
Tornado spotted in central Wisconsin amid heat wave
The tornado also was spotted 7 miles northeast of Mauston. It was described as "rain-wrapped," which made it difficult to see.
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The tornado also was spotted 7 miles northeast of Mauston. It was described as "rain-wrapped," which made it difficult to see.
The National Weather Service says 13 tornadoes hit Minnesota during a devastating storm on Memorial Day.
The National Weather Service says nine tornadoes hit Minnesota during a destructive wave of Memorial Day storms.
The tornadoes and storms on Memorial Day left many trees damaged across Minnesota, along with many homeowners wondering what to do with them. To help homeowners navigate the process, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released a do's and don'ts to dealing with storm-damaged trees.
Mark Kulda with the Insurance Federation of Minnesota says we've had three storms this month alone that have each caused more than $25 million in damage -- which he says is "very unusual."
The start to severe weather season has taken its toll across Minnesota. There were 15 tornadoes in May. The average is just over four.
"What makes this year a little bit odd is how many different days we've had either large hail or damaging winds or tornados -- and in some cases all three of those," said DNR Senior Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld.
Memorial Day has a category-4 severe weather risk. That only typically happens in southern Minnesota twice a year, and in the metro once a year.
In the town of 1,500, baseball brings people together. It's been that way for decades. The storm destroyed a good portion of the outfield fence, took down four, 80-foot light towers, and ripped the roofs off of both dugouts.
Thousands of Minnesotans spent the day talking with their insurance agents, as Thursday's hail storm caused major damage to homes, cars, and boats.
Johnson is best known for his Millennial Farmer videos on YouTube, but his latest installment will be about how hard his farm has been hit -- not just by wind, but also by rain. Between May 9 and May 15, that area of the state got anywhere from 5 to 10 inches of rain.
Sixty-three-year-old Ryan Erickson was killed when a grain bin on his family's farm collapsed on his car. The state is considering the loss a line-of-duty death.
Martha Llanos Rodriguez of Mexico City died Wednesday when a semitrailer plowed into her vehicle from behind on Interstate 90 in southwestern Minnesota.
The National Weather Service says a grain bin fell on a car just before 7 p.m. Thursday in Blomkest in Kandiyohi County, killing a passenger inside.
After a second-straight night of destructive weather, Minnesota will enjoy several days of peace.
Homeowners cleaning up storm damage in their yards across the Twin Cities are having a hard time finding professional help.
Many residents across the Twin Cities metro are cleaning up after a severe storm rolled through the area Wednesday evening.
The teams will pick up Thursday afternoon where they left off and play the last six innings, before staging the series finale at Target Field about a half-hour after the first game concludes.
The Twin Cities are under a tornado warning Wednesday evening, and a tornado watch is in effect until midnight Thursday in most of central and southern Minnesota.
With more severe weather on the way, you might be wondering what to do if you wind up with damage of your own.
Polk County was beaten up a bit when the storms ripped through. From the air, you could see barns flattened and siding and other materials were strewn across a field. A number of other trees were snapped and tossed asunder.
"For one storm to come through and do all this damage is pretty remarkable," Dan Brown said.
Large hail has been reported Monday morning as the first round of severe weather rolls through the state. We collected some of the most striking hail pictures we've received so far.
National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Todd Krause said it's always a good time to be prepared, and that starts with making a severe weather plan for you and your family.
Strong winds blew over multiple semis on Interstate 35 south of Faribault early Tuesday afternoon.
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
The embattled British leader is finally bowing out after a tumultuous week of high-profile resignations and a litany of scandals raising questions about his credibility.
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
Dew points are already in the upper 60s in many parts of Minnesota Thursday morning.
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
Two people were injured at the end of last month when a 15-year-old girl crashed a car into a restaurant in northern Minnesota.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
Derek Chauvin will learn his sentence Thursday for violating George Floyd's civil rights. WCCO will offer live, streaming coverage on CBS News Minnesota.
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a boy fighting for his life.
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 81-78 on Wednesday.
The Timberwolves made their blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert official on Wednesday.
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
Humidity levels will stay high on Thursday, and isolated storms are possible starting in the afternoon.
Thursday if off to a warm and muggy start, with isolated isolated storms possible later on.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the chances for rain Thursday.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
A.J. Hilton shares the latest headlines, and asks viewers to share the foods they have to eat when they're feeling "hangry."
Police say Jack Kocur died after handling a firework that is not legal in the state.
Done in by a wave of scandals, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday that he would step down as leader of the Conservative Party and leave office once a replacement is chosen. Watch his announcement here.
It's time for all the thrills and chills of the Hamel Rodeo at Corcoran Lions Park.
Today former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced on federal charges for violating George Floyd's civil rights.