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"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."
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"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.
The owner of a Waite Park massage parlor and her alleged boyfriend are facing charges after a worker told police they forced her to perform sex acts on customers. Forty-eight-year-old Sufeng Jiang and 49-year-old Randy Wittner and now face prostitution promotion and sex trafficking charges.
Families question whether a notorious drug dealer's punishment fits the crime. Beverly Burrell is already behind bars for killing three men with heroin.
Two people were arrested for possessing controlled substances Wednesday in a Bemidji hotel, the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force said.
A man broke into a home on the 16800 block of 80th Place North in Maple Grove Tuesday morning, police say. The suspect forced the woman inside to give up her purse and car keys, then fled the area in her 2015 Silver Honda Accord.
Two men suffered non-life threatening injuries after a shooting Monday afternoon on the 2200 block of Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis police said. Just before 3 p.m. police say they responded to a report of a shooting, where one male adult victim was already transported near a hospital.
Sioux Falls police are trying to identify the man who fled after shooting three people this weekend. Officers responded to a report of gunshots early Saturday afternoon. Police say several people were involved in an altercation.
Maplewood police are investigating after a man, Saldana Irving, was shot near the 300 block of Larpenteur Avenue early Tuesday morning.
Jake Patterson is expected to appear at a hearing to be sentenced for murder and kidnapping on Friday, and the community is calling for prayers for Jayme Closs and her late parents, James and Denise Closs.
A southern Minnesota man faces nine felony charges after he allegedly held his ex-girlfriend hostage, threatened to take "everyone he hates to hell" and assaulted a responding police officer, biting him on the head in a struggle over a gun.
Minneapolis police are asking residents in a neighborhood near the University of Minnesota for help identifying a suspect in a weekend stabbing that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
A Stillwater man, Ivan Walker admitted to strangling his girlfriend, and putting a cocaine-laced straw in her nose to make it look like an overdose. Then, raping her 16-year-old relative.
A security guard at the Minnesota Sex Offender Treatment Program in St. Peter is accused of having a sexual relationship with a patient.
Twin Cities officials are looking into an arrest in Minneapolis that could be connected to a crime spree in St. Paul.
Authorities say a 61-year-old Roseville man has been arrested in connection with a Thursday crash that killed two pedestrians. According to police, the man was identified as the second driver involved.
Authorities say they need help identifying a suspect who was caught on camera Sunday spray painting graffiti on buildings, vehicles and traffic signals in Columbia Heights.
A former Eden Prairie police officer accused of lying about a search warrant no longer works for the department, officials said Monday.
A 46-year-old Willmar man was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for illegally possessing machine guns, pipe bombs and silencers.
Police say there was another man at the scene who appeared to have possibly been in a physical altercation with the person found unresponsive by paramedics.
An inmate who escaped from the Hennepin County jail is back in custody after being on the run for three hours, and additional details have emerged regarding the Wednesday morning escape.
The White Bear Lake Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in over a dozen forced-entry burglaries since September.
Minnesota Vikings wide receivers have had an eventful week with the Baltimore Ravens visiting for joint practices.
Gov. Tim Walz's move to ban mining near the Boundary Waters highlights a long-standing debate: Can a copper-nickel mine operate in a northern Minnesota watershed without tarnishing the world-class Boundary Waters? The answer depends on who you ask.
Michelle Brant suffered a cardiac arrest while at her home in Zimmerman, Minnesota, back in March. In the United States, survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are less than 12%.
Between a judge's order and voluntary agreements, the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County achieved legal blockades against ten people accused of planning gang violence at the Minnesota State Fair, after years of gang fights and gunfire have caused chaos at the fairgrounds.
"These are mothers who aren't going to be home tonight for bedtime snuggles with their kids," said Nick Benson.
Between a judge's order and voluntary agreements, the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County achieved legal blockades against ten people accused of planning gang violence at the Minnesota State Fair, after years of gang fights and gunfire have caused chaos at the fairgrounds.
"These are mothers who aren't going to be home tonight for bedtime snuggles with their kids," said Nick Benson.
Minnesota's Drought Monitor Map shows that a part of northwestern Minnesota is now experiencing extreme drought conditions and much of northeastern Minnesota is in severe drought.
A Twin Cities man who allegedly told police he was racing his wife home from a bar when he hit another car, killing the driver, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide on Thursday.
A Minneapolis man is accused of stealing $50,000 worth of art from a North Loop studio.
Gov. Tim Walz's move to ban mining near the Boundary Waters highlights a long-standing debate: Can a copper-nickel mine operate in a northern Minnesota watershed without tarnishing the world-class Boundary Waters? The answer depends on who you ask.
Michelle Brant suffered a cardiac arrest while at her home in Zimmerman, Minnesota, back in March. In the United States, survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are less than 12%.
Minnesota's Drought Monitor Map shows that a part of northwestern Minnesota is now experiencing extreme drought conditions and much of northeastern Minnesota is in severe drought.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
Authorities suspect a driver who hit another vehicle head-on in central Minnesota Wednesday, killing a passenger, may have been under the influence of alcohol.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
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.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
President Trump is teasing a possible meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un later this year.
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who finished a distant second in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for governor, says he will personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in that race, at an estimated cost of $825,000.
At a morning hearing for Elon Musk's company and the state of Minnesota, the judge said he would expedite his review and will likely inform the parties of next steps on Monday.
Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who finished a distant second to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the Aug. 11 Republican primary for governor, announced Wednesday that he will personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in that race, at an estimated cost of $825,000.
Twin Metals says a copper-nickel mine near the Boundary Waters would bring hundreds of union jobs and 1,400 additional positions. Still, opponents say the environmental risks to the watershed are not worth the trade-offs.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released nearly 700 documents Wednesday in his office's investigation into Fleet Farm, alleging the company "ignored an internal warning" about selling firearms to a "straw buyer."
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer's new CEO was attracting more customers.
For generations of Minnesotans, the Dayton's Santa Bear has been a holiday tradition.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
A 25-year-old New Brighton, Minnesota, man is accused of shooting at a deputy and his canine partner while chasing a minivan down a Maplewood road.
A Twin Cities man who allegedly told police he was racing his wife home from a bar when he hit another car, killing the driver, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide on Thursday.
A Minneapolis man is accused of stealing $50,000 worth of art from a North Loop studio.
Dozens of animals are beginning new lives after being rescued from a Twin Cities home last month.
A hospital in the east metro was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday night when a teenager showed up with a gunshot wound.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The Renaissance Festival, county fairs, Picklefest and Potato Days — there's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Minnesota Vikings wide receivers have had an eventful week with the Baltimore Ravens visiting for joint practices.
The Franklin County Coroner's Office says Jack Pugh died March 30 from acute bronchopneumonia caused by cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart's ability to pump blood.
Tristan Muyumba scored a goal for the third straight game and Atlanta United beat Minnesota United 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee had RBI singles in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series.
Day one of the joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens is in the books. The day ended well for the Vikings' offense.
Democrat Jake Johnson, a high school math teacher, is running a competitive race against Republican Rep. Brad Finstad, prompting analysts to downgrade Finstad's reelection outlook.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
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.
Some storms Thursday night. Friday, the sun returns, but there will also be a few clouds. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares what the next few days look like, which weekend day could be a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day and what to expect for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get Together.
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.
Rain moves through tonight. Friday the sunshine returns with highs in the 80s. The weekend looks incredible. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days.
Some isolated severe weather could move in through Minnesota on Thursday evening, bringing strong winds and hail.
A round of storms is expected to move through Thursday evening, and there's the chance for hail and strong winds.
Some storms Thursday night. Friday, the sun returns, but there will also be a few clouds. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares what the next few days look like, which weekend day could be a WCCO Top 10 Weather Day and what to expect for the first day of the Great Minnesota Get Together.
Can mining in the Boundary Waters be done safely with no environmental impact?
A rural Minnesota woman's life was saved by EMTs and an ECMO helicopter. An expanded program allowed those resources to get to her.
Rain moves through tonight. Friday the sunshine returns with highs in the 80s. The weekend looks incredible. Chief meteorologist Chris Shaffer breaks down the next few days.
A few art pieces stolen from a North Loop gallery have made their way back to the artist. One man has been charged.