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After two weeks in the deep freeze, Matt Brickman was getting a little stir crazy. So for this week's Guest Pass, he headed outside to have fun in the snow while geocaching at Oakdale Nature Preserve.
Another winter storm would be the last thing the state's fishing industry needs. Many bait shops and resort owners say business was down this winter because it was simply too cold to be on the ice.
A 26-year-old Oakdale woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for being a "major drug dealer," the Washington County Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
The American Red Cross is hosting a big blood drive Monday. Officials said they want to boost the supply before a lot of donors go out of town or get too busy over the holidays. The 12 Hours of Giving Holiday Blood Drive started at 7 a.m. Monday and goes until 7 p.m.
Police in the east metro say officers found a boy lying on the ground with apparent stab wounds just blocks away from a high school.
Minnesota transportation officials are distributing remnants of the Interstate 35W bridge that collapsed in 2007. MnDOT says the material is being distributed at its Oakdale facility from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Legislation passed this year specifies who's eligible for the steel and MnDOT says it's contacted most of those people and groups.
A 9-year-old girl has left the hospital after she was accidentally shot by her 5-year-old brother in North Oakdale early last Friday evening. The girl was shot with a .22-caliber rifle that was apparently left out for repairs.
Oakdale Police say a 9-year-old girl was accidentally shot by her 5-year-old brother in North Oakdale early Friday evening. She was taken here to Region's Hospital in St. Paul, and is currently listed in stable condition. Witnesses say she was sitting up and was able to respond to questions. But it seems there are still some big questions as to how this happened.
Nine-year-old Devin Aryal loved soccer. His mother, Missy Aryal, wears the medals he won. "We were inseparable. He always told me that we were super glued unless we were working or at school. And nothing could ever break the super glue," Aryal said. But in February, Aryal and her son were shot on their drive home from daycare. She remembers hearing pops as she was about to turn at this intersection.
Minnesota's fishing opener is only a week away, and Wisconsin's starts in just a few hours -- but anglers may have a hard time finding the bait they want to use.
A judge found the man accused of killing a 9-year-old boy while randomly shooting at passing vehicles in Oakdale unfit to stand trial.
Hundreds packed a local pizza parlor to remember a little boy who lost his life in a senseless act of violence.
Firefighters from four communities battled a fire Tuesday night at an Oakdale apartment complex left one townhouse destroyed.
Officials said Friday a town home fire that took the life of a Stillwater elementary school teacher last week was caused by smoking materials.
A man accused of going on a shooting spree in Oakdale that killed a 9-year-old boy has been ruled incompetent to stand trial.
Authorities say a 65-year-old woman is dead after fire took over an Oakdale townhome Tuesday morning.
A former Washington County Sheriff's deputy has been charged with stealing drugs. Investigators say he was taking them from a bin set up for the public to drop off for unused prescription medications.
It has been an incredibly difficult day for many in the Oakdale community.
A memorial now stands where a gunman opened fire on random vehicles in Oakdale this week.
An Oakdale man, accused of going on a deadly shooting spree, made his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
Just one day after a random shooting in Oakdale that killed a 9-year-old boy, his mother is speaking out and simply wants to know one thing: Why?
A 9-year-old boy is dead after being shot at random as he rode in a minivan with his mother Monday night. The alleged shooter is now in the Washington County Jail.
One man is in custody after randomly firing a handgun at multiple locations in Oakdale Monday night, killing a 9-year-old child and injuring two others.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is expressing his strongest support yet for an expansion of the famed Mayo Clinic that depends on the state aiding with related development costs.
A 50-year-old Oakdale man was seriously injured Saturday morning after pulling over to check on the drivers from a minor crash, the Minnesota State Patrol says, as icy conditions played a role.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
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.
The top 10 finalists from across the country of the 3M Young Scientists Challenge presented their projects on Monday at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
The top 10 finalists from across the country of the 3M Young Scientists Challenge presented their projects on Monday at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
What was a free event with lights, stage performances and vendors will remold as part of a "broader, winter-long collaborative campaign," according to the Minneapolis Downtown Council, which manages the festival.
School districts across Minnesota, from urban to rural communities, are asking taxpayers to approve new funding to shore up support.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Because you can't see it, smell or taste it, carbon monoxide can build up to toxic, and sometimes even deadly levels.
Sioux descendants have filed a lawsuit against the United States for federal recognition of their tribe, and for monetary damages over land that their attorney said was fraudulently dispossessed.
A couple in west-central Minnesota were airlifted for treatment after an apparent carbon monoxide leak inside their home.
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.
Wisconsin's Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has decided not to run for governor and will instead seek reelection to a third term.
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.
Love Your Melon began with beanies and a mission to fight childhood cancer. Now, one of its founders is bringing it all back with a bold new vision.
Eight dozen school districts have questions on local ballots asking for taxpayers to OK new funding. Some need money for building renovations, others to plug budget gaps. Caroline Cummings reports on what you need to know before you vote.
The FBI is warning the public about a "phantom hacker" scam that's drained more than $1 billion from seniors retirement accounts, plus more of the day’s top stories.
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.
In an exclusive interview with WCCO, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she is endorsing state Sen. Omar Fateh for mayor of Minneapolis.
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.
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.
A beloved Minnesota brewery that closed its taproom in 2023 and ceased operations completely earlier this year is set to make a return.
Owamni, a decorated Indigenous restaurant that sits along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, is relocating — but it's not going far.
The DMT test, which is putting into question hundreds, if not thousands, of DWI cases in the state, is not the standard roadside field sobriety test. It's a secondary breath test administered in jails or police stations.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
St. Paul police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting on the city's east side late Saturday night.
The shooting at Willie's Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island also left at least 20 injured, the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said.
A treasurer of a nonprofit in Isanti County, Minnesota, is accused of using her position to steal nearly $100,000.
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.
Health officials in Minnesota is reporting two new measles cases, bringing the state's total number this year to 20.
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care for kids.
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.
Three Banana Ball games will be held in Minneapolis next year, according to the Minnesota Twins, who say all of the games will feature the Savannah Bananas and the Loco Beach Coconuts.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
One 93-year-old woman is beloved at her Twin Cities gym for showing up five times a week to work out and make others smile.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
Koi Perich returned an interception for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Minnesota held on to defeat Purdue 27-20.
Kirill Marchenko had his fourth career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 48 saves in his season debut to carry the Columbus Blue Jackets past Minnesota 7-4 to spoil the Wild's home opener on Saturday.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
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.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
Ahead of the next legislative session, Rep. Nolan West is leading the effort to redraft all Minnesota day care regulations, including safety rules.
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.
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.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield finds out if there is "ick" in the licks.
The Twin Cities each have a unique personality, pace, and history. But in the mid-1800s, both were still searching for what to call their communities.
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.
Rain and cooler temperatures are in store for Tuesday, 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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says clouds will move in tonight ahead of our next chance of rain.
Temps on Tuesday will take a dip, with some showers expected in the evening.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today will have plenty of sunshine and top out in the low-60s.
The Crosby Fire near Silver Bay, Minnesota, is now 70% contained, state officials said on Monday morning. According to the Minnesota Incident Command System, a lightning strike sparked the flames.
Rain and cooler temperatures are in store for Tuesday, according to Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The top ten finalists from across the country presented their projects in the 3M Young Scientists Challenge in St. Paul on Monday. WCCO’s Lisa Meadows shares some of the innovations developed by young, brilliant minds.
The bird flu has infected thousands of turkeys and chickens in eight Minnesota counties over the last few weeks. John Lauritsen spoke with the president of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association about the impact on his own farm.
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans says there has "been a number of human errors" with DWI testing equipment, which is putting into question over 270 DWI cases in the state. WCCO's Esme Murphy explains how the test is supposed to work and what drivers need to know.