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If you live in Polk, Pierce, or St. Croix County in western Wisconsin, you're likely paying about twice as much as your neighbor across the river in Stillwater.
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If you live in Polk, Pierce, or St. Croix County in western Wisconsin, you're likely paying about twice as much as your neighbor across the river in Stillwater.
A two-vehicle crash in St. Croix County has left one man dead and another with serious injuries Thursday evening. According to the St. Croix County Sheriff's office, the fatal accident occurred at 5:24 p.m. on Highway 63, approximately one-quarter miles east of 240th Street in Cylon Township. Isrrael Romos of Clear Lake, 33, was driving a 2000 Honda Civic westbound on HWY 63, and for unknown reasons, he crossed the center line. A 1991 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by 46-year-old Daniel J. Rittman of Menomonie, Wis., struck the passenger side of the Civic.
A 59-year-old Baldwin, Wis. man is dead after colliding with a deer in western Wisconsin Tuesday evening, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office.
Evergreen trees in western Wisconsin - the Hudson area specifically - are dying. It may be related to the drought, but forestry specialists still aren't sure why it's so centralized. In Minneapolis' Theodore Wirth Park, evergreens seem to be green and healthy. And the Minnesota DNR says they have not seen a dying evergreen problem on the state's east side.
A 50-year-old Austin, Minn., man was in a Wisconsin jail Friday morning, authorities say, because he drove under the influence and got into a crash with three other cars.
A 74-year-old woman was killed in a car accident in St. Croix County, Wis. on Monday afternoon. According to the St. Croix County Sheriff's office, 74-year-old Darlene Breault of Houlton, Wis. was struck on the driver's side of her 2001 Hyundai Accent while leaving a parking lot In Houlton.
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources believe a bear was killed while hibernating, and are offering a $500 reward to find out by whom.
Authorities said an elderly couple was killed and another person was injured in a rollover crash Monday night in Interstate 94 in western Wisconsin.
A 61-year-old St. Paul man is dead and two others are injured after a crash in western Wisconsin early Monday morning, according to the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office.
St. Croix County authorities say security will be tighter Monday at the western Wisconsin courthouse where a man is on trial in the killings of his three daughters.
Aaron Schaffhausen sat silently in the St. Croix County courtroom as Judge Howard Cameron admonished both sides. With the homicide trial set to begin in one month, the judge wants both prosecution and defense attorneys to keep their cases focused and to the point.
The father accused of killing his three daughters in River Falls, Wis. last summer made another appearance in court on Thursday.
A judge has accepted a father's plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease and defect, after he was accused of killing his three daughters in their River Falls, Wis. home.
The father accused of killing his three daughters in their River Falls, Wis. home entered an insanity plea on Wednesday, according to officials.
The deadline for Aaron Schaffhausen to enter a not guilty plea by reason of "insanity" has come and gone. The Dec. 14 deadline was set by St. Croix County circuit court Judge Howard Cameron.
A 4-year-old boy is dead after being struck by a truck with a snow plow in Star Prairie Township, Wis., according to the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office.
A police chase that started in Wisconsin ended with two arrests in Minnesota Friday morning.
Authorities say a 38-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for his sixth DWI on Sunday after being involved in a crash with a tractor.
Authorities in St. Croix County have arrested a jail inmate who had removed his GPS bracelet and escaped custody while out on a court-ordered job in River Falls, Wis.
Authorities in St. Croix County Wisconsin are asking the public's help in finding a jail inmate who escaped custody while out on a court-ordered job in River Falls, Wis.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Wisconsin's St. Croix County late Sunday evening. The driver was not wearing a helmet.
A Wisconsin man died in St. Croix County Tuesday evening after falling into a hay baler.
Following a number of recent crashes, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is posting more warning signs along a stretch of highway under construction.
A special prosecutor has been brought in to lead the case against a father accused of killing his three daughters in River Falls, Wis.
A dive team is currently in a recovery mission as they search the St. Croix River for a Lake Elmo teen who went under water early Monday evening.
Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area are searching for a missing teenage girl.
The Wabasha-Kellogg School District in southeast Minnesota is making some changes for the start of the school year after mold was found in some elementary school classrooms late last month.
Another one of the nine people charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after the largest fentanyl bust in Minnesota's history has been sentenced.
Federal authorities say they're investigating what has now been confirmed as a fatal plane crash in Cambridge, Minnesota.
The Feeding Our Future fraud scheme continues to grow in Minnesota, as prosecutors have announced charges against a 74th person who is accused of being connected to the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the United States.
Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area are searching for a missing teenage girl.
Another one of the nine people charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after the largest fentanyl bust in Minnesota's history has been sentenced.
A man who was convicted of murdering a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis nearly 30 years ago is free after being exonerated.
Two women are dead and a child is injured after a carjacking suspect fleeing police crashed into a vehicle at a busy north Minneapolis intersection on Thursday morning, according to police.
No one won the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot on Wednesday night, pushing the top prize to $1.7 billion. That's a cash value of $770.3 million.
Authorities in the eastern Twin Cities area are searching for a missing teenage girl.
Federal authorities say they're investigating what has now been confirmed as a fatal plane crash in Cambridge, Minnesota.
St. Cloud police say a Moorhead, Minnesota, man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly poisoning his roommate with thallium earlier this year.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
The woman's death was "sudden" and there was no "obvious injury or trauma," the sheriff's office said. The office added that it is standard practice to rule a death suspicious "until further information is obtained."
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on 480th Avenue near 830th Street in Ellsworth Township.
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Minnesotans are looking to answer the call for help following Wednesday's mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. Events and efforts are underway to help victims, their families and healthcare workers.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
The parents of Lydia Kaiser, one of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting victims, met on Wednesday with Vice President JD Vance, urging him to help take "common sense" action on gun reform.
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha has announced she won't be seeking a third term in office.
Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha has announced she won't be seeking a third term in office, saying she has accomplished her goals to "rebuild an office that was under attack and protect Minnesotans' rights to make decisions in their local communities."
A few parents of Annunciation victims had the chance to speak with Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance during their visit to Minneapolis on Wednesday.
The latest statistics through Saturday show that nearly 1.6 million people have passed through the fair gates.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Another one of the nine people charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl after the largest fentanyl bust in Minnesota's history has been sentenced.
The Feeding Our Future fraud scheme continues to grow in Minnesota, as prosecutors have announced charges against a 74th person who is accused of being connected to the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the United States.
A man who was convicted of murdering a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis nearly 30 years ago is free after being exonerated.
Two women are dead and a child is injured after a carjacking suspect fleeing police crashed into a vehicle at a busy north Minneapolis intersection on Thursday morning, according to police.
St. Cloud police say a Moorhead, Minnesota, man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly poisoning his roommate with thallium earlier this year.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify Minnesota's laws protecting access to abortion, saying the suit lacked standing.
Parishioners of Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis gathered one week after a shooting left two children dead and 21 other people hurt to donate blood as they work to help area patients.
While some wounds from the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church are physical, others are invisible. Doctors who rushed to help say what they saw that day will stay with them for a lifetime.
A salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has sickened nearly 100 people in 14 states, including four cases in Minnesota, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Aug. 29, 2025 marks the start of WCCO’s 18th season of the High School Sports Rally. The Academy of Holy Angels football team honored the victims and survivors of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church. Plus, a quarterback who is "creating a buzz."
Brooks Baldwin had an RBI single and Michael A.
Longtime NHL players Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise and Scott Gomez headline the United States Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3.
The NFL's Top 100 list is now fully revealed, and to no one's surprise, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the highest-ranked Viking on the list.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, the shock feels everlasting and the loss permanent. The next steps are unclear, but moving forward is already happening.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
There's a cabin that blends into its surroundings so well, you almost can't see it. In Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the story behind the "Mirror Cabin" near the town of Ironton.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
As Minnesotans rush to support the Annunciation Church and School community, it can be hard to know what to say. And frankly, what not to say.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
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.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Expect highs in the low 60s and another round of rain. Thursday afternoon.
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.
Rain arrives in Minnesota late Thursday afternoon into the evening hours, with a few thunderstorms possible in the southern part of the state.
A strong clipper system brings rain, wind and fall temps to Minnesota Thursday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
A strong clipper system brings rain, wind and fall temps to Minnesota Thursday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
As people look for motives behind the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School, some are casting pointing the blame on at the transgender community. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke Minnesota DFL Rep. Leigh Finke about the backlash the trans community is now facing
Expect highs in the low 60s and another round of rain. Thursday afternoon.
A man who was convicted of murdering a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis nearly 30 years ago is now free after being exonerated.
Two women are dead and a child is injured after a carjacking suspect fleeing police crashed into a vehicle at a busy north Minneapolis intersection, according to police.
Craig Ritacco and Chef Lawrence Kirkland discuss their plans for The Lexington’s anniversary.