Sauk Rapids Teen Shocked By Wire In Fall Recovers
A 16-year-old Sauk Rapids boy is recovering in a Minneapolis hospital after he was shocked by an electrical wire and fell while climbing on a closed bridge.
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A 16-year-old Sauk Rapids boy is recovering in a Minneapolis hospital after he was shocked by an electrical wire and fell while climbing on a closed bridge.
Volunteers took to the Mississippi River in St. Paul on Wednesday to pick up trash from the shore.
Authorities say two people survived a close call when their boat got too close to a dam on the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota.
The body of man recovered from the Mississippi River last Friday has been identified. On Friday, the Hennepin County Water Patrol responded to a report of a body floating in the Mississippi River near the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis.
The body of a Lakeville man recovered from the Mississippi River earlier this month has been identified. Vladimir Yuryevich Yastrebov, 28, was found in the Mississippi River under the Interstate 35E overpass the afternoon of May 16.
The Hennepin County Water Patrol responded to a report of a body floating in the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis Friday afternoon. The boats were seen near the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam just before 2 p.m.
The body of an adult male has been pulled from the Mississippi River Wednesday morning near Lock & Dam #1., according to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
A man has been rescued from the Mississippi River in St. Paul Thursday morning, according to the St. Paul Fire Department.
The warmer weather means boaters are heading out onto the water. It also means we're starting to see accidents.
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A missing woman from Hager City, Wis., who was found in the Mississippi River drove her vehicle into the river after missing a curve, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
Marya Christiansen, a 23-year-old woman from Hager City, Wis., has been missing since Saturday.
This year's shipping season is underway on the Mississippi River, an earlier than average start buoyed by warmer temperatures and reduced snowfall.
Minnesotans often think they need to travel to major cities to see famous artwork. But in reality, you do not have to travel far to see original works by the likes of Van Gogh and Picasso.
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body of a man found under a St. Cloud bridge last week. Police say the body is that of 39-year-old Michael Earl Hennager of Waite Park.
The body of a woman found at the Mississippi River in St. Cloud Sunday has been identified. Police said the female found on the ice just south of Granite City Crossing Bridge was 21-year-old Hannah Pauline Udvig.
Police say first responders found two bodies at the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, but that investigators don't believe the cases are related. St. Cloud Police Sgt. Jeffrey Janssen says police got a call Sunday afternoon about a person possibly on the ice.
The General Mills Foundation has donated $3 million to help fund park projects along the Mississippi River waterfront in Minneapolis.
On Tuesday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder apologized for the water crisis in Flint. So far, at least 100 children have been found with high lead levels in their blood after drinking the contaminated city water. So, how does lead get into our water? Good Question.
Dozens of protesters braved the bitter cold for a Martin Luther King Day rally on Monday, briefly shutting down traffic across a bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Paul to highlight the deaths of two black men shot by police last year.
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Minneapolis plans to ask for money to help fix a bridge that links the University of Minnesota's East and West Bank campuses.
A former Navy SEAL is close to completing his mighty mission to honor veterans. Chris Ring was in Minnesota at Lake Itasca at the headwaters of the Mississippi River five months ago. His goal is to swim the entire length of the river.
The normally pristine scenery of the Mississippi River had a much different look Sunday near Alma, Wisconsin.
The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have focused and prided themselves on situational mastery from third downs to special teams to the red zone.
Davis Moturi's physical injuries after being shot in the neck outside his home one year ago are compounded by mental wounds that he now lives with daily.
An ice cream shop in northeast Minneapolis, built on inclusion, was targeted with a Molotov cocktail twice within 24 hours, according to police.
She thought she was receiving extra attention as a high school student. She now says she realizes she was being groomed.
Danila Yurov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, and the Wild went on to a 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
Davis Moturi's physical injuries after being shot in the neck outside his home one year ago are compounded by mental wounds that he now lives with daily.
An ice cream shop in northeast Minneapolis, built on inclusion, was targeted with a Molotov cocktail twice within 24 hours, according to police.
She thought she was receiving extra attention as a high school student. She now says she realizes she was being groomed.
Several adult-use cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate but don't have the supply to stock their store shelves as Minnesota's budding industry gets off the ground.
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
Several adult-use cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate but don't have the supply to stock their store shelves as Minnesota's budding industry gets off the ground.
There were some scary moments at a Bethel, Minnesota, bus stop earlier this month. A school bus caught fire while driving kids home.
A motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Sunday morning in east-central Minnesota.
Two people are recovering after a gasoline can exploded while they were attempting to start a campfire in Cushing, Minnesota, on Saturday evening, according to the Todd County Sheriff's Office.
Law enforcement in Bemidji, Minnesota, are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl and her infant son.
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.
Nearly a week after a small plane crashed near an airport in McGregor, Minnesota, almost everyone is out of the hospital, and man's best friend is back with his owners.
Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job.
A federal judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man accused of smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies to a year and a day in prison.
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.
Kelly Kunz began what she calls "Street Justice Ministry" months ago, buying a bus and using it to give essentials to those on the streets.
A 90-year-old former network producer is sharing her life lessons in a book, detailing her upbringing from a farm in Minnesota to Manhattan and back.
Several Minnesota cannabis businesses have the greenlight from the state to operate, but some are still struggling to stock store shelves. As Caroline Cummings reports, supply chain snags are hitting some businesses hard.
The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law that prohibits unlawful drug users from having firearms violates the Second Amendment.
The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time.
The Trump administration says the strikes have killed more than 30 people so far, ratcheting up tensions between the U.S. and multiple South American countries.
The Transportation Security Administration is among the agencies whose employees are missing paychecks.
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.
Minnesota is seeing a resurgence in bird flu cases this fall. The virus has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight counties over just the last few weeks.
It can start with a phone call that sounds like a loved one, or maybe it's an email that looks like it's from your bank. Instead, it's artificial intelligence trying to fool you into giving up your money.
Davis Moturi's physical injuries after being shot in the neck outside his home one year ago are compounded by mental wounds that he now lives with daily.
Three people are in police custody after a driver in a stolen vehicle evaded officers in Minneapolis on Monday afternoon.
A Crystal, Minnesota, man has been sentenced for production and attempted production of child pornography, according to court documents.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with second-degree assault in a shooting near a Minneapolis strip club that critically injured another man, according to court documents filed Friday.
The city's police department said officers responded to a shots fired call near a house on the 2000 block of Laramie Trail North around 9:50 p.m.
Domestic violence is at a breaking point as resources to fight it are being cut.
Health officials in Minnesota's Olmsted County say they have confirmed a young child has the measles.
A new M Health Fairview program is giving rural Minnesotans a better chance at survival by flying in lifesaving equipment and specialists when time is running out.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
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.
"Purple Rain" the musical held its first preview performance at the State Theatre Thursday night in Minneapolis, right down the street from First Avenue, where Prince played in the film.
A group of high school students in St. Paul, Minnesota, found some surprising new partners in their own fight against gun violence: other high school students more than 1,100 miles away.
The Minnesota Vikings under coach Kevin O'Connell have focused and prided themselves on situational mastery from third downs to special teams to the red zone.
Danila Yurov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, and the Wild went on to a 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
Swimmer Adalynn Biegler, of Minnesota's Monticello High School, has cemented her name in the history books of the state high school tournament last year breaking several records. This year, she's aiming to break her own times.
The Minnesota Vikings said they're "disgusted" by racial slurs they say were directed at cornerback Isaiah Rodgers following Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
After announcing last month the return of the classic "Black Trees" uniforms, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday confirmed another fan favorite is coming back.
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.
Among the biggest races on the ballot in November is the mayor's race in St. Paul, and incumbent Melvin Carter is running for a third term.
Esme Murphy looks at St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's chance of winning reelection.
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.
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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.
Scattered showers will move across most of Minnesota on Tuesday morning, according to Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
The majority of Minnesota will be under a wind advisory on Tuesday, with gusts of up to 45 mph possible, Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
It'll be a wet and windy start to the week, with things drying out by Thursday and Friday, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Tuesday will be cooler with our highs likely stuck in the upper-40s. That is below average, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Police say a photo shows a northern Wisconsin restaurant owner blocking cameras just hours before his business was set on fire.
Scattered showers will move across most of Minnesota on Tuesday morning, according to Next Weather Meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
WCCO is sharing a series of stories that look at the laws and policies surrounding grooming. We begin with a young woman who came forward to police to talk about what she says she endured in high school. Senior investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle reports.
The new Brooklyn Park fire station is designed to reduce response times, provide an advanced decontamination area for firefighters, house an on-site training center and more.
A man shot in his Minneapolis yard in October 2024. The video shocked those who saw it but wasn't a surprise to many who live in the neighborhood. Police waited five days to arrest the man next door they believe pulled the trigger. The victim told Jason Rantala that he is still waiting for justice.