
Richfield man found guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
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A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
Of the over 300 scholars this year, 30 of them throughout four Minnesota high schools – Richfield, Anoka-Hennepin, St. Paul and Owatonna – were surprised with their scholarships.
Police in Richfield say one person was taken into custody after a road rage incident that was caught on a traffic camera Tuesday evening.
A new business is taking flight in Richfield, allowing backyard flock owners the opportunity for a stress-free vacation.
Students in Richfield watched arguments in the case of Alejandro Cruz-Guzman vs. the State of Minnesota, a case that alleges racial and socioeconomic segregation within Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools.
Leaders hope to keep the spirit of their organization alive by transforming the four acres of property into a "Veterans Village," a complex that would bring 200 new multi-family housing units—some below market rate so they're affordable—designed to prioritize people who served our country and their families.
He is described as "very tall and skinny," and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and Nike shoes.
Court documents say Alvarez admitted to shooting and killing Rice and wounding another 17-year-old.
"My son will never get to go to prom. My son will never get to give me my grandbabies," said Donald Jr.'s mother, Marsha.
The family of a 15-year-old killed during a school shooting in Richfield is speaking out after one of the two men charged with his killing is acquitted of the most serious charge leveled against him.
Investigators believe a shoe sale near a Richfield park led to a 22-year-old man getting shot in the stomach and robbed on New Year's Day.
Police said the man fired a handgun several times at the residents before running away. None of the residents were hit by gunfire.
Richfield Public Schools is instating new policies regarding attendance for athletic events after 2 men were shot outside a Richfield High School football game last Friday.
Over the weekend, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy were taken into custody. One of them has since been released.
One of the boys arrested Saturday was a 15-year-old who police say was the alleged shooter, and the other was 16 and said to have instigated the altercation.
Police say they have arrested two teenage boys in connection with a shooting that injured two young men outside a Richfield High School football game Friday evening.
Following gunshots injuring two people just outside the Richfield High School football stadium on Friday night, during their homecoming game, the high school principal canceled the remainder of the weekend activities.
Assumption Cemetery in Richfield is full of stories. Some are clear, while others are a mystery, because of 44 unmarked graves.
A discovery in his garage prompted him to call 911 but by the time officers got there, his perspective on the whole situation changed.
This weekend marks five years since the murder of Jonathan O'Shaughnessy. The 24-year-old Richfield man was gunned down in a drive-by shooting while walking home from a street dance in 2017.
A Twin Cities mother was able to make her young son's dream come true with a little help from the community.
Hundreds took to the pavement Sunday morning at Veteran's Park in Richfield, celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day with a 5K and one mile run/walk.
Classes at Richfield High School have been canceled Friday "out of caution" due to a threat posted on social media, school officials said.
Best Buy Co. posted first-quarter results that showed shoppers pulled back on spending, while higher costs ate into profits.
A garbage truck fire led to burning trash being dumped on a road in a Richfield neighborhood.
The MPCA expects the air quality index to reach the "orange" level, which means the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including those with heart and lung conditions, pregnant people, children and the elderly.
Kervin Arriaga scored late in the second half to thwart Sean Johnson's bid for his 100th career clean she, rallying Minnesota United to a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar was a guest on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. She shared her award-winning hotdish recipe.
The MPCA expects the air quality index to reach the "orange" level, which means the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including those with heart and lung conditions, pregnant people, children and the elderly.
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
It's a place for fun, a place for focus, and now, the YMCA is a place for financial freedom.
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
The MPCA expects the air quality index to reach the "orange" level, which means the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including those with heart and lung conditions, pregnant people, children and the elderly.
Mankato city officials say first responders were called to the 1200 block of Pohl Road on a report of a fire around 1:25 p.m.
The evacuation in Rochester comes nearly a week after an apartment complex in Davenport, Iowa collapsed, injuring at least eight people.
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
More details have been released in a Mankato police chase that led to the discovery of a stabbing victim earlier this week.
States, led by Wisconsin, claimed that the company made modest changes to Suboxone to extend patent protection and keep generic versions of the drug off the market.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to try to force a northern Wisconsin town to pay for failing to renew access easements on tribal land.
The Republican-controlled budget committee voted along party lines to fund nearly $2.4 billion in building projects statewide, down from the $3.8 billion Evers had asked for.
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has raised the gay pride flag over the Wisconsin Capitol in a sign of support for the LGBTQ+ community amid attacks from conservative lawmakers across the country.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Linda Hood has been fighting for dignity, and she got a big win in the latest legislative session.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Biden will speak to the nation for the first time from the Oval Office.
If you're buying beef to throw on the grill this weekend, prepare to pay more.
A Carver County woman is promoting internet safety after being assaulted in her own home by a hired hand she found online.
There was a cannabis legalization celebration this week, as Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law. But well before you can buy marijuana at a retail dispensary, you'll be able to grow up to eight plants at home.
Drug use and other crimes have for many become synonymous with the Metro Transit trains and buses over the years, which impacts the safety of those who rely on public transportation, including Minneapolis Public School students.
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
Police say they arrested a 31-year-old man around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
A federal jury found a Richfield man guilty of conspiring to distribute over 80,000 fentanyl pills last year.
On Wednesday, 3-year-old Remi was splashing away at Schulze Lake Beach in Eagan. But by Thursday night, Mikayla Evans says her daughter was not herself.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
The Minneapolis Health Department is working with the community to improve the lives of those living in areas with high levels of environmental pollution.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have some form of gum disease, and it's even more common after the age of 65.
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
There's some impressive and affordable clay art for sale in St. Paul, as talented artists are sculpting a whole new way for us all to look at art. The St. Paul clay art expo is on display for the next two weeks.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
First it was songs from the '70s for the first 2023 day with high temperatures in the 70s. Then, almost overnight, our '80s playlist for the first day in the '80s. Now, we're finally up to that pivotal nexus of Gen X and millennials -- the '90s.
Kervin Arriaga scored late in the second half to thwart Sean Johnson's bid for his 100th career clean she, rallying Minnesota United to a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC.
Kayla McBride scored a season-high 24 points and Tiffany Mitchell put back her own miss with 3.0 seconds left to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 80-78 and avoided tying the franchise record for consecutive losses to open a season.
Will Brennan hit the first homer allowed this season by Sonny Gray in the seventh inning and Logan Allen pitched six strong innings for the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Jorge Polanco hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and Jhoan Duran finished a combined eight-hitter, helping the Minnesota Twins top the Cleveland Guardians 1-0.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Nearly half of all Minnesota students are not reading at grade level, as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. However, a $70 million bill called the READ Act, which will change the reading curriculum for all public school students starting July 1.
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
In the late 1950s, there were no bigger names in music than Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. So when the teen idols announced they were coming to Montevideo as part of their Winter Dance tour, locals were gearing up.
Soon, rebate checks will be going out to 2.5 million Minnesotans as part of a $3 billion tax bill lawmakers passed this session.
For millions of Americans, Tuesday was their first day back at work after a long weekend. But we know not everyone has that same privilege.
You may have seen videos on TikTok or heard celebrities talking about Ozempic or Wegovy. They're medications used to treat diabetes. And now, for a lot of users, to lose weight.
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Joe Kapp, the quarterback who led the Minnesota Vikings to their first Super Bowl appearance, has reportedly died. Kapp played three seasons with the Vikings, amassing a 23-12-3 record. He captained the Vikings to Super Bowl IV, which they lost 23-7 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Crowds gathered both to support and protest against former President Donald Trump as he was expected to surrender to authorities in appear in court in Lower Manhattan for the first time to face criminal charges, a historic first .
The first home game of the Twins season is almost here. For the 2023 season, the Twins have eight local vendors serving food at Target Field this year as part of their Minnesota Made program.
The Twin Cities are in for another 90-degree day on Sunday.
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.
Sunday will still be hot, but also less humid, and a few isolated storms are possible.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the weekend will remain hot and humid as scattered showers move out on Sunday.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says our next storm chance is Monday afternoon.
After a three-year hiatus, the Midwest's biggest single-day festival is back.
The Twin Cities are in for another 90-degree day on Sunday.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had a leadership role in securing the deal. She spoke with Esme Murphy Sunday morning.
Ms. Jean has been teaching at Ascension Catholic for four decades. The die-hard Packers fan got a special message as she heads into retirement.
Linda Hood has been fighting for dignity, and she got a big win in the latest legislative session.