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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.
Cartier Alexander received a downward departure for two counts of aggravated robbery after the court found he was having a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
The walk raised nearly $450,000 dollars and they're still counting.
Walkers raised money to help fund research aimed at stopping ALS.
The Barbie craze is making its way to Mall of America.
The cafe promises pop kitsch color schemes, retro flourishes, and a menu from "Master Chef" finalist Becky Brown including such items as "Pacific Paradise Pancakes," "West Coast Wedge Salad," and a "California Dreamin' Club Sandwich."
The Lego Store at Mall of America had the A team on staff this weekend.
The MOA Lego store had the A team on staff today. Ed Sheeran made an appearance at store ahead of his concert at U.S. Bank Stadium tonight. Click here to read more
A woman accused of helping two men escape the Mall of America after a shooting last year pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
A man who pleaded guilty to firing shots inside the Mall of America last summer has been sentenced to three years in prison.
A man who pleaded guilty to firing shots inside the Mall of America last summer has been sentenced to three years in prison.
Cartier Alexander has pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated robbery Tuesday for his role in two robberies at the Mall of America with a rifle in August 2022.
A man who pleaded guilty for his role in the shooting at the Mall of America Nike store last summer was sentenced to 117 days in a county workhouse.
Appearing in more than 11 movies, music videos, and talk shows, the world-famous water-skiing squirrel made a stop at the Mall of America in Bloomington on Friday.
The Mall of America announced Tuesday that a "world-class" haunted attraction will open during the Halloween season.
A man is accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at the Metro Transit station at the Mall of America on Monday.
A man who opened fire at the Mall of America last summer has pleaded guilty to assault, and another man who helped him escape has been sentenced.
The cave was actually discovered by three pigs, so the story goes. The animals fell through a sinkhole in a pasture in 1924.
For the first time, we're hearing from the parents of 19-year-old Como High School graduate Johntae Hudson, who was shot and killed last year at Mall of America.
For the first time, we're hearing from the parents of the 19-year-old Como High School graduate who was shot and killed last year at Mall of America.
The Museum of Illusions is opening at the Mall of America, and WCCO's Shayla Reaves got a preview.
A special exhibit is taking over part of Mall of America, and it's one you'll have to see to believe.
The top yo-yo players in the midwest got a chance to showcase their skills today at the Mall of America. Photojournalist Dave Schwab shows us how the competitors are putting your old "walk the dog" trick to shame.
Lavon Longstreet is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the shooting in the Nordstrom department store, which left 19-year-old Johntae Hudson dead. Longstreet was 17 years old at the time.
Rashad May pleaded guilty to aiding an offender in connection to the August shooting by the Nike store on the mall's second floor.
Police are searching for the shooter who wounded a man late Monday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
The straightest path to Minnesota's first victory was always going to travel through the defense despite all the firepower the Vikings possess on offense.
The Minnesota Twins have the longest postseason losing streak in major North American professional sports at 18 straight games.
"The beliefs are so awful and heinous. Here he is publically posting that people should brand Jews, sterilize Jews, segregate Jews, impoverish Jews," said Steve Hunegs, ex-director of the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Safety concerns at a downtown Minneapolis hot spot have neighbors working with police and elected officials to fix the problem.
Police are searching for the shooter who wounded a man late Monday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Safety concerns at a downtown Minneapolis hot spot have neighbors working with police and elected officials to fix the problem.
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.
One person is dead and six others are hurt after a crash involving a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis Sunday night.
Some invasive pests can do serious damage. Emerald Ash Borer, for instance, has had huge economic and ecological impacts in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says non-native pests have been responsible for nearly wiping out entire tree species within decades.
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.
Some invasive pests can do serious damage. Emerald Ash Borer, for instance, has had huge economic and ecological impacts in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says non-native pests have been responsible for nearly wiping out entire tree species within decades.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
After more than a week of searching, an 81-year-old woman is still missing in southern Minnesota, but the dog who disappeared with her has been found alive.
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
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.
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
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 plane crashed Sunday evening shortly after taking off from Canyonlands Airfield about 15 miles north of Moab.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Donald Trump was back in Iowa to resume a fall push in the state that kicks off the Republican nomination calendar.
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 Minnesota Department of Revenue says since Aug. 16, about 2.1 million Minnesotans have received direct deposits or paper checks from the state.
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.
Police are searching for the shooter who wounded a man late Monday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Safety concerns at a downtown Minneapolis hot spot have neighbors working with police and elected officials to fix the problem.
A southern Minnesota man faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
A 47-year-old central Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to a crash that killed 29-year-old Abigail Anderson in 2021.
A volleyball coach at a high school in St. Paul faces charges accusing him of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
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.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
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.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
The straightest path to Minnesota's first victory was always going to travel through the defense despite all the firepower the Vikings possess on offense.
The Minnesota Twins have the longest postseason losing streak in major North American professional sports at 18 straight games.
Two Minnesota Lynx players have been named to the WNBA's All-Rookie Team.
With homefield advantage secured for their first-round playoff matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Minnesota Twins have a chance to snap one of the saddest streaks in pro sports.
"I still believe in the talent and the coaching staff that they have, and I truly feel like we'll win the division again and take it from there," Rufus Bess said.
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.
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.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says you can expect temperatures to get significantly cooler throughout this week.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says you can expect temperatures to get significantly cooler throughout this week.
The Twin Cities were historically hot on Sunday, and another record could fall on Monday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says we kicked off October breaking records for heat, and could be down near freezing by next weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says you can expect temperatures to get significantly cooler throughout this week.
Calling all creative Minnesotans — you can submit your idea for the next state flag.
No one matched all six numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing. So now, it's grown to the second-largest jackpot of the year.
More than two million Minnesotans have extra money in their pocket.
Safety concerns at a downtown Minneapolis hot spot have neighbors working with police and elected officials to fix the problem.