1 Dead In St. Croix County Car Fire
Police are investigating a vehicle fire that killed the sole occupant at about 3:53 a.m. on Tuesday in St. Croix County, Wis.
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Police are investigating a vehicle fire that killed the sole occupant at about 3:53 a.m. on Tuesday in St. Croix County, Wis.
Wisconsin elections officials are reminding voters that posting photos of completed ballots on Facebook or Twitter is illegal — but high-ranking members of both political parties apparently missed the memo.
A member of the St. Croix County Sheriff's department is suing one of her co-workers, and the department, for defamation of character and sexual harassment. She claims an anonymous posting on a website by her coworker hurt her reputation.
A 37-year-old woman is dead after a man lost control of his vehicle while attempting to pass another driver.
A 5-year-old Wisconsin boy is dead in what investigators are calling a tragic accident.
A driver is dead after a vehicle went airborne, landed in some trees and caught on fire Sunday.
A Hudson priest has been sentenced to two years of probation for stealing more than $10,000 from a church charity account.
A man who went missing after spending the evening of July 4th at an American Legion in western Wisconsin was found dead.
A 35-year-old man from Hudson was arrested Thursday by the Wisconsin State Patrol for his fifth DWI, authorities said.
A Minneapolis man was killed in a three-vehicle crash in St. Croix County on Thursday afternoon.
A Wisconsin man is dead after he lost control and was ejected from his vehicle on Thursday night in St. Croix County, Wis.
A former basketball coach and Minneapolis school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a dozen boys between 2013 and 2021 pleaded guilty on Thursday.
The mother of a third grader who was shot during the attack on Annunciation Church recounted a painful week while calling on lawmakers to make a change.
This June, 14-year-old Gabrielle Hardy made her senior national team debut and won uneven bars gold in her first meet: the Pan American Championships.
Republicans on Thursday unveiled their priorities should Gov. Tim Walz call lawmakers into a special session.
The owner of the store tells WCCO the shooter didn't buy any of the weapons used from the shop.
A former basketball coach and Minneapolis school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a dozen boys between 2013 and 2021 pleaded guilty on Thursday.
The mother of a third grader who was shot during the attack on Annunciation Church recounted a painful week while calling on lawmakers to make a change.
This June, 14-year-old Gabrielle Hardy made her senior national team debut and won uneven bars gold in her first meet: the Pan American Championships.
Republicans on Thursday unveiled their priorities should Gov. Tim Walz call lawmakers into a special session.
The owner of the store tells WCCO the shooter didn't buy any of the weapons used from the shop.
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.
The mother of a third grader who was shot during the attack on Annunciation Church recounted a painful week while calling on lawmakers to make a change.
Republicans on Thursday unveiled their priorities should Gov. Tim Walz call lawmakers into a special session.
There's still no word from Gov. Tim Walz on when he'll call a special session on guns. Democrats haven't released any proposals, but today House Republicans spelled out their priorities. Here's Jonah Kaplan.
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who survived being shot at a school Mass is calling on lawmakers to act and act now. WCCO's Ashley Grams has the latest.
With the shooter's death by suicide, so many questions remain unanswered after the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic school. But online, some people are creating answers and blame.
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.
A former basketball coach and Minneapolis school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a dozen boys between 2013 and 2021 pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Republicans on Thursday unveiled their priorities should Gov. Tim Walz call lawmakers into a special session.
The owner of the store tells WCCO the shooter didn't buy any of the weapons used from the shop.
A Minneapolis man will face a federal judge for sentencing after pleading guilty to one count of threatening to murder a United States official on Wednesday.
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 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."
This June, 14-year-old Gabrielle Hardy made her senior national team debut and won uneven bars gold in her first meet: the Pan American Championships.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be a chilly one and could potentially break a record.
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.
The main headline continues to be the fall-like feel outside.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says there's a marginal risk of severe weather in southwestern Minnesota this evening as showers pop up around the state.
Expect highs in the low 60s and another round of rain. Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota continues to be a gymnastics hotbed. Ren Clayton got to know the latest gymnast making a name for herself on the international stage.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be a chilly one and could potentially break a record.
Three decades ago this week, a Monday night at Mall of America's rotunda became must-see TV. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Adam Duxter take us to Huntington Bank Rotunda to talk about the history of wrestling at the Mall.
There's still no word from Gov. Tim Walz on when he'll call a special session on guns. Democrats haven't released any proposals, but today House Republicans spelled out their priorities. Here's Jonah Kaplan.
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who survived being shot at a school Mass is calling on lawmakers to act and act now. WCCO's Ashley Grams has the latest.