Minnesota Snowstorm Doesn't Stop UPS Driver From Delivering Holiday Gifts
He said he got most of his packages delivered Friday despite the storm. The others will have to wait until Saturday when conditions improve.
He said he got most of his packages delivered Friday despite the storm. The others will have to wait until Saturday when conditions improve.
Three people were transported to a hospital after two motorcycles collided with a car in Red Wing Saturday.
Just off of Highway 61 is a tower with quite a view. From the first step to the top is 115 feet. There's no WiFi, no air conditioning, no cable, but you get by. The site is called the Anderson Center at Tower View. And it's where artists from around the world come and stay for weeks on end.
A Red Wing man began a police pursuit after attempting to shoot a family member inside a home.
WCCO obtained a letter sent Friday from the Red Wing City Council to Roger Pohlman. In it, the council laid out their trust, performance and leadership concerns.
Free COVID-19 community testing continues across Minnesota next week, with sites available in eight different cities.
A restaurant in a historic building in Red Wing is set to re-open after an impaired driver ran into it.
Since 1984, the bakery claims the winner of their cookie poll has matched the winner of the popular vote.
While the debate around a police reform proposal received a lot of attention, the legislature's failure to agree on other issues is having an impact on the bottom line of communities statewide.
Many people in the town of Red Wing use a trip to Hanisch Bakery as a way to cope with their new normal.
Law enforcement says it's believed to be an isolated incident and there does not appear to be a threat to the public.
One person is dead after a residential fire in Red Wing.
A historic artisan company will be closing their manufacturing and retail locations this fall.
The union says Chief Shannon Draper was suspended after an April staff meeting in which he allegedly threatened employees and used profanity.
A suspect believed to have been involved in a shooting in Red Wing Tuesday was arrested Wednesday in Woodbury.
Police say a man was shot in Red Wing around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 700 block of Plum Street. Witnesses said they saw between one and four gunshots and a man running from the scene toward Bush Street and Highway 58, Red Wing police say.
Allegations of sexual misconduct at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Red Wing has led to the firing of an employee, and sparked a civil lawsuit on behalf of the young victim.
Mississippi River water levels rose after a rainy week in Red Wing, Minnesota. Red Wing police say several park and boat launches closed in the area, including the road into Colvill Park and Frazier Street access to the public boat launch.
Red Wing police say an 18-year-old man was booked into the Goodhue County Jail Tuesday for first-degree assault after a shooting that left a victim injured early Tuesday morning. According to police, officers responded at 2:30 a.m. to a call involving a shooting near Hallstrom Drive and Twin Bluff Road.
The Minnesota State Patrol says Sydney Fleck, of Red Wing, was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries after the incident.
Volunteers spent Tuesday at Prairie Island Indian Community in southeastern Minnesota filling sandbags in preparation for spring flooding amid the recent warm weather.
Construction crews are working 24 hours a day to complete the Red Wing Bridge before Mississippi River levels rise.
A 17-year-old Lake City girl was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Red Wing.
Last month, the Red Wing City Council vote to make it illegal to paint images on the side of Barn Bluff.
The Sheldon has been closed since May and will re-open on Saturday, Sept. 29th.
Ryan Jeffers homered twice and Carlos Correa added a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Shakopee High School unveils the very first designated smudging space for students in the state, allowing for native students to participate in a long-standing culture practice.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
Minneapolis city officials say two people were killed in a shooting on the southside Thursday evening, as well as the suspected shooter. Sources tell WCCO a police officer was also killed, and another officer is in critical condition.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
Minneapolis city officials say two people were killed in a shooting on the southside Thursday evening, as well as the suspected shooter. Sources tell WCCO a police officer was also killed, and another officer is in critical condition.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
If you ever needed a reminder to keep your trash cans inside your home unless it's pick up day, just watch the surveillance video from outside Bailey Jacobson's home.
So far this spring, mosquitos activity is more than double the 10-year average.
Elizabeth Burton, who goes by Lizzie, was last seen leaving her home in Baytown Township on Tuesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The United States Coast Guard says hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Lake Superior on Wednesday morning.
A young boy who went missing in southwestern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon was later found unresponsive in a river and died at a hospital, police said.
The U.S. used to be a major supplier of helium but not anymore, which is why a helium mine in the middle of the country could be a gold mine.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
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.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
All four Minnesota competing in the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee have been eliminated.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts in his "hush money" trial in New York, becoming the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
Last year, state lawmakers signed off on what was billed as a nation-leading child tax credit program for low- and middle-income Minnesota families aimed at cutting child poverty by one-third.
Dozens of businesses in downtown's North Loop neighborhood are hoping customers will help them celebrate women.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
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.
A 28-year-old man was charged on Wednesday for allegedly stabbing another man in the head during a fight on Saturday.
On Thursday, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said it "conducted a thorough review of the case to determine the appropriate path forward, which is petitioning the Supreme Court for review of the decision."
One person was seriously hurt on Wednesday after gunfire broke out near a Twin Cities strip mall.
A Minneapolis man convicted of gunning down a young man at Mall of America in 2022 has received a sentence of 30 years and seven months.
The top DFL Party official and Minnesota's Democratic governor called for the resignation of embattled Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell on Thursday, following the end of the legislative session in which Mitchell was an essential vote in the chamber to move bills forward.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.
Technically speaking, Elliot Butay is a lobbyist, but they don't love that the term comes with stigma attached.
A major change in the medical world is helping make kidney transplants more racially equitable.
If it weren't for all the warm sunshine, you might mistake all of the drifting cottonwood in Minnesota for snowflakes.
A retired firefighter who needed a double lung transplant to survive is making big strides.
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.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
Ryan Jeffers homered twice and Carlos Correa added a two-out, bases-clearing triple in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied from a four-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals.
When a Timberwolves game ends, another team is just getting started.
Since lacrosse became a Minnesota high school sport, Lakeville North has been one of the top teams.
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league developed by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will make its debut in January and pay players the highest average salary in women's professional sports league history.
PWHL Minnesota won the Walter Cup in Game 5 against Boston on Wednesday night in the league's inaugural championship, and the State of Hockey is ready to party.
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.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
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.
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.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
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.
Showers are likely overnight Thursday and into Friday.
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 Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast, and he says the rain out west is slowly moving toward us, likely to hit us overnight and tomorrow.
With temps in the 70s, it'll stay mostly dry in the metro, though some rain could move in during the late evening.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says that we have spotty showers over the next few days, but highs should return to the low 80s soon enough.
Three people died, including a police officer, and three were injured in a south Minneapolis shooting Thursday evening, sources tell WCCO. A second police officer is among the injured.
The Minneapolis Police Department says six people were shot, including two police officers, in south Minneapolis Thursday evening. One officer is in critical condition.
Showers are likely overnight Thursday and into Friday.
A Minnesota high school is the first in the state with an on-campus space for a Native cultural practice.
A new research center just broke ground to help improve the lives of our nation's heroes.