More Images Of Donation Kettle Thieves Released
Authorities in the north metro have released more images of the thieves caught on surveillance video stealing an iconic Salvation Army donation kettle this week.
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Authorities in the north metro have released more images of the thieves caught on surveillance video stealing an iconic Salvation Army donation kettle this week.
Blaine police are asking for the public's help to catch two thieves who stole a Salvation Army Red Kettle outside of a supermarket Tuesday afternoon. Police say a surveillance camera captured the suspects stealing the kettle at about 2:30 p.m. at Northtown Cub Foods.
A 67-year-old man is dead after his dump truck crashed into a car on a highway in Blaine Wednesday evening.
A 38-year-old St. Cloud man is accused of strangling a woman in his basement because God told him he needed to kill someone and that he would be able to resurrect them.
Wallace left his Blaine residence Wednesday on his bicycle without any belongings.
Firefighters responded Monday night to a fire at an airport hangar in the north metro.
The victim suffered a fractured jaw.
The 3M Open will be held the week of July 1-7 in 2019 at TPC Twin Cities.
Authorities in the north metro are asking the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen last month.
Thousands of motorcyclists hit the road on Saturday to honor those who serve our country and our communities.
Authorities say a construction waste company in Blaine sustained significant damage in a fire Friday night.
The PGA Tour is coming to Minnesota. The new event will be called the "3M Open."
The Blaine Police Department is mourning the passing of one of its officers and his wife after they were killed in a motorcycle crash Friday evening.
At least one person was airlifted to an area hospital after a head-on crash Thursday night in Blaine.
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer -- and we have temperatures to match.
Calvin Christian School in Blaine pairs up the students with adults at a nearby senior living center for the entire school year.
Blaine's National Sports Center is looking for lightning sensors for early detection that could help save lives.
Quinnly Trocke has watched her brother go to doctor appointment after doctor appointment, and been there for countless surgeries in his 14 years.
Police in the north metro are investigating a possible arson Saturday afternoon.
Nelson Soto-Lopez was sentenced Monday for the 2016 murder of 21-month-old Drake Oliva.
The joys of parenting can so quickly and unexpectedly shift into a roller coaster of pain.
A school complex in the north metro was evacuated Wednesday afternoon due to a possible gas leak.
The Blaine Police Department says five people were hurt – none seriously – after a 17-year-old boy ran a red light and collided with an ambulance Monday evening.
The storms happened on a Sunday morning, and caused extensive damage in places like Coon Rapids and Blaine.
A balance of approachable, quick meals for families on the go, as well as higher-end choices for people looking to have a special occasion.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
Officials in Ramsey County, Minnesota, said Monday they are launching an investigation into the arrest of a Hmong American man as possible kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment by federal agents.
A Burnsville, Minnesota, woman who was supposed to have an ovarian cyst removed but was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents days before her surgery is living in severe pain, according to her lawyer.
A plane belonging to the Minnesota State Patrol was damaged in a crash at the St. Paul Airport early Monday.
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Officials in Ramsey County, Minnesota, said Monday they are launching an investigation into the arrest of a Hmong American man as possible kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment by federal agents.
A Burnsville, Minnesota, woman who was supposed to have an ovarian cyst removed but was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents days before her surgery is living in severe pain, according to her lawyer.
A plane belonging to the Minnesota State Patrol was damaged in a crash at the St. Paul Airport early Monday.
Northbound Highway 280 between St. Paul and Highway 26 near Roseville closed Monday morning.
The St. Paul City Council has designated $5 million for a downtown vitality fund, which will support housing projects and economic development.
WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather alert, which is in effect through Monday evening due to an enhanced risk for severe storms.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident happened just after 8 a.m. on Highway 40 at 60th Street Southwest, west of Willmar.
Abdirashid Ismail Said, the main suspect in what Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called the "largest-ever Medicaid fraud prosecution," has disappeared, according to officials.
Saturday high temperatures are expected to hit the 50s.
A teenager involved in a crash involving a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle last April near Clear Lake sustained a spinal injury and a significant brain injury. Since then, he's had 30 surgeries.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor has won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, growing its liberal majority.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
State officials say a recent law change is falling short of expectations when it comes to cracking down on fraud. Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings explains how they want lawmakers to clean it up.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
Minnesota DFL lawmakers and community leaders held a hearing Monday regarding the economic impacts of Operation Metro Surge. A member of Northstar Policy Action called on the state to help small businesses that say they've lost clients and customers.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
Turning Point USA contributor Savanah Hernandez claimed she was "brutally assaulted by multiple people" for filming and reporting on Saturday's protest.
A Minneapolis gang member pleaded guilty to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced Friday.
Police say they are working to determine if the man was struck by a vehicle or if a vehicle dragged him as it drove away.
Two Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, residents are accused of making false claims to receive over $860,000 in medical assistance payments, according to court records filed Thursday.
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Federal charges accuse a payroll manager of embezzling more than a million dollars from a Minnesota company "to fund her gambling and pull-tab addiction."
A Burnsville, Minnesota, woman who was supposed to have an ovarian cyst removed but was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents days before her surgery is living in severe pain, according to her lawyer.
Psychedelic mushrooms were widely known as a recreational and illegal drug in the 60s and 70s. Now, two bills at the Minnesota State Capitol would make it easier to access the fungi.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The video shows the patient on a mental health hold striking hospital support staff. Then, the patient takes a swing with the bed rail at EMT Rob Madsen who was waiting to transfer a patient.
Twin Cities doctors are sending a serious warning to families after seeing a surge in injuries tied to e-bikes and scooters.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation night in the regular-season finale.
Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run, Kody Clemens added a solo blast and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2.
Steven Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota, locking the Wild into the third seed in the Western Conference for the playoffs.
Kyle Duncan and Kelvin Yeboah each scored a goal to help Minnesota United beat San Diego FC 2-1.
Abby Hustler, Taylor Heise and Britta Curl-Salemme scored third-period goals to help the Minnesota Frost beat the New York Sirens 4-1.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders.
The Trump administration's positions on a number of issues is prompting debate on constitutional powers versus executive orders. WCCO spoke with David Schultz, a congressional law professor at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, to get some clarity.
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Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
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Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
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The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says severe weather with the potential for hail, wind damage and flooding is possible during the evening of April, 13, 2026.
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 WCCO NEXT Weather team tracks severe storms, some of which produced hail, that have been moving through parts of southern Minnesota on April 13, 2026.
Residents in southern Minnesota communities, including Faribault and Dennison, saw hail fall Monday afternoon as severe storms swept through.
Minnesotans across central and southern Minnesota could see severe storms move through the area on Monday afternoon and evening, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says severe weather with the potential for hail, wind damage and flooding is possible during the evening of April, 13, 2026.
Minnesota made history three years ago when it established the nation's first Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Office. Now, it's helping real families. One of them is the family of 19-year-old Amarie Alowanle, who was fatally shot during a gathering at a Robbinsdale park last May. WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle shares what's happened since.
Minnesota prosecutors are investigating a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest that became one of the defining images of the controversial crackdown. Cameras caught federal agents dragging an innocent man from his home out into the freezing weather in only his underwear. WCCO's Esme Murphy explains why local authorities think this case of mistaken identity could actually be a kidnapping.
State officials say a recent law change is falling short of expectations when it comes to cracking down on fraud. Capitol reporter Caroline Cummings explains how they want lawmakers to clean it up.
The WCCO NEXT Weather team tracks severe storms, some of which produced hail, that have been moving through parts of southern Minnesota on April 13, 2026.