Indigenous prayer ceremony held to honor Alex Pretti
Four days after the killing of Alex Pretti, an Indigenous prayer ceremony is being held in his honor. Those four days represent the time believed to be needed for a spirit to transition.
How is wind chill calculated?
It might be hard to believe, but it's gotten warmer outside over the past few days. The temperature is creeping above zero during the day, but the wind chill remains dangerously low. So, how is wind chill calculated?
Here are the rules and data for Minnesota permit to carry
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
Immigration expert urges families to prepare after boy detained by ICE
An expert on immigration wants families seeking asylum in the U.S. to prepare themselves after a 5-year-old boy and his father, who are going through the process, were taken in Columbia Heights on Tuesday.
Here's what your body does to handle extreme cold
It's a saying Minnesotans and Wisconsinites know well: "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." The problem is that even proper clothing might not be enough to withstand the bitter chill headed for the bold north.
What changed about the CDC's childhood vaccine recommendations?
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
Donations pour in after Circle Pines restaurant employee with work visa detained by ICE
What started as an average night for Pancho's Taqueria and Mexican Cafe in Circle Pines, Minnesota, turned into a traumatic memory.
What is domestic terrorism?
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
Community members distributing free, 3D-printed ICE alert whistles
If you've been in the Twin Cities these past few months, there's a good chance you've heard the high-pitched tone of little plastic whistles used by protestors to alert others when federal agents are conducting a raid.
What is ICE allowed to do at private businesses?
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
Experts analyze new video of fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Cellphone video taken by the ICE agent involved in Wednesday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis of Renee Good shows a different view of the incident and the moments leading up to it. WCCO spoke with a use-of-force expert and a defense attorney, who both analyzed the video.
Angie Craig, Tom Emmer spar on House floor over ICE shooting
Rep. Angie Craig told WCCO she wanted to address what she saw as Rep. Tom Emmer's lack of standing up for Minnesotans.
Why are so many businesses going cashless?
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
How many kids in Minnesota play hockey?
From the frozen ponds and lakes to the packed indoor rinks serving as community hubs, hockey is uniquely celebrated and cherished in Minnesota like no other state in the country.
What happens if Sen. Amy Klobuchar runs for Minnesota governor?
As quickly as news broke that Gov. Tim Walz is no longer seeking a third term, so too did the speculation on whether a certain Democrat — Sen. Amy Klobuchar — might turn her attention toward running for his seat.