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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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating the shooting death of a woman outside a West St. Paul apartment building.
Milwaukee police say a 4-year-old girl accidentally shot her father and herself after finding his handgun, but both are expected to survive.
The man who allegedly pulled a gun on a group of Somali teenagers at a Twin Cities McDonald's is out of jail.
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.
School officials in St. Paul say a first-grader brought a gun to class Thursday morning and the weapon discharged into the floor.
It appears more and more people are forgetting to properly pack certain items when they fly.
One man is in jail after allegedly assaulting a Brooklyn Park police officer during an overnight arrest.
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.
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.
A student who brought a loaded gun to his high school in St. Paul told police he was trying to protect himself from gang members. The 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty Thursday in juvenile court to felony possession of a dangerous weapon on school property.
A loaded gun was found Wednesday morning in a student's backpack at Harding High School in St. Paul. Superintendent of St. Paul Schools Valeria Silva says the gun was discovered after a teacher called for authorities to do a search for marijuana.
A 31-year-old man was shot three times by a Fargo police officer after authorities say the suspect aimed a replica of a real gun with a laser pointer at the officer.
More than $5,000 has been donated to help a cat that was shot in the face last month near Minot.
A Bloomington man is accused of trying to grab a gun while resisting arrest Tuesday, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
A 34-year-old Wisconsin man and convicted felon faces three new felonies, according to court documents filed in Ramsey County, after he allegedly pointed a gun Sunday at an off-duty police officer and fled police.
A man is dead after a late night shooting in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood Sunday. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, around 10:45 p.m. the Communications Center received a call of a shooting in the 400 block of Cedar Avenue South.
Call it Gun Day at the Minnesota Legislature. A House panel is planning to discuss a handful of firearm-related proposals Thursday.
Police are searching for the suspect from a car chase that led police from Minneapolis to New Brighton Thursday night. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, just before 10 p.m. an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in Minneapolis as the driver was reportedly acting suspicious.
Fargo police are looking for a shoplifter who pulled a gun on a store employee.
Police in the town of Jordan say they've arrested a man suspected of hitting his significant other in the head with a gun at a church.
Police say a Blaine man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a rifle at his manager through a store window. Michael Joseph Decoux, 47, was charged with one count terroristic threats and one count of dangerous weapon violation.
The trajectory of a spring snowstorm headed for Minnesota shifted overnight, leaving the Twin Cities free and clear. Southern Minnesota, however, could still see blizzard conditions.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
While John Tuneheim said more records have been uncovered since the 90s, in addition to thousands more recently found by the FBI, he said don't expect anything Earth-shattering once the new information is released.
The crash happened at approximately 6:18 p.m. Friday on Rush Lake Trail south of Belle Isle Drive in Nessel Township, according to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says four boys between the ages of 15 and 17 were arrested for the March 2 incident.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says four boys between the ages of 15 and 17 were arrested for the March 2 incident.
Minnesota's Department of Public Safety is looking to capitalize off of a year-long pilot program where dozens of agencies tested software that detects drug use in impaired drivers.
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were back in the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday to express their solidarity with veterans who lost their jobs at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Relatives of the 3-year-old who was trapped under a car Monday evening say the helmet he was wearing saved his life.
Prosecutors made a final plea Tuesday in their mission to convict alleged Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock and codefendant Salim Said.
Minnesota's Department of Public Safety is looking to capitalize off of a year-long pilot program where dozens of agencies tested software that detects drug use in impaired drivers.
Police in the Twin Cities say a Grand Rapids man, who is a state senator, has been arrested for allegedly trying to solicit sex from a minor.
A southern Minnesota man is in custody after allegedly fatally stabbing a gas station employee.
Adam Fravel, the Minnesota man convicted of murdering Madeline Kingsbury and sentenced to life in prison, has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court.
Minnesota has long been a haven for refugees, with nearly 118,000 individuals resettling in the state since 1979, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Wisconsin voters are casting the first ballots in a pivotal state Supreme Court race that will determine whether liberal or conservative justices control the highest court in the crucial presidential battleground.
The fields for the NCAA basketball tournaments are set, and while the Minnesota men won't be dancing, some other local teams have punched their ticket.
State troopers say they arrested a 47-year-old woman from Minneapolis on Saturday after the driver showed "signs of impairment" and detected the odor of marijuana during a traffic stop.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls debuts it a cheesemaking course at its on-campus dairy plant.
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election have initiated a class action lawsuit seeking $175,000 in damages each.
Jeff Birkel got hooked on running in his 30s, but after getting diagnosed with ALS, things changed. Soon, his sons had an idea to get their dad qualified as a handicapped athlete in the Boston Marathon.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
Decades of militant rule and ongoing conflict in Burma have sent nearly 20,000 Karen people to resettle in the Twin Cities since the early 2000s. It's conflict the four students were able to experience up close once again with a month-long trip to Southeast Asia.
Giacomo Naylor gave everything to his loved ones — his mom, younger siblings Lukas and Isadora — up until Jan. 25 at 2:28 a.m. while on "G's Last Stand" — a coast-to-coast road trip they took because he did not want to die in a hospital.
Drafted during World War II, Don Tietz found himself a long way from his hometown farm.
While John Tuneheim said more records have been uncovered since the 90s, in addition to thousands more recently found by the FBI, he said don't expect anything Earth-shattering once the new information is released.
Police say Sen. Justin Eichorn tried to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex. As our Ubah Ali reports, his arrest is adding to an unprecedented session at the Minnesota Capitol.
Tens of thousands of pages of previously redacted records about the JFK assassination are now public. Jason Rantala spoke with a Minneapolis judge who has seen, and released, information related to President Kennedy's death.
Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith were back in the Twin Cities metro on Tuesday to express their solidarity with veterans who lost their jobs at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
One professor said this JFK assassination release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
For nearly 10 years, Iron Door Pub has stood at Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street. But now, it's shutting it's doors for good.
A group of south Minneapolis renters are demanding action from their building's management company, alleging major maintenance issues are being ignored and tenants are being threatened with eviction.
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in Minnesota. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Minnesota is a target in President Trump's trade war. On Monday, Ontario, Canada slapped a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to our state and two others.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says four boys between the ages of 15 and 17 were arrested for the March 2 incident.
Prosecutors made a final plea Tuesday in their mission to convict alleged Feeding Our Future ringleader Aimee Bock and codefendant Salim Said.
Police in the Twin Cities say a Grand Rapids man, who is a state senator, has been arrested for allegedly trying to solicit sex from a minor.
Police say an armed man was taken into custody late Tuesday morning after he fired an AR-15 inside a home while experiencing a mental health crisis.
A southern Minnesota man is in custody after allegedly fatally stabbing a gas station employee.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
As the federal government ramps up deportation efforts, an area organization says those efforts are striking fear into the wrong hearts.
Five years ago this week, our world shut down as COVID-19 swept the country. It was a time of loss and change that hit all of us — and all of us have memories of how the virus upended our lives.
After dozens of overdoses in just four days, Minnesota's biggest county is racing to reverse the troubling trend.
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
Bidding is underway for dozens of Bob Dylan memorabilia items, including his earliest-known demo recording described as "a revelation."
Country music star Keith Urban will make a stop at St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center in September.
What's it like to work behind the scenes during one of the busiest weeks of the football calendar?
Obi Toppin's fourth 3-pointer of overtime came with 3.5 seconds left to lift the short-handed Indiana Pacers over Minnesota 132-130 and end the Timberwolves' eight-game winning streak.
Hear from Tartan men's basketball coach Mark Klingsporn, who just won his 700th career game. Plus, see which boys hockey teams from Class AA have stamped their ticket to the state tournament.
Mats Zuccarello scored the tiebreaking power-play goal with 4:38 left and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1.
The Minnesota Vikings released center Garrett Bradbury in a move prompted by the addition of four-time Pro Bowl pick Ryan Kelly in free agency last week.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order, but he says it is unclear if or when the Trump administration will follow the court's directive.
A Minnesota man who was fired from his federal job as part of President Trump's federal layoffs should get his job back because of a new federal court order.
Esme Murphy takes a look at why the government could shut down and what it could mean for Minnesotans.
A looming government shutdown amid cuts and layoffs at the federal level. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with University of Minnesota Professor Larry Jacobs about how a government shutdown will impact you, and if a Minnesota government shutdown is on the horizon. CLICK HERE for more.
Republicans have put forward a budget proposal that would keep the federal government from shutting down this Sunday, but Democrats are opposed because of sharp budget cuts. Esme Murphy looks at how a shutdown would affect Minnesotans.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
If you've been to the University of Minnesota, you can't miss the Weisman Art Museum. It stands out in more ways than one.
How about spending Valentine's Day, in a dome? You can do it in Pine City. The Sweetbriar Ridge offers couples a unique glamping getaway.
If you've been to southeastern Minnesota, you've likely come across Sugar Loaf Bluff.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people, but one drug meant to clear congestion has struggled to do its job. Here's what drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Anglers are counting down the days to May 10 after the Department of Natural Resources announced you can keep two walleyes daily on Lake Mille Lacs this year.
As the days get longer and warmer, it's also a reminder for parents to get ready: Their kids are about to be home for a week straight.
It's a label that can instill confidence and patriotism. Some shoppers even seek out products that say "Made in America."
Sleep is the rest and recovery bodies and brains need to be at our best once our eyes open again. Achieving that is easier said than done.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
The trajectory of a spring snowstorm headed for Minnesota shifted overnight, leaving the Twin Cities free and clear. Southern Minnesota, however, could still see blizzard conditions.
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 trajectory of a spring snowstorm headed for Minnesota shifted overnight, leaving the Twin Cities free and clear. Southern Minnesota, however, could still see blizzard conditions.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares the latest changes to a spring snowstorm expected to impact southern Minnesota.
A snow storm is expected to move into Minnesota overnight and could bring blizzard-like conditions to parts of the state.
The trajectory of a spring snowstorm headed for Minnesota shifted overnight, leaving the Twin Cities free and clear. Southern Minnesota, however, could still see blizzard conditions.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer shares the latest changes to a spring snowstorm expected to impact southern Minnesota.
The start of spring kicks off a nasal nuisance for many people. Seasonal allergies will return, but it turns out, a drug meant to clear congestion struggled to do its job. What's the best remedy for a stuffy nose? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains which drugs work best to help you breathe better.
Two astronauts, stuck in space, are finally home. They splashed down off the Florida coast Tuesday afternoon before getting on a boat to head back to dry land. The pair had a 17-hour flight back to Earth after being on the International Space Station for more than nine months.
Police say Sen. Justin Eichorn tried to solicit a 17-year-old girl for sex. As our Ubah Ali reports, his arrest is adding to an unprecedented session at the Minnesota Capitol.