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Authorities say 45-year-old Brian Short shot his wife and three children on Sept. 10 before turning the gun on himself. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner says Short died of a self-inflicted shotgun wound and killed the other members of his family inside their Greenwood home on Lake Minnetonka.
The funeral for the Short family will be held Sunday, and a fund has been set up to help the family with costs.
Soccer fans have the chance to be a part of something big that we are working on here at WCCO. We are collecting signatures in our "More Than Names" campaign as one way to thank Minnesota military members and their families.
This weekend is the 8th annual Homes By Architects Tour in Minnesota. It features 20 new and remodeled homes all over the metro. You can see firsthand how working with an architect can transform an ordinary living space.
Every Saturday, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he visits Eastside Eat & Drink and muddles, strains and stirs like a pro.
Anyone who has ever paddled through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness knows just how fortunate we are to have it in our backyard. A couple of adventurers from Grand Marais know that too, and they are about to spend an entire year exploring the BWCA's woods and waters.
The recipe below comes from Deschutes Brewery, which is setting up a one-day pub Friday in downtown Minneapolis. The Oregon-based brewery will be pouring beers from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. from 40 taps.
Explore Downtown Living is taking place Sept. 19-20 downtown Minneapolis. This is an event and opportunity for anyone looking or thinking about relocating downtown to visit nearly 25 properties all in one weekend.
Patty Schoff teaches students with special needs at ABC Junior Achievement in Andover. Her ability to have a lasting impact on their lives well after graduation is what makes her this week's Excellent Educator.
Bowmore Whisky is an amazing find for any collector, and two very special bottles will be up for bid for the first time in the U.S. this weekend.
Right now 16 Twin Cities college students are paddling down the Mississippi towards Winona, Minnesota, and that is merely the beginning.
Once again, a toddler is fighting for his life after an alleged beating at the hands of an adult. Braydon Decker was discovered unresponsive Tuesday afternoon in Monticello and rushed to the local hospital with a traumatic brain injury.
New U.S. Census data reveals the median household income for whites and Asians in Minnesota is twice that of African American households. The numbers show the median income for Minnesota's black households dropped nearly 15 percent, or about $4,500 in one year.
It is the burger many Twin Cities chefs look at as the local burger by which all others are compared: the Parlour Bar burger. The Parlour Burger is a monster, with two 5-ounce patties of brisket, ribeye, chuck roll and butter.
Feelin' funky? Then head to Minneapolis' Parkway Theater! Ty Stone's "James Brown Experience" complete with a 12-piece band and go-go dancers takes place at Pepito's Parkway Theater on Saturday, Sep. 19.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert Tuesday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, as the state is again dealing with the one-two punch of northern wildfires and a dangerous heat wave.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
The Mall of America in Bloomington is likely the most complicated place in the state to keep cool. WCCO got an exclusive look at the cooling system on the site's roof.
It may not be the first sport you think of, but cheerleading is definitely a sport. There are an estimated 4.5 million participants across 70 countries, with most in the U.S., where the sport originated.
Firefighters are working to put out a blaze at a church in Rosemount, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert Tuesday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, as the state is again dealing with the one-two punch of northern wildfires and a dangerous heat wave.
The 62-year-old St. Cloud woman was booked into the Wright County Jail Monday for probable cause leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, the sheriff's office said. She has not been formally charged as of Tuesday morning.
Wildfires raging in northern Minnesota prompted evacuation orders Tuesday morning for some residents of Lake County.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Four people were killed in a three-vehicle crash in central Minnesota Monday afternoon, according to the state patrol.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
A former Wisconsin judge will soon learn her sentence for felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Minnesota seniors living in assisted living communities and nursing homes will soon be able to enjoy a glass of wine or beer at resident happy hours without facilities navigating liquor licensing hurdles.
Happy hour is getting a little happier for Minnesota seniors.
Just days after his sudden death, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister is set to be sworn in on Capitol Hill.
The top prosecutors of Minnesota and Hennepin County say federal investigators are now sharing evidence in connection to the shootings by immigration agents in the state amid Operation Metro Surge earlier this year in Minneapolis, including Renee Good's SUV.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
The 62-year-old St. Cloud woman was booked into the Wright County Jail Monday for probable cause leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, the sheriff's office said. She has not been formally charged as of Tuesday morning.
A man labeled by the Department of Justice as the 78th person charged in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, according to a court document filed in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota on Monday.
The top prosecutors of Minnesota and Hennepin County say federal investigators are now sharing evidence in connection to the shootings by immigration agents in the state amid Operation Metro Surge earlier this year in Minneapolis, including Renee Good's SUV.
The Minnesota State Patrol and the Eagan Police Department responded to a report of a road rage incident on northbound Interstate 35E near Deerwood Drive around 5:16 p.m., according to Eagan police.
Two people were injured when they jumped from a moving trailer after the pickup truck it was attached to was stolen Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert Tuesday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, as the state is again dealing with the one-two punch of northern wildfires and a dangerous heat wave.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Suni Lee is making a run at a third Olympics.
Ball, who won Rookie of the Year over Anthony Edwards after the 2020-2021 season, averaged 20.1 points and 7.1 assists last season. President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly called him "a real point guard, which is — they're hard to find."
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 37 points, rookie Olivia Miles had a career-high 33 and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 104-100 on Monday night for their third straight victory.
It may not be the first sport you think of, but cheerleading is definitely a sport. There are an estimated 4.5 million participants across 70 countries, with most in the U.S., where the sport originated.
Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last nine series heading into the All-Star break.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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 Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert Tuesday for much of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, as the state is again dealing with the one-two punch of northern wildfires and a dangerous heat wave.
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.
An extreme heat warning remains in place through Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he thinks we're on the front end of what's going to be a pretty long summer on the wildfire front.
The extreme heat warning extends through Thursday with highs in the upper 90s.
An extreme heat warning remains in place through Thursday.
A new era for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Their two new players, LaMelo Ball and Josh Green, met with the media for the first time.
Happy hour is getting a little happier for Minnesota seniors.
We’ve learned the names of the three people who died in a pontoon crash on Lake Pepin Saturday night.
The Minnesota State Patrol said that four people died in a car crash in Princeton Township.