Over 60 people have been killed in 39 U.S. mass shootings this month
Americans hold nearly half of all civilian-owned guns worldwide, research shows.
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St. Paul Mayor calls for changes to keep rec centers safe
Late this afternoon, St. Paul's mayor called for changes to be sure staff and visitors at city rec centers are safe. Reg Chapman is live in St. Paul with these new details
St. Paul police search Humboldt H.S. after report of student with weapon
No weapons have been found and students are safe following a report of a student with a weapon at a St. Paul high school Thursday.
BB gun found in backpack at school
In a letter sent to families, school officials said staff members at Neill Elementary were looking for a missing water bottle in a student's backpack, when they found the BB gun.
Gun deer season opener in Wisconsin
Hunters from all over have started hunting in the region this weekend.
TSA: Florida traveler stuffed gun into raw chicken, tried to bring on plane
"The plot chickens," reads a TSA Instagram caption recounting the "personal fowl."
Group to create art out of guns from buyback
Organizers held a gun buyback at the Colin Powell Center in south Minneapolis this afternoon. The group "Art is My Weapon" will use the pieces to create new artwork like sculptures.
Gun buyback Saturday in Minneapolis
A gun buyback event is happening all day Saturday at the Colin Powell Center in Minneapolis. They’re paying up to $250 dollars for a weapon. Marielle Mohs explains what happens to the firearms.
Teenager brings gun on school bus
A Minnesota teenager faces charges for bringing a gun on a school bus earlier this week in St. Cloud.
Police find four "ghost guns" during Coon Rapids homecoming game, 4 charged
Four teenagers face charges after police found multiple guns in the parking lot of Coon Rapids High School during Thursday evening's homecoming game.
Latest "safe summer" operation recovers 13 firearms, 13K fentanyl pills
A task force made up of local, state and federal law enforcement officers is sharing results of its Operation Safe Summer initiative.
NRA slams push to track guns purchased with credit cards
Gun rights group says a new code used by credit card issuers will create a "national registry" of firearms owners.
Crystal residents shook up by recent gunfire
Police are looking for a gunman who opened fire in a neighborhood in Crystal while kids were getting home from school. As WCCO's Reg Chapman reports, the gun shots shook up many in the neighborhood.
Families of Uvalde victims protest at Texas capital
Families of the victims of the Uvalde protested at the Texas state capital today to ask the governor to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons.
Crowd Removed With Chemical Spray As MN State Fair Closed
Law enforcement officers used a chemical spray to disperse a crowd that created a disturbance at the main gate to the Minnesota State Fair as it was drawing to a close, sheriff's officials said.
Bear Steals Camper's Pack Containing Firearm In BWCA
A Minnesota conservation officer reported a bear stealing a camper's backpack containing a handgun and several "delicious-smelling snacks" from a portage landing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
West St. Paul Woman Dead After Overnight Shooting
Police are investigating the shooting death of a woman outside a West St. Paul apartment building.
Milwaukee Girl, 4, Accidentally Shoots Father And Herself
Milwaukee police say a 4-year-old girl accidentally shot her father and herself after finding his handgun, but both are expected to survive.
Man Accused Of Pulling Gun On Somali Teens Out Of Jail
The man who allegedly pulled a gun on a group of Somali teenagers at a Twin Cities McDonald's is out of jail.
Principal: Blaine High Student Brought Gun To School
Principal Jason Paske issued a note to parents on the north metro school's website, saying that the gun was found in a student's locker and confiscated.
Shot Fired After 1st-Grader Brings Gun Into St. Paul Classroom
School officials in St. Paul say a first-grader brought a gun to class Thursday morning and the weapon discharged into the floor.
Report: Someone Tried To Get Through MSP Security With Loaded Gun
It appears more and more people are forgetting to properly pack certain items when they fly.
Sheriff: Gun Goes Off In Struggle Between Officer, Driver
One man is in jail after allegedly assaulting a Brooklyn Park police officer during an overnight arrest.
Police: Standoff Ensues After Homeowner Pulls Gun On Roommate
Officials in the north metro say they responded to a domestic situation Sunday where a homeowner pulled a gun on a roommate who was moving out.
Student Arrested After Bringing Gun, Ammo To Mpls. School
Police arrested a 16-year-old Minneapolis high school student on Monday after he brought a gun and ammunition to school and threatened to shoot someone.
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More extreme weather driving increased homeowners insurance premiums, industry official tells Minn. House panel
Minnesota homeowners insurance premiums have soared by nearly 400% in the last two decades as destructive weather events become more common, an industry official told a House panel Wednesday.
Talking Points: Is legalized sports gambling a sure bet in Minnesota?
Minnesota could be on the verge of the biggest expansion of of gambling in 30 years.
Julissa Thaler found guilty on all counts in murder of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart
A jury has found a Minnesota mother guilty of murder in the killing her 6-year-old son.
Fire damages residence hall room at University of Northwestern
The Roseville Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched shortly after 10:30 p.m. to the University of Northwestern residence hall on Eagle Drive.
Bail $300K for former "Dances With Wolves" actor in sex case
A judge on Wednesday set bail at $300,000 for a former "Dances With Wolves" actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls.
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Talking Points: Is legalized sports gambling a sure bet in Minnesota?
Minnesota could be on the verge of the biggest expansion of of gambling in 30 years.
Julissa Thaler found guilty on all counts in murder of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart
A jury has found a Minnesota mother guilty of murder in the killing her 6-year-old son.
Fire damages residence hall room at University of Northwestern
The Roseville Fire Department says firefighters were dispatched shortly after 10:30 p.m. to the University of Northwestern residence hall on Eagle Drive.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey's 2023-2024 priorities: Affordable housing, police reform, climate action
The plan includes such touch points as affordable housing, addressing the homelessness crisis, taking climate action, bolstering community safety, police reform, economic inclusion, and "good governance."
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
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Talking Points: Is legalized sports gambling a sure bet in Minnesota?
Minnesota could be on the verge of the biggest expansion of of gambling in 30 years.
MnDOT's 2023 "Name a Snowplow" contest winners: Blizzo, Han Snowlo, and more
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has revealed this year's winners of the popular "Name a Snowplow" contest.
56 animals rescued from unsafe conditions in Morrison County home
An unrelated call for help led to a major rescue mission last month.
4-year-old boy given award for helping save his mother's life during a medical emergency
The Sherburne County Sheriff bestowed an award to a 4-year-old boy for saving his mother's life during a medical emergency.
Woman found dead in Waite Park identified as Andrea Cottew, 52
According to authorities, the death happened along Park Meadows Drive in Waite Park.
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River Falls woman injured after losing control, overturning vehicle
A woman is in the hospital after losing control of her vehicle early Wednesday morning in western Wisconsin.
President Biden makes Wisconsin 1st stop after State of the Union
President Joe Biden on Wednesday was headed to Wisconsin, a battleground state he won by the slimmest of margins in 2020, to press his economic message and other themes from his State of the Union address in the window before his next big speech: announcing a possible reelection bid.
The only thing predictable about this winter's ice? Its unpredictability
The high and low temperatures are leading to some really uneven and potentially dangerous ice on Minnesota and Wisconsin lakes.
Wisconsin student's father sues over officer's neck restraint
An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that an off-duty police officer improperly restrained his 12-year-old daughter during a fight in a Wisconsin middle school last year.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices pick sides in race
Whoever controls the court will be in position to rule on issues ranging from whether the state's 1849 abortion ban should remain in effect to whether gerrymandered legislative district maps ought to be redrawn.
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More extreme weather driving increased homeowners insurance premiums, industry official tells Minn. House panel
Minnesota homeowners insurance premiums have soared by nearly 400% in the last two decades as destructive weather events become more common, an industry official told a House panel Wednesday.
Talking Points: Is legalized sports gambling a sure bet in Minnesota?
Minnesota could be on the verge of the biggest expansion of of gambling in 30 years.
Lawmakers hear about skyrocketing homeowner’s insurance rates
If you've owned a home for a while, you've probably seen your insurance premiums go up in the last several years. In fact, some homeowner's insurance rates have soared by nearly 400% in the last two decades.
Minneapolis Mayor Frey's 2023-2024 priorities: Affordable housing, police reform, climate action
The plan includes such touch points as affordable housing, addressing the homelessness crisis, taking climate action, bolstering community safety, police reform, economic inclusion, and "good governance."
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
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More extreme weather driving increased homeowners insurance premiums, industry official tells Minn. House panel
Minnesota homeowners insurance premiums have soared by nearly 400% in the last two decades as destructive weather events become more common, an industry official told a House panel Wednesday.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 87 more stores, including 4 in Minnesota
A list of closings reveals that stores in Bloomington, Rochester, Minnetonka, and Roseville will shutter their doors in the coming weeks.
Justin Jefferson is top-selling football jersey at Minn. Lids; Adam Thielen tops in N.D.
Somewhat surprisingly, Wisconsin's top-selling individual jersey wasn't that of a Green Bay Packer. Instead, the Chicago Bears' Justin Fields took that honor.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Arcade Arena at Rosedale offers offers thrill of interactive, team-building games
Video games have come along way since "Pong" and "Pac-Man." The technology is moving so rapidly that you can now step inside an arcade game.
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Julissa Thaler found guilty on all counts in murder of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart
A jury has found a Minnesota mother guilty of murder in the killing her 6-year-old son.
Bail $300K for former "Dances With Wolves" actor in sex case
A judge on Wednesday set bail at $300,000 for a former "Dances With Wolves" actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls.
Charges: Bank employee Kazeem Adelekan defrauded elderly victims out of more than $40K
A 34-year-old Coon Rapids man faces a felony charge accusing him of stealing nearly $45,000 from elderly victims while working as a bank employee.
Video: Snowbank ends police chase with suspected impaired driver in north metro
New video shows state troopers getting some help from Old Man Winter Tuesday evening.
Suspect in Dallas Zoo monkey theft says he'll do it again if released, docs allege
Davion Irvin, who remained jailed Tuesday on $25,000 bond, was arrested last week after asking questions at a downtown Dallas aquarium about animals there.
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MDH: Minnesota is first US state to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus
Minnesota health officials announced Wednesday that the state is the first to screen all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
YMCA adds free acupuncture services at 2 Twin Cities locations, no membership needed
In this holistic, ancient Chinese practice, an acupuncturist places dozens of thin needles into different points of each person's body to help them heal.
Shortage of home care nurses keeping babies from going home with their parents
Jamie has been thriving thanks to a tracheotomy that's helping his breathing and development. In fact, he's been ready to go home since September.
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Bail $300K for former "Dances With Wolves" actor in sex case
A judge on Wednesday set bail at $300,000 for a former "Dances With Wolves" actor charged in Nevada with sexually abusing and trafficking Indigenous women and girls.
Duran Duran, Bastille, Nile Rodgers & CHIC to play at state fair Grandstand
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its first Grandstand performance for 2023.
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" to reflect on best ads of the last 4+ years
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of The Decades" will allow fans to vote on their favorite ads of the last 40+ years.
"Dances With Wolves" actor charged in sex abuse case
Chasing Horse was born on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, which is home to the Sicangu Sioux, one of the seven tribes of the Lakota nation.
Fleetwood Mac may be "done," Mick Fleetwood says
Mick Fleetwood says the band's future is "sort of unthinkable" in the wake of former bandmate Christine McVie's death.
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Hiawatha Golf Course could soon become historical site
The Hiawatha Golf Course in Minneapolis could soon end up on the national register of historic places.
Justin Jefferson is top-selling football jersey at Minn. Lids; Adam Thielen tops in N.D.
Somewhat surprisingly, Wisconsin's top-selling individual jersey wasn't that of a Green Bay Packer. Instead, the Chicago Bears' Justin Fields took that honor.
NFL world reacts to Vikings' hiring of DC Brian Flores
The Minnesota Vikings' recent hiring of Brian Flores as the team's new defensive coordinator has generated plenty of reaction from the NFL world.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
Want to see the Los Angeles Lakers star vault into NBA history in person? Here's how much tickets will cost you.
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Talking Points: Is legalized sports gambling a sure bet in Minnesota?
Minnesota could be on the verge of the biggest expansion of of gambling in 30 years.
Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 3)
Major Rick Palaia, with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, provided a law enforcement perspective on fentanyl overdoses and lifesaving success of narcan.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 2)
A new federal law now allows anyone with a license to prescribe a lifesaving drug -- buprenorphine, also know as suboxone. Murphy spoke with addiction specialist Dr. Charles Reznikoff, with Hennepin Healthcare, about suboxone and whether the testing strips in any way encourage drug use.
Talking Points: Fentanyl test strips (part 1)
Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips, where a drug user can test a substance to see if it contains fentanyl. Murphy also examined the questions and concerns some people have about the testing strips.
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California surfer now hangs 10 on frosty Lake Superior
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
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How do you know if your skincare routine is working?
The length of time we've spent in winter can be measured by how often you've needed to moisturize. Trying to treat dry, cracked skin can be a daily battle.
How can you make sure your personal info is safe on public Wi-Fi?
An easy way to stay plugged in across the world is also one experts consider too risky to use. Not the internet itself, but rather how you connect to it.
Why do some people have great voices, and others don't?
Heather Brown visited Apple Valley High School to talk with some choir members headed to Carnegie Hall this spring.
How much first aid should we know? And are classes necessary?
"Emergencies can happen, anywhere, any time," said the American Red Cross' Carrie Carlson-Guest.
What are your rights if you're laid off?
In 2023 alone, more than 234 tech companies have laid off nearly 76,000 workers.
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report
Some light flurries will blow across Minnesota Thursday.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report
It'll be another mild night on Wednesday, with some weak and disorganized snow systems moving through on Thursday.
NEXT Weather: Noon report
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
What is Next Weather?
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.
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NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report
Some light flurries will blow across Minnesota Thursday.
Skiing with Minnesota Nat’l Guard troops in Norway
Minnesota National Guard troops are in Norway, training alongside the Norwegian Home Guard, continuing a 50-year partnership. Reg Chapman and photojournalist Tom Aviles are there with our citizen-soldiers, and filed a report as they prepared to ski up a snowy mountain.
Julissa Thaler found guilty on all counts in murder of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart
Julissa Thaler, 29, was convicted Wednesday afternoon of first- and second-degree murder in connection with the death of Eli Hart, whose body was found in her trunk during a traffic stop in Orono last year.
Lawmakers hear about skyrocketing homeowner’s insurance rates
If you've owned a home for a while, you've probably seen your insurance premiums go up in the last several years. In fact, some homeowner's insurance rates have soared by nearly 400% in the last two decades.
Minnesota nonprofits say earthquake victims need blankets, food, medicine
WCCO spoke with Questscope's Roy Moussalli, who is based in Damascus and who says they're trying to help people impacted by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria as well and as soon as they can.