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The Minnesota Department of Health announced Wednesday that an analysis of water samples collected from Stillwater Prison shows the water is safe to drink.
Activists seeking change in Minnesota's correction system were hoping to grab the governor's attention Saturday morning, bringing a brass band outside his Eastcliff mansion.
Drinking water samples have been collected from Minnesota Correctional Facility - Stillwater after inmates recently protested water quality and other conditions inside the century-old facility in Bayport.
State officials announced Saturday they ordered more comprehensive water testing to be done at the Stillwater prison to ensure it is safe to drink.
More than 100 men housed in B East at Stillwater Prison staged a peaceful protest Sunday morning, refusing to return to their cells. Advocates for the inmates returned to the prison on Monday to lift their voices in support of the inmates.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says an emergency situation at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Stillwater has been resolved after roughly 100 inmates in one living unit refused to return to their cells Sunday morning, but inmates may remain on lockdown through Tuesday.
"A lot of other breweries in the state are producing THC beverages now and people are loving it, so we can't wait to throw our hat in the ring," said co-owner Brad Glynn.
Charges will not be filed against two Stillwater police officers in a deadly apartment shooting in March.
A Stillwater bar accused in the drinking-related death of a 20-year-old man last Christmas Eve will have charges dismissed if the establishment abides by certain conditions.
Blueberry Fields of Stillwater may have just closed for the summer, with the heat expected to spoil the ripe berries. The owner of the fields basically launched a closeout sale Tuesday, giving bigger discounts for people picking bigger buckets.
Nearly 3,000 athletes got the chance to show off their skills on the Olympic stage Sunday in Stillwater.
A woman in Stillwater, Minnesota captures incredible moment of a turtle laying eggs in her backyard.
Its doors first opened in 1923, when it was initially known as Seven Corners Grocery Store.
Officials say two inmates left the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater Tuesday night and were apprehended a short time later.
Musser is said to have "consumed a substantial amount of alcohol" before he left the bar, and walked "in extreme temperatures until he collapsed, and ultimately deceased."
Jeremiah Johnson, the man who shot and killed Wisconsin deputy, Kaitie Leising, was convicted for criminal sexual conduct in Washington County. Officials are expected to release more details early Tuesday afternoon.
"Leading up to her last day, she wanted just to bring joy, and how she did that was with baked goods," said grandson Josh Pritchett.
Police in Stillwater say a woman was hit and killed by a garbage truck Tuesday morning.
Many people are coming to river cities like Stillwater to see the rising water, but officials urge everyone to be cautious, too.
The St. Croix River at Stillwater reached flood stage Saturday and is expected to rise another four feet or more, cresting in major flood stage by midweek.
Stillwater is no stranger to flooding, but this year, the city is at a significantly higher risk for major flooding.
Stillwater is no stranger to spring flooding.
Jeff Wagner learned the first mission for a sandbag is often its last.
A Minnesota river town is getting a jump start on protecting itself from potential, major spring flooding.
The National Weather Service estimates an 80% chance that the St. Croix River will reach major flood stage.
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Much of the typical team-switching stress for an NFL player will be irrelevant this week for Cam Akers.
A jury found a 20-year-old man guilty of all charges related to a 2021 shooting at a Woodbury graduation party that killed a 14-year-old boy.
It's that time of year when bugs and pests take over your living space. Yellowjackets, boxelders and more, are beginning to invade Minnesota homes.
Just one day after she was named the state's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree announced she will not be going forward with the job.
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
A jury found a 20-year-old man guilty of all charges related to a 2021 shooting at a Woodbury graduation party that killed a 14-year-old boy.
It's that time of year when bugs and pests take over your living space. Yellowjackets, boxelders and more, are beginning to invade Minnesota homes.
Just one day after she was named the state's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree announced she will not be going forward with the job.
For 50 years the Minnesota National Guard and Norway's Home Guard have exchanged ideas, technology and best practices.
It's that time of year when bugs and pests take over your living space. Yellowjackets, boxelders and more, are beginning to invade Minnesota homes.
Mohamed Salad, 30, and Liban Husein, 35, were arrested and charged with first-degree possession charges for allegedly selling pills containing fentanyl..
The driver and passenger of a 2002 Toyota Sienna are dead after colliding with a Toyota Sequoia on Highway 14 on Wednesday night.
Even though it's been 20 years, the feelings and emotions are still raw. Many of the students impacted back then, are parents now.
Officials in central Minnesota say a boy is in custody after he allegedly set his own house on fire early Thursday morning.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
In Hudson, Angela Norvold says she's able to pay her staff at Simply Giggle Childcare a livable wage because of the federal relief money from the Child Care Counts program.
A Wisconsin farm is going viral after its owner and one of her alpacas visited a Starbucks drive-thru.
Two burglary suspects who authorities believe stole and damaged over $300,000 worth of equipment in western Wisconsin have been taken into custody.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
Just one day after she was named the state's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management, Erin DuPree announced she will not be going forward with the job.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association sent a letter to its members, thanking leaders for "finding a temporary solution to return SROs back to Minnesota school."
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
Wisconsin wildlife officials are defending their decision not to set a hard cap on the state's wolf population in front of a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Several Republican Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed impeaching the state's top elections official.
A new apple variety from the University of Minnesota is said to be sweet with occasional "tropical" overtones.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year from businesses and organizations that have lost contact with the owners.
"Our phone lines have been so jammed up that it's really hard to figure out where the demand will end," said Modern Artifact owner Ryan Nelson.
Minnesotans now know who will lead the agency overseeing the state's nascent legal marijuana market.
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
Police say some new rules helped them catch two armed teenagers in Minneapolis earlier this week.
A jury found a 20-year-old man guilty of all charges related to a 2021 shooting at a Woodbury graduation party that killed a 14-year-old boy.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association sent a letter to its members, thanking leaders for "finding a temporary solution to return SROs back to Minnesota school."
Mohamed Salad, 30, and Liban Husein, 35, were arrested and charged with first-degree possession charges for allegedly selling pills containing fentanyl..
A suspect in a 2021 Minneapolis murder was accidentally released from an Indianapolis detention center last week and officials are trying to find him.
In our look at the fentanyl crisis, we turn to recovery and the hope for a brighter future. Derek Johnson takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
Fentanyl test strips can detect the presence of the lethal drug in other kinds of drugs, a harm reduction strategy that can save people from the deadly opioid.
A Minnesota man is riding his bike around the whole exterior of the country -- to raise money for two causes close to his heart.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Asha Daniels says she faced racial and sexual harassment, disability discrimination and bullying. Hours after the suit was filed, Lizzo received a humanitarian award.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
An exciting show the entire family can enjoy will have audiences hungry for more!
An art professor can proceed with her lawsuit against a private Minnesota university that fired her for showing early Islamic art to at least one Muslim student in a class.
Much of the typical team-switching stress for an NFL player will be irrelevant this week for Cam Akers.
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
A big offseason signing by the Minnesota Vikings just can't seem to get out on the field.
Minnesota looks to bounce back against Northwestern from a loss at No. 20 North Carolina last week.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell worked with Akers during his time in Los Angeles, and reportedly wanted to work with him again.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with Oscar Corral is an undocumented resident and Emillia Gonzalez Avalos, the executive director of Unidos Minnesota.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says potentially severe storms will develop Saturday afternoon in southwest Minnesota.
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.
It'll be an active weather weekend with the possibility of severe storms in southwestern Minnesota on Saturday.
Saturday will be a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to a storm system in southwestern Minnesota.
Some rain is on the way on Friday and into the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says potentially severe storms will develop Saturday afternoon in southwest Minnesota.
On Thursday, the university’s Department of Horticultural Sciences announced the new variety, Kudos. It’s the 29th apple release from the university.
It's that time of year when bugs and pests take over your living space. You may be seeing more of them this year. WCCO's Jason Rantala explains why.
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the NOREX American-Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange. WCCO's Reg Chapman has more on what the partnership means for democracy.
One man takes WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle inside his addiction and overdoses and shares what helped him get, and stay, sober.