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Maplewood police say two dead bodies were found in a motel Wednesday afternoon. Police received a welfare check call at about 2 p.m. after someone at the Northernaire Motel looked into a guest's room and saw two people apparently unconscious.
A Maplewood woman has been charged for dousing another woman with gasoline and lighting her on fire Monday. Laurel Lee Sykes, 32, has been charged with one count of assault in the first degree.
A 30-year-old Maplewood woman already charged in an overdose death has been linked to another, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
A man was injured in a fire at a wood supply store in Maplewood Monday morning, according to the Maplewood Fire Department.
A man charged with fraud in connection with a January home invasion in Maplewood has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
This week's Excellent Educator teaches science at John Glenn Middle School in Maplewood, but he's most known for his lessons outside the classroom.
Law enforcement officers rescued a driver from a Wisconsin lake after the woman fled from police who tried pulling her over in Minnesota.
A missing 4-year-old boy from Maplewood has been found safe. According to the Maplewood police, Daniel Sheppard Jr. was located early Monday morning and was returned to his mother by his father, Daniel Sheppard Sr.
The Maplewood Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a bank robbery that took place on Saturday.
Whether you want your child to be the next Mozart or simply seek well-rounded intellectual and emotional development, take a look at these options for making music a part of his or her life.
The company that owns Old Country Buffet said Thursday that it's shuttered 74 underperforming restaurants across the nation.
A 19-year-old Maplewood man faces a charge accusing him of stealing a cellphone from a 9-year-old girl's hands in St. Paul earlier this month, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office.
If you've ever wondered who it is that cleans your hotel room when you leave, Steve Utgaard is at your service.
A Minneapolis woman has been arrested in connection with a Maplewood home invasion last week. Shonice Lacyra Harmon, 23, was arrested on an aggravated robbery charge in connection to her role in the home invasion.
The man arrested in connection with the armed invasion of a 75-year-old woman's residence has been charged with fraud. Deandre Vershawn Wims was charged with one count of financial transaction fraud, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office.
Tips from the public helped Maplewood police catch one of three people wanted in connection with a home invasion. The crime took place Saturday afternoon at Carefree Cottages in Maplewood.
An elderly woman was threatened with a gun and strangled until she was unconscious during a home invasion over the weekend. Maplewood Police say two men were caught on surveillance video using stolen credit cards suspects and need your help identifying them.
A man has been charged with murder after a deadly home invasion in Maplewood n early November. Thirty-year-old Brandon Lamar Cooper is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for breaking into a home and then killing a man who lived there.
Two men facing murder charges in two separate Maplewood killings are making their first appearances in Ramsey County Court Thursday afternoon.
Authorities have identified a man who was shot and killed in a Maplewood home invasion early Saturday morning. Police say they were called at about 4:47 a.m. to a home on the 2200 block of Hazel Street on a report that a man had been shot.
Police say a man who was shot and killed inside his Maplewood home early Saturday morning was targeted by the suspect. The shooting happened at about 4:45 a.m. on the 2200 block of Hazel Street, according to Maplewood police. The suspect gained entrance to the home and fired a single shot, hitting and killing a 31-year-old man who lived there.
Two men were charged with murder Thursday after a fight in a Maplewood bar last year left another man dead. Police say one of the men is currently incarcerated in St. Cloud, but the other is still at large, and there's a warrant out for his arrest.
The Ramsey County Poor Farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1918 on White Bear Avenue in Maplewood. Some of the original structures included a nursing home and cattle barn. The barn could fit up to 75 cows and was a full production dairy farm at one point.
A 31-year-old Maplewood man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife in August. The Ramsey County Attorney's Office says Larry Todd Tennin was arrested in Waukegan, Illinois by U.S. Marshalls and the Great Lakes Regional Task Force. A warrant had been issued for his arrest on Sept. 10 for parole violation.
A parent from Maplewood sent us an email to show us a great video.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
Sophie Shirley scored two goals to make a winner of Boston rookie goaltender Amanda Thiele in her PWHL debut, and the Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 4-2 to clinch a spot in the postseason.
The hunger strike starts on April 10 and is organized by the Zero Burn Coalition.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
A 14-year-old was riding an electric bicycle at an estimated 25 mph when he slammed into Janet Stotko during her evening walk, leaving her unconscious and bleeding on a sidewalk in her Minnesota neighborhood.
The hunger strike starts on April 10 and is organized by the Zero Burn Coalition.
The Minneapolis Fire Department says one person died in a fire in the city's Seward neighborhood early Saturday afternoon.
Organizers of the rally believe it is the largest in the state's history, estimating over 200,000 attendees. However, the Minnesota State Patrol puts the estimate closer to over 100,000.
Saturday will start cool but will warm up throughout the day with the high temperatures hitting in the low to mid 50s.
Loved ones of a 22-year-old University of St. Thomas student killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis on Sunday said she was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.
A train derailment involving over 40 railcars in Roseau County, Minnesota, on Saturday morning has prompted evacuations, according to the sheriff's office.
Cass Lake, Minnesota, officials are investigating after a fire damaged a business on Thursday night.
Saturday will start cool but will warm up throughout the day with the high temperatures hitting in the low to mid 50s.
A young lion cub is now back with his family in Minnesota after being separated for nearly two years.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
A 14-year-old was riding an electric bicycle at an estimated 25 mph when he slammed into Janet Stotko during her evening walk, leaving her unconscious and bleeding on a sidewalk in her Minnesota neighborhood.
The DFL endorsing convention is just two months away in May. Rep Angie Craig took part in a No Kings rally in her congressional district in Eagan. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was a speaker at the largest rally in Minnesota, the rally at the Capitol. Esme Murphy spoke to Craig on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.
With protests across the country today against the Trump Administration, the "No Kings" rally in St. Paul served as the flagship demonstration. Organizers claim 200,000 flooded into St. Paul, making it the largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern U.S. history. As our Conor Wight shows us, criticism of ICE operations took center stage at Saturday's rally.
Organizers of the rally believe it is the largest in the state's history, estimating over 200,000 attendees. However, the Minnesota State Patrol puts the estimate closer to over 100,000.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Minnesota lawmakers and grocery store workers are joining forces to push for legislation to tackle surveillance pricing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Loved ones of a 22-year-old University of St. Thomas student killed in a hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis on Sunday said she was known for her kindness, faith and deep love for her family.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
A Bloomington, Minnesota, man accused of giving a 15-year-old girl alcohol and having sex with her after meeting her on Snapchat is charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct, court records filed Wednesday said.
A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of a teenage girl in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, was given a sentence of just over 10 years on Thursday, according to court documents.
A Gustavus Adolphus College professor is facing two charges after being accused of stealing two gun triggers and several boxes of ammunition from Scheels in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to court documents.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
Sophie Shirley scored two goals to make a winner of Boston rookie goaltender Amanda Thiele in her PWHL debut, and the Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 4-2 to clinch a spot in the postseason.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves.
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild's chance to clinch a playoff spot.
Royce Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins used a strong effort from their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1.
With the DFL nominating convention just eight weeks away, polls that have come out show Peggy Flanagan in the lead for U.S. Senate over Angie Craig.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
A DFL senator argues that President Donald Trump's decision to allow prediction market sites in all 50 states means Minnesota should regulate sports betting rather than leave it uncontrolled.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins is almost here. And across town, the St. Paul Saints are getting ready for their season, too, with some added history.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be even warmer before temperatures fall back down closer to average on Tuesday.
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 Adam Del Rosso says we will reach the upper 60s this afternoon as clouds from the morning clear out.
Sunday is a #Top10WxDay with minimal wind and temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s for the southern and central part of Minnesota.
Sunday the wind dies down and temperatures jump to the mid 60s to low 70s for southern and central Minnesota. Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks it all down and shares when we could see rain.
A group of activists is upping their tactics as they push for the closure of the Hennepin County Energy Recovery Center. It's the incinerator next to Target Field. As Frankie McLister reports, the group is now planning a hunger strike.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says tomorrow will be even warmer before temperatures fall back down closer to average on Tuesday.
You've likely heard the phrase "live life to the fullest." Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to the St. Paul man who epitomizes those words.
Prom season is right around the corner and a local organization is helping make sure every girl feels like a princess!
It's important for us on this Sunday morning show to talk about something people often don't like to talk about: grief, and finding the good in grief. That's what a Minnesota flower farmer is doing. Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen joins Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 a.m.