
Derek Chauvin returns to prison after being stabbed 22 times
His family says they still have many questions following the attack.
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His family says they still have many questions following the attack.
A former Minneapolis police officer is out of the hospital and back in prison after being stabbed more than 20 times by a fellow inmate.
The inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin in federal prison last week was identified as John Turscak, according to new charges filed on Friday.
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
Chauvin, who is currently serving a 22-year sentence for the murder of George Floyd, was stabbed last week in an Arizona prison. Ellison said he remains in stable condition.
An attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd says his family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed in prison.
Sources confirmed to WCCO Chauvin is in stable condition after the stabbing.
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he's serving time for the murder of George Floyd.
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion to vacate his federal connection related to the death of George Floyd.
A Minneapolis police lieutenant who was placed on paid leave for more than a year for forwarding a racist email has been appointed to lead the department's homicide unit.
Charges have been dropped against the man who was accused of fleeing police in a high-speed chase that resulted in the death of a bystander in Minneapolis two years ago.
The last of four former Minneapolis officers has learned his fate Monday – and the judge wasn't happy with what he had to say in court.
Tou Thao, the last former Minneapolis police officer convicted in state court for his role in the killing of George Floyd, was sentenced Monday to four years and nine months - even as he denied wrongdoing.
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd, now that the Minnesota Supreme Court has declined to hear the case, his attorney said Wednesday.
Minneapolis must make policing changes under a newly approved settlement reached in the wake of George Floyd's killing.
A two-year Department of Justice investigation sparked after the murder of George Floyd has found the City of Minneapolis and its police department engage in practices that deprives residents - specifically Black and Native American residents - of their rights.
The results of the two-year DOJ investigation are expected to show that the Minneapolis Police Department has a history of using excessive force and violating the civil rights of citizens, especially Persons of Color.
State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin's request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right.
In his new book, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison writes about the high-stakes prosecution of former police officer Derek Chauvin, the officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about his new book, "Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence."
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Gara says the trauma from George Floyd's murder at the hands of a former officer still reverberates for those in the community - and police department - three years since the death sparked protests around the globe.
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reveals in a new book how worried prosecutors were that a judge would move the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin out of the city where he killed George Floyd.
His attorney claims the district judge's decision not to move his case out of Minneapolis stripped him of his right to a fair trial.
In the lawsuit, Donald Williams says Tou Thao and Derek Chauvin threatened and assaulted him that day in May of 2020, causing him emotional distress.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
State patrol is saying a 20-year-old Hibbing man has been killed in a car crash.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
State patrol is saying a 20-year-old Hibbing man has been killed in a car crash.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
A 25-year-old man was found guilty on Thursday for shooting a teenager and injuring another in Duluth this summer.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth.
A Wisconsin judge has reaffirmed her ruling this summer that state law permits consensual medical abortions, handing abortion rights advocates a massive victory.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that spends half-a-billion in taxpayer dollars to help the Milwaukee Brewers cover stadium repairs over the next decade.
Limp Bizkit — under frontman Fred Durst — burned bright and fast during the waning years of the 1990s, most notoriously urging disgruntled crowds at the 1999 edition of Woodstock to "Break Stuff."
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
Ross Bruggink is a designer by trade. So, when the state commission tasked with choosing a new flag and seal solicited ideas, his vision came to him pretty quickly.
The Universities of Wisconsin and Assembly Republican Speaker Robin Vos have reached a sweeping deal that would freeze hiring for diversity positions across the system in exchange for lawmakers approving employee pay raises and funding for a new engineering building at the flagship campus.
Late Thursday, prosecutors formally charged President Joe Biden's son with evading federal taxes.
Twelve Republicans announced their candidacies for president, though some dropped out as the campaign progressed. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
More than 2 million Minnesotans received anywhere from $260 to $1,300 in tax rebate payments, as part of the $3 billion One Minnesota budget, signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz in May.
Starting Monday, Metro Transit will start issuing citations and fining people who have not paid their fare.
Family, friends and community gather to honor a pillar of the Loring Park neighborhood who was killed Friday night.
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
The shootout that killed a man and injured a St. Paul police officer on Thursday stemmed from a domestic violence call, which police say are some of the most dangerous calls an officer can deal with.
Two men were arrested and booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth in connection with a kidnapping and assault in Eveleth.
Friday morning, the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents discussed safety on and around campus.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports RSV hospitalization rates have increased substantially in the past week. Most cases involve babies and toddlers ages four and under.
See how a new task force deals with problems facing rural Minnesota EMS.
St. Cloud will soon be home to a new University of Minnesota Medical School campus.
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
People living in St. Paul with medical debt will see some relief in the new year thanks to the budget passed Wednesday.
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Daddy Yankee, the iconic reggaeton superstar, announced his plans to focus on his faith during his final musical performance Sunday in Puerto Rico.
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was arrested on Friday night for a misdemeanor DWI.
Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 for their sixth straight win.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, Rudy Gobert had 16 points, 20 rebounds and six blocks and the NBA-leading Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the third quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-103 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.
Three staples of the classic rock genre are heading to Minneapolis next summer.
Timberwolves clinch best record in the NBA thanks to their latest five-game winning streak.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota.
For years, the Twin Cities and the area surrounding it was in growing zone 4. Now new maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows us in Zone 5A.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. The impact is enormous on the state's $21 billion farm economy. Soybeans have now eclipsed corn, wheat and alfalfa as Minnesota's number one cash crop. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. But what does this mean for you? According to Julie Weisenhorn, an extension educator of horticulture at the University of Minnesota, this hardiness change opens the possibilities for metro gardeners. Click here to see the full story.
Minnesota's warming winters are impacting what you can grow. That change is reflected in the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2023 plant hardiness zone map. Compared to 2012, there has been a significant change for much of Minnesota. WCCO's Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak said these changes are happening faster in Northern areas like ours. Click here for the full story.
A Montevideo company's fish houses have become a popular sight in the "Land of 10,000 frozen lakes."
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an iconic show from the 70s put Minneapolis on the map, and why this year marks a special anniversary in the show's history.
For nearly 40 years, Dennis Foy has been on the receiving end of footballs from the Vikings. They send him dozens each season along with emails about whose name they want on the game ball, and what they want it to say.
In 1999, Terry Rodman built a windmill for his wife, from scratch. Then, to balance things out, he put up a farm windmill — and people around Jasper, took notice.
How can you make your Christmas tree last the whole holiday season? Some experts weigh in.
Some shoppers enjoy taking advantage of the extended sales, while others say it's just holiday noise.
Stephen Colbert is away from late-night TV following emergency surgery last week — the comedian's appendix burst. That made us wonder: What does the appendix do for our body? And why are we fine without it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains the mystery behind the tiny organ.
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For two nights in a row, the northern lights danced overhead in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and WCCO viewers sent in their best photos.
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
A few cold weather business are starting to suffer from our unseasonable warm start to winter.
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.
Minnesota State Patrol says there were a number of crashes and spinouts on our roads.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the snow flurries will die down by 7 p.m. in the metro area. The winds will die down overnight.
Nordic skiers rejoice at the opener in Elm Creek.
Some cold weather businesses are feeling the impact from our lack of cold weather.
The flurries that fell across Minnesota caused some crashes on our road ways.
WCCO-TV anchor Derek James gives the latest updates on news happening in Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the snow flurries will die down by 7 p.m. in the metro area. The winds will die down overnight.
After an unusually warm winter so far, Saturday's falling flakes were a relief for winter lovers.