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As the Trump administration's Department of Justice now seeks to drop the consent decree made between former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Gardner's department and the Minneapolis police in the murder's aftermath, former police chief Medaria Arradondo says it's important for people to understand the city's history of police reform.
A federal judge has ordered the release of University of Minnesota student Dogukan Gunaydin months after his detainment by immigration agents.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, took to Instagram Wednesday night to announce her pregnancy.
A Twin Cities chef says opening her dream spot has turned into a nightmare.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
Kady Grass suffered a broken nose, a hemorrhage on her eye, and PTSD after the attack at a McDonald's in Carpentersville last week.
Cannabis industry hopefuls and advocates rallied at the Minnesota State Capitol on Wednesday in protest of a proposed tax hike on retail sales before the legal market is even off the ground.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
The FBI confirmed agents are searching a property in Albany Park believed to be connected to the Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect.
This week's rain has given some respite from ongoing drought conditions. But as of May 15, a quarter of Minnesota is still in a moderate drought.
Cool weather has provided a boost to crews fighting the wildfires in northeastern Minnesota. But after more than a week since the fires began, the fight is far from over.
Of the seven tornadoes, four were rated EF-0s, two were EF-1 and one in New Richmond, Wisconsin was rated an EF-2.
After a cloudy start, sunshine will reign in the Twin Cities on Thursday, with highs reaching into the mid-60s, says meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
A judge has ruled the release of Dogukan Gunaydin, a Turkish national, must be confirmed by the Trump administration by late Thursday afternoon.
A Cessna 550 crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday, setting homes and cars on fire for several blocks.
Karen Bachman Thull shares tips for getting the most out of the important planting season when weather is getting feisty.
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.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, took to Instagram Wednesday night to announce her pregnancy.
Napheesa Collier had 28 points and eight rebounds to lead the Minnesota Lynx to their second victory over the Dallas Wings in five days, an 85-81 decision that spoiled the homecoming for first overall draft pick Paige Bueckers on Wednesday night.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
It was a massive fan turn out, filling out the upper bowl of Target Center for the Lynx home opener. Minnesota fans eager to see Hopkins native Paige Bueckers return home to play the Lynx in her first year in the WNBA, as the No. 1 draft pick.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
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.
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.
A dream 62 years in the making, local artist Don Grandbois finally gets to show off his talents at an art show curated by his great niece.
From healthy to heart failure, Nancy Rajanen's thirst for life and travel helps get her through a difficult medical diagnosis.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 federal judge has ordered the release of University of Minnesota student Dogukan Gunaydin months after his detainment by immigration agents.
A coffee shop in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be closed Thursday after an overnight fire.
It was a massive fan turn out, filling out the upper bowl of Target Center for the Lynx home opener. Minnesota fans eager to see Hopkins native Paige Bueckers return home to play the Lynx in her first year in the WNBA, as the No. 1 draft pick.
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.
A Twin Cities chef says opening her dream spot has turned into a nightmare.
Investigators believe the Jenkins Creek Fire, which the U.S. Forest Service says has spread to over 16,000 acres, was started by a person.
This week's rain has given some respite from ongoing drought conditions. But as of May 15, a quarter of Minnesota is still in a moderate drought.
In all, fifty-seven adult cats, four kittens and a 5-year-old great dane are now in Animal Humane Society care, getting their medical needs addressed including spay and neuter surgeries and eye and ear issues.
Authorities say a drunken driver left his girlfriend to die on a central Minnesota road after she jumped from his vehicle while they were arguing.
On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Walz signed the first tribal-state compact authorized under Minnesota's 2023 cannabis law.
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 boat that's been rusting away on an island in the St. Croix River for almost a year has been moved.
There were more than a dozen tornado warnings and multiple observed tornadoes across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A judge has ruled the release of Dogukan Gunaydin, a Turkish national, must be confirmed by the Trump administration by late Thursday afternoon.
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.
Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, blocked the Trump administration from carrying out its reduction-in-force at the Education Department, which was announced on March 11.
The Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4, blocking the attempt to establish the nation's first religious charter school.
Authorities say two Israeli Embassy Aides were targeted, shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, plus more of the day’s top stories.
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.
More people than ever are shopping resale and that number is only expected to grow this year.
Import taxes on Chinese goods are up to 145%. As trade talks are on the horizon. Minnesota-made companies are feeling the pressure.
More changes are coming to St. Paul's rent control ordinance after a lengthy debate and divisive vote in the City Council.
The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were a couple about to become engaged, said Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter.
As the Trump administration's Department of Justice now seeks to drop the consent decree made between former U.S. Attorney General Merrick Gardner's department and the Minneapolis police in the murder's aftermath, former police chief Medaria Arradondo says it's important for people to understand the city's history of police reform.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say one of its officers fatally shot an armed man on Wednesday afternoon during a "domestic incident" call.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office says its deputies were involved in a "dangerous and dynamic" domestic abuse-related standoff on Tuesday near Hastings, Minnesota, which ended with the suspect found suffering from apparent self-inflicted wounds.
Authorities say a drunken driver left his girlfriend to die on a central Minnesota road after she jumped from his vehicle while they were arguing.
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.
Skin is the human body's largest organ, helping to protect against germs and regulating body temperature. As important as it is to use sunscreen, experts say it's also important to know how to apply it correctly.
While winning is always top of mind for this team, so is something even bigger than them.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
The St. Paul Saints say Thursday night's home game against the Norfolk Tides at St. Paul's CHS Field is dubbed "Plain Night," promising "it's going to be meh."
When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song "Rivet Gun" in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice.
Netflix will stream a new season of Sesame Street, the beloved children's program, and make previous episodes available.
Jeffrey Zachmann and his son Carl are kinetic sculptors, building mesmerizing, moving works of art that blend engineering and creativity.
