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Somali and Muslim community leaders are expressing deep concern after a white man and his son dumped deer carcasses on the hoods of two cars owned by Somali-American men outside of a YMCA in St. Cloud.
Police say a surveillance video identified a 62-year-old man from St. Cloud and his 14-year-old son as the people allegedly responsible for putting deer carcasses on two cars parked at the St. Cloud YMCA Wednesday night.
A 20-year-old man is facing charges for not staying at the scene Wednesday afternoon in St. Cloud after he fatally struck an 84-year-old man who walked into traffic.
St. Cloud police are investigating a disturbing find on the hoods of two cars Wednesday night. Someone put deer carcasses on two cars parked at the St. Cloud YMCA.
Police say a man is dead after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday afternoon in downtown St. Cloud. The victim was hit near 5th Avenue and 1st Street North just after 3 p.m. Witnesses were able to help investigators identify the suspect vehicle, which was later found at a residence on the 1300 block of 12th Avenue North.
In late October, the suspect was reported to have walked into a St. Cloud State student's residence and touched himself while unclothed,
A reward of $5,000 is be offered for information leading to an arrest in an arson incident in St. Cloud Tuesday evening.
Overshadowed by an open governor's race and drowned out by the flood of ads in bare-knuckle congressional contests, control of Minnesota's Legislature is also up for grabs in Tuesday's election. But it's not something that all voters will notice. The battle for the state House is being fought largely in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, where Democrats hope a backlash against President Donald Trump and Republicans will help sweep them back into power for the first time since 2014.
The 12-year-old boy once kidnapped and assaulted months before Jacob Wetterling's murder walked out of court a 41-year-old man finally feeling some relief.
The woman who called police said that the naked man, who she did not know, was in her bedroom, exposed and touching himself.
A St. Cloud couple went before a federal appeals court in St. Paul this morning arguing their video business has a right to refuse to make videos for same sex marriages.
A female suspect is in custody after she allegedly stole a squad car near St. Cloud and fled law enforcement Friday morning.
Cell phone video shows the tense moments after a man pulled a gun during an argument at a Walmart in St. Cloud.
A 38-year-old St. Cloud man is accused of strangling a woman in his basement because God told him he needed to kill someone and that he would be able to resurrect them.
A St. Cloud man was arrested after he told police he killed a woman in his home.
"It was powerful to see people drop everything and clear the beach to get in the water."
Two men are being sought after they allegedly robbed and assaulted a group in St. Cloud early Sunday morning.
Police say a man has been arrested after he allegedly robbed a 58-year-old man and struck him in the head with a handgun.
Police say the 59-year-old St. Cloud woman was walking with traffic in the outside lane of West St. Germain when she was struck from behind by a car in the same lane.
The officer, who was not immediately named, was taken from the scene by ambulance to be hospitalized.
Authorities in central Minnesota say a woman was cited for careless driving Tuesday after she tried to do a U-turn on a highway, lost control and slammed into a Dairy Queen.
A 28-year-old Little Falls man is facing murder charges after his 62-year-old aunt died of an apparent heroin overdose back in May.
Police say a man robbed a Super America after assaulting the store clerk Saturday.
A 10-foot-long crocodile sculpture has been recovered after two St. Cloud State juniors admitted to taking the work of art and led police to it.
A storage garage belonging to a tenant at the Airway Storage and Business Center in St. Cloud was forced open, and a 2001 Freightliner step van was stolen from the unit, authorities said.
A week after Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned amid scandal, Mayor Jacob Frey has named his interim replacement.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she is continuing her bid for governor after losing the GOP endorsement to businessman Kendall Qualls over the weekend.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
A week after Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned amid scandal, Mayor Jacob Frey has named his interim replacement.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she is continuing her bid for governor after losing the GOP endorsement to businessman Kendall Qualls over the weekend.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
A motorcyclist is seriously injured and under arrest after leading authorities on a chase through the Twin Cities that ended in a T-bone crash Tuesday morning, officials said.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Jackson Drum plans to attend a program at Rutgers University this summer to help students with spinal cord injuries learn how to live more independently before college.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
The U.S. Forest Service says the fire is located in the Superior National Forest northwest of the North Arm of the Burntside Lake area, approximately eight miles northwest of Ely.
Five men are facing charges in a multi-month investigation of a "large-scale" methamphetamine trafficking organization, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force said on Monday.
The victim, who was in his 20s, was the only person in the trench when it collapsed. Crews from multiple agencies, including the fire department of Stewartville and Rochester, helped in the search and recover effort.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
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.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth says she is continuing her bid for governor after losing the GOP endorsement to businessman Kendall Qualls over the weekend.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
The Department of Homeland Security and Republican lawmakers are criticizing a recent decision made by the Minnesota Board of Pardons.
The Department of Homeland Security and two of Minnesota's top Republicans are criticizing a decision made by the state's Board of Pardons last week to pardon a man facing deportation. WCCO's Ubah Ali explains.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
Asia Village, A new Asian-themed marketplace that opened on Friday in Blaine, includes 11 different eateries, a massive place to get groceries and another for skin care products.
The Republican Party of Minnesota says party leadership did not support a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin held at its endorsement convention, while Attorney General Keith Ellison called the action deeply troubling and an act of cruelty to George Floyd's family.
A motorcyclist is seriously injured and under arrest after leading authorities on a chase through the Twin Cities that ended in a T-bone crash Tuesday morning, officials said.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death inside a car parked along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.
An individual has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash in Maplewood, Minnesota, that left a 37-year-old man seriously injured on Saturday night, officials said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
In 2021, Sarah Siedschlag was diagnosed with breast cancer after finishing a marathon the week before.
It's safe to say the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers some of the best summer weather in the country, but oppressive heat and smoke — particularly in recent years — can have negative impacts.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis Wednesday to talk about how the state is going to help the hospital financially.
Minnesota has legalized marijuana. Could magic mushrooms be next?
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Courtney Williams scored 30 points on 13-of-20 shooting, Olivia Miles had 19 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Lynx eased past the Phoenix Mercury 111-77.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Tristan Gray hit a grand slam in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins added four more runs in the fifth on the way to a 9-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
Rick Adelman, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Sacramento Kings through the most successful era in franchise history, has died, the National Basketball Coaches Association said on Monday. He was 79.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
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.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
Dozens of recreational marijuana dispensaries can now be found across Minnesota. Many of them opened last year, but it's still relatively new. And if you've visited dispensaries in other states, the rules can be different.
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.
Highs in the mid 80s through the rest of the week with them warming to the upper 80s to end the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner 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.
Tuesday will be dry and warm, but we’ve got storm chances in the coming days.
Tuesday will be dry in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low 80s.
Tuesday will be dry in the Twin Cities, with highs in the low 80s.
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse general manager Leah Anderson and chef Justin Nordmeyer share a preview of the event.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
For most of us, summer gives us permission to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy life a little more, explains lifestyle contributor Jasmine Stringer.
A famous line often attributed to Albert Einstein calls compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” Dustin Smith from Wealth Enhancement Group demystifies the concept (and the quote).
Highs in the mid 80s through the rest of the week with them warming to the upper 80s to end the weekend, WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner reports.