Wildfires force woman and nearly 30 pets to evacuate home
The Northland Wildfires have led to frantic moments for those forced from their homes and businesses. That includes a kennel owner in Brimson, Minnesota, who had to flee with dozens of dogs.
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The Northland Wildfires have led to frantic moments for those forced from their homes and businesses. That includes a kennel owner in Brimson, Minnesota, who had to flee with dozens of dogs.
Ruff Start Rescue’s Azure Davis shares why rescues are stretched to their limits.
Critters not commonly seen around the Twin Cities found themselves in a prickly situation on Wednesday.
Critters not commonly seen around these parts found themselves in a prickly situation.
Two weeks ago, the shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than five dozen birds.
A massive rescue spanning four counties within 72 hours left the Animal Humane Society stretched thin. The shelter took in more than 200 animals living in concerning conditions, including more than 5 dozen birds. Ubah Ali has the latest on the rush to isolate some animals out of fear of spreading disease.
What started as small year-long project, has turned into something far greater. One St. Paul woman is making a difference in her community, one cat at a time. WCCO's Beret Leone and photojournalist Ray Campos report.
2024 may have been the year of the dragon, but in Minnesota, all kinds of animals made headlines.
The role of the Animal Humane Society is to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota. Janelle Dixon has spent over 30 years doing just that.
It's been a busy year for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. Tuesday they passed a record of 21,000 patients. Including a late season mallard duckling.
The Animal Humane Society says its humane investigations team found 55 cats living in a "cramped single-family home."
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Simon was rescued in 2020 after a family who initially had tried to sell him off for Thanksgiving dinner.
Though a Minnesota State Trooper attempted to rescue an injured eagle on I-35E on Friday, the bird unfortunately died before reaching the Raptor Center.
Earlier this month, nearly 40 animals were rescued from Happy Tails shelter following alleged mistreatment. Now, those animals are thriving at the Animal Humane Society and are looking for their forever homes.
Community service officers with Centennial Lake police were called to a neighborhood after the storm — not to help the homeowner, but baby woodpeckers nestled inside a fallen tree branch.
Severe storms that tore through the town of Lexington this week forced an evacuation for four tiny residents.
Minnesota animal shelters say they need help after being forced to take in hundreds of cats from hoarders around the state. Investigators have found at least 265 cats in just three Minnesota homes since late February. WCCO's David Schuman learned what could be behind these sad situations and what's next for the animals.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
They're holding a fundraiser in connection with the sanctuary's 25th anniversary, with all donations up to $75,000 matched dollar for dollar from now until April 30.
A man planning to help flip a house is now in the middle of a massive rescue mission. Nearly 80 cats were found cramped and living in filth inside a foreclosed house in Coon Rapids. WCCO's Kirsten Mitchell has more.
Firefighters raced to the rescue, retrieving the dog and bringing him back to the fire station for some oxygen and warm blankets.
India's train tracks run straight through elephant country, and collisions are a big problem. Meet a team trying to get one victim back on her feet.
Carley Ryan owned an animal rescue in Andover where police say there was an "overwhelming odor of feces and urine."
Leo, a three-year-old golden retriever, fell about 300 feet and was stuck between the high cliffs and the Pacific Ocean, but is expected to survive his injuries.
The family of a missing 16-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, boy will be joined by law enforcement Wednesday afternoon to share new details and call on the public for more information.
The son of a former lawmaker who is standing trial for the killing of five young women in a 2023 crash in Minneapolis plans to argue that someone else was behind the wheel, according to court documents.
Two teenage boys were arrested in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Sunday evening for trying to steal a Hyundai, police say.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
A Minneapolis woman who drove into a crowd during a fight in downtown Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring five others, pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges on Tuesday.
The family of a missing 16-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, boy will be joined by law enforcement Wednesday afternoon to share new details and call on the public for more information.
The son of a former lawmaker who is standing trial for the killing of five young women in a 2023 crash in Minneapolis plans to argue that someone else was behind the wheel, according to court documents.
A Minneapolis woman who drove into a crowd during a fight in downtown Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring five others, pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges on Tuesday.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
Another person has been arrested in federal court tied to the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country.
Two teenage boys were arrested in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Sunday evening for trying to steal a Hyundai, police say.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
WCCO has been reporting for weeks about the impacts of the northeastern Minnesota wildfires on the ground and in the air, but new research shows it could also impact the state's waterways.
The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, will soon show off its two new wolf pups, and the public's help is needed to name the duo.
The St. Cloud Police Department said charges are pending against a 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy, whose primary graffiti tags are "BESH" and "VANISH," respectively.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter.
The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says the woman's family member asked for a welfare check around 9 p.m.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A former Minnesota teacher is helping his home country by sending donated laptops to Guatemala.
Inside the Qdoba restaurant in Hutchinson, the crew is preparing to help one of their own who is in a hospital in Minneapolis, fighting for his life.
A Minnesota family is turning their unexpected cancer diagnosis into a way to support other families go through a similar situation.
Budget talks continue at the Minnesota Capitol but still no breakthrough in reaching an agreement on a balanced budget.
The Minneapolis Police Department is no longer under federal oversight after a judge ruled on Tuesday to dismiss a proposed consent decree "with prejudice," meaning it can't be filed again.
The federal government wanted it gone, and a judge made it official on Tuesday: the Minneapolis Police Department is no longer under federal oversight.
One of the biggest obstacles in Minnesota’s post-legislative session budget talks is the DFL Party divide over free health insurance for undocumented immigrants.
U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued a nationwide injunction in the dispute over deportations to third countries last month.
Last fall, more than 80% of voters said the economy and inflation drove them to the polls. That includes the rising price of gas and groceries.
Hospitality and tourism are a vital part of Minnesota's economy, but there's fear tariffs will take a toll as the state heads into its busy season.
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
A Twin Cities chef says opening her dream spot has turned into a nightmare.
Sales at Target fell more than expected in the first quarter and the retailer warned they will slip this year as consumers, worried over the impact of tariffs, pull back on spending.
The son of a former lawmaker who is standing trial for the killing of five young women in a 2023 crash in Minneapolis plans to argue that someone else was behind the wheel, according to court documents.
Two teenage boys were arrested in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Sunday evening for trying to steal a Hyundai, police say.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a Dane County judge who left court to try to arrest a hospitalized defendant and got into an argument with another defendant.
A Minneapolis woman who drove into a crowd during a fight in downtown Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring five others, pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges on Tuesday.
Two men face sentencing in Minnesota on human smuggling charges more than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to cross into the U.S. along a remote stretch of the Canadian border in a blizzard.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder that she says causes her signature sound.
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family, died at age 79 a few months after his son revealed he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Eight people were found guilty of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016. Two defendants were acquitted.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Courtney Williams scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier had 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Lynx held on to beat the Seattle Storm 82-77 on Tuesday night in a matchup of early season leaders in the Western Conference.
Kody Clemens hit his fifth home run of the season, with father Roger Clemens watching from the stands, and the Minnesota Twins beat Tampa Bay 4-2 to stop the Rays' season-high, six-game winning streak.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
One of the offseason additions that is paying dividends for the Minnesota Lynx is Karlie Samuelson. She's a seven-year WNBA veteran that joined the Lynx this season hoping to be part of something special.
If you didn't watch closely Monday night, you may not have noticed that a former North Stars player gave the Timberwolves a bit of hope at the end of the game against the Thunder.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform. In Talking Points -- Esme Murphy spoke with Michael Harrison, the lead investigator for Effective Law Enforcement for All, an independent evaluator, about their findings.
Five years after George Floyd's murder the Minneapolis Police Department is getting a mixed review on reform.
Esme Murphy speaks with both DFL and GOP House leaders on the issue of health insurance for the undocumented.
While outside this spring, it's easy to forget about a small biting inconvenience. But May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Lyme disease, its symptoms and the importance of tick bite prevention.
A woman with Lyme disease went misdiagnosed for over a decade.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
There are more than 20,000 artifacts in the Minnesota Fishing Museum, from old-time rods and reels to vintage lures and motors. What's unique is that everything was donated.
Beth and Eric Engstrom always knew they wanted a farm, but they never dreamed they'd fill it with non-traditional farm critters.
Small towns can offer a variety of businesses, but rarely will you come across one with full-grown dinosaur fossils. That's now the case in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton County, Minnesota, is turning 110 years old this year.
There are many pearls of wisdom we've all been fed about the impending summer season, but what's hearsay and what's true?
From "Lilo and Stitch" to "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning," this Memorial Day weekend could see movie theaters packed.
Since 2005, there have been 18 special sessions, and this year's would bring the total to 19. That has many wondering how much it costs state taxpayers when lawmakers can't settle on a budget during the regular session.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
Birthmarks are often harmless, but their origins have puzzled doctors for years.
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.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says scattered showers remain likely in parts Wednesday morning, and then midday into the afternoon, but eventually tapering by evening.
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.
More showers are in store Wednesday, then a big warm-up arrives.
Scattered showers are possible throughout the day on Wednesday, but a big warm-up is just ahead for Minnesota.
Scattered showers are possible throughout the day on Wednesday, but a big warm-up is just ahead for Minnesota.
Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, shares some advice for how you can be prepared for many of the cuts and bruises that happen to kids at home.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how you can use a 529 to help afford college, and whether there are other alternative options as well.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says scattered showers remain likely in parts Wednesday morning, and then midday into the afternoon, but eventually tapering by evening.
Traffic in Maple Grove, Minnesota, slowed to a crawl Wednesday morning due to a car fire.
A Minneapolis woman who drove into a crowd during a fight in downtown Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring five others, pleaded guilty to murder and assault charges on Tuesday.