Minneapolis homicide clearance rate at all-time low
In a collaboration with CBS News, Jennifer Mayerle examines why homicides in Minnesota’s largest city are often going without punishment.
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Mohamed Noor's release, challenges of life after prison
WCCO's Pauleen Le looks into life after incarceration and what Noor can expect after his release.
Mohamed Noor released from prison, now under supervision
A former Minneapolis officer who shot and killed a woman is preparing has been released from prison, according to Minnesota Department of Corrections records.
4 shot near Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis
Shots rang out late Saturday night in Minneapolis, leaving one man with a life-threatening injury and three teenagers hurt.
Mohammed Noor scheduled to be released from prison on Monday
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohammed Noor is being released from prison on Monday.
Woman arrested after shooting near Loring Park; none hurt
Officers responded to a report of a woman shooting a gun at people on 15th Street West.
The debate over traffic stops for minor offenses remains unsettled
Any benefits of low-level traffic stops didn't prevent Minneapolis and St. Paul police from putting an end to the practice last year. But not stopping people who are visibly breaking a law also has its critics.
Minnesota Supreme Court orders Minneapolis to hire more cops as city down more than 200 officers from 2 years ago
City records show that the police force is down more than 260 officers from the same time two years ago -- and still short of the minimum 731 the court is ordering.
Minneapolis police continue to fall short in officer hires
Minneapolis must hire more police officers by the end of the month or explain in court why they can't. This comes after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of residents who sued the city over its depleted police force.
Minneapolis shooting victim leaves scene before police arrive
Officers from Minneapolis' fourth precinct responded to a reported shooting on the 1800 block of Lowry Avenue North around 1:16 p.m. on Thursday.
Operation Safe Summer Cracks Down On Minneapolis Crime
A recent crackdown put 97 people bars; three are wanted for murder. Also, 38 guns were taken off the street, of which four had switches.
Inside Look At Operation Safe Summer
WCCO's Reg Chapman rides along with police over the weekend for a first-hand look at Operation Safe Summer.
Suspect charged, victim ID'd after firefighters find body in Minneapolis apartment
Authorities have charged a suspect and identified the victim in Minneapolis's 41st homicide of the year. Sunday morning, firefighters found a man dead inside an apartment south of downtown.
'Operation Safe Summer': An Exclusive Look Inside Minneapolis Police's Violent Crime Initiative
Increased gun violence, carjackings and assaults on Minneapolis streets are the focus of a Safe Summer initiative led by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis Police, Multiple Agencies Join Forces For Operation Safe Summer
Increased gun violence, carjackings and assaults on Minneapolis streets are the focus of a Safe Summer initiative led by Minneapolis Police.
Firefighters Find Dead Man In Mpls. Apartment
Minneapolis firefighters made a disturbing discovery Sunday morning at an apartment building south of downtown.
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After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
Concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
Wild GM Bill Guerin says Kirill Kaprizov is fine, still in Russia
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
Minneapolis councilmember now calling for State Patrol to help curb violence
Minneapolis City Councilmember Michael Rainville says he now think the State Patrol should be helping Minneapolis police.
Minnesota Wild re-sign defenseman Jake Middleton to 3-year deal
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
Teenager critically wounded in St. Paul shooting
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a boy fighting for his life.
Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
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2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
School in Rondo neighborhood gets landscape redesign thanks to group of recent high school grads
It's a school that's fought hard to survive, a school that 2022 Hill-Murray grad and landscape entrepreneur J.P. Yocum is here to support. He and his team of friends are completely redoing the outside of the school in just a few days.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
3-year-old hurt in Maplewood hit-and-run; police searching for driver
A man was riding his bicycle, pulling his daughter in a bicycle trailer around Roselawn Avenue East and Kenwood Drive West when they were struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
Parents concerned over increasing crime near University of Minnesota campus
Sending your child off to college is always stressful, but this year parents say they have the added worry about increasing crime in the Twin Cities.
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Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
Man sentenced for escaping from custody flees from Northern Minnesota courthouse
Authorities in northwestern Minnesota say a man sentenced Wednesday for escaping from custody is on the loose again after running away from the courthouse.
15-year-old crashes car into northern Minnesota restaurant, 2 injured
Two people were injured at the end of last month when a 15-year-old girl crashed a car into a restaurant in northern Minnesota.
Investigation underway after group of juveniles finds body in Red River
Authorities in northern Minnesota say a body was found Wednesday in the Red River.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
July 4th parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting in Madison, police say
The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
Wisconsin court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker's killing
It's a decision that could help define the limits of legal immunity for trafficking victims nationwide.
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.
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Wisconsin court's open records ruling decried as gutting law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting when people who sue over open records requests can recover attorney's fees.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary heats up over gas
The two front-runners in Wisconsin's Republican primary race for governor went after one another Wednesday over gas prices.
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.
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Metro Transit to switch to 2-car configurations for next 6 weeks
The transportation agency said that the change is being made because they want to examine how it "impacts the customer experience."
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.
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After chaos over holiday weekend, Minneapolis residents want more security for future events
After chaotic scenes of violence in Minneapolis for the 4th of July holiday, concerned neighbors are worried about the Aquatennial later this month.
Teenager critically wounded in St. Paul shooting
St. Paul police are investigating Wednesday after a shooting in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood left a boy fighting for his life.
4 hurt after shooting in St. Cloud
A 15-year-old boy was among the four people hospitalized Wednesday following a shooting in St. Cloud.
2 young adults sentenced for string of Twin Cities carjackings
Two young people are going to prison for years for a string of terrorizing carjackings in the Twin Cities.
George Floyd's family will be at Thursday sentencing for Derek Chauvin
Last December Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to the federal civil rights charges and agreed to a sentence of between 20 and 25 years. Judge Paul Magnuson could sentence above or below that.
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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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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
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."
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Wild GM Bill Guerin says Kirill Kaprizov is fine, still in Russia
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Kirill Kaprizov remains in Russia and is doing well, denying a report the star winger returned to the U.S. and adding the team is trying to find out more about the situation.
Minnesota Wild re-sign defenseman Jake Middleton to 3-year deal
The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Jake Middleton to a three-year, $7.35 million contract Wednesday.
Minnesota Twins fall to Chicago White Sox 9-8
Andrew Vaughn tied the game with a two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Leury Garcia hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Minnesota ends Chicago's five-game winning streak
The Minnesota Lynx beat the Chicago Sky 81-78 on Wednesday.
Wolves officially announce trade for Rudy Gobert
The Timberwolves made their blockbuster trade for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert official on Wednesday.
Finding Minnesota
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Some retired couples move to Florida; the Larsons decided to farm worms
When the Larsons retired a few years ago, they moved from the Twin Cities to central Minnesota. Mike got a little bored so he decided to become a farmer. A worm farmer.
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.
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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: 10 p.m. report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the chances for rain Thursday.
Next Weather: 6 p.m. report
It'll stay humid on Thursday with the chance for pop-up storms.
Next Weather: 5 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports high humidity and the next chance for storms
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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Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer reports on the chances for rain Thursday.
Music in Plymouth celebrates 5 decades of fun
Wednesday's event included a performance by the Minnesota Orchestra.
Retired Minnesota couple turns to farming worms
John Lauritsen introduces us to the Larsons, who are farmers with a different kinds of livestock.
Calls for increased event security in Minneapolis following chaos over 4th of July
Some residents in the city are asking leaders beef up security for the Aquatennial or cancel the event.
Boy critically hurt in St. Paul shooting
Authorities say the shooting happened Wednesday evening in the Payne - Phalen neighborhood.