Minneapolis, St. Paul Declare Snow Emergencies Following Winter Storm
The city of Minneapolis declared a snow emergency Tuesday morning following a winter storm that brought a few inches of snow to the metro area.
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The city of Minneapolis declared a snow emergency Tuesday morning following a winter storm that brought a few inches of snow to the metro area.
Pete Freiheit was a farm kid who developed a love for history -- most of all the tractors used on his farm. So he started tinkering with some tools and built a few model tractors -- thousands of them, actually.
Officials in Red Wing have identified the man shot in the chest Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities say a suspect is being questioned after a man was shot in Red Wing early Tuesday afternoon. The Red Wing Police Department responded at about 12:18 p.m. to a report of a shooting at 408 West Avenue.
This will be the final season to buy holiday gifts at Red Wing Pottery. Owners Bruce and Irene Johnson say they're closing shop on Christmas Eve.
After the turkey's been gobbled, your out-of-town guests may get antsy for some entertainment over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Show them the best of Minnesota with this handy holiday guide.
A BNSF train derailed Saturday morning just north of the Wisconsin city of Alma, according to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office. WCCO confirms that 32 cars derailed, 10 of which are empty auto carriers. Several of the other cars are tankers carrying denatured alcohol -- two of which have tipped into the Mississippi River and are leaking from vents atop the cars.
If you are looking for a real scare and a thrill, head to the St. James Hotel in Red Wing Saturday. You can join paranormal investigator Adrian Lee and his team for a spooky Halloween experience.
Halloween is almost here, and there's plenty going on. Let's take a look at a sampling of Halloween events around the state. Friday night is Haunted High Ropes at the Eagles Bluff Environmental Center near Lanesboro. Go trick-or-treating on the high ropes course—and watch out for ghosts and skeletons along the way.
The Red Wing City Council is reconsidering a resolution that would make attacks on police officers a hate crime. After an outcry on social media, city leaders are promising to take another look, this time with public input.
On Monday, the Red Wing City Council made a strong statement in support of the police. It passed a resolution saying it supports national efforts to make attacks on police officers hate crimes. So, how do hate crime laws work? Good Question.
The city of Red Wing is the first in the state and the second in the nation to pass a resolution designed to protect police officers from harm. The resolution calls for anyone who hurts a police officer to be charged with a hate crime.
An annual Minnesota traveling music showcase is scheduled to kick off in Northfield. The Minnesota Music Coalition says the fifth annual Caravan du Nord will kick off Oct. 3, in partnership with Carleton College.
It's another huge week in high school football as after Friday night's action, there are just two weeks left in the regular season. That means the focus for many teams has shifted to the playoffs. The primary focus is still the Friday night opponent every week, but teams are now looking at where they might be headed for the postseason.
An open congressional seat once expected to set off a stampede of hopefuls so far hasn't attracted many candidates. Former Republican state Sen. John Howe announced his campaign for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District Tuesday.
Follow the fall colors from north to south during Minnesota's autumn scenery extravaganza.
The Ole Miss Marina Boat Ramp and Bay in Red Wing will remain closed to river traffic throughout the weekend due to an oil spill Thursday morning.
Wisconsin's new endangered species license plate features art from a Minnesota photographer. State natural resources and transportation officials unveiled the license plate Wednesday which shows a photo of a bald eagle swooping down on the Mississippi River.
WCCO's Goin' to the Lake series of roadtrips headed into bluff country this week, with Frank Vascellaro, Natalie Nyhus and Dave Lee broadcasting as the town celebrates its yearly festival: River City Days.
It's that time of the week again, we're hitting the road and Goin' to the Lake on WCCO. This week, Frank Vascellaro and Natalie Nyhus are heading to Red Wing for River City Days. Dave Lee from 830 WCCO Radio will also be joining in on the fun.
It is your typical Minnesota campground: shared stories, laughter around the campfire -- even the "neighsayers." Yes, this is a place for people and their horses. Zumbro Bottoms it is your pick for Best Horse Trail in Minnesota.
The train derailment and fire Wednesday, which forced the evacuation of a nearby small town, was the fifth this year involving North Dakota trains.
After three deadly falls in four years, the city of Red Wing is considering more safety measures along a scenic trail.
A hiker has died after falling from a dangerous hiking path in Red Wing. Police say the man was hiking on the north trail of Barn Bluff when he fell and got stranded just before 1 p.m.
Miesville, Minnesota is a town you could easily drive right through. Halfway between Hastings and Red Wing on Highway 61, this town of about 130 residents is home to the best burger in Minnesota -- or maybe I should say burgers!
