Petition calls for free swimming education for vulnerable kids
A petition they started Sunday night has more than 800 signatures; it calls for free swimming education for all of Minnesota's vulnerable children.
A petition they started Sunday night has more than 800 signatures; it calls for free swimming education for all of Minnesota's vulnerable children.
An 11-year-old boy with autism was found in a pond near his Eden Prairie home on Monday. He is the second child with autism to drown in the metro this year. David Schuman introduces us to parents banding together to make sure this never happens again.
Four people were rescued after a duck hunting boat capsized in Osakis Township.
A 24-year-old man nearly drowned on Little Detroit Lake Saturday afternoon.
A man swimming at Afton State Park Beach vanished into the flooded St. Croix River Wednesday morning. Rescuers pulled him from several feet of water, but he later died at the hospital. WCCO's Jason Rantala spoke to park visitors about the dangers in the water.
Some areas are already dealing with high water levels and there's a chance for more rain in our future.
Officials say that a 16-year-old girl nearly drowned on Sunday and remains in critical condition.
This weekend, rescue crews saved nine people, including 6 children, when their canoes and kayaks got stuck in fast-moving water. It happened Saturday morning on the Cannon River just northeast of Faribault. Jonah Kaplan has the story and the important tips to stay safe this summer season.
Several adults and juveniles were rescued from the Cannon River in southern Minnesota on Saturday afternoon after several kayaks and canoes capsized.
For many Minnesotans, Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of boating season.
There's new research from the CDC that reveals a startling rise in the number of drownings across America since the pandemic.
On Friday night, canoeists in the Boundary Water Canoe Area called 911 after locating a capsized canoe and a partly submerged human body on Lake Agnes.
Whether you're fishing, paddling or boating, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants you to keep safety top of mind.
Before you dock the boat or grab the paddles, we have some safety advice for you.
The Minnesota DNR says now is the time to talk to your kids about safety on thin ice, and not just on the lakes.
Two men fishing on Ann Lake were rescued Friday after going into the water
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, thousands of Minnesotans could be drinking contaminated water and not even know it.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Wednesday that an analysis of water samples collected from Stillwater Prison shows the water is safe to drink.
The public utilities company had been working to flush out millions of gallons of the contaminated water, as Brainerd's 5,000 customers were ordered to boil their water.
Boil orders have happened before in Brainerd; the city is among the few municipalities in Minnesota to not treat their water.
Health and safety experts are asking swimmers to be as safe as possible as a busy outdoor season draws Minnesotans to lakes, rivers and pools.
First responders are celebrating some major changes at Lake Minnetonka that will speed up response times.
Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday.
A fire at a St. Paul homeless encampment destroyed at least six tents Wednesday morning.
Cooler air is moving in Wednesday, making it feel more like October in Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points for the Timberwolves, who are coming off their best season in 20 years.
Investigators believe the death of a 13-year-old boy at a haunted hayride in central Minnesota last week was an accident.
Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday.
A fire at a St. Paul homeless encampment destroyed at least six tents Wednesday morning.
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
Organizers with the "Row the Vote" voter outreach campaign said they visited several classes in the weeks leading up to Tuesday, educating their peers about how to register to vote and the process.
Metro Transit hopes to make commuting across the Twin Cities area easier by the end of the decade.
Investigators believe the death of a 13-year-old boy at a haunted hayride in central Minnesota last week was an accident.
Moorhead police are asking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Jonathan Fleury, who walked away from his care facility last month.
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition to hear the case of Jerry Westrom, the man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Jeanie Childs.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
A steady flow of early voters on Monday morning made their way to Burnsville City Hall, one of the early voting sites in the 2nd Congressional District.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say.
A young boy injured in a tractor accident during a field trip to a fall festival in Chippewa County last month got to meet the heroes who saved him.
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
After Denise Godwin received a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, she decided to go big in her final months with a haunted house display unlike any other in the Halloween Capital of the World.
A groundbreaking for a place that's expected to be a game changer for food entrepreneurs took place Wednesday. Northside Economic Opportunity Network's, also known as NEON, Collective Kitchen will provide commercial kitchen space — and opportunity.
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Organizers with the "Row the Vote" voter outreach campaign said they visited several classes in the weeks leading up to Tuesday, educating their peers about how to register to vote and the process.
Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.
A protest continues outside the Hennepin County Jail on Tuesday after police arrested 11 people during a pro-Palestinian protest on Monday at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
Investigators have retrieved new evidence showing how prison inmates continue to smuggle narcotics, including now through books and magazines.
Justin Sutherland, a celebrity chef from the Twin Cities, pleaded guilty on Monday to a felony charge stemming from a fight with his girlfriend earlier this summer.
Police say a man shot and killed one person and injured another in western Minnesota before being taken into custody following a domestic violence-related standoff on Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Police say a "verbal altercation" between a man and a woman turned violent overnight Tuesday inside a Minneapolis apartment, leaving her with apparent life-threatening injuries and him in custody with a stab wound.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution.
Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday.
There are currently 4 million people in the U.S. right now that have a title in common: breast cancer survivor. But for half of them, another health battle begins when the cancer battle ends.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points for the Timberwolves, who are coming off their best season in 20 years.
Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reportedly signed a $110 million contract to stay on with the team for another three years, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Fourth-year Minnesota coach Ben Johnson again has his hands full trying to integrate a wave of new players after the transfer portal made frequent stops on campus.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
As election day gets closer, polls in battleground states are what you should focus on, experts agree.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
Wednesday starts a stretch of more seasonable temperatures, though we're not done with warm weather yet.
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.
Cooler air is moving in Wednesday, making it feel more like October in Minnesota.
Cooler air is moving in Wednesday, making it feel more like October in Minnesota.
It will start feeling more like October over the next couple of days.
It's almost time for Halloween, so before you go trick-or-treating, why not try some spooky science with the kids?
It’s National Horror Movie Day, so we’re talking about our favorite scary flicks.
People Incorporated is getting ready for the 30th Annual Artability Art Show and Sale, a celebration of creativity and community wellness through art.
Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft discusses how couples can keep their relationships healthy during this time of year.
We all have to take a driving test to get our license, but how well do you think you'd do on a test if you had to take one now?