Minneapolis police commit to internal review of homicide data
This comes after WCCO-TV reported on homicides in Minneapolis and found discrepancies in the data.
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Trial date for 2 ex-MPD officers in George Floyd's death moves again, to Oct.
The two former Minneapolis police officers who still face a state trial in George Floyd's killing have gotten a new trial date, a few months sooner than last ruled.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules Minneapolis must employ a minimum 731 police officers
This ruling comes after eight Northside residents sued the city, citing high levels of violent crime and a lack of police officers. They argued the gun violence, carjackings and break-ins were impacting their daily lives.
Mpls. city officials announce changes to police wellness, discipline policies
City officials say more changes are coming to the Minneapolis Police Department.
97 arrests in multi-agency crackdown on crime in Minneapolis
Police say they could not have completed this detail successfully without the help of their partners.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments in case challenging MPD staffing levels
The case centers on language in the charter about how many police officers the city needs to fund at minimum per resident. Eight North Minneapolis residents who sued Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council allege both have failed to uphold their legal obligation to adequately staff the department and should be compelled by the court to do so.
Mayor Frey applauds Minneapolis police for getting guns off the street
The mayor says city officers need to be applauded for their efforts, adding that lives are being saved.
Getting Guns Off Minneapolis Streets
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is applauding police for their work in getting hundreds of guns off the street in recent weeks.
Former Minneapolis cop gets 3 years for stealing drugs
Federal prosecutors said that Jindra abused his position as a police officer to steal methamphetamine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and other drugs from suspects during searches and seizures.
2 Lawsuits Filed Against Convicted Ex-MPD Officer Derek Chauvin, Alleging Excessive Force In 2017
Two lawsuits have been filed against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, accusing him of using excessive force in 2017.
In Last 2 Years, Minneapolis Added $51M To Fund Covering Police Conduct Settlements
Settlements are paid from the self-insurance fund. It covers things like medical, dental, workers comp, general liability and police conduct settlements. The city moved $24 million from the general fund into this fund this year just to cover settlements over alleged misconduct.
MPD's New 3rd Precinct Inspector Working To Rebuild Trust: 'We Need The Community More Than Ever'
A renewed sense of cooperation is spreading in the area of Minneapolis hardest hit during the uprising following the murder of George Floyd.
Majority Of Longfellow Neighbors Say They Want The MPD 3rd Precinct To Be Reimagined As Something Completely New
In a community conversation session held last week, Longfellow neighbors were asked if they'd like to see the Third Precinct rebuilt as another Minneapolis police station.
Mpls City Attorney Halts Talks With Human Rights Department Until Allegations Of Police Spying On Black Leaders Can Be Verified
The Minneapolis City Attorney's office says it has yet to be able to confirm some of the most cutting allegations found in a recent Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation, which said the city's police used social media to spy on Black leaders and organizations.
Community Calls For Investigation After MPD Takes 13-Year-Old's DNA Without Parental Consent
"We are serious about ceasing and desisting this. If you can do a moratorium on no-knock, Mr. Mayor, you can do a moratorium on this today," Rev. Ian Bethel said.
Minneapolis Park Board Votes To Repeal Resolution Cutting Ties With MPD
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to restore its working relationship with the Minneapolis Police Department, a relationship that was severed in the wake of George Floyd's murder nearly two years ago.
Minneapolis Calls In State Patrol, BCA To Assist With Crime
City officials say Minneapolis will pay state authorities to assist with law enforcement and criminal investigations.
Minneapolis Park Board To Vote On Working With MPD Wednesday Night
The board decided to stop working with MPD shortly after former officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. Two weeks ago, a parks committee voted to repeal its decision.
Report Calls Out Abuse Of Social Media By Minneapolis Police Dept.
Officers used "covert, or fake" accounts to seek and gain access to the online profiles of Black individuals including an unnamed City Council member and a state elected official, the report said, as well as groups such as the Minneapolis NAACP and Urban League.
Derek Chauvin Appeals Murder Conviction For Killing George Floyd
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill last year sentenced Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison after jurors found him guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
What Would A Consent Decree Mean For Minneapolis? We Asked A City That Has One
As the Minnesota Department of Human Rights unveiled its 72-page investigation into Minneapolis police and its consistent violation of human rights, it also announced its plans to push for a consent decree.
Unity In Community Mediation Team Meets With MPD Chief After Scathing Report
After a report detailed findings of racial bias in the Minneapolis Police Department, members of the Unity in Community Mediation Team met with Interim Chief Amelia Huffman to push forward the agenda of safety and justice for all.
Mpls. Police, City Engage In 'Discriminatory, Race-Based Policing,' Human Rights Dept. Probe Finds
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights released the findings of its investigation into the city of Minneapolis and its police department Wednesday morning, finding a pattern of race-based discrimination over the last decade.
'It's Vindication': George Floyd's Aunt, Others React To Findings Against MPD
For some living in the Twin Cities, Wednesday's published report showing Minneapolis police had violated the state's human rights act was validation.
Judge Denies Dismissal Motion, Sets Trial Date For Former MPD Officer Brian Cummings
Cummings faces second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide charges in the crash that killed Leneal Frazier last year.
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Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Teacher seen on video throwing hockey stick at student charged with assault
Kimberly Neubauer faces once count of third-degree assault, according to documents filed in Mille Lacs County Tuesday.
Worthington will host Governor's Pheasant Opener in October
The opener will take place Oct. 14 and 15.
Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
Brooklyn Park shooting victim in critical condition
The city's police department gave no details about the victim, but said they arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle just after 6 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Both parents of toddler found by strangers were killed in Highland Park mass shooting
Kevin and Irina McCarthy were among the seven killed as a result of the mass shooting.
Video shows chaos as fireworks set off in downtown Minneapolis streets on July 4th
It was a chaotic night in downtown Minneapolis for the Fourth of July, with crowds of people shooting fireworks in the middle of the streets of the Mill City District.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
7 hospitalized after July Fourth shooting at Boom Island Park
Several of the victims are in critical condition, police said.
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Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
Brooklyn Park shooting victim in critical condition
The city's police department gave no details about the victim, but said they arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle just after 6 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
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Teacher seen on video throwing hockey stick at student charged with assault
Kimberly Neubauer faces once count of third-degree assault, according to documents filed in Mille Lacs County Tuesday.
Worthington will host Governor's Pheasant Opener in October
The opener will take place Oct. 14 and 15.
Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may not be successful.
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Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in western Wisconsin
A Wisconsin man died after crashing his motorcycle near River Falls Sunday morning.
Western Wisconsin deputy shoots man who allegedly pointed gun at officers
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
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Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Minnesota abortions fell 2% in 2021, but likely to flip
Abortions in Minnesota fell about 2% in 2021, but that decline is likely to quickly reverse in the state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
Landscaper steps in to fill hole left behind by pool contractor accused of unfinished work
A local landscaper stepped in to help after seeing a WCCO investigation into a contractor who promised families a pool but didn't finish the work.
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Brooklyn Park shooting victim in critical condition
The city's police department gave no details about the victim, but said they arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle just after 6 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Causes of death, names announced in Lake Vadnais murder-suicide
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office provided a timeline of events for the Vadnais Lake incident that took place over the holiday weekend.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
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Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
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Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota's five homers, Jorge Polanco went deep on his birthday for the second time, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Twins place Archer on 15-day IL with left hip tightness
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of left hip tightness.
Gopher football players launch Twin Cities NIL Club
At the start of the month, a collection of players of the Gophers' football team launched "Twin Cities NIL Club," a membership-based community for fans that offers "access and support" to players "like never before."
Arraez hits 3 as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Rebekkah Brunson honored with jersey retirement after Lynx dispatch league-leading Aces, 102-71
On the night of Rebekkah Brunson's jersey retirement, the Minnesota Lynx (7-15) put on a performance fitting for the occasion, commanding the Las Vegas Aces (15-6) on the glass in a 102-71 victory.
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One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
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.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
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.
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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: 6 a.m. report
Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Wednesday, but it will stay humid.
Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
Wednesday will be slightly cooler, though it'll still be humid out there.
Next Weather: 10 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer explains when the humidity is expected to break.
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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4 things to know from July 6, 2022
A fight leads to one teenager dead and another badly hurt, it will be a day of drying out for residents in Albert Lea, and more.
Leaders respond to July Fourth mayhem in Minneapolis
Questions still remain about how to make sure the dangerous and chaotic events we saw on the Fourth of July don't happen again.
Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Wednesday, but it will stay humid.
City leaders address chaotic Fourth of July in Minneapolis
City leaders say they just didn't anticipate how busy it would be on Monday night.
Friends, family remember teen killed in fireworks accident
Police say Jack Kocur died after handling a firework that is not legal in the state.