Workers Stage Rally At Amazon Warehouse In Shakopee
Amazon's fulfillment center in Shakopee employs more than 1,500 workers. The online retail giant estimates that about 30 percent of the workers there are East African.
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Amazon's fulfillment center in Shakopee employs more than 1,500 workers. The online retail giant estimates that about 30 percent of the workers there are East African.
Whether her students are having trouble pronouncing their "r"s or making "th" sounds, Rebecca Fobes helps them sound it out until they get it right.
A federal count of bribery has been added to charges against a former Minnesota superintendent accused of embezzling public funds.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is now investigating two Twin Cities officer-involved shootings in the last 24 hours. The most recent happened just after 11 p.m. Friday in Shakopee. Officers responded to a fire alarm call on the 800 block of Apgar Street. As they approached the house, police say they were met by a man holding a handgun.
A high school mascot comes in many forms. This week, we've found your choice for the best in the state.
WCCO's Bill Hudson tells us the story of the pioneering spirit behind Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee.
The Shakopee Police Department tweeted the amusement park was evacuated due to a high number of individuals involved in altercations, making it difficult for officers to fully contain the situation.
A 64-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was riding was struck from behind by a car last month in Scott County.
A Twin Cities police officer suffered life-threatening injuries over the weekend following a motorcycle crash involving alcohol.
Gary Anger died Sunday morning after a 10-month battle with cancer.
The Shakopee Police Department said the stolen vehicle was recovered in Jackson County on Sunday, and a suspect has been arrested following the incident.
Shakopee police say a woman is dead in what appears to be an act of domestic violence Sunday afternoon.
One of Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial candidates is expected to receive a cushy boost from a Minnesota businessman.
Authorities say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a truck Tuesday afternoon in the southwest Twin Cities metro.
MnDOT closed a section of Highway 41 between Highway 169 near Shakopee and Chaska Boulevard.
A former Shakopee superintendent, who stepped down after he was accused of using district money to make personal purchases, now faces new charges.
Authorities are investigating an explosion Friday morning at an industrial glass manufacturer in the south metro.
Minnesota's newest Teacher of the Year hopes to change the image of at-risk teenagers.
Some of the top teachers in the state are being recognized by their peers this weekend.
It says a diverse range of job opportunities are available in all areas of the park.
The statue is of Chief Sakpe, who was the leader of a Mdewakanton Dakota village in the mid-1800s.
What might be considered the future of the recycling industry has found a new home here in the Twin Cities.
Shakopee's former superintendent appeared in court in connection with charges of alleged personal use of a district credit card.
Police say the former superintendent of Shakopee Public Schools was arrested Tuesday for using his district-issued credit card to buy more than $73,000 worth of personal items.
Prosecutors say a Mankato police officer will not face charges for fatally shooting a Shakopee teacher last year.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
A man died from injuries suffered when a large firework exploded in his hand over the Fourth of July weekend in the Twin Cities.
A woman is dead after being pulled from a lake near Bemidji, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
A man died from injuries suffered when a large firework exploded in his hand over the Fourth of July weekend in the Twin Cities.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
A driver parked her car and opened her door to leave it, hitting the bicyclist, police said. He suffered a head injury and was taken to Regions Hospital, where he was removed from life support on Friday.
The fight for school funding continues for families in Minnesota's largest school district.
A woman is dead after being pulled from a lake near Bemidji, Minnesota, on Monday, authorities said.
Two people were injured after a suspected tornado ripped through the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, area Monday evening, authorities say.
A man drowned during a boating excursion on a northern Minnesota lake Friday evening, authorities said.
After 115 years, a small-town meat market in Minnesota is calling it quits.
The Minnesota attorney general said he is suing two Mankato residents after they allegedly put rat poison outside their home in an effort to stop dogs from urinating on their lawn.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has transferred $1 million from his former congressional account to a super PAC supporting Michael Alfonso, his 26-year-old son-in-law, who is running for Duffy's old Wisconsin seat in an Aug. 11 primary.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Three children died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday, Lake Geneva police said.
Seven people are without a permanent home and multiple pets are dead after a fire in Ashland, Wisconsin, on Friday morning, according to the city's fire department.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Six months into the program, the state is calling it a success.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that guardianship records sought by the Wisconsin Voter Alliance to identify ineligible voters are not public records under state law.
As the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's summit in Turkey begins Tuesday, President Trump will continue to push NATO countries to spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defense.
A 43-year-old woman accused of leaving threatening voicemails for Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has pleaded guilty to threats of violence, according to court documents filed on Monday.
For many Minnesotans, the road to the Fourth of July starts with a short drive across the St. Croix River to Wisconsin to stock up on fireworks. The kinds of pyrotechnics that can be legally ignited in Minnesota might be surprising.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A Minnesota woman running for U.S. Senate has been sentenced for an incident in which she threw a live tarantula onto a staircase leading to her then-tenant's living space in 2024.
A 43-year-old woman accused of leaving threatening voicemails for Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has pleaded guilty to threats of violence, according to court documents filed on Monday.
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old boy and three men were injured in a shooting on the city's northeast side early Monday.
Police are investigating after a man was arrested and another was injured in a shooting in Oakdale, Minnesota, on Thursday, according to officials.
Neighbors along a three-block stretch in St Louis Park, Minnesota, say vandals smashed car windows early Sunday morning along Quentin Avenue.
More than 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved for the state's paid family and medical leave program, which launched at the beginning of the year.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
Dozens of Twin Cities hospice workers are walking the picket line Monday in a one-day strike after nearly a year of negotiations for an inaugural union contract.
As Mayor Jacob Frey pledges a crackdown at open-air drug markets in Minneapolis, WCCO found brutal honesty about the situation from people who say they actively participate in the illicit trade.
Noah Walden says he didn't notice anything unusual while eating. About three days later, he began experiencing stomach pain that continued to worsen over the next several days.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
We have an action-packed weekend, with lots of celebrations in store across the state for the Fourth of July.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend will be pushed back to mid-October in 2027 after several years of hot temperatures and unfavorable conditions for runners.
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Burke added 16 points off the bench, including two 3-pointers in the final three minutes for the Sun.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
After the Twins sent him down, Wallner's batting average bottomed out in late May. In June, it gradually rose with a bunch of big hits along the way.
In the U.S., 72% of golfers are men and 28% are women, according to the National Golf Foundation. But women are now driving 60% of the growth in the industry. A Minnesota golfer who started a women's league is among those leading the charge.
Mike Lindell, who leads the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary at 27%, is proposing conditional non-resident visas for undocumented immigrants with no criminal record — a position that differs from the Trump administration's approach.
Mike Lindell says he called President Trump before entering the Minnesota governor's race and asked for an endorsement, but Trump has not given one — though he said in December that Lindell deserves to be governor.
One of the most-watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig in the race for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate.
With six weeks before the primary, the stakes are building in the U.S. Senate contest contest between two of Minnesota's brightest DFL stars: Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab a blue seat and watch a game.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Skip the latest fad diet. The best way to manage your weight might already be sitting on your plate.
There's no doubt your air conditioning unit is working overtime this week as oppressive heat blankets Minnesota.
In every corner of the metro, and across Minnesota, you'll find construction crews ripping up roads and rebuilding bridges. WCCO looks into whether the piles of rubble they create can get a second life.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
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.
Tuesday will top out in the upper 80s with a heat index in the low 90s.
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.
The best chance for strong to severe storms in the Twin Cities arrives Tuesday night, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Two people were injured after a suspected tornado ripped through the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, area Monday evening, authorities say.
Highs will be in the upper 80s, and it will be humid.
Tuesday will top out in the upper 80s with a heat index in the low 90s.
A cyclist died days after he was struck by an open car door in St. Paul, according to police.
Six months into the program, the state is calling it a success.
The officer scooped up the baby deer after it found itself in a pit it couldn't escape.
Kevin Vogel, with Safari North, shares a preview of what you can see at the zoo there, including a visit from a baby kangaroo.