Metro Transit ridership increases, as does reported crime
Overall, Metro Transit ridership is up 23%. Reported crimes, however, are also up. But Police Chief Ernest Morales III stresses that's a reflection of a more proactive police presence.
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Overall, Metro Transit ridership is up 23%. Reported crimes, however, are also up. But Police Chief Ernest Morales III stresses that's a reflection of a more proactive police presence.
Ridership on Metro Transit light rail is up 23% this year, and the new police chief says that's in large part to several changes on the ground.
"We're gonna put this money to work to help the community engage with this process of reform and transformation of public safety in our city of Minneapolis," said UCMT's Mark Anderson.
The Minneapolis Foundation granted $50,000 to the Unity in Community Mediation Team to continue community engagement work to transform policing.
A house band at a Minneapolis music bar had a very special guest Sunday evening.
Faith leaders, parents and community members met at a Minneapolis Islamic center to discuss ways they can help teenagers in the community.
The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis will need some repairs after a crash caused some damage to the building on Sunday.
The Uptown Theater will need some repairs this morning.
The community came together to brainstorm solutions after a rise in incidents of teen violence and rowdiness in neighborhoods across Minneapolis these past few months.
The community came together to brainstorm solutions after a rise in incidents of teen violence and rowdiness in neighborhoods across Minneapolis these past few months.
The Minneapolis Police Federation says Chief Brian O'Hara knew about an officer's controversial past history before that officer was hired.
The girls from Dance City have the choreography, the footwork and the confidence of champions.
The girls from Dance City are back, and do they ever have a story to tell.
Police in Minneapolis are asking the public's help to find a 60-year-old man who was last seen on Friday afternoon.
The report from PeopleForBikes gave Minneapolis a top large city rating of 68 out of 100 rating, beating out other large cities like San Francisco and Seattle.
A potential national UPS worker strike could be the biggest labor walkout since the 1950s.
The Non-profit PeopleForBikes says the city of lakes is also the best large city for bikes. WCCO's Jason Rantala takes a look at the rankings.
When officers arrived on scene they found a man in his 50s with a gunshot wound.
A third person has been accused of shooting fireworks during a chaotic Fourth of July in Minneapolis.
After nights of disruptions in the last 10 days -- namely young people launching fireworks at cars, police, and people walking by -- one faith leader told WCCO he's hoping his presence can deter that.
Neighbors on a small, tucked-away street in Minneapolis are describing the terror they felt on Tuesday night, the Fourth of July holiday.
Neighbors on a small, tucked-away street in Minneapolis are describing the terror they felt on Tuesday night, the Fourth of July holiday.
A new vegan restaurant in Minneapolis is offering a dining experience with a THC twist.
A 17-year-old boy from Columbia Heights and an 18-year-old man from Minneapolis are accused of shooting fireworks at Minneapolis police officers in separate incidents on the Fourth of July.
The Minneapolis Police Department says that an officer who was hired after being charged, but later cleared, of assaulting an unarmed Black man is no longer with the department.
A group of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to resign over accusations that as much as $9 billion paid through state services during his administration could be fraudulent.
Two people are hospitalized in critical condition after a house fire in south Minneapolis Sunday evening.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
While no illness has been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 54 stores in the state were affected by Gold Star Distribution's recall.
Two people are hospitalized in critical condition after a house fire in south Minneapolis Sunday evening.
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions were still challenging Monday morning.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Six snowmobilers fell through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake Sunday evening, and five of them had to be hospitalized, authorities said.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions were still challenging Monday morning.
A major winter storm has arrived in Minnesota on Sunday and is expected to impact travel conditions into Monday.
A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth-grade classmate to please the fictional Slender Man has been ordered back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from her group home last month.
Several schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin are reporting delayed starts on Monday amid a messy morning commute.
The U.S. Justice Department has sued three states, including Illinois and Wisconsin, and D.C. for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.
Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers are raising alarms about judicial independence and say they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office says Menards, the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer, has reached a $4.25 million settlement with several states to "resolve claims" of deceptive marketing practices in its popular "11% Rebate Program," and pandemic-era price gouging.
Many people who serve in the U.S. military find it hard to ask for assistance when they've been trained to help and serve others.
Food Bank Eatery in North Minneapolis provides free meals for children, who may have little to eat after the pause of SNAP benefits for many in the community.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
A group of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans is calling on Gov. Tim Walz to resign over accusations that as much as $9 billion paid through state services during his administration could be fraudulent.
The head of the FBI is turning his attention to fraud in the North Star state.
Minneapolis officials have banned government officials, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, from using city lots and ramps as a staging area to enforce federal immigration laws, according to an updated city ordinance.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
President Trump says the U.S. launched powerful and deadly strikes against Islamic state forces in Nigeria, plus more of the day’s top stories.
While no illness has been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says 54 stores in the state were affected by Gold Star Distribution's recall.
This season of giving can really do a number on our recycling systems. But we can all be part of the solution.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
Twin Cities shoppers were out and about on Super Saturday, the second-busiest shopping day of the year. The day lands on the final Saturday before Christmas annually.
Buy now, pay later plans are becoming more popular for shoppers this holiday season.
A patient who allegedly fatally assaulted a security guard at a hospital north of the Twin Cities on Christmas is now charged with murder.
Homeland Security agents are in Minneapolis on Monday "conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Secretary Kristi Noem said.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shots were fired into a Minneapolis home where he was on Sunday evening.
Police in Roseville, Minnesota, are investigating after they said officers found a man injured at the scene of a reported shooting on Friday morning.
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a "suspicious death" after a woman's body was discovered inside a vehicle Tuesday morning.
The clock is ticking to snag a few more gifts and prepare for that holiday trip to visit family. As the pressure builds, so does the stress.
The Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association says of the middle and high schools they know of, only 49% have an athletic trainer providing some level of service.
From 2021 to 2025, Smart Therapy Center submitted claims totaling $31.8 million across all Minnesota Department of Human Services programs, according to that data. But the provider was only approved for a fraction of those payments.
The family of a Minnesota Vikings player who died at training camp from heat exhaustion in 2001 is still fighting to protect others.
A Twin Cities metro area school shifted to e-learning after a flu outbreak impacted nearly a quarter of its students. A senior epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health said flu season is "definitely picking up."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The NFL revealed the Week 18 schedule on Sunday, and with neither team having much to play for, the NFC North matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium gets the default slot.
Led by Nolan Minessale's 22 points, the St. Thomas Tommies defeated the Division-III North Central (MN) Rams 105-59.
Matt Boldy scored two goals, including the winner just 39 seconds into overtime, to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 come-from-behind victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
Taylor Heise scored her first goal of the season 2:57 into overtime Saturday to give the Minnesota Frost a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Goldeneyes as the Professional Women's Hockey League Takeover Tour hit Edmonton's Rogers Place.
Hill-Murray is again one of the best girls hockey teams in Minnesota. This season, at any given time, there could be five Pohls on the Pioneers bench.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for answers about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. She is also denouncing the president's attacks on the Somali community and herself. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy shows us how, for Omar, this is a familiar position to be in.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS, and it became an instant classic. Lee Jenkins' home is proof that the show is still a hit six decades later.
Holiday lights are on full display across the state right now, and just south of the Twin Cities you'll find a Christmas light show that's been around for more than half a century.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
According to the Smithsonian Magazine and Britannica, eggnog has British roots.
With the time-honored tradition of gift giving comes gift concealing.
The story of "The Wizard of Oz " is 125 years old, yet still reinventing itself in all kinds of forms.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A winter weather advisory is in effect through early Monday evening due to blowing snow and slick roads after Sunday's storm, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
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.
Temperatures will remain cold Monday, with highs barely reaching double digits.
Sunday's winter storm blanketed parts of Minnesota with snow and caused treacherous conditions on state roads. WCCO has issued a NEXT Weather Alert and a NEXT Drive Alert.
Though the snowstorm that lashed Minnesota on Sunday has wrapped up, road conditions were still challenging Monday morning.
Two people are in the hospital in critical condition after a house fire in south Minneapolis on Sunday evening.
The head of the FBI is turning his attention to fraud in the North Star state.
A winter weather advisory is in effect through early Monday evening due to blowing snow and slick roads after Sunday's storm, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Lisa Meadows.
Peoples Organic is celebrating its one-year anniversary at the new location in Southdale Mall, and 15 years overall of being a popular Twin Cities eatery.
Diana Hein and Jessica Roberts are here from the Minnesota Zoo with some winter break ideas.