Officer In Castile Shooting Back At Work Wednesday
St. Anthony's police chief defended his officer who shot and killed a black man during a traffic stop as level-headed and skilled in an interview with The Associated Press Wednesday.
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St. Anthony's police chief defended his officer who shot and killed a black man during a traffic stop as level-headed and skilled in an interview with The Associated Press Wednesday.
The family of a black man shot by a Minnesota police officer during a traffic stop is seeking a federal investigation into his death.
WCCO took a hard look at warnings and citations given by the St. Anthony Police Department. They police St. Anthony, Falcon Heights and Lauderdale, where the population is roughly 79 percent white, 6 percent black.
The Minneapolis Police Department has announced four policy changes aimed at defusing conflicts between officers and the public that can turn deadly.
Here's a look at the four things you need to know for Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016.
One month after the death of Philando Castile, demonstrators continue to pay tribute to the 32-year-old Twin Cities man.
Three community groups say they plan to deliver Monday a petition with more than 7,000 signatures to the office of Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, calling for a truly independent prosecutor to handle the Philando Castile case.
Protesters were marching through the streets of St. Anthony Saturday, calling for justice for Philando Castile.
Since Philando Castile was shot and killed by a St. Anthony police officer, statistics show the state's largest police departments are making fewer traffic stops.
From a couple awesome album releases to a benefit concert for Philando Castile, here are the four shows to see for this weekend!
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Friday that he will be bringing in Don Lewis as a special prosecutor in the Philando Castile case.
A portion of Summit Avenue previously closed due to protests has been reopened. Demonstrators protesting the death of Philando Castile had been camped on Summit Avenue outside of the Governor's Residence for nearly three weeks.
A listening session in Falcon Heights overflowed with citizens concerned about the recent killing of a black man by an officer.
Before the death of Philando Castile it was another black man shot a dozen miles away making headlines eight months ago.
St. Paul police made more arrests overnight near the Governor's Mansion on Summit Avenue. Protesters have been camped out there since a Saint Anthony Police Officer shot and killed Philando Castile three weeks ago.
Dozens of people were arrested Tuesday as police in St. Paul cleared protesters from Summit Avenue in front of the governor's mansion, where demonstrators have camped out following the police shooting death of Philando Castile earlier this month.
A portion of Summit Avenue in St. Paul closed again Monday morning as people came together over the weekend to remember Philando Castile.
Philando Castile and Officer Jeronimo Yanez had crossed paths once before their fatal encounter earlier this month in Falcon Heights.
Two weeks after his death, protesters continue to demand justice in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile. Hundreds took to the streets Tuesday night in downtown Minneapolis.
Teachers, school workers and members of Black Lives Matter took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest Tuesday in a call to attention to the shooting death of Philando Castile.
The 3,000 delegates attending the national convention are not just teachers, but also specialists in a variety of fields like psychology, nutrition and special education.
Police officers in Minneapolis and St. Paul are being told to remain vigilant after eight officers were killed in shootings in Texas and Louisiana.
St. Paul police say they've reopened the avenue in front of Minnesota's official Governor's Residence, which had been shut by protesters since shortly after a suburban police officer fatally shot a black man.
"I have a voice." It's the message a group of teens are sharing after the police shooting death of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights last week.
The group Black Lives Matter is calling off a planned protest at the Rosedale Mall Sunday afternoon.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
According to police, one person was shot and killed on the 1500 block of Edmund Avenue.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Bob Motzko, who led the University of Minnesota men's hockey team for eight seasons, will not return next season.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
According to police, one person was shot and killed on the 1500 block of Edmund Avenue.
Bob Motzko, who led the University of Minnesota men's hockey team for eight seasons, will not return next season.
A woman and a boy are dead and a man is in custody in a shooting early Wednesday morning in the northeast Twin Cities metro.
A 29-year-old man from St. Paul, Minnesota, is in custody in connection to threats that led to Wednesday's closure of all public schools in neighboring South St. Paul.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
A mother who was blackmailed by a Minnesota sheriff is speaking out for the first time in a WCCO Investigation. Darcey Duncan recently received a multi-million-dollar settlement for the abuse she endured. The former Chisago County sheriff pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct in 2023.
Three townhomes in Lusten, Minnesota, were damaged in a fire on Monday afternoon, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
A 53-year-old man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in Scandia Valley Township, Minnesota, on Sunday morning.
A 22-year-old man died in a crash in Meeker County, Minnesota, early Saturday morning.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
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.
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.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, said at a confirmation hearing Wednesday that he regretted calling Alex Pretti a "deranged individual" after he was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in south Minneapolis.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
The son of a former Minnesota lawmaker is set to learn his fate in connection to a deadly 2023 crash that killed five young women in Minneapolis, plus more of the day’s top stories.
A federal judge in Massachusetts is temporarily blocking the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in the U.S. The judge issued an administrative stay on Friday.
A last-minute decision by a federal judge is sparing the legal status of hundreds of people in Minnesota. It allows Somali to keep their Temporary Protected Status, at least for now. President Donald Trump wanted that protection to end at midnight. Ubah Ali is here to explain.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
As fraud remains in focus in the Minnesota Legislature, the House on Monday unanimously approved a bill to repeal from state law a problematic program that prosecutors said was the target of a massive fraud scheme.
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.
According to police, one person was shot and killed on the 1500 block of Edmund Avenue.
A 29-year-old man from St. Paul, Minnesota, is in custody in connection to threats that led to Wednesday's closure of all public schools in neighboring South St. Paul.
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Police Department said that there are a number of factors working against them.
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides a case on the constitutionality of reverse location warrants, Minnesota lawmakers are looking to enact a ban.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services didn't leverage its existing authority to investigate reports of kickbacks in the autism treatment program vulnerable to fraud, a new watchdog report determined.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
A northern California health nonprofit is planning to acquire Allina Health in a deal that was announced Tuesday.
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.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Julius Randle scored 32 points and Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench to help the Minnesota Timberwolves offset the absence of All-Star Anthony Edwards and beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104.
Minnesota forward Nick Foligno received a warm welcome in his first game against Chicago since he was acquired in a March 6 trade with the Blackhawks.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards will miss the next several games with inflammation in his right knee with the team in the thick of the race for playoff position in the Western Conference.
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.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
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.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Temps are warming up throughout the rest of the week.
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.
The clouds increase tonight and we will see fog form with the light wind and all of the melting Wednesday, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Fog will be around the rest of this work week until we melt the snow, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
Milder air builds in with highs in the 40s to 50s over the coming days. Snowmelt increases, though clouds may slow it at times, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Temps are warming up throughout the rest of the week.
Stunning allegations of rape and molestation was first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
Motzko led the team for eight seasons.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, though, promised to work through the issues and find a solution.
Doctors talked about how HCMC trains doctors all over the state.