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Family of Amir Locke files civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis
Just over a year after his death, family members of Amir Locke - who was killed by police during a no-knock raid in downtown Minneapolis - have filed a civil lawsuit against the city.
Minneapolis duplex a total loss after 2-alarm fire Friday morning
Crews responded just after 6 a.m. to big flames coming from the building's second floor and a huge plume of smoke bellowing into the early morning sky.
Colleen Larson, charged in MPD forensic scientist shooting, pleads guilty
A woman charged in the shooting of a Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting first-degree attempted murder, two days after her partner-in-crime was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
"What are you listening to?": A simple question, with a universe of possible answers
Music's biggest night is about to be celebrated, as the 65th annual Grammy Award are right around the corner. That got our resident music fanatic A.J. Hilton wondering what's on people's playlists.
Walz signs bill making Juneteenth a state holiday
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill on Friday morning making Juneteenth an official state holiday.
Acclaimed Iranian director freed on bail after going on hunger strike
His latest film, "No Bears," was released in September while he was behind bars. The AP and The New York Times named it one of the top 10 films of the year.
Dog survives being tossed from car during wrong-way chase in north metro
The dog -- who deputies named him "Taho" -- was bloodied, beat up and has a broken leg, among other injuries – but is expected to recover.
Minnesota House passes bills to restore voting rights for felons, make Juneteenth a state holiday
The Minnesota legislature on Thursday advanced three bills and two of them are moving to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.
NEXT Weather Alert: Another dose of dangerous cold Friday morning
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to dangerous temperatures, which could bring us the coldest overnight so far this season.
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Bitterly cold temps impacting ice fishing traditions
This time of year, Lake Bemidji is normally filled with ice houses but this year other than just a few on the north and south ends, the lake is largely a ghost town.
How Camp Bow Wow in Eden Prairie protects pets during cold snaps
With single digit and sub-zero temperatures this week, you'll want to make sure you take extra care of your pets.
Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
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NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says that 30-degree days are just around the corner.
Friday marks Black Entrepreneurs Day
In Minnesota, several hundred Black business owners gathered at the State Capitol.
Charges: 16-year-old brought gun to school, posted about it on social media
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged after he allegedly took a loaded handgun to school.
Land use ideas for St. Anthony Falls Upper Lock and Dam unveiled
Friends of the Falls and the Native American Community Development Institute engaged Native communities to develop a vision.
Family of Amir Locke files civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis
Locke, 22, was sleeping on a couch when a SWAT team entered the living room of his cousin's apartment in Bolero Flats. He woke up and grabbed a nearby handgun -- which he was licensed to carry -- and was shot three times by Officer Mark Hanneman.
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St. Cloud Crush dance team heads into sectionals, led by legendary Coach Sue Arnold
The dancers on the St. Cloud Crush give their all -- but they credit their success to someone else.
Eagles' Jason Kelce says wife Kylie will bring OB-GYN to the Super Bowl
Kylie McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant when the big game gets underway.
Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to retire with Patriots
Tom Brady retired on Wednesday, this time for good. The Patriots want him to come back though -- at least for one more day.
Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Warriors in OT
D'Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
Holmes' 28 points leads No. 4 Indiana past Gopher women 77-54
Mackenzie Holmes scored 28 points with four blocks and Sydney Parrish added 23 points, eight rebounds and five steals to help No. 4 Indiana beat Minnesota 77-54 on Wednesday night.
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Why do some people have great voices, and others don't?
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
How much first aid should we know? And are classes necessary?
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
Good Question: What are classified documents?
In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about how sensitive information is stored in Washington.
Why do we use slang?
The English language is ever-evolving, thanks to new words or older ones getting new meanings. That informal type of speaking starts to become natural. So why do we use slang?
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Events to mark Black History Month in Minnesota
There are many ways to celebrate Black History all month long in the Twin Cities, from museum gallery installations and discussions to musical performances, fashion shows and much more.
Minnesota couple sells home, hits the road to capture humans' stories
Many of us have felt the heaviness of the past few years. It was enough for one Minnesota couple to take action the only way they knew how. They sold their home and hit the road.
Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Twin Cities woman bakes 100 cakes, donates all to neighbors and strangers
Her neighbors received the first cake after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to cancel their wedding.
Survivors join Gov. Walz to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Friday, Gabler was among those in attendance at Plymouth Congregational Church for a special program to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event, co-hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, also welcomed Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
How to mark the start of Lunar New Year in the Twin Cities
Countries across Asia including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and more celebrate the event as well as many communities across the United States.
Budger's in Maynard, one of Minnesota's last supper clubs, to close at year's end
A western Minnesota town is losing its only restaurant. Locals say Budger's Dinner House is more than just a place to eat in the town of Maynard.
After COVID moratoriums expire, registry of homeless veterans begins filling up
The growing number of tent cities across the state is proof there is a need for housing in Minnesota. Inside the scattered encampments, homeless veterans have found refuge. MACV sees a rise in veterans looking for help when temperatures drop.
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Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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Colleen Larson, charged in MPD forensic scientist shooting, pleads guilty
A woman charged in the shooting of a Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting first-degree attempted murder, two days after her partner-in-crime was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Minneapolis duplex a total loss after 2-alarm fire Friday morning
Crews responded just after 6 a.m. to big flames coming from the building's second floor and a huge plume of smoke bellowing into the early morning sky.
NEXT Weather Alert: Another dose of dangerous cold Friday morning
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to dangerous temperatures, which could bring us the coldest overnight so far this season.
Family of Amir Locke files civil lawsuit against city of Minneapolis
Just over a year after his death, family members of Amir Locke - who was killed by police during a no-knock raid in downtown Minneapolis - have filed a civil lawsuit against the city.
Charges: 16-year-old boy took gun to school, posted about it on social media
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged after he allegedly took a loaded handgun to school.
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NEXT Weather Alert: Another dose of dangerous cold Friday morning
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued due to dangerous temperatures, which could bring us the coldest overnight so far this season.
Bitterly cold temps impacting ice fishing traditions
This time of year, Lake Bemidji is normally filled with ice houses but this year other than just a few on the north and south ends, the lake is largely a ghost town.
Minnesota Senate passes "100 Percent by 2040" energy bill
The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb climate change, but opponents argue it's too costly and unreliable.
Snowmobiler, 67, killed in crash near New London-Spicer
A 67-year-old man is dead following a snowmobile crash Wednesday afternoon in central Minnesota.
Court ruling could speed up release process for state's sex offender program
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that civilly committed people must be transferred to a community program within a reasonable amount of time after the request is made.
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Wisconsin lawmaker: PFAS pollution seems "insurmountable"
University of Wisconsin-Madison environmental engineering expert Christy Remucal said researchers have not found a way to destroy the chemicals or remove them from the environment on a large scale.
Spending in Wisconsin governor's race shatters record
The total amount spent on the race, which was a national priority for both Republicans and Democrats, topped the previous high of $93 million set in Evers' first win in 2018. It was double the amount spent in the 2014 race.
Snowy conditions lead to massive pile-up in Southern Wisconsin
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
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Walz signs bill making Juneteenth a state holiday
Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill on Friday morning making Juneteenth an official state holiday.
Blinken postpones trip to China as balloon flies over U.S.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
Minnesota House passes bills to restore voting rights for felons, make Juneteenth a state holiday
The Minnesota legislature on Thursday advanced three bills and two of them are moving to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.
DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs
No fewer than a half dozen Republicans eyeing the White House have begun actively courting top political operatives in states like New Hampshire and Iowa, which traditionally host the opening presidential primary contests.
Minnesota Senate passes "100 Percent by 2040" energy bill
The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb climate change, but opponents argue it's too costly and unreliable.
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THC beverage makers worried about being left out of Minnesota's new cannabis bill
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Minnesota's favorite Valentine's Day candy is ...
February is here, so you may be shopping for Valentine's Day. If you're planning to buy candy, the Candy Store is out with its most popular Valentine's candy by state.
Minnesota lawmakers once again taking up proposal for legal sports betting
Minnesota State Sen. Jeremy Miller, who authored the bill, pointed out that 36 states, and the District of Columbia, all have legalized sports betting, and every other state in the region allows it.
Minnesota appeals court rules "clean car" standards are constitutional
The ruling comes following a challenge by the Minnesota Auto Dealers' Association. That organization argued that the standards would "violate article I of the Minnesota Constitution."
What to check now in order to keep your car running during this cold snap
Mechanics normally change out 30 dead car batteries in a given week during the winter months but this past weekend they changed out 25 dead batteries in a day and a half.
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Colleen Larson, charged in MPD forensic scientist shooting, pleads guilty
A woman charged in the shooting of a Minneapolis Police Department forensic scientist has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting first-degree attempted murder, two days after her partner-in-crime was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Charges: 16-year-old boy took gun to school, posted about it on social media
A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged after he allegedly took a loaded handgun to school.
Police ask for public to help identify Eden Prairie gas station robber
It happened Thursday morning at Lucky's Station on Anderson Lakes Parkway near Chestnut Drive.
Two cars involved in shootout in Brooklyn Park neighborhood
Police are searching for the people involved in a shootout between two cars Thursday evening in the north metro.
On 1st anniversary of Amir Locke's death, family and activists gather at Capitol to call for change
The family of Amir Locke wants to see a ban on no-knock warrants enacted statewide, and eventually nationwide.
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Minneapolis offering free COVID, flu vaccinations
Grab some greens and a vaccine at the Mill City Farmers Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or if you're busy, there are more free clinics throughout the month around the city.
Nonprofit aims to bring therapy dogs to every Minnesota middle school
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
CDC tells consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
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"What are you listening to?": A simple question, with a universe of possible answers
Music's biggest night is about to be celebrated, as the 65th annual Grammy Award are right around the corner. That got our resident music fanatic A.J. Hilton wondering what's on people's playlists.
Why do some people have great voices, and others don't?
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
Beyoncé is going on tour; Will Ticketmaster be able to handle it?
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."