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The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has a new tracking system designed to ensure accountability in sexual assault cases. The agency is rolling out a new tracking kit for survivors of sexual assault.
The Minnesota BCA has a new tracking system, designed to ensure accountability in sexual assault cases.
Advocates and state leaders are celebrating a new law named for a Minnesota rape survivor. It's designed to improve how law enforcement responds to cases of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Minnesota said that 26-year-old Devon Johnson, of Hibbing, was sentenced Monday to 66 months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release.
A Proctor High School football player has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teammate last September.
"I am deeply saddened that this happened, now as Supreme Court appears to be taking away the rights of women," the artist who designed the memorial wrote. "Why is this person so afraid of art? We are not afraid and we will repair."
St. Paul police say authorities have taken a 19-year-old into custody in connection with the sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl at a bus stop that happened nearly six years ago. The suspect would have been 13 at the time.
Police in Burnsville say officers used less-lethal weapons on a sexual assault suspect who "was not complying with officers" early Sunday.
An OB-GYN doctor is speaking out for the first time after she reported an allegation of sexual assault by one of her male colleagues and was later fired.
A criminal complaint filed last month accuses 73-year-old Russell James Bankey of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl with whom he had a "significant relationship."
The victim knows Collier, the charges state, and told authorities he was in her room overnight, as he stays there frequently. She says around 4 a.m. she awoke to find that she was being assaulted by Collier.
A high school football coach in Polk County has been charged with sexually assaulting a student last year in the school's weight room.
An Albert Lea High School counselor and girls basketball coach has been charged with sexually assaulting a female student.
A Proctor High School student has been charged for an alleged sexual assault of a football teammate last fall.
A 61-year-old Duluth man has been arrested and charged with several criminal sexual conduct counts after victim-survivors came forward, according to authorities in St. Louis County.
The Minnesota Department of Human Right filed to join a lawsuit Tuesday against a McDonald's franchisee for allegedly fostering a culture of sexual harassment that led to a manager sexually assaulting a minor employee.
More than 100 students at Washburn High School walked out of class Friday to protest how the school is handling reports of a sexual assault.
On Tuesday, Canny was sentenced to remain on probation for five years, but will not have to serve any additional prison time.
The group marched around the block of the school campus chanting and holding signs. Many students shared personal stories about sexual assault and abuse during their time within the district.
Highland Park students plan to hold a walkout against sexual assault culture within the St. Paul Public School District.
A Rosemount man has been charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly luring a 15-year-old girl on social media and then sexually assaulting her.
A 33-year-old Wright County man has been charged with six felony counts for allegedly sexually abusing a child who was, at the time, 18 months old.
The original case was dismissed a year ago because the woman accusing Carr Hagermann had COVID-19 concerns and was unable to travel to Minnesota to testify.
On Wednesday, a new law expanding the definition of "mentally incapacitated" takes effect, making it easier to prosecute sexual assault cases when a victim is intoxicated by his or her own choosing.
A Minneapolis man was found guilty Monday of multiple charges stemming from a 2019 sexual assault.
Campus safety hoped they would see crime dip during the three-weekend trial, specifically drive-by shootings and drag racing.
Crews responded to a fire on the 3200 block of Thomas Avenue North. Crews saw smoke visibly emerging from the home, and found a resident attempting to put out a now-smoldering fire.
A coalition of churches and community groups are working together, bringing community together to celebrate a new way of thinking.
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
Billed as a park of "water, islands and horizons," Voyageurs covers 218,055 acres -- 84,000 of which is water. There are more than 500 islands and four large lakes.
The driver, who was in a Toyota Camry, collided with a payloader parked on the side of the road. Authorities say that it had been marked with a traffic cone, and the speed limit in the area is 30 mph.
The circle was organized by Minneapolis locals. They're hoping to see city leaders take-up a People's Climate and Equity Plan.
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Friday.
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Officers say alcohol was a major factor in a fatal crash late Friday night on Highway 21.
It will be a tad muggy, but otherwise seasonable and pleasant all weekend long.
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
"He started to think about the accident that killed his father. Those thoughts led to him going to the home of Tanna Togstad," the complaint says.
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
Police in Hopkins say a man made "vague comments" about Jewish people when he approached a patron at Oak Ridge Country Club before smashing his own car with the patron's golf club.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
A Blaine man is in serious trouble with the law after he allegedly shot at a trio of motorcyclists and rammed a sheriff's deputy's squad car during an ensuing police chase.
Minnesota State Patrol say a Chevrolet truck was traveling south on I-35, near Viking Boulevard early this afternoon when it hit a guardrail and rolled into the left median.
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Trader Joe's in downtown Minneapolis voted to unionize Friday, becoming the second store in the country to do so.
Minnesota saw a 21.6% increase in violent crime in 2021 according to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's 2021 uniform crime report.
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
The pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation is being sued by the Attorney General's office.
Kristin Vaillancourt is a third-generation teacher working with elementary-aged special education students in the St. Louis Public School District. She has an Amazon wish list, along with nearly 400 other Minnesota teachers.
The search is over for a man who police say broke into a northeast Minneapolis home and killed a man.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be closing parts of southbound Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue between Lake Street and Highway 62 beginning Sunday at 11 p.m.
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Bond was set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, 52, who allegedly stabbed five and killed one person on the Apple River last month.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced he is prepared to immediately extradite suspects arrested in connection to a shooting at the Mall of America last week.
Inflation has impacted prices across the board this summer, and food shelves have definitely felt it.
Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad was sworn in Friday as the newest member of the U.S. House, giving the GOP one more seat, which means Democrats can't afford to lose more than four votes on close issues like their flagship climate change and health care bill.
Minnesota regulators have blocked the state's natural gas providers from passing along $60 million in costs they incurred responding to a 2021 storm to ratepayers.
Longtime Iron Range State Sen. David Tomassoni has died at the age of 69 following a battle with ALS.
Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
The suspect was arrested this afternoon by Wisconsin State Patrol after fleeing Minneapolis police earlier this morning.
The 75-year-old author was stabbed in the neck and in the abdomen, officials said during a Friday evening press conference.
A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
The Next Weather Tower is shining green, with rain falling Friday morning.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
By law, Minnesota has a goal of every home or business reaching at least that benchmark -- speeds of 25 megabits per second for downloads and 3 megabits per second for uploads (25 Mbps/3 Mbps) -- by the end of 2022.
According to state officials, fires have killed 27 people so far in 2022 -- a 42-percent increase compared to this same time last year.
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
The Justice Department asked a judge to unseal the search warrant and inventory, but Trump lawyers are considering releasing material prior to a ruling.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
The matchup between incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and Republican Dr. Scott Jensen officially kicked off this week, after both candidates easily won their respective primaries without competitive challengers.
This week, the MPCA used new drones with thermal cameras in Rochester to better understand how higher temperatures affect some of the city's most densely-populated areas.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is offering a sign-on bonus of $10,000 to recruit new corrections officers for facilities in Stillwater, Rush City and Oak Park Heights.
One week after a gunman fired multiple shots inside a Mall of America store, police say the man they believe pulled the trigger and his accomplice are now in custody.
A judge scheduled a hearing for Monday on the "status of plea negotiations" for the two remaining officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd, with the hearing coming after the judge's window for accepting any deal appears to have closed.
Former Miss America Cara Mund said Wednesday that her concern about the erosion of abortion rights prompted her independent bid for the U.S. House in her home state of North Dakota.
A Brooklyn Center man - accused of killing a woman in a Minneapolis parking garage by shooting her in the back of the head - has pleaded guilty.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
While the Perseid meteor shower be tougher to see this year compared to recent years, it's still worth checking out. Here's what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
The Mall of America has welcomed 1.3 billion people since it opened on Aug. 11, 1992.
Authorities say a motorcyclist who died in a crash Wednesday evening wasn't discovered until hours later when a worker came to repair a guardrail damaged in the crash.
Police say a bullet narrowly missed a fast food employee when people in two vehicles were exchanging gunfire in south Minneapolis Wednesday night.
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
The Minneapolis Police Department is planning to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities.
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Officers found one of the wounded men at the scene, while the other victim had already been driven to an area hospital.
E. coli can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
Police say an argument led to a woman being shot Wednesday evening on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
This is the first try at politics for St. Paul school teacher May Lor Xiong, who said the riots following George Floyd's murder were an inflection point in her decision to run.
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
Campus safety hoped they would see crime dip during the three-weekend trial, specifically drive-by shootings and drag racing.
Crews responded to a fire on the 3200 block of Thomas Avenue North. Crews saw smoke visibly emerging from the home, and found a resident attempting to put out a now-smoldering fire.
The driver, who was in a Toyota Camry, collided with a payloader parked on the side of the road. Authorities say that it had been marked with a traffic cone, and the speed limit in the area is 30 mph.
The circle was organized by Minneapolis locals. They're hoping to see city leaders take-up a People's Climate and Equity Plan.
A coalition of churches and community groups are working together, bringing community together to celebrate a new way of thinking.
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
Billed as a park of "water, islands and horizons," Voyageurs covers 218,055 acres -- 84,000 of which is water. There are more than 500 islands and four large lakes.
Officers say alcohol was a major factor in a fatal crash late Friday night on Highway 21.
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
Minnesota State Patrol say a Chevrolet truck was traveling south on I-35, near Viking Boulevard early this afternoon when it hit a guardrail and rolled into the left median.
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Bond was set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, 52, who allegedly stabbed five and killed one person on the Apple River last month.
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
Leigh Finke is poised to make history as the first openly transgender state legislator.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Campus safety hoped they would see crime dip during the three-weekend trial, specifically drive-by shootings and drag racing.
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Officers say alcohol was a major factor in a fatal crash late Friday night on Highway 21.
The author will likely lose an eye, and the nerves in his arm were "severed" and his liver was "stabbed and damaged," his agent said.
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
A month after "Grease" opened in 1978, Olivia Newton-John chartered a jet at her own expense to be the grand marshal in the centennial parade in tiny Olivia.
Newton-John burst onto the Hollywood scene with her role as Sandy opposite John Travolta's Danny in the 1978 blockbuster, "Grease."
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Gio Urshela had his 11th home run of the season among his three hits, Tyler Mahle pitched three-hit ball over six innings and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 Friday night.
The Seattle Storm secured the No. 4 seed in the WNBA playoffs with a 96-69 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night, spoiling Sylvia Fowles' final regular-season home game.
Addison Symonds, a defender for the Minnesota Aurora, won the Goal of the Year for the 2022 inaugural USL W League season.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will miss Sunday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Friday.
Clarity about the end of her exceptional WNBA career came for Sylvia Fowles last year through a feeling of resistance familiar to everyone from elite athletes to average fans.
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
Architecture is celebrated on this tour, especially houses doctors once lived in. Some of the tour spots even housed such famed figures as Lou Gehrig and Ernest Hemingway, who was often seen reading his own books.
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
WCCO's Katie Steiner says that temperatures are going to head up over the next few days.
WCCO's Katie Steiner says we should see more sunshine tomorrow than we got today. It will be less sticky out there tomorrow as well.
WCCO's Katie Steiner says that temperatures are expected to rise going into next week.
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
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.
WCCO's Katie Steiner says that temperatures are going to head up over the next few days.
Barricades went up on two blocks in the heart of Dinkytown. That created pedestrian-only areas. Campus safety hoped they would see crime dip during the three-week trial.
Erin Hassanzadeh shares the latest headlines and updates.
WCCO's Katie Steiner says we should see more sunshine tomorrow than we got today. It will be less sticky out there tomorrow as well.
Erin Hassanzadeh had the honor of being a judge in the competition.