Castile Family Reaches $3M Settlement With City Of St. Anthony
The mother of Philando Castile has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death with the city of St. Anthony.
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The mother of Philando Castile has reached a nearly $3 million settlement in his death with the city of St. Anthony.
Downtown Minneapolis helped host the 2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival this weekend, and it's been a year unlike any other.
On Friday, WCCO's Bill Hudson hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit, where users asked him anything about the Jeronimo Yanez trial and its aftermath.
In the three years since fatal police shootings of unarmed black people launched the Black Lives Matter movement, few officers have been charged and none has been convicted by juries in the highest-profile deaths that inspired protests across the country.
We're getting a look at more of the case files and evidence from the Jeronimo Yanez trial, including items the jury didn't see and some heartbreaking comments from Diamond Reynolds' 4-year-old daughter.
WCCO-TV reporter Bill Hudson has been covering the trial extensively, and was at the courthouse when Yanez was acquitted.
A former Wisconsin police officer was acquitted of first-degree reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of Sylville Smith, a black man whose death sparked riots in a predominantly African-American neighborhood of Milwaukee.
Attorneys for both Jeronimo Yanez and the Castile family reacted to the release of evidence on Wednesday.
"Twin Cities Pride has decided to forgo this part of the police participation in the parade for this year and respect the pain the community is feeling right now."
For the first time, we're able to see what happened the night former officer Jeronimo Yanez shot and killed Philando Castile.
For the first time Tuesday, the public was able to see what happened the night former St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez shot and killed Philando Castile.
A hacker upset about last week's acquittal of a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black motorist claims to have stolen hundreds of email addresses from a state database.
Daily Show's Trevor Noah says the National Rifle Association (NRA) has been "completely silent" when it comes to the case of Philando Castile.
In a room overflowing with people and at times emotion, dozens of people let their voices be heard during a community conversation Monday night in the basement of the Wellstone Center.
St. Paul Police are giving credit to thier newly formed Special Operations Unit for containing a protest Friday night that shut down Interstate 94.
For the fourth day in a row, there will be another protest in response to the verdicts handed down Friday in the trial of Officer Jeronimo Yanez.
Investigators say they're preparing to release all evidence in the shooting of Philando Castile Tuesday, including dashcam video of the shooting.
After hours of marches and protests, an emotional weekend across the Twin Cities has people calling on their faith to find peace.
Protesters took to the streets for a third day Sunday following the acquittal of Jeronimo Yanez, the former St. Anthony police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile.
A day after Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted in the shooting death of Philando Castile, Sen. Al Franken said that the 32-year-old cafeteria worker "did not deserve to die."
Another protest over the Jeronimo Yanez verdict is planned for Sunday afternoon outside the St. Anthony Police Department.
In Minneapolis Saturday night, Stevie Wonder made an appearance at New Salem Baptist Church.
A crowd is gathering in Loring Park Saturday evening for a second day of rallies after Officer Jeronimo Yanez was found not guilty in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.
The Jeronimo Yanez verdict sparked peaceful protests overnight as groups of people gathered on interstate 94 near Dale Street in St. Paul, leading to several arrests.
Philando Castile was fatally shot by the officer July 6 in a St. Paul suburb seconds after he told the officer he was armed.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
A Twin Cities physician who has spent the last two years learning to live with a life-changing injury is making a remarkable recovery.
The shelter, located in St. Cloud, says a visitor had been looking at the kitten, a 2-month-old named Marin, for a while before taking him out of his kennel and stuffing him into their bag.
Anthony LaRoque and Amias LaRoque have not been seen since Monday and were last believed to be in the area of the 600 block of Jackson Street Northeast or the 3000 block of 39th Avenue South.
More than two months after a shooting in an Oakdale, Minnesota, backyard left a 33-year-old St. Paul man with life-threatening injuries, family members are still waiting for answers.
A Twin Cities physician who has spent the last two years learning to live with a life-changing injury is making a remarkable recovery.
Anthony LaRoque and Amias LaRoque have not been seen since Monday and were last believed to be in the area of the 600 block of Jackson Street Northeast or the 3000 block of 39th Avenue South.
More than two months after a shooting in an Oakdale, Minnesota, backyard left a 33-year-old St. Paul man with life-threatening injuries, family members are still waiting for answers.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says it arrested Castro around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Second Avenue South and Third Street in Minneapolis.
New body camera video shows the moments police officers came under fire at a Minneapolis apartment complex earlier this month.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
The shelter, located in St. Cloud, says a visitor had been looking at the kitten, a 2-month-old named Marin, for a while before taking him out of his kennel and stuffing him into their bag.
Fall color season is almost here, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says several factors will determine when the leaves peak and how brilliant they'll be.
Students were sent home from a school in Renville County, Minnesota, on Tuesday morning due to kitchen troubles.
Police in Elk River, Minnesota, say a potential bomb threat prompted students to be sent home early Tuesday morning, but they found no threat while searching the school.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A Wisconsin high school football player has died from injuries sustained during a game on Thursday night.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
Lt. Ryan Kelly, the first Minneapolis officer to arrive at Church of the Annunciation on Aug. 27, 2025, described walking in to find dozens of children hiding in the pews — and locating 2 who had already died.
Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks reversed course on a House resolution to require congressional approval for continued military action against Iran, citing open-ended war concerns ahead of competitive midterm races.
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar questioned FBI Director Kash Patel in a Senate hearing Tuesday over the federal investigations into the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti earlier this year in Minneapolis amid Operation Metro Surge.
On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Minnesota's senior senator asked the director of the FBI why haven't we heard more about the federal investigations into the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Small businesses lost hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue during Operation Metro Surge and Minnesotans stepped up to help them out. But as Frankie McLister reports, nearly half of the applications to one of those taxpayer-funded recovery efforts were fake.
The Wisconsin congressman and candidate for governor laughed and wiped away tears Sunday as he described the seconds before the plane hit the water: a warning to tighten his seat belt, then impact.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is rolling out more than three dozen new food items this year, on top of all the returning favorites — which makes putting together a game plan for your visit no small task.
President Trump said Friday that the U.S. will waive higher tariffs on ground beef imports, which he says will reduce beef prices by 25%. Some cattle ranchers, including those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worry the plan will hurt them financially.
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella is linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say. WCCO speaks with a food safety expert about the risks associated with alfalfa sprouts.
More than two months after a shooting in an Oakdale, Minnesota, backyard left a 33-year-old St. Paul man with life-threatening injuries, family members are still waiting for answers.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says it arrested Castro around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Second Avenue South and Third Street in Minneapolis.
New body camera video shows the moments police officers came under fire at a Minneapolis apartment complex earlier this month.
A new WCCO documentary follows one Minnesota woman's decision to turn a painful secret into a fight for change..
Police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, said they were able to identify 17 victims of human trafficking during a raid that centered around two hotels in the city last week.
The strike will include OBGYNs, psychiatrists and critical care physicians at Mercy Hospital's Coon Rapids campus and Allina Unity's campus in Fridley.
After 334 days in a neonatal intensive care unit in Maple Grove, Minnesota, North Memorial Health's "miracle baby" is finally home.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The money will fuel a 10-year push into precision medicine at a hospital system that treats children from before birth through young adulthood.
Hospice nurses who work for Allina Health are set to begin a seven-day strike on Friday.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is returning to Minneapolis next year.
WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including at the Minnesota State Fair.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Louis Lee came to Minnesota decades ago from Hong Kong to become a student at the University of Minnesota. He says listening to comedy helped him learn English.
The vault is open. Recordings no one's ever heard, spanning 40 years of Prince's musical career, are now available on a new album called "Timeless."
Luke Keaschall went 3 for 5 and scored from second base on Victor Caratini's game-ending single in the 13th inning to send the Minnesota Twins past the New York Yankees 5-4.
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Wednesday that running back Jordan Mason has been placed on injured reserve due to an injury suffered in the team's victory over the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
Max Fried earned his first victory since April 27, backed by home runs from Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones that helped the New York Yankees keep pace in the AL East race with an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The team's new leader is just 20 years old and only graduated from Roseville in 2024.
Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes has signed a multi-year contract extension after leading the team to its first playoff series win in 11 seasons.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
The DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District was supposed to be close, but it wasn't. Former Lakeville Mayor and state Sen. Matt Little beat two well-known opponents by double digits.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
Behind the fried foods and thrilling rides, farming remains at the heart of the Minnesota State Fair, where farm families work around the clock to get their animals ribbon-ready.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer has the latest forecast.
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.
It was a pleasant Wednesday, with temperatures hovering around average, but the soaking rain is set to come Friday.
Scattered showers slide west to east overnight, but the steadier rain holds off until Friday morning. It lingers until late in the day before the weekend turns mainly dry, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
There's a possible NEXT Weather Alert scheduled for Friday for the possibility of some soaking ran.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow looks lovely with a partly cloudy sky and highs in the mid-70s.
The Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud says the kitten hadn't even spent one night at the shelter before someone took it this afternoon.
From making the paper for Crayola Crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers, it was quite a run. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill and how its ruins have become its future.
A remarkable recovery for a doctor dealing with a life-changing injury. It's been nearly two years since Dr. Shirlee Xie was paralyzed after falling hundreds of feet while hiking. Now, she's back at Hennepin Healthcare caring for patients. Ubah Ali has been following her story since the beginning and shares her journey.
Running towards danger and being ambushed. We're now seeing the frightening video of police officers in a mass shooting two weeks ago in Minneapolis. Ashley Grams is here to walk us through the video showing the officers heroic actions.