Columbia Heights PD: Robbers Strike Neighborhood 2 Days In Row
Police are asking for the public's assistance after a Columbia Heights neighborhood was hit by two robberies in two days.
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Police are asking for the public's assistance after a Columbia Heights neighborhood was hit by two robberies in two days.
According to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, a 58-year-old man was trapped for several minutes under a car just after 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of 44th ½ Avenue and Buchanan Street in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
A 3-year-old Columbia Heights boy is in critical condition after falling from a four-story window in Rochester Monday evening.
Columbia Heights has a new distinction: All-America City. The community of 20,000 won the award over the weekend in Denver.
A young boy is hospitalized after he was hit by a car in Columbia Heights Thursday afternoon.
A man accused of breaking into several homes and sexually assaulting a young girl in the Columbia Heights and St. Anthony area has been charged with criminal sexual conduct and burglary.
The man accused of entering several homes and sexually assaulting a young woman in the Columbia Heights and St. Anthony areas has been arrested, according to the Anoka County Sheriff.
Jarid Troy Alan Jovanovich, 28, is suspected of entering homes in Columbia Heights and St. Anthony and attempting to enter several other homes during the early morning Sunday, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
A Brooklyn Park man is accused of firing multiple shots at a pair of cars parked in a 24-hour restaurant's parking lot. Christopher Robert Jones, 19, was charged Tuesday with two counts of second-degree assault and one count of discharging a firearm to endanger the safety of another.
A grand jury has decided not to indict two police officers involved in the shooting death of a man who held his sister hostage in Columbia Heights last November.
A Columbia Heights teenager is in critical condition after attempting "car surfing." Authorities say 17-year-old Andrew Green and another teen had been riding atop a moving vehicle through a residential Columbia Heights neighborhood Tuesday at about 10 p.m.
One person is in custody after a car chase in Columbia Heights Thursday evening. According to Columbia Heights police, a 49-year-old man was speeding. When officers attempted to pull him over, he took off and crashed at the corner of 37th Avenue and Central Avenue Northeast.
An 18-year-old Minneapolis man who fled after allegedly killing a man over a cell phone in late January has been apprehended, according to the Anoka County Attorney's Office.
The fatal shooting of a man by Columbia Heights and Fridley police will be submitted to an Anoka County Grand Jury for consideration of criminal charges against the officer involved, the Anoka County Attorney's Office announced Monday.
An 18-year-old Minneapolis man accused of murder is in custody after being in hiding for weeks. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says Evan Ramon Denny was arrested Friday afternoon without incident on the Red Lake Reservation.
An 18-year-old man suspected in a Columbia Heights murder and a Minneapolis assault is still at large, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
Police in Columbia Heights say no suspects are being sought and there is no foul play suspected after two people were found dead in a home on Monday morning.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says a suspect has been identified and a warrant issued for the arrest of a man accused of murder in a Columbia Heights shooting on Sunday.
olice have identified the murder victim in a fatal Columbia Heights shooting Saturday.
Police in Columbia Heights say they're looking for multiple persons of interest following an overnight shooting that left one person dead.
Relatives of the family of four killed in a weekend accident tell us there will be a joint funeral a week from Monday. The four died in a crash on Highway 65 near McGrath Saturday afternoon.
The four people killed in a crash in Aitkin County were a family from Columbia Heights.
Authorities say there were minor injuries after car was involved in a crash with a bicyclist Monday night in Columbia Heights.
The family of a man who was shot and killed by officers in Columbia Heights last month is still looking for answers.
The names of the officers involved in a Columbia Heights shooting that killed a 45-year-old Montrose man have been released.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A golf course in central Minnesota is offering a $2,000 reward for information about who cut down a 100-year-old tree on its grounds.
A 38-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting a woman in the neck on a roadway in the northern Twin Cities metro over the weekend.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A 38-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting a woman in the neck on a roadway in the northern Twin Cities metro over the weekend.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
A man was hurt in a shooting in south Minneapolis late Tuesday night, according to police.
The criminal complaint says the man had been following three girls, ages 12 and 13, inside the Target located at 7000 York Avenue South in Edina, Minnesota.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A golf course in central Minnesota is offering a $2,000 reward for information about who cut down a 100-year-old tree on its grounds.
A pedestrian died after being hit by three vehicles on a southern Minnesota highway Tuesday morning, authorities said.
One person was killed and three others hurt in a boat crash on a northern Minnesota lake Tuesday evening, authorities said.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
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.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Somali and Muslim leaders in Minnesota played a threatening voicemail at a public gathering Friday, saying businesses in their community are being targeted with messages warning of death.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
President Trump said before he left that he and President Xi Jinping "have a lot of things to discuss."
President Trump is expected to land in China soon for a highly anticipated summit with the country's president.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
The measure would require parental consent for someone 15 or younger to make an account and limit features bill authors say are addictive, like infinite scrolling, autoplay of videos and push notifications for those users.
The bill to make grooming a crime in Minnesota is headed to the Senate floor for a vote. The legislation follows a WCCO investigative series on grooming in schools.
With more Americans opting to drive rather than fly amid higher costs, South Dakota tourism officials say the state is well-positioned as a regional road trip destination.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
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.
The Black homeownership rate in the Twin Cities dropped to 29% in 2024, and the region had the largest gap between Black and White homeownership rates of any comparable metro in the country.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
Nine central Minnesota men were arrested Monday and are facing drug conspiracy charges following a monthslong cocaine distribution investigation.
A 38-year-old Columbia Heights, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting a woman in the neck on a roadway in the northern Twin Cities metro over the weekend.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
A man was hurt in a shooting in south Minneapolis late Tuesday night, according to police.
The boat belonged to Gary Schoeder Jr., who spent years serving as a police officer and firefighter in Zumbrota. Schroeder medically retired in 2020 while battling PTSD. He later died by suicide in 2023.
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia has led Mayo Clinic since 2019, and the organization said it was his decision to "complete his tenure at the end of this year."
Twin Cities emergency room physicians, nurses and technicians made an emotional plea Tuesday for lawmakers to do something about Minnesota's gun laws.
The Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday afternoon that it is monitoring a person who was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Hundreds of nurses at North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital have voted to approve an unfair labor practice strike, their union announced Tuesday.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Dave Ryan announced Wednesday that May 22 will be his last day at KDWB, ending a 33-year run at the Twin Cities station.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
The San Francisco 49ers will host the Minnesota Vikings for a game in Mexico City this fall, National Football League officials confirmed Wednesday.
Natasha Howard had 14 points and 11 rebounds, Nia Coffey made a wide-open 3-pointer with 25.6 seconds left for a four-point lead, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 88-84 on Tuesday night.
Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.
The Montreal Victoire are heading to their first Walter Cup final as they defeated the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost 2-1 at Place Bell on Tuesday night in the fifth and deciding game of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal.
Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in their series opener.
Amy Klobuchar is putting her gubernatorial campaign into high gear. She faces no significant opposition in the race for the DFL endorsement and her existing record of statewide wins is formidable.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
President Trump's idea to save drivers a few dollars at the pump could cost them in the long run.
More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota this past weekend. WCCO looks at how the tradition stacks up with other outdoor events that keep the state's economy running.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
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.
Enjoy a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay before storms and stronger winds return.
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.
Back-to-back days of severe thunderstorms are likely on Sunday and Monday, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
It’s a #Top10WxDay in Minnesota thanks to sunny skies and highs in the 70s.
Wednesday is a #Top10WxDay in Minnesota thanks to sunshine, lighter winds and highs in the 70s.
Enjoy a sunny, warm #Top10WxDay before storms and stronger winds return.
It’s the talk of the town in Cokato: A 100-year-old tree vandalized at the town and country club.
Kelly Condit-Shrestha, with the Edina Asian American Alliance, shares a preview of the events alongside Muddy Tiger food truck's Jyotiee Kistner.
Over 1,600 Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association member artists, galleries, and businesses participate across all of Northeast Minneapolis.
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