Police Investigate Another Weekend Shooting In Downtown Minneapolis
WCCO's photojournalist saw police helping an injured man sitting up on First Avenue. He was taken to a hospital in an ambulance.
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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.
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.
Plans to close more than a dozen public schools in Minneapolis aren't about saving money. So why do it? That's the question district leaders tried to answer Friday.
The of St. Paul went 547 days without a supermarket after a Lunds and Byerlys closed.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Plans to close more than a dozen public schools in Minneapolis aren't about saving money. So why do it? That's the question district leaders tried to answer Friday.
The of St. Paul went 547 days without a supermarket after a Lunds and Byerlys closed.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, made a court appearance Friday in his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
At Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, freshly harvested grapes are starting their journey from vine to wine.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Police in Albert Lea, Minnesota, say that the damage caused by a vandalism incident earlier this week will cost upwards of $25,000 to fix.
The dry conditions much of Minnesota saw this summer weren't ideal for most crops, but grapes have flourished.
From weather worries to harvest headaches, growing a produce business is tough work.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Scouting America committee believes the girl Cameron Scharfbillig brought to the surface of a pool may have died seconds later. The Minnesota Cub Scout, now 9, received the organization's Honor Medal in Sartell.
Automotive collision and refinishing students at Dunwoody College in Minneapolis rebuilt a Hyundai Elantra and gave it to Robert Hanson, a U.S. Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides program.
For years, Keiona Cook has been weaving communities together, teaching kids from North Minneapolis and Edina to sew together. Now she's taking her work to New York for the city's iconic fashion week.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
Gov. Tim Walz ordered U.S. and Minnesota flags lowered at state buildings from sunrise to sunset Sunday, and he's asking businesses, organizations and individuals to do the same.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor in November, said Thursday she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, made a court appearance Friday in his state case.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, the Republican candidate for governor, says she doesn't back President Trump when it comes to the war with Iran.
The man convicted on federal murder charges for attacking Minnesota lawmakers last year is expected back in court Friday for his state case.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
A Minnesota mother and her son are accused of fraud involving Medicaid-funded services that were never provided, resulting in more than $130,000 in improper payments, according to court documents filed on Friday.
A Minnesota native who had been serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln for nearly 10 months came home to an upsetting surprise.
A masked man grabbed the woman outside a business along County Road C and released her hours later in St. Paul. Police are now asking for the public's help finding him.
Vance Boelter, the man convicted on federal charges for last year's deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, made a court appearance Friday in his state case.
Maria Grant sustained severe injuries that left her with six staples in her head. She said she's recovering physically, but the emotional toll is only growing with her attacker on the loose.
A potential merger between Allina and Sutter health has concerned community members pushing for patient and worker protections.
Doctors Council SEIU and Allina Health have been working toward an agreement for three years.
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The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
As a long baseball season winds down, a new one is heating up for a few Minnesota Twins players: fantasy football.
Kyler Murray is grateful to be back with the Minnesota Vikings this week after a concussion forced him out of his first game.
Kirill Kaprizov quickly became close friends with Mats Zuccarello when he joined the Minnesota Wild.
Kayla McBride scored 22 points on 6-for-10 shooting from 3-point range as the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx closed the regular season by cruising to a 86-66 victory that pushed the Indiana Fever into sixth place entering the WNBA playoffs.
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office said its preliminary findings in the investigation into the White Bear Lake house fire that killed NHL journalist Jessi Pierce and her three young children earlier this year was accidental and likely caused by electrical equipment.
One of the big races in the Twin Cities in November is the contest for Hennepin County Attorney.
Former acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and DFL state Rep. Cedric Frazier are competing to succeed Mary Moriarty, whose tenure has drawn controversy over sentencing and a Hennepin County investigation into federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
The town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, is known for its unique water tower, but an unlikely discovery is bringing back memories of another landmark.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
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If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
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Saturday will be rainy, cloudy and breezy in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Saturday is expected to be cloudy and breezy, with some rain midday.
Saturday will be cloudy and breezy. Rain is in the forecast at midday, with a high in the low 60s, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
It'll be a mild Friday, and though there's plenty of cloud cover, there won't likely be any rain.
Flood victims in the southern Minnesota community of New Richland hope recovery money can help them put their lives back together again. On Friday, Democratic U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith met with residents and city leaders about the hard work ahead.
Saturday will be rainy, cloudy and breezy in the Twin Cities, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Police in the Twin Cities suburb of Roseville said a woman was kidnapped at gunpoint in the city Wednesday. WCCO's Conor Wight explains what makes alarming reports like this so rare.
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders are trying to clear up confusion and concern after proposing to close more than a dozen schools. WCCO's Jeff Wagner heard from them at a news conference on Friday.
Saturday is expected to be cloudy and breezy, with some rain midday.