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Minneapolis police say they're investigating a "suspicious death" after a woman's body was discovered inside a vehicle Tuesday morning.
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Minneapolis police say they're investigating a "suspicious death" after a woman's body was discovered inside a vehicle Tuesday morning.
A 32-year-old man is facing multiple assault charges after he allegedly pointed a handgun at two St. Paul police officers, resulting in him being shot on Sunday.
Teenaged thieves have driven Kia and Hyundai owners downright crazy. Now, a new settlement is ordering those companies to fix it for everyone, for free. But for one woman whose had her car stolen a half-dozen times, it's too little too late. Ashley Grams has the story.
Car thieves aren't waiting for the sun to rise in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, and neither are the police.
The incident prompted a large police presence in south Minneapolis near West 29th Street and Aldrich Avenue South.
The thefts happened in and around the Morningside and Chowen Park neighborhoods, the city's police department said, with the suspects smashing car windows to take valuables and garage door openers.
Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.
Law enforcement in south-central Minnesota are searching for at least three people involved in the theft of a pick-up truck and the attempted theft of an ATM machine.
A troubling incident unfolding on the streets of Minneapolis resulted in the discovery of dangerous drugs and an infant in need of help.
A 4-year-old is reunited with their mother Friday after a vehicle the child was inside was stolen in South Minneapolis.
A 32-year-old St. Paul man is accused of fleeing law enforcement and crashing a vehicle into a tree, killing his girlfriend of five years, who was in the passenger seat.
A man who allegedly stole a vehicle in St. Paul was found and taken into custody thanks to a pair of AirPods.
A stolen ride was on a community's radar well before it hit high speeds. Our Ubah Ali talked to the SUV's owner and shows us the damage done.
Thieves capture radio signals from your key fob by using a device that grabs that fob's signal, even from long distances. That signal can be stored and re-used.
A Minneapolis man is asking how thieves took his car from inside his apartment garage while he had the key. Our Jason Rantala takes a look at what experts say is a growing threat for people with car key fobs.
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Thursday it sentenced a 22-year-old man to nearly six years in prison for violently stealing a Minnetonka family's vehicle.
The Inver Grove Heights Police Department says an officer was hurt in its parking lot early Sunday morning by a wanted man who came to pick up a friend freshly arrested for driving under the influence.
Three kids under 16 were arrested in the west metro after leading police on a chase in a stolen luxury car Tuesday morning.
Three children under 16 were arrested in the west metro after leading police on a chase in a stolen luxury car Tuesday morning.
Police in the north metro say an attempted traffic stop of a stolen car filled with children led to a standoff in a wooded area early Wednesday.
Moriarty mentioned several times the biggest challenge is how young some of the children involved are.
We're reporting on kids stealing cars a couple of times a week. But we're also searching for solutions. Ubah Ali sat down with the county's top prosecutor for a story you'll see only on WCCO.
In the first six months of the year, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says there were more than 4,000 reports of stolen vehicles in the county.
There are new details about a wild video of kids in stolen rides ripping by law enforcement. Thursday, police say they found one of those vehicles, but the case won't make it from the police to prosecutors. As Ubah Ali explains, that's part of the challenge when comes to cracking down on car crimes.
In Hennepin County so far this year, there have been 475 cases of vehicle theft. More than half — 247 — were committed by juveniles.
As the immigration crackdown continues in Minnesota, Nicole Cleland, a resident of Richfield, Minnesota, believes federal agents identified her through facial recognition software.
Renee Good's brothers will be among those who testify at a hearing in Washington D.C. Tuesday afternoon as part of an inquiry into federal agents and their use of force.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, said she ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, but that she was still planning to compete.
Authorities north of the Twin Cities are seeking more families who may have had contact with a man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the man's death.
As the immigration crackdown continues in Minnesota, Nicole Cleland, a resident of Richfield, Minnesota, believes federal agents identified her through facial recognition software.
A federal judge has lifted a temporary restraining order tied to the investigation of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol in Minneapolis.
A man was killed in a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota, Monday night, according to police.
Neighbors created their own method of public safety against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a show of resistance in south Minneapolis.
The ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is poised to take center stage at the State Capitol on Feb. 17 when the Legislature returns.
Authorities north of the Twin Cities are seeking more families who may have had contact with a man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the man's death.
The ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is poised to take center stage at the State Capitol on Feb. 17 when the Legislature returns.
On Monday, WCCO went to Waseca County to see how people there feel about the surge of federal agents in Minnesota.
Two senior citizens were killed in an explosion Saturday evening at a housing complex just south of Duluth International Airport in Hermantown, Minnesota.
A jury has found a Wisconsin man guilty of forging threats against President Donald Trump in an attempt to get a witness against him deported.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
Hundreds of schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin have closed or shifted to virtual learning on Friday amid dangerous cold.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
Minnesota's governor spoke out Sunday afternoon following the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal immigration enforcement agents. "What's the plan, Donald Trump? What is the plan?" Walz said. "Fear, violence and chaos is what you wanted from us, and you clearly underestimated the people of this state and nation."
A marching protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis Friday afternoon happened as a widespread work stoppage across Minnesota, as organizers called for a day of no work, no school and no shopping.
"When you come to our church, you see Muslims, Christians, Catholics, atheists, LGBT community, everybody with one purpose: helping the neighbor, loving your neighbor as yourself," said Pastor Sergio Amezcua
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Renee Good's brothers will be among those who testify at a hearing in Washington D.C. Tuesday afternoon as part of an inquiry into federal agents and their use of force.
The House is set to vote on advancing a funding package to end the partial shutdown. Follow live updates here.
The ongoing federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota is poised to take center stage at the State Capitol on Feb. 17 when the Legislature returns.
On Monday, WCCO went to Waseca County to see how people there feel about the surge of federal agents in Minnesota.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Minnesota is expected to be a hot topic at the State Capitol soon. The Minnesota Legislature returns for the 2026 session on Feb. 17. Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings explains some proposals we might see once they gavel in.
Amid ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, a local company is filling a desperate need for on-demand legal help.
Outside the governor's mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday, demonstrators, including many students and teachers, pleaded for Gov. Tim Walz to enact an immediate eviction moratorium to help families impacted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge.
It's part of broader protests calling on the Minneapolis-based retailer to respond more directly to immigration enforcement.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
For Minister JaNae Bates Imari, Co-executive director of ISAIAH — a progressive, multi-faith non-profit — it's an idea that was set into motion weeks ago.
Authorities north of the Twin Cities are seeking more families who may have had contact with a man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.
A man was killed in a shooting in St. Paul, Minnesota, Monday night, according to police.
A video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis has drawn attention throughout the United States.
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
Exactly a year after a 74-year-old man was found dead in a Hastings, Minnesota, ditch, authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a conviction in his killing.
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the 11 states reporting their first measles cases of 2026.
About 100 Hennepin Healthcare employees are losing their jobs as the system closes or integrates some of its standalone clinics and services.
Recently released federal data shows the rate of improper payment in Minnesota's Medicaid program is far below the national average, the state's Department of Human Services says.
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.
Renowned comedian Dave Chappelle is set to return to the Twin Cities later this month to perform and "show a stand with a community at the center of events that should unite all Americans," show organizers said Monday.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Lindsey Vonn, 41, said she ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, but that she was still planning to compete.
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Grizzlies 137-128 on Monday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30 points and Ty Jerome added 19 for Memphis.
Kirill Kaprizov scored his second goal of the game on a power play at 3:38 of overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night.
Twenty-eight-year-old Margie Freed grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and started cross-country skiing in sixth grade. She only began biathlon training full-time two years ago.
Two Woodbury sisters competed for rival dance teams in college. Now, they're reuniting on the same team as professionals.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 cities were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
The state of Minnesota is vowing to continue the legal battle after it and 12 cities, including St Paul and Minneapolis, were denied a temporary restraining order that would have shut down Operation Metro Surge.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle down effect it could have on consumers.
Northland Arboretum was built half a century ago on top of what was once a city dump. But over time, nature carved its own path with a little help from a Zamboni.
St. James is a smaller town with a main street and a railroad running though. But inside a local building, the main street and the railroad are even smaller.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
With the new $2,600 stipend, DHS said the cost of a single self-deportation is $5,100. That's significantly less than the cost to arrest, detain and deport an undocumented immigrant, which DHS said costs more than $18,000.
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?
Minnesota gun rights are in the spotlight after U.S. Border Patrol agents shot and killed a lawful gun carrier over the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Temperatures are trending up this week, WCCO NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
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.
The Twin Cities will see sunny skies and highs in the teens on Tuesday.
Tuesday will stay cold and dry for most parts of Minnesota.
Tuesday will stay cold and dry for most parts of Minnesota.
Chef and Culinary Director Brent Johnson and General Manager Ben Roulette from the Fair on 4 at the Mall of America came to the WCCO kitchen to cook up some of their new bites.
Spokesperson Dylan Sfire is representing Evereve, and modeling some of the collection.
Dustin Smith, from Wealth Enhancement Group, shares more about the kinds of savings plans, and how to prepare for the future.
Temperatures are trending up this week, WCCO NEXT Weather Meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
Tourists in Rome are now paying some coin to toss a coin in the Trevi fountain.