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A north metro area man hopes to find his icehouse after it was stolen right out of his own driveway on Wednesday afternoon. Justin Prokash said he and his brother saved up for years and were finally able to buy their icehouse a few months ago.
The mother of a man who died on a 2011 backpacking trip to India is appealing a federal judge's decision to dismiss her lawsuit against a Wyoming training academy.
Travel guide for outdoor lover's visiting Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Whether it's carving, cooking or just decorating, pumpkins are a staple of life in the fall. They can be hundreds of pounds, or just the size of an apple. But where's the best place to get one?
Tap Dancing, Sherlock Holmes, ski slopes and hayrides took over this week's edition of WCCO Saturday Morning. Missed it? No problem! Check out the links and recap for all of the show's highlights.
Pick your own pumpkin this year in one of Minnesota's best patches.
Maybe one of the reasons Dead End Hayride was voted Best of Minnesota is the care they take with their clients. "Our customer service is top notch," show manager Brent Faymoville said. In fact, if you need anything, anything at all, just give a scream.
A new survey suggests that the economy will slow down in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states -- including Minnesota -- in the months ahead. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak crop and energy prices are hurting profits across the region.
President Barack Obama unveiled the final regulations in his plan to cut nationwide carbon dioxide emissions 32 percent by 2030. Obama touted it as a bold step to slow climate change, while opponents said it was federal overreach that will raise prices for electricity consumers.
A new survey suggests the economy will remain weak in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states because the strong U.S. dollar is hurting exports and the bird flu is hitting poultry farms hard.
Among the country's five best mountain climbing destinations are the highest point in North America and one of the world's most famous natural landmarks.
A monthly survey of bankers suggests a weakening economy lies ahead for rural parts of 10 Midwestern and Western states.
State troopers seized about 41 pounds of marijuana while investigating a two-vehicle crash north of Wheatland. The Wyoming Highway Patrol says 57-year-old Kraig Kahrs, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, lost control of his vehicle on snow and ice on Interstate 25 and rear-ended a pickup truck on Wednesday morning.
A Minnesota man faces drug charges after Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers seized more than 40 pounds of marijuana while investigating a two-vehicle crash in southeastern Wyoming. The patrol says 57-year-old Kraig Kahrs of Apple Valley, Minnesota, lost control of his vehicle on icy Interstate 25 north of Wheatland on Wednesday morning and rear-ended a pickup truck.
When Everett Diemert woke up, he knew he had quite a manic Monday ahead of him. He works at Hallberg Marine in Wyoming. There were a whole lot of boats that required snow removal. "We are going to have another long winter like last year," Diemert said.
Human remains found in western South Dakota's Lawrence County last week have been identified as those of a man whose disappearance 14 years ago prompted searches in three states. The remains are those of David F. Johnson, a retired dentist from Buffalo, Wyoming, who was reported missing on June 5, 2000, according to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department.
Rangers rescued a 60-year-old Minnesota man who apparently had fallen while attempting to summit a 13,770-foot peak in Grand Teton National Park in northwest Wyoming. The National Park Service says Steve Markusen, of Minneapolis, was rescued Friday morning.
Refer to this visitor's guide to Yellowstone National Park - the world's first national park featuring more geysers than any other location in the world.
Thousands of Minnesota workers earn a minimum wage that's less today than it was in 1974 -- that's among the findings of a new state report on the minimum wage from the state Department of Labor and Industry.
Craig Bohl is coaching his final game at North Dakota State University on Saturday as the Bison face Towson in the FCS title game. Next stop: Taking over the football program at Wyoming. But what a ride it has been in Fargo.
A father and son who fought two very different battles this year are home together for Christmas. When Ryan Johnson went to war in Afghanistan this past spring, he didn't know if his father would still be here for the holidays.
Whether it means hitting the slopes or riding the waves, many winter travelers have a few favorite destinations across America to cure the winter blues. The following are five of the best winter getaways in the U.S.
A Wisconsin couple reported missing after a visit to Yellowstone National Park was found safe on a closed highway in Wyoming, where their car had been stuck for nearly a week, officials said Monday. The owner of a guest ranch heard about the missing couple and went looking for them on his snowmobile.
It's just one week away from Halloween, so to get into the spirit of the season, WCCO viewers helped Matt Brickman find Minnesota's Best Haunted Attraction. And fright fans didn't disappoint as The Dead End Hayride in Wyoming, Minn. came out on top.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a revision in the critical habitat designation for a species of lynx listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Authorities suspect alcohol may have played a factor in a Maplewood, Minnesota, rollover crash that killed a 1-year-old boy Saturday evening.
Vikings' seventh round pick, Michael Jurgens, debuted last week. Jurgens is about to get his first start Sunday.
DiJonai Carrington's season is over after spraining her left foot in the first round of the playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx announced Saturday night.
Joel Waterman, Dje D'Avilla and Philip Zinckernagel each scored a goal, Chris Brady had four saves, and the Chicago Fire beat Minnesota United 3-0.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Authorities suspect alcohol may have played a factor in a Maplewood, Minnesota, rollover crash that killed a 1-year-old boy Saturday evening.
Vikings' seventh round pick, Michael Jurgens, debuted last week. Jurgens is about to get his first start Sunday.
Community members, local lawmakers and religious leaders all gathered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with heavy hearts, to remember Charlie Kirk.
It's been a long road to get here, but Farm Aid 40 is underway in Minneapolis. The effort behind the show, and what it took to make it happen, was a labor of love.
It's been a long road to get here, but Farm Aid 40 is underway in Minneapolis. The effort behind the show, and what it took to make it happen, was a labor of love.
Authorities say a 31-year-old man missing from Dodge County, Minnesota, has been found safe.
The North Branch Police Department are asking for help in finding missing man Marques Abeyta.
Mahtomedi High School canceled its homecoming football game Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her native country of Somalia in the wake of a failed attempt by her colleagues to censure her in the House this week.
For those who like to crank the thermostat up during the winter, a new report showing data for the Midwest and other parts of the country says you should be prepared for a much higher price tag this season if you have electric heat.
A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a "wild card" is joining Wisconsin's open race for governor. Francesca Hong is one of four Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly who are also members of the Socialist Caucus.
After decades of scouring the bottom of Lake Michigan, searchers have finally found the wreckage of a cargo schooner that sank during a ferocious storm almost 140 years ago off the Wisconsin coastline.
A Wisconsin state senator who came in third in the Democratic primary for governor in 2018 is running again.
A Wisconsin legislator has left the state Assembly's Democratic caucus after being accused by fellow party members of threatening to kill three lawmakers.
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.
Donald Henson of Penn Hills is facing federal charges of forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with a governmental officer or employee and damaging government property.
We Can Ride is both Minnesota's oldest and its largest therapeutic riding program, offering horseback riding opportunities for those living with disabilities.
To honor those killed on 9/11, many are turning to service. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hundreds of volunteers are packing meals for those in need.
"Confidence is core in what we do, and I think we are talking about a woman's confidence in her experience, her network and how she presents herself for an interview and on the job," Megan Meuli, vice president of development at Dress for Success, said.
Community members, local lawmakers and religious leaders all gathered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with heavy hearts, to remember Charlie Kirk.
A memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to feature President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and others on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Gov. Tim Walz launched his reelection campaign on Friday night, hoping to make Minnesota history by serving three consecutive terms as governor.
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her native country of Somalia in the wake of a failed attempt by her colleagues to censure her in the House this week.
A man from Mora, Minnesota, has been charged with four counts of threats of violence after allegedly sending emails that threatened a Maple Grove church music director and others.
Credit cards often provide zero liability for fraudulent transactions. In contrast, bank accounts are the sole responsibility of the account holder.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
The vast collection includes pink stuffed llamas, Christmas trees, fake gingerbread houses, Day of the Dead decorations and zombie statues.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Saturday night in the Ventura Village neighborhood.
Minneapolis police say one of the five men injured during a mass shooting in the city near the Interstate 35W and Lake Street station on Monday has died.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mahtomedi High School canceled its homecoming football game Friday night due to "law enforcement activity" near the school's campus, according to the district.
A man from Mora, Minnesota, has been charged with four counts of threats of violence after allegedly sending emails that threatened a Maple Grove church music director and others.
Work is in motion to update a decades-old standard on protections for people who work with lead in Minnesota. The rulemaking process follows a WCCO investigation, and a law change as the result of it.
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.
Nearly half a year after the state's last detection of the virus, avian influenza has been found in a southern Minnesota turkey flock, according to animal health officials.
A bipartisan bill that's cleared a key hurdle in the U.S. Senate would boost federal support for families of firefighters who died from cancer linked to their jobs.
Minnesota's dairy herds have been declared as being unaffected by the bird flu virus after months of sampling, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
A new thriller hits theaters Sept. 26, and audiences will see British actress Emma Thompson braving harsh temperatures, danger and isolation in the Minnesota wilderness. Audiences will hear an unmistakable Midwestern accent — courtesy of a woman from Forest Lake.
Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is provoking several questions about the First Amendment, the right to free speech and what this controversy might mean for the future.
The last time Sheeran came to Minneapolis — in August 2023 — the show drew 72,102 people, breaking the all-time concert attendance record in the stadium
Minnesota music icon Bob Dylan will take the stage on Saturday at Minneapolis' Huntington Bank Stadium for the 40th year of Farm Aid, the festival he helped inspire.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Champlin Park and Centennial battled in a big matchup of north suburb schools on Friday night. Plus, see how the Park Center Pirates in Osseo are preserving the legacy of a former player who died after a battle with cancer.
Vikings' seventh round pick, Michael Jurgens, debuted last week. Jurgens is about to get his first start Sunday.
DiJonai Carrington's season is over after spraining her left foot in the first round of the playoffs, the Minnesota Lynx announced Saturday night.
Joel Waterman, Dje D'Avilla and Philip Zinckernagel each scored a goal, Chris Brady had four saves, and the Chicago Fire beat Minnesota United 3-0.
The Cleveland Guardians made it 10 straight wins by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-0 to sweep a day-night doubleheader without giving up a run.
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is the latest in a series of violent shocks that have left the nation reeling. With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set to call a special session to deal with gun violence, the debate over security for public officials intensifies.
The CDC, along with the Food and Drug Administration, now recommends the COVID vaccines for people 65 and over as well as for people ages 5 to 64 with at least one underlying condition that increases their risk of severe COVID.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated.
More than five years after the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic change in the CDC guidelines that is leading to confusion and a lot of people not being eligible to get vaccinated. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, about the evolving guidelines.
In the aftermath of the Annunciation shooting, Gov. Tim Walz has announced he will call a special session of the legislature to deal with gun violence. While his proposals would include an assault weapons ban, Republicans have a different agenda.
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.
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.
A key ingredient for the quintessential Minnesota hot dish recipe keeps going higher and higher in price, giving people sticker shock at butcher shops and grocery stores.
From Sept. 3 to 7, Minnesota saw temperatures ranging from 11 to 15 degrees below average, with highs barely creeping into the 60s followed by nights in the mid-40s.
As National Guard troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., President Trump has threatened to send soldiers to other cities across the country to help stop crime, but can they perform law enforcement duties? The laws create a complicated answer.
WCCO's Jeff Wagner tries to get to the bottom of this fuzzy phenomenon.
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.
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 Adam Del Rosso says to expect more sun than yesterday with highs in the mid-70s.
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.
Minnesota's stormy stretch is just about done, making for a mostly dry Sunday for much of the state.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says a stray shower is still possible later this afternoon, but Sunday will be dry all day for most of us.
Patches of fog overnight. More chances for scattered rain on Sunday, but we do dry out. A stretch of dry weather ahead. Lisa Meadows breaks down the timing of it.
Marielle Mohs caught up with tailgating Vikings fans ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Two women who are best friends traveled from across the country to see the Vikings play the Falcons and the Bengals, their two favorite teams.
Last Sunday night, Michael Jurgens was thrust into action with the first offensive snaps of his NFL career.
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says to expect more sun than yesterday with highs in the mid-70s.
The Vikings' defense has had to patch it together with injuries. With Harrison Smith out early, Theo Jackson has had to step up. Mike Max sat down for a conversation on the opportunity.