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You don't know what it's like until you've sat where they're sitting and watched what they're watching. How their boys come alive when they pick up a bowling ball.
National Guard soldiers have been called to help euthanize birds as part of the effort to stem the spread of avian flu in Minnesota.
We are learning more about one of the six Minnesota men accused of trying to join ISIS. The sister of 20-year-old Guled Omar spoke to WCCO Wednesday evening. "I believe that my brother is innocent and that he didn't do anything wrong," Shukri Omar said.
Authorities say two families are displaced after an apartment fire in Brooklyn Park on Sunday. Crews were called to an apartment complex on the 6300 block of Boone Avenue North Sunday afternoon after a report of a fire.
Minnesota Kenyans are coming together in tragedy to send one of their own home. Police say Esther Muchina-Dobie's husband shot her in the head before killing himself. Their bodies were found in their Savage home a week and a half ago.
Multiple shots were allegedly fired in Brooklyn Park early Tuesday morning, according to Hennepin County Dispatch. According to Hennepin County, police responded to a call around 1 a.m. of multiple gun shots being fired.
Minnesota's early snow melt means a rapid start to a messy job this time of year -- picking up roadside trash.
On March 28 a local man's decades-long career is coming to an end. Brooklyn Park barber Denny Brummer will put down his clippers for good. He's been cutting hair since he was 18-years old. Things are cut and dry at Brummer's shop. The 68-year-old offers one style, he doesn't even ask, he just clips.
Friends and family celebrated what would have been Kendrea Johnson's 7th birthday Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, the state of Minnesota has revoked the foster agency's license while investigators look into Johnson's death.
After several recent high-profile shootings of unarmed men by police across the country, many cities are re-evaluating how they interact with the communities they serve.
Some people have air hockey in their basement, or maybe a dart board. But what 23-year-old Emily Quiner from Brooklyn Park has in her basement just might get her to the Olympics.
This week, Target laid off 1,700 people who work at its headquarters in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park. Both communities have given the company millions of dollars in tax subsidies.
A 1-year-old boy and his mother were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a car outside a townhome in Brooklyn Park Tuesday afternoon, according to Brooklyn Park Police.
Last week, the news broke that Target Corp. plans to lay off several thousand employees at its Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park corporate headquarters.
WCCO has learned about more complaints against Brooklyn Park company Breakaway Sportswear. The company sent over-sized jerseys to a youth hockey team in Wisconsin. The Stoughton Hockey team got the jerseys late, in the wrong color and they were big enough to fit an adult.
A woman is expected to be OK after being shot in Brooklyn Park overnight Friday. According to Brooklyn Park police, the shooting occurred around midnight in the 5800 block of 73rd Avenue.
Minnesota was well-represented in one of the first Wheel of Fortune episodes this year. Brandon Kimbler of Blaine and Deb Tharaldson of Brooklyn Park somehow ended up on the exact same episode.
A Brooklyn Park man has been charged in connection with a police-involved shooting that occurred in Blaine last week.
A group of thieves are targeting purses across the metro. They find victims in crowded restaurants and grocery stores looking for credit cards. The pickpockets have hit Minneapolis, Roseville, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove.
A Brooklyn Park man is facing charges in connection with a police-involved shooting that occurred in Blaine last week. Lamar Allen Sullivan-Armstrong, 29, is facing multiple burglary and assault charges after allegedly breaking into a home in Blaine. He appeared in court Friday.
A Minnesota man is pleading guilty to charges tied to a failed coup in the West African nation of Gambia. Forty-six-year-old Papa Faal of Brooklyn Park pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts
A 46-year-old Brooklyn Park man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison in connection with a drunken crash that paralyzed his daughter last summer.
A young initiate in the sport of Urban Exploring, Matt has ascended radio and water towers and scrambled atop a 60-foot-high construction crane near his home.
In his State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama asked Congress for $2 billion to help states create paid family and medical leave programs.
Gov. Mark Dayton says he will propose that the Legislature require 50-foot buffer strips along streams and lakes in Minnesota to boost the struggling pheasant population. At an annual Department of Natural Resources roundtable on outdoors issues in Brooklyn Park, the governor said his proposal would create 125,000 acres of pheasant habitat.
Walz was subpoenaed along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
Walz was subpoenaed along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
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.
Walz was subpoenaed along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
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.
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.
Walz was subpoenaed along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison Tuesday afternoon.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and others were subpoenaed in connection with a DOJ probe into an alleged conspiracy to impede federal immigration officers, three sources said.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison no longer faces a trespassing charge stemming from an arrest in Florida earlier this month.
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.
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.
It's a colder-than-average week in Minnesota, and some light snow is expected to the south.
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.
Temperatures are going to be dangerously cold by the end of this week, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
Musicians Robert Hilstrom and Mark Joseph share a preview of the coming concert event.
It's a colder-than-average week in Minnesota, and some light snow is expected to the south.
Cathy Kongloth, with Norseman Distillery, and chef Laura Bonicelli share a preview.
Class is back in session at the University of Minnesota, and while the spring semester is kicking off as planned, university leaders are acknowledging that it’s an uncertain time for many students.
Chief Mark Bruley from Brooklyn Park Police spoke about an incident with one of his officers who was off duty. He says she was pulled and then boxed in by several ICE agents.