
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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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.
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.
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.
Two people face several criminal charges one month after the overdose death of a 19-year-old woman in central Minnesota.
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.
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.
Volunteers are needed everywhere right now. And in rural Minnesota, volunteer drivers are in especially high demand.
A central Minnesota man was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted two women with whom he lives.
A 17-year-old girl died last week following a crash in central Minnesota.
According to the task force, the pills were linked to overdoses of people who thought they were buying Oxycodone.
A 44-year-old Willmar man has been accused of holding a teenager, who he was transporting to Minnesota from Texas, for ransom.
A South Dakota man has been charged in connection to a 1974 cold-case homicide in Willmar.
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.
A woman in the home suffered a knife injury during the incident. She was treated at a hospital and released.
Police say the officer is now in stable condition and is expected to survive.
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.
Jennie-O Turkey Store announced it will be temporarily pausing operations at both of its facilities in Willmar, Minnesota due to COVID-19 concerns.
Jennie-O/Hormel announced Tuesday evening that some employees at their Willmar turkey processing plant have tested 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.
The driver of a truck hauling live turkeys died early Friday morning after he lost control on an icy highway in central Minnesota.
Officials say a teenage girl who ran away from a juvenile facility six months ago has been found safe.
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.
Some small businesses in west central Minnesota are learning how to stand out, thanks to a unique program at the University of Minnesota.
A woman is recovering after she was shot in the leg through the wall of her motel room.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Also joining Hassanzadeh and Wagner will be NEXT Weather meteorologists Mike Augustyniak and Lisa Meadows and WCCO newcomer, Derek James.
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
Crews responded to the boarded-up structure just after 10 a.m. There was heavy smoke and fire in the rear of the building.
EEbbers, a pup who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is hoping to win the Transportation Security Administration's Cutest Canine Contest.
How quickly ghost guns have become a problem on the streets is startling for law enforcement.
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.
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.
Crews responded to the boarded-up structure just after 10 a.m. There was heavy smoke and fire in the rear of the building.
EEbbers, a pup who works at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is hoping to win the Transportation Security Administration's Cutest Canine Contest.
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.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
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.
An Ojibwe tribe in northern Minnesota is celebrating the reclamation of sacred burial grounds in Superior, Wisconsin.
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers will be flocking to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi this weekend.
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after authorities in Duluth say he was armed and barricaded himself inside a home.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The pre-Roe abortion ban would have allowed providers to be charged with a felony.
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.
The school board in Fargo reversed course following complaints from conservative lawmakers and an angry backlash from citizens around the country.
The pause on student loan payments is set to expire at the end of the month.
The judge said the "Stop WOKE" act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague.
After decades dedicated to everlasting love, a Minnesota marriage destination is calling it quits.
King's Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling some of its products due to possible microbial contamination.
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.
"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.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
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.
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.
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting Thursday evening that left a 41-year-old man critically wounded.
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.
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.
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.
The research is one of several efforts by the Biden administration to address long-term symptoms that linger for some patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get your Twin Cities Con tickets now, "George of the Jungle" fans -- Brendan Fraser will be one of the convention's celebrity guests.
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.
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Former U.S. Senator Al Franken is heading back into the spotlight with a late night guest host spot.
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.
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.
As kids get ready to return to school, St. Paul's favorite daughter, Suni Lee, stopped by her old elementary school on Thursday.
The MRI exam on Tyler Mahle's shoulder showed no damage, and the Minnesota Twins right-hander avoided landing on the injured list.
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
Many gardens are in full bloom this time of year. But there's a place in Bloomington that seems to be budding year-round.
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
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.
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.
A recent study shows white noise makes people fall asleep 38-percent faster.
Thousands of Minnesota drivers are breaking a rule of the road every day to avoid traffic on Twin Cities interstates.
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.
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
While many Afghans have little to celebrate, the country's Taliban rulers were happy to show off their control of Kabul's streets.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
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 of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that drought conditions are lingering despite multiple showers in August.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says conditions today will be similar to the last few days, though it will be cooler.
More mugginess, pop-up thunderstorms and heavy rain conditions are expected Friday.
"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."
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says that drought conditions are lingering despite multiple showers in August.
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn't receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
The full, un-redacted affidavit will eventually be released when the investigation concludes, regardless of whether charges are ever filed
Fowles is the receipt of this year's Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award.