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The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident between a Wright County Sheriff's deputy and an 84-year-old pedestrian.
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The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident between a Wright County Sheriff's deputy and an 84-year-old pedestrian.
Authorities say a police pursuit ended in a crash on Interstate 94 in Monticello Monday evening.
"Once I noticed everything was missing, I don't know, I just got scared. Kind of freaked me out," Zeke Mohrman said.
Tony Perry was reported missing on July 9. He was last seen in the Howard Lake area.
Josie's goal was $1,000, but she ended up raising more than $1,600. On Friday, she presented the Wright County Sheriff's Office with a check.
Investigators arrested a Buffalo woman they say stole a squad car near St. Cloud, led authorities on a high speed chase and then bit a Minnesota state trooper. Authorities say 36-year-old Crystal Capko then stole a responding Wright County deputy's car
When Rory Gavic died in 2009, his mother had a statue of the dog made and placed it next to his headstone at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church cemetery.
Authorities are asking for the public's help to locate a missing Wright County man.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office identifies the boy as Nolan James Muonio of Montrose.
A 3-year-old boy was found at the bottom of a swimming pool Friday in Wright County.
Authorities say a 55-year-old woman from south central Minnesota died Wednesday in a construction accident in Delano.
A construction worker was killed by a dump truck in Delano Tuesday morning.
Search efforts resumed Tuesday to find a missing 18-year-old male who went swimming in the Crow River on Monday and didn't resurface.
The Wright County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible drowning on the Crow River Monday. According to Wright County Sheriff Joe Hagerty, just before 7 p.m. deputies received a call of a suspected drowning in the North Fork Crow River near the Keats Avenue Bridge.
Authorities say a driver was hospitalized Monday after a train hit a vehicle northwest of the Twin Cities metro.
Several elaborate Christmas displays were destroyed overnight Saturday into Sunday in a community northwest of the Twin Cities.
A 17-year-old male was arrested Saturday after being found with a stolen gun near the Delano library.
The Wright County Sheriff's Office is seeking three people of interest in connection with a woman who was found critically injured Wednesday morning.
An injured woman was found in a Wright County park Wednesday morning, and authorities believe foul play may be involved. The sheriff's office says the woman was discovered just after 8 a.m. in Crow Spring County Park near Rockford Township.
With tax season here, a lot of scammers are hoping to get your hard-earned money. The Wright County Sheriff's Office said it's received about 20 calls a day stating supposed IRS employee are threatening to arrest people over unpaid taxes.
This week's deep freeze won't be enough to save a popular Minnesota ice fishing tournament. The Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby had already been rescheduled. Now, it's canceled for only the second time in its 41-year history.
A Wright County K-9 officer died Thursday night after suddenly collapsing while on duty. The sheriff's office announced on Facebook that Saber, a nine-year veteran of the department, died at a veterinary hospital after suffering a ruptured tumor.
A 24-year-old Waverly man is accused of driving drunk in a head-on crash in Delano last week that left a mother of three dead, according to charges filed in Wright County Court.
The Wright County Sheriff's Office says a missing 34-year-old woman has been found safe. Jessica Olson's family said she was last heard from on Wednesday afternoon, and her car had been found abandoned.
The family of a missing Wright County woman is asking for the public's help to find her. Jessica Miclow, 34, was last heard from on Wednesday afternoon. Her family says her car was found abandoned in Clearwater.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Friday.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in a fatal home invasion stabbing Friday morning.
"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.
Longtime Iron Range State Sen. David Tomassoni has died at the age of 69 following a battle with ALS.
Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad was sworn in Friday as the newest member of the U.S. House, giving the GOP one more seat, which means Democrats can't afford to lose more than four votes on close issues like their flagship climate change and health care bill.
Minnesota regulators have blocked the state's natural gas providers from passing along $60 million in costs they incurred responding to a 2021 storm to ratepayers.
Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
A reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and attack Rushdie as he was being introduced.
One week after a gunman fired multiple shots inside a Mall of America store, police say the man they believe pulled the trigger and his accomplice are now in custody.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
The Next Weather Tower is shining green, with rain falling Friday morning.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
By law, Minnesota has a goal of every home or business reaching at least that benchmark -- speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and 3 megabits per second for uploads (25 Mbps/3 Mbps) -- by the end of 2022.
According to state officials, fires have killed 27 people so far in 2022 -- a 42-percent increase compared to this same time last year.
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.
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
This week, the MPCA used new drones with thermal cameras in Rochester to better understand how higher temperatures affect some of the city's most densely-populated areas.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is offering a sign-on bonus of $10,000 to recruit new corrections officers for facilities in Stillwater, Rush City and Oak Park Heights.
A judge scheduled a hearing for Monday on the "status of plea negotiations" for the two remaining officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd, with the hearing coming after the judge's window for accepting any deal appears to have closed.
Former Miss America Cara Mund said Wednesday that her concern about the erosion of abortion rights prompted her independent bid for the U.S. House in her home state of North Dakota.
A Brooklyn Center man - accused of killing a woman in a Minneapolis parking garage by shooting her in the back of the head - has pleaded guilty.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
While the Perseid meteor shower be tougher to see this year compared to recent years, it's still worth checking out. Here's what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
The Mall of America has welcomed 1.3 billion people since it opened on Aug. 11, 1992.
Authorities say a motorcyclist who died in a crash Wednesday evening wasn't discovered until hours later when a worker came to repair a guardrail damaged in the crash.
Police say a bullet narrowly missed a fast food employee when people in two vehicles were exchanging gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
The Minneapolis Police Department is planning to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities.
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Officers found one of the wounded men at the scene, while the other victim had already been driven to an area hospital.
E. coli can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
Police say an argument led to a woman being shot Wednesday evening on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
This is the first try at politics for St. Paul school teacher May Lor Xiong, who said the riots following George Floyd's murder were an inflection point in her decision to run.
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
The Adventures with Purpose team travels with their RV and diving equipment all over the country hoping to find missing people likely to be in lakes or rivers. Now, they're hoping to resolve two Minnesota mysteries.
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng will appeal their federal sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Analysts say the biggest election surprise was how close incumbent U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar came to losing her 5th District seat in Congress.
There are now a total of 58 cases of monkeypox in Minnesota, as the national tally for the virus inches closer to 10,000 total infections.
Two people suspected of shooting at motorcyclists, before leading police on a wrong-way chase, are now in custody.
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for northern Minnesota communities impacted by flooding and tornadoes over Memorial Day weekend.
An 18-year-old woman is dead following a crash with a semi-truck Wednesday morning in southeastern Minnesota.
One of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man has withdrawn her petition for release.
Alexandria police say a missing 15-year-old girl has been located safely, after she was last seen on Tuesday getting into an unknown pickup truck.
A man has been charged in connection to a fatal downtown Minneapolis apartment shooting on Sunday night.
An annual list from the financial website WalletHub put Minnesota at No. 4 for 2022, a drop of two spots since last year, when Minnesota ranked second-best.
The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against a Golden Valley health care company after it allegedly failed to pay overtime to nursing and patient care assistants.
The Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of the season, and though things can and will change before the first game, fans now have some clarity regarding positional battles.
A stranger has stepped up to help the owner of a Minneapolis business that was severely damaged by a vandal.
Officials have identified the man who was fatally shot inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment Sunday night.
Officials determined that a Hopkins house explosion that killed a husband and wife in their 80s was caused by a gas leak.
"We can have these events, we can discuss it in other areas, but it really has to be engrained at home as well," said parent Ashley Thomas.
Rain showers are possible Thursday across southwestern and south-central Minnesota, but nothing severe is expected.
Check the results from all the main Minnesota and Wisconsin primary races here.
Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.
Both were treated for smoke inhalation, and a third person needed help for a heart-related issue. All three are doing better.
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
Major League Soccer says it's not a coincidence that the first heroes are from Minnesota.
The victims – a man in his 20s and a man in his 50s – were found wounded at the scene.
Responding officers found the victim at the scene, suffering from a "potentially life-threatening gunshot wound," police say.
Police say a 14-year-old boy is hospitalized after suffering "a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound" after a gun was accidentally fired inside a north Minneapolis apartment early Tuesday evening.
A 25-year-old Lakeville man, who is a registered predatory offender, is facing more charges of child pornography.
Officials with Edina Public Schools say a student has admitted to hanging a noose last month at the city's community center -- and police have submitted charging documents to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
A car hit and killed Melanie Valencia as she biked to soccer practice in Northfield last week. Memorials for the teenager sit at the intersection where she was hit while riding her bike to soccer practice.
A 19-year-old camp counselor has been charged after she allegedly shot arrows at a group of children, hitting a boy in the arm.
Jourdan Murray-Thigpen, 27, is charged with arson in both the first and second degree and intent to terrorize, for the incident at Parkvue Flats.
It's our least favorite season. And this year, flu season may arrive faster than ever before.
Three tiger cubs are out and about, exploring their habitat at the Minnesota Zoo!
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Friday.
Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in a fatal home invasion stabbing Friday morning.
A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
The Next Weather Tower is shining green, with rain falling Friday morning.
Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad was sworn in Friday as the newest member of the U.S. House, giving the GOP one more seat, which means Democrats can't afford to lose more than four votes on close issues like their flagship climate change and health care bill.
Longtime Iron Range State Sen. David Tomassoni has died at the age of 69 following a battle with ALS.
A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
The Next Weather Tower is shining green, with rain falling Friday morning.
By law, Minnesota has a goal of every home or business reaching at least that benchmark -- speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and 3 megabits per second for uploads (25 Mbps/3 Mbps) -- by the end of 2022.
One of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man has withdrawn her petition for release.
A Wisconsin boy who loves trains turned his passion into a summer job.
This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.
Wisconsin's secretary of state has no role in elections, but that could change if Republicans are able to flip the seat this year and pass a law that would empower the office with far more responsibilities.
Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad was sworn in Friday as the newest member of the U.S. House, giving the GOP one more seat, which means Democrats can't afford to lose more than four votes on close issues like their flagship climate change and health care bill.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in a fatal home invasion stabbing Friday morning.
Longtime Iron Range State Sen. David Tomassoni has died at the age of 69 following a battle with ALS.
Longtime Iron Range State Sen. David Tomassoni has died at the age of 69 following a battle with ALS.
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
"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.
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
It's $3.99 a gallon as of Sunday morning.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in a fatal home invasion stabbing Friday morning.
A reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and attack Rushdie as he was being introduced.
A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
"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.
One week after a gunman fired multiple shots inside a Mall of America store, police say the man they believe pulled the trigger and his accomplice are now in custody.
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.
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
A month after "Grease" opened in 1978, Olivia Newton-John chartered a jet at her own expense to be the grand marshal in the centennial parade in tiny Olivia.
Newton-John burst onto the Hollywood scene with her role as Sandy opposite John Travolta's Danny in the 1978 blockbuster, "Grease."
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Friday.
Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from in Minneapolis.
With Justin Jefferson ascending the ranks of the NFL's best wide receivers, it was only a matter of time before his signature touchdown dance made its way into Madden.
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.
Architecture is celebrated on this tour, especially houses doctors once lived in. Some of the tour spots even housed such famed figures as Lou Gehrig and Ernest Hemingway, who was often seen reading his own books.
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.
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
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.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
A really nice weekend is in store for us.
Much-needed rain Friday morning.
Riley O'Connor has the latest forecast.
"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.
Minneapolis police are asking for help finding a suspect in a fatal home invasion stabbing. Cellphone video captured the suspect breaking in.
A really nice weekend is in store for us.
Rebecca Kolls gives tips on keeping tomatoes healthy in the garden during summer.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect in a fatal home invasion stabbing Friday morning. A neighbor captured a short cellphone video of the suspect breaking into the home.
Inflation has had an impact on a variety of things this summer, and food shelves have not been immune to rising prices. John Lauritsen is at VEAP food shelf in Bloomington with a good update.