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Xiong, 65, was fatally shot by police in February at an apartment complex in St. Paul. Officers were called because residents said Xiong was threatening people at a children's birthday party.
Outside the Minnesota State Fair's gates, a group of neighbors is getting ready to help. People who live around here love the fair, and that means wanting it to be as safe as possible.
A federal jury in a civil lawsuit on Monday found a St. Paul police officer violated an Illinois man's constitutional rights when he shot and killed him in 2017.
"We all become a better society if everybody has a mission," said St. Paul Police Cmdr. Jeff Stiff.
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has asked the Attorney General's Office for assistance in reviewing an investigative file from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension about the shooting death of Yia Xiong earlier this year.
The Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul hosted a "Stop the Violence" event Saturday featuring basketball games and contests.
Police are investigating after two people were killed and multiple others hurt in a shooting in St. Paul's Frogtown neighborhood late Saturday afternoon.
Yia Xiong's family wept while people gathered in solidarity with them Sunday outside the apartment building where he was killed last weekend.
Through tears, his family spoke of a man who had lost his hearing while fighting in the U.S. Secret War in Laos, and who despite not speaking English worked hard to support his family after moving to America.
Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to the torso and rendered aid to him until medics took him to the hospital, where he later died.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension also identified the two officers involved in the incident as Abdirahman Dahir, who fired his rifle, and Noushue Cha, who deployed his taser.
Authorities are investigating after a St. Paul police officer shot and killed a man allegedly threatening others with a knife.
Minnesota's two biggest police departments are trying to find its next officers to serve the community.
The family wants to see the body camera video of the shooting and they want to see it now before it's made public.
Police responded to an assault call, and when they arrived, they said they saw a man with a gun trying to carjack someone.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said he was "saddened" by the news of the killing, and that he will "ensure a thorough, timely, and transparent investigation will occur."
Commander Axel Henry was formally sworn in as St. Paul's new top cop at a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at City Hall.
You told us transparency with police training is paramount. We listened, and started working on a special, months-long project to offer the first real look at training for use of force.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter stayed within the city to find his pick for police chief.
The public will have two opportunities to ask questions of the five finalists for St. Paul's next police chief this week.
On Monday, the Police Chief Examining Committee advanced five candidates, nearly all of which have connections to the St. Paul Police Department.
The last missing dog connected to a St. Paul kennel break-in this week was found Saturday morning on railroad property.
Wednesday is St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell's last day on the job.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced Wednesday morning that Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison will take over as the city's interim police chief when Todd Axtell retires in June.
State Rep. John Thompson says he was reacting as a concerned father when he showed up to a traffic stop involving his adult daughter on Sunday.
Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, DeWanna Bonner had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 on Wednesday night to advance to their fifth straight WNBA playoff semifinals.
Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning with a go-ahead single, helping the Minnesota Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 strikeouts to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Minneapolis foodies can now help cut back on food waste, by purchasing food from their favorite spots at a fraction of the price. It's thanks to a new app called Too Good To Go.
"So my cousin's life is only worth probation?" said Kristin Derus Dore.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
Minneapolis foodies can now help cut back on food waste, by purchasing food from their favorite spots at a fraction of the price. It's thanks to a new app called Too Good To Go.
"So my cousin's life is only worth probation?" said Kristin Derus Dore.
The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his arm, leg and torso.
A mentorship program in Dakota County is celebrating being a part of the lives of local youth in need of adult support.
The Twin Cities are down roughly 11 inches of rain since the start of April – moreover, climatologists say the month of September is three degrees higher than average. The result: a fall colors season that's anything but typical.
Fly fishing in one Minnesota county has become a destination for anglers across the country.
One driver is dead and another is fighting for his life after two semi-trucks collided Wednesday morning in southwestern Minnesota.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Wednesday that an analysis of water samples collected from Stillwater Prison shows the water is safe to drink.
A Wisconsin farm is going viral after its owner and one of her alpacas visited a Starbucks drive-thru.
Two burglary suspects who authorities believe stole and damaged over $300,000 worth of equipment in western Wisconsin have been taken into custody.
A man is in custody in connection to the stabbing death of a western Wisconsin mother.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says it and the Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 8 at 33rd Street near Turtle Lake shortly around 5:46 p.m.
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader says he's created a panel to investigate the criteria for impeachment against a liberal state Supreme Court justice.
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.
It's not unusual to find a 21-year-old who loves shopping, but one young Minneapolis woman is all about shopping for others. She's set a record in the process.
Bebe, a 4-month-old Papillion was inside the family's van when it was stolen Wednesday afternoon from their alley.
Land just off Chankahda Trail, just north of Wayzata Meadow Ridge Elementary School and a stones-throw from dozens of homes, could soon be the home of a 70,000 square-foot church.
Minnesota teenagers will be the next generation of voters. And a new law aims to make it easier for them to make their voices heard.
Minnesota teenagers will be the next generation of voters.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
A recent survey found that Tettegouche State Park is ranked as a top hidden gem to see fall foliage in Minnesota.
A Minneapolis art gallery is offering collectors the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece by the late Bob Ross.
If you live in Hennepin County, you may end up paying more in property taxes this coming year.
A common way to maintain your car's health is giving customers sticker shock.
It's not even officially fall yet, but the countdown to Christmas is on — at least for retailers. They're already looking for holiday help.
"So my cousin's life is only worth probation?" said Kristin Derus Dore.
The victim suffered gunshot wounds to his arm, leg and torso.
Bloomington police have arrested more than a dozen people in connection to a prostitution sting.
One of the first cases to expose the pipeline of guns from the United States to Mexican cartels involved an Oklahoma man smuggling ghost gun parts across the border through Laredo, Texas.
Owatonna city officials say an incident that prompted a SWAT response and street closure ended in an arrest Wednesday morning.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
The fentanyl crisis doesn't discriminate. It touches the youngest Minnesotans and its hold spans across demographics.
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.
The city of Minneapolis says algae is blooming on Powderhorn Lake, Lake Hiawatha and Lake Nokomis right now — and some of it can be dangerous.
An exciting show the entire family can enjoy will have audiences hungry for more!
An art professor can proceed with her lawsuit against a private Minnesota university that fired her for showing early Islamic art to at least one Muslim student in a class.
The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
Rising pop star and Grammy Award-winning singer Olivia Rodrigo is taking her 2024 "GUTS" world tour to St. Paul next year.
Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, DeWanna Bonner had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 on Wednesday night to advance to their fifth straight WNBA playoff semifinals.
Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning with a go-ahead single, helping the Minnesota Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 strikeouts to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell worked with Akers during his time in Los Angeles, and reportedly wanted to work with him again.
Minnesota Twins rookie third baseman Royce Lewis is considered day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds during with a tight left hamstring.
Willi Castro hit a two-run homer and made two spectacular catches, Kenta Maeda combined on a four-hitter and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 in another step toward their third AL Central title in five seasons.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with two men who say they'll apply for the life-changing privilege.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants live, work, and go to school in Minnesota. Starting Oct. 1, even though they don't have legal status, they will be able to apply for and get a Minnesota driver’s license.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Sen. John Jasinski of Faribault about his concerns regarding the law.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Esteban Rivera, an immigration attorney, with his client Jassiel Martinez.
An estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants will be able to apply and get a Minnesota driver's license soon. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy talks with Oscar Corral is an undocumented resident and Emillia Gonzalez Avalos, the executive director of Unidos Minnesota.
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.
Fairgoers aren't strangers to all the animals and attractions, the food and the fun. But tucked away, far on the north side of the fairgrounds, is an inconspicuous, little house that's chock-full of history.
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.
Highway signs come in many colors, but when you see blue in Minnesota, it means everyday people are in charge of keeping it clean. Some groups have spent more than four decades volunteering.
Jimmy Buffet died. Steve Harwell, the lead singer of Smash Mouth, followed soon after. Then Gary Wright, who wrote the iconic 70s hit "Dream Weaver," died as well. That trio struck a chord with some on social media with many citing "the rule of threes."
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.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
We'll climb back into the 80s Thursday and Friday, but get ready for a wet weekend.
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.
Thursday will feature more above-average warmth — and it's the last dry day before a stretch of wet weather.
Thursday may be our last trip to the 80s this year, and the last dry day for some time.
High pressure is still close enough to help keep skies mostly sunny today and tomorrow. We'll notice more clouds by Friday as the next system approaches from the west, bringing temps down a bit back into the 70s. Rain chances pick up Friday night with some showers possible for Fri Night football, but most of the rain arrives Saturday & Sunday. Winds pick up too this weekend as temps fall back into the 60s for highs. It will be a very gray/gloomy official start to fall.
We'll climb back into the 80s Thursday and Friday, but get ready for a wet weekend.
Fishing can happen year-round in our state without using a boat or even drilling a hole through the ice. Thousands of years ago, glaciers that were drifting across the continent essentially stopped in the area, creating an anglers' paradise.
Minneapolis foodies can now help cut back on food waste, by purchasing food from their favorite spots at a fraction of the price.
A man charged in a deadly carjacking could avoid doing any time behind bars — and the victim's family is furious.
WCCO brought five families together to learn about the loss and the reality of the fentanyl epidemic.