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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.
George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and frontline COVID-19 workers will be honored during the Minnesota Twins' home opener next week.
The Roseville Rejects Racism rally was organized after a string of bias-motivated crimes involving the Black Lives Matter movement.
In the heat of the July sun, 16 artists came together Saturday to make a declaration: Black Lives Matter.
A rally and march for swift convictions in the George Floyd case is slated for Thursday evening in downtown Minneapolis.
A Minneapolis City Council member says swift action was taken recently after inappropriate decorations were put on a Christmas tree inside the city's 4th Precinct police station. On social media, some called the decorations, which apparently consisted of empty Takis bags and Popeyes Chicken cups, "racist and derogatory."
Authorities are investigating a fire Monday in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis that they suspect was intentionally set.
For years, the the massive mostly-intact dinosaur skeleton that came to be known as Sue the T-rex was at the center of a legal battle.
Northwest flow will prevent us from that same type of warming from Wednesday.
The union came under fire after it condemned what it called "the system of Israeli occupation and apartheid," and endorsed a boycott of the Jewish state.
The violent carjacking left her with a concussion. A few weeks later, her ear drum ruptured too. She said police found her Jeep a few miles away in Brooklyn Park, but it may have been used in another crime, so it was taken for evidence.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
The union came under fire after it condemned what it called "the system of Israeli occupation and apartheid," and endorsed a boycott of the Jewish state.
The violent carjacking left her with a concussion. A few weeks later, her ear drum ruptured too. She said police found her Jeep a few miles away in Brooklyn Park, but it may have been used in another crime, so it was taken for evidence.
"It breaks my heart when I see it. It's totally inhumane to see people in this predicament, and I think that talking about it is just not enough," said Gus Parpas, co-owner of Christos Greek Restaurant.
Three teens were arrested in Minneapolis after backing into a squad car and leading police on a chase Tuesday evening.
Far too many Minnesota veterans don't have a safe place to call home or are on the brink of homelessness. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is trying to change that.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
The 83-year-old driver of the Chrysler as well as a 76-year-old passenger, both from Blomkest, died from their injuries.
Far too many Minnesota veterans don't have a safe place to call home or are on the brink of homelessness. The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is trying to change that.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
The proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has suffered a fresh setback.
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
Animal welfare advocates are suing to stop Wisconsin's new wolf management plan.
Democrats are urging the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
The program allows shoppers to brighten the holiday for those in need by picking up personalized gifts for older adults, who they adopt through displays at local stores.
An overnight influx of snow is a rarity for November
Henry Kissinger, known for his practice of "realpolitik," was credited with helping thaw relations between the U.S. and China. But he was also accused of alleged war crimes.
The State Board of Investment Wednesday drew a larger crowd than a typical meeting, as pro-Palestinian activists pushed the board to pull state funds from Israel and Israeli companies.
Rep. Ilhan Omar accused Samuels, who is running against her in the 5th District, of “misogyny” and “lies and sexism” based on a recent podcast appearance.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
Some shoppers do miss that experience of finishing their turkey and immediately hitting the mall.
The violent carjacking left her with a concussion. A few weeks later, her ear drum ruptured too. She said police found her Jeep a few miles away in Brooklyn Park, but it may have been used in another crime, so it was taken for evidence.
Three teens were arrested in Minneapolis after backing into a squad car and leading police on a chase Tuesday evening.
Area business owners say they "have suffered tremendous economic hardships as well as threats and actual harm to the physical well-being of its owners and tenants."
A Minnesota man serving life in prison for a deadly 2004 flower shop robbery had a simple message at a hearing reexamining his conviction: "I'm innocent 100 percent.".
Homicide detectives are investigating. No arrests have been made.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
Mayo will add five new buildings with 2.4 million square feet of space as part of the project. They'll be designed so their spaces can be easily converted to new uses when needs change, such as from patient rooms to operating rooms.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
In the increasingly distant future — 35 years ago this Thanksgiving, A.D. — the greatest Thanksgiving gift of all time was unleashed on the world. On Thanksgiving Day 1988, Twin Cities station KTMA aired the first episodes of what would eventually turn into arguably the biggest, most culturally significant cult TV show of all time.
It wasn't too long ago that Chet Holmgren was going to class at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, but Tuesday night one of the best basketball players to ever come out of Minnesota hit the Target Center floor as an NBA player for the first time.
The University of Minnesota Duluth announced that football senior defensive lineman Reed Ryan died earlier this week.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had a hard fall, leaving him hobbling.
Rudy Gobert had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves withstood an injury to Anthony Edwards to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-103 in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Famed sports content publisher used artificial intelligence to write stories under fake author bylines, report claims.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Esme Murphy explores how the out of pocket costs for these drugs is leaving some people broke.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Earlier this year, WCCO spoke with Laura Collins. Her insurance covered her Wegovy from the start. She is maintaining her 100-pound weight loss, and she isn't going broke doing it.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Wegovy and Mounjaro have been approved by the FDA for weight loss. This distinction could be key for insurance companies that currently do not cover these drugs, forcing patients like Lori Rock to look to coupons to cover the cost.
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape, as their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. Murphy spoke with Dr. Michael Miedema, a preventative cardiologist at Allina, about a new study that found Wegovy reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by 20%.
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
Peterson, Minnesota in Fillmore County is known for bluffs, bike trails and a nearly 100-year-old gas station that now serves a new purpose.
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
There are a few common mistakes drivers make before leaving.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
Lots of people will be out in costumes on Tuesday night, but these babies who are dressed up in the NICU might be the cutest of them all.
There's nothing more spooky than the arrival of winter, especially when it falls before Halloween. Well, a round of overnight snow left a fresh coating on the metro, just in time to give people 1991 flashbacks.
We're reaching the peak season for jaw-dropping autumnal views around the state of Minnesota, and WCCO's viewers are sharing the best of the best.
Northwest flow will prevent us from that same type of warming from Wednesday.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says after soaring Wednesday, daytime temps return to normal.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will return to the mid-30s by Thursday.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says...tonight will be mild, but tomorrow our highs will fall back closer to average in the mid-30s. Expect our highs to remain locked in the 30s into the weekend and beyond. There is only one shot of snow this weekend, and it would be more like flurries. A system looks to miss us to the south, but we could see some flakes on the northern edge. Accumulation will range from none to a trace.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames says after soaring Wednesday, daytime temps return to normal.
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WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says temperatures will return to the mid-30s by Thursday.
We’ve all been through coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on an Evansville business. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, WCCO's John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-thru that’s as Nordic as it gets.
A Minneapolis dining destination is struggling to stomach a surge in petty crime. Businesses there believe a homeless encampment is to blame. David Schuman found the problem only seems to be growing.