Man dies at firewood processing facility in central Minnesota, say officials
A man was killed after being trapped in machinery at a firewood processing plant.
A man was killed after being trapped in machinery at a firewood processing plant.
Tuesday marks seven years since a Little Falls man was shot and killed while hunting.
A 40-year-old Little Falls man is in custody in connection to the death of a 14-month-old girl in July.
The county sheriff's office says the incident happened Saturday evening. Officials were summoned when alerted to an unresponsive man in the cell block.
Highway 10 in Morrison County reopened most of the lanes after flooding.
Highway 10 is covered in water from Motley to Little Falls after over a foot of rain fell Friday.
Free COVID-19 community testing continues across Minnesota next week, with sites available in eight different cities.
Four people were killed in separate crashes on Minnesota roads Sunday morning -- two of whom were pedestrians.
Waite Park police are searching for two shoplifting suspects from Little Falls -- one of whom sent a police officer to the emergency room.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a man walking across a highway in Morrison County has been struck and killed.
Brisk, 41, was shot and killed by someone while he was out deer hunting on his family's private property in Belle Prairie Township on Nov. 7, 2016.
When you're in the driver seat of a snow plow, snow isn't even your biggest concern.
Fourteen-year-old Emily Gerwing has been found safe after going missing after a Little Falls football game Friday night, the Minnesota Sheriff's Association said Saturday.
Officials in central Minnesota say a 22-year-old woman was seriously injured after a car rolled Monday night, leaving her trapped underneath in a swamp.
A man escaped injury after his vehicle was hit by a train Sunday evening.
Little Falls Mayor Greg Zylka felt relieved when he learned that his central Minnesota city would get millions of dollars to help pay for a new sewage treatment plant.
A 15-year-old boy died after he crashed his vehicle into a tree Saturday evening.
Byron Smith shot two teens on Thanksgiving in 2012 after they broke into his home.
Two people needed hospitalization after a goose crashed through their windshield Monday afternoon.
Earlier this month, dozens of vases were taken from head stones at cemeteries in Little Falls and Upsala in Morrison County.
Authorities say they've received reports from at least three different cemeteries of flower vases being taken.
A central Minnesota man was hospitalized over the weekend after he was run over by a vehicle he was fixing.
A Little Falls man was killed in a crash Wednesday morning, according to the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.
Years of buying Powerball tickets paid off over the weekend for a central Minnesota woman who won a $1 million jackpot.
Father of four Terry Brisk was shot on Nov. 7, 2016 while hunting on private property in Belle Prairie Township.
This weekend, Christians will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is also known for eggs, bunnies and sweets galore. But where do those traditions come from? Good Question.
Three days after the fire, nothing remains but exposed ceilings and melted trophies. But inside one of these charred vehicles is a bible that was untouched, never burning in the fire.
Pablo Lopez pitched seven sparkling innings, Royce Lewis homered before leaving with an injury, and the Twins beat the Royals 4-1 to begin defense of their AL Central crown.
Matt Boldy broke a tie 18 seconds into the third period and the Minnesota Wild beat the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Thursday to pick up a couple of points in their slim playoff bid.
Maryland is receiving an initial funding of $60 million from the federal government as the state works to clear the debris remaining from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured one person Thursday afternoon in the Stevens Square neighborhood.
Authorities believe a man was impaired when he led state troopers on a slow-speed chase in the Twin Cities on Thursday.
A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a machine gun in connection to an incident that ended with a stolen car crashing into a downtown St. Paul business.
A teenage girl has been charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection to the shooting of a Ramsey County deputy during a chase earlier this month.
A group of Chaska students is choosing to spend their spring break at school. That's because they're part of the robotics team that just qualified for the world finals.
Minnesota education officials on Thursday released the class of 2023's graduation rate data, which shows a slight decrease from the previous year.
Officials say a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on Highway 64 when it lost control in the slush and crossed the center lane, striking a semi traveling southbound.
Our weird winter and spring could mess with your plans this summer if you plan to spend it by a lake.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a lower court ruling that declared some delivery drivers for Amazon were employees as the state argued, not independent contractors as the online retail giant contended.
Carlos Medina, 30, of El Paso, Texas, told coworkers he was getting cold but continued to work. His coworkers believe he may have entered a hypothermic state, losing hand mobility and strength a short time later.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed bipartisan bills designed to create a statewide electric vehicles charging network.
Wisconsin's top Republican is deriding supporters of former President Donald Trump who are trying to recall him from office.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will decide if counties must release voter incompetency records.
Three days after the fire, nothing remains but exposed ceilings and melted trophies. But inside one of these charred vehicles is a bible that was untouched, never burning in the fire.
An anchor of the LGBTQ+ community and Loring Park neighborhood in Minneapolis is getting a wealth of support after a devastating fire.
Shelters are getting ready for the snow that's coming for us
A 6-year-old is expected to be OK after being hit by a car in St. Paul. Police say she has a broken leg and other minor injures.
Our dry winter has not helped our drought, Sunday's expected snow should help but still not clear just how much.
A new role within the state's commerce department is focused solely on providing help to student loan borrowers, as Minnesotans with debt from their higher education have started repayment after a years-long pause.
Hunter Biden's attorneys argued Wednesday that the federal tax charges the president's son is facing in California are part of a prosecution fueled by politics.
Rep. Zack Stephenson, DFL-Coon Rapids, the lead author on the bill legalizing cannabis, introduced a catch-all bill Wednesday with changes to the current law that includes several provisions brought forward at the capitol this year.
Marijuana is legal for recreational use in Minnesota, but just how the state will roll out the new legal market by next year's target date is up for debate.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, who has been a strong supporter of cannabis legalization, is launching his own edible brand on 4/20.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
As Minneapolis prepares for Uber and Lyft to skip town, several City Council members are hoping more discussions can keep the companies from leaving.
The PIIC said Thursday Island Peži will open in the next few months "subject to obtaining all necessary Tribal licensure and approval."
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that injured one person Thursday afternoon in the Stevens Square neighborhood.
Authorities believe a man was impaired when he led state troopers on a slow-speed chase in the Twin Cities on Thursday.
A 19-year-old pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a machine gun in connection to an incident that ended with a stolen car crashing into a downtown St. Paul business.
A teenage girl has been charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection to the shooting of a Ramsey County deputy during a chase earlier this month.
A 33-year-old Bloomington woman has been charged for allegedly pointing a gun at an officer during a police chase in the west metro, according to a complaint filed in Carver County.
Regions Hospital in the east metro will soon be the home of enough live-saving machines that they will no longer have to turn patients away to seek care elsewhere.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
Minnesota medical cannabis patients would be able to grow up to 16 plants at home under a bill in the state legislature — double the amount allowed for adults under the new law legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
It's a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but as a healthy 35-year-old, cancer was nowhere near Chris Rodriguez's radar.
North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale says it's closing its outpatient mental health programs, and two neonatal intensive care hospitals, leaving more than 100 employees without a job.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Bad Bunny fans were notified on Thursday morning that his Saturday concert at Target Center has been canceled.
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."
A British regulator is look into a report that the Princess of Wales' medical records may have been breached by a hospital worker.
Pablo Lopez pitched seven sparkling innings, Royce Lewis homered before leaving with an injury, and the Twins beat the Royals 4-1 to begin defense of their AL Central crown.
Matt Boldy broke a tie 18 seconds into the third period and the Minnesota Wild beat the NHL-worst San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Thursday to pick up a couple of points in their slim playoff bid.
The Minnesota Twins' young season is already off to a worrying start as star hitter Royce Lewis left Thursday's opener with an injury.
The St. Paul Saints canceled their home opener after a snowstorm dumped nearly a foot of snow across the metro earlier this week.
The Minnesota Twins on Thursday are facing off against the Kansas City Royals for the MLB Opening Day 2024. Here's the full lineup for the game.
What is TikTok and why do some members of Congress want it banned? In Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes the debate local, looking on the impacts a ban could have on Minnesota businesses.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting.
You have no doubt heard this before: Supporters say this year could be the year that the Minnesota Legislature legalizes sports betting. But now because of a new agreement that has support from charities, Minnesota tribes and key legislators, it’s possible it really could happen.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify.
Thousands of Minnesota parents struggle with the soaring cost of child care. DFL Lawmakers hope to ease some of that burden with child care reimbursements to those who qualify. But Republicans say subsidizing families with that high an income is just wrong. Rep. Anne Neu Brindley of North Branch also points to state regulations that make it unappealing and expensive to run a day care.
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.
You've heard of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland, but how about St. Urho driving the grasshoppers out of Finland?
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen explains how the idea behind Blondie's Butcher Shop began in the mountains out west.
As a kid, Derek Otteson loved hot rods and race cars, and he always thought his career would involve working with his hands. He never imagined that food trucks would be his focus.
This weekend, Christians will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is also known for eggs, bunnies and sweets galore. But where do those traditions come from? Good Question.
There's a chance the recent storms will put a dent in the state's drought, but in recent years, drought has returned with vigor by late summer. That had us wondering: How long can droughts last, and what helps them persist? Good Question.
Earlier this month, Olivia Munn revealed she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. She's recovering and thankful it was discovered with the help of a breast cancer risk assessment score, which acts like a detailed questionnaire.
If you thought spring has sprung, think again. Some call March Minnesota's second winter, but why do we often see a measurable snow storm in the month of March? Good Question.
Investment advisor Vanguard reports that 3.6% of workers took a hardship withdrawal from their 401(k) last year. That's a record high.
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.
The three Burnsville first responders who were killed in a shooting earlier this month were honored in a large public memorial on Wednesday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says our warming trend continues hitting the mid-40s by tomorrow.
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.
All of the wet weather over the past week has helped with the ongoing drought across Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and he says that you can expect temperatures to stay in the 40's through next week. Our next chance for precipitation will be towards the end of the week, but that's also when temps will rise in to the 50s.
Our warming trend continues Friday, with temps hitting the mid-40s. There will be a bit of a breeze with showers developing.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says our warming trend continues hitting the mid-40s by tomorrow.
This weekend, Christians will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is also known for eggs, bunnies and sweets galore. Where did those traditions come from? Good Question. Kirsten Mitchell found out the meaning behind some of the most common festivities.
After more than 70 years of business, a crash shut down the oldest gay bar in Minnesota. Tonight, WCCO's Allen Henry got a glimpse of its history, and the hope for its future.
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at the end of the day.
A 19-year-old will soon learn his fate for having a machine gun while he drove a stolen Jeep straight into a restaurant.