Becker County Museum contains several odd artifacts
Some of the artifacts at the Becker County Museum are so odd that they were featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
Some of the artifacts at the Becker County Museum are so odd that they were featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not."
The Minnesota State Patrol classified the crash as fatal, but did not say how many people died.
Officials in northwestern Minnesota say smoke from a hay fire may continue for the next several weeks — and may cause visibility issues in the area.
The fire started around noon, and was still going strong a few hours ago.
A man is dead after crashing an ATV into a tree late Saturday afternoon in northern Minnesota.
In Becker county, authorities say a motorcyclist is dead after trying to run from Minnesota State Troopers.
A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a northern Minnesota man last month has been arrested in California.
Authorities in Becker County say a 25-year-old man is in custody following a stabbing early Thursday morning.
David Wayne Hanks Jr. was found shot to death in a vehicle in the village of Pine Point Sunday.
New video shows a large tornado touching down near the city of Lockhart in Norman County.
David Schuman is in Becker County, just north of Detroit Lakes, to show us the devastating damage.
Five teens were involved in a car crash in Becker County on Sunday evening when two vehicles collided at an intersection.
A Detroit Lakes man faces charges for allegedly assaulting a referee during a high school basketball game.
The Becker County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for an 82-year-old man who went missing over the weekend.
Officials in Becker County say a victim's body was located following a house fire early Wednesday morning.
One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Becker County on Saturday morning.
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota are investigating a hit-and-run earlier this week that left two people hospitalized.
A 37-year-old man has been seriously injured in a rollover crash in Becker County that authorities believe was influenced by alcohol.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a crash involving a semi truck and a Becker County squad vehicle.
Authorities in northern Minnesota are searching for a Twin Cities man who went missing over the deer opener weekend.
It's human nature to want to gather and grieve together when someone you lose someone close to you, but the COVID-19 pandemic is making that more difficult.
The National Weather Service has reported a "cold air" funnel cloud touching down in Becker County.
Authorities in Becker County say a three-year-old was killed and several others were injured following a vehicle crash in Evergreen Township Saturday.
An early-morning house fire resulted in the death of a two-year-old boy in Becker County.
Law enforcement says it's believed to be an isolated incident and there does not appear to be a threat to the public.
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Dante Joseph Tyus, 30, of Brooklyn Center, was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon by a federal jury on Friday.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
St. Paul police are investigating what they call a "shocking and unusual incident" after someone filmed an apparent whip attack Thursday afternoon near the Wabasha Street Bridge downtown.
Dante Joseph Tyus, 30, of Brooklyn Center, was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon by a federal jury on Friday.
St. Paul police are investigating what they call a "shocking and unusual incident" after someone filmed an apparent whip attack Thursday afternoon near the Wabasha Street Bridge downtown.
The cadets took the oath after completing the State Patrol's 68th and 68th training academies. The class has cadets from a variety of backgrounds.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn't appear to be on board.
A 70-year-old Mankato man is recovering after he was struck by an SUV Thursday night.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
William Guy Amick III, 36, is facing 13 felony charges in Fillmore County that involve multiple victims between the ages of newborn and seven years old, according to the BCA.
A judge has dismissed two felony charges against a St. Olaf College student whom authorities accused of planning a "mass casualty event" after a cache was found in his dorm containing knives, empty ammunition boxes and more.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The director of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election.
Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
More than a hundred kids battling various medical conditions got to take a mental break and just have fun on Sunday thanks to HopeKids Minnesota.
The iconic Stone Arch Bridge is closing so that some construction can be done. Folks were out enjoying it over the weekend before it closes on Monday, April 15th.
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is opening an outreach center.
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.
The final five alternate jurors in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial were selected on Friday.
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved legislation making changes to the state's new law legalizing cannabis for recreational use.
Mills Church and Habitat for Humanity are pushing for more affordable housing in Minnetonka, but the City Council doesn’t appear to be on board.
There's a state recovery fund for families who are out of money for a loss due to a contractor, but there's a gap in the law — a contractor with one specialty is exempt from paying into the fund.
The Minnesota Department of Health says state inspectors have seized and destroyed about $500,000 worth of illegal cannabis products from retailers.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to delay implementation of a controversial ordinance establishing a minimum wage for rideshare drivers in the city.
The Minneapolis City Council will be considering delaying the implementation of the rideshare ordinance by two months.
The Biden Administration is directing funding to help Minnesota get rid of forever chemicals in our water.
Dante Joseph Tyus, 30, of Brooklyn Center, was found guilty of possessing a firearm as a felon by a federal jury on Friday.
St. Paul police are investigating what they call a "shocking and unusual incident" after someone filmed an apparent whip attack Thursday afternoon near the Wabasha Street Bridge downtown.
The final five alternate jurors in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial were selected on Friday.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that seriously injured a man Thursday afternoon on the city's northside.
William Guy Amick III, 36, is facing 13 felony charges in Fillmore County that involve multiple victims between the ages of newborn and seven years old, according to the BCA.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
Emergency medical services providers say they need a lifeline from the state legislature this session to the tune of $120 million to keep answering calls for help, especially in rural parts of Minnesota.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
The City of Hastings issued a notice on Wednesday morning informing its residents that some of its municipal wells are now above the allowable drinking standards for PFAS.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
They're the only varsity team in Minnesota. There isn't a large water polo infrastructure in the state and no high school-affiliated programs.
The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving them a chance to be the first school with at least 16 prospects picked in one NFL draft.
Kristin O'Neill scored twice, and Montreal rallied to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Thursday night in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Tye Kartye tipped in a slap shot by Oliver Bjorkstrand for the tiebreaking goal with 2:40 remaining, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 to wrap up the regular season for two teams that missed the playoffs.
Fresh off of one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves are preparing for a playoff matchup with the Phoenix Suns.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks to the people looking for solutions.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy Republican Sen. Julia Coleman, the ranking Republican on the Senate education policy committee about the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke Don Ryan, the program manager for Safe Communities, about their efforts to engage with truant students. At the capitol, Murphy spoke with Sen. Steve Cwodzinski about the legislative effort underway to address the issue.
An emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more students are not going to school. Esme Murphy spoke with John Choi, the Ramsey County Attorney, about his work on the frontlines of getting kids back into the classroom.
The clock is ticking for a possible end to rideshare services Uber and Lyft in the Twin Cities. Both companies have threatened to leave after the Minneapolis City Council passed a pay raise local drivers demanded. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at last-minute efforts to find a compromise.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Built in 1857, the stairs were originally wood. Around 1970, concrete replaced wood, but over time, that too crumbled.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
If you have a drawer packed with old cellphones, cameras and laptops, you're not alone. Global electronic waste has hit record highs and it's growing five times faster than recycling rates. So how should you dispose of e-waste?
It's a yearly expense that Minnesota drivers often aren't too fond of paying. Bill from Otsego wanted to know: How do they calculate license tab fees? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
Some clouds will move in and bring some spotty showers and snow in northern Minnesota.
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.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says flurries will fall in the metro late Friday morning.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says Friday will be a chilly and windy end to the week.
Morning sunshine will give way to more clouds on Friday afternoon.
Some clouds will move in and bring some spotty showers and snow in northern Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol swore in 35 new troopers on Friday.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says flurries will fall in the metro late Friday morning.
Minnesota’s favorite piano man visits WCCO to discuss his upcoming tribute concerts.
Saturday is Record Store Day, and Electric Fetus General Manager Bob Fuchs visits WCCO to talk about the exclusive releases and fun in-store.