Carjacking victim tells story of saving daughter at gunpoint
A Minnesota daughter is feeling extra thankful for her father after he stopped a violent carjacking from becoming so much worse.
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A Minnesota daughter is feeling extra thankful for her father after he stopped a violent carjacking from becoming so much worse.
Blaine police are asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed carjacking suspect. According to police, the armed carjacking was reported Saturday at the Cub Foods at Northtown Mall. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. A reward of $1,000 is possible if the tip leads to the arrest of the suspect.
A 56-year-old St. Paul man faces robbery and kidnapping charges after he allegedly carjacked a woman from Arden Hills and forced her to withdraw $1,500 from her debit and credit cards.
Shamir Black, 18, pleaded guilty Tuesday to carjacking a woman outside her northeast Minneapolis workplace in June.
Police are investigating after four juveniles attempted to carjack a man in his 70s at gunpoint this afternoon near I-94.
Police are investigating after four juveniles attempted to carjack a man in his 70s at gunpoint this afternoon near I-94 in north Minneapolis.
MPD advises you keep your car doors locked, stay vigilant, keep driving if you're being followed, and to call 911 when you see a carjacking.
Minneapolis police are warning residents on the city's south side of an increase in robberies and carjackings in the Ventura Village and Midtown Phillips neighborhoods.
As carjackings plague the metro, suspects are slowly making their way through the court system.
As carjackings plague the Twin Cities, suspects are slowly making their way through the court system. But not all victims get their day in court.
Stolen vehicles and police pursuits led to the arrest of 11 teenagers across the twin cities metro this weekend.
Stolen vehicles and police pursuits led to the arrest of 11 teenagers across the Twin Cities metro this weekend. Their ages range from 12 to 17.
An attempted robbery in Minneapolis Tuesday turned into a wild chase through the streets -- but it wasn't police doing the chasing.
Law enforcement, prosecutors and state leaders are in Shoreview Tuesday for the Violent Crime Summit.
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Investigators say 18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys outside a northeast Minneapolis restaurant.
Newly-released surveillance video from outside a northeast Minneapolis restaurant shows a man pistol whipping a woman who refused to turn over her car keys.
Ben Schmid is miraculously alive after being carjacked in July 2020 near 37th and Elliott, a few blocks from George Floyd Square in south Minneapolis.
A 17-year-old from Minneapolis will stand trial as an adult in a pair of carjackings that happened in December 2021 in Edina and St. Louis Park. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says that the teen faces five counts of first-degree aggravated robbery.
Carjackings have plagued communities across the Twin Cities, but investigators say the surge is starting to subside.
Police say a man was carjacked at gunpoint at a golf club in Minneapolis last week.
Police say a man was carjacked at gunpoint at a golf club in Minneapolis last week.
Police Officer Ryan Kimberley said in a statement that the disabled person's caregiver got out of the vehicle to get some food and left the engine running when a 43-year-old man got into the vehicle and drove off.
Police in Stillwater say an elderly woman was assaulted during a carjacking earlier this month.
A Minneapolis man is facing multiple felony charges for his alleged role in carjacking a man downtown earlier this month, kidnapping him, holding him hostage for several hours in an abandoned gas station, and beating him until he gave up his bank account information.
Olivia Miles scored a career-high 28 points and set a WNBA rookie record with eight 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Golden State Valkyries 87-84 for their sixth straight victory.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan slammed an attack ad against her for "using an AI deepfake."
Technology that listens for gunfire is once again at the center of a debate in Minneapolis. Supporters say it helps officers respond quickly. Critics question whether it's worth the cost.
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service.
The State Track Meet is taking place at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Athletes have worked hard to get there, but perhaps no one has worked harder than Montevideo senior Jessa Norby.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan slammed an attack ad against her for "using an AI deepfake."
Technology that listens for gunfire is once again at the center of a debate in Minneapolis. Supporters say it helps officers respond quickly. Critics question whether it's worth the cost.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
Bears might be something you would expect to see in northern Minnesota, but one was spotted again Wednesday in a Twin Cities backyard.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
The State Track Meet is taking place at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Athletes have worked hard to get there, but perhaps no one has worked harder than Montevideo senior Jessa Norby.
Due to dry conditions in northern Minnesota, officials with the Superior National Forest are issuing campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
The motorcyclist, identified as Ryan Miller of Waconia, Minnesota, left the roadway and was ejected, the sheriff's office said. He died at the scene.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
The Senate is holding a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
In May, the Senate advanced a similar measure to force the president to end the prolonged conflict with Iran.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
Technology that listens for gunfire is once again at the center of a debate in Minneapolis. Supporters say it helps officers respond quickly. Critics question whether it's worth the cost.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
A Twin Cities couple faces sexual misconduct charges after police say a missing 14-year-old girl was found alive in a cardboard box inside their home.
Metro Transit claims its safety and security plan is working.
On Tuesday, artist Leon Hushcha entered his studio in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis to find dozens of his original paintings and prints were gone.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,6000 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reexamining over 5,000 Medicaid service providers across the state in an effort to combat fraud.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Olivia Miles scored a career-high 28 points and set a WNBA rookie record with eight 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Golden State Valkyries 87-84 for their sixth straight victory.
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations.
Erick Fedde pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in 10 months as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
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 Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Storms rolled through the state Thursday evening. More storms are coming Friday. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares when things will really start to heat up.
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.
Storms roll through again Thursday night. Some of the storms in the west could be severe. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares when we could see our fist 90 degree day.
There is a chance of scattered showers and storms again Thursday night and Friday, then a warm-up arrives.
After some afternoon sunshine, some storms are expected to pop up In the west metro, bringing the threat of strong winds and hail.
Storms rolled through the state Thursday evening. More storms are coming Friday. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares when things will really start to heat up.
Minnesota airmen return home after mission.
Shotspotters are up for debate.
An A.I. deepfake is being used as an ad ahead of Minnesota's elections.
Storms roll through again Thursday night. Some of the storms in the west could be severe. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the timing and shares when we could see our fist 90 degree day.