56-year-old Willmar woman dies in collision with garbage truck
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says it responded to the crash at the intersection of 60th Street Southwest and 105th Avenue Southwest at approximately 9:44 a.m.
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Authorities chase driver in stolen car from Montevideo to Willmar
Authorities in central Minnesota say a suspect is in custody after a road rage incident led to a police chase and eventual crash on Saturday.
Suspects, police exchange gunfire in Willmar; 2 arrested
Two central Minnesota men were arrested Monday night following an exchange of gunfire with police in which no one was injured, according to the Willmar Police Department.
2 Face Murder Charges In Fentanyl Overdose Death Of 19-Year-Old Woman
Two people face several criminal charges one month after the overdose death of a 19-year-old woman in central Minnesota.
Fire Dept. Describes Searching For One Of Their Own In Fatal Grain Bin Collapse
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.
Firefighter Killed In Blomkest During 2nd Night Of Dangerous Storms
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.
Volunteer Drivers Badly Need In Rural Minnesota: 'I Would Be Lost Without A Vehicle'
Volunteers are needed everywhere right now. And in rural Minnesota, volunteer drivers are in especially high demand.
Willmar Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Assault
A central Minnesota man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted two women with whom he lives.
Ryleigh Andreen, 17, Dies Following Crash In Willmar
A 17-year-old girl died last week following a crash in central Minnesota.
5 Arrested After Drug Busts In Willmar Turn Up Suspected Fentanyl Pills
According to the task force, the pills were linked to overdoses of people who thought they were buying Oxycodone.
Willmar Man Accused Of Kidnapping Teen He Was Supposed To Transport From Texas
A 44-year-old Willmar man has been accused of holding a teenager, who he was transporting to Minnesota from Texas, for ransom.
Sioux Falls Man, 79, Charged In 1974 Murder Of Mae Herman In Willmar
A South Dakota man has been charged in connection to a 1974 cold-case homicide in Willmar.
DNA Leads Police To Arrest Sioux Falls Man, 79, In 1974 Willmar Murder Of Mae Herman
Police on Thursday arrested a South Dakota man in a 1974 cold-case homicide in Minnesota after using DNA to link him to the killing 46 years ago.
BCA: Willmar Man Killed Himself While Confronting Police
A woman in the home suffered a knife injury during the incident. She was treated at a hospital and released.
1 Man Dead, 1 Police Officer Seriously Injured After Domestic Incident In Willmar Friday Morning
Police say the officer is now in stable condition and is expected to survive.
Sheriff: Man Rescued From Burning Car After Crash Near Willmar
The 43-year-old Hawick man was removed from the wreckage by emergency personnel and flown to the St. Cloud Hospital. His current condition is unknown.
Coronavirus Updates: Jennie-O Turkey Facilities In Willmar To Temporarily Pause Operations
Jennie-O Turkey Store announced it will be temporarily pausing operations at both of its facilities in Willmar, Minnesota due to COVID-19 concerns.
Coronavirus In Minnesota: Workers At Jennie-O Turkey Plant In Willmar Test Positive For COVID-19
Jennie-O/Hormel announced Tuesday evening that some employees at their Willmar turkey processing plant have tested positive for COVID-19.
'People Have To Take This Thing Seriously': Bird Island Man Recounts His Experience After Testing Positive For COVID-19
He was tested a week before the Minnesota Department of Health created stricter guidelines on who could be tested in the state due to limited supply of testing materials.
Patrol: Driver Hauling Live Turkeys Dies After Losing Control On Slick Highway
The driver of a truck hauling live turkeys died early Friday morning after he lost control on an icy highway in central Minnesota.
Madison Hjermstad Found Safe, Missing Person Alert Cancelled
Officials say a teenage girl who ran away from a juvenile facility six months ago has been found safe.
25-Year-Old Willmar Man Shot Tuesday Morning, A 26-Year-Old Suspect Is In Custody
Police officers found a 25-year-old male lying on the road in the 1300 block of Dana Drive Southeast around 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
'Extremely Rewarding': 'U' Program Helping Willmar Businesses Stand Out
Some small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out, thanks to a unique program at the University of Minnesota.
Woman Shot Through Wall Of Adjacent Motel Room
A woman is recovering after she was shot in the leg through the wall of her motel room.
Construction To Begin On New Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital
The construction of a new youth psychiatric hospital in Willmar is officially underway, the Department of Human Services says. The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital will have specialized treatment for severe mental illness and behavioral disorders for children and teens across Minnesota.
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Eli Hart's father files lawsuit against Dakota Co. in 6-year-old's killing
A father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the aftermath of his 6-year-old son's killing; the boy's mother currently faces criminal charges in the boy's death.
Boy, 15, arrested in St. Paul hit-and-run that killed Phoua Hang
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
Metro sheriff's office warns to keep "1st day of school" pics free from too much info
The Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a photo recommending that parents only share the bare minimum when it comes to their kids' personal information.
WCCO launches new 4 p.m. newscast with Erin Hassanzadeh, Jeff Wagner
Also joining Hassanzadeh and Wagner will be NEXT Weather meteorologists Mike Augustyniak and Lisa Meadows and WCCO newcomer, Derek James.
Prosecutors cannot enforce Michigan's 1931 abortion ban, judge rules
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
Former Rudolph's restaurant damaged by fire; crews say squatters were inside
Crews responded to the boarded-up structure just after 10 a.m. There was heavy smoke and fire in the rear of the building.
Meet EEbbers, the MSP dog hoping to win TSA's Cutest Canine contest
EEbbers, a pup who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is hoping to win the Transportation Security Administration's Cutest Canine Contest.
How untraceable ghost guns are impacting crime in the Twin Cities
How quickly ghost guns have become a problem on the streets is startling for law enforcement.
MDH: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
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Eli Hart's father files lawsuit against Dakota Co. in 6-year-old's killing
A father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the aftermath of his 6-year-old son's killing; the boy's mother currently faces criminal charges in the boy's death.
Former Rudolph's restaurant damaged by fire; crews say squatters were inside
Crews responded to the boarded-up structure just after 10 a.m. There was heavy smoke and fire in the rear of the building.
Meet EEbbers, the MSP dog hoping to win TSA's Cutest Canine contest
EEbbers, a pup who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is hoping to win the Transportation Security Administration's Cutest Canine Contest.
Boy, 15, arrested in St. Paul hit-and-run that killed Phoua Hang
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
1 critically hurt in St. Paul shooting, no arrests
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
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U.S. Attorney Luger: Violent crime, gang activity in Minnesota near all-time high
The U.S. Attorney's office says they are starting to see the results of a violent crime crackdown that began in the spring, but said that some violent crimes and gang activities are near an all-time high.
Fond du Lac tribe celebrates return of sacred burial grounds at Wisconsin Point
An Ojibwe tribe in northern Minnesota is celebrating the reclamation of sacred burial grounds in Superior, Wisconsin.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosting annual Wacipi this weekend
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers will be flocking to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi this weekend.
NEXT Weather: More rain Friday, pleasant stretch begins Sunday
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
Man, 22, arrested after barricading himself in Duluth home
A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after authorities in Duluth say he was armed and barricaded himself inside a home.
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Western Wisconsin community gathers to honor late football coach Bruce Larson
Bruce Larson died unexpectedly back in February. He touched many lives during his decades as the head football coach at Somerset High School in Wisconsin.
Post-Roe differences surface in GOP over new abortion rules
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
Republicans block Gov. Evers spending plan for opioid settlement
The state Department of Health Services received its first $6 million payment on July 29. The rest of the money is expected to arrive by the end of the year.
Police: Man who broke into Wisconsin home wanted a bath
A Minnesota man who allegedly broke into an occupied Wisconsin home last week and locked himself in a bathroom never had a chance to come clean.
Planned Parenthood to spend record $50M in midterms, including in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Planned Parenthood says its spending will help remind voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin what's at stake in a bid to drive turnout by Democratic and independent voters.
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Prosecutors cannot enforce Michigan's 1931 abortion ban, judge rules
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
Fargo school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance following angry backlash
The school board in North Dakota's most populous city reversed course Thursday on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
Fargo school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance following angry backlash
The school board in Fargo reversed course following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
Demand for Sept. 1 student loan payments sent in error
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
Judge blocks Florida "woke" law, citing First Amendment
The judge said the "Stop WOKE" act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague.
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After 8,300 weddings, Mall of America's Chapel of Love to close
After decades dedicated to everlasting love, a Minnesota marriage destination is calling it quits.
King's Hawaiian pretzel products recalled due to possible microbial contamination
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Attorney general's office sues pool contractor following WCCO investigation
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
The number of factors leading to turkey meat shortage
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
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Eli Hart's father files lawsuit against Dakota Co. in 6-year-old's killing
A father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the aftermath of his 6-year-old son's killing; the boy's mother currently faces criminal charges in the boy's death.
Boy, 15, arrested in St. Paul hit-and-run that killed Phoua Hang
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Paul that killed a 70-year-old woman earlier this summer.
1 critically hurt in St. Paul shooting, no arrests
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
U.S. Attorney Luger: Violent crime, gang activity in Minnesota near all-time high
The U.S. Attorney's office says they are starting to see the results of a violent crime crackdown that began in the spring, but said that some violent crimes and gang activities are near an all-time high.
Metro sheriff's office warns to keep "1st day of school" pics free from too much info
The Carver County Sheriff's Office posted a photo recommending that parents only share the bare minimum when it comes to their kids' personal information.
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Lawyers argue to delay North Dakota law banning abortion
The abortion ban is set to go into effect on Aug. 26. The Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo argued for a preliminary injunction as part of a lawsuit that says the ban violates the state constitution.
"Long COVID" response ramps up, with plans to test new treatments
The research is one of several efforts by the Biden administration to address long-term symptoms that linger for some patients.
Good Question: How do they test wastewater for diseases?
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
MDH: 87 monkeypox cases so far in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 87 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the state, as they offered an update on a viral infection that has aroused concern around the globe.
Post-Roe differences surface in GOP over new abortion rules
When the U.S. Supreme Court repealed in June a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, Wisconsin's 1849 law that bans the procedure except when a mother's life is at risk became newly relevant.
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Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
Brendan Fraser coming to Twin Cities Con in November
Get your Twin Cities Con tickets now, "George of the Jungle" fans -- Brendan Fraser will be one of the convention's celebrity guests.
2 new versions of "The Wizard of Oz" reportedly in the works
Variety reports that both Warner Bros. and New Line are planning to recreate the classic children's tale of Dorothy's visit to the magical land of Oz. Minnesota native Judy Garland starred in the 1939 MGM musical classic.
Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Al Franken returning to spotlight with late night guest spot
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
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Sylvia Fowles awarded the 2022 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award
She played 15 seasons in the WNBA. Eight of those were in Minnesota, where she helped the Lynx win two of the team's championships.
Vikings bring Marshall Tigers H.S. football team to see 49ers QB Trey Lance
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
Suni Lee delivers $50,000 donation to her St. Paul elementary school
As kids get ready to return to school, St. Paul's favorite daughter, Suni Lee, stopped by her old elementary school on Thursday.
MRI on Tyler Mahle's shoulder shows no damage
The MRI exam on Tyler Mahle's shoulder showed no damage, and the Minnesota Twins right-hander avoided landing on the injured list.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
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40,000 visitors a year flock to Japanese garden at Normandale Community College
Many gardens are in full bloom this time of year. But there's a place in Bloomington that seems to be budding year-round.
Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Family's 100-Foot Bluff Becomes Zip Line Adventure
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
Minnesota was site of the 'World's Largest Lefse'? You betcha!
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Millerville: Minnesota's most buttery town
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
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Good Question: How do they test wastewater for diseases?
This week, researchers at the University of Minnesota will begin testing metro wastewater for monkeypox. It's an extension of a partnership with the Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant to conduct surveillance for COVID-19 levels in the metro area.
Good Question: Why does noise help us sleep?
A recent study shows white noise makes people fall asleep 38-percent faster.
How does Minnesota enforce the E-ZPass/carpool lanes?
Thousands of Minnesota drivers are breaking a rule of the road every day to avoid traffic on Twin Cities interstates.
Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
What's leading to the early signs of fall colors?
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
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Taliban marks "Victory Day" a year after Afghan takeover
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
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 hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
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.
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NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that drought conditions are lingering despite multiple showers in August.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says conditions today will be similar to the last few days, though it will be cooler.
NEXT Weather: More rain Friday, pleasant stretch begins Sunday
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"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."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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Fargo school board reinstates Pledge of Allegiance following angry backlash
The school board in North Dakota's most populous city reversed course Thursday on its decision to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at its monthly meetings, following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that drought conditions are lingering despite multiple showers in August.
Apple warns of security flaw that allows hackers to access devices
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn't receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
Judge signals he could unseal portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit
The full, un-redacted affidavit will eventually be released when the investigation concludes, regardless of whether charges are ever filed
Lynx legend Sylvia Fowles leaves on a high note
Fowles is the receipt of this year's Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.