Operation Safe Summer in effect for 5th year in Minneapolis
For the fifth year in a row, Minneapolis police are partnering with Hennepin County, state and federal law enforcement agencies for a targeted campaign they call "Operation Safe Summer."
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For the fifth year in a row, Minneapolis police are partnering with Hennepin County, state and federal law enforcement agencies for a targeted campaign they call "Operation Safe Summer."
Witness statements and surveillance video identified the shooter as a 24-year-old Minneapolis man, who police said was taken into custody before noon on Friday.
Police in Minneapolis say two men are expected to be okay after they were shot on Nicollet Mall Friday morning. A suspect is in custody. John Lauritsen spoke with a witness who was standing near one of the men when they were shot.
A suspect in a shooting that left two people wounded on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis Friday morning is in custody, police said.
Police responded and located two victims who were then transported to Hennepin Healthcare.
The Kickernick Gallery in downtown Minneapolis is featuring a new exhibit: LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery. It honors the Women's Art Resources of Minnesota, the pioneering feminist art movement. Artist Harriet Bart and the gallery's Emily Awaijane discusses the exciting collection.
There’s a relatively new steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis inside the historic Farmers and Mechanics Bank building.
The Basilica of St. Mary in downtown Minneapolis has marked major moments over the past few months. Gatherings have been held to remember Melissa and Mark Hortman, the children killed in the Annunciation school shooting and Alex Pretti. As Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains, the community gathering spot is set for a major makeover.
Despite tough times for restaurants, one ambitious couple is planting roots in the downtown Minneapolis skyway system
The co-owner and executive chef of Dario in Minneapolis' North Loop recently said in a message that the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge, combined with a challenging winter season, has caused a nosedive in reservations. They're asking for customers to come back downtown.
Construction workers in Minneapolis on Friday called for developers to demand that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Minnesota and offer protections for their crews. Protesters at a separate demonstration on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis asked corporate businesses to end what they call cooperation with immigration enforcement.
Minneapolis police say a woman stabbed a man during an argument early Wednesday morning downtown.
We've seen a lot of creativity amidst the unrest of the last few weeks, and as Photojournalist Nick Lunemann shows us, we are hearing it too.
For the third week in a row, hundreds of protesters gathered downtown to make their voices heard and demand ICE leave Minnesota.
Drummers on street corners in downtown Minneapolis on Monday were using rhythm to protest immigration enforcement. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann shows how the demonstration turned the city itself into part of the message.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets and sidewalks of Minneapolis on Friday to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota. Tom Wait reports on the protest.
Thousands of people marched through downtown Minneapolis in the dangerous cold on Friday afternoon, demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave Minnesota. Frankie McLister reports on the protest and subsequent rally.
A small group of protesters was met with throngs of counterprotesters and cameras in downtown Minneapolis. Clashes between the two groups turned violent at times. WCCO’s Adam Duxter and Frankie McLister were there.
State and local law enforcement in Minneapolis gathered at a demonstration against U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a downtown hotel late Friday night, ordering protesters to disperse.
In 2018, annual ridership peaked at more than 780,000 passengers. There was a dramatic drop during the pandemic, with an all-time low of just over 50,000 riders in 2021.
Sixteen years of commuting came to a close on Sunday. The Northstar line made its final ride after the Vikings game to get fans home safely to the north suburbs. WCCO's Marielle Mohs caught up with the farewell riders.
Cozy fires, crafted cocktails and beautiful music all on a cold winter night. Those are the relaxing vibes awaiting you at the Nordic Soundscapes Festival kicking off Saturday at Orchestra Hall in downtown Minneapolis. Musicians Michael Sutton, Renee Vaughan and Paul Sauey visit WCCO ahead of the festivities.
It's time to sip, stroll and make merry memories as you bring cheer to Minneapolis with the Polar Bear Pub Crawl.
It's time to sip, stroll and make merry memories as you bring cheer to Minneapolis with the Polar Bear Pub Crawl.
A day after Target's third-quarter earnings report revealed a drop in sales, a group of community activists renewed their push for shoppers to boycott the company and take their money elsewhere this holiday season.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say they're investigating an overnight shooting on the city's east side.
Minneapolis Park Police are asking for the public's help with identifying a person of interest connected to an assault last month at Minnehaha Falls.
Thursday was an emotional day for the friends and family of Minnesota National Guard members returning from a monthslong deployment, and WCCO was there in St. Paul for the momentous homecoming.
After a fairly quiet Friday morning, more pop-up storms are expected to develop into the afternoon hours in the Twin Cities.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say they're investigating an overnight shooting on the city's east side.
Minneapolis Park Police are asking for the public's help with identifying a person of interest connected to an assault last month at Minnehaha Falls.
Thursday was an emotional day for the friends and family of Minnesota National Guard members returning from a monthslong deployment, and WCCO was there in St. Paul for the momentous homecoming.
Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor and current U.S. Senate candidate, is slamming an attack ad against her for "using an AI deepfake."
Technology that listens for gunfire is once again at the center of a debate in Minneapolis. Supporters say it helps officers respond quickly. Critics question whether it's worth the cost.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
Thursday was an emotional day for the friends and family of Minnesota National Guard members returning from a monthslong deployment, and WCCO was there in St. Paul for the momentous homecoming.
The Minnesota state track meet is taking place at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Athletes have worked hard to get there, but perhaps no one has worked harder than Montevideo senior Jessa Norby.
Due to dry conditions in northern Minnesota, officials with the Superior National Forest are issuing campfire restrictions within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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.
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to throw out former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan's felony obstruction conviction, postponing her sentencing indefinitely while he considers the matter.
A Minnesota man was arrested in Wisconsin Saturday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence with four children inside his car, officials say.
A driver went airborne during a high-speed police chase in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, after fleeing a traffic stop.
Fifty beagles rescued from animal testing in Wisconsin are set to arrive in Minnesota Thursday.
A 100-mile stretch of Mississippi River towns is hosting its annual 100 Mile Garage Sale this weekend, drawing shoppers and sellers from across the region and beyond.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
Hours after the announcement, community members were eager to learn more about the one challenged with leading the most scrutinized police department in the country.
Created by Freedom Reads, a nonprofit organization in Connecticut, the Inside Literary Prize is the first major U.S. book award decided exclusively by incarcerated readers.
A 23-year-old man from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, faces a criminal vehicular homicide charge after prosecutors say he hit and killed a person on a highway, then fled.
Quincy Street isn't just at the center of Art-A-Whirl, it's at the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The road itself, however, is falling apart. And the only thing bumpier than the exposed brick is the reaction to the city's plans to fix it.
President Trump is making a trip to western Wisconsin Friday for a roundtable about agriculture in Chippewa Falls, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota's lieutenant governor and current U.S. Senate candidate, is slamming an attack ad against her for "using an AI deepfake."
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
For years, it was all hands on deck; a business model buoyed by a bevy of free time that sent sales surging in a way never before seen. But as Minnesota enters lake season, outdoor sales for boats, jet skis and more have almost dropped anchor.
Jester Concepts' Monday announcement noted that Borough will mark its remaining five weeks of service through June 27 with events celebrating the restaurant's history, and it encouraged customers to reserve tables during the final weeks.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer advisory for four products produced by Milkjam Creamery, an ice cream shop in Minneapolis, due to "the potential presence of metal fragments," the state agency said.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Despite the recent dip, AAA said gas prices are still about a $1.15 more per gallon than a year ago. And the price of airfare has gone up more than 20%.
Authorities have arrested a man suspected of starting his mobile home on fire late Thursday afternoon in northeastern Minnesota.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say they're investigating an overnight shooting on the city's east side.
Minneapolis Park Police are asking for the public's help with identifying a person of interest connected to an assault last month at Minnehaha Falls.
Technology that listens for gunfire is once again at the center of a debate in Minneapolis. Supporters say it helps officers respond quickly. Critics question whether it's worth the cost.
A 24-year-old man pleaded guilty for his role in a deadly mass shooting at Boom Island Park last June.
Minnesota officials say they have completed a review of almost 5,600 "high-risk Medicaid providers," part of an effort to stave off the federal government's freezing of $2 billion in funding.
Minnesota state officials are feeling pressure from the federal government, working to revalidate thousands of Medicaid providers who operate in programs that are at high-risk for fraud.
In Dakota County, where there are just under a million residents, there were 25 suspected overdoses between May 29 through June 2 — two of which were fatal.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reexamining over 5,000 Medicaid service providers across the state in an effort to combat fraud.
Parents of Minnesota's most vulnerable children say lawmakers let them down, and now they're going to extremes to fight an insurance company that's denying coverage.
Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
Wednesday is the beginning of a five-day celebration of the icon we know, love and miss: Prince.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
This year's Taste of Minnesota festival will "celebrate Minneapolis' rise as a global food destination" with dozens of dishes, live music and more.
Olivia Miles scored a career-high 28 points and set a WNBA rookie record with eight 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Lynx held off the Golden State Valkyries 87-84 for their sixth straight victory.
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno has received this season's King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and service.
Hernández González, who also serves as the head coach of the French women's national team, brings 20 years of international coaching experience to Minnesota's club.
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations.
Erick Fedde pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in 10 months as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-0.
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.
Minnesota's election season officially kicks off this week as both major parties hold conventions to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, with competitive battles on the Republican side and clearer paths for Democrats.
Both parties begin the endorsement process today in Rochester and Duluth, with the August primary just two months away.
Friday, the Democratic and Republican parties begin the process of endorsing nominees for statewide offices.
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.
The sign is 51 feet tall and 63 feet wide. And when it was built 85 years ago it was one of the largest neon signs in the entire country.
There's a place in Wabasha County, Minnesota, where people go wild for wildflowers.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
She didn't win her party's endorsement, but Republican Lisa Demuth plans to keep running for governor anyway. History shows that might actually work in her favor.
Cops are cracking down on a popular way to pedal around town.
If you're holding back on spending or worried about losing your job, you are not alone. U.S. consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low this month.
We can't control the prices are the grocery store, but what we can control is how to stretch that hard earned dollar, especially when shopping for fruits and vegetables. So what's the best way to keep fruits and vegetables fresh?
If Minnesota lawmakers won't vote on a bill, why can't the people? That's what Carol from Stillwater wants to know after the gun reform bill never made it to the House floor. In Good Question, Jeff Wagner explains how statewide ballot measures are created.
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.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
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.
Scattered thunderstorms pop up across the state Friday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
After a fairly quiet Friday morning, more pop-up storms are expected to develop into the afternoon hours in the Twin Cities.
Scattered thunderstorms pop up across the state Friday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Maggie Lorenz, executive director of Wakontipi Awankapi and a member of the Native American Advisory Council to the Minneapolis Park Board, talks about the push to close the park after it was discovered it sits on land sacred to the Dakota tribes.
It’s that time of the week. It’s DIY Friday.
Meteorologist Joseph Dames has the latest forecast.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota, say they're investigating an overnight shooting Friday in the city's Conway neighborhood.
Scattered thunderstorms pop up across the state Friday, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.