No injuries after 8 fall into Wright County river while tubing
Eight people were either rescued by first responders or were able to make it to shore after falling into the Crow River while tubing on Friday morning.
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Eight people were either rescued by first responders or were able to make it to shore after falling into the Crow River while tubing on Friday morning.
Recent heavy rain is forcing rule changes on Minnesota lakes right before the holiday. Nearly six inches of rain fell on the Twin Cities last month. WCCO's Adam Duxter explains how rising lake levels could impact your holiday plans on the water.
Nearly 40 million people are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend. Frankie McLister and photojournalist Ray Campos shows how a Clearwater convenience store is preparing for travelers.
Authorities say a suspect is in custody after an hourslong standoff on Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Montrose, Minnesota.
Volunteers are helping the woman plan for her family if she's taken.
Seven different fire departments worked to put out a fire at a Wright County egg farm Monday morning.
Authorities say a 17-year-old from central Minnesota died in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension canceled the alert Friday morning after the 15-year-old girl was found safe.
A bicyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Wright County Sunday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
The sheriff's office says it happened around 1 p.m. Sunday near the pedestrian bridge in the city of Hanover.
A woman and two children were injured in a crash an hour west of the Twin Cities on Tuesday afternoon.
A woman and two children were injured in a crash an hour west of the Twin Cities on Tuesday afternoon.
A man shot by Wright County deputies outside the Dollar General store in Montrose earlier this month has been charged for the incident, according to a complaint filed on Monday.
A wanted man is hurt after deputies say he pulled a gun while they were trying to arrest him Monday west of the Twin Cities.
Before a Wright County deputy fatally shot a man in St. Michael last weekend, the man pulled a length of pipe out of his waistband, which the deputy mistook for a knife, according to investigators.
An investigation is underway into a Wright County deputy's use of force.
The crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. on 109th Street Northwest in Southside Township, according to the Wright County Sheriff's Office.
Over the weekend, House Majority Whip and Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer was the latest target of a "swatting" incident.
The Wright County Sheriff's Office said 66-year-old Scott Lampi was heading eastbound when he left the road and crashed into a tree.
The Wright County Sheriff's Office says 66-year-old Scott Lampi was heading eastbound when he left the road and crashed into a tree.
A driver pulled onto the shoulder of Interstate 94 to help another driver Wednesday in Wright County. Then, a semi truck hit the parked SUV at a high speed.
The sheriff's office reported that Hansen was "having mental health challenges" and "physically threatened [the deputies] with a knife before he was fatally shot.
Officers responded to a call around 2:07 a.m. Friday to a report of a woman who had been injured by a moving train around Fourth Street South and Franklin Avenue East.
A 32-year-old Annandale woman is dead following a head-on crash with a dump truck.
A 34-year-old Wright County man has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota announced Tuesday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke.
All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4.
Target's commercial unit employees are being asked to return to the office at least three days a week.
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81.
Stearns County has updated their no wake restrictions for several lakes throughout the county. The rule is in place for all watercraft uses within 300 feet of shorelines.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke.
Target's commercial unit employees are being asked to return to the office at least three days a week.
AirFair, the annual aviation celebration organized by Wings Of the North, returned to Minnesota on Saturday after a one-year hiatus, turning a portion of Eden Prairie's Flying Cloud Airport into a one-of-a-kind chance to see aircraft up close.
A man is fighting for his life and another is in custody following a shooting late Friday night in south Minneapolis.
Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it'll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a statewide air quality alert through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke.
Stearns County has updated their no wake restrictions for several lakes throughout the county. The rule is in place for all watercraft uses within 300 feet of shorelines.
A motorist was killed in a crash between a Toyota Prius and a Ford F-450 truck on Friday afternoon in central Minnesota.
Police in Cloquet, Minnesota, are searching for two suspects in the armed robbery of a Kwik Trip gas station early Saturday morning.
Two young men are accused of walking up to a residential garage in Mankato, Minnesota, and opening fire at two people inside as part of an apparent ongoing dispute.
A new lawsuit challenges Wisconsin's congressional district maps, claiming they are unconstitutional due to anti-competitive gerrymandering.
A former Navy SEAL and businessman has entered Wisconsin's 2026 governor's race, likening himself to President Donald Trump and promising a "Wisconsin First" agenda.
"I looked up there and I thought, holy Christ, it got hit by a piece of ice," Lonny Piche said.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
A young man with a heart as big as his smile dedicated a hot summer day to helping others like him. Joe Carr has been organizing an annual fundraiser by setting up a lemonade stand in Richfield for a decade now.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says one of the state's elite K-9 units is heading to central Texas to aid in search and recovery efforts following the devastating floods.
The devastating floods in Texas have killed at least 121 people, with search and recovery crews still looking for 170-plus people one week later.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
The burglary trial for a Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell begins on Monday. The DFL state senator is charged with breaking into her stepmother's home in 2024.
A date is now set for the special election to fill former House Speaker Melissa Hortman's seat.
The Minneapolis City Council approved changes to its tobacco ordinance on Thursday, raising prices on e-cigarettes and tightening restrictions on retailers.
A pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation was expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. Instead, he changed attorneys.
Cafe & Bar Lurcat, a longtime destination near Loring Park in Minneapolis, will close at the end of this summer, as announced Tuesday by its owners. It is another from a growing list of Twin Cities restaurant staples that are calling it quits.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
Police in Cloquet, Minnesota, are searching for two suspects in the armed robbery of a Kwik Trip gas station early Saturday morning.
Two young men are accused of walking up to a residential garage in Mankato, Minnesota, and opening fire at two people inside as part of an apparent ongoing dispute.
A man is fighting for his life and another is in custody following a shooting late Friday night in south Minneapolis.
The February 2023 shooting resulted in the deaths of two people, including Larry "Chef Hot Hands" Jiles Jr., and injured three others, officials said.
Two people are injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday afternoon, which police say involved at least one officer firing a weapon.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A warm, wet summer weather means wild mushrooms are multiplying, and poison control calls are increasing.
At Northwoods Haven, they hope providing free, timely intervention now will lead to better outcomes.
Health care workers in Stillwater, Minnesota, kicked off a four-day unfair labor practice strike Monday.
A Minnesota meat processing plant is voluntarily recalling multiple products that may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a "potentially serious disease," the state agriculture department said.
Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium will host Paul McCartney in what organizers touted as one of the biggest shows in Minnesota history.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4.
Ariel Atkins scored 27 points, Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso each had a double-double and the Chicago Sky beat the Minnesota Lynx 87-81.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa had to be helped off the field after injuring his right ankle when Pittsburgh's Tommy Pham slid into him at second base.
Alex Rodriguez remembers a very specific lesson that longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner taught him over the years. In a way, it'll shape his approach when it comes to running the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
It might be the only beach of its kind in the entire country. Black Beach in Silver Bay has become a popular summertime destination, and that might have something to do with its striking look.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
We have an air quality alert in place until Monday morning. Sunday will be in the 80s, and Monday will be in the 90s. Katie Steiner breaks down the timing and shares when we could see rain again.
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.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says one of the state's elite K-9 units is heading to central Texas to aid in search and recovery efforts following the devastating floods.
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota from Saturday through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
An air quality alert is in effect for all of Minnesota from Saturday through 9 a.m. Monday because of Canadian wildfire smoke.
We have an air quality alert in place until Monday morning. Sunday will be in the 80s, and Monday will be in the 90s. Katie Steiner breaks down the timing and shares when we could see rain again.
The recent lake has caused water levels to rise at several Stearns County lakes. The sheriff's office has updated their list of no wake lakes.
Most of Minnesota is under an air quality alert. Experts warn that the air quality could lead to health concerns.
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The devastating floods in Texas have killed at least 121 people, with search and recovery crews still looking for 170-plus people one week later.