Wis. inmate killed his cellmate for being Black and gay, charges say
Investigators in Wisconsin say an inmate serving time for trying to kill his mother killed his cellmate for being Black and gay.
Investigators in Wisconsin say an inmate serving time for trying to kill his mother killed his cellmate for being Black and gay.
A rally for a teen allegedly attacked at Hopkins High School is scheduled for Wednesday morning, and Minnetonka police say they're investigating the attack as a possible hate crime.
Dozens rallied Wednesday outside Hopkins High School after an alleged attack that Minnetonka police are investigating as a possible hate crime.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says investigators know the suspect and that he has a "history of trespassing and acting erratically at the mosque and in the neighborhood."
Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe."
A Minneapolis mother believes she became a hate crime victim after an argument at a gas station turned violent.
A Minneapolis mother believes she became a hate crime victim after an argument at a gas station turned violent. It’s an attack that comes as cases of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are on the rise.
Schools across the state are stepping up security following a series of antisemitic messages at Cornell.
Prosecutors said Joseph Czuba, 71, wanted the victims to move out of the home they rented from him, and believed he and his wife "were in danger," because he feared the woman he stabbed "was going to call over her Palestinian friends or family to harm them."
"I'm just here to protect my family and take care of them. But I just wouldn't want anything to escalate or get out of hand or get crazy," said Jay Franklin.
Police said the teen was charged with murder as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.
The first-of-its-kind report included incidents of harassment and vandalism as well as physical attacks.
The shattered door didn’t stop people from attending Friday prayer, though many had concerns after learning about the vandalism.
The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub has been ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance.
The massacre inside a Colorado LQBTQ bar would've been worse if not for some brave people inside that bar, including an Army veteran and a drag performer.
The attack at an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs occurred on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors lives lost to violence.
"First thing I thought of was my son," Matt said. "He's gonna see this. How do I explain this to him?"
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations called Tuesday for state and federal agencies to investigate a possible bias motive for what the advocacy group calls "an apparent attempted arson" at a Muslim cemetery in southern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling on authorities in southern Minnesota to investigate a possible bias crime targeting worshippers at a Mankato mosque.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating two incidents of racist graffiti and vandalism reported in rural parts of the county over the past week.
The man accused of spray-painting hate messages on a Moorhead mosque is being inviting by the area's Muslim community to visit the building.
A man accused of spray-painting hate messages on a Minnesota mosque told police he meant it as a joke, according to a complaint filed Thursday.
City officials in Bloomington, Minnesota, have asked the FBI to investigate after a piece of rope resembling a noose was found in a Black firefighter's locker.
Metropolitan State University reportedly sent out an email to students Wednesday saying that there was a "racially motivated physical assault" on its St. Paul campus.
A Wisconsin man was sentenced this week to three years in prison for sending letters to a Jewish community center in which he threatened to use guns and explosives to cause "maximum carnage."
Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday.
A fire at a St. Paul homeless encampment destroyed at least six tents Wednesday morning.
Cooler air is moving in Wednesday, making it feel more like October in Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points for the Timberwolves, who are coming off their best season in 20 years.
Investigators believe the death of a 13-year-old boy at a haunted hayride in central Minnesota last week was an accident.
Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday.
A fire at a St. Paul homeless encampment destroyed at least six tents Wednesday morning.
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
Organizers with the "Row the Vote" voter outreach campaign said they visited several classes in the weeks leading up to Tuesday, educating their peers about how to register to vote and the process.
Metro Transit hopes to make commuting across the Twin Cities area easier by the end of the decade.
Investigators believe the death of a 13-year-old boy at a haunted hayride in central Minnesota last week was an accident.
Moorhead police are asking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Jonathan Fleury, who walked away from his care facility last month.
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition to hear the case of Jerry Westrom, the man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Jeanie Childs.
Four years ago, almost to the day, Minnesotans were digging out of record-snowfall — a stark difference to the forecasted high temperatures in the low 80s on Monday.
A steady flow of early voters on Monday morning made their way to Burnsville City Hall, one of the early voting sites in the 2nd Congressional District.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
Racial justice advocates are calling for action after a substitute teacher in Woodbury was accused of reenacting George Floyd's murder in class.
Firefighters' efforts were hampered by the strong winds and downed power lines, as well as a broken natural gas line, officials say.
A young boy injured in a tractor accident during a field trip to a fall festival in Chippewa County last month got to meet the heroes who saved him.
Boats big and small are being beached and abandoned in the St. Croix River. City leaders in Hudson are trying to chart a course on how to clean them up.
A Minnesota mother is on a mission to protect children with autism and ease the burden on their families.
After Denise Godwin received a terminal breast cancer diagnosis last November, she decided to go big in her final months with a haunted house display unlike any other in the Halloween Capital of the World.
A groundbreaking for a place that's expected to be a game changer for food entrepreneurs took place Wednesday. Northside Economic Opportunity Network's, also known as NEON, Collective Kitchen will provide commercial kitchen space — and opportunity.
A local food shelf gets a huge renovation and hopes to intercept violence in Minneapolis.
Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Organizers with the "Row the Vote" voter outreach campaign said they visited several classes in the weeks leading up to Tuesday, educating their peers about how to register to vote and the process.
Experts say Russian disinformation groups are behind the baseless claims targeting the Harris-Walz campaign.
A protest continues outside the Hennepin County Jail on Tuesday after police arrested 11 people during a pro-Palestinian protest on Monday at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.
In-person early voting is kicking off across battleground Wisconsin, with former President Barack Obama and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz hosting a rally in liberal Madison.
A car, stolen in Chicago and recovered in Minnesota, was brought into Best Autobody in Blaine to be looked at. The car's owner now says the shop is asking for $30,000 or her car will be sent to auction.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
Years after Krispy Kreme vanished from Minnesota following a much-ballyhooed opening blitz, the doughnut chain is planning to return to the state.
Every year, about a third of all food in the United States goes to waste. A healthy portion of that is due to confusion about labeling dates.
Investigators have retrieved new evidence showing how prison inmates continue to smuggle narcotics, including now through books and magazines.
Justin Sutherland, a celebrity chef from the Twin Cities, pleaded guilty on Monday to a felony charge stemming from a fight with his girlfriend earlier this summer.
Police say a man shot and killed one person and injured another in western Minnesota before being taken into custody following a domestic violence-related standoff on Tuesday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Police say a "verbal altercation" between a man and a woman turned violent overnight Tuesday inside a Minneapolis apartment, leaving her with apparent life-threatening injuries and him in custody with a stab wound.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution.
Fauci was scheduled to speak at Northrop at 6 p.m. Earlier in the day, some students gathered in support of the 11 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested on campus on Monday.
There are currently 4 million people in the U.S. right now that have a title in common: breast cancer survivor. But for half of them, another health battle begins when the cancer battle ends.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
Disney is clarifying its timeline for naming Bob Iger's successor, while also bringing in Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO as board chair.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points for the Timberwolves, who are coming off their best season in 20 years.
Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert reportedly signed a $110 million contract to stay on with the team for another three years, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Fourth-year Minnesota coach Ben Johnson again has his hands full trying to integrate a wave of new players after the transfer portal made frequent stops on campus.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
With nearly two weeks until Election Day, the polls are tighter than ever. One development that has Democrats concerned and Republicans thrilled is Trump's relative strength with minority voters.
As election day gets closer, polls in battleground states are what you should focus on, experts agree.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Analysts say national polls that show how tight the race is between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are not key indicators ahead of the election.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The town has embraced the stones so much that every summer they have Agate Days, also known as the largest rock show in Minnesota, with over 100 vendors.
Eagles, pigs and aliens are three things that don't typically fit together. But at Mimi and Papa's in the far-southern Minnesota town of Windom, there's a lot that doesn't quite fit together.
What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia.
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
It takes 15 to 20 minutes for most adults to fall asleep. During that period, an odd sensation can occur which about seven out of 10 of us experience: bedtime twitches.
Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National Retail Federation predicts that sales could hit a whopping $989 billion this season.
The earliest snowfall in the Twin Cities was Sept. 24, 1985 — coming in a fourth-tenths of an inch. The latest first snowfall was on Dec. 3, 1928.
Rising prescription drug prices can be tough to swallow, but apps and websites can help lower your pharmacy bill.
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.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
A severe thunderstorm swept through the Twin Cities metro late Monday evening, bringing sights to behold.
Wednesday starts a stretch of more seasonable temperatures, though we're not done with warm weather yet.
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.
Cooler air is moving in Wednesday, making it feel more like October in Minnesota.
Cooler air is moving in Wednesday, making it feel more like October in Minnesota.
It will start feeling more like October over the next couple of days.
It's almost time for Halloween, so before you go trick-or-treating, why not try some spooky science with the kids?
It’s National Horror Movie Day, so we’re talking about our favorite scary flicks.
People Incorporated is getting ready for the 30th Annual Artability Art Show and Sale, a celebration of creativity and community wellness through art.
Relationship expert Dr. Shonda Craft discusses how couples can keep their relationships healthy during this time of year.
We all have to take a driving test to get our license, but how well do you think you'd do on a test if you had to take one now?