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After 20 years, there is still no justice for a family in St. Paul. Earl Lorenzo Farley was an only son and father to four boys. The 28-year-old was killed in a hit-and-run along University Avenue West this month two decades ago.
Police have confirmed that human remains found at a homeless camp near downtown Des Moines was the result of a homicide. Station KCCI reports that police confirmed the homicide investigation Friday.
A drunken driver who fled from a fatal crash in Milwaukee has been sentenced to seven years in prison. The Journal Sentinel reports 30-year-old Dennis Thomas Jr. was sentenced Thursday but avoided a homicide conviction because the other driver had gone through a stop sign.
St. Paul Police think the shooter knew who they were targeting. That person has not been caught.
A man and a 4-year-old child are injured from gunfire after a shooting and rollover accident Sunday night in the 400 block of Wabasha Street in St. Paul's west side, police say. The shooting happened around 5:15 p.m. Multiple 911 callers reported shots fired, stating a vehicle rolled over and two victims were inside.
Business leaders say rising crime is keeping customers away from downtown Minneapolis.
More charges have come down in connection to the brutal robberies and beatings last month in downtown Minneapolis.
Twenty-eight-year-old Nougai Xiong was found guilty on Friday of four counts related to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Jacky Vue last year. The shooting occurred during the 38th Annual Hmong Freedom Festival at Como Park last summer.
A 36-year-old man arrested Thursday on suspicion of property damage was released from custody without charges. It comes after a week of vandalism and damage to several Somali-owned businesses.
People who live in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood in southeast Minneapolis are asking hard questions of police after an attempted sexual assault. The incident happened early in the morning last Thursday.
Chief Medaria Arradondo spoke before the Minneapolis City Council for two hours, expressing the need to add 14 officers to help combat crime and to help improve 911 response times.
Minneapolis police recently stationed more officers downtown in order to curb a significant increase in robberies this year that have sometimes involved a pack of robbers brutally attacking lone victims.
St. Paul police were called to the 400 block of Maria Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Sunday on a report of shots fired. When police arrived, two individuals were injured.
Eden Prairie Police seek information regarding an armed robbery on Anderson Lakes Parkway.
A Minneapolis City Council member walked around downtown with his constituents overnight after they asked him about safety in the area.
WCCO was on the scene of yet another shooting in downtown Minneapolis, with an up-close look at the immediate response as city leaders debate the solutions for safety.
WCCO's photojournalist saw police helping an injured man sitting up on First Avenue. He was taken to a hospital in an ambulance.
There's a lot of fun to be had in downtown Minneapolis, but some downtown bar owners and managers say the fun typically ends around midnight. They say late nights downtown bring out loitering, harassment and violence.
Donna Rae Bastyr pleaded guilty Tuesday to second degree murder in the May 2018 killing of her roommate, 69-year-old Corrine Gibbs, in Bloomington. Bastyr entered a Norgaard plea, claiming no memory of the crime but agreeing the facts and evidence indicate a conviction is likely.
On Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo shared his vision for change within the department to the city council's public safety committee, and the conversation came back again to resources.
"Our staffing levels have not been addressed for many years," Chief Maderia Arradondo said. "The MPD staffing model has been broken, in fact, for decades."
Eden Prairie police say they are investigating three residential burglaries between July 5 and 9 that happened overnight. All three took place when victims were asleep inside their homes-- two of which were on the 9000 block of Crestwood Terrace.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced Monday that a number of violent crimes in Minnesota decreased in 2018.
Connie Beckers thought this day would feel different. "I was sort of looking forward to hating somebody, to be honest with you, and I can't," Beckers said.
A visitor to the University of Minnesota Medical Center had their backpack stolen by two people Monday night, campus police reported. The victim fell in the stairwell after the suspects forcibly grabbed the backpack. Police say the victim suffered minor injuries.
Residents in Bemidji, Minnesota, reported hearing "multiple explosions" when a structure fire caused propane tanks to blow Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The sentencing for a Minneapolis man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend minutes after she posted about his abuse on social media is pushed back to Monday, after he failed to show up to court on Friday morning.
A 21-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning.
A ground stop issued earlier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport due to weather has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
A 21-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in northeast Minneapolis early Friday morning.
A ground stop issued earlier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport due to weather has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
A man shot in south Minneapolis Thursday evening should survive, police say.
A Minnesota woman has filed a claim against the U.S. government over her treatment during an arrest by federal agents.
The men who recorded the video say they released it so the world could get a fuller understanding of what happened beyond the viral clip.
Residents in Bemidji, Minnesota, reported hearing "multiple explosions" when a structure fire caused propane tanks to blow Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to end a mining ban near the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota.
A farm in Monticello, Minnesota, is recovering after a barn fire on Saturday killed dozens of animals, according to the facility.
Kale Misegades averaged a 36 point double-double this season as his Henning Hornets went undefeated until the state semifinal, where they got upset in overtime to the eventual state champs.
"I lost six of my battle buddies who were sitting pretty close to me and that's a struggle within itself. The invisible wounds are hard to heal," Sgt. Cory Hicks said.
A woman was found dead at a complex on the Mississippi River in Winona County, Minnesota, on Wednesday morning.
Gamblers in Wisconsin will still have to wait months or maybe even longer before they can start to legally place bets.
Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin say that the fired president of the system was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.
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.
Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system's president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should.
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.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The man accused of attacking two lawmakers and their spouses is expected back in court.
A Minnesota woman has filed a claim against the U.S. government over her treatment during an arrest by federal agents.
Aliya Rahman alleges she was unlawfully arrested and mistreated by ICE agents.
A new, but fragile, ceasefire is now underway in the Middle East.
The bills aim to close what supporters call a gambling law loophole, allowing for these prediction markets to flourish with no regulations.
It's a bittersweet changing of kegs and hands in northeast Minneapolis as HeadFlyer Brewing issued a permanent last call on Sunday.
Minnesota continues to beat the national gas price average, but there are still ways to save in the metro area.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Your car isn't the only vehicle that needs gas. It's a huge budget item for Minnesota fire departments, police and mass transit.
The sentencing for a Minneapolis man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend minutes after she posted about his abuse on social media is pushed back to Monday, after he failed to show up to court on Friday morning.
A man shot in south Minneapolis Thursday evening should survive, police say.
Federal agents say they executed criminal search warrants at two Twin Cities stores on Thursday as part of an investigation into $2.1 million of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud.
A federal jury convicted a Minnesota man of illegally possessing a machine gun while on the way to a Twin Cities high school graduation.
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced for criminal vehicular homicide in a crash last year in Independence, Minnesota, that killed an 11-year-old girl, according to court records filed Wednesday.
At M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, there is an emergency room within the emergency room, focused on mental health.
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are searching for solutions, trying to lend a hand to Hennepin Healthcare before it's too late.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. Watching him run around, laugh and play, it would be hard to know just how much he has already been through.
With a billion in Medicaid cuts, Hennepin Healthcare, a hospital that serves people with or without insurance, will likely close if state lawmakers don't act.
A video game is helping people experience the Ojibwe culture in a new way.
At Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis, a new production is using the stage to explore the impact of immigration and displacement.
Brad Paisley, along with special guest Avery Anna, will take to the stage on Sept. 3.
Minnesota's own Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities to play a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater this summer.
Lady Gaga is still slated to perform in St. Paul later this week, despite canceling her Monday night show in Montreal.
Minnesota clinched the program's first NCAA finals appearance in women's gymnastics, joining top three seeds Oklahoma, Florida and LSU to battle for the national title.
The Minnesota Lynx re-signed five-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier, who's coming off one of the most productive seasons in WNBA history.
The Minnesota Wild have entered the playoffs with fully professed confidence in both of their goalies.
A north Minneapolis dance coach wants to give her team a glimpse at greatness.
The Minnesota Vikings own nine picks in the NFL draft this year after missing the playoffs last season.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
From the controversies to the name-calling to bathhouse proposals to perhaps not renewing Police Chief Brian O'Hara's contract, it seems the Minneapolis City Council is always giving us something to talk about.
Both the DFL and GOP nominating conventions are the last weekend in May 7, and voting for the Aug. 11 primary begins in June.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
Minnesota's hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis amid higher costs, fewer insured patients, shuttering clinics and federal Medicaid cuts.
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.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is more than a hockey school, but hockey has helped put the school on the map. They have banners and big names to prove it, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
The popular afternoon pick-me-up in a cup is like a super food, supplement and medicine cure-all.
One of the biggest obstacles to exercising can be finding enough time to work out. WCCO explores whether upping the intensity can give someone the same benefits in a shorter amount of time.
Filing your taxes can be stressful. But daydreaming about how to spend that refund makes it worthwhile.
It's estimated that children playing with fire set more than 20,000 fires every year. On average, the fires they start cause nearly 1,000 injuries and 150 deaths each year.
As we all pay more to fuel our cars, drivers might miss the savings hidden right at the pump. It comes down to timing, then adjusting your routine.
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.
Severe storms are pushing through southeastern Minnesota on Friday afternoon.
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.
The National Weather Service has issued a thunderstorm watch for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Thunderstorms are rolling through the metro area, and there's some chance for stronger storms in southeastern Minnesota.
Rain should arrive in the late morning and continue into the afternoon. Some stronger storms could hit far southeastern Minnesota, with wind, hail and tornadoes possible.
Severe storms are pushing through southeastern Minnesota on Friday afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued a thunderstorm watch for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
David Wright, 51, was supposed to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parol on Friday, but failed to show up to court. His sentencing date was moved to Monday.
Whether Vance Boelter will face the death penalty is one of the last things that needs to be decided before the case can go to trial.
Electric Fetus in Minneapolis is getting ready to host its annual Record Store Day tomorrow with DJ sets, live music food and special deals.