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"From a person who has actually been through it, I'm comfortable communicating with them so they can understand it 10 times more than just seeing it from a [body-worn camera] video," said teacher Kaivon Petty.
The family of a man shot and killed by a Minnesota state trooper is calling for justice and transparency in the investigation.
More questions than answers still remain in the investigation of a Minnesota state trooper shooting and killing a man during a traffic stop on I-94 in north Minneapolis earlier this week.
The Pope County attorney has determined a deputy's actions were justified when he fired his weapon during a deadly shootout with a domestic assault suspect in April.
Officer Jake Wallin supporters lined up for miles, as the procession headed north to Pequot Lakes High School.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley is discussing the investigation into Mohamad Barakat, who officials say shot four people - killing one police officer - on a busy Fargo street last week.
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley will provide an update Friday morning on a shooting in Fargo last week that killed one police officer and injured two others.
No charges will be filed against St. Paul Sergeant Cody Blanshan, who fatally shot a man in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood last December.
Two district attorneys in western Wisconsin have deemed the fatal police shooting of a 42-year-old Minnesota corrections officer earlier this summer to be justified.
It was the third straight night of fiery protests over the deadly police shooting of a teenager that revived grievances about policing in France.
The law enforcement officers who fatally shot a man during a standoff in western Wisconsin earlier this month have been identified.
A deputy and police officer shot the man when he confronted them with a rifle, authorities said.
Two law enforcement officers shot the man while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
Law enforcement officers in western Wisconsin shot and killed a man Saturday night after authorities said he confronted the officers with a rifle in his hand.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has asked the Attorney General's Office for assistance in reviewing an investigative file from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension about the shooting death of Yia Xiong earlier this year.
More than 1,500 law enforcement officers from around the country attended the funeral of St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising on Friday. A procession that stretched more than 20 miles followed her funeral.
The fatal shooting of a St. Croix County Sheriff's Deputy has added to an already disquieting toll of Wisconsin officers killed in the line of duty this year.
After a St. Croix County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot in the line of duty Saturday night, other law enforcement agencies are offering words of support.
The shooting happened in the Wisconsin township of Glenwood, about an hour east of the Twin Cities.
Officials have identified the western Wisconsin sheriff's deputy who was fatally shot in the line of duty Saturday evening.
The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office identified Bryan Nygard, 34, as the suspect who died during a shootout that killed Pope County deputy Joshua Owen on Saturday.
Over the weekend, a growing memorial drew colleagues and strangers to the Pope County Sheriff's Office.
Strangers came by to pay their respects at a growing memorial for Deputy Owen over the weekend.
The Pope County Sheriff's Office now confirms that a sheriff's deputy was killed last night while responding to a domestic call in Cyrus, Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz said his administration is "in touch with local officials and stands ready to support the community."
Fire crews battled a blaze overnight Friday at a northeast Minneapolis apartment building.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Crews battled a late-night fire Friday at the old train depot office building in Maplewood, Minnesota.
Spring warmth takes over Friday in the Twin Cities, with a quiet and seasonable Mother's Day on tap.
Fire crews battled a blaze overnight Friday at a northeast Minneapolis apartment building.
Crews battled a late-night fire Friday at the old train depot office building in Maplewood, Minnesota.
Minnesota made school meals free for every child in 2023. Now, leaders of a Twin Cities school district leaders say an unintended consequence could cost them millions.
The Bloomington Police Department created a new executive protection unit amid rising political violence and increasing threats to Minnesota lawmakers.
After more than four decades serving Minnesota's cycling community, Grand Performance — a longtime bike shop on St. Paul's Grand Avenue — is preparing to close.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Police in Bemidji, Minnesota, are investigating after a shooting that left three adults with critical injuries, according to officials.
The man killed by police and the officer who shot him in Virginia, Minnesota, last week has been identified as Ethan Basche, 31, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
State air quality experts expect about two weeks of wildfire smoke impact in Minnesota this summer, and several days of unhealthy ozone levels.
The leader of Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office is no longer in that role.
Minnesota animal rescues are stepping up to take in dogs from a Wisconsin research facility accused of animal abuse.
You may have heard of Give to the Max Day, where people donate millions of dollars to hundreds of nonprofits and organizations across Minnesota on a single day. That idea has spread to western Wisconsin, called Give Big Valleys.
Federal prosecutors say a small-town Wisconsin police chief tried to help California gun dealers import illegal armor-piercing rounds from Europe.
Local and federal law enforcement are investigating after nearly 50 firearms and "a large quantity of ammunition" were stolen from a sporting goods store in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Friday.
Two Minnesotans were killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening in western Wisconsin.
Bobby Rogers once came to the Minneapolis Institute of Art to sketch and study; now he leads its design and editorial work, shaping what visitors see and experience.
Moses Cooper, who has cerebral palsy, met running partner Mark Hulsey through My Team Triumph Minnesota two years ago and the pair qualified for the Boston Marathon at Grandma's Marathon last summer.
Mackenzie Reed, head custodian at Shakopee East Middle School, has painted large-scale murals throughout the building she once attended as a student, creating a more welcoming space for current students.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still intact despite an escalation in tensions, plus more of the day’s top stories.
The Bloomington Police Department created a new executive protection unit amid rising political violence and increasing threats to Minnesota lawmakers.
After months of back and forth, Republicans and Democrats in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature found a way forward to establish a new Office of Inspector General to fight fraud and prevent the theft of taxpayer money in the first place.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
Gas in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer.
According to the letter, enforcement will be done by police and plainclothes officers, with businesses themselves being held accountable for repeat violations.
Some Twin Cities rideshare drivers say they may have to leave the road as gas prices continue to increase.
A large investment company is warning anyone with stocks to hold on to your hats. Information from JP Morgan says uncertainty is fueling inflation, but so far the market has been more resilient than expected.
Police in Bemidji, Minnesota, are investigating after a shooting that left three adults with critical injuries, according to officials.
The man killed by police and the officer who shot him in Virginia, Minnesota, last week has been identified as Ethan Basche, 31, according to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The man who charged at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with apple cider vinegar during a town hall in Minneapolis in January pleaded guilty on Thursday.
Police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death in downtown Minneapolis Thursday morning.
The leader of Minnesota's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office is no longer in that role.
The Minnesota House approved a pilot program that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms in the state for therapeutic use.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
When a loved one starts to lose their memory, it creates new challenges for family members. But in a western Minnesota town, they're battling Alzheimer's disease and dementia with music.
Brittany Haeg is living with the deep scars of gun violence. Her three children attend Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, and her 6-year-old son David was hurt during the deadly mass shooting on Aug. 27, 2025.
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are calling their Aug. 29 show "Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound."
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The Minnesota Star Tribune was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for its coverage of a mass shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed two children and injured more than a dozen others.
Mononymous country music star Hardy is set to kick off the final weekend of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver.
Maggie Flaherty and Hayley Scamurra scored 24 seconds apart early in the second period, Ann-Renée Desbiens made 27 saves, and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 2-1 in the PWHL playoffs.
Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser, who also owned two popular Twin Cities sports bars, has died, according to the team.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota the worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
The legislation establishes a list of requirements aimed at improving transparency and reducing conflicts within HOAs. Minnesota estimates that 25% of its residents live in an HOA, and 82% of new homes are built within one.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints.
The Minnesota Senate passed a bill with mandatory requirements for homeowners associations aimed at improving transparency and preventing disputes, after two years of legislative work driven by public complaints. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Dana Ohman, an attorney who handles HOA disputes, about some of the most common questions homeowners have.
Sen. Tina Smith is using her last months in office to vocally campaign for progressive and environmental causes. She hopes that a progressive will succeed her when Minnesotans go to the polls next November.
Sen. Tina Smith, who is retiring from the U.S. Senate, is a major presence in the race to succeed her.
For nearly 50 years, Farmamerica has been sowing agricultural knowledge near Waseca, Minnesota.
The carillon has 56 bells, and the Mayo Clinic said that makes it one of the largest instruments in the world and the largest instrument in Minnesota.
When you think of masterful, memorable works of art, grain elevators don't typically come to mind. But in towns across the country, including in Minnesota, they're becoming an unlikely canvas for creativity.
At Arnie Lillo's Creations in Blue Earth County, you can visit a metal-scaled version of the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge. The works of art have taken on a shape of their own.
It's one of the largest musky hatcheries in the entire world. John Lauritsen shows us how the Spooner hatchery keeps fish healthy and anglers happy.
A deadly virus that's killed cruise ship passengers can be traced to small critters found hiding in homes.
So far this decade, the Twin Cities metro has, on average, added about 17,000 housing units per year, according to data from the Metropolitan Council.
A symbolic change is bothering some Minnesotans. Now their local leaders are listening; several cities are voting to fly the old state flag instead of the new one. While it was a drastic redesign, it wasn't the first.
Construction season has arrived, potentially adding several minutes to your daily drive to work. So, how bad is the commute in the Twin Cities? Good Question.
The media we consume and how long we spend consuming it can impact our mental health. In a world where screens are scrutinized, what is the worst kind of screen time?
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.
Aside from some occasional clouds, we keep the sunshine Friday and warm up even closer to 70, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
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.
A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state's Department of Natural Resources says.
Spring warmth takes over to finish the week, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Spring warmth takes over Friday in the Twin Cities, with a quiet and seasonable Mother's Day on tap.
Patricia Wall, owner of the Market at Malcolm Yards, shares a preview of the Mother's Day event.
The Minnesota Food Truck festival season kicks off this Saturday in the metro with the Hopkins Food Truck Festival in downtown Hopkins, explains Jess Fast, co-organizer of the Minnesota Food Truck Festival, and Cynthia and Vienna Lee, of Dearest Baker Macarons.
Heidi Swank, executive director at Rethos, and Danica Benninghoff, with the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, share a preview.
Aside from some occasional clouds, we keep the sunshine Friday and warm up even closer to 70, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is still intact despite an escalation in tensions, plus more of the day’s top stories.