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University police say the woman survived the plunge. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and evaluation.
The Lucky Duck Company said it will use new Hydra-Terra amphibious vehicles for a ride in the Mississippi River.
Two children, ages 10 and 14, needed to be rescued after being swept away by the Mississippi River in St. Paul Thursday morning.
Minneapolitans are familiar with bike-sharing programs, but now the city has its first kayak-sharing system.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office says no foul play is suspected after a body was discovered in the Mississippi River Friday afternoon.
Wisconsin officials were testing for environmental and health hazards Thursday after an accident at a frack sand mine sent millions of gallons of sludge into waterways, tinting them orange as the thick plume traveled downstream into the Mississippi River.
Officials say flying low along the Mississippi River was a factor in a plane crash last October that killed a Princeton man and his wife.
A Minnesota mushroom hunter's one-of-a-kind discovery is now the subject of scientific research.
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office recovered a body in the Mississippi River around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities in central Minnesota are searching for a man last seen swimming across the Mississippi River.
A flood warning is in effect for the Mississippi River in St. Paul due to the recent snow melt.
Already, a number of rivers are up five feet from where they were last week, and they continue to rise.
On Friday, one (and only one) lake reported that it was officially iced out: Lake Pepin, in southeastern Minnesota.
A national river advocacy group has named two Minnesota rivers on its annual list of the most endangered rivers in the country.
Both say they love adventure and wanted to be among the oldest to say they'd done it.
Over the past 20 years, 11 college-age men have drowned in a popular and powerful river in western Wisconsin. Their deaths have been surrounded by rumors and conspiracy theories. Now, the sad history has inspired a Minnesota man's new series of books.
A man's journey from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico is over.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said Sunday it has recovered the body of a pilot killed in a plane crash Friday afternoon.
One victim has been identified in a plane crash that happened Friday night in Anoka County.
The Mankato native is attempting to paddle, standing up, 50 miles every day for 50 days.
The Army Corps of Engineers has tweaked how it runs Lock and Dam 8 on the Mississippi River in Genoa, Wisconsin, in hopes of impeding the spread upriver of invasive Asian carp.
Authorities say two people are dead and five others were injured following a Saturday evening boat crash on the Mississippi River.
A yearly summer tradition many people don't look forward to is underway this week.
Authorities say the body of an adult male was recovered from the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Monday afternoon.
It will all go down at Hidden Falls Regional Park, which splits Minneapolis and St. Paul on the Mississippi River.
A man was stabbed after an altercation with his roommate on Saturday.
First responders were called to an accident on the 48th block of Highway 100 in Aurora for person ejected from a car after it rolled over.
Noah Cates scores in overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump's policies. The protest was part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.
The terrorist group Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday.
Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump's policies. The protest was part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.
A member of the St. Cloud, Minnesota, police department has died following a crash on Monday night.
A New Brighton, Minnesota, man has been federally charged with drug crimes after a package was intercepted by police at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport last month.
A woman accused of killing her boyfriend during a domestic dispute inside a home in Maple Grove, Minnesota, has entered a guilty plea to one count of first-degree manslaughter, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
As Minnesota's MEA weekend enters its third day, families are making the most of it – as are Twin Cities fall staples.
First responders were called to an accident on the 48th block of Highway 100 in Aurora for person ejected from a car after it rolled over.
Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump's policies. The protest was part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.
A member of the St. Cloud, Minnesota, police department has died following a crash on Monday night.
As Minnesota's MEA weekend enters its third day, families are making the most of it – as are Twin Cities fall staples.
Health officials in Minnesota's Olmsted County say they have confirmed a young child has the measles.
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.
Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump's policies. The protest was part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement.
The terrorist group Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday.
Thousands are expected in Minneapolis tomorrow to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Caroline Cummings reports on the steps being taken to make sure the "No Kings" rallies are safe.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
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.
A man was stabbed after an altercation with his roommate on Saturday.
A New Brighton, Minnesota, man has been federally charged with drug crimes after a package was intercepted by police at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport last month.
A woman accused of killing her boyfriend during a domestic dispute inside a home in Maple Grove, Minnesota, has entered a guilty plea to one count of first-degree manslaughter, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
A man is recovering from injuries after being shot late Friday in St. Paul, Minnesota's Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
A man is in custody after a crash on Friday afternoon in Minneapolis that stemmed from a vehicle that was stolen.
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.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione asked a New York federal judge on Saturday to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive.
"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.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
"Purple Rain," the movie that launched Prince into superstardom in 1984, is hitting the stage.
Noah Cates scores in overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild.
How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Minnesota Vikings game for NFL Week 5
Darius Taylor ran for 148 yards and a touchdown, Drake Lindsey completed 16 of 20 passes for 153 yards and a score and Minnesota sacked quarterback Dylan Raiola nine times in a 24-6 victory over No. 25 Nebraska on Friday night.
Marcus Johansson scored the Minnesota Wild's only goal in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Friday night.
NFL veteran Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday afternoon.
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.
Rep. Nolan West says day cares aren’t safe enough, and he has firsthand experience.
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.
Overnight temps for the state will range between the 30s and 40s. Sunday will be sunny and a good time to get outside. Katie Steiner shares what to expect and also what we could see temp wise for Halloween.
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.
We have some cool temps overnight, temps expected in the 30s to 40s for most of the state. Sunday will be perfect for tailgaters at the Vikings game. Katie Steiner breaks down the next few days and hints at what we might see at Halloween.
The weekend will start quietly and comfortably, with temperatures again reaching above average across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Temperatures will be in the mid-60s on Saturday.
Overnight temps for the state will range between the 30s and 40s. Sunday will be sunny and a good time to get outside. Katie Steiner shares what to expect and also what we could see temp wise for Halloween.
Thousands participated in "No Kings" rallies in Minneapolis, Anoka, Lakeville and others throughout Minnesota.
We have some cool temps overnight, temps expected in the 30s to 40s for most of the state. Sunday will be perfect for tailgaters at the Vikings game. Katie Steiner breaks down the next few days and hints at what we might see at Halloween.
Minnesota families are taking full advantage of MEA weekend with corn mazes and apple picking.
Thousands took to Minneapolis for the second 'No Kings' protest on Saturday. Similar protests were held across Minnesota and around the country.