Kyle Williams indicted in 2021 murder of Kelly Kocurek in Hastings
A Dakota County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Kyle Williams on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder, the county attorney said.
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Kyle Williams indicted in 2021 murder of Kelly Kocurek in Hastings
A Dakota County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Kyle Williams on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder, the county attorney said.
Buster Murdaugh releases statement on former classmate's death
"This has gone on far too long," he said. "These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his death are false. I unequivocally deny any involvement in his death, and my heart goes out to the Smith family."
Man accused of killing pregnant St. Paul woman due in court Monday
Paul Harris is charged with second-degree murder in a drive-by shooting.
Charges: Levi Axtell murders 77-year-old with shovel, antlers
The 27-year-old man from Grand Marais has been charged with second-degree murder in a 77-year-old's death by blunt force head injuries.
Police identify man, 20, killed in Plymouth vacation rental
Plymouth police say they arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to the killing of 20-year-old Abraham Barbly inside a vacation rental on Saturday.
High emotions as Cody Fohrenkam sentenced for Deshaun Hill’s murder
Prior to the sentencing, a number of relatives and friends provided impact statements, including Hill’s parents and sister, as well as his youth football coach.
Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
Fugitive convicted of murder found dead
A man who authorities were looking for after he failed to appear in court during his murder trial was found dead in Boom Island Park on Friday.
31 bodies found in clandestine graves in region plagued by cartels
The state prosecutor said there was enough evidence to identify about half of the people found in the two graves.
St. Paul police investigating city’s 3rd homicide
Police say the gunfire killed a man in the city’s west side neighborhood.
Police investigating homicide in St. Paul
Police in St. Paul are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday afternoon on the city's west side.
Julissa Thaler sentenced to life in prison for murdering son
A mother will spend the rest of her life in prison for murdering her 6-year-old son. Last year, police found Julissa Thaler’s son, Eli Hart, shot to death in the trunk of her car.
Calls for justice over missing or murdered Indigenous women
Statistics show Native American woman, in particular, are more likely to be killed or kidnapped than anyone else.
Charges expected today in Harding H.S. stabbing
The district acknowledges this is a tough time not just for students but for educators, and they're looking forward to starting that healing process together when everyone returns Wednesday.
BCA: Accused killer Ralph Apmann misses murder trial hearing, is armed and on the run
Authorities are trying to find a Windom man who failed to appear in court Monday during his murder trial.
Nick Firkus found guilty of murdering wife
A jury found a 39-year-old man accused of killing his wife nearly 13 years ago guilty Friday evening.
Jury begins deliberations in Nick Firkus trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Friday in the trial of Nick Firkus, who is accused of killing his wife the day before their home was set to be foreclosed on.
Verdict reached in Eli Hart murder trial
Julissa Thaler, 29, was convicted Wednesday afternoon of first- and second-degree murder in connection with the death of Eli Hart, whose body was found in her trunk during a traffic stop in Orono last year.
Julissa Thaler found guilty on all counts in murder of her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart
Julissa Thaler, 29, was convicted Wednesday afternoon of first- and second-degree murder in connection with the death of Eli Hart, whose body was found in her trunk during a traffic stop in Orono last year.
Man accused of shooting cousin at Newport Transit Center
A 37-year-old Twin Cities man is charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of his cousin Monday morning at the Newport Transit Center.
Fernando Alvarez pleads guilty to murder of Jahmari Rice
A second man pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in the shooting death of 15-year-old Jahmari Rice outside a Richfield school a year ago.
Fernando Alvarez pleads guilty to murder, assault in fatal shooting of Jahmari Rice
Court documents say Alvarez admitted to shooting and killing Rice and wounding another 17-year-old.
What we know about Tyre Nichols' death and the investigation
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
Opening statements in Cody Fohrenkam trial
Nearly a dozen witnesses took the stand today as the trial against the man accused of killing a 15 year old Minneapolis high school football star got underway.
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Brooklyn Center Walmart closing next month due to "underperformance"
The closure comes shortly after Aldi closed in nearby north Minneapolis last month and as a record number of Minnesotans are in need of help from food shelves.
Legislature contemplates rebates for installing heat pumps as system gains popularity
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. And Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and A-C unit, and make the switch.
St. Paul filling potholes with "hot mix," a semi-permanent solution, before asphalt plant opens
Starting this week, St. Paul Public Works is able to address these potholes with a better solution than what they've been using all winter.
Former Race and Equity ED lashes out at Minneapolis city officials, assails two Black councilwomen's "anti-Black sentiment"
A different kind of storm is brewing in Minneapolis City Hall, as the former director of the Equity and Inclusion Office is accusing city leaders of a toxic workplace and anti-Black racism.
Paid family and medical leave in play at Minnesota Capitol
Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line.
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Brooklyn Center Walmart closing next month due to "underperformance"
The closure comes shortly after Aldi closed in nearby north Minneapolis last month and as a record number of Minnesotans are in need of help from food shelves.
St. Paul filling potholes with "hot mix," a semi-permanent solution, before asphalt plant opens
Starting this week, St. Paul Public Works is able to address these potholes with a better solution than what they've been using all winter.
Former Race and Equity ED lashes out at Minneapolis city officials, assails two Black councilwomen's "anti-Black sentiment"
A different kind of storm is brewing in Minneapolis City Hall, as the former director of the Equity and Inclusion Office is accusing city leaders of a toxic workplace and anti-Black racism.
Paid family and medical leave in play at Minnesota Capitol
Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line.
Teenager sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for violent carjacking
Court documents say on June 9, 2022, then-18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys.
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Paid family and medical leave in play at Minnesota Capitol
Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line.
Remains of couple found after house fire near Pine River
A northern Minnesota couple were found dead after a house fire early Tuesday morning.
These 3 St. Paul neighborhoods are ranked as best places to live Minnesota
Three St. Paul neighborhoods top the list of best places to live in Minnesota -- and one made the national list, according to a new ranking.
Snow plow is no match for massive drift on Minnesota-South Dakota border
A picture taken in Big Stone County on the South Dakota border shows a pile of snow that's almost as tall as the plow trying to push it.
1 dead, 1 in custody after Howard Lake shooting
One person is dead and another is in custody after a shooting Monday afternoon west of the Twin Cities.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers to help with frog and toad survey
Wisconsin is home to the longest-running citizen science frog calling survey in North America.
Evers pushes to repeal abortion ban ahead of court election
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is working to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month's Wisconsin Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state's 1849 abortion ban.
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates debate as voting begins
Voters have begun casting ballots in person in Wisconsin's high stakes state Supreme Court race.
Police: Arrest made in theft of funeral van containing body in Wisconsin
Authorities in Wisconsin have arrested a man in connection with the theft last January of a funeral home van containing a body, saying he faces charges of abuse of a corpse and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle.
State investigators probing death, injury in Hortonville
The Justice Department said in a statement that police officers were called to a house in the village of Hortonville in Outagamie County on Saturday morning on a report of two unresponsive individuals.
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Former Race and Equity ED lashes out at Minneapolis city officials, assails two Black councilwomen's "anti-Black sentiment"
A different kind of storm is brewing in Minneapolis City Hall, as the former director of the Equity and Inclusion Office is accusing city leaders of a toxic workplace and anti-Black racism.
Paid family and medical leave in play at Minnesota Capitol
Supporters of creating a paid family and medical leave system in Minnesota rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday and lobbied their lawmakers to try to push the plan over the finish line.
Putin: Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Evers pushes to repeal abortion ban ahead of court election
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is working to keep the spotlight on abortion ahead of next month's Wisconsin Supreme Court election, resurrecting a bill that would repeal the state's 1849 abortion ban.
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Brooklyn Center Walmart closing next month due to "underperformance"
The closure comes shortly after Aldi closed in nearby north Minneapolis last month and as a record number of Minnesotans are in need of help from food shelves.
Legislature contemplates rebates for installing heat pumps as system gains popularity
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. And Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and A-C unit, and make the switch.
Mall of America ranks 4th among best malls to survive zombie apocalypse
If George A. Romero's 1978 horror movie classic "Dawn of the Dead" is any indication, a lot of us would likely find all we need to hunker down in the confines of a shopping mall.
Hope springs eternal at Lynde Greenhouse following autumn arson
Many see spring as a chance for a fresh start. After making a vow to rebuild Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery after a massive fire, owner Derek Lynde is now surrounded by new beginnings during the season known for them.
Dollar Tree says it can't afford to sell eggs anymore
Dollar Tree says they will stop selling eggs at stores because the company can't make money offering them at flat prices.
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Teenager sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for violent carjacking
Court documents say on June 9, 2022, then-18-year-old Shamir Black, of Minneapolis, pistol-whipped a woman who refused to turn over her car keys.
St. Paul employee accused of shooting teen at recreation center pleads not guilty
A city employee accused of shooting a teenager at a St. Paul recreation center in January pleaded not guilty on Tuesday according to Ramsey County court records.
Charges: Man attacked girlfriend with toilet paper holder before her death
Jeremiah Turner was charged with murder in the second degree for the Dec. 29, 2022 death of Jasmine Nelson, 27.
Man released after wrongful conviction: "I've lost 20 years already but ultimately I prevailed"
Sheldon Thomas was arrested when he was just 16. Now 35, he is finally stepping into freedom.
Former middle school paraprofessional gets 20 years for child sextortion scheme
A former middle school paraprofessional will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to what authorities call "a sextortion scheme that targeted minors through social media and an online gaming forum."
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From addiction treatment to nursing homes, end of COVID rules will bring change
The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
Minnesota House passes bill protecting abortion providers, patients from out-of-state legal action
The Minnesota House on Monday approved a bill designed to protect patients and providers from legal consequences in other states where abortions are illegal.
Trump silent on abortion as 2024 campaign pushes forward
Moments after he stepped off his plane just outside Davenport, Trump repeatedly refused to say whether he would support a federal law restricting abortion in every state, a move that anti-abortion activists are demanding of the GOP's presidential contenders.
Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
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Mall of America ranks 4th among best malls to survive zombie apocalypse
If George A. Romero's 1978 horror movie classic "Dawn of the Dead" is any indication, a lot of us would likely find all we need to hunker down in the confines of a shopping mall.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" tour coming to State Theatre in Minneapolis
Among the queens announced for the U.S. stops are Asia O'Hara, Bosco, Daya Betty, Deja Skye, Jorgeous, Kandy Muse, Lady Camden, Laganja Estranja, Naomi Smalls, and Plastique Tiara, along with two of season 15's finalists.
VIDEO: Street freestyler takes high-speed jaunt through Minneapolis Skyway
If you were in the Minneapolis Skyway System some weeks back and happened to see a motorcyclist streaking through the ramps and tunnels at a high speed, you weren't alone.
2023 Lollapalooza headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
Peter Gabriel to play at Xcel Energy Center in October
Peter Gabriel announced on Tuesday an expansion to his North American tour, including a stop in St. Paul this fall.
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Local sportscaster Marney Gellner announces breast cancer diagnosis, urges yearly mammograms
Local sportscaster Marney Gellner announced on social media Tuesday that she has breast cancer, but thankfully it was detected early.
Willis Reed, legendary Knicks center and Hall of Famer, dies at age 80
The Hall of Fame center led the New York Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973.
VIDEO: Street freestyler takes high-speed jaunt through Minneapolis Skyway
If you were in the Minneapolis Skyway System some weeks back and happened to see a motorcyclist streaking through the ramps and tunnels at a high speed, you weren't alone.
Wolves reportedly optimistic Towns, Edwards could play Wednesday
The Minnesota Timberwolves may get their two biggest stars back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, according to one NBA insider.
Julius Randle scores 57 points for Knicks, who still fall to Wolves 140-134
Julius Randle scored 57 points, matching the third-highest total in franchise history, but New York lost 140-134 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Talking Points: Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
There have been concerns about nursing staffing levels at local hospitals for years. Esme Murphy takes a look at a piece of legislation at the Capitol that nurses say would make a big difference.
Nurses say new legislation could help solve staffing shortage
The bill is called Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. It's moving forward at the Capitol right now.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy dives into where the surplus came from and the political divide on what to do with that surplus.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus (part 2)
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Republicans point to the surplus as a sign Minnesota is overtaxing its residents. Murphy spoke with Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson about the legislative gridlock and returning that money to your pocket.
Talking Points: Will taxpayers be reimbursed amid a $17.5 billion budget surplus (part 1)
Minnesota has a $17.5 billion budget surplus and $3.1 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. Esme Murphy spoke with Jim Schowalter, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner, about the pandemic's impact on the surplus.
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The musical mission behind a Fergus Falls' abandoned hospital
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
Raymond man's wooden models are getting worldwide attention
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
One Minnesota town's twist on bowling may be right up your alley
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Wabasha set to celebrate 30th anniversary of "Grumpy Old Men"
Wabasha is a city known for the Mississippi River, its eagle population, and a certain cantankerous movie.
Small town schoolhouse is now a hot rental property for adventurous travelers
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why people love spending the night at the Middle River Schoolhouse.
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What is the importance of a handshake? Does it still hold the same weight as it used to?
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
Student-athletes are taking advantage of NIL, but what is it?
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Do frozen foods have as much nutritional value as fresh foods?
March isn't just a month to celebrate basketball. You might not realize it is also Frozen Food Month. Known for being cheaper and lasting longer, but is it as healthy as fresh food? Good question.
What exactly is a forecast model?
We know our weather can be unpredictable, no matter the season. That's why meteorologists rely on different forecast models to help us prepare.
When did March lose the distinction of snowiest month? And which month has taken the title?
A month that is notorious for heavy snowstorms will potentially add to its lore this week.
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says rain is expected to fall Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning in the Twin Cities.
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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.
NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report
Snow will move in to the northwestern corner of Minnesota, while the Twin Cities will see some drizzles overnight.
NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows shares an update on the expected precipitation this week.
NEXT Weather: Noon weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says highs will be in the 30s or lower 40s Tuesday before rain and snow move in later in the day.
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NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says rain is expected to fall Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning in the Twin Cities.
St. Paul starts “sustainable” solution for pothole repairs
St. Paul Public Works partnered with an independent vendor to provide them with a “hot mixture” to fill in the potholes. WCCO’s Marielle Mohs shows us how this helps and why the rollout is hard to keep up with.
Native groups rally at State Capitol
More than a dozen organizations came together to ask lawmakers for about $135 million to help build 14 new facilities.
Lawmakers seek to provide incentives for heat pumps
Americans bought more heat pumps last year than gas furnaces. Minnesota lawmakers want to provide financial incentives to get you to ditch the gas-powered furnace and AC unit and make the switch.
Minneapolis city leaders accused of toxic workplace, racism
Former Director of the Equity and Inclusion Office is accusing city leaders of a toxic workplace and antiblack racism. As WCCO’s Jonah Kaplan reports, this isn’t the first such accusation against the city, but many factors make this much different.