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Brooklyn Park police are asking for the public to help them catch two school burglars. The suspects have been caught on video breaking into four schools in the past 11 days: one on Sunday, Oct. 25, one on Saturday, Oct. 31 and two on Friday, Nov. 6.
The Hennepin County Medical Center has identified the victim in a suspicious death in Brooklyn Park last month. According to the medical examiner, 32-year-old Michael W. Cooper, of Minneapolis, died of blunt force head injury.
A suspect is dead after shots were fired at police during a warrant pick-up in Brooklyn Park early Monday night, authorities say. The Brooklyn Park Police Department responded at about 6:15 p.m. to the 9200 block of Bass Creek Court on a warrant pick-up.
Officials in the north metro say they responded to a domestic situation Sunday where a homeowner pulled a gun on a roommate who was moving out.
A possible extension of the Metro Transit Light Rail's Blue Line has been estimated to cost $1.4 billion. According to the Metropolitan Council the estimated cost is a result of added scope onto the expansion project.
The extension would run through north Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn Park, drawing riders northwest of Brooklyn Park.
The Minnesota State Patrol says alcohol was likely a factor in the death of a Maple Grove motorcyclist early Saturday morning. Authorities say the accident happened at about 1:45 a.m. at Highway 252 and 85th Avenue in Brooklyn Park.
Brooklyn Park police have arrested a suspect in connection with a suspicious death that occurred Thursday. Asjia Monique McCaskel, 19, has been arrested in connection with the homicide.
Police are investigating a suspicious death at a condo building in Brooklyn Park Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson for Brooklyn Park Police says investigators are at Strawberry Commons Condos on the 7200 block of 72nd Lane North.
A 50-bed child psychiatric hospital has opened in the Twin Cities suburb of Brooklyn Park, replacing a 20-bed facility opened four years earlier in Maple Grove.
Another round of layoffs has struck Target Corp. in the Twin Cities. The company eliminated 235 positions Tuesday from its headquarters in Minneapolis and satellite offices in St. Louis Park and Brooklyn Park. It also cut 40 positions from its IT Center in India.
Target's west campus could be moving. According to a Target spokesperson, Target wants to put it's west campus building up for sale this November and move the 1,300 employees housed there to the Brooklyn Park campus.
A Minneapolis man is accused of killing a Brooklyn Park man with two punches thrown during a parking lot dispute.
A man is charged with murder Friday after an early-morning domestic violence incident ended in the strangulation of his girlfriend, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Police searched for hours Thursday for the parents of a 3-year-old boy found on the side of a busy metro road, wearing only a diaper.
The City of Brooklyn Park has reached a settlement with a man shot last year by a city police officer. The city agreed to pay 23-year-old Shoua Yang $2.85 million. According to the lawsuit, Yang and some friends went to a Valentine's Day Party when a fight broke out.
For many Minnesotans there is just no way to avoid the recent spell of hot and humid weather.
Minnesota has one of the largest Liberian populations outside of the country itself. That's why dozens of people gathered at Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park Saturday evening to celebrate Liberia's independence from colonial powers.
A fire damaged a Brooklyn Park home early Monday morning. According to police, the fire happened around 1:30 a.m. on Mississippi Circle North.
Authorities are looking for a suspect after a shooting in Brooklyn Park left one man injured Thursday afternoon. The Brooklyn Park Police Department was called to a report of shots fired at about 4:45 p.m. near the area of 85th Avenue and Douglas Drive.
Now that we know major league soccer is coming to Minnesota, the question remains where will those games be played. The owners of the Minnesota United team are looking at downtown Minneapolis for the stadium site. Today, we learned they're also talking to a Twin Cities suburb.
A vehicle went off the road at the intersection of Interstate 94 with Highway 169 near Maple Grove Friday afternoon. Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras showed the vehicle in a holding pond, with the driver and another occupant standing on the roof.
The body of a 3-year-old girl was recovered from a pool in an apartment complex in Brooklyn Park early Monday morning, according to police. Brooklyn Park police said officers received a report of a missing child at around 10 p.m. Sunday.
A Brooklyn Park woman is facing charges for threatening a couple with a pellet rifle as they waited to pick up their son. And one Minnesota organization claims the incident was motivated by bias. Nancy Kay Knoble, 48, was charged with one count of terroristic threats and reckless disregard.
Former Vikings player Anthony Bass is now a pastor. Sunday, he delivered a sermon inspired by "The Avengers" at Endurance Church in Brooklyn Park. He dressed as Captain America.
Faith leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that claims made in a lawsuit filed in an effort to stave off the ICE surge in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Faith leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that claims made in a lawsuit filed in an effort to stave off the ICE surge in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
Thousands of students will return to Minnesota's largest university for the start of the spring semester on Tuesday.
A man is in the hospital and a woman is in custody after a shooting in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday afternoon, according to police.
The bullet holes that pierced the front door to State Sen. John Hoffman's Champlin, Minnesota, home served as a stark reminder of the unthinkable act of political violence he and his family endured in the early morning hours of June 14 last year. They haven't moved away. And he isn't leaving political life, either.
Faith leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
A 76-year-old man is believed to be dead after a fire north of Duluth, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Minnesotans could have the chance to see the northern lights on Monday evening, as a strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
A Wisconsin man accused of sending the state Supreme Court's chief justice intimidating emails has been sentenced to probation.
Some schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are delayed or closed on Tuesday as early morning rain makes the roads slick.
A western Wisconsin town is reveling in the national spotlight.
When he's not playing zone or man, Hall is carving it up at local hills. He has qualified for multiple professional snowboard competitions.
Two people were killed and another hurt in a crash in western Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon.
At Moth Oddities in northeast Minneapolis, volunteers moved through stacks of boxes as donations continued to pour in for families impacted by the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
Faith leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday in the Twin Cities to announce the participation of "hundreds of Minnesota places of worship" in "A Day of Truth and Freedom" — which calls for people to not work, shop or go to school this Friday.
President Trump is set to attend the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. While there, he is expected to discuss the U.S. economy and his bid to acquire Greenland.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
A U.S. citizen detained by ICE at gunpoint in his underwear in frigid conditions in Minnesota asks, "What did I do wrong?" The Associated Press says
The bullet holes that pierced the front door to State Sen. John Hoffman's Champlin, Minnesota, home served as a stark reminder of the unthinkable act of political violence he and his family endured in the early morning hours of June 14 last year. They haven't moved away. And he isn't leaving political life, either.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
WCCO gathered data on core staple items from Aldi in Apple Valley, Target in Fridley and Cub Foods in north Minneapolis.
Minnesota drivers have something to celebrate this holiday — a price drop at the pump.
With costs still high and budgets stretched, getting smarter with money matters more than ever.
There were 584 vehicles towed during this week's snow emergency in Minneapolis. That number stands at 352 and counting in St. Paul, where parking restrictions are in place until 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.
Authorities are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot in Alexandria, Minnesota early Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview from her jail cell, Aimee Bock defended her conduct in Minnesota's Feeding Our Future fraud case, but admitted regrets.
Outside of the Twin Cities, communities in greater Minnesota are feeling the impact of ICE activity. A week ago, hundreds of protesters confronted federal agents at a Somali mall in St. Cloud.
Kristi Noem says DHS has arrested 3,000 "criminal illegal aliens including murderers, rapists and incredibly dangerous individuals" in the past six weeks. Among those people is a couple who have called Minnesota home since 1999. WCCO spoke with the three daughters they left behind, who are now fighting to get their parents back home.
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says it began distributing payments on Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans.
Just one day after dropping his bid for reelection, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the state's paid family leave program is one of the most transformational bills the state has ever passed.
Roughly 12,000 Minnesotans have already applied for the state's new paid family leave program, according to an update by the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
It's a beauty technique that's exploding. Depending on your age, you might not have heard of it. It's called micro-needling.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Marcus Foligno had his first NHL hat trick to double his season goals total, Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Monday night.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Minnesota Gophers rallied on Sunday after a fall on stage to win first in D1A pom for the fourth season in a row. This was the program's 24th national title.
Mats Zuccarello scored 1:47 into overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota.
You have seen the protests against ICE on the street, but Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also in federal court.
As residents in the Twin Cities protest in the streets against ICE and federal immigration enforcement actions, Minnesota's battle against the federal surge is also playing out in the federal court system.
The shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised several legal questions.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has raised many legal questions. Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.
The DFL race pits two prominent party leaders, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig, against each other.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
Parents looking to get their children vaccinated are navigating confusing times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines on the shots it recommends for kids. But the Minnesota Department of Health disagrees with the changes.
New polling shows most voters do not think last week's deadly ICE shooting was justified. But the Trump administration thinks so and suggested that Renee Good was a domestic terrorist. Experts say that's not a label to be taken lightly.
ICE is making arrests in Minnesota right next to shoppers grabbing groceries. The tense encounters are happening at places like Target, Walmart and other private businesses.
It's a question many people have been asking: What is the cost of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Minnesota? WCCO was able to get some numbers.
It's a business model picking up steam across the Twin Cities. For instance, all the major sports venues in town, like Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, no longer accept cash.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
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.
Temperatures are going to be dangerously cold by the end of this week, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Low-impact snow is possible Tuesday in the Twin Cities as arctic air approaches.
Tuesday may bring some light snow to parts of Minnesota, and an arctic chill will take hold in the coming days.
Tuesday may bring some light snow to parts of Minnesota, and an Arctic chill will take hold in the coming days.
Financial expert Dustin Smith, of Wealth Enhancement Group, shares some ideas for parents.
The message faith leaders and community organizers are sharing is for those who are against the surge in ICE enforcement in Minnesota to take part in a shopping and work blackout for Friday, Jan. 23.
Temperatures are going to be dangerously cold by the end of this week, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
A major winter storm slammed the northern U.S. In Michigan, blizzard-like conditions led to a massive pileup involving more than 100 cars and trucks. Meanwhile, an intense snow squall also battered parts of western New York. Tom Hanson reports.
Aimee Bock, who has been called the "mastermind" behind a major fraud case in Minnesota, spoke with CBS News Minnesota's Jonah Kaplan from her jail cell about her alleged crimes.