Man charged with attempted murder for beating woman with table leg on St. Paul light rail platform
After a woman was beaten unconscious by a stranger, the man in charge of keeping transit safe says he's fed up and frustrated.
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After a woman was beaten unconscious by a stranger, the man in charge of keeping transit safe says he's fed up and frustrated.
A 20-year-old man is charged with attempted murder for allegedly beating a woman at random with a table leg on a St. Paul LRT platform during rush hour Tuesday — as several witnesses watched without intervening.
Authorities say a stranger randomly attacked a woman Tuesday morning during rush hour at the Fairview and University LRT station in St. Paul.
Prosecutors charged a man with attempted murder after attacking a stranger on a train platform in St. Paul.
A 46-year-old North Branch, Minnesota, man was sentenced to over 20 years in prison for three separate assaults on young women after DNA technology used in 2023 led to his arrest, the attorney's office said.
Randy Mattews, 28, was sentenced to 39 months in prison for second-degree assault and threats of violence.
Ayub Ali entered a petition to plead guilty to second-degree assault and second-degree riot on Monday, court documents show.
The search is underway for a man who triggered a SWAT operation in Anoka on Friday.
A Minneapolis man accused of killing one person and injuring another while leading police on a high-speed chase following a domestic violence-related standoff has entered a Norgaard plea.
The man was charged on Friday with second-degree criminal sexual conduct and first-degree assault, accoridng to court documents.
A 17-year-old boy and his 45-year-old mother have been charged in a June shooting outside Born's Bar in St. Paul, Minnesota, that injured a woman.
A man police suspected of "touching children" at a Minneapolis park grabbed and fired an officer's gun during his arrest on Tuesday, charges state.
The 19-year-old man who works in downtown Minneapolis hopes the incident is a turning point for the area, which has experienced a surge in violence.
Police are searching for the man who attacked a restaurant worker. The man bit that worker six times. Reg Chapman talked to that teenager in downtown Minneapolis.
A 51-year-old Elk River man is accused of shooting into the Sherburne County Government Center on Saturday and attacking three people in the parking lot.
A planned immigration arrest turned violent in a quiet Bloomington, Minnesota, neighborhood.
A 22-year-old St. Paul man pleaded guilty on Monday to his role in the assault of a woman at his apartment earlier this year, according to court documents.
A man responsible for dozens of 911 calls and complaints from neighbors has been arrested after Hennepin County deputies say he threatened them with a crossbow.
Homeland Security and local law enforcement say a raid in Minneapolis was part of an investigation into a transnational drug trafficking and money laundering operation. But community concerns about immigration arrests created chaos on Lake Street last week. Now, a community activist is facing federal charges for pushback that prosecutors say turned violent.
A California woman, 45, is accused of assaulting a Delta employee on a flight bound for San Francisco from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
A 20-year-old Coon Rapids man faces charges in connection to a shooting at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus that injured two people after a high school graduation ceremony.
The Minneapolis Park Police Department says a man assaulted officers, kicking one in the face, during a confrontation late Saturday night at Cedar Lake.
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a sheriff's deputy in St. Louis County, climbing up a tree, and staying there for four hours.
Court documents are giving us a clearer picture of what happened when a metro hospital went into lockdown yesterday.
Investigators say the incident began when a brother and sister got into an argument over the power of attorney for their mother, a patient at the hospital.
Children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, will be redirected to social services.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Rookie Olivia Miles had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Kayla McBride added 22 points, and the Minnesota Lynx used a big first half to cruise past the Dallas Wings 100-76 for their eighth straight victory.
For more than 25 years, Minnesota hunters and anglers have relied on the same licensing system, but starting Tuesday, they can buy and store licenses digitally through a new app.
The Vikings have a young and inexperienced quarterback and a new quarterback. Both would benefit greatly from as many minicamp reps as possible.
Law enforcement officers arrested a man in south Minneapolis Tuesday evening following an hours-long standoff.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they arrested a suspect Tuesday following a stabbing overnight.
One person was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an intersection in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Monday night, police said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A north Minneapolis middle school principal gave his students something positive to cheer for on Monday after his winning appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" aired nationwide.
On Saturday, the landscape of the park will become part of the art itself during "Prairie Dreams: A Trail of Quilts." Over 120 quilts will be displayed along a trail through the park.
A man drowned in a northern Minnesota lake Sunday while trying to save a dog, officials said.
A suspect in a car theft shot at law enforcement during a chase and standoff in southern Minnesota Monday morning, authorities said.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a ruling Monday that slowed the development of a proposed 500,000-square-foot data center in Faribault.
A man is in the hospital and a 22-year-old suspect is in custody after a shooting in Fosston, Minnesota, on Monday afternoon, police said.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
President Trump was in western Wisconsin Friday afternoon to host a roundtable on farming at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, will be redirected to social services.
Operation Metro Surge pushed some local school districts to the limit. One of them is Fridley Public Schools. At the height of the surge, 463 students were learning virtually. Ninety-one students never returned to class. District officials call it a loss for students, teachers, and funding. Erin Hassanzadeh takes us inside the schools as students say "goodbye" to a year that was unexpectedly challenging.
Vice President JD Vance is now calling on Assistant U.S. Attorney General Colin McDonald to investigate if top Minnesota state officials broke the law in the botched response to the state's fraud crisis.
Vice President JD Vance is now calling on Assistant U.S. Attorney General Colin McDonald to investigate if top Minnesota state officials broke the law in the botched response to the state's fraud crisis.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, will be redirected to social services.
Vice President JD Vance is now calling on Assistant U.S. Attorney General Colin McDonald to investigate if top Minnesota state officials broke the law in the botched response to the state's fraud crisis.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Law enforcement officers arrested a man in south Minneapolis Tuesday evening following an hours-long standoff.
Police in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, say they arrested a suspect Tuesday following a stabbing overnight.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
HCMC in Minneapolis got what they wanted, a large financial boost from lawmakers, and now the leaders of Minnesota's busiest trauma hospital say they'll put their money where their mouths are and get to work restructuring finances.
The studio also incorporates balance and cognitive training to help clients maintain stability and coordination as they age.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Rookie Olivia Miles had 24 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Kayla McBride added 22 points, and the Minnesota Lynx used a big first half to cruise past the Dallas Wings 100-76 for their eighth straight victory.
The Vikings have a young and inexperienced quarterback and a new quarterback. Both would benefit greatly from as many minicamp reps as possible.
The Minnesota Wild signed center Michael McCarron to a six-year, $20 million contract that takes one of their impending free agents off the market after his productive arrival following a midseason trade.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
The best women's golfers in the world will tee it up at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska beginning June 25.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
Milder winters mean more ticks survive to the following spring, and a southern species that can trigger a red meat allergy is now gaining ground in Minnesota as a result.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
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 there is an enhanced risk of severe storms for the Twin Cities tomorrow afternoon.
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 storms moving in from the Dakotas will weaken as they progress but could still bring some heavy rain and gusty winds to the metro.
Storms will roll into the Twin Cities overnight Wednesday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
An air quality alert is in effect until 9 p.m., and some storms could progress towards the metro overnight, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there is an enhanced risk of severe storms for the Twin Cities tomorrow afternoon.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explores Minnesota's history of ozone pollution problems and whether our air quality is getting worse.
Social workers are sounding the alarm about a change in how Minnesota handles crimes committed by kids. Starting Aug. 1, children under 13 cannot face criminal charges in Minnesota. Supporters say it's a needed reform to get kids the help they need. But Ashley Grams learned some counties aren't ready to make the change.
A man is behind bars accused of firing at officers and shooting down a police drone. We're learning he threatened to use explosives during an eight hour stand-off in south Minneapolis. Ubah Ali was there when police finally took him in.
The Vikings have a young and inexperienced quarterback, and a new quarterback. Both would benefit greatly from as many minicamp reps as possible. Ren Clayton has more as the quarterback competition continues to unfold.