A look at Minnesota's long, nation-changing history of protest
Over the past few weeks, Minnesotans of all ages have been exercising their First Amendment right to protest. One of those protesters is 85-year-old Olaf Brekke.
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Over the past few weeks, Minnesotans of all ages have been exercising their First Amendment right to protest. One of those protesters is 85-year-old Olaf Brekke.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is investigating three ICE shootings — including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti — without federal assistance.
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to give detained immigrants in Minnesota quick, private access to lawyers.
At the two memorial sites, marked with flowers, framed photographs and handwritten notes, the mood was more reflective than celebratory.
Jennifer Mayerle takes a look at the transcripts of 911 calls from the day Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
At the memorial of Alex Pretti are bouquets of flowers and hundreds of handwritten notes roped off by red ribbons. People continue to stop by a pay their respects to him, and just a few blocks away, to Renee Good.
United Nations experts say the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis last month may have violated international human rights laws, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Attorneys are hoping new filings in court could compel federal judges to order better access to immigrants held at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis — and better conditions for them.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying Wednesday on Capitol Hill about the ICE surge in Minnesota and other topics.
At least two dozen U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020, and their documented wrongdoing includes patterns of physical and sexual abuse, corruption and other abuses of authority, a review by The Associated Press found.
There might be a plan to purchase thousands more body cameras for federal agents, but most officers right now do not have them. That's one among many takeaways at a pivotal hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday where lawmakers grilled the heads of ICE and Border Patrol about Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the ongoing Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement actions in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota to last "days, not weeks and months."
The leaders of three major immigration agencies are testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday for the first time since the administration's recent crackdown in Minneapolis.
January is typically a slow month at Frontiersman Sports, but employees at the St. Louis Park, Minnesota, gun shop said sales spiked 30% above normal for the month.
Teenage brothers born in Minneapolis and now living in Chicago documented federal immigration agents in both cities for months.
The shooting death of Alex Pretti has scrambled the debate on gun rights, with the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and the NRA immediately denouncing initial administration statements blaming Pretti for carrying a gun, which he had a legal permit to carry. 408,000 Minnesotans have permits to carry and there are some reports that applications for permits have increased since Pretti's death.
Documents from the Minneapolis Police Department and Minneapolis Fire Department shared with WCCO on Friday reveal some of what happened in the moments after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
The family of Alex Pretti remains hopeful state and federal investigators can work together to investigate his death at the hands of federal agents nearly two weeks ago.
What does community safety look like with thousands of federal agents on Minneapolis streets? WCCO sat down with Todd Barnette, the city's community safety commissioner, to hear how the city is handling the surge of federal agents.
The Democratic members of a U.S. House committee have released the findings of a report examining last month's fatal shootings in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
According to the Police Executive Research Firm, 82% of police departments in the United States equip officers with body cameras. That number comes from 2023, meaning it could be even higher by now.
The Associated Press reports one of its photographers witnessed several federal agents arresting a car full of activists at gunpoint Tuesday morning in south Minneapolis. None of the agents were wearing body cameras.
More prosecutors are leaving the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota during a time of continued turmoil over the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement in the state and recent shootings of civilians by federal agents.
Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles Tuesday in Minneapolis.
Many Minnesota-based athletes at the Winter Olympics this week have more on their minds than sports.
Twenty-one-year-old Nathan Edberg was last seen in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 1999. Lead Investigator Miles Kensler has been on the case for 10 years.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face trying to balance economic opportunity with environmental impacts.
Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Twenty-one-year-old Nathan Edberg was last seen in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in 1999. Lead Investigator Miles Kensler has been on the case for 10 years.
Charges say police arrested the suspect, who told investigators he punched the victim after he would not let him into the elevator.
Lt. Ryan Kelly with the Minneapolis Police Department won the honor for his "bravery, leadership, and selfless service" on Aug. 27, 2025.
Joel Casas-Santiago was arrested and charged last July after authorities seized nearly 900 pounds of meth from two vehicles in St. Paul.
It's part of a $300 million investment they hope will give the county and capital city a big boost.
Kale Misegades averaged a 36 point double-double this season as his Henning Hornets went undefeated until the state semifinal, where they got upset in overtime to the eventual state champs.
"I lost six of my battle buddies who were sitting pretty close to me and that's a struggle within itself. The invisible wounds are hard to heal," Sgt. Cory Hicks said.
Mitchell Bechtold, who is pastor for four churches in the area, has now filmed more than 40 churches across central Minnesota, with many still ahead.
The National Weather Service confirms three tornados hit southern Minnesota Monday night in Amboy, Matawan and Elmore.
A woman was killed and several other people were injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday evening, according to authorities.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
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.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, growing its liberal majority.
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.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face trying to balance economic opportunity with environmental impacts.
It's an issue playing out in communities across Minnesota. The sometimes heated debate over data centers. Lawmakers took up the issue Tuesday, considering the challenges city and county leaders face in balancing economic opportunity with environmental impact. Ubah Ali heard about new guardrails in that meeting.
At a time when budgets are tight, dueling proposals at the Minnesota Capitol could put money back in your pocket.
At a time when budgets are tight, dueling proposals at the state capitol could put money back in your pocket.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales officially submitted their resignation letters to the House clerk on Tuesday.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Charges say police arrested the suspect, who told investigators he punched the victim after he would not let him into the elevator.
Joel Casas-Santiago was arrested and charged last July after authorities seized nearly 900 pounds of meth from two vehicles in St. Paul.
A woman who had a revoked license was charged Monday in connection to a fatal head-on crash on an Eden Prairie, Minnesota, highway over the weekend.
Amarie Alowonle, 19, was shot and killed during a gathering at a Robbinsdale park last May. Her family is pushing for answers since that time.
Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez claimed she was "brutally assaulted by multiple people" for filming and reporting on Saturday's protest.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through.
With a billion in Medicaid cuts, Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that serves people with or without insurance, will likely close if state lawmakers don't act.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
A Burnsville, Minnesota, woman who was supposed to have an ovarian cyst removed but was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents days before her surgery is living in severe pain, according to her lawyer.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Hunter Haight got his first career goal and rookie Jesper Wallstedt auditioned for action in the playoffs with 35 saves as the Minnesota Wild finished their regular season by beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
For the third time in four years, the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs.
Nick Foligno, Michael McCarron and Danila Yurov scored for the Minnesota Wild in Monday night's 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
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.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be dry with highs in the upper 60s.
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 Chris Shaffer says the next two days will be dry with highs climbing into the 70s.
Temps could climb into the 70s by Thursday before another severe weather threat to cap off the week.
Midweek temps will reach into the 70s, and it’ll stay dry before another severe weather threat on Friday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be dry with highs in the upper 60s.
If it's not water, Americans are most likely sipping a cup of coffee. It's not just the energy boost that keeps people coming back. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains what's actually in the cup that could benefit your health.
The lawsuit claims the owners defaulted on their mortgage, and owe the bank more than $40 million.
Lieutenant Ryan Kelly says his training kicked-in as he arrived at Annunciation Catholic School last summer.
Investigators just put out this new, age-progressed photo of Nathan Edberg. Tuesday marks 27 years since he was last seen in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Ashley Grams spoke with Edberg's mother and the lead investigator.