California Man Charged In Hopkins Apartment Shooting
A 43-year-old California man faces charges in connection to Monday morning's apartment shooting in Hopkins that left one man injured.
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1 Shot At Hopkins Apartment Building, Suspect In Custody
The shooter and victim "are believed to be related," police said.
Rob Gronkowski Makes Surprise Visit To Hopkins High School
Gronk completely surprised the Hopkins High School student body Monday, and delivered a check for $15,000 from his foundation.
Hopkins Junior High Students Send Solar Energy To Kenyan Villages In Need
On Friday, 60 students at Hopkins West Junior High learned just how powerful the sun can be.
Hopkins Teen With Rare Disease Surprised With New Wheelchair: 'It Was Great To See Her Smile'
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the unlikely way a dream came true for a teen who has an incredibly rare disease.
Hopkins Mainstreet Added To National Register Of Historic Places
"Hopkins is a small town sitting in the shadow of a major city, so it's very Mayberryesque," said John Haga, owner of Bongo's and Bud's Music Center.
Paige Bueckers Talks 'Surreal' Return To Minnesota For The Final Four
"I think there's a reason why I'm back here and why I'm getting the opportunity again," Paige Bueckers said. "It's crazy what God does in your life."
Women's Final Four In Minneapolis Inspires Young Basketball Stars
Players at Hopkins High School and Minnehaha Academy are heartened by the increased attention Paige Bueckers and the Final Four are bringing to women's basketball.
Hopkins H.S. Student Pushes Legislature For Free Pads, Tampons In Minnesota Schools
On a recent afternoon, 15-year-old Elif Ozturk took a trip after class at Hopkins High School to the Minnesota State Capitol. She wasn't there for a tour. She was there to testify.
Phong Yang, 36, Accused Of Stealing Rare Bonsai Trees Worth Thousands
Investigators say that Phong Yang stole Bonsai trees worth nearly $14,000 in one incident, and worth almost $8,800 in a different incident -- both were taken from the same residence, and one of the trees stolen was believed to be more than 250 years old.
Abandoned Doll Offers Lesson In Compassion For Hopkins Kindergarteners
Story time in Ellen Dischinger's kindergarten classroom at Gatewood Elementary School captures attention. But it's the story the students wrote that they're most excited to share.
After Year Of Double Shifts To Buy Food Truck, Thief Steals Hopkins Man's Dream
"A lot of people out there, they, you know, they going out there taking people's stuff and not understanding it's not the stuff you taking," Mackenson Charles said. "It's the dream you take with you."
'We Did Pretty Good': Hopkins Girls Basketball Take On No. 1 Team In The Country
This is as good as it gets in girls prep basketball. ESPNU was in town to broadcast the game between No. 1 in the country Sidwell Friends and No. 3 Hopkins. For the host Royals, who have blown out every opponent so far this season, it was a chance to see how they measure up.
Golden Valley, Hopkins Instituting Mask Mandates
Two Twin Cities suburbs announced Wednesday they will institute citywide mask mandates this week.
'Show Them Something Different': 43 Hoops Rebrands, Expands To Woodbury
43 Hoops has been well-known in Minnesota's basketball community for years, based in Hopkins.
Parents Speaking Out After Multiple Fights Break Out At Hopkins H.S.
Administrators say one fight took place around the same time students planned a sit in to protest the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and injustices in the judicial system. It's believed the fight was not related to the protest.
'It's Terrifying': Shooting At Hopkins Apartment Building Has Neighbors Nervous
Police say a man was shot at the Knollwood Apartments in Hopkins Sunday. A man is now in custody after fleeing police.
Self-Proclaimed Psychic Charged With Swindling 2 Victims Out Of $130K
Charging documents allege a Hopkins woman who called herself a psychic swindled two vulnerable adults out of more than $130,000.
Best Friends Die An Hour Apart After Hopkins Crash: 'They Were Special'
"They were like best friends, and they both went within an hour of each other," Eden Wollerman Rancaño said. "Their husbands are the ones that are left to pick up the pieces."
'I Ran Downstairs And Was Able To Hold My Baby Boy': Mother Of Hopkins Shooting Victim Says Son Died In Her Arms
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral cost for the man fatally shot Sunday night in Hopkins.
Hopkins Police Investigating Fatal Shooting At Apartment Building
Officers responded to an apartment building on the 300 block of Blake Road North around 7:45 p.m. They found a man with a gunshot wound who died at the scene.
Twin Cities Memorabilia Store Offering $10K Reward For Info On Stolen Cards
A Hopkins memorabilia store is looking for help after $160,000 worth of merchandise was stolen this week.
More Bonsai Tree Thefts Reported, This Time In Hopkins
More bonsai tree thefts have occurred in the Twin Cities, with the Hopkins Police Department now investigating two recent incidents of thefts at the same house.
Minnesota Runner Qualifies To Race In 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Joseph Klecker is heading to Tokyo with the U.S. Olympic men's track and field team after he placed third in a qualifying race Friday night.
Juvenile Male Arrested For Assault Of Woman Walking Hopkins Trail
Authorities say a juvenile male was taken into custody Tuesday in connection to an assault last week of a woman walking on a Hopkins trail.
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23-year-old man shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale, suspect flees
Police in Oakdale are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale Tuesday evening.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
North Dakota's only abortion clinic preps move to Minnesota
The clinic has been planning this move since the leak of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion last month.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Motorcyclist boxed in by state patrol on metro highway
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
U.S. unsolved homicide rates soar, and Minneapolis is pacing worse than nat'l average
The day after Terrell Mayes, Jr. celebrated Christmas with his family, the 3-year-old and his siblings heard gunshots. A stray bullet struck Terrell as he ran up the stairs inside his north Minneapolis home. For more than a decade, WCCO has followed his grieving mother's push to find her son's killer.
Citing "operational challenges," Delta offers holiday weekend travelers waivers to rebook
Local travel expert Kyle Potter says the announcement comes as sources from within Delta tell him that hundreds of flights scheduled for this holiday weekend and next are still without assigned pilots.
VIDEO: Bear caught hanging out on top of bird feeder
A WCCO viewer with a camera was quick on his feet in northern Minnesota recently, and captured another video of a bear getting awfully close to civilization.
Minnesota needs your help naming new 188-mile bike trail
The 188-mile trail combines existing roads and trails to connect Moorhead to St. Cloud.
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Motorcyclist boxed in by state patrol on metro highway
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
U.S. unsolved homicide rates soar, and Minneapolis is pacing worse than nat'l average
The day after Terrell Mayes, Jr. celebrated Christmas with his family, the 3-year-old and his siblings heard gunshots. A stray bullet struck Terrell as he ran up the stairs inside his north Minneapolis home. For more than a decade, WCCO has followed his grieving mother's push to find her son's killer.
Shamir Black, 18, charged with pistol-whipping, attempted carjacking
Investigators say 18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys outside a northeast Minneapolis restaurant.
2 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Minnesota
Another monkeypox case has been confirmed in Minnesota.
Next Weather: Heat and chance of storms Wednesday
It will be hot Wednesday, hitting around 90 degrees with breezy conditions.
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VIDEO: Bear caught hanging out on top of bird feeder
A WCCO viewer with a camera was quick on his feet in northern Minnesota recently, and captured another video of a bear getting awfully close to civilization.
Minnesota needs your help naming new 188-mile bike trail
The 188-mile trail combines existing roads and trails to connect Moorhead to St. Cloud.
2 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Minnesota
Another monkeypox case has been confirmed in Minnesota.
Next Weather: Heat and chance of storms Wednesday
It will be hot Wednesday, hitting around 90 degrees with breezy conditions.
Minnesota resorts are booked solid this summer
Some of the guests booked at the resorts this July 4th weekend are actually being re-booked from canceled trips last summer or even 2020. It's created a logjam of reservations for several weeks.
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Wisconsin governor, AG file legal challenge to 1849 abortion law
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has filed a direct challenge to the state's 1849 criminal abortion law that bans nearly all abortions.
Anti-abortion groups look to update 1849 Wisconsin ban
Some Democrats and abortion rights supporters have questioned the validity of a law that had been on the books for 173 years but wasn't enforced due to the Roe decision.
Wisconsin's Tony Evers looks for boost from anger over abortion
Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers hopes to translate anger over the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade into votes this fall as he vows to fight a 173-year-old state abortion ban in any way he can.
Hearing set for Wisconsin teen accused of killing girl
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
Wisconsin doctors suspend abortion services
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Good Question: What could actually come from the Jan. 6 hearings?
The January 6th hearings are not a trial, but have felt like one at times, whether that's in the court of public opinion, or criminal court.
Bill aims to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
Proposed legislation will aim to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
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Citing "operational challenges," Delta offers holiday weekend travelers waivers to rebook
Local travel expert Kyle Potter says the announcement comes as sources from within Delta tell him that hundreds of flights scheduled for this holiday weekend and next are still without assigned pilots.
Minnesota resorts are booked solid this summer
Some of the guests booked at the resorts this July 4th weekend are actually being re-booked from canceled trips last summer or even 2020. It's created a logjam of reservations for several weeks.
Proposed legislation will aim to close legal gap after several Minnesota families lose savings to pool contractor
A WCCO investigation has sparked state action to protect your money and property.
Metro Transit ridership rebounds as gas prices soar
Gas, groceries, and just about everything is getting more expensive. As we look for ways to save money, more are opting to hop on public transit.
As gas prices continue to surge ahead of summer holidays, Minnesota marinas navigate pain at the pump
As Minnesota's average price for gasoline maintains a price near $4.75 a gallon heading into the heart of summer, marinas along the St. Croix River are averaging prices up to $2 more.
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Motorcyclist boxed in by state patrol on metro highway
Traffic cameras captured video of Minnesota State Patrol troopers boxing in a motorcyclist who allegedly refused to pull over during a traffic stop.
U.S. unsolved homicide rates soar, and Minneapolis is pacing worse than nat'l average
The day after Terrell Mayes, Jr. celebrated Christmas with his family, the 3-year-old and his siblings heard gunshots. A stray bullet struck Terrell as he ran up the stairs inside his north Minneapolis home. For more than a decade, WCCO has followed his grieving mother's push to find her son's killer.
Shamir Black, 18, charged with pistol-whipping, attempted carjacking
Investigators say 18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys outside a northeast Minneapolis restaurant.
23-year-old man shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale, suspect flees
Police in Oakdale are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot inside Marcus Cinema in Oakdale Tuesday evening.
Man accused of kidnapping and assaulting man in Brooklyn Park home faces federal charges
Jose Chapa-Aguilera has been charged in a federal indictment with drug trafficking and firearms violations in connection to the December 2021 kidnapping of torture of a Brooklyn Park man.
Health
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2 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Minnesota
Another monkeypox case has been confirmed in Minnesota.
North Dakota's only abortion clinic preps move to Minnesota
The clinic has been planning this move since the leak of the U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion last month.
North Dakota AG: Fargo abortion clinic must close July 28
North Dakota's attorney general said Tuesday that the state's sole abortion clinic will be forced to shut down at the end of July, at which time patients will likely head across the Red River to neighboring Moorhead.
COVID In Minnesota: Hospitalization rate falls below high risk line
The rate, which is measured as new admissions per 100,000 residents, stands at 7.4. It had been above the high risk mark (8) since early May.
Abortion ruling, and the rhetoric around it, reveals portrait of two separate Americas
Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling divided the nation on abortion, not just in public opinion but in access to abortion care.
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These are the most popular game consoles in each state
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
After 27 years, professional wrestling returns to Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro." In September, professional wrestling will return to the mall.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Long-awaited, modernized 'Emma' makes debut at Guthrie Theater
The adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill honors the 1815 novel while using lots of humor, modern-day clothing, and pop music, similar to "Bridgerton."
2 Minnesota teens to compete in national musical theater awards
The winners of the Jimmy Awards often punch their ticket to Broadway, and in some cases, Hollywood.
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Jefferson has Lynx's first triple-double in win over Wings
Moriah Jefferson had the first triple-double in franchise history with 13 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 92-64 victory over the Dallas Wings on Tuesday night.
Polanco, Twins win 6-0, split doubleheader with Guardians
Jorge Polanco drove in three runs and rookie Josh Winder pitched six stellar innings as the Minnesota Twins earned a day-night doubleheader split with a 6-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.
Wolves welcome rookie Kessler's defense, size and upside
Walker Kessler will bring a 7-foot-1 presence and prolific shot-blocking ability to Minnesota, a welcome complement in the post to star Karl-Anthony Towns even if his playing time is limited during his debut NBA season.
Wild sends off team dog Celly to his next mission, helping veteran with PTSD
The team adopted Celly from Coco's Heart Dog Rescue last summer on a one-year training contract, to be raised as a future service dog. Now a veteran will take Celly home.
Guardians end skid, rally past Twins in day-night DH opener
Amed Rosario's clutch two-run single in the eighth inning rallied Cleveland to a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader Tuesday, snapping the Guardians' five-game losing streak.
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Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
Montgomery National Golf Club's 'Magical Mystery Tour' Inspired By Owner's Love For Beatles
There's a place in our state where you can "hit" a nice drive down the fairway, while surrounded by "hits" from the Beatles.
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What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
What is the purpose of the "#ShowYourStripes" campaign?
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
Why is the airline industry struggling? And how long will it be this way?
If last weekend was any indication, prepare for a tumultuous summer travel season.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that the weekend is looking to be somewhat cooler.
Next Weather: 5 A.M. report
Riley O'Connor has the latest forecast.
Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Wednesday will be windy and hot, with temps rising back to the 90s.
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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Chaska cookbook author shares easy Indian recipes
Chef Mish Sen, from Chaska, just published her first cookbook: "Indian Kitchen Secrets: 52 Easy-to-Make Indian Recipes for Beginners."
Chatting with cast members from "Ain't Too Proud"
A Broadway musical that's all about The Temptations is now open at the Orpheum. WCCO talks with Marcus Paul James and James T. Lane.
3 keys to successfully welcoming new coworkers
Dr. Michael Walker shares some of the missteps with onboarding, and how to make things better.
Most workers say they'd work from home given the opportunity
The survey finds 58% of people have the chance to work from home at least one day a week, and 35% are working from home every day of the week.
Next Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Riley O'Connor says that the weekend is looking to be somewhat cooler.