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A car crashed into a St. Cloud apartment building Sunday afternoon, according to the St. Cloud Police Department. Police said, just after 3 p.m. an officer responded to a call of a car crashing into a building on the 400 block of 14th Street South.
An employee of a St. Cloud gas station was injured in an armed robbery Thursday evening. An employee of a St. Cloud gas station was injured in an armed robbery Thursday evening.
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Last week, St. Cloud resident discovered the license plate and posted a photo online, which soon spread.
Minnesota's governor ordered the state to take back a license plate he called offensive on Monday. The plate had the letter 'F' before an apparent abbreviation for 'Muslims.'
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A man was Tasered at the Stearns County Courthouse Friday morning after refusing to be escorted from the courtroom, police said. Gawech Yiek Thach, 32, of St. Cloud, had just been taken from the St. Cloud Hospital to the courthouse for a civil commitment hearing.
A 27-year-old woman was arrested Thursday morning after tailgating a police officer before leading authorities on a chase, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
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The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body of a man found under a St. Cloud bridge last week. Police say the body is that of 39-year-old Michael Earl Hennager of Waite Park.
The demographics of the city of St. Cloud are changing and so is the face of its police department. For the first time in the city's history an African-American female is a part of the police force.
The body of a woman found at the Mississippi River in St. Cloud Sunday has been identified. Police said the female found on the ice just south of Granite City Crossing Bridge was 21-year-old Hannah Pauline Udvig.
Police say first responders found two bodies at the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, but that investigators don't believe the cases are related. St. Cloud Police Sgt. Jeffrey Janssen says police got a call Sunday afternoon about a person possibly on the ice.
A central Minnesota woman who's behind bars in Kentucky is charged with fatally bludgeoning her father with an axe-like tool.
A St. Cloud man was arrested Monday morning after he allegedly pointed a handgun at a man attempting to tow his vehicle. Sharmake Mohamed Aden, 26, is facing charges of second degree assault and terroristic threats.
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a number of men who are believed to be involved in two separate thefts of cigarettes.
A 38-year-old St. Cloud woman is in custody and charged with her father's murder. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says Lisa May Kearney was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, and was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Jeffrey Eugene Schilling.
Police in St. Cloud say a woman is missing after a body was found in a home. Officers say they were called to a residence to check on the welfare of someone in the home and found the body Monday afternoon. Police say the death is suspicious.
Officials in St. Cloud are seeking the public's help in finding a missing woman and a blue pickup truck as part of a suspicious death investigation.
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Prosecutors have accused a St. Cloud woman of biting her husband's ear off during an argument over beer. The St. Cloud Times reports Jamie Elrod faces a first-degree assault charge.
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The Stearns County Attorney's office says they won't file charges against a St. Cloud Hospital security guard who subdued a suspect with a taser, which resulted in the suspect's death.
St. Cloud police are investigating after two people were shot and injured Tuesday evening. At 7:42 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the St. Cloud Hospital on the report of two male victims who suffered gunshot wounds. When they arrived, officers found the 20-year-old St. Cloud men, who were both shot in one of their legs.
Police in St. Cloud said on Monday that a 70-year-old woman who was hit by a car last week has died from her injuries.
A former Minnetonka, Minnesota, school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Police in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, are searching for a suspect after an individual was injured in a shooting following an altercation on Friday morning.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The district is estimated to recoup $10.7 million this year and $10.8 million next year, bringing the deficit for 2026-2027 down to $39.7 million.
A former Minnetonka, Minnesota, school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Police in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, are searching for a suspect after an individual was injured in a shooting following an altercation on Friday morning.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The district is estimated to recoup $10.7 million this year and $10.8 million next year, bringing the deficit for 2026-2027 down to $39.7 million.
The 78th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener takes place in Stillwater on the St. Croix River. About 500,000 Minnesotans will be out on the water this weekend for the opener.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Police in Bemidji, Minnesota, are investigating after a shooting that left three adults with critical injuries, according to officials.
The man killed by police and the officer who shot him in Virginia, Minnesota, last week has been identified as Ethan Basche, 31, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
State air quality experts expect about two weeks of wildfire smoke impact in Minnesota this summer, and several days of unhealthy ozone levels.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still intact despite an escalation in tensions, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Bloomington Police Department created a new executive protection unit amid rising political violence and increasing threats to Minnesota lawmakers.
After months of back and forth, Republicans and Democrats in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature found a way forward to establish a new Office of Inspector General to fight fraud and prevent the theft of taxpayer money in the first place.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A former Minnetonka, Minnesota, school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Police in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, are searching for a suspect after an individual was injured in a shooting following an altercation on Friday morning.
Police in Bemidji, Minnesota, are investigating after a shooting that left three adults with critical injuries, according to officials.
The man killed by police and the officer who shot him in Virginia, Minnesota, last week has been identified as Ethan Basche, 31, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The man who charged at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with apple cider vinegar during a town hall in Minneapolis in January pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Minnesota-based North Memorial Health and South Dakota-based Sanford Health have signed a "definitive agreement" to merge into a single nonprofit health system, according to both organizations.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver.
Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in the PWHL playoffs.
Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser, who also owned two popular Twin Cities sports bars, has died, according to the team.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
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.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
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.
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The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
We will see plenty of sunshine this weekend. It will also be breezy both days, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak 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.
Temps will reach into the 70s on Friday, and western Minnesota is under a red flag warning.
Aside from some occasional clouds, we keep the sunshine Friday and warm up even closer to 70, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Kendra Plaschko, with Ruff Start Rescue, shares the story of Mason, who is looking for a forever home.
We will see plenty of sunshine this weekend. It will also be breezy both days, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Temps will reach into the 70s on Friday, and western Minnesota is under a red flag warning.
According to the district, the audit found that due to coding and billing errors, they weren't receiving maximum reimbursements from the state.
The Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener is in Stillwater this year, and businesses are preparing for an influx of customers.