Low-flying helicopter visits downtown Minneapolis again
For the second weekend in a row, there was a strange sight in the skies over downtown Minneapolis that had many scratching their heads.
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For the second weekend in a row, there was a strange sight in the skies over downtown Minneapolis that had many scratching their heads.
Activists in south Minneapolis are continuing to push for the city to change plans for a plot of land in the East Phillips Community.
Mayor Jacob Frey and some Minneapolis council members say recent engagement with activists and protestors has them concerned about safety and discourse with the community.
"You can't have democracy if you don't allow the democratic process to happen and if you have someone that is fearful for their lives or that of their families because of a vote that they took, that is wrong," said Mayor Jacob Frey.
It's the first time the city has held an expo to celebrate Black History Month. And by the looks of things, it's a big success.
On Thursday, protestors began to disrupt a city council meeting and eventually had to be removed. Councilmembers are now speaking out about the growing number of threats they're getting.
A low-flying chopper will be flying through skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis again this weekend to replace the HVAC system on top of US Bank Plaza.
Rock from the Heart features a health symposium Friday at the Loews Hotel downtown Minneapolis. The Rick Springfield concert is Saturday at the Fillmore.
While many are inside watching snow pile up, there is concern for the unsheltered. And many of those living on the street are veterans.
Minneapolis opened free lots to get cars off the streets and let the plows work ahead of the storm.
Forecasters say it will feature heavy snow, ice, frigid temperatures and howling winds. More than 75 million Americans are under winter weather alerts in 29 states.
Many Minnesotans wasted no time hitting the sledding hills and ski trails Wednesday morning. The break in the storm sent locals and visitors outdoors.
WCCO has several crews on the ground throughout Minnesota to show how communities are coping with this snowstorm.
Driving conditions will deteriorate in the Twin Cities quickly Wednesday evening, but the worst driving conditions in the Twin Cities metro will mostly likely be Thursday from 4 to 7 a.m., when a band of heavy snow looks likely to move through.
City officials in Minneapolis say the people occupying the Roof Depot site have been cleared from the property.
City officials said they have plowed and treated streets to keep them drivable, but more snow is expected later Wednesday evening going into Thursday.
Police say two people were injured and one was killed in two separate shootings Tuesday evening in Minneapolis.
Twin Cities drivers are trying to figure out what to do with their cars because the plowing plan could put their rides in deep trouble.
With historic snow totals expected, parents started planning as schools shut down and went to e-learning or snow days.
Twin Cities drivers are trying to figure out what to do with their cars because the plowing plan could put their rides in deep trouble
Minnesota is no stranger to big snowstorms. Who can forget when the old Metrodome collapsed? Or the 1991 Halloween blizzard?
With historic snow totals expected, Twin Cities parents started planning as schools shut down and went to e-learning or snow days.
This week could bring about one of the top 20 snowstorms on record in the Twin Cities, if not top 10. If not top 3.
Ahead of this week's storm, Minnesota's largest city is asking people to be patient. Leaders are also asking everyone who can to move their cars off the streets completely.
With a major winter storm on the way, city officials in Minneapolis are urging residents to prepare to stay home for several days.
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-117 win.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
Minneapolis police are searching for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in a parking lot overnight.
There have been no big changes to the forecast overnight. Everything is still on track for Minnesota's significant winter storm with major impacts Saturday evening through Sunday.
A man is in the hospital after police said he was hit by a stray bullet in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday night.
Minneapolis police are searching for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in a parking lot overnight.
A man is in the hospital after police said he was hit by a stray bullet in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Friday night.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has again set up a livestream of a peregrine falcon nest in downtown St. Paul in an effort to monitor and protect the species.
Despite the potential for a winter storm, people across the Twin Cities are getting ready for St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend, and into next week.
A 29-year-old woman is dead after police in Bloomington, Minnesota, found her unresponsive in a cell at the city's jail early Friday, officials said.
A man and a woman are in custody after a shootout between the man and Swift County deputies in Appleton, Minnesota, on Friday, according to police.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
Gas prices are up for the 12th straight day as the war with Iran pushes up crude oil prices. In Minnesota, the average went up 4 cents overnight. It's now $3.29 a gallon. That's 18-cents higher than just a week ago.
According to Rochester Police, officers were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Ashland Drive Northwest. The call was domestic-related, police say.
Rain is falling Thursday night in the Twin Cities, while snow is falling up north.
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.
A fire at a hotel in Superior, Wisconsin, Monday night left one person hurt and forced guests to move to new lodgings.
Excitement is in the air in northern Wisconsin with the 52nd annual American Birkebeiner underway.
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.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
People from across the nation are traveling to the Twin Cities, but not as tourists. Many want to learn in person from Minnesota protestors to bring that knowledge back to their own cities.
The Edina wife and mother of three said she felt called to go and protest in south Minneapolis after learning that Alex Pretti had been shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents.
Tuesday afternoon, more than 20 people gathered on the Highway 62 bridge between Minneapolis and Richfield after a small protest sparked a confrontation there last week.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
President Trump's comments came shortly after he said that the U.S. military had conducted "one of the most power bombing raids" on a vital Iranian oil hub.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Delta is canceling flights at Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, ahead of expected significant snow and winds starting Saturday evening through Sunday, the airline said Friday.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
Data show that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again in the Twin Cities.
The war in Iran is not only blocking oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, it is also holding up much of the world's fertilizer supply, a development that is drawing close attention from farmers preparing for spring planting.
Renters' rights advocates and tenants gathered outside Hennepin County courtrooms Thursday to protest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's recent veto of an eviction notice extension ordinance.
Minneapolis police are searching for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in a parking lot overnight.
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali made two purchases at a Phantom Fireworks store in Livonia, Michigan. He told the store staff the fireworks were for the end of Ramadan.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are investigating after a student at Macalester College accused a former professor of urinating on her belongings.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered in their home in June 2025. On top of grieving the sudden, tragic loss of his parents, Colin Hortman says the cleanup of his childhood home was a headache.
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
More than half-a-million taxpayer dollars meant to help Minnesotans was stolen, according to state investigators, who say a home health care provider took the money to buy flights, order food and take rides instead of helping the needy.
Can a quick workout and your phone reveal something about your heart health? Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School say yes, and they've built an app to prove it.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
At a Minnesota State Capitol hearing Wednesday morning, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs unveiled its "Veteran Suicide Prevention Plan."
The hit HBO Max series "The Pitt" is getting buzz for how real it feels, and there's a Minnesota doctor making sure it stays that way.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, will soon come under new ownership.
A new art exhibition in Shoreview, Minnesota, is inviting visitors to see art — and maybe themselves — a little differently.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors for a 127-117 win.
Rookie Peyton Anderson scored her first career goal to spark the Minnesota Frost to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Torrent in the PWHL.
Minnesota siblings Jamison and Amaya Battle are both basketball stars, with the brother playing forward for the Toronto Raptors and sister playing point guard for the Gopher women's team.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job next season, the team announced Thursday.
Talking Points is tracking a partisan push to end surveillance pricing this legislative session.
This session, a bipartisan bill to end surveillance pricing is moving forward at the Minnesota Capitol. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Minnesota DFL Rep. Erin Koegel about the push and how the ban could protection your personal data.
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate, says she now regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act last year.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof.
With severe weather season right around the corner, what homeowners need to know about the evolving coverage for your roof. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Grace Arnold, Department of Commerce commissioner about what's driving rising insurance premiums and what you should look from in home insurance coverage.
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.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores in the state.
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 push for stricter gun laws in Minnesota is not new. However, this session comes on the heels of a devastating mass shooting last summer in which the target was students in prayer at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
The military strikes against Iran have sparked intense debate in Congress. U.S. lawmakers are not only split on whether to support the operation but also on whether President Trump should have sought congressional approval in advance. WCCO investigates how the Constitution defines declarations of war.
Traveling is already stressful, especially flying, but the deadly conflict south of the border might have some travelers second-guessing their upcoming trips.
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.
There have been no big changes to the forecast overnight. Everything is still on track for Minnesota's significant winter storm with major impacts Saturday evening through Sunday.
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.
No big changes to the forecast overnight. Everything is still on track for our significant winter storm with major impacts tonight through Sunday. We're dry for most of today, but snow picks up in coverage and intensity, mainly after 7pm, with the heaviest after midnight with 1-3" per hour snowfall rates
Adam Del Rosso and Adam Duxter have the latest weather headlines with a major winter storm expected to arrive Saturday evening.
People across Minnesota are making their final preparations ahead of a winter storm that's expected to move into the state on Saturday evening. Ubah Ali reports from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport where several airlines are making changes and travelers are trying to escape the snow.
Hot Hands Pie has a Pi day special. Go treat yourself to a delicious treat.
It's almost the start of spring which means maple syrup season is also almost here. For the next two weekends you can celebrate all things maple syrup at the Lowry Nature Center.
Minneapolis police are searching for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting in a parking lot overnight.
No big changes to the forecast overnight. Everything is still on track for our significant winter storm with major impacts tonight through Sunday. We're dry for most of today, but snow picks up in coverage and intensity, mainly after 7pm, with the heaviest after midnight with 1-3" per hour snowfall rates
Adam Del Rosso and Adam Duxter have the latest weather headlines with a major winter storm expected to arrive Saturday evening.