Teens' art reflects on the legacy of George Floyd
A new Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibition shares teenagers' perspectives on the murder of George Floyd, explain Anna Dillard and Aurora Penasco Gouin.
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A new Minneapolis Institute of Art exhibition shares teenagers' perspectives on the murder of George Floyd, explain Anna Dillard and Aurora Penasco Gouin.
Lakeville schools have taken down "Black Lives Matter" posters at district facilities and have agreed to a settlement on a lawsuit over the signs, according to the district.
The superintendent of Lakeville schools announced Wednesday that inclusive posters with the message "Black Lives Matter" will remain in place for the time being, until a future poster series is ready.
The superintendent of Lakeville schools has announced that inclusive posters that include the message “Black Lives Matter” will remain in place for now after the school board voted 4 to 3 to remove them.
School officials in Lakeville are planning a vote Tuesday on the use of posters with the term "Black Lives Matter" throughout the school system.
Roughly 3,000 copies of posters utilizing inclusionary language are on the walls of Lakeville school buildings. There are eight variations, but two of them have the term "Black Lives Matter."
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.
A Twin Cities puppeteer has a new career he never imagined. During the pandemic, Ty Chapman tried something new, writing a kids book with a deep purpose.
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
The Duluth NAACP said the girl "refused to change and stood in solidarity for what she believes in."
City officials in West St. Paul are demanding a man remove a colorful Black Lives Matter mural from his fence because it violates code.
Members of Black Lives Matter Minnesota are calling for justice after an arrest Tuesday morning in Little Canada.
The video, which was posted to Facebook earlier, appears to show Minneapolis and Robbinsdale Police officers -- as well as county sheriff's deputies -- involved in an incident.
The death of George Floyd continues to spark conversation about the future of policing.
The group marched from the Hennepin County Government Center to the Minneapolis Police Department precinct downtown.
People are protesting in Louisville, the Twin Cities and across the United States Wednesday after a grand jury announced its decision in the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire Wednesday morning in the Twin Cities where a garage was destroyed and spray painted with the slogans "Biden 2020" and "BLM," short for Black Lives Matter.
A St. Louis Park couple says they refuse to be silent after a disturbing display by a group of teenagers in their yard.
Hundreds gathered on the State Capitol steps Saturday to show their support for law enforcement. Tensions built briefly when counter-protesters showed up.
Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday he has "no regrets" about how the state responded to protests that broke out in Kenosha following the police shooting of Jacob Blake, while a new poll showed no change in attitudes toward Black Lives Matter protests or the presidential race even after the unrest in Wisconsin.
John Thompson wore a "Bob Kroll Must Go" T-shirt as he disparaged Hugo and shouted profanities at neighbors who supported police.
For most people, riding a bicycle 84.6 miles in a single day is a grueling athletic feat. The distance is more than halfway between Minneapolis and Duluth. But it's what a young Black cyclist is doing for 10 days straight to honor Black people killed by police in Minnesota.
By some calculations, more than 15 million Americans have taken part -- decrying racial injustice, reinforcing the message of Black Lives Matter.
A 49-year-old Roseville man is accused of leaving notes threatening violence and arson at the homes of several residents with signs supporting Black Lives Matter and other messages of inclusion.
Tech giant Intel has reportedly asked for a campaign contribution refund from U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn over a social media post about the Black Lives Matter movement.
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Saturday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife, Yvette, were shot in their home, a family spokesperson said on Monday.
The father of 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. has been arrested in connection with his son's death, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
The former Lakeville North and University of Minnesota standout is now in her 10th season in the WNBA.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from the ICU, just over three weeks after he and his wife, Yvette, were shot in their home, a family spokesperson said on Monday.
The father of 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. has been arrested in connection with his son's death, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Barbara Powell is training for a 100-mile trail race in Leadville, Colorado, in August, and while training, she accomplished a personal milestone to fundraise for the race.
Sydney Nelson, assistant manager at Blueberry Fields of Stillwater said recent weather extremes have made it harder for the bushes to produce as they typically do.
Nicole "Nikki" Anderson was last seen leaving her residence in Randolph Township, Minnesota, on July 6, 2024.
At times, the suspect went faster than 100 mph, the sheriff's office said.
Minnesota isn't completely immune to the level of severe flooding that Texas is seeing, which is why it's so important to pay attention to forecasts this summer.
A 13-year-old boy has died after being struck by a firework in northwestern Minnesota on Friday night, according to the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office.
The owners of Rush Point Store posted video of the theft on social media.
Eight people were either rescued by first responders or were able to make it to shore after falling into the Crow River while tubing on Friday morning.
Authorities say a man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon in western Wisconsin.
Two men were killed in a head-on crash in western Wisconsin early Friday morning, authorities said.
As temperatures soar into the 90s this Fourth of July weekend, crowds are expected to descend on the beaches of the St. Croix River in Hudson, Wisconsin. But heat isn't the only concern this weekend.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the state Legislature have reached a deal on a new two-year budget.
For 78 years in St. Paul, neighbors have lined the streets of St. Anthony Park each Independence Day, claiming a patch of grass to take part of Minnesota's longest-running Fourth of July Tradition: Fourth in the Park.
Through each limb and downed power line, organizers visualized one of the city's largest summer events, the 81st annual Water Carnival, happening on time.
George Johnson discovered a century-old Gold Medal Flour ad hidden beneath layers of wood and weather.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Saturday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.
Property taxpayers in Minnesota may soon be on the hook for some spending cuts that Congress just approved. The president's "one big, beautiful bill" cuts $186 billion from SNAP, the food assistance program for low-income people. Caroline Cummings reports on why some local officials worry that could mean higher costs at home.
A federal appeals court has upheld its decision against two Native American tribes challenging North Dakota's redistricting map.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects on Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days.
Minnesotans' home electricity costs could increase by 28% and industrial electricity costs by 46%, according to an analysis by think tank Energy Innovation.
It is the tribe's second such cannabis dispensary. Their first opened in Moorhead in May.
Tesla's Elon Musk says slashing incentives to go electric could be "incredibly destructive."
Two Minnesota Lottery players have cause for celebration after purchasing winning tickets this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Prosecutors on Monday charged a 27-year-old man in the murder of a young woman found dead inside her Richfield, Minnesota, apartment last month.
Prosecutors allege Brooke Reinhardt, 24, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old player.
A man was killed in a stabbing in south Minneapolis Sunday evening, and police said they have arrested the suspect.
Officials say officers were dispatched Sunday at around 3:12 a.m. to check the welfare of a person lying on the sidewalk at the intersection of Pennock Avenue and 138th Street.
The owners of Rush Point Store posted video of the theft on social media.
Minnesota county officials are concerned about changes to food assistance benefits under the tax and spending package President Trump signed into law on Saturday, which could mean property tax hikes due to increased costs to local governments administering the program.
In the wake of the Fourth of July weekend, when many spent time outside, a Twin Cities mother has a message for other parents after her daughter experienced a horrific injury from a bonfire.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
A Minnesota nurses union says it has reached a tentative deal with several Twin Cities health care providers to avert a strike after months of bargaining, but adds the fight continues for its Duluth-area members.
'Tis the season for fireworks as we celebrate the Fourth of July. No doubt they'll fill the skies with pretty colors, but they'll also fill it with smoke.
There were growing frustrations from Taste of Minnesota ticketholders after many were turned away Sunday.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial comes after the high-profile proceedings started in May.
Jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continued their deliberations Wednesday on a racketeering conspiracy charge that they weren't able to agree over.
The former Lakeville North and University of Minnesota standout is now in her 10th season in the WNBA.
Barbara Powell is training for a 100-mile trail race in Leadville, Colorado, in August, and while training, she accomplished a personal milestone to fundraise for the race.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
Prosecutors allege Brooke Reinhardt, 24, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old player.
Yandy Díaz doubled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Minnesota state officials warned the bill would cut $500 million a year in reimbursements for hospital and nursing home coverage.
The bill is expected to have a major impact on hospitals and nursing homes which rely on Medicaid reimbursements.
As Twin Cities Pride wraps up the weekend, the celebration has been shadowed by concern and even attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
Federal prosecutors say it's possible Vance Boelter, who has not entered a plea yet, could face the death penalty.
One hundred years ago a Danish immigrant named John Christensen was trying to farm near the village of Itasca. But he kept hitting rocks with his plow. Instead of getting frustrated, he got creative.
The cafe has caught the attention of out-of-towners driving through or even biking by — because when you see these fellas hang out downtown, you've got to stop.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky.
It's a pairing so perfect that their names have come to symbolize dynamic duos. They're a staple from restaurant tables to kitchen tables.
The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could bring about a form of punishment long banned in the state.
How do you know it's not something more serious, like heat exhaustion? Doctors say heat exhaustion can sneak up on a person quickly if they don't pay attention to the symptoms.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
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.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home.
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.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the Twin Cities late tonight, with partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday.
The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home. More than 100 people have died, including 27 counselors and campers at an all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River. John Lauritsen spoke with two Minnesota families impacted by the floods.
Sydney Nelson, assistant manager at Blueberry Fields of Stillwater said recent weather extremes have made it harder for the bushes to produce as they typically do.
The father of 16-year-old Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. has been arrested in connection with his son's death, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
On Sunday night, Rachel Banham led the Chicago Sky (5-12) with 20 points and six three-pointers, nearly resulting in a huge upset win over the first-place Minnesota Lynx. Ren Clayton recently caught up with the Lakeville North and University of Minnesota standout.
Next Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the Twin Cities late tonight, with partly cloudy conditions on Tuesday.
New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.
Great food and big-time entertainers brought 140,000 people to downtown Minneapolis over the weekend for Taste of Minnesota. But some fans who had free tickets Sunday night were turned away. Esme Murphy lays out what happened and why organizers are still calling the event a success.