Metro Transit ridership increases, as does reported crime
Overall, Metro Transit ridership is up 23%. Reported crimes, however, are also up. But Police Chief Ernest Morales III stresses that's a reflection of a more proactive police presence.
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Overall, Metro Transit ridership is up 23%. Reported crimes, however, are also up. But Police Chief Ernest Morales III stresses that's a reflection of a more proactive police presence.
Ridership on Metro Transit light rail is up 23% this year, and the new police chief says that's in large part to several changes on the ground.
Investigators have determined fireworks to be the official cause of a fire that destroyed an apartment complex in St. Paul on Saturday.
Investigators have determined fireworks to be the official cause of a fire that destroyed an apartment complex in St. Paul on Saturday.
Fire investigators say Saturday afternoon's fire caused more than $2 million in damage.
A fire has destroyed multiple apartments at a building in St. Paul.
St. Paul police revealed they found the remains of 33-year-old Fanta Xayavong inside a storage unit in Coon Rapids. One week ago, we told you they found another woman's remains inside a storage unit in Woodbury. As WCCO's Allen Henry explains, both women are linked to the same man.
The remains of Fanta Xayavong, who was last seen with a man accused of murdering his girlfriend, have been found in a Coon Rapids storage unit.
The body of a 37-year-old woman was recovered Thursday afternoon from the Mississippi River in St. Paul.
A St. Paul man faces charges of hit-and-run, reckless driving, operating while intoxicated and more after allegedly running over and dragging a bicyclist following a road rage exchange near a boat launch in Hudson.
The Eagles are bringing that peaceful easy feeling one last time to St. Paul this fall.
The Eagles are bringing that peaceful easy feeling one last time to St. Paul this fall.
A 27-year-old St. Paul woman has pleaded not guilty to felony charges after her 7-year-old daughter died of a fentanyl overdose earlier this year.
The Minnesota Twins have placed infielder Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled José Miranda from Triple-A St. Paul.
The event, the result of months of planning, represents a new beginning for programming for the home, said Site Manager Betsy Faber.
Organizers say the event started as a small gathering of community members.
Starting Saturday, large businesses of 101 to 10,000 employees must pay workers $15 an hour.
For the first time since the global shutdown of the 2020 pandemic, a Minnesota landmark is back open to the public.
Minimum wage in St. Paul increased on Saturday.
Police say the motorist had a green light when the cyclist allegedly rode diagonally through the intersection, against the light.
40-year-old Joseph Jorgenson is in custody, facing second degree murder charges Friday. But as police spent the last two months investigating him, they found he's connected to another woman who has been missing for two years.
Police say the motorist had a green light when the cyclist allegedly rode diagonally through the intersection, against the light.
St. Paul Police say officers respond to calls about illegal fireworks - many of those calls come from veterans' families.
The U.S. men's soccer team will make its third appearance at Allianz Field this September.
The Minnesota History Center in July will debut an exhibit featuring the state's most famous cartoonist and creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip, Charles Schulz.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
Vance Boelter, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what authorities called a politically motivated attack, is due back in court later this month.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
A man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life following a single-vehicle crash Monday in southeastern Minnesota.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
A bicameral public forum is set for Tuesday afternoon on Capitol Hill to hear testimony and discuss data related to recent killings by federal immigration officers in Minnesota and across the U.S.
A police officer in Blaine, Minnesota, is recovering after being thrown from a vehicle while responding to a DWI-related crash on Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
A man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life following a single-vehicle crash Monday in southeastern Minnesota.
Two young men are dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in a park Monday night in Willmar, Minnesota, according to police.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Police are investigating after officers discovered "extensive vandalism" inside and outside Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, early Monday.
A 47-year-old man who swung at a St. Cloud, Minnesota, police officer with a knife before he was shot by law enforcement last year has been sentenced, according to court records filed on Monday.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a trooper is in the hospital with severe injuries after falling off a bridge while attempting to end a pursuit.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
A $1.8 billion project to replace the Blatnik Bridge, which links Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin, is now underway.
An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin four years ago. He was then given a life sentence with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
Natalie Flaherty started I Stand With Anne when she was 10. She's now one of this year's Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes winners, an award for people ages 8 to 18 who are making a positive difference.
In downtown Hudson, Wisconsin, a small gallery is making room for a lot of creativity.
The nonprofit opened its Twin Cities doors in 2010 and now runs a seven-woman operation out of a warehouse stocked entirely with what other Minnesotans gave away.
An Annandale, Minnesota, boy who survived overwhelming odds as a baby is once again facing a serious heart battle.
Zy'ire was diagnosed with bone cancer in his tibia, and throughout treatment, his love of the game helped keep his spirits up. Make-A-Wish Minnesota granted his wish by putting him on the sideline in Vikings gear.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
A bicameral public forum is set for Tuesday afternoon on Capitol Hill to hear testimony and discuss data related to recent killings by federal immigration officers in Minnesota and across the U.S.
Monae Johnson refused in 2022 to say whether Joe Biden had won the 2020 election. Four years later, South Dakota's top election official is crossing party lines to endorse the Democrat running to replace her.
Minneapolis residents have a chance to voice their opinions Tuesday about driverless rideshares in the city.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Tim Wertish and his son drove out to the lot every morning before school. This weekend, nearly 400 classic trucks, pickups and cars go to the highest bidder in Redwood Falls.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Sunset to sunrise. Any rain, snow, sleet or hail. And any time you can't clearly make out people and vehicles 500 feet ahead. Three triggers in one statute, and most drivers only know the first one.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is working with a contractor to correct an autism treatment plan backlog that is frustrating both parents and providers.
You've probably seen THC drinks at Minnesota bars and liquor stores, but those made-in-Minnesota drinks could disappear this winter if new federal rules take effect.
Minneapolis police say they have made the "difficult decision" to dissolve the department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Vance Boelter, the man who killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what authorities called a politically motivated attack, is due back in court later this month.
Officials south of the Twin Cities say they're investigating anonymous threats at Lakeville South High School and Lakeville North High School Tuesday.
Two young men are dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting in a park Monday night in Willmar, Minnesota, according to police.
A bicameral public forum is set for Tuesday afternoon on Capitol Hill to hear testimony and discuss data related to recent killings by federal immigration officers in Minnesota and across the U.S.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
The virus has struck poultry producers in at least five counties in a single month. Nationally, nearly 23 million turkeys have been put down since 2022 — even as U.S. farmers raise 45 million fewer birds than they did a decade ago.
Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.
Every grain and ingredient that comes through the door is certified gluten-free, co-owner Kasey Pate says, a dedicated facility for a community that lost its taproom when Burning Brothers closed last year.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
John Malkovich took the Volpi Cup at Venice this month for Martin McDonagh's CIA drama. Minnesota audiences get it Oct. 15, three weeks before it reaches theaters.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is returning to Minneapolis next year.
Over a century ago, the Gibbon brothers stepped into the ring and became some of the most well-known American boxers of their era.
Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season after jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions.
Natalia Young, a St. Paul high school student, is making a name for herself in boxing, with Olympic aspirations and her father in her corner.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after clearing concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday.
The constitutional amendment would raise the contribution to schools by $33 per pupil for each school. That would take the fund's current contribution of $68 per pupil to $101 per pupil.
In August, a law changing the age for criminal prosecutions in Minnesota went into effect. The law bars children under 13, no matter how serious the crime, from being prosecuted. It's unclear what will happen to kids now accused of these crimes.
Maryland and New Hampshire have similar laws but carve out exceptions for serious violent crimes like murder and rape; Minnesota's version, effective August 1, 2026, has none.
Demuth has been running ads focusing on a million-dollar funding proposal that Klobuchar supported that was stripped out of a funding bill.
She has won four races for U.S. Senate by double digits, and now Sen. Amy Klobuchar is campaigning to become Minnesota's next governor.
From making the paper for Crayola crayons to getting a visit from Mr. Rogers. John Lauritsen shares the history behind a Little Falls paper mill, and how its ruins have become its future, in this week's Finding Minnesota.
Built in 1886, the Prospect House was once a resort hotel. The third floor is preserved to show what the hotel looked like back then, but for Jay Johnson, the real history is in the basement.
For nearly a half century, the Haunted Mansion at the Minnesota State Fair has been scaring people silly.
It is one of the most uniquely shaped buildings at the Minnesota State Fair, and it holds nearly 80 years of history.
For five generations, one family has run the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours along the St. Croix River.
The headlines surrounding Artificial Intelligence's rapid advancement have been tough to digest recently. WCCO wanted to know how to manage anxiety caused by AI.
If you're buying ground beef at the grocery store, there's a good chance that part of it came from a country outside the United States.
It's the fifth time in six years that Minnesotans are approaching fall during a drought. The time of year is right when homeowners typically start repairing their yards. Is it worth fighting back now or simply waiting until spring?
The first days of school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New teachers, new classes, maybe even a new building. It can be a lot to manage without a plan.
A school night usually means earlier bedtimes and setting multiple alarms. WCCO spoke with a sleep medicine physician about how many alarms you should set to wake up.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2026.
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.
Wednesday still looks nice locally, if breezy at times. Showers and a few storms develop to the west late in the day, linger into early Thursday, then gradually fall apart, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.
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.
It'll be a sunny Tuesday with cool overnight temperatures.
The autumnal equinox hits at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday in Minneapolis, capping a sunny day with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Lows then dip into the upper 30s in spots, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
Fall arrives Tuesday in the Twin Cities with the chilliest night of the week to follow, says meteorologist Joseph Dames.
Minnesota DNR's Megan Johnsen says it starts with putting the phone away: hiking, leaf peeping and chasing waterfalls, the same things families did a generation ago.
The Twin City Cat Fanciers show at the Saint Paul RiverCentre allows domestic shorthairs and longhairs to compete alongside recognized breeds, with tickets available at the door starting at $10.
The dean of the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management said the greatest danger of AI is not job loss but people giving up their willingness to think independently.
WCCO's Erin Hassanzadeh and Amelia Santaniello share the latest news headlines and updates from Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday still looks nice locally, if breezy at times. Showers and a few storms develop to the west late in the day, linger into early Thursday, then gradually fall apart, WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows reports.