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The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Prosecutors say a man staged his wife's death 24 hours before they were expected to be evicted from their home to save himself from shame.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
As temperatures drop, ice conditions are constantly changing across lakes and ponds in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
After a disappointing Thursday night, some Minnesotans may be able to enjoy the northern lights again late Friday.
Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak started the program in 2012, and it's been growing ever since. At last count, there are more than 2,000 volunteers who have contributed to the network.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has your latest forecast...and the next week will be surprisingly warm! Temps will hang in the 40s.
WCCO spoke with Chauvin's attorney Greg Erickson on the phone Friday evening. He says this was his biggest fear for Chauvin and that it didn't matter what prison he was sent to.
As girls hockey numbers drop at the high school level, some schools are joining forces. Enter Roseville and Mahtomedi, R-M.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
Even though this is the "State of Hockey" - that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive. WCCO's Marielle Mohs checks in on one the newest co-op teams to see how it's working.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Deputies used an unlikely tool inside a Twin Cities sports arena Thursday to mitigate a dangerous ammonia leak.
Connor Dewar had a hat trick and added an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild routed Nashville 6-1 on Thursday night to end the Predators' winning streak at six games.
Fleury wore the mask during warmups at the Wild's Native American Heritage Night, defying the NHL's restriction on specialty jerseys, masks, stickers and decals for theme nights.
"I'm still me. I'm still the same person. My life is just going to look a little differently," Mason Garcia said.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
The program allows shoppers to brighten the holiday for those in need by picking up personalized gifts for older adults, who they adopt through displays at local stores.
An overnight influx of snow is a rarity for November
The annual Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration kicked off in St. Paul
The new Man-Up club has opened its doors. Their hope is to be a safe place for youth in the community.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Even though Minnesota is the "State of Hockey," that state is struggling to keep girls interested in skating. As numbers drop, high schools are merging to stay alive.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
This holiday season, Be the Change MN and the Mall of America are partnering to offer a true Winter Wonderland for students and their families from three North Minneapolis Schools.
Fundraising has fallen behind this year for the Winter Carnival. The carnival is still looking for sponsors for their parades, fireworks and the park itself.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
NOAA space-weather forecasters track coronal holes in an effort to forecast the solar wind, but those holes can interact in unpredictable ways. To make things even more complicated, the sun rotates every 27 days, turning the solar wind into a complex spiral of high and low speeds.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
The BCA said that Cheyenne Cadena, of Glencoe, hasn't been seen since Sunday, and hasn't been in contact with friends on social media since Monday.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
Minnesota will soon have a new flag. Meet some of the designers behind the finalists.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
A new ranked choice poll shows the flag that Minnesotans would pick to represent their state.
Three Minnesota Democrats voted to remove Santos — Reps. Angie Craig, Betty McCollum, and Ilhan Omar — but the fourth Democrat, Rep. Dean Phillips, did not vote in Friday's proceedings.
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
A small Minnesota town is dealing with some big problems. A city councilwoman is threatening to press harassment charges against the city administrator.
Prosecutors say a man staged his wife's death 24 hours before they were expected to be evicted from their home to save himself from shame.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
The LAPD is searching for suspect in at least 3 killings of homeless people in the city of Los Angeles.
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.