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The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says domestic violence was at the root of a deadly Friday night in Plymouth. Police were called to the intersection of Rockford Road and Northwest Boulevard just about 9:15 p.m. for what they thought was a crash.
A woman is in the hospital after shot by police during a standoff at a northern Minnesota church Friday.
An 18-year-old St. Paul man has sentenced for shooting a Good Samaritan in the chest last September.
Authorities say at least one person was injured in a shooting in north Minneapolis Sunday afternoon. The Minneapolis Police Department was called to the area of Emerson and Dupont Avenues at about 4:25 on a report of shots fired.
Police say a man was shot, but wouldn't say the extent of his injuries or what led to the shooting.
Two people, including an innocent bystander, were shot during a fight near downtown Minneapolis early Saturday morning. Minneapolis police say they responded to a report of gunshots inside and outside of Asian Tastes just after 1 a.m. on the 1400 block of Nicollet Avenue South.
A 53-year-old St. Paul man was found guilty Friday of a 2014 armed robbery at a Pawn America, in which he also shot a store employee. The U.S. Attorney's Office says Marvin Spencer was convicted of a count each of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery ...
A 19-year-old man is accused of shooting at a vehicle in New Brighton over a drug deal before a standoff with police that lasted more than three hours last Friday, according to charges filed Monday in Ramsey County Court.
Police say all four suspects wanted in the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy in Beloit are in custody.
A standoff in New Brighton Friday night had a peaceful resolution. Police say they were called to the 600 block of Continental Drive at about 7:15 p.m. after neighbors reported a man shooting at an SUV.
The man who died in an incident Thursday morning has been identified. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says authorities were sent to the 2700 block of Granite Avenue North at about 8 a.m.
Two men in their early 20s have been charged in connection to a Craigslist transaction that turned into a shooting outside of a Shakopee Walmart Tuesday.
An Oakdale resident is dead after an incident with police that also resulted in an officer's injury Thursday morning. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says an officer was shot in the arm during a call at about 8 a.m. on the 2700 block of Granite Avenue North.
Two men in their early 20s are in custody after a Craigslist transaction turned into a shooting Tuesday night outside a Shakopee Walmart. Shakopee Police say one of the suspects met with the victim at the entryway of the Walmart for a cell phone transaction at about 6:30 p.m.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says a suspect has been identified and a warrant issued for the arrest of a man accused of murder in a Columbia Heights shooting on Sunday.
Two men are in custody after a Craigslist transaction turned into a shooting in Shakopee last night. Officers say one of the suspects and the victim met in the entryway of a Walmart on Old Carriage Court at around 6:30 p.m.
A Shakopee Walmart was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday evening after police say they received reports of shots fired.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a body was found in a car covered in bullet holes on a residential street Tuesday afternoon. The car, which is missing both of its license plates, was found near Sheridan and Farwell avenues in north Minneapolis.
Police are investigating after a boy was shot near a high school in north Minneapolis Monday afternoon. According to the Minneapolis Police Department, the shooting happened near Patrick Henry High School at about 3:12 p.m.
Police in Columbia Heights say they're looking for multiple persons of interest following an overnight shooting that left one person dead.
Authorities are looking for a suspect after two of five women riding home in an Uber vehicle from downtown Minneapolis were shot early Sunday morning. The Minneapolis Police Department says the incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. on westbound Interstate 394 at Dunwoody Boulevard.
Help is needed for a retired Golden Valley police officer who has fallen on hard times. Leland Wanglie was shot in the line of duty back in 1972. The incident caused him to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, years before it was recognized as an illness.
A Minneapolis teen pleaded guilty Tuesday to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Eugene Watkins, also 19, made the plea right before his case was set to go to trial.
One of the men charged in connection to the shooting that left five Black Lives Matter protesters injured outside Minneapolis' 4th Precinct last year had his bail reduced on Wednesday.
Police in Albert Lea say a man's death in September was the result of an accidental shooting.
It has been a year of ups and downs for Ashley Berry, the mother of Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr., as she attempts to deal with the loss of her only child. One year after his death, she's focused on the good her son brought to the world.
Dangerous living conditions are leading to demands that a public housing leader in Minneapolis be fired.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Minneapolis city leaders approved a five-month pause on new data center development Thursday, adding the state's largest city to a growing debate over the economic benefits and potential impacts of the rapidly expanding industry.
Back-to-back earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, killing nearly 190 people.
Dangerous living conditions are leading to demands that a public housing leader in Minneapolis be fired.
Minneapolis city leaders approved a five-month pause on new data center development Thursday, adding the state's largest city to a growing debate over the economic benefits and potential impacts of the rapidly expanding industry.
Back-to-back earthquakes rattled Venezuela Wednesday evening, killing nearly 190 people.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
A judge has ordered Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to comply with a mandate in the Minneapolis City Charter that requires a minimum number of police officers for the community, according to a court document filed Thursday.
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
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.
Invasive species like zebra mussels or Eurasian watermilfoil are at a much higher risk of spreading this time of year from used boating equipment.
A man missing from a central Minnesota medical center is safe thanks to a deputy and her quick-moving K-9.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
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.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
On the Lake Harriet shoreline in Minneapolis Saturday evening, dozens of children picked up a fishing rod for the first time.
A judge on Thursday ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or explain why it can't do so.
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer made the remarks at a Faith and Freedom Coalition town hall on Capitol Hill, drawing a sharp response from Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
Republican state Sen. Thomas Pischke of Dell Rapids turned himself in to the Minnehaha County Jail and was released on a promise to appear, facing two felony counts tied to forged signatures on Republican Party nomination forms.
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.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty to assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, is set to be sentenced on federal charges later this summer.
Federal prosecutors say they've charged a Twin Cities man and his son in connection to an alleged income tax scheme.
An Oakdale, Minnesota, man faces criminal charges after authorities say his blood-alcohol count was three times the legal limit when he crashed into multiple Woodbury townhouses this past weekend, triggering a gas leak.
A judge sentenced a man convicted in connection with a federal crackdown involving dozens of members of a major gang in Minneapolis to more than 11 years in prison.
A Twin Cities woman who was facing a felony for assaulting federal agents during a tense operation last summer pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Jenn Glass has been taking a GLP-1 since last November. The 53-year-old mother of three has already lost more than 30 pounds, but she's focused on something beyond the number on the scale.
It's a gruesome problem impacting livestock in southern states and veterinarians worry it could come to Minnesota.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
A Minnesota Timberwolves fan favorite is reportedly heading out the door.
Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense, as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 for a three-game sweep.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel has been recommended for arthroscopic elbow surgery after a recent setback in his injury recovery.
Natasha Howard had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Olivia Miles scored 10 of her 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Lynx rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat the Washington Mystics 78-76.
Duke sophomore guard Isaiah Evans has his NBA landing spot: Minnesota.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
After disputes about ballots and concerns about voting totals, businessman Kendall Qualls won the endorsement.
Minnesota's endorsing conventions are over, and the story of the weekend is the upset of House Speaker Lisa Demuth in the GOP governor's race.
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.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
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.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
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.
Temperatures around the Twin Cities will climb to 80 degrees on Friday and conditions will be warmer on Saturday and Sunday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
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.
Temperatures will reach the 80s across central and southern Minnesota on Friday and during the weekend, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
It stays pleasant for the next few days. Highs near 80 tomorrow and still not humid, WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports.
Our warming trend starts tomorrow as the jet stream lifts far to the north, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
On Thursday, Minneapolis pressed pause on building new data centers. But as Jason Rantala explains, there's one area of the city where it doesn't apply.
Temperatures around the Twin Cities will climb to 80 degrees on Friday and conditions will be warmer on Saturday and Sunday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer.
The year was 1976. The average price of gas was about 67 cents a gallon. In Columbia Heights, a group gathered to bury the past. But as Photojournalist Joe Van Ryn and Conor Wight show, the past came back to life on Thursday.
Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. was found dead at a landfill in Elk River one year ago after he had disappeared from his dad's house in Columbia Heights. His dad is charged in his death. His mother is focused on the good her son brought to the world. Reg Chapman shares how she's helping to keep his memory alive.
Residents of a community in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis say hundreds of homes in the area are uninhabitable. Now, they're demanding the head of public housing lose his job. Our Jeff Wagner shows the property and the desperate call for action.