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A northern Iowa police officer was fatally shot Wednesday night, prompting a manhunt that ended with an arrest in Minnesota. The suspect is charged with murder.
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A northern Iowa police officer was fatally shot Wednesday night, prompting a manhunt that ended with an arrest in Minnesota. The suspect is charged with murder.
An Iowa teenager says he feared for his life when he fatally shot two fellow students at an alternative educational program for at-risk youth.
Additional video recordings of last month's ambush of police in Fargo, North Dakota, show how the gunman seemed to target the officers.
Law enforcement officials on Thursday released video footage related to the shooting ambush last month in Fargo that left one police officer dead and two others and a bystander wounded. It's an attack authorities say could have been much bigger.
A Fargo police officer wounded last month by a shooter who killed another officer is expected to leave the hospital.
Authorities say police fatally shot a man in eastern Wisconsin after he apparently displayed a weapon while they tried to arrest him.
The gunman who last month killed a Fargo police officer and wounded two others and a civilian admitted to owning about 10 guns and 6,000 rounds of ammunition in a 2022 police interview following a kitchen fire at his home.
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to back-to-back life sentences for fatally shooting his girlfriend and her friend.
The man was heavily armed with multiple guns and 1,800 rounds of ammunition in his car, officials said.
Details are emerging about a North Dakota shooting that killed a police officer and wounded others after a fender bender.
North Dakota's attorney general is planning to hold a news conference to discuss a Fargo police officer's use of deadly force against a gunman who opened fire on other officers, killing one and injuring two.
Wallin was only 23 when he died, but he packed a lot into his too-brief life. He was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with the Minnesota National Guard. His commander and friend, Capt. Will Hermanson, called it a devastating loss.
Many questions remain about what led a gunman in Fargo, North Dakota, to open fire on police as they were responding to a traffic crash.
Police say they were notified that a 19-year-old man arrived at Unity Hospital in Fridley, shortly before 2 a.m. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Frances Davis said her son was a blessing and a believer in peace, and said he should still be alive today. Someone shot and killed 14-year-old Alan Davis in north Minneapolis on Monday night.
An Iowa state panel has ruled that footage from the body cameras worn by Des Moines police officers when they shot and killed a 16-year-old boy will not be made public.
Investigators have released documents suggesting the man who killed two police officers in a roadside shootout in northwestern Wisconsin last month was struggling with a divorce.
A prosecutor has cleared of wrongdoing almost a dozen Wisconsin law enforcement officers who opened fire on an armed man after a standoff in January.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured near the intersection of East Lake Street and Stevens Avenue Friday morning.
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
Residents are demanding solutions after a hail of bullets sent six teenagers to the hospital, and shattered the windows of vans in a Girl Scout parking lot in Brooklyn Center Sunday night.
Minneapolis police are investigating two shootings that left two people dead and one critical. Police are trying to determine if the shootings are related.
The incident happened at around 2:15 a.m. along the 300 block of Cedar Avenue South.
There's a new leader at the Department of Public Safety for the state of Minnesota. Bob Jacobson is the 15th Commissioner, appointed by Governor Tim Walz.
Thomas James was injured while helping subdue a man who shot and killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
A southern Minnesota man faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
The Twin Cities were historically hot on Sunday, and another record could fall on Monday.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
One person is dead and six others are hurt after a crash involving a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis Sunday night.
The Foo Fighters will visit Minneapolis on their next tour, the first stop in Minnesota since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
A 68-year-old man is in custody after a stabbing Sunday morning at the Minneapolis Farmers Market.
The best-of-three Wild Card playoff series starts Tuesday at Target Field, with the Twins taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. All three games will be in Minneapolis since the Twins clinched the AL Central division.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
After more than a week of searching, an 81-year-old woman is still missing in southern Minnesota, but the dog who disappeared with her has been found alive.
After a dry start to the month, September is ending much wetter and warmer than usual for many Minnesotans.
The San Francisco native was first elected to the city's board of supervisors in 1969. She became mayor and then won election for a Senate seat in 1992. Five additional terms followed.
A dairy farm is suing the historic Hastings Creamery for allegedly failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk.
Former Justice David Prosser called a lawsuit alleging violations of the state open meetings law "frivolous," saying those looking into impeachment met once but are operating independently and not as a governmental body subject to the law.
A Wisconsin creamery must pay $250,000 for allegedly violating its wastewater discharge permit and polluting a nearby creek, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Minneapolis ranks second on the list from Neighbor.com, which based the rankings on factors such as charitable donations, volunteer work, and crime.
Republicans who control the state Senate's sporting heritage committee have voted against confirming four of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' appointees to the Department of Natural Resources policy board.
A milling company has agreed to plead guilty to falsifying records at a Wisconsin plant that exploded six years ago, killing five workers.
A Mother's Love has a new employment and economic development program. It includes bringing employers to the northside to offer opportunities that will help transform lives and families, and get them prepared to handle changes within their community.
A St. Paul man has spent 30 months recovering from a medical emergency that nearly killed him. Each tough day of that fight has been motivated by one goal: To get to today.
A 4-year-old Twin Cities boy battling leukemia is about to get his day in the sun.
The mental health therapists started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation to make them feel less alone.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
If you have design ideas for the next Minnesota state flag and seal, public submissions are now open.
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Donald Trump was back in Iowa to resume a fall push in the state that kicks off the Republican nomination calendar.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
The country music star earlier this week announced his "One Night at a Time" tour would make a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 20. But on Friday it was announced that there would be a second option, on Friday, June 21.
"This is one of the last big major pieces to kind of re-weave the fabric of the city back together," Bob Pfefferle, Managing Director of Hines said.
A panel at the Mall of America on Thursday focused on cracking down on organized retail theft. Police, prosecutors and retailers discussed a new law that they hope will cut down on the growing problem.
A Minnesota-based company is taking drastic steps to keep employees away from danger.
A new program could get you up and running to charge your electric vehicle for a low cost.
A southern Minnesota man faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
A 47-year-old central Minnesota woman has pleaded guilty to a crash that killed 29-year-old Abigail Anderson in 2021.
A volleyball coach at a high school in St. Paul faces charges accusing him of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
A 68-year-old man is in custody after a stabbing Sunday morning at the Minneapolis Farmers Market.
Two men were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn Park Sunday morning, police said.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
For the first time, vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses - COVID, RSV and the flu - are available this fall. But the latest COVID shot, which was approved just two weeks ago, is still rolling out.
Officials cited persistent pandemic problems impacting health care, like prolonged hospital stays and workforce shortages, as contributing factors to the uptick in "adverse health events," or avoidable mistakes that can lead to patients getting hurt or killed.
The Foo Fighters will visit Minneapolis on their next tour, the first stop in Minnesota since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
State restrictions on books that can be made available to Iowa students have prompted some Des Moines area school districts to post disclaimers on Little Free Libraries.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Two Minnesota Lynx players have been named to the WNBA's All-Rookie Team.
With homefield advantage secured for their first-round playoff matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Minnesota Twins have a chance to snap one of the saddest streaks in pro sports.
"I still believe in the talent and the coaching staff that they have, and I truly feel like we'll win the division again and take it from there," Rufus Bess said.
Brenton Doyle scored from second base on a wild pitch in the 11th inning by outfielder-turned-pitcher Jordan Luplow and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win over the playoff-bound Minnesota Twins on Sunday in the regular-season finale.
The best-of-three Wild Card playoff series starts Tuesday at Target Field, with the Twins taking on the Toronto Blue Jays. All three games will be in Minneapolis since the Twins clinched the AL Central division.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024.
Adding to former President Donald Trump's legal problems is a debate over a Civil War-era clause in the U.S. Constitution that bars anyone who supported an insurrection from holding office.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Former State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson, a Republican, is among those supporting the lawsuit.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Democratic consultant and attorney Abou Amara, Republican consultant Preya Samsundar, and Republican analyst Amy Koch speak on the issue.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy digs into the lawsuit that could knock Trump off the ballot for Minnesota's Super Tuesday primary on March 5, 2024. Hamline University and University of Minnesota Constitutional Law Professor David Schultz thinks it will be hard to disqualify Trump.
It's not very often you come across a '50s diner in the middle of farm country. But you'll find exactly that at Kramer Farms in Dodge County.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
The average chainsaw artist lasts about three to five years in the business because it can be a grueling and dangerous occupation. But an Avon man has created intricate sculptures for 37 years, and counting.
Years ago, David Nigg found himself at a farm auction in Dyersville, Iowa, and he returned home with a little John Deere tractor. From there, things just started rolling.
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
How do algae blooms form? And how might we be part of the cause? Good Question.
Many of us will go to a corn maze this fall. In fact, WCCO's morning team already spent time at one at the Sever's Fall Festival in Shakopee. It had them wondering, how do they even make corn mazes? Good Question.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
As week two of the NFL season wraps up, the Minnesota Vikings are already at a make-or-break point.
Doctors hope a new vaccine can keep the worst of the virus at bay. But as cases rise, you might find yourself reaching in your medicine cabinet again for an old, at-home test.
Get a feel for 2023 Vikings training camp.
The Minnesota State Fair announced its new offerings for the 2023 edition.
Between 12,000 and 16,000 black bears live in Minnesota, the Minnesota DNR says. For the past 20 years, the population has been growing and expanding further south and west. That means a lot of close encounters for Minnesotans.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Twin Cities were historically hot on Sunday, and another record could fall on Monday.
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 meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday will see the heat lingering, but by next weekend we're looking at overnight lows close to freezing.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the weather recap of September 2023.
WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames says Tuesday will still be in the pool of warm air, resulting in temperatures in the lower 80s.
Southern Minnesota man Adam Fravel faces heightened murder charges in connection to the death of his ex-partner Madeline Kingsbury.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says Monday will see the heat lingering, but by next weekend we're looking at overnight lows close to freezing.
Sports reporter Marielle Mohs has a look at some playoff-worthy new food options available at Target Field.
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the weather recap of September 2023.
Six bus passengers were hurt in the crash; those victims were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.