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On Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., the Upper St. Anthony lock closed its doors for a final time. Last year, Congress ordered the lock closed to try to stop the northward spread of invasive Asian carp up the Mississippi.
Late Tuesday night, the Upper Saint Anthony Falls Lock and Dam will be closed for good. It's an attempt to stop invasive Asian carp from getting into Minnesota's lakes.
Paddling enthusiasts are trying to get a huge number of canoes and kayaks onto the Minnesota River Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day. Alex Watson, a regional naturalist for the Department of Natural Resources, says the goal is to get people to paddle every navigable mile of the Minnesota River.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has found that 10-year-old Barway Collins died by homicide.
The effort to save migrating birds from deadly collisions with glass is about to be back before the Minneapolis City Council.
The funeral for 10-year-old Barway Collins, whose body was found in the Mississippi River nearly a month after he was reported missing, has been set for Saturday.
A judge has denied a request from the man charged with murdering his son, after he asked if he could be temporarily released to say his goodbyes to the boy. Pierre Collins is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 10-year-old son, Barway Collins.
Most every popular destination in America shares something in common — a waterfront setting.
An entire community is still grieving the death of 10-year-old Barway Collins. A volunteer search group discovered his body just over a week ago in the Mississippi River. His dad, Pierre Collins, now faces murder charges in his son's disappearance.
They came from her hometown, her school and her college to say goodbye to Jennifer Houle. Several hundred gathered at Northrup Auditorium for Sunday's memorial service.
Barway Collins has become a household name in the Twin Cities these past few weeks. Billboards bear his name, a reward was posted for tips on the case. Dozens and dozens of people who never knew Barway spent their days combing through brush and alongside the Mississippi River.
Investigators are now calling the death of 10-year-old Barway Collins a homicide. Volunteer searchers found a boy's body floating in the Mississippi River Saturday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner confirmed Sunday that it was Barway Collins.
Sources tell WCCO that a body recovered from the Mississippi River Saturday afternoon is believed to be that of missing 10-year-old boy Barway Collins. The Hennepin County Sheriff's office has been at the scene near 53rd Street North and Lyndale Avenue North at North Mississippi Regional Park
Fishing is fun, easy and everywhere in this great state of 10,000 lakes.
A body was discovered near the Mississippi River in Fridley Thursday afternoon. The Anoka County Sheriff's office says a person fishing near Manomin Park spotted the body at about 2 p.m.
In a press conference Monday afternoon, Pastor Harding Smith and Barway's stepmother spoke on the father's behalf. They told say the community is turning on them, when they should be focusing on finding Barway.
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Officials said the body of a young woman was recovered from the Mississippi River Wednesday evening. The Hennepin County Sheriff's office said the body was found by the county's water patrol near the 10th Avenue Bridge at about 7 p.m.
The body of a young woman was recovered from the Mississippi River Wednesday night in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Sheriff's office says the body was found by the county's water patrol near the 10th Avenue Bridge at about 7 p.m.
Crystal police say they are continuing to search an area along the Mississippi River for a 10-year-old boy who has been missing since March 18. Barway Collins was last seen approaching his apartment building after exiting his school transportation service van.
Law enforcement officers have resumed their search for a University of Minnesota student believed to have drowned in the Mississippi River.
Minneapolis Police said Monday they will be seeking the assistance of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office in a water recovery effort to find missing University of Minnesota student Jennifer Houle.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is upholding the conviction of Jeffery Trevino, who was found guilty of murdering his wife. In January, Trevino's attorney went in front of a three-judge panel at the appeals court to ask for a reduction in Trevino's 27-year sentence.
Every Friday, we tackle a bunch of viewers' burning questions. This week, Heather Brown explores gas prices, strange structures in the Mississippi River and gray hair.
It has now been nine days since a Twin Cities boy vanished outside his home. A van dropped Barway Collins off at his apartment building in Crystal after school last Wednesday.
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota senior 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 Groveland Emergency Food Shelf, like most, does not ask people what brought them. But the shutdown on top of cuts to SNAP and other federal programs is fueling demand.
On Tuesday, a stretch of Grand Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, is open again after more than six months of construction. Business owners like Katie Wann of Italian Pie Shoppe and Winery say it couldn't come soon enough.
Now with the government shutdown, business owner Berek Awend says it's making it difficult to hire workers, expand and even advertise.
A Wisconsin man faces a stalking charge after he allegedly sent the state Supreme Court's liberal chief justice a series of intimidating emails.
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota senior 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 Groveland Emergency Food Shelf, like most, does not ask people what brought them. But the shutdown on top of cuts to SNAP and other federal programs is fueling demand.
On Tuesday, a stretch of Grand Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota, is open again after more than six months of construction. Business owners like Katie Wann of Italian Pie Shoppe and Winery say it couldn't come soon enough.
Now with the government shutdown, business owner Berek Awend says it's making it difficult to hire workers, expand and even advertise.
Police say a man shot during a fight in a south Minneapolis alley Monday evening may not survive his injuries.
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota senior are scrambling to find affordable options to ensure uninterrupted health care after several carriers are either dropping or cutting back on Medicare Advantage Plans.
A Minnesota woman convicted of filling out and submitting a mail-in ballot for her deceased mother was ordered by a judge to write an essay and read a book about voting's importance to democracy.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced he is running for reelection. He sat down on Monday with WCCO to share his decision.
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 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.
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.
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.
As Minnesota's legal cannabis market is just beginning its rollout, very few licensees have the official greenlight, reports Caroline Cummings.
The government shutdown is affecting Minnesotans, from federal workers to families relying on assistance programs. Small businesses are also feeling the economic strain. Derek James has more on why they say they need the government to get back to work.
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 Minnesota woman convicted of filling out and submitting a mail-in ballot for her deceased mother was ordered by a judge to write an essay and read a book about voting's importance to democracy.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sat down with WCCO's Esme Murphy to announce his reelection campaign, talk about his battles with the Trump administration and more.
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota senior 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.
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.
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 Minnesota woman convicted of filling out and submitting a mail-in ballot for her deceased mother was ordered by a judge to write an essay and read a book about voting's importance to democracy.
A western Wisconsin couple is charged with arson months after their restaurant was damaged in a fire.
Police say a man shot during a fight in a south Minneapolis alley Monday evening may not survive his injuries.
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.
Nearly 200,000 Minnesota senior 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.
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.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says highs are expected to push back to near 60 by Friday.
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.
Things dry up on Wednesday and the Twin Cities will see the sun again, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Tuesday will be windy, rainy and chilly, but we’ll dry out and warm up in the coming days.
Tuesday will see rain wrapping up about 6 p.m. along with windy conditions and highs stalling out in the mid-40s, WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner reports.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says highs are expected to push back to near 60 by Friday.
Heather Larson is helping keep the memory alive of a 5-year-old preschooler who passed away from cancer.
The federal government is warning that if the shutdown continues past Nov. 1 there won't be enough money for SNAP benefits for some 440,000 Minnesotans.
UCare, other carriers dropping Medicare Advantage Plans, leaving 200K Minnesota seniors without health insurance
Things dry up on Wednesday and the Twin Cities will see the sun again, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.