Daunte Wright's mom speaks out after release of Kim Potter, former officer who fatally shot him
"Sixteen months doesn't compare to the life sentence that we are stuck with," said Katie Wright.
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"Sixteen months doesn't compare to the life sentence that we are stuck with," said Katie Wright.
According to BCPD, the victim had most of his clothing ripped off and had extensive bites on the majority of his body.
A moving memorial was held Tuesday night in Brooklyn Center, as the community marked the second anniversary of Daunte Wrights death.
As car thefts continue to be a problem around the metro, one police department is offering some car owners a theft-prevention device for free.
Residents are demanding solutions after a hail of bullets sent six teenagers to the hospital, and shattered the windows of vans in a Girl Scout parking lot in Brooklyn Center Sunday night.
A North Memorial spokesperson says all of the victims are under the age of 18.
The closure comes shortly after Aldi closed in nearby north Minneapolis last month and as a record number of Minnesotans are in need of help from food shelves.
Police in Brooklyn Center say they've taken three untraceable "ghost guns" off the street after making arrests at a hotel Saturday night.
A Twin Cities lawyer is recovering from injuries he suffered in an alleged attack by a former client inside his office.
According to police, the new tool maximizes resources, acts as a powerful crime deterrent and can provide an immediate live video feed to on duty officers.
According to police, the incident happened after 7 p.m. on the 5800 block of Xerxes Avenue North. Officers responded to reports that shots had been fired in an apartment building.
Since 2018, Crescent Cove has welcomed hundreds of children and families as a home-away-from-home for kids with life-threatening conditions.
A man is dead after a shooting in a Brooklyn Center parking lot Friday afternoon.
Video of Ta Leia "Ace" Thomas taking off her shoes and giving them to a man who had none has gone viral, and so have requests from people all over the globe who want to help.
Last week, WCCO's Beret Leone reported on the act of generosity of Ta Leia Thomas (otherwise known as "Ace"). The store's security camera recorded the whole thing as a man was first seen digging in the trash, then strapping boxes on his feet as makeshift shoes.
At a time when budgets are stretched thin and the cost of transportation remains high, people in the Twin Cities have a new option to get around.
Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott, who led the city through the aftermath of the police killing of Daunte Wright, has been defeated in his bid for reelection.
Police were able to contact Deanna Konz, who told them she was "trying to save her daughter's life." Law enforcement are currently searching for her and her child.
A 69-year-old Brooklyn Center man died last month following a barefoot water skiing accident.
The mother of the son of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot during a traffic stop by former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter, has filed a lawsuit, saying that her son is entitled to half the money raised through GoFundMe donations.
Monopolis Brown, 35, pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm after firing hundreds of bullets from his apartment balcony.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says a bullet hit a squad car's windshield during a chase early Thursday morning on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis -- and whoever pulled the trigger is still on the streets.
Michael Klinger, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of a woman in Brooklyn Center on Sunday.
Alayna Albrecht-Payton was in the passenger seat when Potter shot Wright in April 2021.
A woman is dead and a man is behind bars after a shooting Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn Center.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
St. Paul officials are temporarily pausing many streetlight repairs after spending millions of dollars responding to copper theft vandalism. The decision comes as business owners along Payne Avenue say dark streets have become an everyday reality, affecting customers and safety.
Around 90 apartment units are damaged after a massive fire at a complex in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Friday, according to city officials.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
St. Paul officials are temporarily pausing many streetlight repairs after spending millions of dollars responding to copper theft vandalism. The decision comes as business owners along Payne Avenue say dark streets have become an everyday reality, affecting customers and safety.
Around 90 apartment units are damaged after a massive fire at a complex in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Friday, according to city officials.
An argument escalated into a shooting around 10:40 p.m. Thursday near Cedar and 17th avenues, the Minneapolis Police Department said.
Authorities say an armed home invasion in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Friday morning prompted a "significant police presence" and "large-scale search," but the suspect was not found.
Officials in northern Minnesota say the death of a woman whose body was found in a ditch Thursday is being investigated as suspicious.
A central Minnesota driver faces a felony charge after authorities allege she hit a man walking his dog, killing the animal and leaving the owner with multiple injuries.
Crews are working to keep wildfires burning across northern Minnesota from reaching public and private infrastructure, officials said in a news conference Friday afternoon.
In this week's Talking Points, some warn that this endorsement could destroy the GOP's chances of winning up and down the ballot, including among Republicans.
It's Tyler Larson's first year running a spray drone. On Thursday morning, he was applying fungicide to a soybean field near Owatonna, Minnesota.
For 66 years, the Lumberjack World Championships have brought the world's best to Hayward, Wisconsin.
Three people who died after a pontoon overturned on Lake Pepin over the weekend have been identified.
Two of the decedents were members of the Wabasha Fire Department, the chief confirmed.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
Francesca Hong has not backed away from calls to defund and abolish the police, raise taxes on the wealthy, and create a state-owned bank — positions now facing voters in a state Trump has carried twice.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez ended her Democratic primary campaign for Wisconsin governor Friday, citing financial problems she said would distract from an election Democrats need to win.
In a primetime address, President Trump took to the airwaves to allege interference in the 2020 election from China — an accusation that Beijing and U.S. intelligence agencies have contradicted.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
In this week's Talking Points, some warn that this endorsement could destroy the GOP's chances of winning up and down the ballot, including among Republicans.
The lawsuit accuses Loon of using "kid-friendly characters" to promote its vapes in flavors such as Cotton Candy, Strawberry Popsicle, Banana Taffy and Blue Razz Slushy.
A Wisconsin family lost their ten-month-old daughter after she swallowed a water bead. They blame Target and the water bead manufacturer for her death.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
St. Paul officials are temporarily pausing many streetlight repairs after spending millions of dollars responding to copper theft vandalism. The decision comes as business owners along Payne Avenue say dark streets have become an everyday reality, affecting customers and safety.
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
A central Minnesota driver faces a felony charge after authorities allege she hit a man walking his dog, killing the animal and leaving the owner with multiple injuries.
An argument escalated into a shooting around 10:40 p.m. Thursday near Cedar and 17th avenues, the Minneapolis Police Department said.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
The Target USA Cup, the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere, is suspended Thursday in the Twin Cities due to hazardous air quality from northern wildfires.
A state law passed last year directed the state Department of Health to create materials on "recognizing the signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected physical abuse of infants" and make them available online.
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is expected to bring thousands upon thousands each day to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul between Friday and Sunday.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
Three Minnesota ice cream shops are in the running for a national title this summer.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
A St. Paul, Minnesota, neighborhood that has struggled to keep businesses might be turning a corner.
Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Bailey Ober struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings and the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night.
LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring king and current free agent, remains undecided about where he'll play this season.
The Target USA Cup, the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere, is suspended Thursday in the Twin Cities due to hazardous air quality from northern wildfires.
Kayla McBride scored 24 for her fifth straight 20-point performance, Courtney Williams added 19 points, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-87 for their fourth straight victory.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
There's less than a month to go before the Aug. 11 primary, and one of the most watched and competitive races is the DFL race for the nomination for U.S. Senate between Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig.
New campaign finance numbers are expected out later this week in federal races, including Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, where a flood of ads is evidence of a highly competitive race.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Minnesota Republicans head into an August primary shaped by a president who has lost the state three times but still commands outsized loyalty from its conservative base.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up the stove or oven, you could also start a load of laundry. Not long after that, you're running the dishwasher. You may think you're being efficient, but your house during this heat wave disagrees.
It's one of Minnesota's rules of the road in which two is better than one. But Jodi from Lakeville emailed WCCO saying a lot of drivers don't seem to care about the law.
Catching a flight with just a carry-on can make travel feel easy. No need to check a bag and all your belongings stay with you. But quite often, that suddenly changes before boarding.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
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.
Another round of smoke is on the way for parts of Minnesota. Cooler temperatures are inbound too. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us where the air quality will be impacted the most.
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.
Thick wildfire smoke could return to northern Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon and to parts of eastern Minnesota by Sunday morning, NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says.
High temperatures in the Twin Cities will be around 90 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Air quality will be a major issue in northeastern Minnesota on Saturday as wildfires continue to burn in the area, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
Ever wondered what Minnesota looked like millions of years ago? The Bell Museum can answer that through Minnesota Unearthed.
Headed to the Hopkins Raspberry Festival? Here's what you can expect this year.
Beret Leone updates on the news of the day.
Another round of smoke is on the way for parts of Minnesota. Cooler temperatures are inbound too. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso shows us where the air quality will be impacted the most.
Participants of the Minnesota Twins Fantasy Camp in Fort Myers, Florida, recently got a bonus day at Target Field. As Mike Max explains, they had the chance to put on a uniform and perform in a big-league stadium.