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After an outcry from family and community members, police in a Minneapolis suburb have released body camera footage from three officers involved in the 2022 traffic stop of 24-year-old Khalil Azad, whose body was found in an adjacent lake two days later.
It came before Blockbuster and kept its doors open longer. Now, a Robbinsdale video store says it's time to roll their ending credits.
Investigators say Khalil Azad, 24, drowned last summer in Crystal Lake after running from Robbinsdale police. But his family and some community members say they don't believe that's the truth.
Police in Robbinsdale have asked the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to conduct an independent review of an incident from last summer in which a man's body was found in a lake two days after he allegedly ran from police during a traffic stop.
A church secretary was cited for filming officers, but now it's that police department that's paying up.
A Twin Cities suburb is temporarily banning the sale of food and drinks containing THC, even though a new state law makes them legal.
The Robbinsdale Fire Department responded to a fire that left a house significantly damaged Thursday afternoon.
Authorities in the Twin Cities are asking the public's help in finding a missing man.
"This was not an easy decision to make, but the right one for me and my family," he wrote. "The past year and a half on the council has been very rewarding. I've enjoyed working with you and serving the community. I have regrets about why I am resigning, but my past mistakes won't keep me from being my best."
Authorities in the Twin Cities are investigating Thursday after a shooting left two people dead in Robbinsdale.
A unique opportunity this summer is paying young people to get hands-on experience in the restaurant industry.
Many residents across the Twin Cities metro are cleaning up after a severe storm rolled through the area Wednesday evening.
Severe weather is ushering in new thinking in cities about building infrastructure that's made to last.
Police in Robbinsdale say officers discovered several pounds of methamphetamine inside a "suspicious vehicle" Tuesday night.
The New Prague School District is investigating accusations of racism at a Tuesday night girls high school basketball game.
A city council member of a northern Twin Cities suburb is facing charges for allegedly driving under the influence early Monday morning and fleeing from police officers who were only able to stop him by crashing into his minivan.
Officers in the Twin Cities arrested a teenage boy early Tuesday morning after he led them on a chase in a stolen vehicle.
A jury found embattled state lawmaker Rep. John Thompson guilty Wednesday in a hospital disturbance that happened at North Memorial Health in 2019, before he served as a DFL state representative.
Cities across the metro are concerned that invasive fish species, like carp, are taking over lakes and ponds.
Authorities identified Tuesday the Robbinsdale officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man last week.
In Robbinsdale, entire streets are blocked by oversized tree limbs.
"The sky was really yellow," said Matt Pletcher on Friday night. "And I looked out to our front yard, everything seemed fine, then we looked out the side and saw this massive tree down on top of one of our cars."
We're just a day away from finding out the fate for Minnesota schools this Fall. Districts have been getting ready for several scenarios. One district is working hand in hand with the teacher's union to make sure both students and educators have support.
With Minnesota's mask mandate officially in full swing -- people no longer have the option to forgo a mask indoors in public. WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh went to Robbinsdale to talk with shoppers and store owners about the impact this new rule could have.
Police say thieves rammed a car into a northeast Minneapolis tobacco shop early Sunday in order to gain access to the shop and rob it.
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Minnesota Aurora FC shut out a second straight opponent and continued their scoring frenzy with a 4-0 win over Chicago Dutch Lions Saturday.
Police say thieves rammed a car into a northeast Minneapolis tobacco shop early Sunday in order to gain access to the shop and rob it.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Police say two men were injured and hospitalized after a shooting in Uptown Minneapolis late Saturday night.
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.
The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews were called to Lake Nokomis early Saturday evening for "reports of a missing female presumed to be last seen in the lake."
Central and southeastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, will be under an air quality alert Sunday through Monday due to high levels of ground-level ozone.
The search for a missing Minnesota mother continued Saturday, nearly two months after her disappearance.
The DNR says the victim was staying at the cabin, and she was attacked when she went outside to check on her dog, who she had let out moments earlier.
Officials are investigating after a six-car train derailed Saturday near St. Cloud.
A red flag warning has been issued in northwestern and central Minnesota due to low humidity and high winds.
A man who drove the car that helped pull down the statue of a Civil War hero and abolitionist outside of the Wisconsin state Capitol during a night of protests in 2020 has been sentenced to six months in jail.
A jury trial in a lawsuit seeking $2.4 million in damages from Republicans who attempted to cast Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes for Donald Trump in 2020 even though he lost is scheduled to begin just two months before the 2024 presidential election.
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget-writing committee has rejected Gov. Tony Evers' plan to make permanent nearly 40 revenue agent positions who are meant to enforce the state's tax laws.
Police in Wisconsin say drugs laced with fentanyl that killed one person and caused three more to overdose were purchased at a bar owned by a state lawmaker.
Wisconsin state lawmakers are being warned that not reaching a deal on a massive bill increasing state aid to local governments will only increase the chances that Milwaukee runs out of money, forcing deep cuts to police and fire protection.
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
A deal has been reached to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid a potential economic catastrophe, but there are real questions about whether the speaker has the votes to get this deal passed.
Republican lawmakers and the White House reached a deal Saturday evening on raising the nation's debt ceiling.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
As boaters prepare to fill up, they're finding some good news at the pumps – if they can even get to the pumps yet.
Minnesotans who buy an e-bike could soon get a rebate of up to $1,500 due to a bill passed at the legislature this session.
The captivating beauty of Minnesota's North Shore is set to become even more accessible with the Northern Lights Express. The line goes from the Twin Cities to the Twin Ports, with stops in Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, Cambridge, Hinckley, and Superior, Wisconsin.
Whether it's driving to the cabin or hitting the skies for a faraway destination, Minnesotans are on the move for the holiday weekend. The number of those traveling is moving in an upward direction.
We reflect on other nixed treats after Dairy Queen announces they will discontinue cherry-dipped soft serve ice cream cones.
Police say thieves rammed a car into a northeast Minneapolis tobacco shop early Sunday in order to gain access to the shop and rob it.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
Police say two men were injured and hospitalized after a shooting in Uptown Minneapolis late Saturday night.
A Florida man charged with human smuggling related to the deaths last year of four immigrants near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges.
A 27-year-old Red Wing man faces a set of manslaughter charges for his alleged role in the death of an 8-week-old baby boy.
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.
Score graduated high school early, and at 17, moved to Florida with her older sister. At 21, she turned pro. Score spent six years in the sport, earning a top 10 ranking among female professional wakeboarders in the world.
House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said that Democrats came into the session with seven big issues that they had developed over the previous three election cycles: education, health care, an economy that works for everyone, climate action, reproductive freedom, preventing gun violence and protecting democracy.
Officials in southern Minnesota say a fire at a landfill may cause adverse effects to the health of both residents and the environment.
A firefighter who's spent more than a decade helping others is facing a battle of his own.
In the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, an out of the box lesson plan has turned into something really special.
With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend and, with it, the unofficial start of the summer season in Minnesota, we thought it best to don our captain's hat and set sail.
The 44th season of Survivor came to a close Wednesday night and one of the three finalists is from Minnesota.
Two months prior to her death, Tina Turner opened up about putting herself "in great danger" by not taking action for her kidney health sooner.
Minnesotans made up four of the six contestants on "Wheel of Fortune."
The Kentucky Derby horses were euthanized after suffering serious injuries in races on Friday and Saturday.
Minnesota Aurora FC shut out a second straight opponent and continued their scoring frenzy with a 4-0 win over Chicago Dutch Lions Saturday.
Minnesota United didn't find the net, but an own-goal by Real Salt Lake's Justen Glad was the final score in a 1-1 draw.
Willi Castro had his first career multi-homer game, Matt Wallner homered amongst his career-high four hits, and the Minnesota Twins held off the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7 on Saturday.
Kevin Kiermaier and Bo Bichette homered in a three-run third, Kevin Gausman won for the first time in more than month and the slumping Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Friday night.
The attorney general and his book are already being sought out by other prosecutors handling police abuse cases.
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020.
Floyd's death under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin not only changed our community but it changed the nation.
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020. Murphy asked Local civil rights attorney and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong if she's seen change and asked what still needs to be done. Murphy also checked in with Floyd's long-time girlfriend Courteney Ross.
On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, Esme Murphy spoke with key players to reflect on what has and has not changed since May 25, 2020. George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, testified and sat through every hearing vowing justice for his family.
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.
If you've never heard of the town of Willernie, you're not alone, even though it's located in the middle of Washington County. But between famous gangsters and a famous amusement park, Willernie has quite the history.
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.
The pandemic changed just about everything in our lives, including traffic. Marie from Little Canada wanted to know, "when is the actual rush hour these days?" Good Question.
Jeff Wagner gets his hands dirty for this one.
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.
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
The remainder of the long Memorial Day weekend looks warm and dry, and the rest of the week is going to be even hotter.
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 looks warm and mostly sunny, and it's going to get hotter this week.
Memorial Day will feature more above-average heat and more sunshine.
Central and southeastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, will be under an air quality alert Sunday through Monday due to high levels of ground-level ozone.
There is something very important happening right now at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
The remainder of the long Memorial Day weekend looks warm and dry, and the rest of the week is going to be even hotter.
Lately the Minnesota National Guard has had trouble recruiting a few good men and women. Major Andrea Kostiuk talks about the guard and why some people may want to reconsider signing up.
Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about his new book, "Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence."
Police say two men were injured and hospitalized after a shooting in Uptown Minneapolis late Saturday night.