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The crash happened the evening of Oct. 28. Her friends were waiting for Johnson to join them at a Halloween party. She never showed up, because a moose stepped into Highway 53 and collided with the car she and her boyfriend were in.
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and in the heart of Minneapolis, there's a way you can get money back for supporting small businesses.
The holidays can be a joyous time to be with family. They can also be a time of conflict, especially if someone in the family is dealing with drug or alcohol abuse.
Ron Harris discusses why he's throwing his hat into the ring in the 3rd District.
Tiffany White from Adult and Teen Challenge has tips for navigating a conversation about addiction with loved ones.
Just because the weather is turning colder, doesn't mean you still can't enjoy a visit to the farmers' market. Chef Jenny Breen and Maya O'Brien McLeod from Farmers Markets of MPLS joined us Friday morning.
The season of giving officially kicked off in Minnesota Thursday for the 15th annual Give to the Max Day. Thousands of nonprofits looked for donations to continue carrying on their missions of serving the community.
This weekend, you have the opportunity to see a rare look at the history of the Black family in the Twin Cities.
Allen's clean humor is focused on marriage and family, but he's also sharing how he once battled alcohol and cocaine addiction and how he got his biggest break in the business thanks to the internet.
Fans of Prince have a chance to bid on a selection of the late star's wardrobe and other items at an online auction this week.
The Toyota Family Teacher of the Year recognizes special educators across the country. Artika Tyner was the runner-up for that award this year.
Gail Shore is an author and a brave solo traveler who took charge of her own happiness early in life.
It can take two to three years to be paired with a service dog, and Helping Paws is always in need of donations and volunteers to be service dog trainers.
Veterans Day is a day to remember and recognize the people in our community who have served. There are projects both locally and nationally aimed to share the important firsthand accounts of the veterans in our lives.
Hyundai says it will set up "mobile clinics" at five U.S. locations to provide anti-theft software upgrades for vehicles now regularly targeted by thieves using a technique popularized on TikTok and other social platforms.
A Minnesota police detective will be laid to rest on Wednesday following a special funeral procession.
A Twin Cities woman was killed and two others were injured in a rollover crash in the north metro Tuesday evening.
An attempted robbery in St. Paul was thwarted when a neighbor with a Taser stepped in to help — and the neighbor says he didn't even have to deploy the weapon.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says it has recovered a body a body from Shannon Lake on Thursday.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
The city of Albert Lea has now approved two cannabis businesses, but the first person to apply for a city license was denied once again.
Two men are dead after a shootout with a SWAT team inside a Moorhead, Minnesota, apartment complex on Monday night, police said.
A motorcyclist from Minnesota was killed in a crash with a truck pulling a trailer in western Wisconsin on Sunday.
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
Niche released its list of best high schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Did your child's high school make the list?
The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland, Wisconsin, said the bear had the jar on its head for more than a week.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County on Saturday, the first cases the state has seen this year.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
After a successful food giveaway earlier this summer, a local organization is making its services more permanent.
Friday morning, a line with dozens of hungry customers stretched out to the intersection. The Heights Bakery has been serving sweets to the Columbia Heights community for 72 years.
The Minnesota Fringe festival brings over 100 performing arts performances to over a dozen metro venues, and one of this year's shows is produced entirely by kids.
The roughly 21-mile swim across the English Channel took Seth Baetzold 11 hours and 23 minutes.
Earlier this year, President Trump ousted the Kennedy Center board members who had been appointed by former President Biden and took over as chairman of the board.
The Trump administration is curbing expectations ahead of Friday's meeting between the president and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
A nursing mother who has spent more than three weeks in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody will soon be reunited with her children following a federal judge's ruling on Tuesday.
Minnesota is ramping up its response to fraud amid dozens of convictions in the Feeding Our Future scandal, and the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the state's Housing Stabilization Services.
Following the FBI raids and attempted bribes amid the Feeding our Future investigation in Minnesota, and most recently the investigation into a "massive scheme" to rip off the Housing Stabilization Services, Esme Murphy shows how lawmakers are hoping to crack down on crooks taking taxpayer money.
One Minnesota woman left the corporate world to run her own bakery in Saint Paul's Lowertown.
Some recent, big-name restaurant closures in Minneapolis have fueled concerns about the health of the Twin Cities dining scene.
A popular northeast Minneapolis bar and restaurant is no longer under threat of closure due to construction in the area.
WCCO tests if in-store and online prices are different at Target, Walmart and Best Buy.
Around 176 people will be permanently laid off as a result of the closure, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
An attempted robbery in St. Paul was thwarted when a neighbor with a Taser stepped in to help — and the neighbor says he didn't even have to deploy the weapon.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says one of its officers was hospitalized following a violent encounter with a sexual assault suspect on Tuesday afternoon.
A man whom police shot inside a northern Minnesota dollar store on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him, charges say.
Aimee Betro covered her face in a niqab as she climbed out of a car in 2019 and tried to shoot a man at point-blank range, prosecutors said.
A man has been charged in the fatal Brooklyn Park shooting of a 17-year-old girl that happened on July 1.
A dog named Nova is suiting up for a very special purpose: keeping a close eye on her human, University of Minnesota medical student Wesley Flint.
A Victoria, Minnesota, family is channeling their heartbreak into hope.
Minnesotans will once again experience hazy conditions and poor air quality this weekend, as wildfires continue to burn across Canada, sending smoke south with the change in wind direction.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.
Changes could be coming at the area's largest trauma hospital. At a packed meeting Tuesday, Hennepin County commissioners said they have to take extreme measures to make sure it stays open.
Earlier this year, President Trump ousted the Kennedy Center board members who had been appointed by former President Biden and took over as chairman of the board.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
Julia Rodrigue attended Hudson High School in Wisconsin and was active in three sports. In college, she stumbled into a sport she had never tried. Three years later, she's a national champion and climbing.
The Pohlad family said they intend to keep the Minnesota Twins franchise, a change of heart after previously announcing their intentions to sell the team.
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the Yankees routed the Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list before Monday's game against the New York Yankees.
Half of all pancreatic cancers are first diagnosed when a patient is already at stage four and the five-year survival rate is just 13%. But with AI at the Mayo Clinic, it's a new ballgame.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to achieve a breakthrough in diagnosing pancreatic cancer. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explains the remarkable development and the potential impact on other cancers.
While the summer months traditionally bring a rise in crime, this year, both Minneapolis and St Paul are continuing to see significant drops in violent crime.
For the first time in 15 years, there are now federal regulations for cryptocurrency. So what will that mean for the notoriously unstable market -- and who's cashing in? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with investment expert Pete Najarian about the risks, rewards, and a refresher on what cryptocurrency is.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
The town of Sedan, Minnesota, has gone out of its way to celebrate an every-day household item.
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.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
Be sure to turn your eyes to the night sky, as brief flashes of light will streak through outer space on Tuesday night.
From farmland to store shelves and, soon, your kitchen, produce is a healthy choice that sometimes needs a healthy rinse.
Tears come for many reasons: a joyful reunion, a surprising win, a frustrating loss and a forever loss, too. And sometimes, tears come for reasons we can hardly explain.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says Thursday has increasing humidity and storm chances, and the weekend could bring further chances for storms.
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.
Wednesday will be a beautiful day in the Twin Cities, but humidity and storms return after that.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert.
Most of Minnesota is in for a beautiful day on Wednesday, though northern Minnesota is still under an air quality alert.
Dr. Shonda Craft discusses what contributes to losing attraction to a partner.
School is around the corner, and parents are starting to sign their kids up for after school activities, like sports. While there are obvious benefits to taking part in sports, it's important to help your child avoid burnout, explains Dr. Gigi Chawla, from Children's Minnesota.
A Minnesota police detective will be laid to rest on Wednesday following a special funeral procession.
WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says Thursday has increasing humidity and storm chances, and the weekend could bring further chances for storms.
Minneapolis is getting its glow back thanks to street light repairs, a man serving time in a 1998 murder in Minneapolis could go free and more.