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On Monday, Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau introduced President Barack Obama. But on Tuesday, the chief said she was doing something more important -- kicking off a two-day training session to improve the way officers do their jobs.
Two days before President Barack Obama's first trip outside Washington to promote his gun-control proposals, the White House tried to settle a brewing mystery when it released a photo to back his claim to be a skeet shooter.
A former head of the Minneapolis FBI office sent federal lawmakers a letter Thursday sharply criticizing President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Minnesota prosecutors said Thursday that they need more power to charge violent felons with gun crimes.
It can be a long process, and it's far more complicated than most of us realize.
President Barack Obama has chosen longtime trusted adviser and national security expert Denis McDonough as his fifth chief of staff.
A handwritten note from President Barack Obama will be buried in a time capsule in Ely, not to surface for 50 years. The president's two-page letter on White House stationery will be encased in a wall at Vermillion Community College.
The federal government has given Minnesota a $39 million grant to continue developing the health insurance exchange that's a major part of the Obama administration's health care overhaul.
Parents who lost children in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre listened to President Barack Obama's proposals Wednesday as he asked Congress for a new, stronger assault weapons ban.
We learned in grade school that Congress makes the laws. But President Barack Obama has hinted that he is willing to go around lawmakers in order to change the gun laws after the Newtown, Conn., school shooting.
Make Jan. 21, 2013 a day to remember.
It doesn't seem to be quite the deal that any politician in Washington wanted, but Congress and President Barack Obama did manage to steer the country away from the fiscal cliff.
Here's a recap of the biggest news stories of 2012 -- a list including tragic crimes, political victories, natural disasters and scientific achievements.
Count Howard Bicker among those taking careful stock of the sputtering fiscal cliff talks in Washington.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rick Stanek says he raised the issue of untreated mental illness in a meeting with Vice President Joe Biden on curbing gun violence.
President Barack Obama is ramping up efforts to force Congress to make a deal.
WCCO-TV's Frank Vascellaro is going to Washington to talk one-on-one with President Obama Thursday.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and six other governors meet Tuesday with President Barack Obama to discuss the fallout of Washington's search for a long-term debt fix.
A bipartisan group of governors says they sought assurances from President Barack Obama that any cuts in spending to address the looming "fiscal cliff" would not shift the financial burden onto states.
A group of U.S. senators will ask President Barack Obama for an emergency declaration in an effort to keep barges moving on the drought-riddled Mississippi River, a spokesman for Sen. Claire McCaskill told The Associated Press Tuesday.
Ah, Thanksgiving. A little turkey, some cranberry mold, maybe apple pie with ice cream, some football on TV. Getting together with the cousins. Catching up beside the fire. Togetherness.
St. John's University football coach John Gagliardi is winning praise in retirement from the White House.
So just what is this "fiscal cliff" that has the financial markets rattled and economists and policymakers alike in a tizzy over the potential for sending the economy into another tailspin?
We know now that many voters were motivated by the marriage amendment, but it was not restricted to only one party.
President Barack Obama's re-election is forcing the hand of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who had stopped all efforts to implement the federal health care reform law in the hopes that Republicans would take over in Washington.
Caitlin Clark had 27 points and nine assists while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
A viral Facebook Marketplace post of a hearse steeped in Minnesota Gophers' history has brought two strangers together.
The Plymouth, Minnesota, City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock, joining several Twin Cities metro suburbs that have pushed back on the technology over privacy and transparency concerns.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide for his role in a fatal hit-and-run over the weekend, according to court documents filed on Monday.
A viral Facebook Marketplace post of a hearse steeped in Minnesota Gophers' history has brought two strangers together.
The Plymouth, Minnesota, City Council voted to terminate its contract with Flock, joining several Twin Cities metro suburbs that have pushed back on the technology over privacy and transparency concerns.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide for his role in a fatal hit-and-run over the weekend, according to court documents filed on Monday.
A beaver dam near one of Scandia's most historic sites is raising concerns about what higher water levels could mean for buildings that have stood for more than 150 years.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the world's first and, arguably, most successful televangelist. At his peak, millions watched him. This week, Sheen takes one step closer to sainthood.
The ACLU of Minnesota says the board introduced the resolution without prior notice, and, as a result, the community had no opportunity to object.
A Minnesota girl's legacy lives on inside another woman she never knew.
A man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life following a single-vehicle crash Monday in southeastern Minnesota.
Two young men are dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in a park Monday night in Willmar, Minnesota, according to police.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Could Minneapolis be heading for another rideshare showdown? Some city council members are pushing for changes to a driverless taxi service already operating in other states. Ubah Ali joins us with the potential roadblocks for Waymo in Minnesota's largest city.
Roughly 20 people signed up to speak, including rideshare drivers who see Waymos as a threat to their livelihoods.
The wrenching, heartbreaking testimony echoed through the Congressional hearing room, pulling everyone back to the raw moments of last January when two Minnesotans were killed.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
The wrenching, heartbreaking testimony echoed through the Congressional hearing room, pulling listeners back to the raw moments of January when Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
A 36-year-old Twin Cities man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide for his role in a fatal hit-and-run over the weekend, according to court documents filed on Monday.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Vance Boelter, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what authorities called a politically motivated attack, is due back in court later this month.
Officials south of the Twin Cities say they're investigating anonymous threats at Lakeville South High School and Lakeville North High School Tuesday.
Two young men are dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in a park Monday night in Willmar, Minnesota, according to police.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
John Malkovich took the Volpi Cup at Venice this month for Martin McDonagh's CIA drama. Minnesota audiences get it Oct. 15, three weeks before it reaches theaters.
Caitlin Clark had 27 points and nine assists while Kelsey Mitchell added 20 points to her WNBA single-season scoring record as the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 96-77.
Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles will not play in Tuesday night's game at Indiana because of a left calf injury.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
The leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
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 leaves have been changing, the temperature has been dropping, and the pumpkin flavored coffee drinks are flowing.
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 tomorrow looks like another fine fall day.
The temperatures are really starting to feel like fall, and there’s a frost advisory in northern Minnesota.
Temperatures are slightly below average, and it's starting to feel like fall.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow looks like another fine fall day.
Fall officially arrived just a few hours ago, even though it's felt like a change of seasons for several days and nights now. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how the Earth's relationship to the sun reached a unique turning point today.
A viral Facebook Marketplace post brought two strangers together over a hearse steeped in Gopher history. Photojournalist Nick Boeke and Ren Clayton explain how a new owner is ready to keep the memories rolling.
Could Minneapolis be heading for another rideshare showdown? Some city council members are pushing for changes to a driverless taxi service already operating in other states. Ubah Ali joins us with the potential roadblocks for Waymo in Minnesota's largest city.
Cornered for a crime he did not commit after Flock cameras flagged police. Now, the cops who followed that high-tech trail could lose access to the tool. It's up for debate right now in Plymouth. Ashley Grams is there.