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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Richfield students among 30 other Minnesota high schoolers surprised with $16K Wallin Scholarships for college
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.
VIDEO: Motorist seen throwing landscaping blocks at vehicles in Richfield road rage incident
Police in Richfield say one person was taken into custody after a road rage incident that was caught on a traffic camera Tuesday evening.
Flying the coop? Richfield couple launches backyard flock sitting business
A new business is taking flight in Richfield, allowing backyard flock owners the opportunity for a stress-free vacation.
H.S. students get first-hand demonstration of law process as MN Supreme Court takes cases on the road
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.
American Legion Post in Richfield hopes to transform to a "Veterans Village"
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.
Richfield police search for missing teen Sam Lang
He is described as "very tall and skinny," and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and Nike shoes.
Fernando Alvarez pleads guilty to murder, assault in fatal shooting of Jahmari Rice
Court documents say Alvarez admitted to shooting and killing Rice and wounding another 17-year-old.
Family, friends mourn loss of Richfield student Donald Gayton Jr., 17, killed in hit-and-run
"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.
"We just feel like we were failed": Family of Jahmari Rice speaks out after Alfredo Solis aquitted of murder
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.
Following shoe sale shooting in Richfield, frequent online sellers offer safety tips
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: Man who shot at duplex in Richfield was looking for girlfriend, went to wrong address
Police said the man fired a handgun several times at the residents before running away. None of the residents were hit by gunfire.
Richfield High School updates attendance policy for athletic events after shooting
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.
1 of 2 boys arrested in Richfield H.S. football game shooting charged
Over the weekend, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boy were taken into custody. One of them has since been released.
1 of 2 teen boys arrested in Richfield H.S. football game shooting released from custody
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 arrest 2 teens in connection with shooting outside Richfield High School football game
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.
Richfield High School cancels homecoming dance to allow students to "breathe, reflect and heal"
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.
Teen uses Eagle Scout project to identify dozens of unmarked graves at Richfield cemetery
Assumption Cemetery in Richfield is full of stories. Some are clear, while others are a mystery, because of 44 unmarked graves.
Richfield man learns lesson in compassion after woman tries to steal from him
A discovery in his garage prompted him to call 911 but by the time officers got there, his perspective on the whole situation changed.
5 years after son's murder, family still pleading for answers
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.
Boy enthralled with school buses gets dream tour from Twin Cities district
A Twin Cities mother was able to make her young son's dream come true with a little help from the community.
'Hope in Motion' celebrates survivors, supports those battling cancer
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.
Police: Richfield H.S. Student Voluntarily Comes Forward After A Threat Cancels Classes
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's Q1 Results Fall Short Of Wall Street Expectations, Show Inflation's Bite
Best Buy Co. posted first-quarter results that showed shoppers pulled back on spending, while higher costs ate into profits.
Garbage Truck Dumps Burning Trash In Richfield Neighborhood
A garbage truck fire led to burning trash being dumped on a road in a Richfield neighborhood.
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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for east central, southeastern Minnesota
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.
Arriaga helps Minnesota United earn late 1-1 draw with Toronto
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 says she's backing Biden in 2024, despite concerns about age
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to 2 unconnected incidents Saturday night
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar's hotdish recipe
Sen. Amy Klobuchar was a guest on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m. She shared her award-winning hotdish recipe.
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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for east central, southeastern Minnesota
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.
Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to 2 unconnected incidents Saturday night
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
YMCA's "Homework Starts with Home" program changing lives with financial freedom
It's a place for fun, a place for focus, and now, the YMCA is a place for financial freedom.
Man stabbed to death inside home in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
Video: Ramsey County sergeant uses PIT maneuver to stop wrong-way driver
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
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Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for east central, southeastern Minnesota
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.
Dozens displaced after fire scorches Mankato apartment complex
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.
Evacuation ordered at Rochester condos due to structural concerns
The evacuation in Rochester comes nearly a week after an apartment complex in Davenport, Iowa collapsed, injuring at least eight people.
Minnesota, Wisconsin included in $102.5M national settlement with Suboxone maker
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.
BCA identifies Mankato officer involved in chase that led to discovery of stabbed passenger
More details have been released in a Mankato police chase that led to the discovery of a stabbing victim earlier this week.
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Minnesota, Wisconsin included in $102.5M national settlement with Suboxone maker
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.
Federal government lawsuit accuses Wisconsin town of trespassing on tribal reservation
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.
Republicans reject funding for top University of Wisconsin building project
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.
Governor raises gay pride flag over Wisconsin Capitol in show of support for LGBTQ+ community
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.
Kinstone: Wisconsin's astonishing answer to Stonehenge
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's backing Biden in 2024, despite concerns about age
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Inside Linda Hood's fight for adult changing tables in Minnesota
Linda Hood has been fighting for dignity, and she got a big win in the latest legislative session.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
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.
President Biden to address nation on debt ceiling deal
Biden will speak to the nation for the first time from the Oval Office.
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Experts say cost of beef is rising, high prices to persist for a while
If you're buying beef to throw on the grill this weekend, prepare to pay more.
Woman promotes internet safety after assault from app-hired handyman
A Carver County woman is promoting internet safety after being assaulted in her own home by a hired hand she found online.
Minnesotans can grow marijuana at home later this summer
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.
New plan aims to make Metro Transit safer for riders
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.
Stay cool and save cash with these hot home hacks
If the heat has been too much for you already, there are easy things you can do to stay cool without breaking the bank.
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Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to 2 unconnected incidents Saturday night
The Brooklyn Park SWAT team responded to two unconnected incidents at around the same time about two miles apart Saturday night.
Man stabbed to death inside home in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood
Police located and arrested a suspect, and said the suspect and victim possibly knew each other.
Video: Ramsey County sergeant uses PIT maneuver to stop wrong-way driver
After three tries, the sergeant forces the pickup to crash, and the driver takes off running.
Man arrested in connection to Brooklyn Park homicide
Police say they arrested a 31-year-old man around 6:30 p.m. Friday.
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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Parents express concern after Schulze Lake closure, potential viral outbreak
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.
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Government, community members to focus on climate equity at Green Zone Summit
The Minneapolis Health Department is working with the community to improve the lives of those living in areas with high levels of environmental pollution.
Wolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez says he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
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 about loan forgiveness for healthcare workers in Minnesota
What you need to know -- and who qualifies -- for loan forgiveness under the DFL's recently passed "Nurse and Patient Safety Act."
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Clay art of St. Paul's Glaze Haze aims to challenge perceptions of disability
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.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
Janelle Monáe coming to The Armory on Sept. 11
Award-winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe will stop by The Armory on Sept. 11 as part of her Age of Pleasure Tour.
The greatest songs of the '90s, all in one playlist
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.
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Arriaga helps Minnesota United earn late 1-1 draw with Toronto
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.
Mitchell's late basket lifts Lynx to first win of season, beat Mystics 80-78
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's rare homer against Sonny Gray gives Guardians a 4-2 win over Twins
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.
Twins place Joey Gallo on IL with hamstring strain
Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Polanco's RBI double gives Twins 1-0 win over Guardians
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.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she's backing Biden in 2024, despite concerns about age
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who was one of the runners up to Biden in 2020, says she is firmly behind the president.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 1)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 2)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap (Part 3)
A $70 million bill called the READ Act will change the reading curriculum for all Minnesota public school students starting July 1.
Talking Points: Historic legislation aims to redress pandemic reading gap
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.
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Kinstone: Wisconsin's astonishing answer to Stonehenge
John Lauritsen shows us some gigantic stones ended up just across the border in Wisconsin.
Two mansions of Minnesota lumber barons a popular destination for reunions, weddings
Imagine spending the night in a turn-of-the-century lumber baron's mansion. Well, now you can do exactly that.
Iron ore and baseball celebrated at Chisholm's Minnesota Museum of Mining
"Chisholm is kind of one of those amazing places that believes in itself no matter what. And they never say die," said Carol Borich.
The awe-inspiring Minneapolis water tower protected by 8-ton stone guardians
Minnesota has plenty of wacky water towers. But there's one in Minneapolis that's all about architecture and art.
Finding Minnesota: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper live on in Montevideo
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.
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How much could you get from your Minnesota rebate check?
Soon, rebate checks will be going out to 2.5 million Minnesotans as part of a $3 billion tax bill lawmakers passed this session.
How many workers get paid holidays off?
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.
Good Question: Why are people using diabetes medication to lose weight?
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.
Why is loneliness bad for our health? And how can we help ourselves and others?
As the country navigates the end of a pandemic, the U.S. surgeon general said Americans are suffering from an epidemic: Loneliness.
How does AAA calculate travel projections?
AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, which is a very specific number.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2023
Many WCCO viewers across the state Saturday took part in the unofficial start to Minnesota summer -- the fishing opener.
Gallery: Joe Kapp, former Vikings QB who led team to first Super Bowl, dies at 85
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.
Former President Trump's arraignment draws protesters, heightened security in NYC
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 .
New foods unveiled at Target Field
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.
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NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from June 4, 2023
The Twin Cities are in for another 90-degree day on Sunday.
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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.
NEXT Weather: 7:30 a.m. report from June 4, 2023
Sunday will still be hot, but also less humid, and a few isolated storms are possible.
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report from June 3, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the weekend will remain hot and humid as scattered showers move out on Sunday.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report from June 3, 2023
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says our next storm chance is Monday afternoon.
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Grand Old Day makes grand return to St. Paul
After a three-year hiatus, the Midwest's biggest single-day festival is back.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report from June 4, 2023
The Twin Cities are in for another 90-degree day on Sunday.
Interview: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on debt ceiling bill, new book
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had a leadership role in securing the deal. She spoke with Esme Murphy Sunday morning.
Bright Spot: North Minneapolis teacher gets special shoutout as she retires
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.
Inside Linda Hood's fight for adult changing tables in Minnesota
Linda Hood has been fighting for dignity, and she got a big win in the latest legislative session.