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A Hopkins man has been charged with murdering a woman who had a no contact order against him for domestic abuse.
Minnesota children's author Kate DiCamillo is known for her books. Now, her work is taking on a whole new form.
An overnight fire in Hopkins caused the evacuation of a seven-story apartment building.
"Everybody plays their best against us," said senior forward Sunaja Agara. "So you can't really count a team out. But you gotta just go with one game at a time."
Minnesota kids led the charge, and now kindness is overflowing for a Twin Cities elementary school.
It's the kind of update we love to share. A dream -- a really expensive dream -- is coming true.
His comrades came together Wednesday to celebrate his life and service to community, and Main Street was flanked with police squads, fire engines and trucks in honor of a man who served his community well.
"Today is shock. It'll be a hard few weeks," said Alyssa Kennedy, one of 10 grandchildren to Herb and Sharon Vassar.
A 43-year-old California man faces charges in connection to Monday morning's apartment shooting in Hopkins that left one man injured.
The shooter and victim "are believed to be related," police said.
Gronk completely surprised the Hopkins High School student body Monday, and delivered a check for $15,000 from his foundation.
On Friday, 60 students at Hopkins West Junior High learned just how powerful the sun can be.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield explains the unlikely way a dream came true for a teen who has an incredibly rare disease.
"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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
Two Twin Cities suburbs announced Wednesday they will institute citywide mask mandates this week.
43 Hoops has been well-known in Minnesota's basketball community for years, based in Hopkins.
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.
Police say a man was shot at the Knollwood Apartments in Hopkins Sunday. A man is now in custody after fleeing police.
"That's the side of the bed I sleep on, so if I had of been laying there, it would have been a done deal," said Robert McClain.
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
The Minnesota Twins won their first playoff game in nearly two decades Tuesday, and it was the kind of game fans dream of.
Hundreds gathered Tuesday night to figure out how to make downtown Minneapolis a safer place for everyone.
A road closure starting Wednesday could cause some major headaches in the west metro.
"That's the side of the bed I sleep on, so if I had of been laying there, it would have been a done deal," said Robert McClain.
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
Hundreds gathered Tuesday night to figure out how to make downtown Minneapolis a safer place for everyone.
A road closure starting Wednesday could cause some major headaches in the west metro.
The city is asking residents to cut "non-essential" water use by 50%, suggesting cutting out lawn watering for the winter, winterizing irrigation systems, and monitoring water use inside the house.
The United States Postal Service is looking for help this holiday season.
A 34-year-old Albertville man faces elevated charges after he allegedly intentionally started a fire that killed one and severely injured another in Chisago County.
An Elk River family who for weeks fought for their daughter to have access to her medical cannabis on school grounds saw their persistence pay off over the weekend.
"Her one action not only changed Parker's life, but also started a chain reaction across the country that's helped several people live longer, healthier lives," said Elizabeth Lintelman.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
A Wisconsin legislator says she's running to try to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in next year's election.
A judge has blocked a southeastern Wisconsin school district's policy of allowing students to change their names and gender pronouns without parental consent.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
A Wisconsin legislator says she's running to try to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in next year's election.
A judge has blocked a southeastern Wisconsin school district's policy of allowing students to change their names and gender pronouns without parental consent.
"Consider this statement a gag order forbidding all parties from posting" on social media about members of the court staff, Judge Arthur Engoron said.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue says since Aug. 16, about 2.1 million Minnesotans have received direct deposits or paper checks from the state.
We are still a couple of months away from holiday toy shopping, but a group of volunteers in Clear Lake never stops making gifts for kids.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
"That's the side of the bed I sleep on, so if I had of been laying there, it would have been a done deal," said Robert McClain.
Hundreds gathered Tuesday night to figure out how to make downtown Minneapolis a safer place for everyone.
A week after Target said they were closing nine stores due to repeated theft, we are learning more about how the places we go to gas up are also getting hit hard.
The Grand Rapids man accused of stealing the iconic "The Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum is expected to change his plea to guilty in court next week.
A 34-year-old Albertville man faces elevated charges after he allegedly intentionally started a fire that killed one and severely injured another in Chisago County.
An Elk River family who for weeks fought for their daughter to have access to her medical cannabis on school grounds saw their persistence pay off over the weekend.
"Her one action not only changed Parker's life, but also started a chain reaction across the country that's helped several people live longer, healthier lives," said Elizabeth Lintelman.
Cochlear implants are only approved for kids this young in rare cases. The family hopes parents in a similar situation will have the advantage of hearing about Diana's journey.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Plans to open a second Sphere music venue in east London have been met with staunch opposition by local residents.
The Foo Fighters will visit Minneapolis on their next tour, the first stop in Minnesota since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
The Minnesota Twins won their first playoff game in nearly two decades Tuesday, and it was the kind of game fans dream of.
Royce Lewis smashed Minnesota's 18-game postseason losing streak into the seats, homering in each of his first two at-bats to carry the Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of their AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday.
The Twins haven't won a playoff game since Oct. 5, 2004. Here's what was going on in the world way back then.
John Gordon, an artist who as a young art student helped design the Green Bay Packers' distinctive "G" team logo, has died at age 83.
The NBA returns to Abu Dhabi this week.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
It seems like everyone is selling something pumpkin spice these days.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
After some overnight showers, Wednesday will be noticeably cooler.
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.
Temps will fall closer to average Wednesday, with some stray showers in store.
Some storms will push through on Tuesday evening and the next few days will be windy.
Say goodbye to the summer heat. After a record-setting October, seasonable temperatures arrive on Wednesday.
After some overnight showers, Wednesday will be noticeably cooler.
It might not feel like it lately, but signs of fall are everywhere — with virtually everyone selling something "pumpkin" these days.
A closure starting Wednesday could cause some major headaches in the west metro.
Members of the Black Ministerial Alliance, African American Leadership Council, and other leaders in St. Paul gathered Tuesday in support of another community servant traumatized by a reckless discharge of a weapon.
Hundreds gathered Tuesday night in downtown Minneapolis to figure out how to make it a safer place for everyone.