more than 80 years to find.
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A Minnesota family is finally welcoming home U.S Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi, a war hero they waited more than 80 years to find.
After 80 years, a war hero is finally back home. U.S. Army Captain Willibald “Bill” Bianchi, a Bataan Death March survivor and Medal of Honor recipient, returned to Minnesota on Friday. Ubah Ali was there for this long-awaited homecoming and dignified return.
It was once the second-tallest copper statue in the U.S. after the Statue of Liberty. If you’ve been to New Ulm, Minnesota, you’ve likely seen Hermann the German, the 102-foot-tall monument in Hermann Heights. Now, the future is uncertain because it needs major repairs. John Lauritsen shows us what needs to be done to save the beloved statue.
Minnesota adopted an ambitious timeline to replace all lead water pipes in the state.
WCCO is shining its summer spotlight on the picturesque river valley town of New Ulm and the family-run business that's nearly as old as the city itself.
In the 1850s, German settlers incorporated a town 90 miles southwest of the Twin Cities.
A man suffered serious injuries Wednesday evening after being run over by a tractor in southern Minnesota.
There's a path in Brown County that holds hundreds of feet of history. It's called the "Way of the Cross" and it brings in visitors from around the world.
There's a path in Brown County that holds hundreds of feet of history. It's called the "Way of the Cross" and it brings in visitors from around the world.
A historic number of Minnesota officers have left the profession in the last few years. They're going out on what's called duty disability. How to help officers and how to manage the claims and benefits is being debated at the Capitol.
A New Ulm police investigator has been arrested and charged for alleged criminal sexual conduct with a pre-teen girl.
Authorities in southern Minnesota say a man has died after he was stopped by police in New Ulm, struggled with an officer and shot himself.
The Brown County Law Enforcement Center said there was an explosion on Water Street in New Ulm Tuesday evening.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday funding for two major road construction projects.
Bishop John LeVoir announced Thursday he is resigning from the Diocese of New Ulm due to health reasons.
"The Church is a safer place for children and young people today thanks to the courage of abuse survivors who advocated strongly for changes to protect the vulnerable and hold abusers and Church leaders accountable," Bishop John LeVoir said.
Two people were able to escape a pickup truck Monday after it broke through the ice on a south-central Minnesota lake.
Late Tuesday afternoon, the New Ulm Police Department received a tip from the FBI office in Mankato about a possible threat at New Ulm High School.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to New Ulm where Domeier's is celebrating 85 years of authentic history.
The small town of New Ulm is coming together to mourn the loss of 16-year-old Jackson Bieraugel.
One person is dead after a pickup truck tipped over on a gravel road in New Ulm Monday afternoon.
A 25-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection to the stabbing death of his mother.
The Diocese of New Ulm in Minnesota has reached a $34 million settlement in its bankruptcy case with 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others.
16-year-old Tanner Michael Klammer who went missing May 10 at River Bend Education District in New Ulm has been found safe, Sleepy Eye police say.
Two more police departments in southern Minnesota are getting officers to wear body cameras.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to speak on Thursday after announcing an end-of-session deal with leaders in the state Legislature.
Minnesota's largest school district announced its new superintendent on Thursday.
The identification of the remains also resolved a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to speak on Thursday after announcing an end-of-session deal with leaders in the state Legislature.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to speak on Thursday after announcing an end-of-session deal with leaders in the state Legislature.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
The owners of Dirty Blonde Bar and Grill in Bock say they now face thousands in lost revenue, a repair bill approaching $100,000 and what they describe as a lack of answers.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
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.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is set to speak on Thursday after announcing an end-of-session deal with leaders in the state Legislature.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
With just days left in Minnesota's legislative session, one controversial topic has lawmakers at odds: gun reform. And now, Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
Some Minnesota House Democrats are threatening a sit-in if Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth doesn't let them vote on a gun control bill that already passed the Senate.
Tim Walz and legislative leaders have reached a deal to end the session in the next few days.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
A former Minnesota state senator accused of attempting to pay a teenager for sex is set to appear Thursday morning in a change-of-plea hearing.
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
Charges say survelliance cameras caught the stabbing on video.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, man is facing charges after a toddler in his care pulled a gun from a diaper bag during a traffic stop Monday afternoon, court documents show.
Minnesotans will soon face tougher consequences if they disguise themselves as law enforcement to deceive the public in response to the lawmaker shooting attacks last summer.
A Twin Cities teenager is facing an unimaginable battle: terminal cancer. She's fortunate enough to have family by her side through her fearless fight as they all hope for a miracle.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Hundreds of nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital have voted to approve an unfair labor practice strike, their union announced Tuesday.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Rafael Navarro scored a goal, Nico Hansen had his first shutout this season, and the Colorado Rapids beat Minnesota United 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak.
Leo Jiménez had three hits and Xavier Edwards doubled, tripled and scored three runs as the Miami Marlins beat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Wednesday night.
The tennis court is where Jaime Gaard Chapman belongs.
The Colorado Avalanche are headed to the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
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.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
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.
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.
Gusts will reach up to 35 mph in the metro, leading to an elevated brushfire threat, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Wind, fire danger and a few storms before a wetter weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
A weak boundary will increase clouds and wind on Thursday afternoon in the Twin Cities.
Wind, fire danger and a few storms before a wetter weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Gusts will reach up to 35 mph in the metro, leading to an elevated brushfire threat, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Wind, fire danger and a few storms before a wetter weekend, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
The Animal Humane Society in Minnesota is accepting 50 beagles from a Wisconsin biomedical researcher that has faced break-ins and protests over abuse accusations, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Police in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, say one of their K-9s attacked another dog Tuesday night, causing "significant injury" to the pet.
Starting Thursday,. those renting in Minnesota’s capitol city will have protections focused on keeping things fair.