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Flood Warnings Issued For Minn. Rivers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Flood warnings have been issued for a few areas surrounding Minnesota rivers. The National Weather Service issued warnings for the Redwood River, near Redwood Falls, Cottonwood...
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More Flood Warnings Issued For Minn. Rivers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The National Weather Service is adding more counties to the flood warning list — another sign that the spring melt is already starting to take effect. Originally in a flood watch,...
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Snow Most Unwelcome Near Minnesota’s Swollen Rivers
By Bill Hudson, WCCO-TV STILLWATER (WCCO) – If there was any doubt we’re at the mercy of Mother Nature, ask the folks of North Branch. A foot of heavy-wet snow has them socked in and digging out. Now,...
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Monday Morning Flood Update Roundup
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A number of cities in Minnesota are updating the status of their flooding situations Monday morning. Here are some of the latest reports we’ve received. ST. PAUL In St. Paul,...
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Minn. Lawmaker Proposes Water-Rule Moratorium
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Environmentalists fear a St. Cloud lawmaker’s proposals would weaken protection of Minnesota’s natural resources. Republican Sen. John Pederson has proposed halting creation of...
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Heavy Rains Could Push Rivers To Flood Stage
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Recent storms and rain have pushed some rivers in Minnesota to high levels — and heavy rain expected this week could cause the Mississippi, Minnesota and Red rivers to rise even...
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A Guide To Minnesota Water Trails
When the topic of whitewater rafting was suggested to me my first reaction was, “There’s whitewater rafting in Minnesota?” It turns out there is, but there is only one river designated as a whitewater...
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Deadly Summer On Minnesota Lakes, Rivers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Six drownings occurred in Minnesota over the weekend, underscoring an already tragic summer on the waters. “It’s almost been, at least during July, it’s been a perfect storm of...
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Forum On River Water Quality Set For Red Wing
RED WING, Minn. (AP) — The public is invited to a conversation on water quality issues facing the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers on Thursday in Red Wing. The conversation is being sponsored by a...
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Minnesota’s New Pollution Watchdog Takes Control
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The new head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Wednesday deflected criticism of draft standards for cleaning up the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, saying the agency...
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Relentless Rains Restore Minnesota Rivers, Lakes
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota is inching closer to the rainfall record for May. That’s a good thing for rivers. So far, Minnesota has received more than nine inches of rain this month, making it the...
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Army Corps Closes River To Commercial Traffic
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Whether pleasure boating or commercial barge, Old Man River is dictating the terms. The Army Corps of Engineers expects the upper three locks on the Mississippi River to remain...
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DNR: Invasive Species Violation Rates Unacceptable
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A crackdown on the spread of aquatic invasive species isn’t getting through to enough Minnesota boaters, the Department of Natural Resources said Monday. The violation rate is 20...
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A Year After Floods, Shippers Face Low Miss. River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A year after the Mississippi River swelled to near-historic proportions and flooded farms and homes from Illinois to Louisiana, the level along the waterway’s southern half is so...
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Common Anti-Bacterial Compound Found In Waterways
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – New research shows a compound found in popular anti-bacterial soaps, cosmetics and toothpastes is creating toxins in Minnesota lakes and rivers. University of Minnesota scientists...
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Authorities Warn Of Dangers Of Snowmobiling On Rivers
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 22-year-old man died after snowmobiling on the St. Croix River. Washington County authorities say he drove past warning signs and right into open water. Now, Washington County...
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Floodwaters Rising After Storms Deluge Heartland
CHICAGO (AP) — Flood fighters from small Mississippi River hamlets to the suburbs of Chicago staged a feverish battle Friday to hold back raging rivers, after days of torrential rains soaked much of...
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Hennepin County Declares Ice Out
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – In what officials are calling one of the latest dates ever recorded, Hennepin County declared an official “ice out” on Wednesday. Usually, the ice out gets called by mid-April at...
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How To Navigate The (Possibly Icy) Fishing Opener
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – On Saturday, Minnesotans will launch their boats in search of open water for the annual fishing opener. With a wintry spring, here are some tips to navigate this weekend opener...
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More Lakes And Rivers Under No-Wake Order
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (WCCO) — One look at the wind swept Medicine Lake and you can see what Joe Harty is talking about. “This is a rare occurrence. The last time it happened I think was five years ago,” he...
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High Water Levels Dash Many July Fourth Plans
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A frustrating Fourth of July is in store for some Twin Cities families. Several lakes and rivers have dangerously high water levels in addition to storm debris floating on or just...
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Clean Up Stations Making It Easier For Minn. To Fend Off Zebra Mussels
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The fight against invasive plants and animals just got easier. That’s good news because zebra mussels are becoming an increasingly bigger problem in Minnesota. They’re small and...
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Good Question Bonus: Email(s), Bodies Of Water, Deer Crossings & Men’s Coats
Thanks to everyone who sent in Good Question suggestions this week! Please keep them coming! In the meantime, I wanted to answer a few that didn’t make air. 1) Rosy has a question I’ve never thought...
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How To Survive After Falling Though Ice
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – With 104 lakes and three rivers in Hennepin County alone, Sheriff Rich Stanek says it’s a busy time for ice rescues in Minnesota. “Maybe you had subzero temperatures, but you’re...
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Good Question – Reply All: Sleeping Dogs, Fall Towns & Cold Records
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Riley, the Heine family’s English setter, can sleep anywhere, anytime. So, that had Karen from Edina wanting to know: Why do dogs sleep so much? According to Dr. Travis with Uptown...
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Weather Blog: Time To Think Spring (Flooding)
Allow me, if you will, to speak for just about everyone who has emailed me in the past month: we’re ready for spring! At this point in February, of course, spring isn’t ready for us… but it is time to...
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Groundwater Saturation Wreaks Havoc In Metro
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Recent rains are causing problems throughout the Twin Cities. Groundwater levels are very high right now. The soft land is leading to small landslides in backyards. Tim Cowedry, a...
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PODCAST PAGE: The WCCO Morning News With Dave Lee 6-23-14
Stillwater Bridge Closing http://cbsminnesota.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/6-23-edgar.mp3 The Morning Take with Blois Olson http://cbsminnesota.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/6-23-blois.mp3 Wild GM Chuck...
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Minnesotans Waiting For Road-Closing Rivers To Crest
DELANO, Minn. (WCCO) – Communities around Minnesota are watching and waiting for flooded rivers to crest. At least 15 major roads or bridges are impassable right now because of rising water. Monday...
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Good Question: How Do They Forecast Flooding?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – When our state has flooding, experts are able to tell us days out exactly how high a river will rise. And they’re usually correct within a couple inches. With millions of gallons...
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Hennepin Co. Sheriff’s Office Urges Water Safety Over Holiday Weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Fourth of July weekend means more people on Minnesota’s lakes, so the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is urging water safety. “Our message this 4th of July is simple, wear...
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Good Questions: Rivers, Maple Trees & MOA Visitors
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Ivy and Kelley in Mrs. Neppl’s class at Tremont Elementary are learning about rivers. They want to know: What is the longest river in the U.S.? The Missouri River, at 2,541 miles,...
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DNR: Beware Of Very Cold Water While Boating
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150417192434500AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Now that the ice is out, a lot of people are getting ready to put their boats on lakes and rivers. But the...
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Report: Agricultural, Urban Runoff Contaminating Minnesota’s Waters
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150429133357530AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shows a steady flow of problems into Minnesota’s...
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6 Week Trip Gives Canoeists New Appreciation Of The Minnesota River
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A group of seven people in canoes set off on Aug. 30 to learn more about what many feel is one of the more under-appreciated rivers in the state. “I always wish I could continue,”...
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