Man arrested after pointing gun at group for being "too loud," police say
A man is in custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a group of people in Prior Lake, Minnesota, late Friday night because he claimed they were being too loud.
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A man is in custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a group of people in Prior Lake, Minnesota, late Friday night because he claimed they were being too loud.
Joe Norgaard, 44, was surveying a rural stretch of a road in New Market Township earlier this month when a 58-year-old motorist fatally hit him.
A 44-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle in New Market Township, Minnesota, on Monday morning.
A man is dead after his ATV was struck by a car in New Market Township, Minnesota.
No one is injured after a house in rural Scott County caught fire Saturday afternoon.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office says a Freightliner was traveling northbound on Highway 169 when it hit multiple vehicles that were stopped for a red light from behind.
A 72-year-old man is being charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly hitting and killing a child bicyclist on the evening of July 1.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office received a report of a body that was found upstream from The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park in Shakopee at 10:59 a.m.
One person died and another was hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash in Belle Plaine Township Tuesday morning.
A 44-year-old man was found dead inside of the Scott County Jail early Tuesday morning.
Deputies recovered a body in the water at a Prior Lake marina Monday morning.
Authorities in Scott County say no one was hurt after a house fire early Saturday morning.
Authorities have not determined if drugs or alcohol were factors in the incident. The Scott County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office says two people are dead and a child is seriously injured after a crash between a passenger car and freight truck Wednesday morning.
Pete and Renae Shutrop of Helena Township say they felt compelled to show their support for the men and women guarding the community in southern Minnesota.
The pilot of a single-engine plane was not hurt after his aircraft became tangled in power lines Saturday afternoon south of Shakopee.
On Friday, the suspect -- who has yet to be identified by name -- came forward and identified themselves as the person who shot Kirby.
The Scott County Sheriff's office is looking for the person who shot and killed a beloved German Shepherd.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office in Eden Prairie arrested 26-year-old Austin Jeffrey Jones on Wednesday where he was booked on probable cause for first degree criminal sexual conduct.
Three people were injured in a fire late Friday afternoon near New Prague.
A 20-year-old Burnsville man has been arrested in Las Vegas, three weeks after a crash that killed a teenager in Minnesota.
The Scott County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in Elko New Market after treats that could be deadly to dogs were found in the area.
Authorities have identified a father and son from Jordan who died when they were electrocuted Sunday in an apparent farming accident.
A motorcyclist was arrested Sunday after hitting and killing a 24-year-old woman in Elko New Market, according to police.
One woman is dead and another is hospitalized after a single-car crash on a Renaissance Festival service road Saturday morning.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, said a man was hurt in an attempted robbery late Friday night.
Dock 6 Pottery in St. Anthony, Minnesota, continues to evolve since it first opened in 1995. It's a classroom, an art gallery and a fun spot to try your hand at something new.
Police said a man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in downtown Minneapolis.
A passing clipper system will reinforce the cold and even bring some snow chances for southern Minnesota on Saturday morning.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, said a man was hurt in an attempted robbery late Friday night.
Dock 6 Pottery in St. Anthony, Minnesota, continues to evolve since it first opened in 1995. It's a classroom, an art gallery and a fun spot to try your hand at something new.
Police said a man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in downtown Minneapolis.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
A Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to starting a major northland wildfire this spring.
The cool weather should help hunters, and deer numbers are high in most parts of the state.
The College of Saint Benedict has announced that it will introduce its first-ever women's flag football team this spring.
Sometimes signs aren't enough to keep trespassers away. For Julie and Del Spronk, it took dozens of calls to police and then the court system to get involved.
Some Minnesotans caught a glimpse of the northern lights Wednesday, and despite some cloud cover, there could be a chance to see them again Thursday night.
At 108, he was the oldest living Merchant Marine in the world.
A woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in western Wisconsin last week.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Some people were treated to an astral spectacle late Wednesday night, as a "fireball meteor" flashed across the night sky in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' sweeping plan for overhauling the state's aging prison system is moving forward with bipartisan support despite complaints from Republican lawmakers that their concerns were not being addressed.
When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.
Activists joined the families of Mariah Samuels and Allison Lussier in front of the Hennepin County Government Center Thursday afternoon. They say Minneapolis police and others didn't do enough to keep their loved ones safe.
A Lakeville family has turned their driveway into a small, free food pantry. It's a place where anyone can stop by and grab fresh produce and staples with no questions asked.
At Lock and Dam Eatery, the restaurant will soon be serving a different kind of meal, meant to ease the burden of hunger.
"We're keeping it alive. We're speaking it with each other, and we're encouraging more families to come together," said Dakota language teacher Nichole Subola.
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on, so does uncertainty over food assistance programs, plus more of the day's top stories.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says that it is preparing to issue full SNAP benefits for November this coming weekend, in the wake of a Friday court ruling.
A Minnesota state senator who was accused of driving while intoxicated earlier this summer pleaded guilty Friday.
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
When Charley Smith took a hard fall last year, robbing him of his ability to walk unassisted, his wife Kathy Smith made it a priority to make their Elk River, Minnesota, home safer.
Should you take benefits early at 62, wait for full retirement, or hold off until 70 to maximize the payout? That's the question wealth advisor Brian Muller hears every day. He's the founder of Momentous Wealth Advisors.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Minnesota was one of 25 states that sued the Trump administration in the fight for food assistance, as more than 440,000 residents rely on the program.
Minnesota manufactured home park residents and lawmakers are speaking out against what they say are skyrocketing rents and unsafe living conditions.
Julie Myhre-Schnell, the ex-wife of Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kill their vulnerable adult son.
Police in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, said a man was hurt in an attempted robbery late Friday night.
Police said a man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday night in downtown Minneapolis.
As hunters head into the wilderness for the start of firearm deer season this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety is asking for an extra set of eyes as they work to solve missing persons cases.
Police said no one has been arrested and the shooting is under investigation.
M Health Fairview says over 100,000 patients with commercial plans from UnitedHealthcare may find themselves out of network come Jan. 1, 2026.
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says that it is preparing to issue full SNAP benefits for November this coming weekend, in the wake of a Friday court ruling.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
Minnesota's health insurance marketplace, known as MNsure, is now open for 2026 enrollment, officials said on Monday.
While some in the Trump administration say food benefits could restart as soon as this Wednesday, the uncertainty is stressful for Minnesotans who rely on them and food shelves in the state.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
A seasonal celebration beginning in Minneapolis later this month aims to turn the town into "America's Winter City," organizers said.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Morgan Wallen, the country music megastar who in 2021 was caught on video using a racial slur, will open his next tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Friday night.
The College of Saint Benedict has announced that it will introduce its first-ever women's flag football team this spring.
Former Hill-Murray running back Sawyer Seidl is a redshirt sophomore at North Dakota. As the season has gone on, he's become the team's lead back and has not looked back.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3.
McCarthy's intense gameday demeanor has been celebrated in Vikings postgame locker room videos and mocked on social media
There was no outside polling during the election. So when state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, for many, it was a shock.
Local election results are also making headlines, from an upset in St. Paul to another term for the Minneapolis mayor.
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing sticker shock as the enrollment period for health insurance on the state marketplace opened Nov 1.
Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers will expand paid family leave to nearly every employee.
Currently, 24% of Minnesotans have access to paid family and medical leave. On Jan. 1, a new Minnesota law mandates that employers provide paid family leave to nearly every employee. This would include full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.
Fall harvest means barns across the Midwest are a busy place — but for a central Minnesota woman, they aren't just farm buildings, they're works of art.
At one time, country schools were common in Minnesota. Over the decades, many were torn down as bigger schools were built — not in Otter Tail County.
Ramsey Park is so large some people call it "The Little Yellowstone of Minnesota." And it was actually a state park at one point. But in 1957, Redwood Falls acquired the land for $1 and then made a few changes.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to one of the last limestone kilns in the state.
Earlier this month, many students went back to school after summer vacation, but in the town of McGregor, Minnesota it's always the first day of school.
One of the earliest surprises in parenthood can be learning the sex of your baby. There are tests to determine gender, but can your belly reveal the sex of your baby?
It's a holiday enjoyed by many, but understood by few.
Anyone who has taken a walk lately may have noticed people wearing weighted vests.
Fall is known for its hues, but this season isn't typical; seeing marigolds and petunias is peculiar.
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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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
A passing clipper system will reinforce the cold and even bring some snow chances for southern Minnesota on Saturday morning, says NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso.
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 passing clipper system will reinforce the cold and even bring some snow chances for southern Minnesota on Saturday morning.
It's one of the most well-known shipwrecks in American history. This Monday marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, but the legend of the lost freighter lives on.
A clipper system will bring the first snowflakes of the season to the upper Midwest, though it’ll likely miss the metro area.
Actor, dancer and author Alyson Stoner visits WCCO to discuss their new memoir, "Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything," ahead of their appearance this weekend at Twin Cities Con.
There's a Labubu pop-up at Mall of America, pumpkin smashing in Richfield, a bluegrass festival in Plymouth and a one-stop shop for unique holiday gifts at the Minneapolis Convention Center!
From handmade jewelry to cocktail mixes, there's an upcoming festival with vendors of all kinds in Shakopee, Minnesota.
While many Minnesotans are enjoying the deer opener, others have a different kind of event they're looking forward to on Saturday in Waconia.
Dock 6 Pottery in St. Anthony, Minnesota, continues to evolve since it first opened in 1995. It's a classroom, an art gallery and a fun spot to try your hand at something new.