North Branch family takes chance on immunotherapy, saving daughter's life
A North Branch mom and dad are beyond grateful that they took a chance that saved their precious baby girl's life.
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Family tries immunotherapy to treat daughter's cancer, to great success
A North Branch mom and dad are beyond grateful today that they they took a chance.
Community stands with North Branch family targeted by racist vandal
A Black family who moved to North Branch from the Twin Cities last year has had their sense of security upended in the last month.
2 killed in North Branch fire
Authorities are investigating following a fatal fire in North Branch Sunday.
Minnesota Lawmaker Seeks Donations To Help Family Charged In Jan. 6 Insurrection
Sen. Mark Koran, a North Branch Republican, on Friday posted a link to a crowdfunding site launched by a member of the Westbury family -- four members of which are charged with crimes related to the deadly Capitol riot.
Tyler Hiland Charged With Stabbing Parents, Leaving Mother Paralyzed
A 26-year-old central Minnesota man is accused of stabbing both of his parents last week, leaving his mother paralyzed.
Police: 'Detonated Explosive Device' Found Alongside Road In North Branch
This is an open investigation and the public is encouraged to contact the North Branch Police Department with any information about the incident.
11 Horses Seized From North Branch Farm For Suspected Neglect, Investigation Underway
Investigators are looking into an alleged animal neglect case involving nearly a dozen horses on a Minnesota farm.
11 Horses, Ponies Seized From North Branch For Suspected Neglect
Authorities say 11 horses and ponies were rescued from a residence in North Branch Friday in a suspected case of neglect.
Samuel Moreno, 23, Charged In Fatal North Branch Crash
A 23-year-old man has been charged in the Nov. 1 North Branch auto crash that killed 63-year-old Joffre Kolosky. It is his second time being charged for driving while impaired.
State Patrol: Joffre Kolosky Killed On I-35 In North Branch After Rear-Ended By Suspected Drunk Driver
Joffre Kolosky is dead after his sedan was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver Friday morning on Interstate 35 in North Branch.
Missing North Branch Woman, 25, Found Safe
Twenty-five-year-old Nicole Suzann Bjorgan of North Branch was found safe after going missing this week. Police said they believe Bjorgan left her home sometime after 8 p.m. this week and had not been seen since.
North Branch Family Mourning Loss Of Firefighter Son Thanks Community
The 10,000 people who call North Branch home are supporting a family that has served them for decades. Ron Rollins is a North Branch police officer. His son, Tony, a North Branch firefighter, died last month in a car crash.
2nd Fatal Crash In As Many Days On Highway 95 Near North Branch
There have been two fatal crashes this week on Highway 95, just west of North Branch.
Chain Reaction Crash In North Branch Leaves Motorcyclist Dead
A chain reaction crash north of the metro Tuesday afternoon left a motorcyclist dead.
Police: Girl On Bike Injured By Hit-And-Run Driver In North Branch
North Branch police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who hurt a girl on her bike early Friday evening.
Goose Creek Rest Area, Still Unfinished, Now Open To Public After $7M Restoration
A popular rest area on the way to cabin country will be open after all in time for Memorial Day weekend.
MnDOT: 'Serious Safety Concerns' Further Delay Opening Of Goose Creek Rest Area
Earlier this week, a WCCO investigation found construction delays are keeping the remodeled Goose Creek Rest Area near North Branch off limits. Now, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says incomplete work by the contractor will add to the wait.
'This Is Really A Boondoggle': Price Tag On Rest Stop Remodel Tops $7.2M
Original plans had it opening seven months ago. Project delays and an eye-popping price tag have some lawmakers asking questions.
Stryker Strikes Again! Chisago Co. K-9 Chases Down 2nd Suspect In 2 Weeks
A Chisago County K-9 officer named Striker was a hero for the second time in a matter of two weeks.
Lara Trump To Visit Minnesota Thursday
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law to President Donald Trump, will visit the Republican Party of Minnesota's North Branch office Thursday in an effort to rally voters.
North Branch Police Seek Help Finding 16-Year-Old Runaway
Authorities in central Minnesota are asking the public's help in finding a 16-year-old runaway.
No Officers Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Carjacking Suspect
A Minnesota prosecutor says no charges will be filed against seven law officers in the fatal shooting of a North Carolina man last year.
North Branch Mayor Enters Eight District Congressional Race
Kirsten Hagen Kennedy, the mayor of North Branch, announced her candidacy in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Man, 77, Dies In North Branch House Fire
Authorities in central Minnesota say a 77-year-old man died Wednesday in a house fire.
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Bethel University college student working to complete five degrees
One St. Paul college student is stacking up consecutive semesters and building passions while earning multiple degrees.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
The Wildcat Sanctuary helps rescue 24 Asian leopard cats, takes in 8 of them
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone will take in eight new Asian leopard cats, after they were found living in "deplorable conditions" in Texas.
2 children killed, 2 others injured after Amish buggy struck by motorist in SE Minnesota
Officials in southeastern Minnesota say two children are dead and two other children are injured — all siblings — after a crash between an Amish buggy and a motorist on Monday.
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Bethel University college student working to complete five degrees
One St. Paul college student is stacking up consecutive semesters and building passions while earning multiple degrees.
17 states, including Minnesota, join FTC in massive antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
2 students detained after guns found on Roseville H.S. property, school officials say
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Country star Morgan Wallen to bring world tour to U.S. Bank Stadium next year
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Police: Mother killed, 2 kids hurt after being struck by motorist in Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis say a 36-year-old mother is dead after she was struck by a motorist last week.
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The Wildcat Sanctuary helps rescue 24 Asian leopard cats, takes in 8 of them
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone will take in eight new Asian leopard cats, after they were found living in "deplorable conditions" in Texas.
17 states, including Minnesota, join FTC in massive antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
Minnesota is among over a dozen states that are filing a sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon.
83-year-old woman dies in fatal car crash near Rochester
An 83-year-old woman from La Crosse, Wisconsin died Monday morning after rolling her vehicle into a median on Interstate 90 near Rochester, Minnesota.
St. Cloud is seeking $100 million to improve downtown walkability
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
How do algae blooms form?
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
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Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Five flamingos that showed up in Wisconsin to wade along a Lake Michigan beach attracted a big crowd of onlookers eager to see the unusual visitors venturing far from their usual tropical setting.
17-year-old girl dies in western Wisconsin crash
A 17-year-old girl died on Saturday morning in a crash with a semi in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DNR defends lack of population goal in wolf management plan
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Wisconsin Republicans propose impeaching top elections official after disputed vote to fire her
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
Wisconsin child care industry on verge of crisis as pandemic-era subsidy comes to end
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
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After 30 months of recovery, St. Paul man gets to thank the paramedics who saved his life
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Woodbury therapists create "The Hmong Mental Health Podcast" to offer new way of support
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Anthony Bradford, 22, is 1st recipient of Rondo Inheritance Fund
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
Top Shipt shopper surpasses 20,000 deliveries, but always stops to make connections
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
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Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
St. Cloud is seeking $100 million to improve downtown walkability
The city of St. Cloud is looking to revitalize its downtown and it's looking for funding from the state.
Brooklyn Park mayor has aspirations to improve racial equity in cannabis industry
The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.
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Country star Morgan Wallen to bring world tour to U.S. Bank Stadium next year
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
University of Minnesota announces new "Kudos" apple variety
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
Over $60 million in missing money returned to Minnesotans during 2023 fiscal year
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
Twin Cities art gallery selling "the rookie card of Bob Ross paintings" for $10 million
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
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2 students detained after guns found on Roseville H.S. property, school officials say
Two students were detained Monday for bringing guns to Roseville High School, according to officials.
Police solve a 40-year-old murder using DNA testing
Police solve a nearly 40-year-old murder after matching a 2018 DNA profile to a disposed plastic cup.
Montevideo bartender fatally stabbed; community and friends left only with questions
Co-workers and friends of a Montevideo man are looking for answers, one week after he was found stabbed to death.
Roseville police say 3 men died in murder-suicide that involved hallucinogenic drugs
Police in Roseville say three men were killed over the weekend in a murder-suicide. Meanwhile, a fourth man is still in the hospital.
Minor injuries for 1 after shooting in White Bear Lake parking lot
A bystander was shot in a White Bear Lake parking lot early Sunday.
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Recovery after addiction: "It's so worth it, and it's possible"
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
Young patient at Children's Minnesota to bring truck obsession to "Day of the Dozers" benefit
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Family fights for wide availability of fentanyl test strips following daughter's death
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man biking around America to raise money for cancer and schizophrenia
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
Minnesota's Fentanyl crisis: The families left behind
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
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Country star Morgan Wallen to bring world tour to U.S. Bank Stadium next year
Country singer Morgan Wallen announced his "One Night At A Time World Tour" will be extended into 2024 — and it includes a stop in Minnesota.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Valleyfair's Tricks and Treats weekends return in celebration of all things spooky and fall
The Twin Cities' home theme park is transformed and ready to welcome guests during its final fall push.
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Jeffers and Ryan lead AL Central champion Twins to 9-3 win over Angels
Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Right-hander Chris Paddack activated by Twins, 16 months after second Tommy John surgery
Right-hander Chris Paddack was activated by the Minnesota Twins, 16 months after he had Tommy John surgery for the second time.
End zone INT gives Chargers 28-24 win over Vikings
The Vikings falls to 0-3 on the season.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Bryant throws TD to Mangieri in OT as Northwestern beats Minnesota 37-34
Ben Bryant threw a 25-yard touchdown to Charlie Mangieri in overtime, Bryce Kirtz set a career high with 215 yards receiving and caught two TDs, and Northwestern rallied from 21 down to beat Minnesota 37-34.
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Director controversy, legal challenge make for rocky start for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management
The agency's new director withdrew after a day over allegations her company had sold cannabis products that are not legal. There is also a legal effort to declare cannabis sales legal now because of an historic clause in the state constitution.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
Talking Points preview: Driver’s licenses for undocumented Minnesotans
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 3)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
Talking Points: Life-changing law for thousands of undocumented Minnesotans (part 2)
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
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Fillmore County, offering fly fishing year 'round in Minnesota, is a nationwide destination for anglers
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Meet the wrestler-turned-chainsaw artist whose been carving out magic for nearly 40 years
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Browns Valley retiree's pedal tractor collection now approaches 250 in number
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
100 years ago, the Minnesota State Fair hosted a camp for farm boys
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
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How do algae blooms form?
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
How are corn mazes made?
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
What goes into the cost of an oil change? And how can we save a few bucks on our next trip?
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
How often does an 0-2 team make it to the NFL playoffs?
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
How do you know if your at-home COVID test is still good to use?
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
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A view of 2023 Vikings training camp
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
2023 Minnesota State Fair: New food, drinks and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Minnesotans share their bears
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
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Mother dies three days after driver hits car
The crash happened at Blaisdell Avenue and Lake Street on Friday night.
St. Paul college student juggles five college majors
One St. Paul college student is stacking up consecutive semesters and building passions -- while earning multiple degrees.
What is the new phone etiquette?
There are unwritten rules that we seem to follow when it comes to technology.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report on Sept. 26, 2023
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Metro State University hoping to make it easier for people of color to become teachers
Victor Cole, the director of recruitment, retention, and induction at Metro State University stops by the WCCO Studio to discuss a new grant the university received.