3 arrested in burglary at vacant Southdale Library, police say
Police in Edina, Minnesota, say three people are in custody in connection to a burglary Friday night at the city's shuttered Hennepin County Southdale Library and adjoining courthouse.
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Police in Edina, Minnesota, say three people are in custody in connection to a burglary Friday night at the city's shuttered Hennepin County Southdale Library and adjoining courthouse.
A man who was allegedly caught naked inside the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday propped open an exterior door hours before he entered the building after hours, charging documents say.
Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell says she's resigned from office one week after she was found guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
A Minnesota state senator will resign from office after she was found guilty Friday of burglarizing her stepmother's home, her attorney said in a statement.
A Minnesota state senator will resign from office from her seat after she was found guilty Friday of burglarizing her stepmother's home, plus more of Monday's top stories.
Jurors have found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial.
Jurors on Friday found Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell guilty on both charges in her burglary trial. Here is what state lawmakers on both of the aisles are saying about the verdict.
The jury needed three hours of deliberation to reach the verdict following the fourth day of testimony. Nicole Mitchell was convicted of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for breaking into her stepmother's Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, home on April 22, 2024.
The fate of Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglarizing her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last year, is now in the hands of a jury on Friday afternoon after the defense rested its case and both sides gave their closing arguments.
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, took the stand on the third day of testimony.
While many vehicles have been ransacked, victims said the thieves avoided taking one thing: cash.
The burglary trial of Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell enters its third day of testimony on Thursday and the case could soon be presented to the jury.
Minnesota Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, has taken the stand on the third day of testimony.
The burglary trial of a Minnesota DFL state senator could go to the jury as soon as Thursday, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday afternoon after several hours of testimony, including from Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steven Todd.
The prosecution rested its case on Wednesday in the trial of a Minnesota Democratic state senator charged with burglary.
The jury in Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Both sides started making their case in the high-profile trial of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell today. She's accused of breaking into her stepmother's home in northern Minnesota last year. WCCO's Caroline Cummings shows us what police body camera video reveals about what unfolded that night.
Prosecutors argue that Nicole Mitchell broke into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes last year. Mitchell says she was checking on a loved one with Alzheimer's and has pleaded not guilty.
The jury in Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell's trial was seated on Monday. She is charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell is facing charges of felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools for the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024.
A high-stakes trial is now underway for a Minnesota state senator. DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell faces two felony burglary counts. Prosecutors say she broke into her stepmother's home. Mitchell says she was checking on a loved one with Alzheimer's. Our Caroline Cummings has the latest.
The trial for Nicole Mitchell, a Democratic Minnesota state senator accused of burglarizing her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home, is set to start Monday. Criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino, who is not affiliated with the case, breaks down what you need to know as jury selection begins.
The Twin Cities home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say.
The burglary trial against Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell has been delayed in response to the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
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.
Though the metro has already seen much of the smoke from northern wildfires clear, areas up north are still experiencing hazardous or very unhealthy air quality.
WCCO Investigates has learned a state watchdog is taking a closer look at the community's concerns surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant and the state agency that oversees it.
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon.
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.
WCCO Investigates has learned a state watchdog is taking a closer look at the community's concerns surrounding pollution problems at a battery recycling plant and the state agency that oversees it.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Thursday 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.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
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.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
Events and other scheduled outdoor activities are being canceled across Minnesota Thursday as hazardous wildfire smoke continues to pour down from the north amid an extreme heat warning.
With air quality in the Twin Cities hitting historically hazardous levels, the Animal Humane Society is reminding residents to keep an eye on their pets.
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.
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 Minneapolis City Council approved a major redesign of Lyndale Avenue South on Thursday.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday rejected a contract that would allow the police department to use drones to respond to emergencies.
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.
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.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday rejected a contract that would allow the police department to use drones to respond to emergencies.
Court documents show Kendra Johnson was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison and Erling Holdahl was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors said bilked a now-defunct Minnesota housing program out of millions of dollars.
The advice is to stay inside when air quality turns hazardous, but that's not an option for many outdoor workers.
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.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
An air quality alert will expire at 11 a.m. for most of the state, though the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said it will continue through Friday and into the weekend in the northeastern corner.
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.
It's another action-packed weekend here in Minnesota, featuring hot dogs, book fairs, community celebrations and more.
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.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
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.
The Twin Cities area remains under an extreme heat warning and air quality alert Friday morning, though the air is expected to be drastically improved over the day before.
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.
Though the metro has already seen much of the smoke from northern wildfires clear, areas up north are still experiencing hazardous or very unhealthy air quality.
The Twin Cities area remains under an extreme heat warning and air quality alert Friday morning.
The air quality improves by Friday morning, but temperatures will remain hot with a feels-like temperature pushing 100 degrees. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares how hot the next few days will be and when we could see a slight dip in temps.
All across Minnesota the impacts of the burning wildfires were on full display, a major redesign of Lyndale Avenue South got the green light from the Minneapolis City Council and more.
The Twin Cities area remains under an extreme heat warning and air quality alert Friday morning, though the air is expected to be drastically improved over the day before.
The air quality in Minneapolis was ranked the worst among major cities globally Thursday afternoon, plus more of the day’s top stories.
There's so much to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals to art fairs.
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.