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Three young children are dead after their house caught fire Saturday night in north Minneapolis. The family had just moved into the home, and we're told they may have left the oven open and running in the kitchen to keep warm.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has released the identities of three people who were shot to death in two separate incidents last Friday. Gonzalo Galvan has been charged with murdering his wife and 15-year-old stepdaughter last Friday afternoon. Investigators said that they were about to leave him.
Minneapolis police say one person was killed and another was injured in a shooting Friday night, and the suspect is at large. The fatal shooting happened just after 10:30 p.m., when police got a ShotSpotter notification around the 1800 block of Newton Avenue North.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office released more information in the fatal north Minneapolis shooting on Sept. 12, 2015.
A former NBA star has returned to his roots in North Minneapolis to make a difference.
Fire officials in Minneapolis say seven people were in need of assistance Thursday after crews knocked down a house fire on the city's north side.
Authorities are investigating after one person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting in north Minneapolis early Saturday morning. The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a report of a shooting inside a residence at about 4:30 a.m. on the 1200 block of 22nd Avenue North.
Two people were hospitalized after a crash near Interstate 94 in Minneapolis early Saturday morning. Police says the accident happened around 2 a.m. on the westbound I-94 exit at Dowling Avenue North.
Two people were injured in a car accident in north Minneapolis early Tuesday morning. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, around 2:55 a.m. officers received multiple calls of a car crash on Lyndale Avenue North near 25th Avenue.
Police are looking for three men who abducted and raped a woman in North Minneapolis early Saturday morning.
Minneapolis police say a pedestrian was injured when they were struck by a Metro Transit bus Thursday afternoon. The accident was reported at around 4:40 p.m. near Broadway and Emerson avenues in north Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police are reaching out to the public to help finding a missing vulnerable adult. Harrison Elmer Kropelin, 60, was last seen Wednesday morning on the 1300 block of Penn Avenue North
A Brooklyn Center man was sentenced Wednesday to more than 14 years in prison for the murder of a Good Samaritan at a Minneapolis Fourth of July party. Joseph Lee Smith, 25, was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder in the 2014 death of 28-year-old Cabrie Young, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office.
Firefighters in Minneapolis responded Sunday morning to a blaze in a bedroom on the city's north side.
Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old boy. Terrell Deandre Smith was last seen Friday night at about 6 p.m. on the 3000 block of 6th Street North.
A local group is working to try and keep an historic theater from being torn down. The owners of the historic Terrace Theatre in Robbinsdale are indicating the building is for sale.
Minneapolis Police are looking to the public for help finding a missing 65-year-old woman with dementia.
Minneapolis police are investigating after an overnight dispute between two groups of people led to a fatal shooting.
Swimmers were quickly evacuated from Webber Park Natural Swimming pool Saturday evening as emergency crews arrived and divers began scouring the water for the victim of a possible drowning.
It has been a long time coming, but people in north Minneapolis now have a new place to cool off. Families lined up to be the first to splash into the brand new Webber Pool -- which is the first of its kind in the country.
Susan Spiller, the 68-year-old resident of north Minneapolis who was found killed in her home last week, died of "complex homicidal violence," according to a report by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Friends are mourning the loss of a woman who dedicated her life to helping others. Police found the body of 68-year-old community activist and prominent artist Susan Spiller Thursday. They believe someone broke into Spiller's home and killed her.
Minneapolis police say officers responded to a welfare check at a home on the city's north side Thursday morning and found a woman's body inside.
Workers are inspecting the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis using some new technology. The steel-tied arch bridge is being inspected with equipment from a barge on the river, which is being used for the first time in Minnesota.
A warrant is out for the arrest of a 21-year-old man who Minneapolis police say is connected to a homicide. Police says Brion Quantrial Overton was involved in a fatal shooting on the night of June 3 in north Minneapolis.
Fifty-year-old Amanda Merriman pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicle homicide for the April 11 crash.
For generations of Minnesotans, the Dayton's Santa Bear has been a holiday tradition.
Drake Lindsey gives the Minnesota Gophers a reliable quarterback to center their offense around after a promising first season as the starter.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Fifty-year-old Amanda Merriman pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicle homicide for the April 11 crash.
Twin Cities community, education, faith, labor and healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday morning to condemn reports of federal surveillance targeting progressive groups during Operation Metro Surge earlier this year.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced he is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the extradition of an immigration agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis.
The home of an iconic Minneapolis bar is up for sale, and with it comes a whole lot of history.
People gathered at Downtown Park in Hopkins, Minnesota, on Monday night to mourn the deaths of 7-year-old Evie Brown, Kristen Brown and Alice Brown.
A member of the Minnesota National Guard is accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at Fort Ripley during training in 2022, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday is issuing an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area.
Williams and Hall Outfitters in Ely has been in business for 33 years.
More than six fire departments responded in the middle of the night to Kingsway Senior Living, and staff say it took a village to relocate everyone to Belle Plaine High School for temporary shelter.
An individual is dead after a police officer shot at them with their service weapon on the Red Lake Nation Thursday, according to a special agent with the FBI.
The crash happened at approximately 7:12 a.m. on westbound I-94 at milepost 13 in St. Croix County near Roberts, Wisconsin, according to the State Patrol.
Wisconsin residents headed to the polls Tuesday — or voted early — to have their say in the 2026 primary. Here are live results.
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday's election.
Authorities have released the name of the Madison police officer who shot and killed a 38-year-old Black man last month in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison.
David Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, faces democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a Wisconsin primary that could signal how far left the Democratic Party is willing to go.
Crews in St. Paul, Minnesota, are clearing out the city's largest encampment on Wednesday.
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved more than $1 million to expand capacity at local shelters.
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, is taking a stand and closing encampments amid growing concerns.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday issued an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area, according to his office. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to stop issuing leases and permits in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed.
Twin Cities community, education, faith, labor and healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday morning to condemn reports of federal surveillance targeting progressive groups during Operation Metro Surge earlier this year.
Twin Cities community, education, faith, labor and healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday morning to condemn reports of federal surveillance during Operation Metro Surge.
Four months after Congress voted to overturn a 20-year federal ban on mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters, Gov. Tim Walz announced an executive order Tuesday to prevent mining of copper, nickel and other precious metals within the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced he is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the extradition of an immigration agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis.
For generations of Minnesotans, the Dayton's Santa Bear has been a holiday tradition.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Get ready to watch movies and television with clarity like never before. That's how industry experts are describing the latest TV technology now on sale exclusively at Best Buy.
A lottery player in Minnesota won a jackpot of more than $34 million last week, a record for the Lotto America game in the state.
Fifty-year-old Amanda Merriman pleaded guilty to one count of criminal vehicle homicide for the April 11 crash.
A member of the Minnesota National Guard is accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at Fort Ripley during training in 2022, according to court documents filed earlier this month.
A Fridley, Minnesota, man is accused of stealing over $300,000 by billing for Medicaid services that he did not provide.
A 30-year-old man charged in a Medicaid fraud scheme is linked to several people accused of running a sex trafficking operation in Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to court documents.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Back-to-back tainted food outbreaks have a lot of people asking what's safe to bring home from the grocery store.
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The system uses light tracing and more than 1,500 data points to create a personalized treatment plan.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including a slate of county fairs.
Drake Lindsey gives the Minnesota Gophers a reliable quarterback to center their offense around after a promising first season as the starter.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Josh Bell's two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
With the season opener around the corner at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, there's a big question: Which passer will pass the other?
Flag football is exploding in popularity among girls in Minnesota. In 2025, when girls flag football started in high schools, there were 51 schools. In 2026, there are 104 teams.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
In the aftermath of the primary, Republicans in Minnesota are more optimistic about their November chances than they ever have been.
The candidates for the Minnesota general election are all set, and the campaigns are shifting into a higher gear.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday, with the final barrage of political ads in overdrive and candidates making their final pitches.
Keith Richardson is a home brewer and beer memorabilia collector. His collection got so big that, two years ago, he moved everything into an old toy store near downtown Lanesboro and opened the Hammarama Museum and Gift Shop.
Passing trains and scenic bluffs are a big part of Buffalo County, Wisconsin, but in the middle of it all is a garden where creativity and flowers grow together, all courtesy of a man named Herman Rusch.
Thousands of pictures of Split Rock Lighthouse are taken each year. And oftentimes a little island appears in those photos. Ellingsen Island has developed a following of its own.
There's a scenic, nearly century-old spot in St. Cloud, Minnesota, where right now you'll find thousands of flowers in bloom.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Maybe you've experienced the "Sunday scaries" which is when you worry about the looming work week or wish you could have accomplished more over the weekend. The "August blues" create similar feelings, one being regret.
As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.
There's a certain elegance to the common loon. Its black and white plumage carries a gentle sheen of green as though dressed for a formal affair. Subtle colors that allow its piercing red eyes to steal your gaze.
Parents will be digging deeper into their wallets this back-to-school season.
Minnesotans have become quite familiar with drought in recent years. Not only how it affects the water supply, but also the rules that can come with it.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Scattered thunderstorms develop Tuesday evening through mid-evening south of the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
Warm but with low humidity Wednesday, likely the nicest day of the week, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Scattered thunderstorms develop mid-afternoon Tuesday through mid-evening south of the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Mike Augustyniak.
After Tuesday's potential rounds of rain, Wednesday is looking clear and sunny, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Scattered thunderstorms develop Tuesday evening through mid-evening south of the Twin Cities, says meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday issued an executive order to ban nonferrous mining in the Boundary Waters area, according to his office. The order directs the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to stop issuing leases and permits in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed.
A 50-year-old woman pleaded guilty on Tuesday to drinking before getting behind the wheel and killing a 69-year-old man in a wrong-way crash on Highway 212 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, earlier this year.
For the first time, the beloved holiday icon is getting a smaller, colorful summer edition — sold at Dayton's Market on the Grandstand's second floor for $25.
The Minnesota State Fair kicks off next week, and the Grandstand lineup includes the Jonas Brothers, Brad Paisley, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and CeCe Winans.