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For the first time this year, Juneteenth is being recognized as a federal holiday. Adam Duxter shares the details of another Juneteenth first in north Minneapolis.
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For the first time this year, Juneteenth is being recognized as a federal holiday. Adam Duxter shares the details of another Juneteenth first in north Minneapolis.
Sunday's Juneteenth event in north Minneapolis celebrated multiple firsts.
According to police, the woman and a man were inside the RV when they heard gunshots. The woman then realized she had been hit.
A man believed to be in his 30s is dead after a shooting in north Minneapolis Thursday evening, according to police.
Gun violence, the pandemic and a teacher strike have made it a tough year for students, especially in north Minneapolis. But a program called "Art is my Weapon" is trying to help them heal from the trauma, one brush stroke at a time.
The opportunity to buy slipped away in 2017 when a previous tenant retired. But the barber got a second chance in 2021 when the building's new owner decided to sell.
Crystal Hill-Hover and her business partners opened the Twin Cities Wellness Center and Recovery Gym in January.
28-year-old man has been charged in connection to a shooting near a liquor store in north Minneapolis last year.
A Twin Cities woman has a plan to get more people to come spend time in north Minneapolis.
A 15-year-old boy was killed and a 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after a drive-by shooting Friday night in north Minneapolis.
Seven adults and three children are without a home after a fire in north Minneapolis Wednesday morning.
Two people, one of them a teenage girl, were injured in separate shootings in north Minneapolis Monday.
A woman killed in a Sunday morning shooting that also seriously injured a man in North Minneapolis has been identified.
Three men were injured in a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday, but all are expected to survive.
Police said this is the city's 92nd homicide of the year.
Larger than home rooftop systems but smaller than utility-scale complexes, community solar providers are located atop buildings, or on abandoned factory grounds and farms. Individuals or companies subscribe to portions of energy sent to the grid and get credits that reduce their electricity bills.
A 36-year-old Golden Valley man is charged with shooting and killing a good Samaritan who tried to stop him following a crash in North Minneapolis last week. The incident happened Friday at the intersection of West Broadway and Lyndale avenues in north Minneapolis.
A woman was shot in north Minneapolis Sunday evening.
Police are investigating an apparent shooting incident that happened Friday morning on West Broadway and Lyndale Avenue North. A WCCO photojournalist was on the scene when it happened.
A man is fighting for his life Monday night after a house fire in north Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police say a woman with Alzheimer's is missing, and the department is seeking the public's help.
According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:18 P.M. in the area of 3600 block of Fremont Avenue North.
The fire department told WCCO they had to rescue a 72-year-old disabled woman from the first floor, and an 89-year-old man from the second floor. This is the fourth house fire in just three days.
Aerial arts are compelling to watch and often hard to turn away from. Now, a north Minneapolis woman is using the circus skill to strengthen young women's bodies and minds.
In an effort to end gun violence, community members and activists gathered in north Minneapolis for a march.
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
Friday is a Next Weather Alert day in Minnesota, as severe thunderstorms threaten to rumble over the northern half of the state in the evening and overnight hours. Meanwhile, parts of north-central Minnesota are dealing with flooding due to Thursday's heavy downpours.
Damico Jamal-Tokyo High pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. High shot and killed 15-year-old Derryanna Davis in March.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
Weather observers say more than 4 inches of rain fell overnight Thursday into Friday in St. Cloud where storm drains were unable to keep up with the downpour.
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
Friday is a Next Weather Alert day in Minnesota, as severe thunderstorms threaten to rumble over the northern half of the state in the evening and overnight hours. Meanwhile, parts of north-central Minnesota are dealing with flooding due to Thursday's heavy downpours.
Damico Jamal-Tokyo High pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. High shot and killed 15-year-old Derryanna Davis in March.
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
The Minneapolis Fire Department responded to a structure fire at approximately 3:03 a.m. on the 2500 block of Grand Avenue South.
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
Severe thunderstorms developed Thursday evening over parts of north-central and northeastern Minnesota, dropping quarter-sized hail and heavy downpours.
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
Friday is a Next Weather Alert day in Minnesota, as severe thunderstorms threaten to rumble over the northern half of the state in the evening and overnight hours. Meanwhile, parts of north-central Minnesota are dealing with flooding due to Thursday's heavy downpours.
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
Weather observers say more than 4 inches of rain fell overnight Thursday into Friday in St. Cloud where storm drains were unable to keep up with the downpour.
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
The second of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man is petitioning for her release.
The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, even after receiving open records requests.
"Do not let the body frame fool you," Kendrick Perkins said after Holmgren was selected. "He's mean, he's aggressive, and he's about that life."
Sylvia Fowles had 14 points and 10 rebounds in her return from an injury and Moriah Jefferson scored 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 100-88 on Thursday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added a potential rim protector to complement star Karl-Anthony Towns, reportedly acquiring 7-foot-1 Auburn center Walker Kessler in a draft pick swap with the Memphis Grizzlies that netted them an additional first-rounder on Thursday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder chose Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.
The Cleveland Guardians came to Minnesota and won their seventh consecutive series, pulling ahead of the Twins in the AL Central with five more matchups looming next week.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
The decision to undo nearly 50 years of precedent will have sweeping ramifications for tens of millions of women across the country as abortion rights are curtailed and lead to a patchwork of laws absent the constitutional protection.
Installing Clark and the pressure campaign on the Justice Department was "essentially a political coup," committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson said in his closing statement at Thursday's hearing.
Damico Jamal-Tokyo High pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. High shot and killed 15-year-old Derryanna Davis in March.
Chippewa County Circuit Judge Benjamin Lane on Friday scheduled a Sept. 1 preliminary hearing for the 14-year-old boy, identified in court documents as C.T.P.-B.
Clayton Lauritsen, of Cumberland, had been charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide in connection to the shooting.
If you think you can speed through Mendota Heights unnoticed, think again. You might even get a letter in the mail to prove it.
The second of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man is petitioning for her release.
As Minnesota's average price for gasoline maintains a price near $4.75 a gallon heading into the heart of summer, marinas along the St. Croix River are averaging prices up to $2 more.
There are high expectations ahead as a new law will soon take effect that for the first time regulates the use of cannabinoids in food and beverages in Minnesota.
Sun Country Airlines recently announced their new flight to Vancouver from Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. But the inaugural return flight didn't go as planned.
Travel group predicts 42 million Americans will take a road trip of 50 miles or more.
Getting a home energy audit is a great way to know where money is falling through the cracks in your home.
Many people with disabilities are not getting the adequate care they need as more than 170 group homes have closed across the state since October, ACR Group Homes said.
The president and CEO of Wisconsin's Planned Parenthood, Tanya Atkinson, says they will still help patients navigate to states where abortion remains legal.
"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.
The Minnesota Department of Health's latest update includes data from the past weekend, which was delayed in reporting due to the Juneteenth holiday.
Expect a popular Minneapolis beach to be closed for several days due to excessive levels of E. coli in the water.
St. Paul Public Schools officials are drafting a new policy to allow and encourage the Native American practice of smudging at schools and events in Minnesota's second-largest district.
Several public schools in Minneapolis will move to distance learning on Tuesday due to a lack of air conditioning and impending extreme heat.
The House Democrats cited the recent teachers strike Minneapolis, and the threat of one in St. Paul, as prime examples of how schools do not have the funding they need to create stable learning environments for their students.
Byron Public Schools Superintendent Mike Neubeck says district lawyers are reviewing the school system's policy covering what can be displayed in classrooms. He said he's concerned that allowing the Ukrainian flag could lead to unwanted displays.
Munir Zukanovic made his way to Minnesota decades ago, and has been working to become a citizen ever since. He moved to the country in the wake of the Bosnian war. Zukanovic was beaten in a war camp and lost a 13-year-old son.
In a single uninterrupted battle for supremacy of the living room, the console wars have given gamers such legendary installments as the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation 2 and such cautionary tales as the Nokia N-Gage and the Ouya.
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." In September, professional wrestling will return to the mall.
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."
The adaptation by playwright Kate Hamill honors the 1815 novel while using lots of humor, modern-day clothing, and pop music, similar to "Bridgerton."
The winners of the Jimmy Awards often punch their ticket to Broadway, and in some cases, Hollywood.
"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.
"Just that slightest shift in an average puts us into a whole new climate, really upping those chances for all of the extremes that we have to deal with," said Climate Central Chief Meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky.
If last weekend was any indication, prepare for a tumultuous summer travel season.
The S&P 500 tumbled even more Thursday, putting it firmly into a bear market.
According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, there were 214,000 job openings in the state at the end of last year. At the same time, there were 93,000 unemployed people.
"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."
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
There's a place in our state where you can "hit" a nice drive down the fairway, while surrounded by "hits" from the Beatles.
New information in a WCCO investigation: several families want to warn others after they say the same pool contractor took their savings and didn't do the job.
From county to county, family after family say Charles Workman left them without their money and without a pool. Some filed police reports; others sued.
The company has until the end of the month to file an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
More than 100 pages detail the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis hitting Minnesota.
We teamed up with Wilder Research to pinpoint the places Minnesotans could suffer the most serious consequences.
It's one of the oldest treatment centers in the world - and the Minneapolis AA house could have to close - unless something changes fast.
"We received over 2,800 complaints of missed pickups just in the first 10 days of this month alone, so clearly very unacceptable," said St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.
Sunday's Juneteenth event in north Minneapolis celebrated multiple firsts.
A Maple Grove man is risking his life in Ukraine working to get refugees to safety.
Later this week, Minnesotans from all over will observe Juneteenth, a celebration of the day in 1865 when the last American slaves found out they were free after the Civil War.
A number of homes near the Little Elk River in the town of Randall had to be evacuated today, while a number of roads were closed off.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the threat of severe weather Friday night in parts of northern Minnesota.
Weather observers say more than 4 inches of rain fell overnight Thursday into Friday in St. Cloud where storm drains were unable to keep up with the downpour.
"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."
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.
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 of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
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.
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Parts of central Minnesota are experiencing flooding after heavy rain last night.
The Minnesota Trucking Association strongly opposes the three-month pause, calling any benefit minor and short-lived.
WCCO's Jonah Kaplan takes a look at what the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could mean for the state.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports on the threat of severe weather Friday night in parts of northern Minnesota.
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