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Authorities say a good Samaritan helped rescue a man who crashed into the Crow River late Monday afternoon in Rogers.
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Authorities say a good Samaritan helped rescue a man who crashed into the Crow River late Monday afternoon in Rogers.
The Minnesota State Patrol says that nearly 300 cars slid of roads between Friday and Saturday morning, they also warn drivers that these conditions will continue.
A 76-year-old woman dies after colliding head-on with a truck on Lumberjack Road northwest.
Police arrested the driver of an allegedly stolen vehicle after a chase in Eden Prairie ended in a crash Sunday.
Searchers say the sonar technology used to find Sandra Lemire's remains was not available when she disappeared while driving her grandmother's minivan in 2012.
Road conditions slowly improved Friday morning after multiple crashes in the Twin Cities area.
The victim, Korey Thompson, suffered a traumatic brain injury, concussion, facial fractures, and a broken arm and leg.
A driver suffered minor injuries after a dramatic spinout and crash Saturday that straddled both interstates 94 and 35E in St. Paul.
Both drivers involved in the crashes were not injured. They are cooperating with the investigation, according to the sheriff's office.
A semi-truck driver crashed into a White Bear Lake business on Monday afternoon.
The Morrison County Sheriff's Office said the extent of the injuries to all four people is unknown.
Snowfall on Saturday and Sunday led to slick roads across Minnesota, causing crashes and spinouts.
The snow is falling in parts of southwest Minnesota leading to a number of crashes and spinouts on highways.
A driver in a stolen vehicle hit another car while fleeing police in Brooklyn Park early Sunday, authorities said.
A chain-reaction crash killed a beloved married couple Monday in the north metro. But their family is choosing forgiveness in the face of tragedy.
D.J. Hayden, Ralph Oragwu and Zach McMillian — three former University of Houston football players — were among the victims of the crash, the university said.
A 57-year-old Kimball woman has succumbed to injuries she suffered last week in a crash in St. Cloud.
Experts are urging drivers to stay vigilant when driving down dark roadways.
The car flipped over into a water-filled ditch
A crash involving an ambulance and another vehicle early Sunday resulted in only minor injuries, police said.
A collision between two vehicles on Grotto Street and University Avenue sent one vehicle crashing into a building at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Cameras showed the truck on its side amid rainy conditions along Interstate 35W not far from its interchange with Interstate 94. The crash happened between the latter and the 26th Street overpass.
A small community is mourning the loss of a beloved butcher. He was killed in a crash one week ago in western Minnesota. John Lauritsen talked with family members about how they are remembering the father of four.
Two people were killed and three others were injured when a semi lost two tires on I-94 near St. Michael. Two heroes are being applauded for their actions. WCCO's Jason Rantala spoke with the father and son who came to the rescue, pulling the survivors out of the car.
A section of Interstate 94 in the northwest metro shut down Saturday evening due to a fatal crash.
The state agency is also working to learn how other parks can prevent similar malfunctions.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
A 17-year-old boy and his 45-year-old mother have been charged in a June shooting outside Born's Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, that injured a woman.
Isle Royale National Park officials said they have killed a wolf on the island after it became "food-conditioned" and had several concerning interactions with park visitors.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
A 17-year-old boy and his 45-year-old mother have been charged in a June shooting outside Born's Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, that injured a woman.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
The thefts happened in and around the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods, the city's police department said, with the suspects smashing car windows to take valuables and garage door openers.
A man violating a no-contact order fled a traffic stop before becoming trapped in a swamp in a Twin Cities suburb Thursday, necessitating a rescue that ended in his arrest, police say.
In July, Brady Heiling of Clara City and his girlfriend Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, were killed by a wrong-way drunken driver on their way back from a concert in Wisconsin. But the teenagers are continuing to give back, even in death.
"When he caught the fish, I turned the transducer around and boom, there it was just sitting on the bottom," said Brody Loch, a fisherman from Watkins, Minnesota, who spotted the car.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze said First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cosmos was "engulfed in flames" when first responders arrived just after 1:30 a.m.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
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 second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered statements in Alaska after a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Watch CBS News live coverage as President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
A grand jury returned an eight-count indictment against Vance Boelter, including first-degree murder charges for his alleged killing of the Hortmans and attempted murder of the Hoffmans. A chilling criminal case is growing larger tonight, nearly a month after a federal grand jury handed down six counts. What sets the state case apart are two new charges and disturbing details.
He's one of the most powerful congressmen in the country, and during a tour of a bus manufacturing plant on Thursday in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Rep. Tom Emmer said he's fully "on board" with President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill."
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.
The 28-year-old man is charged with one count each of child endangerment and negligent storage of a loaded firearm.
A 17-year-old boy and his 45-year-old mother have been charged in a June shooting outside Born's Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, that injured a woman.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
The thefts happened in and around the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods, the city's police department said, with the suspects smashing car windows to take valuables and garage door openers.
A man violating a no-contact order fled a traffic stop before becoming trapped in a swamp in a Twin Cities suburb Thursday, necessitating a rescue that ended in his arrest, police say.
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.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. The release date is now set for Oct. 3.
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.
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.
Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Special Olympics flag football team from Minnesota and Massachusetts faced off at TCO Stadium with some big names as their coaches.
J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped their schedule for the 2025-2026 season on Thursday, revealing they will start the regular season on the road.
A new Minnesota law requires governments and public entities to report cyberattacks within 72 hours to the state and notify victims whose data has been breached. Starting next year, the law will require the state to issue an annual report on cyberattacks.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state.
As St. Paul reels from the fallout of a cyberattack, a new law in place that aims better to track the growing number of cyberattacks across the state. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Craig Sixta, the Chief Technology Officer with Element Technologies, about the world of cyberwarfare and how you can stay safe.
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.
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
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.
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 Mike Augustyniak says a front will meander around Minnesota until Monday. Combined with a swampy airmass, this means repeated rounds of 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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says flash flooding is a concern Friday afternoon and evening, and there's likely more rounds of rain throughout the weekend.
Severe weather is possible in the Twin Cities Friday night, and more rain follows this weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says, with dew points in the 70s, any storms this weekend could bring torrential downpours with the potential for ponding and urban flooding.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says a front will meander around Minnesota until Monday. Combined with a swampy airmass, this means repeated rounds of storms.
A dog that was believed to be lost in the river was later found safe, sitting right outside the father's truck.
This week, two children accidentally fired shots in the Twin Cities — one a 12-year-old in St. Paul and the other a 4-year-old in Brooklyn Center.
Frank Vascellaro shares the latest headlines and updates from Friday afternoon.
With tariffs in the news, many companies are returning their engineering and manufacturing operations back to the United States. That means more jobs and a need to fill them.