VP Harris speaks at Tyre Nichols' funeral: "We mourn with you"
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
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Ceremony held for Tyre Nichols at site of final MLK speech
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promised land" on the horizon. Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
Daunte Wright's Family, Activists Decry Kim Potter's Sentence As 'Injustice'
Many felt the traffic stop was the result of racial profiling and shouldn't have happened. The shooting, which occurred as Derek Chauvin was on trial in Minneapolis on murder charges in George Floyd's killing, sparked several days of demonstrations outside the Brooklyn Center police station marked by tear gas and clashes between protesters and police.
'Amir Was All About Changing The World': Family, Attorney Ben Crump Condemn Shooting Death Of Amir Locke
The family of 22-year-old Amir Locke, the Black man fatally shot by Minneapolis police, spoke publicly for the first time Friday, condemning the search warrant which ultimately resulted in their son's death.
'We Cannot Let This Be A Tragic, Lost Opportunity': Ben Crump Urges Lawmakers Not To Give Up On George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
Following the collapse of bipartisan police reform talks in Congress on Wednesday, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, said that his clients are extremely disappointed and urged Democratic senators to bring the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to a floor vote.
Leneal Frazier's Family Calls For Justice After Deadly Crash With Minneapolis Police Squad Car
Family and friends gathered Monday to remember Leneal Frazier, the innocent man who was killed in a crash with a Minneapolis police squad car on July 6.
Memorial Service To Be Held Monday For Leneal Frazier, Relatives Of George Floyd To Speak
A public memorial service will be held Monday for Leneal Frazier, the innocent driver killed earlier this month in a crash with a Minneapolis police officer who was chasing a robbery suspect.
Ben Crump Retained To Represent Family Of Leneal Frazier
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump announced on Thursday that he has been retained to represent the family of Leneal Frazier.
Attorney Ben Crump Calls For Federal Conviction For Derek Chauvin
The Rev. Al Sharpton said that if Chauvin is convicted federally, the federal sentence could run consecutively, giving Chauvin more time in prison.
'I Don't Care To Hear From Him At All,' George Floyd's Cousin Says Derek Chauvin Should Get 30 Year Sentence
George Floyd's cousin Shareeduh Tate said she and the Floyd family hope Derek Chauvin receives the maximum prison time amid his sentencing on Friday.
Guard For CNN News Crew Sues Minnesota State Patrol For Arrest During George Floyd Protests
Ben Crump, the attorney for the families of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of a Black man who was arrested during last year's unrest while working security for a CNN news crew.
George Floyd Remembrance Rally Held Ahead Of 1st Anniversary Of Murder
Members of George Floyd's family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and citizens in Minneapolis on Sunday for a march that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd's death.
Ben Crump, 'Black America's Attorney General,' Seems To Be Everywhere
In less than a decade, the Florida-based attorney has become the voice for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd -- Black people whose deaths at the hands of police and vigilantes sparked a movement.
'We Usually Never Get Justice': Family Of George Floyd Reacts After Derek Chauvin Found Guilty
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts in George Floyd's death. According to a pool report, George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, was praying in the courtroom before the verdict was read.
'He Was Our Angel': Families Of Daunte Wright, George Floyd Gather In Solidarity
The family of George Floyd left the courtroom to stand in solidarity, extending their hands to a family mourning Wright's loss.
As They Prepare For Autopsy Photos In Court, George Floyd Family Offers Public Prayer
During the lunch hour, the family -- along with their attorneys and spiritual leader Rev. Al Sharpton -- walked out of the courtroom and outside to pray.
Floyd Family Attorney: 'Overdose Of Excessive Force And Racism' By MPD Killed George Floyd
George Floyd's family, along with civil rights attorney Ben Crump gathered outside of the Family Justice Center in downtown Minneapolis following a nearly four-hour pre-trial hearing.
Jacob Blake Speaks To Public For First Time Since He Was Shot By Police Officer
Jacob Blake has spoken publicly for the first time since a Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer shot him seven times in the back, saying he's in constant pain from the shooting, which doctors fear will leave him paralyzed from the waist down.
George Floyd Family's Lawyer To File Civil Suit Against Minneapolis
The lawyer representing the family of George Floyd says he will sue the city of Minneapolis.
Attorney For George Floyd's Family Appeals To U.N. To Intervene In Case
Ben Crump, the attorney for the family of George Floyd, has appealed to the United Nations to intervene in the case, calling for all four officers involved in his death to be charged with first-degree murder.
George Floyd's Son, Quincy Mason, Arrives At Vigil At 38th And Chicago In South Minneapolis
Ben Crump called the loss of George critical but all too common listing a name of victims who've died in the hands of police, including Jamar Clark and Philando Castile.
Family Demands Charges Against 4 Officers In Floyd's Death
George Floyd's family on Wednesday demanded the arrest of all four police officers involved in his death, as they visited a makeshift shrine at the Minneapolis street corner where the black man died after a white officer pressed a knee on his neck as he pleaded for air.
2 Autopsies Released In George Floyd's Death, From Hennepin County And Independent Group
The doctors who completed the independent autopsy say they recognize toxicology reports and other medical information are needed for a final report.
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Verdict reached in trial of Julissa Thaler, accused of killing 6-year-old son Eli Hart
The mother who is accused of fatally shooting her 6-year-old son was indicted by a grand jury on Friday and was charged with one count each of first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
Fire damages residence hall room at University of Northwestern
The Roseville Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched shortly after 10:30 p.m. to the University of Northwestern residence hall on Eagle Drive.
Bail $300K for former "Dances With Wolves" actor in sex case
A judge on Wednesday set bail at $300,000 for a former "Dances With Wolves" actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls.
Earnest or playful, that Valentine's card has a history
It was Valentine's Day 1917 in the Minnesota farming village of Lewiston, and Fred Roth — a fourth grader — seems to have come up with just the way to express his love for his sweetheart, Louise Wirt. He gave her a card.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey's 2023-2024 priorities: Affordable housing, police reform, climate action
The plan includes such touch points as affordable housing, addressing the homelessness crisis, taking climate action, bolstering community safety, police reform, economic inclusion, and "good governance."
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Verdict reached in trial of Julissa Thaler, accused of killing 6-year-old son Eli Hart
The mother who is accused of fatally shooting her 6-year-old son was indicted by a grand jury on Friday and was charged with one count each of first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
Fire damages residence hall room at University of Northwestern
The Roseville Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched shortly after 10:30 p.m. to the University of Northwestern residence hall on Eagle Drive.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey's 2023-2024 priorities: Affordable housing, police reform, climate action
The plan includes such touch points as affordable housing, addressing the homelessness crisis, taking climate action, bolstering community safety, police reform, economic inclusion, and "good governance."
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
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MnDOT's 2023 "Name a Snowplow" contest winners: Blizzo, Han Snowlo, and more
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest.
56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
An unrelated call for help led to a major rescue mission last month.
4-year-old boy given award for helping save his mother's life during a medical emergency
The Sherburne County Sheriff bestowed an award to a 4-year-old boy for saving his mother's life during a medical emergency.
Woman found dead in Waite Park identified as Andrea Cottew, 52
According to authorities, the death happened along Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park.
Gov. Walz signs "100 Percent by 2040" energy bill into law
The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb climate change, but opponents argue it's too costly and unreliable.
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River Falls woman injured after losing control, overturning vehicle
A woman is in the hospital after losing control of her vehicle early Wednesday morning in western Wisconsin.
President Biden makes Wisconsin 1st stop after State of the Union
President Joe Biden on Wednesday was headed to Wisconsin, a battleground state he won by the slimmest of margins in 2020, to press his economic message and other themes from his State of the Union address in the window before his next big speech: announcing a possible reelection bid.
The only thing predictable about this winter's ice? Its unpredictability
The high and low temperatures are leading to some really uneven and potentially dangerous ice on Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes.
Wisconsin student's father sues over officer's neck restraint
An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that an off-duty police officer improperly restrained his 12-year-old daughter during a fight in a Wisconsin middle school last year.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices pick sides in race
Whoever controls the court will be in position to rule on issues ranging from whether the state's 1849 abortion ban should remain in effect to whether gerrymandered legislative district maps ought to be redrawn.
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Minneapolis Mayor Frey's 2023-2024 priorities: Affordable housing, police reform, climate action
The plan includes such touch points as affordable housing, addressing the homelessness crisis, taking climate action, bolstering community safety, police reform, economic inclusion, and "good governance."
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Fact check: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address
President Biden's 2023 address was filled with claims about the economy, health insurance and more. CBS News fact checked some of his statements.
Santos, Romney have tense exchange before State of the Union
Romney said he told Santos that he didn't belong in Congress.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
Justin Jefferson is top-selling football jersey at Minn. Lids; Adam Thielen tops in N.D.
Somewhat surprisingly, Wisconsin's top-selling individual jersey wasn't that of a Green Bay Packer. Instead, the Chicago Bears' Justin Fields took that honor.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Arcade Arena at Rosedale offers offers thrill of interactive, team-building games
Video games have come along way since "Pong" and "Pac-Man." The technology is moving so rapidly that you can now step inside an arcade game.
From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, how does Minnesota pull in the biggest musical acts?
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at how the artists choose to come here, and what happens backstage when they get here.
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Verdict reached in trial of Julissa Thaler, accused of killing 6-year-old son Eli Hart
The mother who is accused of fatally shooting her 6-year-old son was indicted by a grand jury on Friday and was charged with one count each of first-degree murder and second-degree murder.
Bail $300K for former "Dances With Wolves" actor in sex case
A judge on Wednesday set bail at $300,000 for a former "Dances With Wolves" actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls.
Charges: Bank employee Kazeem Adelekan defrauded elderly victims out of more than $40K
A 34-year-old Coon Rapids man faces a felony charge accusing him of stealing nearly $45,000 from elderly victims while working as a bank employee.
Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
Suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft says he'll do it again if released, docs allege
Davion Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there.
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MDH: Minnesota is first US state to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota health officials announced Wednesday that the state is the first to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
YMCA adds free acupuncture services at 2 Twin Cities locations, no membership needed
In this holistic, ancient Chinese practice, an acupuncturist places dozens of thin needles into different points of each person's body to help them heal.
Shortage of home care nurses keeping babies from going home with their parents
Jamie has been thriving thanks to a tracheotomy that's helping his breathing and development. In fact, he's been ready to go home since September.
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Bail $300K for former "Dances With Wolves" actor in sex case
A judge on Wednesday set bail at $300,000 for a former "Dances With Wolves" actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls.
Duran Duran, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & CHIC to play at state fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its first Grandstand performance for 2023.
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" to reflect on best ads of the last 4+ years
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" will allow fans to vote on their favorite ads of the last 40+ years.
"Dances With Wolves" actor charged in sex abuse case
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
Fleetwood Mac may be "done," Mick Fleetwood says
Mick Fleetwood says the band's future is "sort of unthinkable" in the wake of former bandmate Christine McVie's death.
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Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
Justin Jefferson is top-selling football jersey at Minn. Lids; Adam Thielen tops in N.D.
Somewhat surprisingly, Wisconsin's top-selling individual jersey wasn't that of a Green Bay Packer. Instead, the Chicago Bears' Justin Fields took that honor.
NFL world reacts to Vikings' hiring of DC Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings' recent hiring of Brian Flores as the team's new defensive coordinator has generated plenty of reaction from the NFL world.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
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Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 3)
Major Rick Palaia, with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, provided a law enforcement perspective on fentanyl overdoses and lifesaving success of narcan.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 2)
A new federal law now allows anyone with a license to prescribe a lifesaving drug -- buprenorphine, also know as suboxone. Murphy spoke with addiction specialist Dr. Charles Reznikoff, with Hennepin Healthcare, about suboxone and whether the testing strips in any way encourage drug use.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 1)
Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips, where a drug user can test a substance to see if it contains fentanyl. Murphy also examined the questions and concerns some people have about the testing strips.
Ramsey County Medical Examiner's 34 years of work now under question
Seventy-one autopsies in murder cases are under review because the Ramsey County Medical Examiner's work has come under question.
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California surfer now hangs 10 on frosty Lake Superior
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
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How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Why do some people have great voices, and others don't?
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
How much first aid should we know? And are classes necessary?
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says Wednesday is going to be a very mild, very sunny day.
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report
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Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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Reg Chapman, Tom Aviles navigate a Norwegian co-op
Reg Chapman and photographer Tom Aviles are in Norway with the Minnesota National Guard troops who are learning how to survive in extreme conditions. But they also took a stop at the local co-op.
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NEXT Weather: Noon report
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Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
Minnesota nonprofits say earthquake victims need blankets, food, medicine
More than 11,000 people are confirmed dead following this week's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Officials say Wednesday could be the last favorable day for rescuing any survivors from the rubble.