Construction begins on George Floyd Square
After years of public debate and planning, construction began Monday morning on the redevelopment of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
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After years of public debate and planning, construction began Monday morning on the redevelopment of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis.
Monday marked six years since George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis. People gathered at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, also known as George Floyd Square, throughout the day to remember and celebrate his life.
People in Minneapolis took part in the Day of Remembrance to honor George Floyd on Friday, nearly six years after his death.
Staff with the City of Minneapolis are moving forward with a recommendation to give development rights for the Peoples' Way, located at George Floyd Square, to the Minnesota Agape Movement, officials said.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is facing a newer batch of conduct complaints, and he believes many of them are directly related to Operation Metro Surge.
The parents of Alex Pretti have retained a former federal prosecutor who helped Minnesota's attorney general convict the police officer who kneeled on George Floyd's neck of murder.
The family of Renee Good, the woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer one week ago, is now being represented by the firm that also represented George Floyd's family.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday evening approved a redesign plan for George Floyd Square, capping off years of planning, public input and debate.
Tou Thao, one of the four police officers convicted of charges related to the murder of George Floyd, was released from prison on Monday.
The clock to Election Day in Minneapolis is winding down as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party fight for control.
J. Alexander Kueng's attorney argues his continued supervision "serves no purpose ... and is a waste of a precious correctional asset."
Five years ago, WCCO's Mike Max went to the streets of Minneapolis to cover the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd. Here's a look back.
In 2022, we brought together police chiefs for a candid conversation about policing and use of force as part of a WCCO special. Jennifer Mayerle sat down with the departments recently to talk about the State of Policing today, 5 years after the events of 2020.
Heaviness was palpable at Floyd's memorial Sunday, as visitors held back tears, while others took a quiet moment to reflect and pray.
Minneapolis Jacob Frey, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and other members of congress all released statements reflecting on the last five years since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police.
Despite a staffing shortage, Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara says he is determined to build trust between police and the community.
It's an intersection known across the world, 38th and Chicago where George Floyd was murdered five years ago. The intersection was filled with people on Saturday and a street festival took over the space to honor his memory.
A chance meeting at George Floyd Square turned into a chess program for kids in the Central neighborhood of south Minneapolis.
A man who tends the garden at the intersection where Floyd was murdered hopes something good can grow from painful memories.
A series of community events in Minneapolis will honor the life of George Floyd on Friday.
Here's how the area around George Floyd square is doing nearly five years after a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd, sparking worldwide calls for justice and police reform.
There's a group that has worked hard to preserve plywood murals in Minnesota from the movement sparked by George Floyd's death.
It's been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in south Minneapolis. Now the city is working to make sure the stories of how so many were impacted live on through a new project.
Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd into a pedestrian plaza after the City Council on Thursday overrode the mayor's veto of the project.
Councilmembers will decide on Thursday if they are ready to move forward on a plan for the square that's taken into account extensive community input.
Licensed childcare centers in Minnesota that receive payment from the Child Care Assistance Program are now required to submit electronic attendance records, state officials said on Friday.
A south suburban family has filed a lawsuit against Parkview Christian Church, alleging a volunteer placed a secret recording device in a restroom at the church's New Lenox location during a children's summer camp event in June.
The case against Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen, who was arrested earlier this year for suspicion of driving while impaired, will continue later this summer.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
A 24-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of being under the influence and fatally hitting a bicyclist in an April crash along Hiawatha Avenue.
A 24-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of being under the influence and fatally hitting a bicyclist in an April crash along Hiawatha Avenue.
According to Minneapolis police, officers arrived at the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South around 12:45 a.m. to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
Conservationists at the Minnesota Zoo say recovery efforts for one of North America's most endangered butterfly species are giving them renewed optimism about the species' future.
Dangerous living conditions are leading to demands that a public housing leader in Minneapolis be fired.
A 29-year-old worker at a poultry plant in Cold Spring, Minnesota, died early Thursday morning after authorities say he was pinned under equipment.
A 74-year-old pilot died in a plane crash in Winona, Minnesota, Thursday evening.
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer made the remarks at a Faith and Freedom Coalition town hall on Capitol Hill, drawing a sharp response from Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
A south suburban family has filed a lawsuit against Parkview Christian Church, alleging a volunteer placed a secret recording device in a restroom at the church's New Lenox location during a children's summer camp event in June.
The case against Minnesota GOP State Rep. Elliott Engen, who was arrested earlier this year for suspicion of driving while impaired, will continue later this summer.
According to Minneapolis police, officers arrived at the 2500 block of Clinton Avenue South around 12:45 a.m. to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
A dangerous social media trend is circulating online, and Minnesota health experts are warning parents it involves allergy medication.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
A Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite is reportedly heading out the door.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery.
Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
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.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
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.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
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.
A few storms are possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, but most of the weekend likely stays dry, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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 Twin Cities will be holding onto some clouds on and off on Friday, as temperatures hover slightly below average.
The Twin Cities will be holding on to some cloud cover throughout the day, with temps hovering below average.
Conditions in the Twin Cities will be mostly cloudy for throughout the late morning and afternoon, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer. Temperatures will be around 77 degrees by 5 p.m.
Engen is charged with one count each of DWI, fourth-degree DWI and speeding.
Chef Marques Miller shares some menu items from City House.
Sara Berhow, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, shares some tips for those looking to get out into nature.
"All collector, muscle, antique, street rod, exotic vehicles, and vintage motorcycles are welcome," event organizers tout.
A few storms are possible Saturday night into Sunday morning, but most of the weekend likely stays dry, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.