Store employee stabbed after attempting to stop shoplifter in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating; no one has been arrested.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating; no one has been arrested.
Jonah Kaplan went one-on-one with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to talk about public safety and the challenges that remain.
Police asked for help looking for two boys last Thursday; both have been found safe.
The City of Minneapolis is using a new digital tool to get residential feedback on public safety.
A deadly shooting Tuesday evening led to an hours-long standoff with a suspect who witnesses say ran inside a north Minneapolis home.
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
A man is suing Minneapolis and its police department for $1.5 million after an officer allegedly shot him in the head with a rubber bullet while he was waiting for a bus during the unrest following George Floyd's murder in 2020.
The man filed a federal lawsuit that accuses two officers of violating his constitutional rights.
Several service dogs went through an intense 12 weeks of training, and are now ready to work in the city of Minneapolis.
An emergency meeting will be held Friday in Minneapolis after the city’s police chief says his department is in crisis mode.
The mayor of Minneapolis and its top cop want councilors to reconsider bonuses for all officers. It's no secret, the department has a recruitment crisis. And newly-obtained salary numbers may help explain why. Esme Murphy breaks it down.
After the rejection, Mayor Frey called for a special session of the Minneapolis City Council that will be focused on trying to come to an agreement on how the city can retain its police force.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced a proposal last week to spend more than $15 million in bonuses to hire and keep officers — but the city council is not on board.
Minneapolis’ mayor wants to spend a million dollars to help Minneapolis reimagine your safety. And he says it about a lot more than just policing.
Minneapolis police are looking for whoever kidnapped and robbed a 20-year-old at gunpoint in the heart of the U's campus — an incident that comes as data shows safety actually improving at the U.
On Monday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette shared what’s next in the implementation of the city's Safe and Thriving Communities Report, which follows recommendations from the NYU Police Policing Project.
The department said there have been at least 14 incidents recently where workers were targeted on the job, mostly in south Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara discusses the plan to put more police officers on the beat.
Chief O'Hara arrived at a time when officer numbers were low, and crime in Minneapolis was at the highest level in a generation.
Two men are fighting for their lives after a shooting early Friday morning in Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis City Council has given the green light for the purchase of the new home of the police's 3rd Precinct.
The Minneapolis City Council has given the green light for the purchase of the new home of the police's 3rd Precinct.
Stallings says he has decided not to harbor that hatred, but instead wants to find a positive way forward.
No one was hurt, but the Minneapolis Park Police officer's squad car sustained bullet damage.
A former Minneapolis police officer learned his fate Monday for beating a man during the 2020 unrest following George Floyd’s murder.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 could mean Kindle deals aplenty. Read on for what you should know ahead of the sale.
A group of Minnesota first responders is heading to Iowa to help out areas devastated by deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
Your best chance for staying juiced up during summer blackouts and adverse weather is one of these power banks.
A man charged with murder, accused of shooting another man in Minneapolis eight times, has fled Minnesota, investigators say.
A man charged with murder, accused of shooting another man in Minneapolis eight times, has fled Minnesota, investigators say.
The conviction of the man accused of killing 15-year-old Minneapolis North High School student-athlete Deshaun Hill has been overturned.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
At the scene of the shooting, "a number of witnesses in the area were uncooperative with the investigation," police said.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
There will be plenty of events across Minnesota to honor the service and sacrifice of our fallen soldiers.
Robert Atwell says he won't step down when his term ends this month. Atwell said in his email that he hoped that his "temporary continuation" as a regent will support communication between legislators and the regents.
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a man to almost 20 years in prison in connection with a 2016 firebombing incident.
Minnesotans will clog the interstates, county highways and back roads this Memorial Day weekend as they head north to cabin country or across the border to Wisconsin.
"This has been a long, long saga shall we say for many of us growing up," said Terry Lundberg, president of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.
Officials confirmed that multiple tornadoes touched down in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Tuesday evening.
In 2018, quadriplegia changed Linda Hood's body, but her will is the same — especially after she realized the basic task of using a public restroom was now alarmingly complicated.
Jessie Wong creates flavors and authentic Szechuan cooking in the heart of downtown Minneapolis
A familiar sound was missing at one high school graduation ceremony on Friday evening.
Four years ago, George Floyd was murdered by then-officer Derek Chauvin. The images are for many seared into memory, never to be dislodged. However, at a Twin Cities teen summit this week, young people worked to meet the challenge of moving forward.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a ceremony was held honoring Robert Hanley at his hospice facility, sharing cake and stories with friends and family.
Prosecutors are delivering their closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
Uber and Lyft are here to stay thanks to a deal lawmakers made this legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to put pen to paper to put an end to the monthslong rideshare showdown in Minnesota.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
A strike could begin in early to mid-June. If it does happen, crossing through the border could take more than 10 hours.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
When you start a debt management plan, your credit cards are closed. In the short term, that does negatively impact your credit score, but once consumers finish paying down all the debt, they typically see a score increase of about 84 points.
Everyone is howling with the Minnesota Timberwolves as they chase the team's first-ever championship.
A man charged with murder, accused of shooting another man in Minneapolis eight times, has fled Minnesota, investigators say.
The conviction of the man accused of killing 15-year-old Minneapolis North High School student-athlete Deshaun Hill has been overturned.
At the scene of the shooting, "a number of witnesses in the area were uncooperative with the investigation," police said.
Police say three people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a graduation party in St. Paul on Sunday night.
A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
The U.S. Department of Justice recently proposed a rule that would shift marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug classification, a significant change in federal policy that could impact cannabis businesses in states that have legalized it for recreational use.
For many Minnesotans, Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of boating season.
The Minnesota Department of Health says some patients at Hennepin Healthcare could have been exposed to measles after three siblings sought care there earlier this week.
For the past five years, WCCO has exposed the ongoing pollution problems at Water Gremlin. The plant has new owners and a new name, but its past will mean a better future for workers across Minnesota.
There's new research from the CDC that reveals a startling rise in the number of drownings across America since the pandemic.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee who focused on food and American diets, has died of cancer at age 53.
It's a great time to be a Timberwolves content creator, specifically podcasts. The content medium was barely in its infancy the last time the team was in the Western Conference finals.
After losing WrestleMania 41 to Las Vegas, Minneapolis has been tagged in to host two nights of WWE SummerSlam in 2026.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" topped Apple Music's list while Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Nirvana's "Nevermind" finished in the top 10.
Facing a never-before-overcome 3-0 deficit in the Western Conference finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fans could use some positivity right now.
Joe Ryan pitched seven smooth innings for the Minnesota Twins, who got a two-run homer by Jose Miranda and a three-run shot from Trevor Larnach and hung on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 in the opener of a four-game series.
"It was disheartening to see [the goal] overturned. I think it was the right call, but it was still really hard to see," said Megan Skelly Payne.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Iowa, insurers are not renewing policies leaving homeowners like Dave Langston of Cedar Rapids searching for new coverage.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts. She spoke with Grace Arnold, the Commerce Department's commissioner. and WCCO's Director of Meteorology Mike Augustyniak.
Each time the Midwest is hit with severe weather, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs. Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy explores how insurance companies are looking at how they can make up for all those payouts. She spoke with Professor Andrew Whitman with the Carlson School of Management and Aaron Cocking, the president of the Insurance Federation of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature reached a deal Saturday that looks like it will keep Uber and Lyft in Minnesota.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Minnesotans like to explore, and now they'll have a chance to step into caves that haven't been explored in half a century.
John Lauritsen looks at how a Breezy Point barn went from housing buffalo and cattle to hosting customers and wedding parties.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Boating creates $6.9 billion a year for the state's economy, supporting nearly 26,000 jobs and more than 700 businesses. Every year in Minnesota, more than $1 billion is spent on new boats, engines, trailers, and accessories.
With the Wolves' playoff run, people want to know — does a good defense really win championships?
On this week's Good Question, WCCO's Jeff Wagner discovers whether or not we can improve our attention spans for the better.
From Seattle in the Northwest, to across the world in Spain, and right back in Minnesota, the human collective looked north for a few nights as a massive light show performed for one of its largest audiences ever.
A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
A group of Minnesota first responders is heading to Iowa to help out areas devastated by deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
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.
The rest of the day looks mostly dry in the Twin Cities, and warmer temperatures are ahead.
The Twin Cities will be dealing with scattered showers on Tuesday, though there will be some dry time, too.
More rain is on the way Tuesday, but dry time and warmer temperatures are ahead, too.
Emily Kratz, 45, is a premier ultra-endurance athlete who's dedicated her latest race to helping military families.
The rest of the day looks mostly dry in the Twin Cities, and warmer temperatures are ahead.
Uber and Lyft are here to stay thanks to a deal lawmakers made this legislative session.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Tuesday morning that boosts the pay of rideshare drivers while keeping Uber and Lyft operating in the state.
The popular a cappella group Cantus is warming up for the latest concert in its popular covers series: "Covers Like It's 1999." Click here for more info.