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The fatal shooting of a black man by a Minneapolis police officer has prompted more than two weeks of protests and led to calls for answers as state and federal investigators piece together what happened. Jamar Clark, 24, was shot in the head Nov. 15 during what authorities said was a struggle with two officers.
City and community leaders are saying "enough is enough" and are calling for protesters to end their encampment of the 4th Precinct on Minneapolis' north side.
Charges were filed Monday against the four men arrested last week for shooting Black Lives Matter protesters near Minneapolis' 4th Precinct, where demonstrations have been on-going since the fatal police shooting of Jamar Clark earlier this month.
The owner of a Crosby bed and breakfast faces a slew of tax-related criminal charges after allegedly knowingly failing to file income tax returns among other crimes.
Jacob Wetterling's parents are planning a community meeting for Monday evening to talk about recent developments.
One man is in jail, accused of assaulting an officer in Brooklyn Park during an overnight arrest. It happened just after midnight in the 9600 block of Scott Lane North. Police responded to a complaint of loud noise, but then the situation escalated.
Minneapolis police say one man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting at a home in north Minneapolis. A police statement says officers responded to the home just before 8 p.m. Friday. They arrived to hear a person inside screaming for help.
One man is in jail after allegedly assaulting a Brooklyn Park police officer during an overnight arrest.
Minneapolis police responded to a deadly shooting Saturday night. Police say it happened at about 8 p.m. on the 3300 block of Logan Avenue North.
A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery in Montevideo early Friday morning. A man stole a large amount of cash from Casey's General Store on South First Street downtown.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has replaced a beloved statue that was stolen earlier this year. The arboretum says its new version of "South Wind II" was installed in the shrub rose garden Nov. 19.
A man has pleaded guilty for his part in the death of man during a fight outside a Fargo bar in May. Scott Moen is one of four people charged in the kicking and beating death of 35-year-old Joey Gaarsland outside Rick's Bar. The victim's wife was also hurt in the fight.
Family and friends of a missing mother came together Friday to celebrate her life, and to ask for anyone with information to come forward. No one has heard from 25-year-old Adelle "Addie" Jensen since Nov. 17. Her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Dow, is being held in jail on probable cause of murder. Her family hopes someone can help them "Bring Addie Home."
A former sheriff's deputy in Wisconsin is asking to be released from the mental institution he's committed in.
Knoxville police say the Sevierville dentist sought in the stabbing of a woman at a Knoxville motel has been found in Minnesota.
Two men are injured and three people are in custody after a shooting in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday evening, according to police.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 27-year-old Desaver Hollis, of Plymouth, shot Sgt. Mario Leon in the hand early Wednesday morning. Leon and another officer shot back, killing Hollis.
Captain Amanda Her wants to add to the long legacy the team has built: 13 total team state championships and 14 individual and doubles champions.
A Minnesota county is turning to artificial intelligence to help answer non-emergency calls.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
The past couple years have been challenging for Minnesota farmers, prompting many to seek help navigating their mental health.
The Itasca County Sheriff's Office says a deputy is injured and officials are investigating after at least one law enforcement officer fired their weapon during an incident in Max, Minnesota, on Monday.
Law enforcement in an east-central Minnesota community is asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing large rocks and vehicle oil off an Interstate 35 overpass.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies received a report at around 9:15 p.m. of a Merrifield man who had been shot by a family member during a domestic dispute.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Matthew Keirans used William Woods's identity for decades, then manipulated police into prosecuting Woods, who spent 428 days in jail and 147 days in a mental hospital before DNA evidence proved his innocence.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
The Minnesota Senate on Monday passed the strongest measures the state has ever seen while sharing opinions just as powerful. The bill would ban semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines, along with other measures designed to prevent mass shootings. The legislation now faces a big hurdle in the evenly divided House. Ubah Ali shares what may happen next.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would block people from buying certain high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines. The move was pushed by Annunciation parents following the August shooting at their Minneapolis church. Esme Murphy reports from the Capitol in St. Paul where she heard reaction from one of those parents.
Gov. Tim Walz has announced changes in leadership at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, 70 days after he appointed Shireen Gandhi as commissioner of the agency.
The Minnesota Senate passed a package of tough new gun laws on Monday afternoon in St. Paul, with parents of the children who survived the Annunciation attack watching on.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Law enforcement in an east-central Minnesota community is asking for the public's help to find those responsible for throwing large rocks and vehicle oil off an Interstate 35 overpass.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office says deputies received a report at around 9:15 p.m. of a Merrifield man who had been shot by a family member during a domestic dispute.
A Twin Cities man is accused of shooting his father in the head on Friday using ammunition he stole from a gun store, according to court documents.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
The past couple years have been challenging for Minnesota farmers, prompting many to seek help navigating their mental health.
When devoted Vikings fan Steven Clarkin died unexpectedly in March, he alone likely saved the lives of several people.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
HCMC is on life support, as leaders warn the state's busiest trauma hospital could be just months away from closing without an infusion of cash. Two demonstrations in downtown Minneapolis tried to spotlight the problem on Thursday.
There is bipartisan support to help save the hospital, but the state Senate is proposing less money than the House. One former patient has something to say to those lawmakers.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
The league has never seen someone quite like Wembanyama. He's an MVP finalist and won the Defensive Player of the Year award over Gobert. The two are similar in countless ways.
Captain Amanda Her wants to add to the long legacy the team has built: 13 total team state championships and 14 individual and doubles champions.
Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme will serve a suspension for "an illegal check to the head" that occurred during Game 1 of the PWHL semifinals, the league announced Monday.
The world's No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, is set to make his 3M Open debut, organizers announced Monday.
Cale Makar scored twice in the third period after returning from an earlier injury and the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
In the last election, President Trump saw record support from Black and Latino voters. But will those new supporters stick with the President’s party in the upcoming midterm?
With the Midterm Elections just six months away, will historic support from minority voters hold strong for Republican candidates.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services head Dr. Mehmet Oz notified Minnesota that the department is deferring $91 million in Medicaid payments, citing systemic fraud risks and ongoing audits.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
The pet insurance industry is relatively new, and experts say that's partly why there's a low number of policies, but it is growing.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says low temperatures on Monday night will be in the 30s across central Minnesota before warming to the 40s and 50s on Tuesday.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says to expect a mix of clouds and sun throughout the week.
Cooler air will move into the Twin Cities overnight Tuesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says today will be partly cloudy and breezy with highs in the mid 60s.
The outer edges of the Twin Cities are booming with new places to live. In this Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains which suburbs are growing the most and how they're preparing for the future.
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in finding those responsible for throwing large rocks and vehicle oil off an Interstate 35 overpass near Rush City. Ashley Grams spoke to two teens who said a rock on the road in the area wrecked their car.
The Minnesota Senate on Monday passed the strongest measures the state has ever seen while sharing opinions just as powerful. The bill would ban semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines, along with other measures designed to prevent mass shootings. The legislation now faces a big hurdle in the evenly divided House. Ubah Ali shares what may happen next.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says low temperatures on Monday night will be in the 30s across central Minnesota before warming to the 40s and 50s on Tuesday.
The average price for a gallon of gas on Monday was $4.05. That's an increase of nearly 50 cents over last month. Besides filling up your car, you'll probably need to fill up your mower soon, too. In this Price Check, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows it's a big cut for people who landscape for a living.