Man jailed on sexual assault charges recaptured after escape
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
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A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
Charges say police began pursuing the man Monday morning after he attempted to cross the border from North Dakota into Canada with at least one handgun in his possession.
A video of a vehicle interrupting a soccer match at McMurray Field in St. Paul has gone viral.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
A federal judge has rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Minnesota during a blizzard in 2022.
Martavious Roby-English, 22, had been released from prison just a month before he shot and killed Toumai Gaynor on the morning of May 30, 2024.
A University of Minnesota graduate student detained by federal immigration agents repeatedly expressed concerns about his DWI arrest impacting his legal status, dashcam video of the 2023 incident shows.
The university says she spent more than $26,000 on her university-provided procurement card that was "not legitimate" or of "questionable legitimacy."
A driver is in the hospital after being shot by law enforcement following a pursuit in northwestern Minnesota Monday morning, according to officials.
Federal investigators are searching for 19 guns that remain missing after being reportedly snatched from their UPS packaging in Minneapolis.
A man was injured in a shooting outside a St. Paul bar early Monday, according to police.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a woman died after being hit by a car in Meadowlands Township Friday evening, officials say.
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree marijuana possession charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found a bag with over 10 pounds of marijuana in it.
An alleged member of the notorious street gang MS-13 has been arrested in Minnesota by federal agents.
A company headquartered in the Netherlands is working to expand its manufacturing capacity in Minnesota.
Police in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, are asking for the public's help to finding 35-year-old Dominque Jones, who has been missing since Monday.
Officers questioned that teacher, who told them she had given gummies to the class after nap time, but only one time, adding "the gummies were Welch's Fruit Snacks and did not contain melatonin."
A Twin Cities girl is proving that finding the right sport can lead to life-changing healing.
Hundreds of animals are finding new homes around the Twin Cities metro after SeaQuest Roseville closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy.
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
The next commanding general of Minnesota's 34th Infantry Red Bull Division was part of a special delegation that traveled to Worthington to celebrate one of the largest recruiting cohorts from a single high school.
The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office says Chase Allen Ronning left his home in rural Bagley on Monday morning.
Charges say police began pursuing the man Monday morning after he attempted to cross the border from North Dakota into Canada with at least one handgun in his possession.
Beth Benike is using social media to share her fears over the Chinese tariffs now in effect for her business, Busy Baby.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
The Education Department has withdrawn from an agreement to address disparities in discipline for Native American students at a South Dakota school system, saying it was wrongly rooted in efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Critics say the bill would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
A company headquartered in the Netherlands is working to expand its manufacturing capacity in Minnesota.
President Trump suggested in December that he supported eliminating daylight saving time, although he later called it a "50/50 issue."
The vote was initially delayed amid conservatives' concerns about the level of spending cuts.
Despite thousands of miles and an ocean between them, some Minnesota businesses rely on deals with China.
The tool breaks down how much money has been cut, or could be cut, and from what programs.
As Minnesota moves into severe weather season, it might be time to double check your insurance policy.
If you are in the market for a bike or e-bike. Minnesota bike shop owners and manufacturers say the tariffs set to be imposed in the coming days will increase some prices by as much as 50%.
Inflation has already stretched wallets, and now faced with additional higher costs due to tariffs, many Minnesotans are adapting by visiting their local thrift stores.
A man accused of sexual assault escaped from an eastern Minnesota jail early Thursday, but is back in custody, authorities said.
Charges say police began pursuing the man Monday morning after he attempted to cross the border from North Dakota into Canada with at least one handgun in his possession.
A video of a vehicle interrupting a soccer match at McMurray Field in St. Paul has gone viral.
An assistant district attorney in Wisconsin faces multiple felony charges after allegedly telling a coworker three judges "need to bleed" for ruling against him.
While no serious injuries were reported, authorities say the incident was entirely preventable.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
WCCO first learned about SynerFuse in 2023 after a patient shared her chronic pain journey and the successful results a year after the surgery.
According to a court document filed on Tuesday, the United States District Court District of Minnesota dismissed the lawsuit for "lack of standing."
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
The lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled Thursday morning, and includes a mix of names familiar to the competition alongside some relative newcomers.
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Joe Ryan continued his mastery over Kansas City, giving up just two hits over seven scoreless innings in the Minnesota Twins' 4-0 victory over the Royals.
Joel Eriksson Ek scored a career-high four goals in his return from a lower-body injury, Kirill Kaprizov had his second of the game in overtime in his first game back and the Minnesota Wild outlasted the San Jose Sharks 8-7 on Wednesday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
A Twin Cities girl is proving that finding the right sport can lead to life-changing healing.
Ray Shero, who spent decades in NHL front offices and for his last few years served as a senior advisor to the Minnesota Wild, has died at the age of 62, according to the team.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
April 15 will be the 113th anniversary of the day the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking with it 1,500 lives. From news to movies, people still marvel over what happened.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Being married has its benefits, but a new study found that staying single late in life might actually be better for your brain.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Clouds and cooler temps are making it a gloomy day in the Twin Cities.
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.
Low pressure tracking across the region on Thursday morning will make for a gloomy day in the Twin Cities, with some clouds and cooler temps.
Low pressure tracking across the region on Thursday morning will make for a gloomy day in the Twin Cities, with some clouds and cooler temps.
Low pressure tracking across the region on Thursday morning will make for a gloomy day in the Twin Cities, with some clouds and cooler temps.
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby was published 100 years ago today, and the author’s home city is marking the occasion.
Clouds and cooler temps are making it a gloomy day in the Twin Cities.
A company headquartered in the Netherlands is working to expand its manufacturing capacity here in Minnesota.
The 52nd Annual Twin Cities Auto Show presented by Kwik Trip is once again rolling into the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend. Scott Lambert, president of the Greater Metropolitan Automobile Dealers Association of Minnesota, breaks down what you'll find.
Lobsters? Urinals? Those are just two of the strangest finds from Uber's 2025 Lost and Found Index.