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Minnesota Wild left wing Thomas Vanek says he's cooperating with federal authorities conducting an investigation in Rochester. Local media report that Vanek was at the federal courthouse in Rochester to speak with officials.
An Iowa tree service owner is recovering after falling about 40 feet from a tree. Kevin Hardy was harnessed and wearing a helmet when he fell out of a tree in Charles City, Iowa, on Friday.
In Health Watch, doctors at the Mayo Clinic have made a major discovery in the fight to find a treatment for Alzheimer's. They have uncovered a new link between a protein in the brain and the disease.
For the first time, U.S. News & World Report says the Mayo Clinic in Rochester is the best hospital in the country. According to the magazine, the Mayo is ranked nationally in 15 adult and nine pediatric specialties.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said that a body that was found in Silver Lake on Thursday afternoon was that of a missing Rochester woman. Police earlier this week had asked for the public's help in finding 53-year-old Dawn Jeanette Ehret.
Authorities in southern Minnesota are asking the public's help in finding a 53-year-old woman who has health issues and hasn't been seen since Wednesday evening.
The Rochester Police Department is asking for the public's help after as many as three people are suspected of using stolen credit cards at Target stores in Rochester, Winona and Minneapolis.
A Minneapolis man woke up Wednesday to see his car had been set on fire and police say fireworks are to blame. It all happened on Tuesday just before midnight as a security camera rolled. The fireworks totaled Bobby Wilber's car.
Twin Cities residents who crave the taste of Dunkin' Donuts pastries, or their equally endorsed coffee drinks, don't have to drive to Wisconsin any longer. They just have to drive to Rochester. A new Dunkin' Donuts location just opened in the Kahler Grand Hotel.
A state trooper made a big discovery after pulling over a driver in Rochester. The trooper found $3,000 worth of stolen instruments in the car.
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson has secured the endorsement of state Republican convention delegates in his bid for Minnesota governor. He notched the win Saturday on the fourth ballot. He outlasted state Sen. Dave Thompson and former state Rep. Marty Seifert. Thompson withdrew following a third ballot and threw his backing to Johnson. Seifert said he was headed to a primary regardless of the result.
Minnesota Republicans shaped the top of a high-stakes election ticket Saturday, endorsing investment banker Mike McFadden for U.S. Senate and backing county commissioner Jeff Johnson for governor as the party tries to end Democratic political dominance in the state. McFadden's win spares him a hard primary fight and offers a clearer path to a November challenge to Democratic Sen. Al Franken. The race could help determine if U.S. Senate control flips from Democratic to Republican this fall.
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson has staked out an early lead as Republicans vote to endorse a candidate for Minnesota governor. After two ballots, he had a nine-point advantage over state Sen. Dave Thompson and former state Rep. Marty Seifert. Those two were practically tied. But all three were far from the 60 percent required for endorsement.
On Saturday, Minnesota Republicans endorsed investment banker Mike McFadden to take on DFL Senator Al Franken in the next election in November. Saint Louis County commissioner Chris Dahlberg, who lost to McFadden, is disappointed but is looking ahead in the campaign to unseat Franken.
State Rep. Jim Abeler says he'll take the weekend to decide whether to press forward in the Minnesota Senate race or bow out. Abeler left a primary campaign on the table. But he says Mike McFadden's endorsement win "raises the bar" and would complicate a bid. Filing for the office closes Tuesday.
The St. Paul school district plans to hand out iPads to all students in the next school year. That year, the district sought and won voter approval of a $9 million-per-year technology initiative that was to create a "teaching and learning platform," or Facebook-like webpage, through which teachers and students could interact, according to the Star Tribune. Its proponents insisted that the initiative was not about supplying devices to students.
Minnesota Republican Scott Honour has filled out his ticket for governor with a state senator as the first-time candidate looks ahead to an August primary. Honour, a former investment company executive, named state Sen. Karin Housley of St. Mary's Point for the lieutenant governor slot. Honour says she brings legislative experience to his campaign but not so much she is considered engrained in government.
After elaborate videos, sharp-toned speeches and even indoor fireworks, Minnesota Republicans are voting to back a candidate for U.S. Senate. Half a dozen candidates vied Friday for the GOP endorsement at the state convention, with the winner likely having to overcome an August primary challenge to face Democratic Sen. Al Franken in November.
Former Long Lake Mayor Randy Gilbert has won Republican backing in his second bid for the state auditor's post. Gilbert has an accounting background and was the only candidate for the Republican endorsement awarded Friday at the Minnesota GOP convention in Rochester.
For Minnesota Republicans, this weekend's convention in Rochester won't deliver a typical knockout punch to all of the candidates who fail to get the endorsement of the party faithful.
Authorities in southeastern Minnesota are asking for the public's help as a fugitive who is wanted for fleeing police is at-large. The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office located the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Gregory Victor Ahlers of Lake City, at a residence on the 800 block of Paxton Road Southwest in Rochester Township.
It was a special night for the Mayo Clinic and the people they've helped. Last night the hospital in Rochester, Minn. celebrated its 150th birthday. Local celebrities attended the bash including Governor Dayton and Minnesota Viking Chad Greenway.
A southern Minnesota family lost one of their 200 pound Great Danes Saturday when a wild animal attacked their animals. Officers say it may have been a mountain lion, but there's no doubt it was something wild. Alex Endrizzi has been an owner of Great Danes for 47 years.
Authorities said a plane headed from San Antonio to Minneapolis on Sunday had to be diverted after a passenger aboard died suddenly. According to Rochester Police, Delta Flight 3812 was on its way to Minneapolis when it was diverted to Rochester just after 10 p.m. Sunday after an 82-year-old woman died on the plane.
A toddler is recovering after being pinned under a tractor near Rochester Friday morning, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff's office. The 2-and-a-half-year-old boy was sitting on his grandfather's lap on a Kubota tractor while he was grading his driveway on the 300 block of 60th Avenue Southwest just before 10:45 a.m.
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat the depleted Indiana Pacers 114-110.
Macklin Celebrini scored an unassisted goal at 3:47 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
Hoyo now works out of a $1.6 million facility. It had a stand at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair and its sambusas are served in school lunchrooms around the state.
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.
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
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.
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.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
The federal shutdown is entering its 26th day with no end in sight. WCCO's Esme Murphy spoke with the head of the federal employees union from the Minnesota region about how 1.4 million federal workers across the country are coping, working without a paycheck.
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.
Red Wing police say evidence suggests those involved in the incidents are connected to an "extremist group" that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI as a terrorist organization.
St. Paul Parks and Recreation says 32 trees were cut "just a few feet from the ground" south of the High Bridge of Shepard Road.
A 35-year-old Twin Cities man accused of sexually assaulting a teen boy pleaded guilty in state court last week.
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Officials say one student and one graduate are among the people injured in the shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
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.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
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.
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Julius Randle had 20 of his 31 points in the first half and Rudy Gobert added 14 points and 19 rebounds, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves hold on after an early exit by star Anthony Edwards to beat the depleted Indiana Pacers 114-110.
Macklin Celebrini scored an unassisted goal at 3:47 of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
Mark Gronowski ran for a touchdown and threw for another as Iowa defeated Minnesota 41-3 on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Saturday.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
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.
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 Lisa Meadows says no issues are anticipated 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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers look to arrive in western Minnesota late Monday.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says wind picks up a little more today with gusts up to 30 mph.
Aside from some clouds early Sunday morning, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 60 to wrap up the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says no issues are anticipated for Halloween.
Forty-two million people will lose benefits nationwide, including more than 440,000 Minnesotans, on Nov. 1.
A food shelf is open at MSP Airport in support of federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown.
Derek James shares the latest headlines and updates.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says showers look to arrive in western Minnesota late Monday.