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A 39-year-old man is dead after the canoe he was traveling in capsized, according to authorities.
A son of former state Rep. Steve Smith of Mound says the Minnesota Republican has died.
An Eagan day care provider has been sentenced in the death of 3-month-old child. On Thursday, Beverly Anne Greenagel of Eagan was sentenced to 45 days in jail and 10 years of probation in connection with the death of Dane Joseph Ablidinger while she was in Greenagel's care at her home day care facility.
Joan Mondale, the wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale, has died. Officials at Westminster Presbyterian Church said she died Monday afternoon. She was 83.
A 69-year-old Minneapolis man who thought he was saving another man's life when he let him into his home was instead shot in the head and killed, according to the victim's family and police reports.
The news of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's untimely death sent a shock wave through social media Sunday -- and re-opened the dialogue of drug abuse and addiction.
Authorities say a Maple Grove man has died in a snowmobile crash near Burtrum in Todd County of central Minnesota.
A former University of Iowa researcher has pleaded not guilty to killing his wife in 1997. John Richard Bloomfield entered the plea in writing Thursday. The filing waived his right to an in-person arraignment hearing, which had been scheduled for Friday.
What would your soundtrack be at the end? The pain and sorrow that comes with the end of a life can be too much to handle at times. But a group of singers in the Twin Cities get together for that very purpose. The Morning Star Singers are what is known as a "threshold choir," a group of singers that literally comfort someone who's on his or her deathbed. Group founder Barbara McAfee says they sing for people in poor health, people who are depressed and those who are nearing the end of life.
A Chisago County grand jury has indicted 29-year-old Aaron Jude Schnagl on third-degree murder charges in the death of Danielle Jelinek. Jelinek was 27 years old when she went missing on Dec. 9, 2012.
When we lose a loved one, we often look for ways to honor their life. One Twin Cities couple has found a unique way to memorialize a family member after death. Ron and Carole Javner opened Eternal Ware in Newport, where they offer a unique pottery memorial to grieving families. For Ron, pottery has always been a passion. "It's an interesting form of art," Ron said.
A 12-year-old Grand Rapids, Minn. boy died after suffering cardiac arrest during a basketball game in Baxter, Minn. Thursday afternoon. Baxter police said he was participating in a 7th grade boys basketball game when he entered cardiac arrest.
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum says the world "has lost an icon for justice and a true freedom fighter" with the death of Nelson Mandela. McCollum issued a statement Thursday on the death of Mandela. South Africa's first black president died at age 95.
New details have been released regarding a 48-year-old man's death after being stabbed approximately 30 times on Sunday in his home.
Richfield police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old man. Police say officers responded to a 911 call at about 5 a.m. Sunday, after the caller indicated an assault was in progress. Lt. Mike Flaherty says officers found the victim with multiple puncture wounds. He died at the scene.
Richfield Police are investigating after a 48-year-old man died at a home on the 7300 block of 12th Avenue. According to authorities, officers responded to a 911 call at the address around 4:53 a.m. Sunday, after the caller stated an assault was in progress.
One Twin Cities community is rallying around a local family to help them cope with the death of their child. Tony and Sarah Zahradka lost their 18-month-old daughter, Janie, two months ago. Her passing is called Sudden Unexplained Death in a Child, or SUDC, which is 54-times rarer than SIDS. Sometimes loss is so painful that moving on seems impossible. "She was just kind of taken for no reason. It's kind of hard to deal with," Tony said.
The family of a prominent Orono doctor killed last week has issued a statement saying they are grieving his loss as they prepare to say goodbye. Dr. Stephen Larson was shot in his home Friday night.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a lumber and shingle manufacturer for safety violations that resulted in the death of a worker at its plant in Superior.
A 10-year-old boy who was killed in an central Minnesota ATV accident has been identified. According to authorities, the ATV crash occurred Sunday at the victim's home, located on the 21000 block of 341st Avenue in Swanville, Minn.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and robbery last week in Shakopee. Police believe 21-year-old Anthony James Cox, of Minneapolis, was the lone gunman in the shooting death of 32-year-old Aaron James Moran, of Shakopee.
Three teenagers were indicted Friday in connection with the West. St. Paul shooting death of 31-year-old Luis David Reyes-Galvan on Jan. 11, 2013, according to Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom.
Prosecutors expect to ask a grand jury to consider more serious charges in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. Lincoln County State's Attorney Tom Wollman says he will review the completed autopsy report.
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is playing Sunday at the Metrodome -- just days after his 2-year-old son died, an apparent victim of a brutal beating at the hands of another man.
Police are investigating after a body was discovered in Minneapolis overnight. According to authorities, the body was found outside Nicollet Avenue and 27th Street.
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday.
Logan Cooley scored twice in the first 3:29, Nick Schmaltz also had two goals and the Utah Mammoth won their sixth straight game, beating the Minnesota Wild 6-2 on Saturday night.
Hosted by Kingswood Security Consulting, more than 100 churches came to learn about the latest in securing places of worship on Saturday.
One week after the historic "No Kings" Rally, another protest formed at the Minnesota State Capitol. Demonstrators shared concerns about President Trump's use of the national guard, the war in Gaza and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minnesota on Friday.
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
Hosted by Kingswood Security Consulting, more than 100 churches came to learn about the latest in securing places of worship on Saturday.
One week after the historic "No Kings" Rally, another protest formed at the Minnesota State Capitol. Demonstrators shared concerns about President Trump's use of the national guard, the war in Gaza and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minnesota on Friday.
A man is in custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a group of people in Prior Lake, Minnesota, late Friday night because he claimed they were being too loud.
Minneapolis police say a man is recovering after being shot during the overnight hours early Saturday morning.
Authorities say a Farmington, Minnesota, woman is dead after a crash late Friday morning in Blue Earth County.
An overnight crash in Chisago County, Minnesota, has left two teenagers dead and several other teens hurt.
Alison Feigh with the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, a program of the Zero Abuse Project, says a child's isolation from their adult circle is a warning sign of grooming.
Over 160 additional DWI cases may have been impacted by errors in testing equipment, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Friday, bringing the total number to at least 394.
Dozens of people, including NBA players and a coach, are embroiled in federal investigations involving an alleged sports betting scheme and organized crime ring—the latest to put a spotlight on sports gambling. It's legal in 40 states, but Minnesota is not one of them.
A western Wisconsin man has died from his injuries nearly one week after crashing and rolling his vehicle near a roundabout in St. Joseph Township.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
A school board in western Wisconsin voted Monday evening to close two of the district's elementary schools, despite impassioned dissent from community members.
Authorities say neither the driver nor the passenger had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the crash.
A Minneapolis business owner who has been at odds with the city over a homeless encampment is now trying a new tactic.
Can Do Canines announced a new celebrity partnership Wednesday and showed off their latest certified team.
Underneath It All specializes in post-surgical garments, bras and breast prosthetics, and staff say the goal is advocacy as much as retail.
Village Shores Senior Living Community in Richfield is located just a mile from the church, and did something special to make sure those impacted by this violence feel loved.
When the news broke that Milton's would be closing, many longtime patrons were stunned.
Governor Walz and DFL leaders say they're hitting the road and plan to make stops around the state to talk with Minnesotans about gun violence.
One week after the historic "No Kings" Rally, another protest formed at the Minnesota State Capitol. Demonstrators shared concerns about President Trump's use of the national guard, the war in Gaza and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minnesota on Friday.
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Protesters in Minneapolis on Friday called on elected officials to block U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agents from the community outright. The demonstration happened during Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem's visit to the city, where she discussed immigration enforcement operations.
Hannah LoPresto, a Minnesotan who came forward with what she calls a grooming experience in high school, is fighting for stronger laws to protect kids. WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle shows us why LoPresto's proposals are getting bipartisan support in Minnesota.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
The exhibit, called "Creepy Dolls: Loose in the Vaults," features dolls selecting artifacts from the center's archives, offering a spooky interpretation of local history.
A spa in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is at the center of a criminal investigation into alleged "black market" Botox.
Minnesota is home to 26,000 soybean farmers and 60% of their crop is sent overseas. Now, experts say top competitors, like Brazil and Argentina, are capitalizing on the U.S. loss.
A man is in custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a group of people in Prior Lake, Minnesota, late Friday night because he claimed they were being too loud.
Minneapolis police say a man is recovering after being shot during the overnight hours early Saturday morning.
One or more intruders broke into an Iowa mink farm and released 2,000 of the furbearing animals in what a trade group called a "terrorist act" under federal law.
Police say two 15-year-old boys are in custody after a gun was found in a backpack at Champlin Park High School.
A man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in what federal prosecutors have called a "massive" scheme to defraud a Minnesota housing program, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Health care providers are trying a new tactic to promote the healing effects of nature: They're actually writing prescriptions for it.
Doctors, physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners with Allina Health announced that they will hold a one-day unfair labor practices strike on Nov. 5.
It's open enrollment season for both employees and retirees, and as you begin to look at health insurance options, experts say you can expect employer-sponsored health plans to jump between 6% and 7%
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota seniors are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
Food hall by day and party scene by night, Eat Street Crossing is mixing it up in Minneapolis.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday.
Logan Cooley scored twice in the first 3:29, Nick Schmaltz also had two goals and the Utah Mammoth won their sixth straight game, beating the Minnesota Wild 6-2 on Saturday night.
Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz gave what he had with his left shoulder in a brace and his right arm seemingly out of magic.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
Ahead of the upcoming election, there's a battle happening in Minneapolis, along with other communities across the country. It's between Democratic Socialists and moderates of the party. As Esme Murphy reports in this week's Talking Points, a group of moderates are trying to win back the Minneapolis city council.
Mayor Frey's top opponents have formed a coalition, asking their supporters to not rank him second or third — thereby denying him votes that could win the election.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first-, second- and third-round picks for municipal seats.
In less than three weeks, voters in some metro area cities will head to the polls to make their first, second, and third-round picks for municipal seats. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Hamline University Professor David Schultz to learn why ranked-choice voting can create unexpected outcomes.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
In the United States, there are 13 different towns named Long Beach. The one in Minnesota is the smallest, but it's found a colorful way to stand out.
The Aerial Lift Bridge has been granting safe passage for so long that it's become part of the city's skyline. It's evolved over the years, but many of its original parts are still intact.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
From eating lutefisk to cheering for the Vikings, Nordic culture is embedded in Minnesota.
It's a pretty polarizing food — some love it, some not so much. Cottage cheese has been hard to find recently because sales are skyrocketing.
You likely know what OCD stands for, but many people don't know what having obsessive-compulsive disorder actually means.
It's common nowadays to wear something in or over your ears to listen to music, a podcast or talk on the phone. Some people use them for hours on end every single day.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
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.
Windy overnight and into Sunday. Sunday will be sunny with temps hitting the 60s. We do have chances for rain on Monday into Tuesday. Katie Steiner breaks it all down.
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.
Sunday will be a lot sunnier and a lot dryer than Saturday. Rain chances return on Tuesday. Katie Steiner breaks down the timing of everything.
Much of Minnesota is waking up to cloudy conditions on Saturday, and they'll be sticking around for most of the day.
Adam Del Rosso says it's going to be a cloudy start to the weekend, but sun and gusty winds are on the way.
Windy overnight and into Sunday. Sunday will be sunny with temps hitting the 60s. We do have chances for rain on Monday into Tuesday. Katie Steiner breaks it all down.
Talks about new legislation over guns have stalled at Minnesota's Capitols. DFL leaders and Gov. Walz are going around the state and hosting town halls on the topic.
Two teens have died and three more are injured after a crash in Chisago County.
Faith and community leaders gather to learn more about how to protect their houses of worship
Sunday will be a lot sunnier and a lot dryer than Saturday. Rain chances return on Tuesday. Katie Steiner breaks down the timing of everything.